Turntablist favorites?

hambone1 · Post by **hambone1** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:26 pm

As a drummer/percussionist looking to expand my live performance potential beyond beating on things, I find that some turntablists (NOT DJs) that craft percussion and/or melodic elements by scratching a test tone or other vinyl really talented. It could be a great added visual and sonic element.

Anyone recommend a favorite?

Hedroom · Post by **Hedroom** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:32 pm

Check out Q-Bert

hambone1 · Post by **hambone1** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:39 pm

Thanks for that!

I've been scratching video (and that nasty rash...

) but it's hardly a skill.

The turntablist thing is in a different league!

dodgyedgy · Post by **dodgyedgy** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:04 pm

Yogafrog
The skratch perverts
DJ Craze
DJ Noize
Q-Bert
A-Track
The invisble Scratch Pickles

Rude Boyz All....

krushing · Post by **krushing** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:42 pm

Ricci Rucker
Mike Boo
Q-Bert
Kid Koala

...are probably my faves.

Craze, A-Trak and the like are technically superb, but the songs are often just showcasing that and little else. Check out Ricci Rucker's recent release Fuga (the vinyl's already run out, but there's still CD versions available) and Mike Boo's new Dunhill Drone Committee...

spiderprod · Post by **spiderprod** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 2:48 pm

most of the dmc champions are very impressive ,my favorite has to be dj kentaro from japan (2001 champion)he's the most creative of them all .

::mic-minimal:: · Post by **::mic-minimal::** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:52 pm

GUNKHOLE

Hervé · Post by **Hervé** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:13 pm

Good Links

http://job.offers.ch/Arts.Music.DJs.Turntablism.htm

borg · Post by **borg** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:19 pm

check out atrak:
http://www.bravenewwaves.ca/real/atrak.mov

Mbazzy · Post by **Mbazzy** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:15 am

http://www.djbigband.tk/ and Grazzhoppa's own site @ http://www.grazzhoppa.com/

kineticUk · Post by **kineticUk** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:53 pm

DJ Craze
DJ Q-Bert amazing as well but more mad
DJ Honda
DJ Krush

mike holiday · Post by **mike holiday** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:15 pm

don't forget Z-TRIP

that guy mixes anything and everything from the oldest records that will play on a turntable to crap pop to metal
to all forms of electronic music in a blur of scratching and mixing that will leave your jaw on the floor!

::mic-minimal:: · Post by **::mic-minimal::** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:03 pm

i gotta 2nd z-trip, cat is talented for real and this cat has paid his dues 10 times over, unbelievably knowledgable about music.

ishimaru · Post by **ishimaru** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 9:26 pm

I am gotta have give a 3rd for Ztrip. He's got this internet only mix that I can't remember the name of but I have (@ work right now) that is increadible. No sampling. Just vinyl.

orage · Post by **orage** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 1:34 am

spiderprod wrote:most of the dmc champions are very impressive ,my favorite has to be dj kentaro from japan (2001 champion)he's the most creative of them all .

Kentaro helms the next Solid Steel release, coming out early October

And yes, I'm aware that this release has been available in Japan for quite some time, I'm just glad to see it getting released over here....