MSO (Melbourne Shuffle Oldskool): July 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Global Shuffle Competition – 20 Pro-Shuffle contracts to be Won !

The formal post is on the Global Shuffle site http://msophats.goods.officelive.com/GlobalShuffleCompetition.aspx with all the specific details.

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN.

Open to everyone
Submit as many shuffle vids as you want.
Your shuffle vid must include “Global Shuffle” somewhere in the title.
TO ENTER You must subscribe to Global Shuffle on youtube and send your vid link and competition category nomination to Global Shuffle via Youtube.

COMPETITION CLOSES 15 AUGUST 2011

GLOBAL SHUFFLE COMPETITION Youtube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/GlobalShuffle

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GLOBAL SHUFFLE COMPETITION

Major Prize: 20 Pro-Shuffle Contracts to be Won.

Winners will be offered a pro-shuffle contract to appear on the GLOBAL SHUFFLE 1990:2010 2disc dvd.
The contract includes 1 Royalty/Share Unit per 1 minute of your shuffling included and free 2disc dvd sets to all winners.
Winners will be included in the Official Global Shuffle 1990:2010 collection

Main Competition Prizes:

30 (2 disc) dvd sets
50 online feature screenings.
Winners will be included in the Official Global Shuffle 1990:2010 collection

Competition Categories:

solo: 1 shuffler
pair: 2 shufflers
crew: 3+ shufflers
meet-up: 10+ shufflers
qualify: If you would like to have your shuffle vid included in the Official Global Shuffle 1990:2010 collection, but don’t wish to compete, you can nominate the qualify category.

VOTING:

Winners will be those with the highest number of public Youtube views AND ratings, Noon 15 August 2011 (Melbourne time GMT +10)

The Global Shuffle Director will also have a number of winners to select in the Directors Choice Awards.

COMPETITION ENTRY - FREE

1. You must subscribe to the Global Shuffle youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/GlobalShuffle

2. Send your vid link to GlobalShuffle (on youtube) and nominate which category you want to be in.

3. If you qualify, your vid will be listed in the qualify section as well as your nominated competition category.

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more info to come

Friday, July 16, 2010

MSO//flatline

track: MSO//flatline
composer: Garry Shepherd
year: 2005
duration: 6:09
free mp3: 320k 14MB 128k. 5.5MB

This is one of my ‘Gallery’ pieces included in the Global Shuffle soundtrack. It is designed for installation in an art gallery environment.

HOW TO LISTEN

ART GALLERY
Typically it involves multiple speakers arranged in the gallery to provide an immersive listening experience, with Doppler effects as listeners move throughout the space.

DOMESTIC SYSTEM
For domestic use it is best heard on a 5.1 home theatre system with a good sub-bass woofer.

HEADPHONES
Headphones with good bass capabilities are ideal for experiencing Binaural and Monaural beats - Sit or relax comfortably with headphones on and close eyes.

EQUIPMENT
The piece was created on Moog Modular V by Arturia screenshot below.

The work was performed live in my Nicholas Building studio (Melbourne CBD) all in one take. The work was generated from silence using only one synth, recorded direct to analog cassette audio tape from the stereo outputs, then digitally recaptured.

This is the original 1960’s analog Moog that it was based on

Thursday, July 8, 2010

How to run a Meet-Up

Meet ups are casual, fun and an excellent way to meet other shufflers in your area.

They’re really easy to do, and there’s lots of ways you can structure them, from just 5-6 people to 100’s.

Check out the mso forum for meet-ups in your area, advice on how to run a meet-up, how to get permission for a shuffle site and how to find out about local laws, even see how you can include a meet-up as part of your school work !! ;)

http://mso1.cultureforum.net/meet-ups-f16/how-to-run-a-meet-up-t621.htm#2985

ABOUT: The origins, history, culture of the underground dance style called the Melbourne Shuffle, commonly called 'shuffling'.

> The Shuffle mission : To really give a damn (Scooter. J'adore hardcore)

> This is a Melbourne Australia based blog by Melbourne born and based artist Garry Shepherd

> The Melbourne Shuffle was created in the underground arts community of Melbourne (Australia) in the early 1990's.

> The Melbourne Shuffle has 3 main genre's: Party, Rock and Goth. Each genre has it's own distinctive moves, fashion, art and lifestyles.

> There are no fixed steps in shuffling. It is largely a free form dance tradition. Each shuffler has a set of moves they shuffle around to suit their mood and setting.

> Shuffling skill is judged on the choice, sequence and presentation of the moves. Individual shufflers are encouraged to create their own moves to mix in with established moves.

> Shuffling can be done anywhere at anytime, alone or with others. Original oldskool shufflers broadcast their moves on underground TV in the 1990's. Today, Youtube is the favored medium.

> The Melbourne Shuffle has it's own unique dance pants called, PHATS.

In the time of the ancients, the Melbourne Shuffle was originally called STOMPING

Locals pronounce Melbourne - Mel-BeN

ERA's
Oldskool: 1990-96.
Commercial: 1997-2003
Global: 2006-today

DANCE CONCEPT
The Melbourne Shuffle is a dance concept. It uses all sorts of moves like building blocks, and you shuffle these moves around to suit your mood. The basic moves are easy to learn, but will take years of regular practice to reach pro level.

SHUFFLE MOVES
Stomps, turns, spins, shuffles, back steps, hand moves, lifts, jumps, hops, arm moves, elbow moves, hi-kicks, lo-kicks, glides, running man, kick behind, ...and always adding ;)

SHUFFLE GENRE'S
Oldskool, Hardstyle, Rock, Competition, Freestyle, Group Formation

SHUFFLE TERMS
Style: A collection of shuffle moves.
Sequence: A fixed order of shuffle moves.
Routine: A choreographed combination of shuffle moves.
Meet-Up: A casual gathering of Shufflers usually free in a public place, mall, carpark etc, to meet other shufflers and Shuffle.

Shuffle Vid: A youtube video of someone shuffling.

Shuffle Comp: A shuffle competition for individuals and crews.

Shuffle Crew: A group of friends who are interested in Shuffling.

Shuffle Team: A shuffle crew who perform or compete in Shuffle competitions.

Pro: An experienced and talented Shuffler.

> SHUFFLE CULTURE
Shuffle is 'All about the DANCE'. It's a dance culture, the Shufflers are the focal point. Where as RAVE culture is 'All about the music' it's a DJ culture, where the DJ's are the focal point.

> SHUFFLE RULES
The Shuffle saying 'There are no rules' came from the reality nobody in the oldskool would bother obeying them ;) But here's some general principles we're happy with.

> The Shuffle is based on freedom and mutual respect. Violence, hate, aggression, racism and sexism are not tolerated. The real world has plenty of that, and Shufflers are not interested in them.

> There is no restriction to creative freedom in shuffling. You can Shuffle to Express and Impress.

> The Shuffle can be danced solo or in a group. Both male and female can Shuffle.

> Group Shuffling can be unstructured like at a meet-up or structured in a Crew.

> The Shuffle can be spontaneous freeform or a choreographed style.

> You can Shuffle for fun, fitness, art or comps, or all the above. There are no restrictions.

> There is no limit to where you can Shuffle. In the street, carpark, mall, dance party, at home, outdoors in a forest, a city, a suburb, where ever you want to.

> Individual Shufflers are encouraged to add moves to the artform. Saying the Melbourne Shuffle is just one set of steps, is like saying spinning on your head is the only dance move in hip-hop.

> And who decides which new moves are part of the Melbourne Shuffle? Anybody! It's an inclusive artform. The Shufflers make it what it is.