IPhone 4 & Flip- HD for Everyone

I just recently got the new IPhone 4 and I have to say, I'm blown away by it's video capability's!

Coming equipped with 720p HD and the ability to edit right on the phone, this gadget should be able to turn anybody with a creative mind and eye for video a filmmaker! Just months ago, Cisco Systems also released a pocket sized HD digital video camera called the FLIP with some serious high definition capability's as well. HD video technology is evolving to the point where it's becoming super affordable and more & more compact to where you can carry your camera in your pocket and create a film anywhere and anytime you see fit, all for around $200!

Below are some videos that have been shot with an IPhone 4 and a FLIP. The first video, "Cascades", was shot an directed by Marty Martin for the artist Flackjakt, and is actually the first video ever to be fully shot on an I Phone 4!

The Second Video, "Just Three Scatmen", was shot and directed by one of my favorite dance floor rockers, Dj Kozmo Koz. Using only a FLIP camera, Kozmo and his bud's ended up with a wild HD video interpreting the classic 90's dance tune "Scatman"

Feel free to give us your feedback on the videos and submit some of your own videos taken on a Flip, an I Phone or any other new technology that lets you shoot full HD from right out of your pocket.

First Official iPhone 4 Music Video - flakjakt "Cascades" from Marty Martin. themartymartin.com on Vimeo.



Just 3 Scatmen from KoZMo KoZ on Vimeo.

Stephanie Sonju photography at The Brazilian Court

Saturday Nights at the Cafe Boulud in Palm Beaches  Brazilian Court Hotel  are the place to be for the Summer Season. This week, photographer Stephanie Sonju came by for a photoshoot with model Kristen Rydberg to capture the sexiness and ambience of "A Saturday Night Affair"

Make up by: Martha Borowska & Hannah Makarita

                       

                                                  

 

To see more of Stephanie's amazing work, visit www.sonjuphotography.zenfolio.com

And for a sophisticated dining and nightlife experience, join Nick Flash every Saturday Night at "The Cafe Boulud" as he spins an eclectic mix of Jazz, Funk, Soul, House & Disco

Jesse Michael interview for Bescene Magazine's "Schorched Issue"

Jesse Michael Interview from Murkem on Vimeo.

Just recently, "In the cut studios" was down in Miami at Carcan Studio's for a  behind the scene's look at Jesse Michael's photoshoot and interview for bescenemag.com's"Scorched Issue"

Jesse's shoot was done by none other than Derrick G, the infamous photographer who documents the lives of rap sensations Baby, Lil Wayne & Drizzy Drake.

To see more of Derrick G's work, head over to ThaRealDerrickG.blogspot.com

To find out what Jesse Michael has cooking, take a look above at the interview footage Murkem shot, and head over to bescenemag.com for the rest of the pictures Derrick G shot.

Cafe Boulud & Nick Flash Present: A Saturday Affair

For decades, Palm Beach has been the epicenter of luxury and decadence. Some of the worlds richest and most famous people fly to Palm Beach every winter to enjoy it's amazing weather, host extravagant soirées, and live like royalty in it's five-star resorts & deluxe real estate. Every Saturday throughout the summer however, The Cafe Boulud Palm Beach along with Nick Flash will be hosting an event that is guaranteed to make you feel like a Billionaire, even if you are a few dollars shy.

Located inside the historic Brazilian Court hotel, The Cafe Boulud provides a relaxed yet elegant ambiance along with fine dining at a more than affordable price. Starting at 9p.m, Nick Flash delivers a sophisticated soundtrack to the evening with a fusion of Jazz, Funk, Soul, Disco & House that is sure to make you move, groove & make romance. Sponsored by Moet & Hennesy Black, every week a group of beautiful ladies will be offering you free shots of Hennesy Black along with fantastic deals on bottles of Champagne.

A Saturday Affair is a more mature approach to West Palm Beach's nightlife, designed to evoke romance and desire through a mix of savory cuisine, seductive tunes & a refined ambiance. Experience it for yourself every saturday this Summer. 

Photographer: Chad Andreo

Model: Natalia Lopez

Make Up: Martha Borowska

Concept Design: Nick Flash & Murkem

Evening Gown Designer: Lourdes Atencio

Nick Flash Present's: Flashback Boogie

1. Brazilian Rhyme {Interlude}- Earth Wind & Fire

2. Love Has Come Around -Donald Byrd & 125th St, NYC

3. Prick Stick- Louis La Roche

4. I Can't Shake this Feeling- Grum

5. Crave You (Cassian Remix}- Flight Facilities Feat. Giselle 

6. Keep On- D Train

7. Put Your Body in It (Gigamesh Re-Edit)- Stephanie Mills

8. Heat You Up (Melt You Down)- Shirley Lites

9. Shooting Stars- Bag Raiders

10. Baby Can't Stop (Aeroplane Remix)- Lindstrøm & Christabelle 

11. Grow Up- Swick

11. The Motion- Duck Sauce

12. Me & Her- Louis la Roche

13. You've Changed- Sia

14. Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix)- Two Door Cinema Club 

15 Il Macquillage Lady [DiscoTech's Daft Punk Edit]- Sister Sledge

16. Aerodynamic (Daft Punk Remix)- Daft Punk

17. Lover in Me- Moullinex

18. Groove in You- Steve Angello

19. No Worry (Original Mix)- Discotech & Whitenoise

20. Xinobi- Day Off

21. Lift Me- Treasure Fingers

22. What am I Supposed to Do- Treasure Fingers

23. Style, Class, Flair- U-Tern

24. The Hit- Crazy P

25. No Jazz (Original Mix)- Ron May

26. I Know You Care (U-Tern Edit) - Ethel Beatty 

27. Boogie No More- Dorfmeister & Madrid de Los Austrias

28. Flashback (Eric Prydz Remix)- Calvin Harris

Flashback Boogie {2010 Disco House Mix} by Nick Flash

Citrusonic's Dance or Die WMC2k10

Thursday night at WMC was by far the coolest for me. We ended up attending Citrusonic's "Dance or Die" party at the Coco De Ville. I had been hyped about this party weeks before it actually started when I heard about it from my good pal "Dj So What", out in San Francisco. Dave, AKA "Dj So What!" had been raving about these artists ever since I've known him, so with his his help,  he arranged for us to get inside with our cameras.

The line-up of Dj's was absolutely spectacular, and although I had never heard any of them spin in person, I knew I was in for a ride. I was first introduced to Automatic Panic and DJ Cat NYC who both had some killer electro sounds that kept the pretty people of Miami on their toes. I got a chance to interview them as well and discovered that Automatic Panic had just finished up a ton of remixes including work for artists such as Tegan & Sarah and even Michael Buble'. Quite Impressive!

Next up, I listened in amazement as I heard Matt Devine & Greg from the band Kill Hannah spin. They are both from Chicago so they brought an old school Chicago house flavor mixed with some nu-disco and funky electro sounds. The sound they played fit the model-filled room perfectly with a truly sexy vibe that Miami nightclubs could certainly get used to. Murkem was there to catch an interview with them.

House Legends Larry Tee & Alexander Teqnique were also in the house representing hard for their label "Dj's are not Rockstars" along with Lauren Flax & live act "The Fire & Reason." Fire & Reason took center stage and did a live performance that brought back that nostalgic discotheque feel with some new school flava that captivated the crowd while making them boogie at the same time. The rest of the D.A.N.R crew also brought down the house and left the people of Miami wanting more.

If That's not enough, Jeremy Dawson from Shiny Toy Guns was also there to do a dj set as well as Dangerous Muse. These Rockstars know a thing or two about rocking crowds, and it was no different at the Coco Deville. Not only was their music making all the ladies go crazy, but their haircuts also got the crowd of super-models equally excited.

This Year WMC was definitely an eye opening experience for Murkem and I. The Citrusonic Dance or Die party really helped put our passion for the dj scene in perspective, so we will be devoted to bringing you much more from WMC in the years to come. For now, enjoy some of the interviews and pictures we were able to catch from this amazing event.


Automatic Panic vs Dj Cat NYC from Murkem on Vimeo.



Mat & Greg from Kill Hannah from Murkem on Vimeo.


Jeremy & Chad from Shiny Toy Guns from Murkem on Vimeo.



Alexander Technique from Murkem on Vimeo.


MK from Murkem on Vimeo.



Lauren Flax's Dark Sounds from Murkem on Vimeo.



The Fire and Reason from Murkem on Vimeo.


Dangerous Muse from Murkem on Vimeo.

Catching up with The Classixx- WMC 2k10

I can remember the first time I had ever really heard "The Classixx" I was looking through one of The Cobrasnake's photo galleries and happened to come across a music video that he had produced for them on a song called "I'll get you." The catchy hook and melody played in my head for weeks, and I was determined to find the song in 320kbps to drop in my dj sets. At that time, it was way too new so I could only find it in 128kbps on Gotta Dance Dirty.

Since I first heard them that day, I have continued to follow "The Classixx" ever expanding musical career. At this time if you aren't, I suggest you do the same. Originally hailing from L.A., they are now touring the country dj'ing, producing their own original tracks & remixes, and also working with the french electronic label Kitsune' Music. In December 2009, Kitsune released a whole remix album for the track "I'll get you", featuring artists from the likes of Treasure Fingers, Les Gillettes, and Gigamesh from the group "Discotech."

Find it on Itunes here.

Just recently at WMC 2k10, Murkem & I got to hear them live and meet them for the first time.  Their set's contained a funky mix of rare grooves and mid-tempo dance tracks that set the perfect tone for BBQing, drinking beer, and connecting with other WMC artists. They took the time to give our pal Anthony Nicholas some advice on dating and how to handle bullies and groupies. Check out some pictures and Anthony Nicholas interview here.

Classixx's advice on Bullies from Murkem on Vimeo.