Here it is!! Enjoy this final mash of video clips that memorializes the killer celebration had by all who attended the infamous Hallucination Before Christmas 2012 — held at Czar Nightclub in Ybor City (Tampa, FL) this past Saturday. ((=_+))
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True to form, Hallucination Before Christmas 2012 pulled out all of the proverbial stops for a spectacular event ripe with musical talent and unfathomable visual wonders. We have been going through all of the live video footage and took screen … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again! In less than 24 hours, Central Florida’s EDM community shall be granted with the one and only “Ho-Ho-Ho Down” of the year, to be held at Czar Nightclub in Ybor City: Hallucination Before Christmas! This annual fest has a rich history that began in the mid-1990s, and has consistently outdone itself each and every year since. You find yourself wondering “how will they ever top this next time?” And yet, the almighty Monk and tireless Hallucination crew will successfully pull out all of the stops for a jingly jam like none other before it.
HBC is known for many talented returning acts like Tommie Sunshine, Monk, Nick James, and so many more — but there are always a sled-ful of great surprises in store as well. Certainly, the return of David Christophere (aka T. Confucious of Rabbit in the Moon) is one of these highlights. Then you have the first-ever live performance of “1931“, a collaboration founded by Scott Weiser (Jackal, of the infamous electro duo Jackal & Hyde) and Berkeley (V2 Labs & Hallucination on Film) that features Viola LaLa Mia performing vocal duties. Described as “an amalgamation of electronic retro synths, modern slamming beats and indy laden vocals“, we are definitely intrigued and anticipating the arrival of the 1931 coalition.
HBC is also known for its killer production: movie set-like giant props that reinforce the theme, insane light/laser rigs, projection-mapping, and some of the craziest visuals you’ve ever seen. Each year, we look to see what new production trend the Hallucination team will start that many clubs and promoters attempt to mimic throughout the following year. Believe this, you will want to be present to witness this proverbial bar get set high.
There’s still time to get on board and party with the best. Pre-sale tickets are a modest $15, but don’t forget to bring (3) cans of food to support the charitable food drive Feeding America, or “you will be punished with a higher cover”. Last year, HBC raised enough food to feed 1,350 meals for families in need! Also, if you don’t buy your ticket early, or show up at the door after 11pm, the cover goes up.
One more thing: Four4ths will be there with the cameras taking photos and video, so be on the lookout for the ((=_+)) logo to make certain you end up in the pic galleries and video montage that we will be posting to memorialize this extraordinary experience!
>> Official Hallucination Before Christmas Website
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The latest set by DJ Kable is up for grabs, and it’s a dirty mud-stomper spanning electro-house, breaks, and dubstep. In fact, Kable proclaims via Facebook page: “When I arrived at Earth Dance just before sunset, it was evident that it had just rained. I generally brought two set types of tracks with me, one being much dirtier than the other. When I stepped into the mud on the way to the stage, a decision was instantly made for me…and making dirt bombs fly out of the speakers was the inevitable task-at-hand…”
Peep the tracklist below, or get to downloading: >> FREE DOWNLOAD (.mp3)
01 — Earth Dance 2012 Prayer for Peace
02 — Markanera – Watching the Sun Go Down (Naksi n Brunner Mix)
03 — Will.i.am, Eva Simmons – This is Love (Afrojack Remix)
04 — Zomboy – Vancouver Beatdown
05 — Al Bizzare – Ice Jump
06 — Wolfgang Gartner – Girl on Boy
07 — Alex Mind, fTampa – We Are the Real Motherfuckers
08 — Fisso n Spark – Usual Suspects
09 — Excision, Skism – SEXism (Far Too Loud Remix)
10 — Topher Jones – Brohammer (Nari n Milani Dub Remix)
11 — Zomboy – Hoedown
12 — Melleefresh, Calvertron – 8bit Dreams
13 — Hirshee, Sue Cho – Hold on to Love (Killagraham Remix)
14 — Roksonix – Get Live
15 — Jillian Ann MSD – Quiet Riot (Pegboard Nerds Remix)
Also worth checking out, Kable keeps a huge vault of mixed DJ sets available to all for free downloads — A collection spanning the past 12 years (over 5 GBs in .mp3s), in fact: www.djkable.com
Earth Dance is an annual “Global Festival for Peace” which is held at many locations around the world that all align at one given moment for a worldwide moment of prayer for peace. Moon Mushroom has aligned with the same people that brought you the Space Coast Love Festival back in July, and even secured the same venue (Loughman Lake Lodge) to hold the Space Coast rendition of Earth Dance 2012. The event is being on September 22-23 (Sat.Sun), but just like the Love Fest, there is a VIP Pre-party option to join the fun early on Friday. 3 Stages, free body painting, fire poi, hooping, live art, and more than a bucket-load of local DJs spinning their latest crowd-pleasers. >> Facebook Event page
Now here you have a great example of DJ Kable sweeping through multiple genres and seemingly having a damn good time doing it. This set starts with Kable’s very own original breakbeat monster: “Bass Directive”, but laden with what seems to be a prank voicemail from one “Chernobyl Cigarette Company”. This wouldn’t be the first time strange samples have made the leap from Kable’s voicemail into a DJ set.
Enter the likes of Access Denied, Cazzette, Felguk, Dirtyloud, Hirshee and more into the mix, and LoveFest quickly turns into BangFest 2012! Even with all that dirt slinging, Kable manages to throw in hints of “love” in the form lyrics with tracks like Glamrock Brothers’ “Long Train Runnin”.
Peep the tracklist below or get to downloading!: >> FREE DOWNLOAD (.mp3)
01 — DJ Kable “Bass Directive 2012”
02 — Access Denied “Privacy”
03 — Buzzwak “Mumbling Music” (Access Denied Remix)
04 — Avicii “Sweet Dreams” (Cazzette Meet at Night Mix)
05 — Elan Myles “Miles To Go” (Peep’n Tom Remix)
06 — Hirshee “California”
07 — Neelix “Disco Decay” (Felguk Mix)
08 — Hirshee “The Rinse Out”
09 — Glamrock Brothers “Long Train Runnin’” (Club Mix)
10 — Dirtyloud “Needle” feat. Sirreal
11 — Muffler, Bare “Megatronik” (Pixel Fist Remix)
12 — Honorebel, fRew, “Wicked Woman” (Revolvr Remix)
Moon Mushroom and SCEG (Space Coast Entertainment Group) have put together a fine outdoor electronic dance music festival, featuring: 3 stages, 77 DJs, equating to 40+ hours of continuous music. The first Space Coast LOVE Festival is to be held at the Loughman Lake Lodge – 1955 Hatbill Road, Mims, Florida. The official event is on July 14 & 15, however, one can purchase early admission and join the VIP Pre-party Friday at 6pm (which allows one to also arrive early to choose a camp site – first come, first squatter’s rights). Check out the Facebook Event page for more info.
Tonight, at Suite B Lounge in downtown Orlando, Florida (USA) get down with the Four4ths crew as we celebrate recent releases from Michael Mcnabb and DJ Kable with very special guest DJs Nick Michael and Alpha Omega. Join the party with us as we embark on a new year full of releases, events, and more activity in the realm of music than ever before! 4PLAY – we’re only just getting started…
4PLAY – Digital Release Party (YouTube LINK)