{"id":2729,"date":"2018-10-30T18:25:49","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T18:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.halcyon-sf.com\/main\/?p=2729"},"modified":"2019-01-01T23:18:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-01T23:18:37","slug":"dec-31-new-years-eve-with-gene-farris-extended-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halcyon-sf.com\/main\/dec-31-new-years-eve-with-gene-farris-extended-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve with Gene Farris (Extended Set)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GENE FARRIS<\/h5>\n

\"\"Gene Farris is the sinister minister of dance music\u00b9s changing sounds. Farris\u00b9s global DJ track record and extensive discography of over forty productions are definitely a testament to the true Chicago house sound. Farris\u2019s unique dexterous DJ style that includes extended sultry, melodic blends with tuff beats makes him a party favorite around the world. House music is Farris\u2019s undoubted passion that also drives his full flavored, colorful studio creations. Farris\u2019s deep roots in house music and strive to be the best keeps him on the global electronic music industry\u2019s cutting edge.<\/p>\n

Pushed by local kids in his South Side neighborhood of Chicago Gene Farris caught the DJ bug at the tender age of twelve. Inspired by the likes of Ron Hardy, Prince, and Roy Ayers Farris began blending a mixture of funk, disco, and soul combined with eighties\u2019 pop icons such as, Duran Duran. One may still hear hints of disco in his style.<\/p>\n

Even in his early years Farris was constantly on the move. By making mix tapes for his neighborhood buddies and selling them at many famed Windy City record stores like Gramaphone, Farris\u2019s spinning skills quickly developed. Not only did Farris\u2019s style evolve, his reputation rapidly grew. After many late nights \u2018beatn\u2019 down neighborhood block parties, Farris earned his childhood dream slot warming up for legendary Ron Hardy and Ron Carrol at the epic AKA Club.<\/p>\n

As the early nineties approached, Gene Farris became a major player in the thriving Chicago dance scene. Wanting to hear more diverse house music Farris inevitably began to produce his own tracks. His first production style was tuff, loopy and tracky House. At the time Cajmere (of Green Velvet) just started a new label named, Relief Records. Close friend, Ron Trent, urged Farris take his hard hitting tunes to Relief Records. Trent thought Farris\u2019s tracky sound was perfect for the early Relief.<\/p>\n

House music history was made when Farris took his demo to Relief Records. Hanging out in the Relief office was another young Chicago DJ called Sneak, who also just made his first demo. Farris and Sneak both had their tracks signed. The \u201cFarris Wheel\u201d EP was Farris\u00b9s debut release for Relief in 1994. Gene Farris, alongside like minded musicians such as DJ Sneak, Paul Johnson, Derrick Carter, DJ Rush, Ron Trent, Boo Williams and Glen Underground formed the new wave of notorious, soon to be globe trotting Chicago DJs and producers.<\/p>\n

The \u201cFarris Wheel\u201d EP was the beginning of a prolific production career. Gene Farris\u00b9s discography highlights works released on dance music\u00b9s most respected labels such as, Defected\/Fluential, Soma Records, Siesta Music, Force Inc., Formaldehyde, 83 West\/ Camouflage, Communique, Defmix, Static, and more.<\/p>\n

Being a leader in the industry, Gene Farris started his own label, Farris Wheel Recordings, Inc. in 1998, with \u201cThe Copa Cabana\u201d EP. Among the label\u00b9s many loved EPs is FWR 008 \u201cThe Spirit\u201d \u2013 Gene Farris featuring Sneak remix. In February of 2001, Gene Farris unveiled Farris Wheel Recordings\u2019s spin-off, Farris Wheel Limited. Farris\u2019s concept for the new imprint is to steer away from saturated samples and feature more original, organic productions. Farris Wheel Limited artists are incorporating live feeds into their melodic soulful beats. Also, 2003 will see the release of the Farris Wheel imprint\u2019s first CD compilation of the its own catalouge mixed by Gene Farris.<\/p>\n

Currently, Farris continues his travels around the globe DJing for his fans throughout the United States, Canada, and many European countries like Croatia, Holland, Israel, and Russia. However, Farris still finds time in his busy schedule to devote in the studio. He is is working on a full length album of original music for release in 2003. Farris\u2019s motive for the album is to push beyond the barriers of the current house music sound. Farris already collaborated with many remarkable dance musicians such as renowned house vocalist, Robert Owens and a fresh New York City production favorite, Onionz (just to name a few).<\/p>\n

When asked about his future in music Gene Farris passionately replies, \u201cHouse music is my one and only true love. I\u2019ve been with her for over sixteen years and never plan on leaving. She\u2019s my peace\u2026 me and the music.\u201d<\/p>\n