We said we’d start putting out videos and this is one hell of a way to start. DMC held their annual battle last month, and stepping up to the plate was Mr Switch. Having won the world supremacy battle numerous times, this time he managed to snatch the showcase crown. And we have it captured in multi-angle full HD video. Yes — we even recorded the master out too so no fader clicking action.
It’s one thing to see it live at the finals, and another to watch it on the DVD. But to see it up close (and repeatedly as a video editor) is awe-inspiring. I can scratch and juggle a bit, but when I stray outside my comfort zone and attempt something a little more adventurous, I basically fall apart and run away from my stupid decks and their stupid needles when things don’t work out as they should. But Mr Switch is doing things that I can only hope to get near through years of practice. He makes it look incredibly easy, but believe me it’s not. And he didn’t look at his screen once.
And it’s not just the technique either. I can’t imagine trying to put together such a complex set — coming up with the ideas, piecing together a non-linear audio track and having the dedication to execute it for months until it’s perfect is a skill in itself.
Huge thanks to Mr Switch for stopping by to record this with us. This is the start of a regular thing for us — expect videos aplenty from DJWORX in the future.
Who would you like us to get in to do a session? We’ll do our best to make it happen.
Massive :D
Nice work (I’ve watched it twice already). Looking forward to more!
nice, but no PLX-1000 there :( maybe next year pioneer will sponsor DMC
Does it matter which turntables the set is done on? Besides, DMC did sponsor DMC – Switch got his PLXs and DJM today.
I like the fact that they used something different. It shows that Technics aren’t the only ones that are able to take abuse like that in this kind of performance. Plus I own a Stanton ST-150 so the fact that he performed this with STR8-150’s made me really happy.
I’d love to see the Scratch Perverts do something but I don’t think they do this kind of stuff anymore, do they?
Uhhhh. He’s really, really, really fu*kin’ good.
That was devastating… those skills are freaking slick…
what a bunch of garbled, off-beat, sloppy, flow-less, contrived, shite. and for you d riders in the crowd, i’ll go ahead and answer your silly little question, “Yes”
dude, that behind the back is weak and pointless. stop those goofy poses, you look ridiculous. and get some exercise, chubbo
But he doesn’t have headphones
:p
Thanks for putting in the B-Roll at the end. I thought it was pretty funny. I also like the fact the Switch can use just about any turntable or controller.
Finally, I get to hear MR Switch’s winning routine!
Good work on the fun stuff included at the end – if aren’t having fun doing this, there’s no point IMO.
We were tempted to go full Boiler Room:
• Two of us crowding him while he attempted to perform
• Offering him some crisps
• Sticking a phone into his face for the whole performance
• Shouting/texting
Next time…
Don’t you have to play a full set on Boiler Room? I need to listen to the latest NJ sets, but my favorite sets are still –
DJ Evil Dee from the Beatminzers
Kenny “Dope” Gonzales mixing and cutting 45’s
Dmitri from Paris
DJ Mark The 45 King and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Only Evil Dee and Kenny really played “music”, by that I mean they didn’t scratch too much, play 1-1:30 of the song and then play the next song.