Saturday, October 27, 2012

Benassi Sound Live in the States vs. Radio Set

  Since about midway through the year 2009 I've been following Benny Benassi's live mix sets provided through outlets such as TribalMixes.com etc.. Benassi's stints on ClubFG radio and Diabolika (New Cycle) back in late 2009 and 2010 was in my opinion, some of the best of Benny's picks. These shows contained Synth Pop melodies and tracks travelling up to even some of the wonkiest fidget house ever heard; all in an hour set. What was so amazing to me about this time for Benassi, was the contrast between his live radio mix sets compared to his personal releases and live performances here in the USA.. 
  
 I found BB's shows here in the "states" to me a much more commercialized compilation (I assume this was supposed to be appealing to a larger fan base)in which of course I always looked forward to the ClubFG/Diabolika style. Although I preferred Benny's earlier released tracks much more than any recent ones, I must not let it go without saying that his radio sets are still very high ranking in selection but must always remind myself that he is Producer first, Mixing DJ second, or maybe third or fourth (haha). At times the mixing can be choppy, but after a couple of Benny sets, you (or at least I) have come to expect and actually enjoy his rather whimsical form of mixing. 

 So without further ado, search out some of the great Benassi mixes at www.mixing.dj and www.tribalmixes.com