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DJ Mystical Michael Returns to Hoboken International Film Festival 2011

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As I am for most gigs, I am looking forward to another opportunity to provide professional DJ music for The Hoboken International Film Festival for the second time in Teaneck, NJ tomorrow night 6/3/2011. I did it last year and it was fun. The event is the opening night ceremony and movie premiere. DJ Mystical Michael Returns to Hoboken International Film Festival 2011.

  • Mingle with the Stars and the world’s most cutting edge Officially Selected Filmmakers at a Closed, Elegant, Extravaganza Cocktail Hour, with an array of complimentary fine hors d ’oeuvres/meals and deserts from Little Italy’s Sambucca’s and other fine Little Italy restaurants…and complimentary cocktails provided by Zyr Vodka and Alma Tequlia, as well as Boylan Soda and Illy Coffee beverages.
  • Worldwide premiere screening of The Great Fight (non-competition), a thrilling drama, starring: Robert Loggia (Academy Award and Emmy nominee; Scarface, Big, Independence Day), Charles Durning (2-time Academy Award/4-time Golden Globe/9-time Emmy winner and nominee), Joyce DeWitt (“Three’s Company”),  Eric Etebari (“Witchblade”; Lincoln Lawyer), Martin Kove (Karate Kid; Rambo), Angela Little (American Pie Presents Band Camp; My Boss’s Daughter), Michael Rivera (Fighting; Falling Awake), Thomas G. Waites (And Justice For All; The Thing), Jackie Martling (The Howard Stern Show), Rachael Robbins (An Affirmative Act; O.B.A.M. Nude), Nina Transfeld (The Life Zone; The Grand Theft), Felipe Dieppa (Dora the Explorer), and also starring up-and-comers Frank Giglio, Miguel Jarquin-Moreland and Suzy Kaye…The Great Fight is written/produced by bestselling author/critically acclaimed filmmaker Kenneth Del Vecchio, and directed by Sherri Kauk.

It is nice to hang out with the stars and those on their way up like Nina Transfeld and Donna Bostani, both talented hard-working actresses who are very enjoyable to be around. Last year Robert Loggia was there as well as many other known celebrities.  I do not get to play Rock music too often these days and is a treat when I can. I am ready to crank it up! Hope to see you there.

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & NY DJ

The Professional Rock & Roll DJ That Plays A Slow Song

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It baffles me how many professional DJs will not play slow songs at private events when the genre of choice is Rock. This is even true for some professional Wedding DJs!  I understand how as a professional DJ you work with the constant tension of not wanting to lose the people on the dance floor. Playing slow songs may facilitate an empty dance floor, a professional DJ’s worst nightmare.  Time and experience teaches a professional DJ that if the music is right, people will dance. Knowing what the crowd needs to motivate them onto the dance floor in my opinion is the skill that separates a good professional DJ from the rest of the DJs. I know it is sexier to scratch and make beats but they are not what inspire people to dance till they need to drink a pitcher of water or beer, it is intuitively responding to the crowd and having the right grooves for them to move and have fun.

 

Learning the correct slow songs for each occasion is a knowledge base by itself. Here are some examples when working an event with a room full of rockers:

Eric Clapton- Wonderful Tonight

Led Zeppelin- Thank You

Aerosmith- I Don’t Want To miss A Thing

The Allman Brothers- Melissa

Billy Joel- She’s Got A Way

Bad Company- Seagull

The Beatles- Something

The Black Crowes- She Talks To Angels

Bon Jovi- I’ll Be There For You

Bruce Springsteen- Secret Garden

Crosby, Stills & Nash- Our House

Dave Mathews Band- Crash Into Me

The Eagles- Desperado

Foreigner- I’ve Been Waiting For A Girl Like You

Guns & Roses- Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Motley Crue- Home Sweet Home

The Rolling Stones- Angie

U2-The Sweetest Thing

 

Many professional DJs are afraid of playing slow songs for a rock crowd but there are many songs to choose from and let’s face it, rockers love too! This was a just a quick list, I am sure I have left out many of the classics. So break out those classic rock slow songs let the lovers rock on!

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & NY DJ

Hoboken International Film Festival 2010 Professional DJ

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It was an interesting experience getting the opportunity to work with all the producers, directors and talent at the festival. I met some great folks and played some rockin’ tunes. It was such a treat to see Robert Loggia win the Lifetime Achievement Award. He is such a great actor! One of my favorite pieces of his work was in the movie Wide Awake where he played Grandpa Beal, an M. Night Shyamalan film. Of course, how can we forget his performance in Big with Tom Hanks!

My favorite part of the Festival was definitely the Awards Gala. Getting to do the sound and music for each award was tricky and kept me on my toes throughout the whole night. I have a new respect for awards shows now. Deidre Lorenz received the audience appreciation Award for Santorini Blue. Check it out when it goes international! She is an amazing talent.

I can’t wait till next year for this great event!

Here are some links to some media coverage of the Festival:

http://www.my9tv.com/dpp/e_biz/Hoboken-Film-Fesitval-Begins-June-4th

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DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & NY DJ