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Oct152009

Freemasons Music Masterclass: Thursday 26th November 2009

The British Music Experience is excited to present a unique chance to interact with one of the UK’s most successful DJ and Producer teams, the Freemasons.

On Thursday 26th November James Wiltshire (left of picture), Producer half of the dance duo will be presenting the music-making techniques that have made the Freemasons the most in demand dance DJ ’s, Producers and Remixers of the moment.

From producing massive dance hits of their own including ‘Love on my Mind’, ‘Rain Down Love’ and the anthem ‘Uninvited’ feat. Bailey Tzuke, to remixing Whitney Houston’s comeback smash- ‘Million Dollar Bill’, to Kelly Rowland’s ‘Work’, Beyonce & Shakira’s ‘Beautiful Liar’, to producing for Kylie and Sophie Ellis Bextor.

The Freemasons have led the way for dance and house music production and remixing. James will be explaining and taking questions on how they go about creating their trademark sounds in studio and live, including the software and kit they use and how they exploit it. How they got started in music production, started getting access to samples and vocals and how they begun to collaborate with big artists.

Freemasons Music Masterclass
Thursday 24th November
Start: 6.30pm
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Hosted by Gaydar Radio’s Maria Peters, this amazing unique evening will give you the chance to meet the individuals behind the music. Find out first-hand how it’s put together and tips for the route to successful production, plus behind the scenes of working with some of the most famous artists of our time.

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Jul032009

Freemasons Shakedown2 Album Launch Party

Last night I had the privilege of attending the Freemasons Album Launch Party courtesy of DJdownload who sorted me out some tickets.

If you are not aware, the Freemasons have recently released their follow up album titled “Shakedown2″ which is jam packed with their latest funky cuts.

The party started at 6.30pm over at Heaven Nightclub in London where we were greeted by some of the most friendliest door staff I have ever met. If all clubs had staff like this, the world would be a better place.

After a hot sweaty journey on the train, it was straight to the VIP area for a lovely air conditioned room and complimentary beers laid on by Singah. I got to mingle with the Freemasons themselves along with Katherine Ellis, Amanda Wilson and Bailey Tzuke.

Then it was off to party hard as James and Russell kicked off their DJ set at 9pm swiftly followed by live performances from the above artists. Sophie Ellis Bextor headlined the night with her performance of Heratbreak.

After that it was back to the bar to chill out before heading back home at 10.30. It was a thoroughly good night and I was luck enough to pick up a signed album of Shakedown2 which I have been blasting non-stop since.

You can buy individual tracks from the album or pick up the whole lot immediately ready for download from here: Buy Shakedown2

Jun282009

Freemasons Release Shakedown 2

The long awaited followup album from the Freemasons is getting its release tomorrow and will go by the name of Shakedown 2.

The Freemasons have a silky golden touch to anything they put their hands to so I am really keen to get my hands on a copy of this album. If their last album is anything to go by, this one will be all killer, no filler.

The only reservation I have withthe album is that it is a mixed album. When I purchased the first Shakdown album it was all mixed together, which is a shame when you want to be able to play these tunes out as a DJ. Freemasons did eventually follow up with Unmixed, but the tracks on there were all radio edits and therefore not much good to me as a DJ.

The tracks are however spot on and Freemosons will always remain in my top 5 lists of producers, I just hope that we can expect an unmixed version of Shakedown 2 at some point that includes the full length versions of each song.

Either way, I’ll make sure that I pre-order Shakedown 2 at Amazon today!