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How it all began....


A corporate take-over followed by an unexpected re-structure meant, the now DJ, Neil Aldini, was facing redundancy - the push he needed to bring his concept, Aldini Music to you today.

Dedicated to one singular organisation for well over a decade, Neil now needed to focus within himself (not work) and during this time of self actualisation, Neil's natural talent boldly highlighted his true passion laid within music.

Neil's talents may never have been uncovered if it was not for a thoughtful Christmas gift of an "IDJ" by Numark that same year. By February, the dual IPOD "IDJ" simulating the role of a DJ was not enough and Neil personally developed his natural ear for beat mixing and sound utilising CD decks. Neil does not believe in modern day digital mixing where the computer not only mixes the tracks together for the user but tells them which tracks work best with others so, CD decks is as automated as he is willing to let technology aid his natural skills on the turntables.

Nothing makes Neil happier than to look up into a crowd in absolute hysteria, unable to stand still and understands this can only be reached through knowing what's hot right now and mixing this with diversity and flexibility, facilitating each set as it morphs into a masterpiece of audio heaven.Each set is considered by Neil as a journey and is fast becoming known for his originality, playing versions of tracks never heard before, causing such a stir some of Sydney's well known DJ's have been seen approaching Neil post a set, asking Neil to share the source of where certain track versions may be downloaded.

Residencies have been held at Jackson's on George - Sydney, Scruffy Murphy's - Sydney and regular guest appearances at The Marlborough Hotel - Sydney in addition to numerous pod casts held on local radio stations.

Internationally, Neil's resident radio set with EDM 1 Radio in Washington, PA & guest appearances on Muzo Phile in California.

Neil is building his profile in the Sydney Gay Scene during 2008, details of future events, more information on Neil and complimentary downloads of some of Neil's sets can be found throughout his site - www.neilaldini.com

Bon Voyage

This is a farewell post to Nick Jay.... A Sydney DJ for the past 8 years & a personal friend to me for the past 5 of those years!

I've posted a few things in the past on Nick Jay from tracks that he produces with the vocals of people such as Peter Millwood & Nicole Tyler to mention a few...

I'm upset that i was working at the same time as his last set on Saturday at Stonewall Middle Level where his held the residency there for at least 4 or maybe more years going by memory.

Stonewall is a club located on Oxford St in Darlinghurst SYDNEY. It contains 3 levels... The 1st level you'd swear blind that you've walked into a girls club... lol moving onto the second level this is where the House / Funky house tracks can be heard & has always been the level to hang out on (if your not one of the girls... lol) Stonewall is still a club on Oxford St that doesn't have a cover charge but contains 2 & someones 3 levels with well known DJ's around the traps!

Nick Jay has also spun tunes at Arq Sydney, Manacle, Midnight Shift, The Imperial to mention a few.

5 years back i never had a thought of being a DJ... I worked in the corporate world opening retail stores all around Australia for Danoz Direct....! (But wait theres more)! lol

At the beginning of 2006 when Danoz Direct fell apart & demerged i was made redundant from my position with a lovely payout! (gotta love it) I bought myself my equipment to teach myself how to DJ!

A few months later i asked Nick Jay to give me some tips on how to get beat mixing right cause it was frustrating me!

I'll never forget the 3 things he said to me that day!

1. "You better not be one of those DJ's that use Radio Edits mole"

2. "Your Cuing is all wrong..... Every house track has cue points & in a few months you'll hear it in every song you hear... It becomes natural to a beat mixing DJ with time... So try & be patient!" 3. "You'll be a good little DJ..... Your music selection has always been good so keep at it ... You will make it"

So out of those 3 lessons..... You'll never hear a radio edit in any of my sets! My cuing is a precise as it can be (on a good day... lol) I know I'm good.... it's obvious that I'm little & if i can get my arse into gear with sending my demo out i might make it! but I'm in no rush!

Receiving 25 approx emails from DJ's around the world requesting a mixed set by myself posted rather than single tracks on the blogs i contribute 2 is very encouraging!

So to conclude.... Farewell to Nick Jay leaving Sydney this week for the UK where I'm sure his music & deejay'ing will get him everywhere he deserves.... Even though Nick Jay can sometimes be a C * * * , at least he knows it... So that's the Nick I'll miss!

A little present for Nick Jay and for people that enjoy my selection of music.... Here is a mixed set of tracks Nick Jay has remixed & produced over the past 5 years. Nick Jay has worked under his own name as well as Lost Knowledge & Firesigns.

ENJOY!

Set Information Name: Farewell Nick Jay Mixed on: Wednesday 28th June 2007 Mixed by: DJ Neil Aldini Number of Tracks: 8 Duration: 47:23

  • Melissa Tkautz All I Want (Lost Knowledge Full On Vocal Mix)
  • Lisa Scott-Lee Electric (Firesigns Dirty On The Dancefloor Remix)
  • Nick Jay Feat. Mary Kiani Break The Chain (Funk-Letic Remix)
  • Deni Hines Water For Chocolate (Nick Jay Full Cream Vocal Mix)
  • Nick Jay Feat. Ray Isaac I Don't Give A Damn (Middle Level Club Mix)
  • Nick Jay Feat. Peter Millwood Pour It On (Sam La More Mix)
  • Nick Jay Feat. Jackie Desouza Bad Habit (Ari Kaisserian Mix)
  • Lost Knowledge Feat. Matt Lorentzen Hazard (Lost Knowledge Main Vocal Mix)

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28 June 2007 Posted by DJ Neil Aldini at 7:03 am  |  Labels:

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