Andrew
24-02-2005, 15:00
[bkz-now]
Breakz : [Now]
Nearly the end of term already, and thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas, going home and snow (well, we can dream...). Hope you all had a good time, with much fun and partying, and not too much work.
It’s fair to say that our term has been mixed. An asbestos false alarm caused considerable problems for one of our gigs. However, the following week, Krafty Kuts played out a simply stunning set, headlining our usual 3 rooms of musical mayhem.
Have a great holiday and see you all next year.
Wanna be a DJ?
If you've always wanted to try spinning some records, see us at Vanbrugh stalls this Tuesday (tomorrow!) and Wednesday. We will be there from 12.00 to 14.00 to teach you the basics and let you have a go at mixing it up. Or show us what you can do with a one-on-one against resident Breakz DJs.
Feeling Arty?
If you're staying in York, a short film screening takes place on Saturday at City Screen cinema's Basement Bar. A selection of regional and national short films, ranging from 15 seconds to 20 minutes, will be shown throughout the evening with live jazz and funky house DJs between (including Breakz DJs), accompanied by film visuals. Many of the films are prestigious prize winners.
T: Saturday, 18 December | From 19.00
@: City Screen Basement Bar (Coney Street)
A: Tickets £4.00 OTD
C: Becky +44 7930 646721 | rca101@york.ac.uk
[The Scene]
A new series on what’s happening out there. Our resident breakbeat DJ Chris is often asked at gigs about what music he is playing. Here, he answers that question.
What is Breakbeat?
The Breakbeat or 'Breaks' sound is nothing new, and has existed since the beginning of time (or since dance music began in the early 80s!). It has been the driving force behind most styles of dance music over the last decade, including Hardcore, Jungle, Drum 'n' Bass, Big Beat and 2-Step Garage. Breaks itself is heavily influenced by the funk-based rhythms of Hip Hop and Electro from the early 80s. It has taken 10 or so years for the Breaks sound to develop into a genre in its own right. In its current form the genre is often referred to as 'Nu-Skool Breaks'.
The main players in the Breaks scene are Adam Freeland, Meat Katie, Plump DJs, Krafty Kuts, Rennie Pilgrem, and the legendary Hybrid. In addition, many other DJs usually associated with other genres - such as Sasha with his distinctive Progressive House sound - rarely play a set without dropping at least one Breaks track.
This Week's DnB Chart
Ganja Recordings Present - Dubplate Killaz EP 2
J Majick & Wickerman - The Lose Control EP
Ed Rush & Optical - Bacteria (Pendulum Remix) / Gas Mask (Ed Rush & Optical Remix)
Logistics - Space Jam EP
Special Forces -Rinsa / Babylon VIP
Photek vs Fabio - No Joke / Baltimore
D Bridge vs Concorde Dawn/Fierce - Labyrinth / Daylight
Ill Logic & Raff - One Step to Glory
Kanye West - Jesus Walks (Remix)
Calibre - lue Top / Gemini
Breakz : [Now]
Nearly the end of term already, and thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas, going home and snow (well, we can dream...). Hope you all had a good time, with much fun and partying, and not too much work.
It’s fair to say that our term has been mixed. An asbestos false alarm caused considerable problems for one of our gigs. However, the following week, Krafty Kuts played out a simply stunning set, headlining our usual 3 rooms of musical mayhem.
Have a great holiday and see you all next year.
Wanna be a DJ?
If you've always wanted to try spinning some records, see us at Vanbrugh stalls this Tuesday (tomorrow!) and Wednesday. We will be there from 12.00 to 14.00 to teach you the basics and let you have a go at mixing it up. Or show us what you can do with a one-on-one against resident Breakz DJs.
Feeling Arty?
If you're staying in York, a short film screening takes place on Saturday at City Screen cinema's Basement Bar. A selection of regional and national short films, ranging from 15 seconds to 20 minutes, will be shown throughout the evening with live jazz and funky house DJs between (including Breakz DJs), accompanied by film visuals. Many of the films are prestigious prize winners.
T: Saturday, 18 December | From 19.00
@: City Screen Basement Bar (Coney Street)
A: Tickets £4.00 OTD
C: Becky +44 7930 646721 | rca101@york.ac.uk
[The Scene]
A new series on what’s happening out there. Our resident breakbeat DJ Chris is often asked at gigs about what music he is playing. Here, he answers that question.
What is Breakbeat?
The Breakbeat or 'Breaks' sound is nothing new, and has existed since the beginning of time (or since dance music began in the early 80s!). It has been the driving force behind most styles of dance music over the last decade, including Hardcore, Jungle, Drum 'n' Bass, Big Beat and 2-Step Garage. Breaks itself is heavily influenced by the funk-based rhythms of Hip Hop and Electro from the early 80s. It has taken 10 or so years for the Breaks sound to develop into a genre in its own right. In its current form the genre is often referred to as 'Nu-Skool Breaks'.
The main players in the Breaks scene are Adam Freeland, Meat Katie, Plump DJs, Krafty Kuts, Rennie Pilgrem, and the legendary Hybrid. In addition, many other DJs usually associated with other genres - such as Sasha with his distinctive Progressive House sound - rarely play a set without dropping at least one Breaks track.
This Week's DnB Chart
Ganja Recordings Present - Dubplate Killaz EP 2
J Majick & Wickerman - The Lose Control EP
Ed Rush & Optical - Bacteria (Pendulum Remix) / Gas Mask (Ed Rush & Optical Remix)
Logistics - Space Jam EP
Special Forces -Rinsa / Babylon VIP
Photek vs Fabio - No Joke / Baltimore
D Bridge vs Concorde Dawn/Fierce - Labyrinth / Daylight
Ill Logic & Raff - One Step to Glory
Kanye West - Jesus Walks (Remix)
Calibre - lue Top / Gemini