Mr. Orizo "Flat Beat"

A little tired tonight and couldn't pull my mind together for a solid post.  So here is a blast from the past thanks to Beatportal, Mr. Orizo's flat beat, one of the first techno songs that I wanted to own.

-Charles Cushman

The Blue Room

Today my wife was listening to a recording that I made of the Blue Room a coupe of years ago. I had forgotten how much fun that show used to be. i was lucky enough to record a couple of episodes, but those can only go so far.

If you have not heard of the Blue Room it was a radio show on BBC 1 Saturday and Sunday morning. They played a really diverse mix of electronic, dub, and indie rock. It really highlighted what is great about BBC radio; a willingness to not just play the hits, but to play great music. 94.9 in San Diego is also that way to a certain extent, which makes radio so great here.

If anyone does stumble across any recordings of the Blue Room pleas let me know, I would love to add some more recording to my collection.

-Charles Cushman

Mel Cheren

I learned today that Mel Cheren had passed away due to HIV. If you have not heard of Mel, he was one of the founders of West End Records label and was heavily involved with the Paradise Garage, a venue that has defined most of New York City's Disc Jockeys.

He is also known as the Godfather of Disco, so I must say thank you to him for being part of starting a movement that drives my life.

If you would like to know more about him check out his book "Keep on Dancing, my Life and the Paradise Garage." To learn more about his record label check out the excellent record compilation that Masters of Work did for West End's 25th anniversary. Several of the records featured on that compilation are in my record box, timeless classics...