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DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & Boston DJ
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Sam Cooke A Change Is Gonna Come. Sam Cooke born Samuel Cooke 1931-1964. Since I posted the Otis Redding video and review the other day I asked, “Why Otis Redding, why not Sam Cooke A Change Is Gonna Come?”
Answer was simple, “I was motivated to write about Otis due to the release of the Kanye and Jay-Z song as a professional DJ.” Then it occurred to me, “Why not Sam Cooke A Change Is Gonna Come too!”
His contribution in pioneering Soul music many believe led to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Al Green,Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and popularizing the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown. Cooke had 29 top-40 hits in the U.S. between 1957 and 1964. Cooke was also among the first modern Black performers and composers to attend to the business side of his musical career. He founded both a record label and a publishing company as an extension of his careers as a singer and composer. He also took an active part in the American Civil Rights Movement.
On December 11, 1964, Cooke was fatally shot by the manager of the Hacienda Motel at the age of 33. At the time, the courts ruled that Cooke was drunk and distressed, and that the manager had killed Cooke in what was later ruled a justifiable homicide. Since that time, the circumstances of his death have been widely questioned.
Sam Cooke A Change Is Gonna Come was played upon the death of Malcolm X, and was featured in Spike Lee’s film Malcolm X. Rock star Rod Stewart once revealed to VH-1 that as a teen in the UK, he would lock himself in his room and spend hours studying Cooke’s vocal phrasings.
There are enough names and recognition included in this post to not add my appreciation for him personally. I would like to say that some of my favorite and most influential artists, film-makers and leaders seem to be connected to Sam Cooke and his legacy. That would be plenty to include him in our music video archive but his music is what moves me the most, especially Sam Cooke A Change Is Gonna Come and its message.
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I hate to admit it but I am a bit of a techno geek. I am not sure why it bothers me so much to accept this but I resist it like my life depended on it. Few things get me as excited as opening a box of some new gadget or piece of electronic equipment. As a Rhode Island DJ and Boston DJ, it is not OK to have mediocre equipment. It was time to upgrade to a faster and more powerful Mac. I will still use the same djay Software that I love. Of course, my BOSE L1 System with Bass I adore and will not switch till they come out with something better.
Allowing you to mix your iTunes music library on a hyper-realistic turntable interface. Perform live, record mixes on-the-go, or enable Automix mode and let djay mix your favorite playlist automatically. With unprecedented ease-of-use and innovative features likeHarmonic Match, djay for Mac takes DJing to the next level andoffers a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike.
Spend less time setting up your gear and more time enjoying it. The new L1 Model 1S portable line array system delivers a potent combination of portability and performance. It’s compact and light enough to make setup quick and easy, yet powerful enough to fill a mid-sized venue. This system works well for solo musicians, bands and public speakers. Includes one B1 bass module for enhanced low-end performance.
The vertical configuration of the system’s small, closely spaced drivers allows the L1 Model 1S system to project sound forward and to the sides—delivering 180-degree coverage—but very little up and down, reducing unwanted reverberation. This produces consistent tonal balance as sound spreads more evenly across the stage and into the audience, and the volume level drops off much more slowly than with a conventional speaker.
Unique Bose® technologies enable the system to serve as both PA and monitor. It can be positioned behind or to the side of the performer—and you hear just what the audience hears. You’re in control, and there’s no need for conventional monitors, mixers and PA systems.
The three components of the L1 Model 1S system—upper array, lower extension and power stand—connect quickly and easily without the need for separate speaker stands. Setup and breakdown take just minutes. And everything stores neatly into the included carry bags, making transport easy, too.
The B1 bass module is our more portable bass option. It is considerably lighter and smaller than conventional bass bins required for the same performance. And it ensures more accurate amplification of lower notes for most voices and instruments.
With the L1 Model 1S system you can add a second B1 module or power one B2 bass module for more flexibility and even greater power.
The optional T1 ToneMatch audio engine adds four more channels, so you can expand the system and connect additional instruments and microphones. You can also use the ToneMatch engine to fine-tune your sound with powerful, proprietary tone-shaping tools.
Spatial Dispersion™ and Articulated Array® speaker technologies in the loudspeaker produce wide, uniform sound coverage. The 12 small drivers are arranged using Articulated Array speaker technology in a slim, vertical enclosure—creating nearly 180 degrees of horizontal coverage and consistent tonal balance.
Integrated power amplifiers in the power stand provide clean, precise amplification for L1 Model 1S system with up to two B1 bass modules or one B2 bass module.
Time get back to playing with my new toy!
DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & Boston DJ
Tomorrow I get the opportunity as Multicultural Wedding DJ for an Indian Bride and a French Canadian Groom. This will be the first time I am Multicultural Wedding DJ for this specific Bride and and Groom pairing. As a Rhode Island Multicultural Wedding DJ, I often to get create extraordinary Weddings for all kinds of Brides and Grooms. I relish the chance to participate in such an important event. We have had fun collaborating on creating their playlist and amazing Wedding night together. They live in Montreal, Canada and the wedding is being held at The Mirage in Edison, New Jersey. Edison, New Jersey has a very vibrant community of Indian-Americans and probably the best and most authentic Indian cuisine in New Jersey.
The Mirage is beautiful and excellent venue to hold a Wedding or Party if you want authentic Indian Cuisine and atmosphere.
From The Mirage website:
“A grand porch, long enough to park the longest limo, welcomes you gracefully. Onyx and granite waterfalls great your guests and amber crystals light the way. It is no illusion. This is the elegant and beautiful MIRAGE.”
One of the fun and interesting aspects of preparing for this wedding as the Multicultural Wedding DJ, has been the new music that I have been turned-on to by the Bride and Groom. They have very diverse and eclectic taste in music like I do. The Bride and Groom have selected many french songs from Canada, France, Mali and other French-speaking regions of Africa. The Wedding Ceremony will be a traditional Hindi Wedding. The Cocktail Hour will be predominantly Jazz Vocalists like Nat King Cole, Edith Piaf, Louis Armstrong and Astrud Gilberto, among others. The Reception will feature music from India, Canada, Africa, Europe, Asia and of course, The United States.
Should be a fun night as a Rhode Island Multicultural Wedding DJ!