Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 http://vimeo.com/14934027 basically a video demonstrating the strobe scratch, just a small one so everyone can see it abit more clearly, and see what i've been doing with it. to be followed up soon with another longer scratch freestyle video. if you like it could you share it on facebook please, im wanna try and spread this abit. Thanks & go try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Sorry Jim but i don't like it at all.Theres no funk to it,its just your hand spasming.Sorry to say that but its the type of thing that turns me off Scratching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 its not spose to funky, also its a showcase of one scratch. since i started i've always been about technique over funk. but thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 thats what i dont understand technique over funk,Basically you are taking all the good bits out of scratching and breaking it down into nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 it depends on the context. you learn scratches by learning the patterns and techniques, then in a routine, you can make it funky or whatever during that. but i understand what ur saying as a non scratcher. but the vid isnt for people who dont scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 you should of said then that this is not for people who enjoy funky scratching,but people who are scratch geeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 moving on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Nice one for posting Jimmy. I think it compliments dnb well but I think you could make it much more funky by developing what you do with your record hand, using increasing/decreasing pitched drags for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 A 'controlled spasm' is somewhat an oxymoron, and it sort of shows that you're not in control in the video - the timing of the clicks isn't consistent, and as much as I hate to say it, it's sloppy. I can't really see any application to it, as it's not controlled and you have to shift your entire posture to be able to do it... you can get exactly the same effect, ie, fast and consistent clicks, from twiddles - and with twiddles you still have the control of exactly where to place clicks, plus the ability to go between two and one finger techniques instantaneously. I don't want to sound like a dick, but I've started so I'll finish - I'd really spend some time practicing record control, babies, tears and drags, and move on to slow but precise transforms over the top of these hand movements - whilst it might feel counterproductive to move out of the 'fast lane', so to speak, it will really help your technique. You'll see results in the quality of your general scratching in weeks. :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 appears i was right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 understood Chris & Jon. it does have more appeal than i've shown, i just didnt want to do a 5 min video of the same fader movement with different records movements. when i've scratched with people in person the scratch has gone done well, maybe it doesnt work as a sole piece on the web. again thanks for the crits. nb - i can and sometimes do do babies, tears and the other slower scratches. but in general i find them abit boring so i stick to what i enjoy, which is generally faster scratching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 appears i was right EDIT: matt, its not like im trying to be d-stlyes or anything, im just scratching the way i enjoy. i've only posted as people kept on at me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I may not be able to cut but i appear to know what im on about.You like formula 1 but you can't drive,so maybe u should never make a comment about that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 i just gave constructive feedback,which is what you will get if you post on a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Jimmy Stop Being a Knob,Matt is right as always.Now\/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0Shn5Hvpc&ob=av3n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 i think you mean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liq_wYFkMoU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Jimmy Stop Being a Knob,Matt is right as always.Now\/ editi appear to have quoted myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 i cant see those vids/pics i just get blank page. if someone could describe whats in the posts above it'd be greatful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Chris posted the song "Why Can't We Be Friends" but like a total n00b he posted the Smashmouth cover version Like a total legend I posted the OG version by War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnice Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 isn't there a kelly clarkson cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 thanks wax, i fully understand what people are saying, i think my intention wasnt communicated properly. but anyway, i'll go away and learn a funkier way of cutting. im gonna start mixing drum and bass again so i need to find away of applying my cuts to that. thanks. sorry for snapping matt xxx EDIT: not thats its an excuse but i've had a shit morning at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 isn't there a kelly clarkson cover. doesn't seem to be one on Youtube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 matt's gone very 'security council' with his editing in this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Can we have a DV group hug please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 most of the bad stuff is edited out. DV hug on a serious note. if anyone wants to develop this to make it funky/ better, please do. thats half the reason i posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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