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Comment on Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Reviews by Michael D. Nakamoto

Michael D. Nakamoto — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:56:24 +0000

Review by Michael D. Nakamoto for Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Rating: The book is quite successful in recounting the development of the modern DJ and bridging together the history and influences of different genres and cultures. The writers obviously did their research and whether I agree with things or not I was entertained and most importantly learning. The first tweleve chapters alone make this read worthwhile. It formalizes a lot of the history we all hear about and read on the Internet. I found it fascinating to learn about things I was unfamiliar with such as Northern Soul. However in the end, I was looking for something more from the book in regards to what happens now and into the future. The later chapters tend to focus on the DJ persona rather than the experience which the DJ continues to create for us. In the end it is all about the music!

Comment on Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Reviews by Z. Stiegler

Z. Stiegler — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:25:51 +0000

Review by Z. Stiegler for Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Rating: Last Night A DJ Saved My Life lives up it's billing as the definitive history of the disc jockey, as well as that of club culture. Brewster and Broughton presented an extensively researched and well connected history through a number of key genres, from sock hops, Jamaican sound systems, soul, disco, hip hop, and into house and techno. Through interviews with survivors of these scenes, the reader is given a good deal of first hand information, and gets a real feeling for most of the music presented, regardless of how familiar you are. In fact, one of the greatests aspects of this book is that it centers on the underground cultures: hip-hop before it became rap, disco before it became mainstream, etc. However, the book is not without it's faults. Very early on, the authors slam academia, claiming that such an approach is incapable of providing a passionate or meaningful account. Certainly, this is both true and false, and it is unfair to make such a claim. My other main complaint with the book is that once it moves into the more modern genres of house and techno, the writers seem to lose their steam. One gets the feeling that these chapters were included in an effort to be definitive, not a level of deep-rooted passion for the music by the authors. Consequently, these chapters are not very interesting reads. Still, this is the definitive book on the subject. Despite the aforementioned flaws, it is extremely informative, and overall, very well researched. A must for anyone interested in deejaying, club culture, or general music history.

Comment on Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Reviews by P. Gunderson

P. Gunderson — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:58:39 +0000

Review by P. Gunderson for Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Rating: Frankly, I bought this book because I was interested in learning more about techno/trance DJs, and was initially disappointed by the relative dearth of discussion of current trends (a discussion of these comes only in the last quarter of this book). However, my disappointment turned into appreciation as I realized this book truly is a history of the DJ, from way back in the early 1900s to today. This history offers a vast amount of information about who the first DJ pioneers were, and it is divided up into sections on the first radio DJs, northern soul DJs, reggae, disco, rap, and--finally--techno.The authors point out that they're not doing any academic, high-fallutin' theoretical study of the DJ, but I think they took this anti-academicism too far. The DJ is a fascinating figure because s/he challenges so many of Western culture's ideas about what constitutes "music" and what constitutes "artistry." This book could have been much enriched by delving into the ways the DJ changes how we think about music. As it is, the history in this study is admirably exhaustive; but because it doesn't connect this history to a larger history of music and aesthetics, it sometimes becomes just exhausting.

Comment on Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Reviews by Eric Antonow

Eric Antonow — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:47:33 +0000

Review by Eric Antonow for Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Rating: I've only gone through the sections on Chicago house music and am astonished by the detail collected on this low-profile era of dj history. Though I was only a young bystander. the authors managed to unearth the mythical names, long desolate locations, and key events of the day. WBMX Jams on Saturday and Sunday mornings going down to Maxwell street, where last night's pressings were available on too thin, recycled vinyl (sometimes with pieces of gym shoe in them). If they could discover this, I suspect the rest is as solid. Well written.

Comment on Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Reviews by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:56:26 +0000

Review by for Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Rating: Coming across this book has been one of the most enlightening finds of my music loving life. I picked it up and read it in it's entirety in 2 days. It is a thorough history of the DJ and the music forms that DJ's have spawned since the advent of vinyl as a medium of auditory stimulation and satisfaction. Just the discography alone, a listing of the top fifty or hundred songs and artist on the playlists of fundamental dance floors (like The Roxy, Paradise Garage, Warehouse, and The Loft to name a few) makes this book worth its weight in gold. The history that this book attempts to recount isn't end all to be all, but it covers enough ground to satisfy even the most discriminating old club lover like myself. And even the most well versed club historian and afficionado will find something entertianing and educational within this books covers. I've bought three copies of this book, just to put some of my friends forever in my debt.

Comment on Jammin’ Keys Reviews by Michael D. Johnson

Michael D. Johnson — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:50:21 +0000

Review by Michael D. Johnson for Jammin' Keys Rating: have not recived product from seller purchased on the 2 of march please contact thanks m johnson

Comment on FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player Reviews by Edmund W. Cheung

Edmund W. Cheung — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:48:05 +0000

Review by Edmund W. Cheung for FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player Rating: Training for a triathlon, I wanted something to break up the monotony of my swim workouts.
Initially tried a waterproof casing for an older Ipod Touch which leaked.
NO problems with this Finis Waterproof MP3 Player. Perfectly waterproof.

I completely agree with all the other reviews and will just add my 2 cents for anyone considering buying this item.

Pros
Only MP3 player out there that works through bone conduction.
Fully waterproof and will NOT short or be affected by the water.
Decent (but not great) stereo sound while head is immersed in the water.
Easy to load songs with Itunes or any Music Program (just drag the son onto the player).
Reasonable price at $120 on Amazon for the technology.

Cons
MUST reorganize and relabel your songs in order. (eg. 01 track 1, 02 track 2, 03 track3, ...)
Only 3 folders of songs which act like play lists and start from the beginning
Charge holds for about 3 to 4 hours of play time then need to plug in again at the USB port.
Easy to lose usb cap.
MUST use earplugs or the breathing and wave sounds with interfere with conduction sounds.
Does not work too well with audio books (works are muted sounding). Spoken podcast will NOT play on it.
Controls are multifunctional and hard to remember how to use.

Advice
1) Make 3 separate MP3 swimming songs folder. Rename all the songs in the order you wish them to play. Then load them on the player by dragging them over all at once.
2) photocopy the instructions and place them in a ziplock bag to bring to the pool.
3) Readjust the player right in front of your ears over the bone for the best sound. TIghten the goggles.

Comment on FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player Reviews by Christine L. Brandt

Christine L. Brandt — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:56:09 +0000

Review by Christine L. Brandt for FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player Rating: ...it really works!!!

I purchased the SwimP3 for my boyfriend this Christmas, and being that we are both swimmers... there was this unspoken "doubt" between us about the product. But after taking it for a spin, I mean SWIM...we couldn't be happier. Moving the music from his iTunes onto the SwiMP3 was very easy. But please note, you'll have to convert your iTunes files which are in ACC format to an MP3 format. Very easy to do..... the instructions included with the device explained how to do it.

Through very little experimentation and manipulation of the bone conducting paddles, you'll quickly locate the best area on your cheek bones to place them which optimizes the sound. As a previous reviewer noted, don't expect BOSE quality - but it far exceeds what I could have even hoped for. Plus, when underwater, the sound conducts even better. This purchase was oneof the best that I made this holiday season and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is on the fence. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Comment on Best Multiplication Songs EVER! by Anne Summers

Anne Summers — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:16:08 +0000

Review by Anne Summers for Best Multiplication Songs EVER! Rating: Wow!! This CD is just what I needed to help get my fifth graders up to speed on their math facts. The catchy songs are great for children...and their short length is great for teachers!

Every teacher should have this CD. For as little as 8 minutes a day, your students will show marked improvement in multiplication skills--and in all the math skills that use multiplication.

Short, sweet, catchy, and instructive. It really is the Best Ever!

Comment on FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player Reviews by Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:05:43 +0000

Review by Stephen for FINIS SwiMP3.1G Waterproof MP3 Player
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I received the 250 mb version for my birthday and had some issues with scratchy sound in one of the speakers when I moved my head rapidly – but was still amazed how well the sound would come through despite swimming fast, doing flip turns, etc. I am a former collegiate swimmer and currently swim in a master’s program. I called FINIS and they were very courteous and provided a return authorization – within 5 days I had a brand new unit – and they upgraded it to the 1 GB version! There are no issues with the newer version – the volume controls work more smoothly and the sound is very good.

Swimming with the SwiMP3 is very easy – it does not move or flap against your face when pushing off the wall during a flip turn – it is very low profile, but I have not tried diving from starting blocks yet. When not in the water, the sound seems like it would be inadequate, but once you are in the water, the sound just comes alive – not BOSE quality, but I am thrilled with this device and what I can hear while swimming. The device is easy to pause between sets if desired, but you can easily converse and hear others without turning the volume down or pausing. Button placement is easy to acclimate to without having to remove your goggles to adjust volume, change songs, etc.

Using the device with my laptop is a breeze – wish the USB cover had a tether – could be easy to lose, but not a big issue;easy to drag and drop songs – have not tried it with i-tunes and have not used the FINIS software.

I love this player – have recommended it (1 GB version) to many of my friends – this device is specialized for in water use – it is not meant to be a music storage device, and would not be good for everyday use out of the pool – even so, it is well worth the price to load up some tunes to make those laps go by which I was never good at counting anyway.