Summer of ‘81 best summer of my life. 20 years old in Fire Island Pines where I first heard Mr. Thode. I was hooked. Still am.❤️

I had a dream about Roy last night. This morning my Fb feed had a post about Ice Palace. I Googled to see if he was trending. This was the first result. Floored me. Still feeling goosebumps and tingles 9 hours later. I remember bits and pieces of this mix from him trying them out in other sets. I met him in 1979 at IP57. He got me started doing dubbing and mixing for music videos another friend and I were making for video bars before MTV or Telegenics (Uncle Charlies, The Works, etc). Helped me choose the parts for my rig. We weren't bosom buddies but we managed to find time to hang out when we weren't all consumed with our professions. Was devastated when I'd learned several months after the fact that he was no longer with us. Last year I dug up the VHS master of the last mix tape I made in 1986. The last time I used the rig he helped me put together and master. I'm so glad to know Roy is still remembered and rocking people's worlds.

RoYThank you   so much.  For all those great nights until late mornings! I   us walking into daylight on. 2nd ave.   Still talking. music  !   You  are the Best

A collection of recordings of Roy Thode DJing, generously provided by Marsha Stern.

Roy Thode Recordings

May 15th marks the birthdate of one of our favorite DJs - Roy Thode. Technically masterful, pioneering some of the most progressive methods in DJing whilst manifesting an exceptionally educated and tasteful selection of music, Roy Thode is truly an artist when it comes to the craft of DJing. Personally, as DJs, we've learned so much from listening to Roy Thode, 40 years later he continues to inspire us in such relevant ways. 

Roy Thode, a native New Yorker from Long Island, moved to the city in his early 20’s after establishing his DJ skills as a young man growing up in Wantaugh. Roy was perhaps best known for being the DJ for “Saturday Nights at the Ice Palace” in Cherry Grove. His NYC DJ career was highlighted with residencies at both Studio 54 and The Saint however it was the Long Island Gay club scene that fueled and created the foundation for Roy’s illustrious career as perhaps one of the best technical DJ’s of his era.

This mix was recorded at the Ice Palace - in many ways, his home. Being able to share this previously unreleased mix is a tremendous honor for us and we hope you can appreciate this as much as we do. A huge thank you to Marsha Stern for working with us and making this little project a reality.

Roy's Birthday Celebration May 15 2021 with Sound Metaphors

ROY THODE’s Birthday Celebration at the Ice Palace Fire Island - Recorded May 16, 1981

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today it’s a huge honor to be able to share yet another special moment in dancefloor history eternalized by this recording from Roy Thode’s archive, all made possible thanks to his dear friend, Marsha Stern.
Recorded at the Underground on February 14th, 1981, this mix has been stored for just over 4 decades, to think that a spool of microscopic magnetized metal particles will give us the opportunity to re-experience what Roy Thode brought to the floor that night years before many of us were even born is goosebump inducing for us to say the least. At this point there should be no introduction needed to explain the virtuosity of this dancefloor maestro. Roy was a true Disc Jockey in essence, this is what he did, and his unique love for the craft can be heard loud and clear. Undoubtedly one of our biggest inspirations to us as DJs today.
We hope this mix takes you to a very special place because it surely came from one as Roy had self-titled this night “Music From My Heart”.
Let us all be Roy’s Valentine today - Love ❤️

Music From My Heart - Broadcast file

DJ Roy Thode Valentine's Mix - Music From My Heart - The Underground, NYC, 14 Feb, 1981

Another precious historical contribution from the collection of Roy Thode recordings from Marsha Stern, featuring more unprecedented mastery by a DJ way ahead of his time. A few words from Marsha:

My name is Marsha Stern and I’m delighted to again collaborate with Sound Metaphors and present another of Roy Thode’s performances. This selection was recorded on Feb 7th 1981 and is from the debut season of The Saint, a private Gay club in NYC. A little over 10 hours of an uninterrupted musical journey sure to please! 

Thank you for listening, following and please come visit us at:  
WEBSITE: https://roythode.com 
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/DjRoyThode
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/djroythode

Midnight Mass  The Saint  7Feb1981

Roy Thode - Midnight Mass - Recorded Live at The Saint, Feb 7, 1981

Live recording of my 1AM set at the highly anticipated Disco All Dayer event in Dublin this year. Such an amazing reception and what a joy to work the crowd with these selections.

It's rare to see these events take place in Ireland, but when they do, it's absolute magic. Massive thanks to Pablo (Fatty Fatty Phonographics) for inviting me to play and putting together such an incredible atmosphere. Can't wait to attend this again next year.

Ricky Chong @ Dublin Disco All Dayer - Orlagh House, Dublin 05.10.24

The day after a great night @ Paak Vinyl where we ended the night with an b2b, we went to the green box for episode number 6 of Turntable Tales.
Bevan brings to you a soulful selection of disco and soulful house music. Enjoy!
It was a blast, thx mate!

Episode 6 with Bevan

Marsha Stern, the gift that keeps on giving <3 another generous offering from her sacred Roy Thode vault of recordings from a very golden age of dance floor culture. It’s a tremendous honour to be able to house this recording on our Soundcloud page, an untouched time capsule from almost half a century ago, allowing us the luxury of re-living that moment in that room with Roy Thode holding court behind the booth, providing the soundtrack to what would have been a wonderful night in a very special place. 1980, no smart phones, no discogs, no social media, CDJS or sync/loop buttons, the profession of DJing was still in its early beginnings of being defined and Roy’s dedication to the craft certainly helped define it. 
In a time where it’s not always so easy to feel proud of being “a DJ”, it’s inspiring to look back at the origins of dance floor culture, one of them being extremely dedicated, self-educated and oppressed homosexuals in New York who took it upon themselves to explore the aesthetics of music on the dance floor to extreme levels. This recording should give you a glimpse into what that might have sounded like. Please take a moment to listen carefully and allow yourself to understand the genius of Roy Thode’s craft as a DJ. We hope it inspires you as much as it inspired us. On this day, Roy would have become 76 years of age, long live his memory, thank you for the music and inspiring dedication to the craft. Happy Birthday Roy!

Roy Thode recorded at the Ice Palace, Fire Island May 17, 1980

Disco Heat #18 - Raw Queen

Mashup of Keinemusiks Rapture Pt. III and Coldplay's adventure of a lifetime

Keinemusik X Coldplay - JP Affair Edit

EFFATA debut track in MODUS AFRO RECORDS, with this groovy and percussive track, with some tribal voices added are the magic formula to take us to a journey across tribal places, a candy for our ears called SARAFINA.

SARAFINA

A portion of DJ Chuck Parson's set at The Saint's 1983 Halloween Party on October 29, 1983.

Live At The Saint: Halloween 1983 - DJ Chuck Parsons

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Force Majeure is a mix series bringing inspired and inspiring musical selection from quarantine.

Respected veteran of the London scene Red Greg graces us with an hour long mix, from jazzy disco-boogie to electro soul. Perfect for reflection and some light music relief during these heavy times.

@redgreg

Force Majeure 04 - Red Greg

This absolutely legendary set should be dedicated to the legacy of the late great WARREN GLUCK, one of the best DJs there ever was. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten! 

It comes with live appearances of THE WEATHER GIRLS and EARTHA KITT!! 12 hours of magic.

Thanks to Marsha Stern and Frankii (Francisco Marquez) for a thumbs up on posting this.

Warren Gluck live at The Saint 12-24-83 - part 2

Warren Gluck live at The Saint 12-24-83 - part 1

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