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Classic APT set from the archives. Oct 29 2005

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May 21, 2009 07:32 PM PDT

Long teases of eclecticism before the beats get heavy. Genre blurring and creating an atmosphere of anticipation and surprise. Because the blend is the forefront of my style, anticipation for the transition builds and when people are tuned into the blend, they are wide open for the surprise in store. The DJ is restored to the position of performer vs warm body in the booth playing staus quo sounds jukebox style.

The road to Amerie's '1 Thing,' whose drums took the vibe up to party level, winds through Feist, Crazy P, RSL, The Bad Plus, Mos Def, Zero 7, Nitin Sawhney, & Attica Blues give you a feel for how international grooves get intertwined, thus some shine.

And this was the start of a Saturday night.

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Podcast Summary

There is a method to the magic in the way Qool DJ Marv presents and plays music. He tunes into the atmosphere of the venue and the energy of the people, and then he blends what he sees with what he hears. Intertwining many styles for many faces from many places, Qool DJ Marv captivates you with his blend. The fluid flow and continuously ascending momentum of his wide-ranging sets is inviting, hypnotic, and breathtaking. Qool DJ Marv crafts an unforgettable feel good, get down party where everyone in the room will hear something that they enjoy. It’s as if he knew you were coming.

An inventive pioneer, Qool DJ Marv deliberately defies categorization to great effect. An evening of Qool DJ Marv may include a mind boggling array of selections spanning many eras and decades of music including R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin, House, Jazz, Funk, Rock & Roll, Soul, and Disco classics, and Eclectic beats from around the world.

Since 1994, Marv has been producing mixed tapes/CD compilations that illuminate the many styles of music that he loves but have fallen short of major exposure and marketing. The series “Beats, Jazz, & Soul” and “Qool Classics” are adored by people from all walks of life from all over the globe. People enjoy the meticulous attention to the sequencing and the seamless continuity of the mixing. Qool DJ Marv has a way of introducing genre-defying songs to listeners who previously may have only preferred popular mainstream offerings.

It’s Qool DJ Marv’s laid-back demeanor and the playfully enchanting smile that you first notice. He is genuinely pleased to meet you and despite his even keel, he’s bubbling at the thought of what he has in store for your listening, dancing, and celebratory pleasure. There’s an exuberant idealism in Marv’s appealing mix that bridges us all – with a universal vibe, everybody gets down.

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