Posted: 17 Sep 2007, 7:39pmSubject: AM::Audio - Noddy's Last Set
After more than a decade behind the wheels of steel the one and only DJ Noddy announced that it was time for him to hang up the headphones. It was only fitting that he play one last peak time set, opening up for Calyx and Teebee at one of Adelaide's favourite rave venues: St Pauls. Noddy was kind enough to let us present his last set (before he decided to come out of retirement for Patch's farewell
) to the massive. Here it is... 
D-Bridge - Nothing is True
Optical - To Shape the Future Rmx
Fortran - The End Part II
Unknown Error - The Yearning
Chris Su - Solaris Theme VIP
Break & Hydro - Immaculate
Fierce & Fresh - Innocence
Shimon - Hush Hush
Stakka & Skynet - Biosfear
Ed Rush & Optical - Sicknote
Moving Fusion - The Beginning
Silent Witness - Off Day
Dillinja - Fluid
Nasty Habits - Shadow Boxing
Ryme Tyme & DJ Trace - Move VIP
Break - Gunk
D-Bridge - True Romance VIP
Technical Itch - Turn Me Out
Mampi Swift - Ressurection
??? Can’t remember
BC - Tumpa
Dom & Optical - Quadrant 6
DKay & Rawful - Be There 4 U (Dylan Rmx)
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Noddy also took the time to answer a few questions for us...
1 Top 5/10 tunes of your DJ "career"?
I have to put this in 2 sections. First up are my 10 favourite tunes from the past 15 years:
The Orb – A Huge Ever Pulsating Brain
Indo Tribe – The Owl
Omni Trio – Who Are You
Foul Play – Music is the Key
Break & Hydro – Immaculate
LTJ Bukem – Atlantis
Rachel Wallace – Tell Me Why
PFM & MC Conrad – The Western Tune
Hive, Gridlok & D-Bridge – Standing Room Only
Joey Beltram – Mentasm
The next are the 5 tunes that people would associate with me as a DJ. Tunes that I was one of the only people to play and I guess that people associate with me as a DJ.
Hardsequencer – Brain Crash
Dread – Quantum Leap
Alien Factory – Tomorrow
Dom & Fierce – Quadrant 6
D.R Base – Don’t Stop
2 Most memorable moments from the early days.
Definitely the underground raves. Events like Fruit of the gods, Excalibur, Smile etc. Minimal promotion, just word of mouth through the die hard ravers meaning the events had the best crowds and the best vibes. Also, pretty much every week at Discovery and even Chemistry to a point. Having a weekly club which was packed every week meant that as a DJ you could break new tunes, take the odd risk and also create a unique style for yourself.
3 Most memorable moment from recent times?
Unfortunately there haven’t been that many – not as a DJ anyway. Events these days are basically just concerts focussing on whoever the guest DJ is. I’ve had some awesome times on the dancefloor thanks to some quality acts, but as a DJ there hasn’t been much.
4 How has the scene progressed since its conception ?
Unfortunately it has segregated and I don’t see it ever changing I’m afraid. Everyone is too concerned with their own little sub culture which is still cool, but at the beginning no matter what style you liked – you were still considered part of the ONE scene. Nowadays people only seem to associate with people into the same music as them. Also, I think nowadays because so many people make their living from the industry they’re only interested in protecting their career. In the early days everyone’s main priority was promoting the music and the culture before their own personnel goals. That said, at least the music is still moving forward and at the end of the day, that’s what really counts.
The other thing I loved about the old days was finding and breaking new music. With the internet and the constant internationals everyone knows every tune before they are released. I used to love lining up at Central Station every week, going through sometimes 100’s of tunes trying to find that gem that nobody else had. It was definitely more challenging as a DJ, especially when it came to breaking a new style. DJing was more than just being a great mixer – you really had to be able to read the crowd. I think that’s an art that has been lost in recent times.
5 What was your first BIG set?
My first proper set to a decent dancefloor was probably Excalibur @ Camelot Castle. Awesome rave and a rockin vibe - will never forget it.
6 Biggest influences over the years?
Before I started DJing it would have to have been HMC, Angu$ & Brendon. They were just such incredible DJs, not just technically but mentally as well. And thankfully they not only put up with an annoying little raver hanging around but they were willing to pass on advice about how to read a crowd and work a dancefloor. Then it has to be System AD – he was the one who introduced me to decks and taught me how to mix. I’d also have to mention guys like ATB, Madness, MPK & PMA as we were all trying to break through at the same time. We would mix together, compare tunes etc and force each other to improve and master the art. In recent times, I wouldn’t say he’s influenced me as such, but I have to give props to this cheeky little cunt called Patch because he has just taken things to another level in this town. Some of his sets recently have just blown me away.
