"Ask the Dj" interview: Feat "Murk" - Ralph Falcon

[biznation00]

Miami Herald feature by Mike Hammersly on Murk. Click link below to view:
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...e/13299267.htm

Oscar G and Ralph Falcon are well known on their own, with residencies at Space and crobar, respectively. But together the dynamic duo have flourished under the partnerships Murk and Funky Green Dogs (remember Dark Beat a couple years ago?). Sunday night at Mansion, the pair start their first residency together as Murk. Falcon takes time to talk about the new gig; 305-532-1525.

Q: What can we expect from you and Oscar at Mansion?

Expect us to go all-out on this one. This will be a special night for us, something we could call our own. We love our hometown, and those who have supported us over the years. It's time to pay them back.

Q: How did you two meet, and what made you decide to partner up?

Oscar and I met up way back in the third grade at a little old school called Coral Way Elementary on Southwest 13th Avenue (Ms. Thomas' homeroom class -- ha, ha). We've been close ever since then and both have had a unique appreciation for music since back in the day.

Q: Who has had the most influence on developing your sound?

People like Danny Tenaglia, Junior Vasquez, Tony Humphries, David Morales and Frankie Knuckles. I remember listening to Danny T at Cheers and thinking, ``This is it -- this is where we have to be musically.''

Q: How old were you when you knew you'd be a DJ, and what were the circumstances?

For me, it was 16. Back then there were so many DJs in Miami. It was a fun way for young kids to have a good time and make some money. One of my friends was a DJ with a garage full of equipment, so I started playing around to the point where his mom would have to kick me out of the house. As far as Oscar, I remember him spinning his own 12th birthday party with mismatched speakers on either side of his makeshift turntable. Wish I'd had a camera.

Q: Miami's nightclub scene has its peaks and valleys. How healthy is it now?

Basically, I think we're spoiled. I remember around the time Oscar and I started working together there were about three decent clubs in town and maybe one of those clubs was DJ-driven. Now we have dozens of places with talent brought in from all corners of the Earth on a weekly basis. Also, [Winter Music] Conference week has risen to an unbelievable level. Nowhere else do you get the amount of talent in a week's time like we do here. If you ask me, the scene is healthier than ever.

Q: Do you think technological advances have diminished the quality of today's new DJs?

I used to think all the new breakthroughs in technology were a great thing. Now I think it's more of a double-edged sword. While the advances have allowed more and more talented DJs and producers to zoom to the top quickly, it has also enabled a bunch of wannabes to crash the party.

Q: What would you do if you had to change careers?

OK, that's a tough one. Never really done anything else, but if I had to pick, it would probably be something like filmmaking.

Q: What do you love to do in your free time?

One thing I love to do is go fishing. Whenever I have a few days off, I'll head down to the Keys with a bunch of my friends and hit the water.

Q: What about you would surprise people?

I think a lot of people figure DJs to be these nonstop party persons, which I'm not. I like to hang at home with my girl and my son and do normal boring stuff.

www.murkmadeinmiami.com

[Bling]

good stuff

[ramon]

I think someone needs to do a MURK fishing tournament

[biznation00]

Originally Posted by Biznation00

Q: Miami's nightclub scene has its peaks and valleys. How healthy is it now?

Basically, I think we're spoiled. I remember around the time Oscar and I started working together there were about three decent clubs in town and maybe one of those clubs was DJ-driven. Now we have dozens of places with talent brought in from all corners of the Earth on a weekly basis. Also, [Winter Music] Conference week has risen to an unbelievable level. Nowhere else do you get the amount of talent in a week's time like we do here. If you ask me, the scene is healthier than ever.

www.murkmadeinmiami.com

There's been talk coming from Saleen that the scene is dead & then some & it isn't what it used to be. I simply think that today there are more clubs... alot more clubs in competition! With that said, it opens the door for new djs & promoters (more competition!). If you see clubs today goin' open format more often I think it's because the true quality of our EDM community is very small & certain clubs just aren't getting it right from the start.

Back about 5-7 years ago, there weren't as many clubs as today. Even so, new clubs didn't open with the idea of "cashing in" with the big dj. Today, I think it seems thats the solution to new club owners. Open a club, rely on the dj's name to bring in the masses & not your marketing & if he doesn't, the poor dj takes the blame (rarely the marketing team). Sure it's probably always been that way, but today with so many clubs around, you see it alot more often.

More failure, less success!

But does that mean that the scene is dead? I don't think so... The strong survive & the quality parties are still out there. Quantity will seem to reduce Quality numbers when looking at the overall big picture. The scene isn't dead, I just think some people are getting reality checks & you have to do things right & live this to have a productive product. Reality sucks in our "fantasy" clubland world, but you better live that way & go into every venture with your feet on the ground. It's a dog eat dog scene!

Open discussion...

Anyway, congrats on the "ask the dj" feature OG & Ralph!
www.murkmadeinmiami.com

[V. Barbarino]

good interview.... though I read somewhere that truthfuly Ralph admited he did in fact get his ass kicked by Scott Stapp of Creed... jk :P

[coach]

Originally Posted by Biznation00

Open a club, rely on the dj's name to bring in the masses & not your marketing & if he doesn't, the poor dj takes the blame (rarely the marketing team). Sure it's probably always been that way, but today with so many clubs around, you see it alot more often.

:-X

[davidorth]

Originally Posted by Biznation00

Miami Herald feature by Mike Hammersly on Murk. Click link below to view:
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...e/13299267.htm


Q: What can we expect from you and Oscar at Mansion?

Expect us to go all-out on this one. This will be a special night for us, something we could call our own. We love our hometown, and those who have supported us over the years. It's time to pay them back.


www.murkmadeinmiami.com

special night indeed.

we'll be expecting you all this and every other sunday.

see you soon ;D

[Josephmama]

Originally Posted by David

[quote author=Biznation00 link=board=2;threadid=22816;start=0#msg270491 date=1133854807]
Miami Herald feature by Mike Hammersly on Murk. Click link below to view:
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald...e/13299267.htm


Q: What can we expect from you and Oscar at Mansion?

Expect us to go all-out on this one. This will be a special night for us, something we could call our own. We love our hometown, and those who have supported us over the years. It's time to pay them back.


www.murkmadeinmiami.com

special night indeed.

we'll be expecting you all this and every other sunday.

see you soon ;D


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A FABULOUS party it was!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on the interview........... We will be there again this Sunday Biz............. with bells on!! ;D

[biznation00]

Thanks for being a part of it kiddo... I'll see you Sunday!
www.murkmadeinmiami.com

[klubveteran]

booooooooring :








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