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| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Hardbeats HQ |
Event name: I Love Hard Beats - Sound As a Pound!
Starts: May 24th, 2013
Country: United Kingdom 
City/Region: England
==Register for your 1 entry now by following this rather fetching looking link http://ilhb4.eventbrite.com/ ==
Hot on the tails of our super successful Birthday Blowout event, I Love Hard Beats is back to shake the pants off London town! After three insane free parties, we're stepping things up for event four, but at a cost; this event will
set you back a bank-busting whopping ONE POUND! Returning to party in the amazing underground Crucifix Lane warehouse, we'll offer you more bang for your buck with the best Hardcore, Freeform, Breakbeat, Hard Dance, DnB, Dubstep,
Electro, Hardstyle (and more!) that a quid can buy! With international acts, stellar UK headliners, a HBC Live showcase plus a super secret guest performance, you'll need a spare pair of briefs to handle the excitement! So put on
your rave boxers and prepare to party. Register now to pay just 1 on the door! Make sure you bring your best undies on the night; we'll be giving away prizes for the most bodacious bloomers! Wear them over your clothes, on your head
- or even just come in a pair of pants! It's up to you!
You can register for 1 entry at http://ilhb4.eventbrite.com/. It is free to register and you wont have to stump up the one hundred pence until you get to the venue on the night. If you dont register however it will be 10 on the door
so make sure you grab your pound entry reservation now!
Lineup:
**Main Room**
Scott Brown
Super Secret Headliner 
Technikore
Carbon Based & DJ Yaya [FINRG Legends]
Hard Beats Collective Live (ft. Nick235, Transcend + Lots More)
Endemic
Rik Arkitech & A.B
Douglas & Thumpa
Solution & Greg Peaks
Amplitude [In His Pants Set]
Hosted by MCs:
Obie, Smythy & Macca
**Remix Room**
Technikal [Hard Dance]
K-Complex & Eryk Orpheus [Freeformation Anthems]
Scott Brown [Bouncy Techno]
Carl Nicholson & Laith [Hard Trance Legends Meets The HBC]
Jester & Khol [Hardstyle]
Entity & Sam B [Hardcore Breaks]
Hyped [Party Mashup]
Drop Ya Jaw [DnB, Dubstep, Trap & Electro]
Seymour Undies & DJ Brief Encounter ft. Skidz MC [Hold On To Your Undercrackers]
==Register for your 1 entry now by following this rather fetching looking link http://ilhb4.eventbrite.com/ ==
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| Audio Warfare |
Oh yes! Hype levels already through the roof and it's 2 months away. :P |
| _Jay_ |
Fcuking ludicrous.
Hashtag Pumped. |
| djDMS |
Ridiculous.
Praying that work will be kind to me for this and HU |
| _Jay_ |
You're fcuking due some luck with that mate, Jesus. You've got to get to at least one of these.
Still definitely on for Stomp, yeah? Quite a few CHAPS going. Gonna be a wicked atmosphere :-) |
| Simon |
I dunno about HU, but this is a dead cert for me, the last one was just off the fricking scale! |
| _Jay_ |
And it's two months less to wait :-)
But yeah, seriously, that last Hard Beats was probably the best rave I've been to ever. |
| Hardbeats HQ |
Scott Brown. A name synonymous with the Hardcore scene yet rarely seen on London rave line-ups. Why? We don’t know, but here at I Love Hard Beats HQ we decided enough is enough, this Evolution legend needs to be back in London and needs to be rocking our dancefloor!
Hi Scott,
Thanks for taking the time to do this interview.
Your records have found a home in any true hardcore fan's collection, do you have a personal favourite and, if so, which is it and why?
I've done so many, it's hard to be particular. There are a few I've done that bring a smile to my face and make me think 'How did I come up with that?'.... One being 'Falling to the earth' - I don't know why, I just like the feel of the track. 'Goodbye my friend' as well, it has sentimental reasons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKwo0S9JG3Y
It's been a while since you have played in London and there is a real buzz about your sets already. Which producers have been doing it for you recently and what can we expect to hear in your set on the night?
It's been years, I know that much (quite possibly freeformation)... It's a shame because London was a regular trip for me at one point, with so many events taking place at Bagleys and so on. It's hard to gauge what I'm going to play this far in advance, so I'm going to bring all my ammunition to fire at the crowd, just in case! I've been getting into a lot of Jakazid and his latest productions as well as JTS from Australia. A lot of great Dutch stuff coming out from the Neophyte and Endymion camps. So much stuff to list in all honesty, I guess you'll hear it soon enough!
You've had countless releases, mixed numerous compilations and are one of the few Hardcore DJs that can really say that they have "been there, done that". You have also experienced the move from vinyl to digital records and the shift to software rather than hardware production set ups first hand.
How do you feel this has impacted the music as a whole and what are your thoughts on whether this is a good or a bad thing?
There are many ways to look at it. One of the first things everyone in
the industry noticed was the sharp decline in sales due to illegal downloads. The announcement that vinyl was now a relic didn't help either. The initial impact was distribution companies such as Amato going bust, along with labels like Resist (Bonkers) - this had dire consequences on 100s of labels and artists. Many other companies have gone under or felt the pinch since the change to digital. This isn't to say it's all bad. One of the great things to come from this is that music is now much more accessible to people worldwide, especially remote places. If someone wants to buy a track, they can buy it from their favourite site with only a few clicks of the mouse. Of course, there will always be the illegal downloaders, but alas, they were always there, buying bootleg CDs and moaning online about everything that ever happened in the scene, without contributing to it in any way!
Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
Wings...
There seems to be a rise in the number of Hardcore and Freeform albums in
the past year or so which is obviously a good thing. Where do you see the direction of the scene going and will Evolution be playing a part in this?
It can only be a good thing. I think it's great that people are buying tangible goods as opposed to digital only, I know myself, I like to have the CD or boxset as some kind of souvenir! Whether it will catch on or not is unclear, but I do think there's a place in every market for CD albums. I've been asked to be involved in something in the near future, let's just leave it at that right now :)
You have played at uncountable raves. Which is your personal favourite gig, and which was the gig that you first though "I've really made it!"
That's a funny question...'Look mum, I'm a star' hahahaha..... Seriously though, I don't ever think I've had a 'made it' moment, but if I did, I think it would have been the first time I played in Sydney. Australia is one place I always wanted to go, it's always the dream holiday prize on tv shows and seemed so elusive to me growing up. I remember grabbing the microphone at 'World Party - Sydney 1995' and getting the crowd to shout 'Hi Mum' while I took a photo...quality. However, just as you think you're flying high, the taxi on the way back to the hotel that morning broke down and the driver still tried to charge me...back to earth with a bang!
The number of DJs and producers is increasing all the time. Do you have any advice for the up and comers, maybe something they should all strive for or look to avoid?
The best advice is what I done myself. If you're making music, use
tracks of other producers you like as influences, don't copy – be original, and try comparing your mixdowns to what they sound like - it'll never sound the same but if it's close, you're doing something right. Appreciate that if you send demos off to labels, they might not be able to reply due to the sheer volume of tracks they must listen to (I used to think that a certain Dutch label were incredibly ignorant until they liked one of my tracks - they then told me they heard everything, just didn't like it all). As for DJing, again, be original, don't copy mixes or styles because your favourite dj has done it - you'll just end up being another clone. Nothing wrong with being influenced or getting ideas from what they do though.
What is a roboflavalloyd?
I'm not sure but I'll look forward to seeing it on Jeremy Kyle....
I won’t lie. I do hope we see a reference to Roboflavalloyd’s on Jeremy Kyle but I won’t be the one that see’s it live!
Scott, thanks for such a great interview. There is some serious hype for your set in May and we really can’t wait to see you play- this is going to be one of hell of a party!
Now hold on to your pants because the best bit is coming… I Love Hard Beats will cost you less than a packet of hob nobs. You can get in for just ONE POUND. All you have to do is register in advance and you don't have to cough up the dosh till you get there on the night.
I Love Hard Beats: Sound as a Pound Friday 24th May 2013 (Bank Holiday Weekend) 9pm - 6am @ Crucifix Lane, Nr London Bridge
REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR FREE '£1 ENTRY' TICKET: http://ILHB4.EVENTBRITE.COM/ |
| jimmyhypa |
Good read. |
| latininxtc |
So it's pretty close to the event and the super secret headliner hasn't been announced yet. Any thoughts on who it might be? Most people are thinking it's either Kevin Energy or Sharkey. Gotta say that I think Kevin would be the bigger secret, but any top-tiered or former to-tiered dj would be considered super-secret considering what the price of admission is. |
| _Jay_ |
Absolutely MEGA-PUMPED for this. So close! |
| jimmyhypa |
Gutted to be missing this one again.
Cue unhappy turtle:
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| Simon |
Yeah I'm starting to get that warm feeling as it edges closer and closer. It's gonna be a real humdinger this one! |
| latininxtc |
quote:
Originally posted by jimmyhypa:
Gutted to be missing this one again.
Cue unhappy turtle:
haha the next meme celebrity |
| jimmyhypa |
quote:
Originally posted by latininxtc:
quote:
Originally posted by jimmyhypa:
Gutted to be missing this one again.
Cue unhappy turtle:
haha the next meme celebrity
hahaha he's a belter :D
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| _Jay_ |
quote:
Originally posted by jimmyhypa:
Gutted to be missing this one again.
Shame man :-(
quote:
Originally posted by Simon:
Yeah I'm starting to get that warm feeling as it edges closer and closer. It's gonna be a real humdinger this one!
Oh. Yes. |
| _Jay_ |
Two days to go!! Time is FLYING by! |
| Simon |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
Two days to go!! Time is FLYING by!
Yeah and it will fly by even more for me seeing as I'm out on the raz tonight! |
| _Jay_ |
Ohhhhhh, nice!
I'm dying for a bloody beer actually. Had a booze-less weekend and I've been hitting the old cardio pretty hard this week. Feeling extra thirsty as a result. |
| Samination |
Flight: 110 euro on friday morning
Return: 120 euro back saturday 4pm
230 sounds like a normal price :o
Actually, 291 euros for flight only, no hotell booking, will sleep on the plane back :P |
| _Jay_ |
Are you really thinking about doing it man!?
:-) |
| Samination |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
Are you really thinking about doing it man!?
:-)
people at work would give me wierd looks if I told them what/if I did it :P |
| _Jay_ |
lol! I bet they give you weird looks every Friday.
Would be pretty epic if you did it. But you've just got to think about it in real terms for yourself, not be encouraged by me. Is is it financially viable? Can I get the time off work? What am I going to do from 6am until 4pm on Saturday? |
| Darts |
It would be great to meet you, Sam!
Not long now guys  |
| latininxtc |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
lol! I bet they give you weird looks every Friday.
Would be pretty epic if you did it. But you've just got to think about it in real terms for yourself, not be encouraged by me. Is is it financially viable? Can I get the time off work? What am I going to do from 6am until 4pm on Saturday?
I'm pretty sure there's plenty to do in London to kill time, even at 6AM. Or he could just go straight to the airport and start his sleep while waiting for the plane there. |
| _Jay_ |
lol, who the bloody hell is going to be up for conventional sight-seeing directly after a nine-hour rave, at 6am?
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| latininxtc |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
lol, who the bloody hell is going to be up for conventional sight-seeing directly after a nine-hour rave, at 6am?
I was! well not at 6am more like after 11am lol
After the last night at HTID ITS last year I finished my packing and boarded a bus back to Barcelona at 9. Was there an hour later and after dropping off my stuff at the hostel/hotel I went to find out info on subways and and buses and whatnot.
Managed to get to Guell Park before noon, and honestly that was a huge mistake lol. The park was huge and there was a lot of going up and down stairs, which is not good if you just spent a night on the dancefloor.
After that managed to go to Sagrada Familia, a big cathedral that after 100 years is still not finished. And then went back to the hotel to drop off stuff and went to the Picasso museum. Seriously was exhausted b/c at that moment I hadn't slept in over 32hrs. But fcuk it I saw a lot of stuff in the short time I was in Barcelona. |
| Warnman |
quote:
Originally posted by latininxtc:
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
lol! I bet they give you weird looks every Friday.
Would be pretty epic if you did it. But you've just got to think about it in real terms for yourself, not be encouraged by me. Is is it financially viable? Can I get the time off work? What am I going to do from 6am until 4pm on Saturday?
I'm pretty sure there's plenty to do in London to kill time, even at 6AM. Or he could just go straight to the airport and start his sleep while waiting for the plane there.
And miss your plane asleep like Thumpa did in Germany!  |
| latininxtc |
quote:
Originally posted by Warnman:
quote:
Originally posted by latininxtc:
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
lol! I bet they give you weird looks every Friday.
Would be pretty epic if you did it. But you've just got to think about it in real terms for yourself, not be encouraged by me. Is is it financially viable? Can I get the time off work? What am I going to do from 6am until 4pm on Saturday?
I'm pretty sure there's plenty to do in London to kill time, even at 6AM. Or he could just go straight to the airport and start his sleep while waiting for the plane there.
And miss your plane asleep like Thumpa did in Germany!
lol that's funny. I could never drift off to sleep in a public place, be it on the plane or a bus. |
| _Jay_ |
quote:
Originally posted by latininxtc:
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
lol, who the bloody hell is going to be up for conventional sight-seeing directly after a nine-hour rave, at 6am?
I was! well not at 6am more like after 11am lol
After the last night at HTID ITS last year I finished my packing and boarded a bus back to Barcelona at 9. Was there an hour later and after dropping off my stuff at the hostel/hotel I went to find out info on subways and and buses and whatnot.
Managed to get to Guell Park before noon, and honestly that was a huge mistake lol. The park was huge and there was a lot of going up and down stairs, which is not good if you just spent a night on the dancefloor.
After that managed to go to Sagrada Familia, a big cathedral that after 100 years is still not finished. And then went back to the hotel to drop off stuff and went to the Picasso museum. Seriously was exhausted b/c at that moment I hadn't slept in over 32hrs. But fcuk it I saw a lot of stuff in the short time I was in Barcelona.
lol, I'm sorry man - but they are not remotely comparable situations. |
| latininxtc |
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
quote:
Originally posted by latininxtc:
quote:
Originally posted by _Jay_:
lol, who the bloody hell is going to be up for conventional sight-seeing directly after a nine-hour rave, at 6am?
I was! well not at 6am more like after 11am lol
After the last night at HTID ITS last year I finished my packing and boarded a bus back to Barcelona at 9. Was there an hour later and after dropping off my stuff at the hostel/hotel I went to find out info on subways and and buses and whatnot.
Managed to get to Guell Park before noon, and honestly that was a huge mistake lol. The park was huge and there was a lot of going up and down stairs, which is not good if you just spent a night on the dancefloor.
After that managed to go to Sagrada Familia, a big cathedral that after 100 years is still not finished. And then went back to the hotel to drop off stuff and went to the Picasso museum. Seriously was exhausted b/c at that moment I hadn't slept in over 32hrs. But fcuk it I saw a lot of stuff in the short time I was in Barcelona.
lol, I'm sorry man - but they are not remotely comparable situations.
Haha true. But after doing the dancefloor 7 nights in a row and only getting about 5hrs or less of sleep every morning, as well as me not being the most fit out there, it really does take a toll on you! |
| _Jay_ |
lol, That's true, fcuking brutal!
Gonna have to go one day!
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| Serenity |
quote:
Originally posted by Samination:
people at work would give me wierd looks if I told them what/if I did it :P
I work in an IT department for a bank. It's a ton of fun trying to explain this music and the events to them, since most are the *Went to College, Got married, Bought a house, Had kids, work, and do nothing interesting* kind of people.
Have a fun weekend! So much great music over there. |
| Hard2Get |
Boring people in other words. |
| latininxtc |
quote:
Originally posted by Hard2Get:
Boring people in other words.
I agree. Kids and marriage ruin everything. |
| Serenity |
quote:
Originally posted by Hard2Get:
Boring people in other words.
Completely! It's a boring job too, but they're paying for my degree and I can transfer to another country so it's worth keeping for a while longer. |
| _Jay_ |
RRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVVVVVVEEEEEE DDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! |
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