Let the Record Show Ep. 30: DJ Hurricane

[Bradleystp]

Originally Posted by dave790

I’m just not sure what people expect...most books of this kind don’t allow so many outside contributions, yet the boys get slammed for missing out certain people. You can’t please everyone. I imagine logistically it is hard to get everyone involved anyway. Besides, even those who made literary contributions - such as MMM - I mean it’s hardly game changing stuff is it? Aside from one or two sharp essays, a lot of the guest material is expendable. Like Ricky Powell himself!

While I agree with this, and I agree that MMM didn't add too much, I feel that Mario would have a lot to say. He was there for some major Beastie Boys recordings, hanging out and hitting record for many years. He was a major player, probably one of the biggest other than the boys themselves.

[dave790]

I 100% accept that if there is a strong case for an inexplicable omission from the guest contributors - for whatever reason - then Mario C is it. Definitely earned the title of the 4th Beastie. And I agree it would have been nice / interesting to hear from the man himself.

[Jiberish]

Originally Posted by Bradleystp

While I agree with this, and I agree that MMM didn't add too much, I feel that Mario would have a lot to say. He was there for some major Beastie Boys recordings, hanging out and hitting record for many years. He was a major player, probably one of the biggest other than the boys themselves.

Not only did he just hit record, he set up the mics and the studio, which is a huge contribution in and of itself. He also made beats with them, found and looped samples with them, wrote songs with them (more than anybody else I think?) and even sang "fucked up vocals" on... I'm blanking on the song, I know it's off CYH... maybe SGTG(?)... ALL of that is huge.

Even though I agree with everybody saying "the book is the book..." i do feel leaving his voice out completely was an odd choice. Same goes for $Mark. I bet he'd have had a story or two. Even an interjectiomn that'd have been worth reading.

However if you dig around the webs you can find a lot of interviews and articles about Mario's take on recording/producing/engineering/mixing the BBoys. It's all been said already. So what do I know?

FWIW, I'd also would have LOVED to hear what DJ Double R had to say. In the same way Kate got to have her say (which is one of my favorite parts of the book.)

But whatevs. I LOVE the book. Keep it on the toilet and read it often. Been looking forward to grabbing the audio book one of these days and deep diving into that experience.

[Micodin]

Originally Posted by Jiberish

But whatevs. I LOVE the book. Keep it on the toilet and read it often. Been looking forward to grabbing the audio book one of these days and deep diving into that experience.

i did the trifecta when it came out. book, audiobook and ebook. the audiobook is great for long car/plane rides (and it has extra treats in it) and the ebook is great for the phone and iPad to follow along or for the backpack (and it’s less bulkier) and i too agree the book is great for the toilet haha. lots of quick stories in there.

speaking of books, Glen E Friedman’s new book Together Forever is out and holy shit is it good. there’s a ton of pics i’ve never seen before and it makes a great addition to the Beastie books collection. but i’m sure someone will find something to whinge about lols.

[Laver1969]

I’ll add a couple of points. I attended the LA book event and Mario was there. I spoke to him real briefly and said I wished he had a little feature/article/story in the book. He replied with how they had enough folks involved and seemed perfectly fine with it.

Also- for anyone who hasn’t gotten the audiobook- there’s something magical about hearing Adam and Mike tell their stories. Some of the guest readers worked great and some not so much. Highly recommend!

[Jiberish]

Originally Posted by Laver1969

I’ll add a couple of points. I attended the LA book event and Mario was there. I spoke to him real briefly and said I wished he had a little feature/article/story in the book. He replied with how they had enough folks involved and seemed perfectly fine with it.

cool. Good to hear.

I'd love to read a whole book by Mario. His personal story coming up, buying up gear, partnering with $mark etc. it's a great American success story, for sure. And he has so many pearls of wisdom about studio techniques across all the bands he's worked with.

[Sir SkratchaLot]

Originally Posted by Laver1969

Also- for anyone who hasn’t gotten the audiobook- there’s something magical about hearing Adam and Mike tell their stories. Some of the guest readers worked great and some not so much. Highly recommend!

Agree. Mixmaster Mike's section is 50 times better when you listen to him read it over that bugged out beat.

[Jiberish]

Originally Posted by Sir SkratchaLot

Agree. Mixmaster Mike's section is 50 times better when you listen to him read it over that bugged out beat.

Sweet. I've been wondering if there was music in the audio book. READING the book felt like listening to a new album (to me) so I can only imagine listening to them tell the stories with occasional beats is even better.

[Brother McDuff]

i listen to the audio book nearly monthly, every time im in nyc for work. its fantastic. however i do always skip the MMM and Roy Choi sections. the cookie puss bit is a bit longwinded and unnecessary as well. i feel these interjections work alot better as extra treats in the book format, but not so much as audio excerpts..