"Religion of Sound" - Phil McCullough - Part One
Since I am ever on the alert for websites that reflect an endearing memory of the GOOD that has passed. I came (inadvertently) upon this website and its links.
As you may know, and for you who don't. I want to say, I have spent at least twenty years in the clubs of New York. As a freestyle dancer second to NONE (yes I CAN say that). The last ten years were spent, in true (fierce) dedication to the
soul & spirit (found) in THE PARADISE GARAGE. Yes I was known "VISUALLY" in clubs, too numerous to include with this email.
One of my dance moves through-out was my "TWIRL". Like a whirling Dervish, flicking 2 Bic Lighters as I spun. No one did it like I did, and I did it so many times, at the PARADISE GARAGE. Or my "LIGHT SABER" dancing, which prompted Larry to "sample" "Ah O B WAN, I've been waiting for you, or the introduction of the song "KEEP ME LOVE DANCING (is it all over my face)" which was played while I was the ONLY person on the stage that ran 3/4ths thru the main dance floor and my body was bombarded with red laser lighting. Well this website has a
very heavy "GARAGE" influence. Now don't get me wrong, he was NOT they only DJ that I idolized. Rene Hewitt is another. But this is about LARRY LEVAN, who's unique style and way too short life, left an impression on the WORLD and music, especially DEEP HOUSE MUSIC.
Others include, TEE SCOTT, FRANKIE KNUCKLES, DAVID MANCUSO (all though he was not of the mixing crowd, he had much to do with the SPIRIT that bonded us), EDDIE RIVERA (who was very instrumental in taking it to the streets). To describe it spiritually, he was The POPE (High Priest) for the Religion of Sound. The likes of which the world may never see again. Perhaps it was the tools, that he wielded so seemingly without effort. However, those in the know, DJ's who take their art seriously; realize that it was true DEDICATION UNCEASING...and a
helluva lot of WORK.
Now there are many of U guys that I love. Some of you have the ability to take my spirit where it longs to be. Rejoicing and making a happy noise to the creator. But LARRY took me HOME every time I was under his influence. Many a night, even
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