Everything posted by Mark R
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Once More
Wales Wallace - Just Like That Cheers, Mark R
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The Music Box with Mark Randle on Starpoint Radio
If things work out OK, this months show will be broadcast LIVE Friday night from the Luxury Soul Weekender in Birmingham. As I understand it, it should start at 9pm, but may only air for 1 hour until 10pm, rather than the usual 2 hour stint! Hope some of you can join me if you're not going along to the weekend. Otherwise, see you there! Cheers, Mark R
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Inspirational Modern Soul
Hi Bob, Good to catch up with you albeit briefly on Sunday afternoon.................your playlist has solved a mystery for me mate. I have two 30 sec video clips from Southport with KT Brooks "Home" playing in the main room......awesome.............but, it's the only clip from the weekend where I could not remember who was jocking at the time..............having seen the playlist I recall it was you on Sunday pm wasn't it?? Su Su Bobien "Set Free" still sounding soooooo good in the Conns Corner Sat night/early hours Sun morn mate!! Tuneage! Cheers, Mark R
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What Ever Happened To Jonathon?
Jonathon was the last person I spoke to before getting in the car for the journey home from Southport weekender last Sunday........he's fine. To see what he's up to now, type "Southport 40" into Youtube............some great footage of the weekend there, including Jonathon and Bob Jeffries closing set on Sunday night...........which I missed, unfortunately!! Cheers, Mark R
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Talc - Love It Or Loathe It?
Hate the shit............surely it must be a Health & Safety concern?? Seriously...........I mean, I know on the soul scene we're renowned for a bit of a "live for today" attitude, but if you're in that environment every weekend that CANNOT be a good thing!! Haven't read all posts, so this may have been mentioned, but has anyone stopped to think about what it's doing to their records when DJ'ing? I've DJ'd in a talc filled atmosphere, and I was horrified at the state of my vinyl the next day!! Ask me whether I'd leave my rarer stuff at home and play them off CD-R if I knew I was gonna be in that kind of environment, and I'd give you a straight and unashamed answer.................YES..............I'd be a fool not to!! Finally, if you really want convincing of what a problem it is, look at photo's taken at events that allow it..............you'll see lots of specs in the pic's and that's the flash bouncing off talc in the atmosphere. It's crap, and we won't have it at Soul Purpose...............luckily most modern soul events don't have this problem, which is fine by me. Cheers, Mark R
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12 Inch Wanted
Might help you in searching for it to know that it's Exploding Plastic label. Cheers, Mark R
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The Music Box with Mark Randle on Starpoint Radio
Playlist for this month: Vesta (Williams) - Free (US Shanachie CD) Deniece Williams feat. Phillip Bailey - Love's Holiday (US Shanachie CD) Shakatak - Two Hearts (JAP Victor CD) Jafrosax - GROW (JAP Konami CD) Donald McCollum - No Matter What I'll Do (UK Expansion CD) Norman Brown feat. Brian McKnight - Stay With Me (US Peak CD) Randolph - Believer (EU Still Music 12") Anthony Hamilton - Fallin' In Love Again (US Merovingian Music CD) 7 Sons Of Soul - Heaven (US Verity/Zomba CD) Elisabeth Withers - Somebody (US Blue Note CD) Full Flava feat. Beverlei Brown - I Specialise In Love (UK Dome CD) Power - Started All Over Again (US Powerized CD) Jerline and Friends - Joy Trip (Part 1) (UK Streetsoul CD) Catalan FC & Sven Love feat. Paris Gilbert - Real Love (EU KIF 12") Martino feat. Sacha - Piece Of Heaven (Original Mix) (UK Bingo Soul 12") Slowly feat. Alison Crockett - Find Illusion (JAP Flower CD) Raw Artistic Soul feat. John Gibbons - In Their Eyes (EU GoGo Music CD) Marcus Enochson feat. Jocelyn Mathieu - Endless Dance (Karizma Remix Vox) (EU Sonar Kollektiv 12") Native - Prussian Blue (Nicola Conte Jazz Dance Rework) (EU INFRACom! 12") Metropolitan Jazz Affair - Find A Way (EU INFRACom! 12") Norwood feat. Jennifer Holiday - Easier Said Than Done (US Just Norwood Music CD) Porsche Smith - Crazy (US Urbanese Music CD) Ledisi - Devotion (US Stax/Concord CD) Michael Rainey - Wrapped Too Tight (If He Ain't) (US Rainey Records CD) Got to say a big thank you to the show sponsor, Arena Productions, Birmingham www.arenaproductions.co.uk Cheers, Mark R
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The Music Box with Mark Randle on Starpoint Radio
New show this Friday folks..............the usual 9-11pm slot, complete with new sponsor for the show www.starpointradio.com See the homepage for details of how to listen via Sky Digital. Cheers, Mark R
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Sylvia Croasdell
So very sad to hear this news today. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all affected by this tragic loss. Mark & Lindsey Randle
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News: The Midlands and more on the Modern side
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The Midlands and more on the Modern side
The Midlands and more............on the Modern side Hi all.............just found out that my last piece for On The Scene was not used due to printing problems. It's a little out of date now, but it's a shame for it not to get read after putting the effort in, so here goes: Firstly, let me wish you all a belated Happy New Year via these pages. I hope you all enjoyed the festive season, and that you managed large doses of soul in amongst all that over-indulging and family stuff. Anyway, it's back to it now, and though the new releases are traditionally thin on the ground at this time of year, there's plenty to cover gig wise as we set our sights firmly on Prestatyn in mid-March. More on that later. I did say last time out that I expected to turn in a great report on the Without Boundaries 6th Anniversary down at The Coors Visitor Centre in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. Well, around 200 souls turned out to work off the turkey at what must rank as one of our best sessions yet. Across two rooms the music was top notch, with all DJ's performing at the very top of their game. As I've previously mentioned, from now on we welcome Steve Guarnori as a resident DJ in the 70's/crossover room. So, on the back of the Christmas success, the sensible amongst you will make a note in your diaries that our next event takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. DJ's on the day include Butch, Colin Curtis, Jamie Taylor, Tats Taylor and Rick Scott alongside residents Colin Brown, Steve Guarnori, Fish and Mark Randle. And, you get the added bonus of a live performance by MOBO Gospel Award Winners NU LIFE. Oh, how we look after you. See listings in this very organ as April approaches. Continuing with our look back at the Christmas action, and three days after Without Boundaries the Soul Purpose Christmas/New Year party took place, and a huge success it was too. Loads of folk took advantage of the cheap stay-over, including loads of the Sheffield crowd from Soul Intent. Big shout to you guys, who kept the night porter busy with the drinks runs well after the music stopped!! Anyway, they loved it and vowed to return next time. A massive thanks to Fish for turning in a great spot on guest duties; very well received. It just remains for me to tell you to note that our next session takes place on Friday April 20th with guest DJ, Bolton main man, Bob Hinsley. As always, Sam Evans, Mark Goddard and Mark Randle will be in support. As usual, more info can be had on 07710 283281, at info@soul-purpose.net or see www.soul-purpose.net. Look out for a new all-nighter promoted by Alan Johnson and co. to replace the Burslem sessions, which came to an abrupt end toward the close of 2006. The new venue is Uttoxeter Race Course, and I'm reliably informed by an independent source that this is a bostin' venue. I'll be amongst the DJ's at the first one, which unfortunately will have happened by the time you lot read this. Again, keep an eye on those listings over the coming months for future dates. Continuing with the good news and no sooner do I report the bad news about the loss of the Aston Villa venue for Dave Thorley's Soul Shakers International event, and the man himself informs me that he's found a replacement. Yes, Soul Shakers returns in early March at Solihull Football Club, Damson Parkway, Birmingham. Lots of good words said about the first event at Villa, mainly around the music policy, and of course that won't change at the new venue. So, my advice is to get along and make this night a success. DJ's on the first night at the new home will be Soul Sam, Arthur Fenn, Marc Forrest (Berlin), Meg Wilshire, Ady Pountain, Ali & John Nightingale, Gavin Page, Steve Lloyd and of course Dave & Malayka. Again, see the gig listings for full details. Don't miss it! The Soul Intent Crew has been forced to relocate their fantastic event from the Red Lion in Todwick over to the Prince of Wales at Renishaw. So, unbeknown to me at the time, my guest spot in December was the last at the old venue. Anyway, I went to the first event at the Prince in January, and I have to say that whilst I thought the Red Lion was a super venue, the Prince of Wales is even better. There's more dance floor area, its better laid out for those that want to escape the music for a chat but without mobbing the bar, and it's a no smoking venue with a foyer for those that do want a crafty drag. Perhaps surprisingly, nobody seemed at odds with the latter, which bodes well for those promoters concerned about attendances when the smoking ban comes into effect later this year. Anyway, add to all this a later finish time of 1 a.m., which should serve to attract more travellers, and I think you have a recipe for success. I'm made up as it's a junction nearer for me, being M1 J30! Finally gig wise, and it will be upon us before you know it, is the Midnight Hour Weekender. Yes, mid-March all roads lead to the North Wales coast for one of the largest gatherings of the year; some 3000+ souls joining together at the Pontins centre in Prestatyn. With Meli'sa Morgan set to appear on the Friday night, and surprise guests on the Modern front to be revealed nearer the time, it's sure to be an unmissable event. The gig is totally sold out, with the ubiquitous waiting list currently in operation, so get on the blower, you never know your luck. Call 08706 045606 for last minute opportunities. I'll be there on the Thursday night pacing myself again..............not!! Before we get into the tunes, I did promise last time that I'd mention my visit to the NIA in Birmingham to see John Legend on the Wednesday before Christmas. Despite John keeping us waiting an age between the support-act (Robin Thicke.......what an unfortunate name!) and his appearance, he turned in a super show encompassing material from each of his Columbia albums. Around 15 songs performed to an appreciative audience by the latest soul superstar on the block. Catch him next time round if you can; definitely worth it. To the music then, and I'll start with something I've only just picked up, but that caused a stir at year end on the nations dance floors. From Germany comes the set "Soulprint" by Karl Frierson. You need to head straight for "Ten Minutes", a superior soul dancer that everyone will want in their collection. Another appearing to me late 2006 was Steven Perrilloux, whose "Only You" set contains the ace mid-tempo "Do The Right Thing". The new set from Spur Of The Moment "Urban Renewal" contains another great dance floor winner in "We Can Get Together", though I'm not sure how much exposure this will get, as it's a little tricky to find, with my copy coming from their website at www.spurofthemoment.com. We usually take a trip to the land of the rising sun, by way of reviewing the latest releases from Japan. Perhaps the biggest thing of the moment is the Shuya Okino CD "United Legends", which is chock full of good stuff, most notable cuts being "Summer Love" from Nicky Guiland and "Beautiful Sadness" from Carleen Anderson. My particular favourite is ""If It Is Love"" featuring the vocals of Clara Hill. Don't miss this CD. Having said that, the vinyl maniacs amongst you may want to hang fire, as Especial records has just released "United Legends EP 1" with the aforementioned Clara Hill and Carleen Anderson cuts included amongst others. I have a sneaky feeling that the whole CD may see a release across 2 or 3 twelves. The Nicky Guiland cut on vinyl............hmmmm.....there's a thought! The DJ Kawasaki CD that we mentioned last time has been followed up with the release of a remix package "Beautiful Too", worthy of your investigation if your bank manager allows it. On Japanese vinyl out of the New World Records stable is the latest offering from the Studio Apartment, and the great, "The Rising Sun" featuring none other than Blaze. Keeping the tempo up, but moving across to the USA, we have the latest on Generate Music from Deepswing & DJ Meme feat. Linda Jackson and "Lift Up (Your Soul, Your Spirit)". I must confess that this didn't quite hit the spot at first, but it's really got under my skin and I love it! Very uplifting, this might have some mileage on the UK modern scene owing to its Salsoul feel, a la Silvetti "Spring Rain". If you like the southern soul sound, you could do worse than to check out the latest offering from Stan Mosley. A top album this, and if you missed out on Stan's first release(?), the "Standing Tall" EP on Butlers records from around 10 or so years ago, you'll be pleased to know that the three killer tracks from that EP are included here. Oh, "Steppin Out" is the title of the CD. Finishing off with a look at some more vinyl, and the following are all worth checking out in my humble.............Terisa Griffin releases "Sunshine" in its Terry Hunter Club Mix form for Dopewax, Franck Roger returns on Real Tone out of France with the brilliant "All In The Way" featuring Zonkes. Check out the UK's very own Vanessa Haynes on "Morning Light", new for Irma out of Italy. And finally, Phuture Sole continues to deliver the goods with Kenny Carvajal & Lafayette on "A Higher Place". Right, as is customary at the beginning of the New Year, and while the new releases are slow, I'll sign off by listing my favourite musical moments from 2006. A really good year for the music I think, though you may not agree if solid albums is what you look for. Lots of great album cuts and single releases, but few solid albums. Hasn't that always been the case though? Whatever, here are the lists, and what we have are ten CD soul cuts and ten up-tempo vinyl goodies. Don't forget you can catch me on Starpoint Radio (www.starpointradio.com) on the last Friday of each month. C ya next time! 1. J-Red In Your Dreams (US Soul Mop Ent. CD) 2. John Legend Again (US Columbia CD) 3. Gina Darby Yes (US Gina Darby CDS) 4. Amar Khalil Sunny Day (US Earmark CD) 5. Unified Tribe Don't Wanna Be (US IAM CDS/CD) 6. Donald Harrison You Love Me Back (US Fomp Records CD) 7. Vanessa Haynes I Wonder (UK Change Of Weather CD) 8. Bobby Lyle Peabo Bryson Lost In Our Love (US Heads Up CD) 9. Amp Fiddler Heaven (UK Genuine CD) 10. Hil St. Soul feat. Dwele Baby Come Over (US Shanachie CD) 1. Kenny Carvajal ft. Reggie Hall Life Is (US Habitat 12") 2. Arnold Jarvis Justified Love (US Fuzion 12") 3. DJ Spinna feat. Heavy We Can Change This World (UK Papa 12") 4. Glenn Underground Prelude (US Unified 12") 5. Leo Mendez Group I Feel Love (EU Love Monk 12") 6. Steal Vybe & Rhythm Slaves Essence Of Life (US Steal Vybe Music 12") 7. Nadirah Shakoor Love Song (Feliciiano mix) (US Yoruba 10") 8. Guy Robin ft. Anthony Moriah Angel Of Love (UK Hustle Music 12") 9. J-Man & Yenza ft Charlie King Smile (UK UK Basic 12") 10. DJ Kawasaki ft. Angela Johnson Save Your Love (JAP Especial 12") Cheers, Mark Randle mark@onthescene.co.uk
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Chuck Jackson All Over The World Video
A great record...............I think it's fair to say that this one did have the right ingredients..........works big time for me anyway!! Cheers, Mark R
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80's Soul
Jo, I bought one of those Citronic AC-1USB gadgets that I think were mentioned on here a while back. These seem to retail at £50, but I got one brand new off eBay for £42 inc delivery. You can plug a phono output or a line output into this and plug it into your USB, and away you go!! Comes with free recording software, but I have had a bad experience with that and have had to switch to a different piece of software. A cheaper option than a £120 turntable.............and takes up less space if you already have a turntable!! Cheers, Mark R
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The Music Box with Mark Randle on Starpoint Radio
Tonights playlist peeps.............many thanks for listening if you did, and apologies for the problems with the recording............had a few technical problems since "going digital", but all sorted now and ready to go next time, complete with a very kind sponsor for the show Unam feat. Rahsaan Patterson - Love's Taken Over (BFT80's Remix) (UK Soulvibe CD) Swade - Only Wanna Give (EU Thomas G. Productions CD) Adriana Evans - Undercover (UK Expansion CD) Mikelyn Roderick - Easy (UK Dome CD) Blue Six - Fast Free Delivery (US Naked Music CD) Donnie Williams & Park Place - Just Like Magic (US Chump Change CD) Miguel Migs - Sometime (US Salted CD) Lanu feat. Cherie Mathieson & No Comply - Runaway (US Ubiquity CD) Mario Biondi & The High Five Quintet - I Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes (EU Schema CD) Ruby Baker - All My Love (US Nivel CD) K. Fox - For Goodness Sake (UK Expansion CD) Eric Roberson - Too Soon (US Blue Erro Soul CD) Soularis - Change The World (Original Mix) (US Sun Soaked MP3) Ron Gelfer feat. Tiger Lily - Your Beat Sounds Like (Rasmus Faber's Deep Journey) (US Farplane 12") Larry Heard - Changes (GU Vocal Version) (US Track Mode 12") Nature Love - You Turn Me Around (Original Mix) (US Smooth Agent 12") M-Swift feat. Vanessa Haynes - Kosmic Love (JAP King CD) Root Soul feat. Vanessa Freeman & Mike Patto - Spirit Of Love (Original Version) (JAP Especial 12") Demetrius Price - No Holding Back (Original Club Mix) (EU Raw Fusion 12") Cognac - Never Hate (US Cognac CD) JB - Wonderful (US Mellosoundz Prod's CD) Elaine Stepter - Come See About Me (US Eee Project CD) Musiq Soulchild - Teachme (US Atlantic CD) Cheers, Mark R
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The Music Box with Mark Randle on Starpoint Radio
New show goes out this Friday 9-11pm folks!! You can now listen to Starpoint via Sky Digital, after going through the simple setup procedure below: Setting Up... 1. Press Services 2. Select Add Channels 3. Set Frequency to 11.390 - the remainder stay at their default settings - ie. Polarisation: V Symbol Rate (Mbaud): 27.5 FEC:2/3 4. Scroll to Find Channels, then press SELECT 5. Scroll to Starpoint Radio, press YELLOW, then press SELECT Listening 1. Select Services 2. Select Other Channels Select Starpoint Hope some of you can join me for loads of great new music!! Cheers, Mark R
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Dj-ing & The Ns Scene
Was toying with the idea of a long post on the "hot box" thread Chalky, but to concur with this statement will suffice My pet hate when I'm in the queue at the record mongers, is the guy in front saying "Is there anything I can use on it?" I usually pipe up "maybe not, but there might be something you like on it?!!!." To me it's about music I like.............if I can play a proportion of that music "out", then I'll DJ, if I can't I'd rather not do it! And I'm not good at letting tunes go. Cheers, Mark R
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80's Soul
Kashif "Rumors" (Arista)...........a record that had a pretty big influence on me, in turning me away from NS and into contemporary soul music...............MASSIVE RESPECT to Adam for that I played it at Prestatyn and it still sounds fookin' brilliant IMVHO!! Cheers, Mark R
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Soulful House
Take it you're on nights mate, either that or Harvey's got you on the run :-))))))) Nice list, as ever....................McKay Spinna mix just released on 12" too.............and as you know, I think GU brings a touch of genius to everything he handles!! Cheers, Mark R
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Wolverhampion Old Vic Soul Nights '82-'84 / '86-'88
Hi Harpo, I have loads of Old Vic stuff in the loft I'm sure..............used to get those little brown envelopes on a regular basis...........flyers, tickets etc...........always been a magpie me...........trouble is, laying my hands on them could be a problem!! What I can lay my hands on easily is a C90 recorded there in '86............definitely a Guy H spot on there (Imaginations, Vince Apollo, Cautions etc)............some modern things played by someone too......Marva Hicks "Looking Over My Shoulder" for one.......don't hear that too often now!! Cheers, Mark R
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Soulful House
Not sure if this link is still live, but you'll find some nice stuff here if it is, lifted from my last Starpoint show: PT 3: https://download.yousendit.com/CD4A8FF10E12A58C PT 4: https://download.yousendit.com/7BA590050F32B33A Cheers, Mark R
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The Music Box with Mark Randle on Starpoint Radio
Cheers Trev...........nice one........not sure there'll be too many takers on SS, but you never know! Mark R
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Old Memberships Cards From Nights On The Road
Don't get me started on all this again DP!! And the other part to your Major ticket stub Cheers, Mark R
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The Music Box with Mark Randle on Starpoint Radio
This months tunes..........thanks for listening if you took the time: Gerald Levert - In My Songs (US Atlantic CD) Jimmy Levine - Where Is The Love (US Thump CD) Melvin Williams - True Love (US Blackberry CD) Kokoh - That Takes Me To Heaven (US Kokoh CD) Jill Scott feat. The Isley Brothers - Said Enough (US Hidden Beach CD) Xantone Blacq - You're So Fly (UK Platinum Fingers CD) Peven Everett - This Just In (UK Soul Heaven CD) Stan Mosley - Let's Fall In Love (US Liaison CD) Donnie Ray - I Can't Wait (US Ecko CD) Gerald Levert - Wanna Get Up With You (US Atlantic CD) Shuya Okino feat Nicky Guiland - Summer Love (JAP Geneon CD) 4Hero - Look Inside (UK Raw Canvas CD) Kenny Wellington - The Big Apple (UK KWT CD) Hezron - 27 Years (US Hard Shield CD) N'Dambi - Can't Change Me (Ron Trent Remix) (UK R2 12") Gene Hunt feat. Jocelyn H. - Gotta Get Away (Sea Wind Mix) (US Philosophie 12") Jihad Muhammad feat. Amina - Rhythm Of Life (Main Vocal Mix) (US Movement Soul MP3) Raw Artistic Soul feat. John Gibbons - Keep On Shining (Main Soul Mix) (EU GOGO 12") Stephanie McKay - Tell It Like It Is (DJ Spinna Remix) (US Astralwerks CD) DJ Camacho feat. Janae Jordan - Me (The Shelter Anthem) (US Shelter 12") Omari Shabazz - New Day (US Bazz Music Promo CDS) Motchie Project feat. Jay - For Your Secret Love (JAP R-Soul CDS) H20 Productions - I Can't Tell U No (US H2O Music CD) Stan Mosley - Thank You (US Liaison CD) Cheers, Mark R