SOMETHING VICIOUS

We just wanna do hood rat things with our friends.

2008-09-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

Due to the continued disturbance of our right to quiet enjoyment by the powers that be, we've moved down the street to a much more tolerant neighborhood. With thanks to Ubiquity Hosting, always keeping it straight gully, we are living large at.... somethingvicious.com. Serious respect to Melty for sorting all this shight out. Big ups!

This will likely be the last post on a blogspot account. It was fun while it lasted but we are taking our vicious swagger some place else. cause its fun.

Fuck street signs.

While at our new domicile, please enjoy a complimentary listening of the Something Vicious vol. 1 mix.

Best regards!

OUR HOUSE (Martin Ternander) - Madness

A Desert In My Mouth

2008-09-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

"No, that's the opposite of what is good."

My first introduction to Derrick Comedy was the infamous Bro-Rape investigative report. Afterward, I was slayed by the story of Prince Reggie K and his experience with rocking a permanent bboy stance. They've since taken a break from the YouTube productions to work on a full length film titled Mystery Team. It could be kinda cool. Kinda fucking cool.

"Hip-hop is basically the struggle to bring beverages to your mouth."

KANYE: Lover of Fighter?!?

2008-09-16T08:35:00.000-07:00

What a strange coincidence...Kanye releases a track off his new album which is a somber and downtempo song about keeping his love locked down but then is arrested for assaulting a member of the paparazzi. SMACK! He definitely couldn't have gotten so amped from listening to his new tune! For me, the song is kind of a let down, but the remixes are hott! Maybe Kanye was all geared up from the recent work his new track has received. Either way, keep fighting the good fight Kanye. Remixers have got yo back.

LOVE LOCKDOWN (original) - Kanye West
LOVE LOCKDOWN (Hatchmatik Remix) - Kanye West
LOVE LOCKDOWN (that ROAN refix) - Kanye West
LOVE LOCKDOWN (Chew Fu Small Room Fix) - Kanye West
LOVE LOCKDOWN (Flufftronix edit) - Kanye West

Who the F is this guy!?!

2008-09-13T12:18:00.000-07:00

Some of you may already be familiar with The Death Set (refer below to the negative thinking remix my bro and I put together). These guys are definitely on blast right now with their new remix album. There's a remix of negative thinking on the album by a little known producer who goes by the name of Treasure Fingers. Who the fuck is this guy? He seemed to come out of nowhere.**

NEGATIVE THINKING (treasure fingers remix) - The Death Set
ANTI-ANTI (treasure fingers remix) - Snowden
HOT (treasure fingers remix) - Big Gipp
CURIOUS (treasure fingers remix) - Romanthony
DON'T KNOW (treasure fingers remix) - One Hand Loves the Other
TORTOISE (treasure fingers remix) - One Hand Loves the Other

**I got mad jokes y'all!

Stupid Human Tricks

2008-09-11T08:40:00.000-07:00

I would like to bring everyone's attention to a new fad I'm encountering on the regular...stupidity. Its in. Its like the new pink. This fad is openly embraced by the popular media: youtube, news outlets, and resonates, along with bass, at party scenes. There's a sense of populism fueling this movement. And instead of ranting about this cultural trend I would like to provide a soundtrack. So turn down the smart and pump up the stupid!

First up, Bill O'Reily. He's a self-proclaimed "culture warrior" and has convinced millions of other nonreflective Americans that they too can be like him...dumb as hell.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.
DOIN' IT LIIIIVE (Discotech Mix)- Bill O'Reily

Next, we have the infamous Soulja Girl. You know I really do feel bad for this girl. She obviously has some rhyming talent but instead of yelling from the vocal booth to get her headphones turned up she turns her inner thug on an old woman sitting in a packed train. Bipolar or not, thats stupid mean.

MARTA Girl (Original Bmore Club version) - Ludachrist
I'm Pressin Charges (Napoleon Solo Remix) - Soulja Girl
I'm Pressin Charges (Jesus was a black jew productions) - Soulja Girl

Moving on to our next thread of stupid, hatin' on Obama. dumb, dumb, dumb. The next track was crafted from a minister's sermon showering criticisms on our future president. But, instead of reflecting this man's apparent ignorance, DJ Excel made this track into an instant banger that can be appreciated in clubs and dirty basements everywhere. Oh Bama gettin' money!

That's What a Pimp Does - DJ Excel

Finally, as a mega stupid bonus, here's a track my bro and I put together. Its vulgar and ignorant as a mother fucker. Grab it.

Semen On Yo Lips - THE SMASH BROTHERS

So, where can we look for a remedy? Exposure. Get your ass to the library and do work son...

Particle Physics Up In The Club

2008-09-09T07:15:00.001-07:00

Hear about that Large Hadron Collider that's going to get powered on tomorrow (9/10)? Get ready for some serious particle acceleration. Droppin' crazy science. And in that same trend, we've got this amazing rap from a science writer w/ CERN, Katherine McAlpine (alpinekat). She's got mad, angry skills and the scientific know-how to deliver. Supposedly this project cost somewhere around six billion dollars. We can only hope that most of it went towards producing this video:

Inspired? Thought so, biaaaatch. Drop that science, girl! Rock'em in the head.

New(ish) Ish - Variety Pack

2008-09-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

Hello, I'm melty. I posted these tracks once before and they disappeared. Was it an act of God or was it a sneaky attempt by rival blogsmiths to thwart our ascendancy into the upper echelons of the blogosphere? Who the fuck knows? Better yet, who the fuck cares? I just used some explicit language. It made me feel tough. Real tough. Like a gangster.

Queue the picture!

Take 2!

Munk - Live Fast Die Old (Featuring Asia Argento)
Murs - Can It Be (Album Version)
Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon (The Anthem)
Kid Sister - Pro Nails (Tepr Remix)
MGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)
The Black Ghosts - Anyway You Choose To Give It (Fake Blood Remix)
Amon Tobin - Taxidermia (Magpie Remix)

Support the artists. Buy an album, go see a show, pick up a shirt, send them an encouraging letter, compliment them on their taste in breakfast cereal, volunteer to become their own personal indentured servant.

Obama: Great Driver, Party Leader

2008-09-05T13:02:00.000-07:00

I've been busy lately and kinda sad. It just so happens that one of my posts disappeared (or was accidentally deleted... by Zach!). Oh well. I've got some of it saved and I'll re-post the MP3 links so you can get in on the fun. Still kinda sad though. I really wish a super-fun party-jeep would come scoop me up...

All the Girls Standing in the Line for the Bathroom

2008-09-01T20:26:00.001-07:00

After decades and decades of struggle on the part of (the finer) portion of the human race, a female has finally reached the upper-most halls of political participation--well, almost.

Sarah Palin, 2 year governor of the great state of Alaska, became the first female candidate for vice-president on a Republican ticket after receiving the nod from the 'White Tornado' himself, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). Already, her designation has ignited a veritable forest fire of controversy. The shady dismissal of a state employee involving family politics, a pregnant teenage daughter, rumors of her newborn actually being this same daughter's first child, etc.. etc... etc..

What should we think about this? A woman in the White House... A potential (fairly likely for the 72 year old potential pres. candidate) female Commander in Chief... A fresh face for the world to feast their eyes on... sounds good. But, gals and gents.. is this the type of person.. woman.. politician (republican or democrat).... we wish to see at the helm of the most powerful political station in alllllll the land? Really, think of an updated version of Dick Cheney, except more mobile, attractive, and not as liable to lose all function and signs of life due to a bunk circulation system. She likes guns too(!!!!)... cooking elk, babies, the pageant circle, snowmobiles and.... pipelines?

Do you smell that....?...

Shit yea! That's America.

Of all the girls standing in the line for the bathroom... why her?

TOUCH (AC Slater remix) - Trash Yourself

YOUR NUMBER (Dmerit Remix) - Nadia Oh

EVERYBODY NOSE (Atomic Hooligan Remix) - N.E.R.D.
(link fixed)

sunday funday!

2008-08-31T15:53:00.000-07:00

absolutely beautiful day here in the 315. my bro and i sweated out some serious bass last night on 918 ackerman. it was a great start to the semester and made me feel all freaky cool inside. so even though my bike tire totally flatted out on me and am now stuck on the couch im feeling like a milli!
on that note, i wanted to show my love for life via the most appropriate medium...kick ass, sonic boom, tunes. the following tracks are definitely all about the love. pass them on to your boo or shawty and watch two become one. oh dip.

FOLLOW YOU - Future Islands
these guys have been on my top list for a while now. lots of good tunes that never fail to inspire.

IN THE MORNING - Junior Boys
this song is sexy as hell. that is all.

ANNABELLE - Hail Social
judging by all the remix work these guys have been getting people dig their sound. this is one of their originals that trounces all the remixes ive come across. im a fan.

LOVE BY TELESCOPE - The So Long Showdown
like, this guy is like totally my best friend. but for real, ive known this guy since sophomore year of high school. we spent countless hours in his basement listening to heavy metal, writing music, and killing brain cells. im basically in love. check out his myspace and graphic design company

TOO YOUNG (toxic avenger remix) - The Secret Handshake
thank you baby jesus for remixes. talented young guy but his originals are definitely not my style. the face melting, italian stallion known as toxic avenger takes this track and puts the bump to the grind

ROMANTIC (flosstradamus remix) - Walter Meego
here are two chicago area acts that have been receiving a whole lot of press lately. floss takes an already danceable track and gives it that club worthy bounce. be on the look out for both these acts in a venue near you.

2008-08-29T11:39:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I last posted. School started so that means classes to take and teach. Im really not complaining. Grad school is not easy but its better than the range of alternatives. Either way, there has definitely been some vicious posting activity lately and I want to keep this crazy train rolling. Check out my bro from buffalo Chae Hawk. He's one of the realest and hardest workers Ive come across. Show his myspace some love and be on the look out for this dude.

MEAL TICKET - Chae Hawk ft. David Miller

GAS IN THE TANK (SMASH remix) - Chae Hawk

Only If You Know You Live

2008-08-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

Explosive! Bustin' loose!

( god bless you )

I tried throwing a Clipse vocal over a beat. Blast it:
Clipse vs. Melty - Only If You Know You Live [Remix]
(1st draft)

dance music is fun

2008-08-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

Its Friday. The flashing lights are beckoning. Make good choices.

The Smash Brothers are throwing bass comets at Vinyl (Armory Sq., Syracuse, NY) tonight and blasting some world beat at Metro (Westcott St, Syracuse, NY) tomorrow. Get your rage levels pumping people.

We deejayed last night. Zach sat on an invisible chair and cracked his dome on the wall. He is ok. His mixes were filthy good. But, please send commonsense.

Here are my enlightened suggestions as far as a weekend soundtrack is concerned. enjoy!

MOVE FOR ME - Kaskade feat. DeadMau5
who isn't a sucker for the sliced and diced vocals of a dance floor vixen? DeadMau5 is fun.

DIRTY DIANA (Dexplicit remix) - Michael Jackson
this bassline makes me want to shoot a rocket launcher... niche at its 4/4-to-the-face finest.

TECHNIK - Zoo Brazil
wOw! the builds in this track gave me a heart murmur. Prepare to wreck some dancefloors with this one. Check out Zoo Brazil here.

Friday Rap | I feel like bustin' loose!

2008-08-22T07:15:00.000-07:00

It's Friday morning. Friday's are really cool. You should write a paper about it. Or, you could write a rap like this delightful old lady - spitting that hot fiyaaah! The video cuts off her last bit, but I'm pretty sure she goes on to suggest getting hyped on massive quantities of Rage-O-Rade© and then proceeding to bust loose.

Chill Mega-Bro, You Actin' Crazy

2008-08-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

Seriously, if you invite me to play as your fourth man in a game of doubles (Badminton) and profess to be playing for fun, don't get your panties in a twist when I proceed to destroy you (with the help of your friend, no less) three games in a row. Maybe you misunderstood my tone when I was just fucking around . Maybe you're just a hostile mega-bro. Either way, bitch got raped like the symbolic representation of a robot dominating Mother Earth from behind.

Now that that's settled, check out this track from Brooklyn based Math Head featured on the latest XLR8R sampler CD (Incite 64). It will rock your mental loins. The Math Head MySpace has some additional tasty bits, too. Thrill Kill is hot and DreamTiger has that sexual magic. Chegggit:

Get Hype - Math Head

Disclaimer:

If the gentleman referred to as a bitch in this post happens to be important, famous, or possesses "coattails" which lead to the promised land of fame and fortune, please (PLEASE) forgive me. Thank you.

Hands off my GOLD, Malaysia!

2008-08-18T13:22:00.000-07:00

In other news, Chinese badminton superstar Lin Dan (dubbed "Super Dan"), grabbed the Gold Medal on home soil in the Men's Singles Badminton final at the 2008 Olympics. Oh, what's that you say? Who gives a shit about badminton? Wake the fuck up. The shuttlecock comes off the racquet at 200MPH when hit with skill. Might catch some feathers in your grill, son. You want some action? I'll see you at NYCB, sucka.

In mostly un-related news, I love this Jokers of the Scene remix of Water Lilly & St. Plomb's Shake A Leg. Released by Mental Groove and available at Boomkat, this track is immense. The guys do work. Some of that work was done through up and coming label, Fool's Gold. Check 'em out.

Shake A Leg (Jokers of the Scene Remix) - Water Lilly & St. Plomb

McCarren Park Pool / JellyNYC

2008-08-18T11:15:00.001-07:00

Speaking of pool parties, yesterday at McCarren Park Pool, located in the uber-hip-neverland of Greenpoint Brooklyn, JellyNYC hosted what might be one of their last free events. As you might've seen in the New York Times, the powers that be are discussing the future of McCarren Park Pool which may include re-establishing the venue as a legitimate pool and subsequently ending it's run as one of the most celebrated music venues in Brooklyn. I could go on, but there's no need. The Times paid someone to do that.

It’s Been Quite a Pool Party, but the Days Grow Short

Aesop Rock graced the stage with Rob Sonic at his side and DJ Whiz on the wheels (the illustrious El Producto decided to make an appearance, too) after introductory performances from groups Panther and Chin Chin. Where the music was decent, the atmosphere was great.

Imagine, if you will, a huge empty pool filled with good spirited, water-gun wielding kids (from toddlers to oldies) enjoying the hell out of this opportunity. On one end, there was an inflatable slip 'n slide (inflatable = no nut crunching) to rival the classic Crocodile Mile and, on the other, a huge court set-up for dodge-ball. Now, imagine all this decaying. Melting smiles, scattered remnants of a thousand pairs of Ray-Bans, water-guns confiscated, etc... That might suck. Sure a real pool would be cool, they always are, but I'd hate to see artists lose this venue as an outlet. More importantly, I'd hate to see my only chance of slipping AND sliding, in one succinct action, disappear.

POOL PARTY!!!!

2008-08-18T09:57:00.000-07:00

My bro and I decided that this absolutely vicious forum needed a bit of diversity-a party of sorts-and what better way to solidify this new group effort than to break into a random pool and recreate various events that should have been in the Olympics. Last night was craziness. Caroline totally owned the dive contest based on her commitment to creativity and Nathan whooped some tricks in the free for all race. Eat your heart out Michael Phelps! Welcome to the party.

THE PARTY (LA Riots Party Dub) - Justice and Uffie
i hear this track all the time but LA Riots did it right...betta ask somebody.

THE BEACH PARTY - Hot Chip
here's a tune to get your mellow on

PARTY LIKE US - AC Slater
all I can say is that this track is straight fire

Fridays @ Vinyl

2008-08-17T21:18:00.000-07:00

we will be deejaying for the next few Fridays at VINYL in Armory Sq., Syracuse, NY.

i want pizza.

2008-08-14T08:08:00.001-07:00

stupid.. stupid.. stupid.. i should not have been up in the club last night.. sippin on that tequila. my guts were heaved. and there was no late night pizza in sight. wtf.

eitherway, the bro and I stopped by BAR last night in syracuse, where our good friend DJ AFAR was spinning a joint set with SILAS. We have worked with Afar in the past with our regular party at the Bull and Bear, TIGHT AND BAGGY.

Not many people there, but a good track list (primarily hip hop blends with some choice drum 'n bass mixed in for good measure) combined with $1 PBR and HighLife tall boys made for a swell evening. Also, while Zach and I were standing outside, we spotted the lead singer of legendary metalcore band, Earth Crisis. That was cool. We heard that they are in the process of recording new tracks. Big up to them.

Yo syracuse people, start buying your own cigarettes. seriously. im all out.

Check out DJ AFAR here.

Here are some selections:

(1) DELIVERANCE - Earth Crisis
this song jams from these syracuse greats.

(2) THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR WALKING IT OUT - Dj Metric
great b-more mash-up.. sure to get the club straight crunk.. even from the lames who insist on listening to radio jams. it has found its way into many of our set lists. thanks metric.

(3) EASY (LIKE SUNDAY MORNING)_Titts Remix - The Commodores (Tittsworth Remix)
while not a sunday morning, this recent track from Tittsworth really puts life into perspective.. and makes you dance at the same time.

damn that's vicious

2008-08-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

this is the first of what i hope to be many posts on this totally vicious blogspot. i've never been much for online blogging. i guess i was so jaded by all the late 90s online journal sites that seemed too have been populated by all the bleeding hearts of my generation. those kids sucked. while i was busy killing brain cells with slayer and thc they were filling the internet with useless emotional waste. piss on that! over the last couple years my perception has really been changed (check out other smokin' blogs under the "players" section). so with the help of my bro i hope to contribute a lil' somethin' somethin'. so with that said, here's some tunes to get your "vicious" on...

(1) GIMME HEAD (dj ayres edit) - Dj Deeon vs. Three Six Mafia
same beat. Deeon has a way of making everything a little more offensive.

(2) STINKIN' RICH - Serani
came back from Dominica with this dance hall anthem. enjoy.

(3) YOU'RE SO GANGSTA - Chromeo
this song reminds me of the family guy episode where Peter has his own personal soundtrack. this would be the title track from my own vicious soundtrack.

Be Virtuous - And You Will Be Vicious.

2008-08-13T13:46:00.001-07:00

this is our blog. it is vicious like a pair of raptors, killing stuff.

my brother, zach, and I live, attend graduate school, and grind on the streets of Syracuse, NY.

we are stealthily attempting to fashion a club scene from the remnants of a once internationally known hardcore movement (315!!!) and an isolated university campus. we regularly smash house parties, campus events, and club nights around the area.

at SOMETHING VICIOUS, we will blog choice mixes and club nights, including our own, as well as provide uninformed discussion and offensive images on such disparate subjects politricks, fashion trends, who-done-its and other miscellaneous what-nots.

check out our myspace here.

and, start thinking about this...

(1) NEGATIVE THINKING (SMASH remix) - The Death Set
one of our own.. a remix of baltimore dance-punk assault team, The (mutha fuckin') Death Set.