"IT'S TIME FOR TECHNO MUTHRF*****S!"
-from Quadrophonia's "Shizophrenia"
1992

Ah Techno...There's so much to say (Have you ever known me to be at a loss for words?).  Many people mistakenly think a song on the radio with a dance beat is "Techno".  Not true.  Techno is differentiated by fear, warning, threat, euphoria, political message, control or lack thereof, mental confusion, and even sheer anger in the music's beat and its message.  I tell people I was never much into house music.  That has since changed but the roots of my love of dance music originally stem from a love of techno that began in the early 90's.  In particular, I remember a track by Euphoria called "I Like Noise".  In this track is an Italian-styled back and forth between classic techno samples with which a robotic voice announces, "I Like Noise", setting off the noisy techno clips.  Intertwined are house snippets announced by the robotic voice to set off the exclamation, "I Like House".  It is a wonderful illustration of the times of the friendly, mutually respectful battle for dominance between techno and house music.  I remember hearing this on the dance floor of the Ramrod, Boston--a set of which you'll find within my "Knight-in-Motion" series, "A Tribute to Mandance Sundays @ The Ramrod, Boston '91-'97".

Techno music has it's origins in the underground clubs of Berlin.  In the US, techno came out of Detroit in the 1980's as underground dance music and subculture. Techno music took technology and made it a black secret. It came from the melding of black styles including Chicago house, funk, electro, and electric jazz with electronic music.  However, the use of the term "techno" to refer to a type of electronic music originated in Germany in the early 1980s. In 1988, following the UK release of the compilation Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit, the term came to be associated with a form of electronic dance music produced in Detroit.  Who thought of it first?  My bet is on Europe, as major capitals like London, Berlin, Milan, and Amsterdam were and remain far more forward thinking and innovative than the US--where to this day, believe it or not-- the arena of dance music is bastardized as a "black" or "gay" sound, unworthy of the acknowledgement and acclaim it deserves.  When vinyl records were still being produced--A&R and label heads resented the high cost of making and distributing 12" singles of sub genres of dance music like house-- in particular techno.  They said that 12" singles represented 5% of sales and cost the most to produce and distribute.  Well of course!  If you remember Tower records or record stores like Newbury Comics in Boston, there were a huge selection of German techno imports by the late, venerable German label ZYX records.  Luckily there were vinyl listening stations where you could listen to theses vinyl gems--Thank you Tower Records, New bury Comics, Boston Beat and Vinyl Connection, Boston, for your support of this small yet powerful label under the umbrella of BMG.

Berlin is often hailed as the mecca of techno parties. One third of its 5.3 million tourists a year are said to be drawn to the city by its techno scene. Berghain is perhaps the most infamous club of all and has been labelled the best club in the world by many, from the New York Times to DJ Mag. The party lasts from Friday night until Saturday morning, and then runs again from Saturday night until Monday. Because of the gritty, hedonistic nature of this club and its consistently top-notch DJ lineup, many a partier has attempted to enter its gates. Most are turned away from the door and retreat home in disappointment.

If we trace back the history of techno, we find it was largely an expression of struggle by African Americans in Detroit, and a cry for their decaying city and home. Detroit techno traveled nearly 7000 km to find new life as Berlin techno.

Peace,
djPerdición

PERDICIÓN: After Hours Closing Set: Dark Eros

Forego the taste of the literal and devour the sublime.  For techno music doesn't spoon feed you an alphabet of words and limitation; rather it nurtures the imagination through sonic suggestion.

Stride confidently into a realm without limitation, without restriction.

The time is now.

Welcome to my tribe,
djPerdición

PERDICIÓN: Premiere: TRIBE

PERDICIÓN: TRIBE Studio: mix #3  8-8-21

Perdición: Redemption Premiere

Redemption 2

I would like to thank the following remix services and incredibly talented individuals associated with them, but to name only a few, who worked tirelessly to make the tracks we loved even better.
All my best,
djPerdición

Direct Hits
Discotech
Hot Tracks
Roadkill
Eurotracks
REMIX!
Ultimix
X-Mix
Rhytm Stick
Art of Mix

Steve Bourasa
Paul Goodyear
Chris Cox
John Moffett
Lenny Grey
Lenny Bertoldo
Armand Van Helden

Redemption Special Edition: Remix Services 1: For Professional DJ Use Only!

Redemption Special Edition: Remix Services 2: For Professional DJ Use Only!

The Perdición Library Audit Sessions 
-- Join me on a non programmed alphabetical mixing assessment of unknown tacks in my music library. 

*Listening Notes:  These are not entertainment "sets." They are work "sessions." --Aesthetic segues are frequent but not assured as I am using headphones and not booth monitoring --Do not be alarmed at times to hear on these session recordings the following: 1)multiple cueing attempts, 2)equing experimentation, 3)mixing errors and retries, 4)cold endings, 5) dead air. --Once I know the track I move on to the next one which takes about 2-3 minutes.  Unless I'm enjoying it or became otherwise occupied.  As alluded to, if the next track will not distort by BPM adjustment in order to properly present, I will do so.  If it will, I will do quick fade out of current track and start next track.  If I don't like current track, there will be a cold ending before next track.  If I delete current track from the library, there may be up to 10 seconds of dead air before music resumes so please be patient.

Note: There are occasionally periods of dead air for longer than 10 seconds as I take notes following a track.  Be aware that on playback on SoundCloud, I have noticed the system can be triggered to end the track if the period of dead air is long enough.  Simply scrub a few seconds ahead until the music resumes. I have noticed as well that when listening at a high volume level on my iPhone I will get a warning message that the volume should be turned down and sometimes but not all the time the phone will end the recording after this warning message.  Simply go to SoundCloud and restart the recording.

Perdición Library Audit (6): SP Through STRA (Album) Session Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (7):  STRI Through TECH (Album) Session Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (9):  TOOL Through VOOD (Album) Session Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (12): 'Dark Through Dime'  Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (14): 'Energy Through Faith' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición  Library Audit (15):  'Faith Through Five' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (16): 'Flex Through Go' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (17): 'Go Through Harry' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (18): 'Haus Through Hit' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (19): 'Hit Through Impact' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (22):  'Last Through Mark' Findings/Notes Update

The Perdición Library Audit Sessions 
-- Join me on a non programmed alphabetical mixing assessment of unknown tacks in my music library. 

*Listening Notes:  These are not entertainment "sets." They are work "sessions." --Aesthetic segues are frequent but not assured as I am using headphones and not booth monitoring --Do not be alarmed at times to hear on these session recordings the following: 1) multiple cueing attempts, 2) equing experimentation, 3)mixing errors and retries, 4) cold endings, 5) dead air. --Once I know the track I move on to the next one which takes about 2-3 minutes.  Unless I'm enjoying it or became otherwise occupied.  As alluded to, if the next track will not distort by BPM adjustment in order to properly present, I will do so.  If it will, I will do quick fade out of current track and start next track.  If I don't like current track, there will be a cold ending before next track.  If I delete current track from the library, there may be up to 10 seconds of dead air before music resumes so please be patient.

Note: There are occasionally periods of dead air for longer than 10 seconds as I take notes following a track.  Be aware that on playback on SoundCloud, I have noticed the system can be triggered to end the track if the period of dead air is long enough.  Simply scrub a few seconds ahead until the music resumes. I have noticed as well that when listening at a high volume level on my iPhone I will get a warning message that the volume should be turned down and sometimes but not all the time the phone will end the recording after this warning message.  Simply go to SoundCloud and restart the recording.

Perdición Library Audit: (23) 'Melanie Through Moon' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición Library Audit (23): 'Melanie Through Moon' Findings/Notes Update

Perdición: The Villain's Pre-Summer Sampler #2

Perdición: The Villain's Pre-Summer Sampler #4

Perdición: Moon Series Finale

Perdición: Have A Heart #2

Perdición: Life 5 Finale

Perdición: Vamos A Darle: Premiere

Perdición: Vamos A Darle #2

Perdición: Vamos A Darle #3

Perdición: Vamos A Darle #4

Perdición- Vamos A Darle: Finale

Perdición: Vamos A Darle: Finale

Perdición: Premiere: Techno Lives

Perdición: Techno Lives #2

Perdición: Techno Lives #3

Perdición: Techno Lives #4

It's been quite a while since I put out an album.  There have been a few times my personal struggles have pulled me away from what I hold so dear-my music, but always I return to it and am grateful I possess an important skill in the entertainment of people and the nuturance of my soul.

Perdición Promo 5-1-25 Sessions

In Christian theology, perdition is defined as a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and impenitent person passes after death.  Its origin is actually from the Latin 'per' for complete destruction and "dare" meaning to put.  So you may ask why my name is in Spanish.  A few years ago,  I was hanging out with my friend Max, a good-looking, exceptionally styled, well spoken local business manager from Columbia.  While sharing music together, the name came to me.  We both laughed then agreed that the name could be quite the brand.

Welcome everyone, to my world.  I tell people never to say you’re sorry unless you do something wrong; get to know me, then you’ll really be sorry!  You’ll also find me here as DJ David Marshall, the moniker for my previous professional identity.  There, you'll find a set of my music that was broadcast from a then little known vintage record store called "Iris Records" in Jersey City, NJ.  The style is underground international, running the gamut from garage and deep house to progressive and rave.  What no one knew was that the store also had some DJ remix services and import gems like a rare monster mix of The Fine Young Cannibals, "I'm not the Man I Used to Be".  Indeed.  All my best to Iris Records for awakening me from the dark spell under which I'd fallen.  It may have lifted but the remnants remained and grew the tendrils which formed the matrix of who I have become today.  Friends, there's no easy way to put it- djPerdición is a trouble-maker, a nuisance of the highest sort, relentless and clever. What captures his imagination is the darker side of human nature. This DJ seeks to access what lies deep within you and will settle for nothing less, lest you be punished for your refusal to comply. Perdición will mold you into a loyal and lasting follower, a participant on the dance floor of redemption, transformation and smoldering sexuality.
 
There are many people to thank for helping me to get here: Caril and Tom at Vinyl Connection record store, Boston- Love to you both for changing my attitude and teaching me.  Caril, thanks for mentoring me.  You scared me at first but I now know there was a method to your madness.  Thank you, Tom for help with finding the classics. James Fournier- Thanks for being a friend and foreshadowing a life to come.  To Bill Nelson- Thanks for tolerating an unruly youth and for your hospitality. To Boston Beat  Records, Tower Records, and Newbury Comics- You rocked!  To Deirdre DaGata at The Boston Record Pool, "I hope you like drama", too! Thank you for getting me to play promos.  In appreciation of Daryl and Bob of the late Youkon Trading Company in Providence, RI for my first residency holding a dance floor.  DJ Denis Sargent, formerly of Boston's Ramrod- Rivals make the best teachers.  To DJ Joe Despinosa:  You played my first circuit party in Gotham.  Where are you now? Thank you Peter Tanico, for letting me in the booth and the village madness.  In memory of Louis Morheim, owner of the late "Heartbeat Records".  Thanks to David at "Rebel Rebel"- Your descriptions were legendary. To Brian Landeche, owner of the late Splash bar- Thank you for giving me a chance.  No more drink tickets for me, right?  Marlon Owens- You are in a better place. Thanks to Tommy the Tiger, good friend and fellow DJ- You are missed.  Thanks for being my friend, Susan Morabito.  Many thanks to Richard Smith at The Eagle NYC- You believed in me, Richard Sabala lit the way- We miss his lighting magic.  My best to New York's LGBTQ Center and center dances committee- You are sorely missed.  Best to good friend C. Grados- I won't soon forget. Props to DJ Joe Gauthreaux.   Thanks for “Give It” (A little more time).  We tried that Pup, maybe another time.

Introduction: djPerdición

Introduction: djPerdiciòn

I was in my heyday in Boston on Sundays at the Ramrod...and the the best is still to come!  Picture it- A curious, driven, blond young man and an older, experienced leather man together on the dance floor, an unlikely duo.  Not really.  We fueled our mutual passion for dance music while becoming good friends.  James was happy as a vinyl collector while I had a fire in my belly to go pro.  There were moments when we could have been intimate but that didn't happen.  I didn't think I would be blessed again to have another friend like James but the universe had other ideas two years ago.  Now the shoe's on the other foot.  I'm the older, experienced one, he's young and ambitious, and we're not speaking.  It would seem intimacy got in the way this time. Back then with James, I told myself I didn't want to put the friendship at risk by changing the form of it out of fear of what that might mean.  If James and I had connected intimately, we might be together today.  Paradoxically, I'm now open to more but my friend is scared like I was because the form of our friendship has changed.  I may not be on the dance floor or in the studio with someone special but I'm channeling my frustration into my work.  That's what's important right now or at least that's what I tell myself.

The Ramrod is a leather bar in Boston that at one time opened its second room to dancing.  Not a grand production, they just moved all the oil barrels off to the side and VOILA, Mandance Sundays was born!  I was only 19.  I whooped and hollered on the hard asphalt dance floor so much so that people would ask me if I was a go-go dancer.  I got people motivated.  You might be wondering what I was doing in a smokey, dimly lit leather bar.  I always said that it wasn't the decor or leather men, it was just the type of music I liked.  Or so I thought.  I would later come to see that it was a lot more than the music which drew me there.

This set is a next step from my last session and shows my progress back then and with today's technology. It was quite the challenge putting together these analog mp3's but I think I did a pretty decent job uniting past and present.  You'll hear a few beat-mixing and technical errors but I still think I got the bronze!  Be prepared to be taken back to when leather men and young men appreciated their respective differences and came together on dance floors.  I don't know that Boston's Ramrod quite succeeded in capturing this ideal with its Mandance, but it was key for me in becoming a man.  I heard the sounds of generations past and felt the pride and glory of these brave men all around me.  Some of them didn't like me much, but James sure did.  I didn't realize that he and most of the others around me were affected by the AIDS virus.  As such, my presence there was dubious to some but I had other ideas.  I persevered and landed a comparable gig at a leather club in Providence, RI, called The Yukon Trading Company.  We all have to pay our dues- Young DJ's please remember that.

All the best,
djPerdiciòn

Perdición: A Tribute to Mandance Sundays @ Ramrod, Boston 1991-1997

As described in the program notes and portrayed in my last set, the music here is an homage to The Yukon Trading Company in Providence, RI.  This is a next step for me with Serato and was also a major move upward in my DJ career.  I finally landed a residency!  The story is a very happy one.  My mentor at the time, Caril Mitro of the late Vinyl Connection in Boston, gave me the necessary guidance that I took to the audition.  Every weekend for two and a half years I headed down to Providence to man the decks at this medium size leather dance club.  Unfortunately The Yukon closed its doors some time ago.  It was my first major gig holding a dance floor and mine was usually full.

You'll hear a similar sound to my "Tribute to the Ramrod, Boston" set but you'll feel a more sophisticated beat.  I had been learning a great deal from the DJ's in Boston and applied it to this gig.  I'd always wanted to DJ at the Ramrod but I was only 23 and hadn't paid my dues yet.  I'd heard about The Yukon from a friend who used to go there as an alternative to the Ramrod so when I saw the ad in the paper for a DJ, I jumped on it.  At the audition, I played only for a half hour and was made an offer.  It was indeed a red letter day.

The gig ended because of creative differences likely because I was getting a bit too big for my britches.  To my credit, I packed the dance floor weekend after weekend and wowed the crowd with a music they'd never heard before, like Nu NRG and Trance.  I also heard the call of bigger and better things like New York.  So to New York I headed via Ogunquit, Maine where I had a short gig I quit due to scheduling and accommodations.

Many thanks to all the amazing people who helped make this gig possible.  I'll remember you always in my continued pursuit of excellence.

djP

Perdición: Knight in Motion: Tribute to Yukon Trading Company 1995-1997

BOO!!

Happy all hallow's eve!

This set used to be called "TEST PRESS PROMO" and like our current series, has evolved.  Here at House of PERDICIÓN, we strive to bring you the finest and fiercest in house music of all types and freaky flavors!  It has, however, been brought to our attention that TEST PRESS PROMO was in fact deemed by test audiences as reductive and  sickening.  I, djPerdición, then found myself being read for filth by a Biba from Vizcaya! 

She loved every minute of it.

And so will you.

Happy Halloween,
PERDICIÓN


Answers to last issue's quiz:
1) A
2)C
3)B

PERDICIÓN: SPECIAL EDITION: DIRTY LITTLE SLUT TRAMP BITCH

***ATTENTION***
!!! NO DISCO NAPS ALLOWED HERE !!!

HELLO PEOPLE, HOW ARE WE TODAY?  ARE WE READY TO GO?  LOOK AT ME AND DO EXACTLY WHAT I’M DOING....

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PERDICIÒN’s at it again!  Pushing limits and traditional boundaries.  Are you ready to rock? Are you man enough?  LET'S GO!

This is the third in my “quiMico Científico: Rumore" series.  It is rumored that an alchemist is mixing elements for dreams and realities while making sick beats.  So eat your Wheaties, take your vitamins, and start your day right!

Now here's the game plan, pay attention.  Note:  There will be a test on the material you have listened to.  You are to report directly to PERDICIÓN's lair for some pre-testing fun first!  I'll take you to Hell, dancin' in Heaven but that's only if you get lucky.

                                   
EXAM: quiMicos Científico: Rumore N 3

Note:  The use of Shazam and other track identifiers is allowed.

1) Name the 4 major themes in the set.  In your answer, you may use both genre types and musical description.

2) Name the track that marks the division of this set into 2 distinct sections and explain why it does this.

3) What is the identifying track of this set and what does it mean?

4) When is the "inside-out" mix that occurs early in the set and name the 2 tracks used.

5) Explain the meaning in the last 4 tracks of the set.

6) Name 3 tracks in the set that are produced by Toolroom records and explain the importance of this label in the industry. 

7)What is/are the message(s)of this set?

8) Relate a personal experience with one or more of the tracks in the program.

9) Why is the 'M' capitalized in 'quiMico'?

10) Based on your understanding of my DJ name, which 2 tracks in this set clearly identify me?


TEST RESULT BREAKDOWN:

1) You have the unfortunate failing grade.  Learn from your mistakes.  I'm still your biggest fan.  

2) You gave it a good try but missed the boat- PERDICIÓN will message you back and explain the errors and will invite you to have a friendly ongoing on line dialog about music and give you some DJ tips.

3) You passed, answering some of the questions correctly.  You have won an honorable mention and a complimentary DJ lesson in my studio.

4) You answered a majority of the questions correctly and didn't show off too much about doing so- PERDICIÓN will invite you to collaborate on a mix for SoundCloud provided you have sufficient mixing skills.  If you don't, you'll get 2 complimentary DJ lessons in my studio- together or on different days, your choice.

5) Should you get a perfect or near perfect score, you are offered all prior rewards, reasonable access to my studio and an invitation to work on a commercial release.

Message me here or djdavidmarshall@gmail.com with your answers.

Good listening and good luck,
djP

PERDICIÓN: quiMico Científico: Rumore N 3 (Take the track test inside!)

This set enjoyed great success promotionally, almost at the 100 plays mark in a week.  So many of you gave me great feedback to my "When You're Lonely" remix  by Cash + David.  Thank you!   Now it's time to put on your dancing shoes and tear this shit up!  You're going to hear deeper and harder tech as we forage ever deeper into the longing we have for something better.  Something new and exciting.  That something is here.

Sit back and relax or get up and dance your ass off.

Fierceness is always welcome here!

TWILO FOREVER

Your co-pilot,
djPerdición

PERDICIÓN: TWILO FOREVER 2

Hello Friends and Foes,

Twilo Forever 4 is here!  You'll notice "After Hours" in big letters at the bottom.  Obviously Twilo was not an after hours super club.  Or was it?  At this point musically, I'm feeling the pull of the subtler sounds of deep tech which is to form the matrix of my next series "After Hours".  "After Hours" will premiere after the next and final episode of Twilo Forever which will also feature deep tech music.

Enjoy,
David

🛑 STOP!!!

 ⚠️SERIES EXAM: Twilo Forever (and that's a long time!)

👉Directions:  For cool prizes and an enhanced listening experience, please take the following test. The use of Shazam and/or other track identifiers is allowed.  You may navigate away from this page to scrub "Twilo Forever" and/or "Evolve NYC 2021" sets and pre series notes.  You have 20 minutes, void where prohibited.  Send your answers via SoundCloud messaging or to djdavidmarshall@gmil.com.  Good luck and DON'T fuck it up!  Now prance I say!
GO!

1 In Twilo Forever 3, name the track with the sample, "Are you a god?  No, I'm just a messenger."
2)How is "Twilo 4" unlike the first 3 sets preceding it?
3)Which set of Twilo Forever has a track with a comic back and forth between 2 club celebrities?
4)Apropos question 3, who are the 2 celebrities and what are their respective contributions to nightlife?
5)By whom is the bitch track with the sample, "Bitch needs coins!" and in which set would we find it.
6)Who is the nightclub personality described in an earlier set's track notes and what is significant about him/her?
7)So far, what do you think djPerdición may be plotting and scheming with the series "Twilo Forever" and why?
8)What are djPerdición's 3 infamous rules of engagement?
9)What are this set's graphics pertaining to and why?
10) On likely which mood altering substance are the motley crew of characters found in the set description of the final episode of "EVOLVE NYC 2021"?  

*Extra Credit: Apropos question 10, what is very important to remember about the answer?

---Test Results Breakdown---

1-3 Questions correct: At this time your application for the Perdición Underworld Express credit card could not be approved.  You will receive an explanation of why we are denying you benefits.  You are on final warning and I will consider whether to pardon you, pull the plug, and/or throw the switch --or-- I will have mercy on your soul and make you recite the words to every disco track The Village People ever recorded, whichever comes first.

4-6 Questions correct:  Congratulations (I guess), you are approved for a secured Perdición Underworld Miles credit card at the bronze level, good for all Perdición weapons and gear --or-- Hit the reset button and take a stroll down bad memory lane on my "Knight-in-Motion" series railroad from 5 seasons ago, whichever comes first.

7-9 Questions correct:  YAY, you're up for nomination for president of the djPerdición fan club.  Membership has its privileges.  Congratulations, you've won a live, in person date with djPerdición.  Really--I'm serious (and single).

A Perfect 10: Mmmmm...how YOU doin'?  Come here, I love you.

PERDICIÓN: TWILO FOREVER 4 (Take the Twilo Forever Test inside!)

In the early hours of May 6, 2001, one of the most beloved and remarkable nightclubs in the history of New York City history foundered as punitive overhead lights shone bright on the deserted dancefloor.  Hedonism ground to a halt, a most terrifying moment of suspended animation.  Loud, authoritative voices permeated the illuminated space as orders were given to the inebriated bunch,  It was a fleeting thought to some that it was djPerdición's antics, though out and out surrender, guilt and fear to most, that they were about to be devoured by a cultural juggernaut.  The  patrons emptied out in a state of hushed confused shame.  The doors were padlocked and barricade tape was placed across the entire front side of the ill-fated club.  The staff gathered to the side of the mass of people with furrowed brows and worried faces; djPerdición was not among them nor were his whereabouts known for many months following the raid.

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This has been quite the series to program.  As mentioned in an earlier set's track description, I was not fortunate enough to spin at Twilo though I consider myself a hard-working DJ but with certain self imposed limitations.  Meaning I'd heard of Twilo but was new to New York and spent most of my free time hanging around at small bars in the West Village talking people's ears off about my plight.  If I'd had more tact and adventurous a spirit, I'd have been checking out clubs like Twilo, The Limelight, and the Roxy.

I talk about how Twilo met its end in my first set track notes of this series, suffice it to say.  I'd heard the name Twilo and knew that Junior was one of the DJ's there (That alone would have been reason enough not to go...just kidding)but I never went to the place let alone DJ there.  What inspired the series' name was simply sitting on my couch one morning drinking coffee.  All of a sudden, I got goosebumps and my eyes watered as the name for my next series after "Evolve NYC 2021" popped into my head--Twilo Forever.  Kind of like how my DJ name came to me.  I was laughing with a friend while thinking about punishment--not unusual for me.  I am very much in touch with my dark side, a mean streak if you will.  I consider myself a big-hearted, kind person in my daily life.  Yet it is the moonlight preceding darkness, then utter void of the night that beckons me and draws me near.  It stirs my emotions and inspires me.

You likely noticed that the last two sets of this series are very much unlike the first three.  That's mainly because I began exploring a new sub genre of Tech music--Deep Tech that is.  I doubt this type of music would have flown at Twilo as it would seem the music there was of a harder house sort.  On the other hand, there were a myriad of DJ's who spun there with just as many styles so who knows?  When I think about it, perhaps this gentler sound might have "tamed the beast" of Twilo as it were.

I'm excited about our next series "After Hours" which features the deeper sound I just spoke of.  Please remember as some falsely believe, neither I nor djPerdición is the devil nor do we live in purgatory.  Perdition is a lost place.  The traditional definition is of a place where impenitent souls go.  Think of it more like a ship moving in an unknown direction with no inception or destination.  It will continue to sail for eternity and never reach its end.  "Perdition" is a matter of angles.  I know exactly where I'm going, what I'm doing and who I want to reach--you.  You are the lost ship I bring home.  I am an artist--an intense soul with an affinity for exploration of the depths of the unknown through metaphor and musical suggestion.  I happen to believe that high quality music with meaning and a sound that makes you think and feel exceptionally well--that's the ticket.  If you shiver with goose bumps even once during one of my shows, I've done my job.

Enjoy and stay safe!

Signed your biggest fan,
djPerdición

PERDICIÓN: TWILO FOREVER ***CLOSING NIGHT***

~An Interview with djPerdición~

Intense and replete with musical craft and guile, the one of a kind djPerdición, nicknamed "The Villain", is a 'DJ's DJ' who hits the bullseye every time, utilizing music as concept.  Perdición continues to gain momentum, knocking off the competition, wielding tech beats like knives to cut through nonsense and stimulate your senses with a massive musical toolbox.  Along with the DJ's nightly gambits and other plotting, you'll have the time of your life and be moved by the hands of a true master. 

Perdición later commented, "Look–at the end of the day we DJ's are performing a service and collecting a paycheck not doing brain surgery.  We are both technician and artist so don't get tangled up in your tinsel," he smirked.

It was hard to maneuver my way through the Rites Ball 2024 NYC pre party mayhem.  I cornered a cute, curvy blond who had the following to say, "This DJ takes you on an awesome sonic ride and fucks with your head...and it feels so good.  And it's like pure adrenaline, scary and beautiful.  I like a guy with a point of view."

Then she ran off.

Afterward in the ensuing crowd, I made my way to an empty lounge.  I saw small billows of smoke leading me to the DJ.

"Sorry, I couldn't find you," I said out of breath.

"Never say you're sorry unless you do something wrong.  Get to know me, then you'll really be sorry," he giggled and then said innocently as he stubbed his cigarette: "I'm really very gentle–with gentle people, that is." 

"What's your secret?" I asked Perdición.

"I use phase-shifting flange mixing techniques I learned on quartz modified turntables.  I'm judicious with sync, it can cause train wrecks and fuck up the sound.  Although some say it's primitive, I use Serato because of its analog behavior, glitches and all.  Most importantly, I always "program" music while performing.  Occasionally I'm spontaneous but never random.  A DJ must program, not be apathetic to the myriad of factors constantly unfolding and presenting.  There must be flow, fluidity, and sensibility.  Think of driving.  You must be skilled at recognizing the routes, detours, terrain and taking the appropriate action at the right time. You can be taught the skill of observation but not the instinct and knowingness to program good music."

With his classically trained pianist's ear, Perdición's musical sensibility has the power to demolish the competition.  "Listen to the words," admonishes the DJ.  "They're there for a reason."

"Tell me about your name and how it came about?"

"I've suffered and lost a lot."

"What about your nickname, 'The Villain'?"

"I think it's because I make other DJ's look bad," he said flatly."

"What does that mean?" I asked.

"I'm very good at what I do.  Few really are."

"A columnist in DJ magazine once wrote, and I quote, 'Friends, there's no easy way to put it- djPerdición is a trouble-maker, a nuisance of the highest sort, relentless and clever.'  

"What is your response?"

"I like the guy already," he smiled.
 
"Let's talk about your philosophy of "'concept'", I queried.

"Music is always conceptual regardless of the kind.  Music tells a story, whether by words, lyrics or libretto.  Let the music tell the story in all its aspects and let the DJ be the purveyor of it, not the author."

Perdición's ability to people watch and deliver musically is unmatched.  He follows his instincts with skill befitting a reputation for luring his audiences into an altered state and uncertain fate.  His counterintuitive style has emerged as one of the foremost in tech music with intelligent conceptual execution and a keen attention to people.  Says Perdición, "The crowd also takes the DJ on a journey." 

"The DJ's job consists largely of people watching, not jumping up and down, twiddling with knobs or dancing, waving your hands in the air like a fool.  Have good posture at all times with eyes on the audience while working", admonishes Perdición.

His first residency was at the notoriously named Club 9-11 in Chelsea, MA, followed by a 3 year residency at the late leather man's dance club- The Yukon Trading Company in Providence, RI.  It was there that the young Perdición found his footing and began to rise.  In Providence, he wowed crowds in this sleepy college town with Boston Record Pool promos, little known Nu NRG imports and DJ only remixes.  Perdición created a new dance floor for forward thinking elders and snatched curious young men from the grip of local clubland mediocrity.

"Tell me about the Yukon", I asked.

"It closed years ago, probably the last of the leather clubs with a dance floor. It was my first dance floor and longest residency to date but I don't have a shred of evidence I ever worked there because they never billed me.  They didn't want to advertise the DJ which led to problems ahead.  Everybody said my bosses were assholes but funny, I was the one with the gig.  In retrospect, although my superiors weren't perfect–and none are–they liked my music enough to keep me around for almost three years and I'm grateful."

Perdición was invited to New York City by then longtime friends Steven Hanson and NYC Eagle's former manager, Richard Smith, partner of the late lighting legend Richard Sabala.  In NYC venues include: The Eagle (old and new), Splash, 10th Ave Lounge, Hangar, LGBTQ Center, Recovery NYC, and Harry Winston.  However, these define a past in need of movement forward.

After years of hard work in the big apple. Perdición caught the attention of world renowned DJ-producer-record label owner Georgios Pallikaris (G.Pal) of Utopia Music Concept, Best Radio, (Greece) and Swift records.  Perdición studied music production with Pallikaris.

"What is your advice to aspiring DJ's?"

"At first your audience may balk at the unfamiliar but stick to your guns because they will come to love you for showing them the way to greater heights and the new.  However, spoon feed your crowd and give them what you think they want and they'll end up hating you for doubting them.  Don't forget to check your beat grids and remember to give a listen to those other genres.  You'll be surprised what you may find."



~Venues~

Iris Records, Jersey City NJ

The Eagle NYC (New)

Harry Winston Jewelers NYC

19th Street Gym, Chelsea NYC

LGBTQ Center Dances NYC

Recovery/Sobriety Dance Parties NYC

The Hangar Bar NYC

Splash Bar NYC

Void, Soho NYC

American Fitness, Chelsea NYC

New Year’s Eve Events, 1999 NYC

The Eagle NYC (Former)

Tenth Avenue Lounge, Hell’s Kitchen NYC (Residency)

Mikes Bar, Hell’s Kitchen NYC

The Club, Ogunquit, ME

Commitment Ceremonies, Boston

The Brigg, New Bedford, MA

The Yukon Trading Company, Providence, RI (Residency)

The 119 Merrimac, Boston (Residency)

Marriott International, Cambridge, Boston

The Club Nine-Eleven, Boston (Residency)


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