I have been producing original music from scratch since age 5 or 6.  Currently at age 31, I will soon attempt the leap from producer to DJ.  It seems to me that in most cases (i.e. Dr. Dre), DJ's are the ones who make the transition - but it's from a DJ to Producer.  Deep inside of me I don't like the fact that being a DJ simply plays songs, while producing from a blank canvas is just that - creating!  I'm sure I can bring originality to my sets, learn the energy from the crowd, and overall have more networking opportunities while DJing.  Producing music at home can be solitary, while DJing is anything but that.   I have the Native Instruments S2 controller and the Traktor Kontrol F1, and it's time for me to practice, practice, and practice!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VJm0mi7aUc&feature=plcp - Ean Golden Depeche Mode Live Remix

Sampling old vinyl records from my father's generation has a certain "spice" to it.  It's just more fun.  I have crates of vinyl records from the baby boomer generation in which I sample certain sections, loops, and phrases of the song.  I love finding the key of the song and adding my own drums, bassline, and harmonies on top of it.  I brought my turntable from Cleveland back to Fort Wayne and as soon as I turned it on and pressed play it died!  The motor must be shot.  I am going to find out if I can fix it from NeatNeatNeatrecords.com, but I'm not sure how expensive it is to fix a motor.  Either that or get a new turntable.

 There are many microphones to choose from when thinking about recording your drum set, vocals, or any musical instrument.  Miktek mics are used up and down Nashville Music Row in Tennessee, and are a great choice.  They use very beautiful sounding and expensive American made transformers while collecting parts from all over the world including China, Germany, and Austria.  The end result is a sweet sounding vintage tone which has been very well received.
 

 Sweetwater Sound is having their annual Gear Fest today.  I feel a little bit "geared out" when I see the mobs of people.  Sometimes too much talking is done over "gear," and there isn't much creating.  With all the new technology out there, this is expected.  From the audiophiles, to the guitarists, to the singer/songwriters, to the DJ's, to everything - the music industry is a huge beast.  

 This is one of my only, if not the only, music video.  I sampled Paul McCartney's song "Let it Be," or should I say "The Beatles?"  Not sure who owns the publishing rights to this song because the beatles had lots of drama with that.  At any rate, I sped up the main piano, added sub bass, added some drums, and chopped up some cool breaks from their song.  I added my own "lyrical interpretation."  People remix music all the time.  Why not remix lyrics?
Free Mp3 here: Let it Be Hip Hop Remix

Music is the Ticket: an original production about how music makes me feel as I get in tune with the beat.  Music does so many things to us.  It is what "emotions" sound like.  I remember writing part of this song in my car; pen and pad with the instrumental bumping through the speakers.
Free Mp3 Here: Music is the Ticket