DJ NeVoc....Alex Gilchrist....Has Left A Legacy Of Music To Soothe Our Troubles And Keep Us Connected To His Spirit
Monday, July 20, 2009 
To all of our readers, DJ NeVoc was due to be featured on The Buzz later this Fall before he left for his tour of duty in Iraq. Sadly we won't be writing that DJ Buzz Survey feature for him, but rather we are writing a final Buzz Tribute with the help of NeV's friends, family and colleagues... It is our intention to celebrate DJ NeVoc's brief, but highly successful and prolific career in the music industry as a DJ, remixer, Club Manager, Resident DJ, soldier, husband, brother and son.
As with all remixes, there's a beginning and an end to the song. So too is it in life...In this case, the life of Alex Gilchrist, "DJ NeVoc" aka NeV, ended far too early and we are all in shock that the music of NeV's life came to such an abrupt halt. Yet, as we have learned through his remixing passion and enthusiasm for piecing songs together, completing NeV's mix has been entrusted into our collective hands. He has left it up to all of us to finish the song that he started many moons ago, by coming together to celebrate his life and his deep love of music. Kerri, his beautiful wife, had this to say of NeV's level of commitment to his creative work: "Talking about his passion for music would be great. You can say that every free second he had, he was hard at work. That was truly his happy place and escape. (That is actually where we met...It was one night at his club in Enterprise)."
NeV and His Wife Kerri
Being connected with music appears to have been how NeV navigated throughout the course of his life and even when faced with another tour of duty over in Iraq with his military career, he still planned to keep on mixing his music...even on the front lines. Here is his last MySpace Blog where he reflects on that aspect of his life: " Hey Everyone, Just thought I’d hit up the Blog... As of right now I am 15 of the 54 DJs on Crack4djs.net and I owe that to you! Thanks for all the support over the last couple months. Your sales allow me to keep doing what I'm doing. Yes, the rumor is true. I am going to Iraq for 15 months toward the end of the year... Worry not, the remixes won't stop! Maybe not 7 remixes a week like I have been putting out, but for sure I’ll be banging them out!!! Also, just to keep you informed on new things, I have a new CD in the works so keep an Eye on the MySpace. I’m also going to be releasing (Rewind) CDs via Bulletins from back in the day, before I got into Mash-ups, etc. Thanks Again For All The Support! Till next time! Pz NeV"
Since 2000, NeV has been messing with the decks and working hard to continuously develop his mixing skills and better improve his final products for us all to enjoy. For NeV, it wasn't about the quantity, although he was very prolific on Crack4DJ's and he leaves behind over 115 remixes! Rather, he took pride in ensuring that his completed music had been well-executed with the skill set that he had at the time. In the brief period that I did know this artist, he was constantly bouncing music off of his peers, his family and friends in order to gather feedback on how his creations sounded. NeV definitely had a sense of humor and he described "his sound as this: DJ NeVoc = Kind of a mix of Vice, Danny Diggz, DJ Serafin, and DJ JD blended into a bomb ass Margarita!". Speaking of Margarita's, it was THIS very remix Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet, that was NeV's ALL-TIME MOVER on Crack4DJ's. Be sure to listen to it on our Buzz player! As we have noted, he was a mature artist who was always open to constructive criticism, and in fact welcomed the opportunity to step-up his game so that in the end he could relish in watching others enjoy the fruits of his effort. His comments and descriptions on Crack4DJ's really capture his enthusiasm, humour and occasional surprise at what came "out of the oven", when all was said and done. NeV did his homework and throughout his remixing career, reached out to many other DJ's in the industry, in order to learn and gain greater knowledge of where he could grow.
DJ Doc RocDJ Doc Roc out of Florida is one of those individuals who NeV noted as being a huge influence in his music education. Doc Roc acted as a mentor to NeV in his early days as a DJ and it was through this connection that NeV was able to spin at Doc's resident club, Club La Vela in Florida! There have been many other artists that have been helpful to NeV along the way and he made it a point to reach out to these brothers and sisters of the decks, to do gigs or collaborate on remixes. It was just this sort of venture that NeV was undertaking, a joint remix together with DJ JD, that NeV was involved in right up to very end of his life. Hours before he passed, NeV texted 3 remix ideas to JD...which again is a testimony to how deeply his life was intertwined with his passion. He truly nourished his artistic spirit through fully integrating himself into rhythm, drum, beats, BPMs, cue backs, acapellas, Serato, Ableton, Gateway, vinyl etc...He even wore his love of music on his body through sporting the most amazing DJ and industry-related tattoos. Music infiltrated all aspects of NeV's life and being. From the early days of doing RAVE gigs in the underground club scene, to helping to build, hold a residency at and manage one of the most successful nightclubs in South Alabama, "Club Discothek", NeV was always pushing forth his music career. Nev even met his sweetheart and wife Kerri at Club Discothek...music completed NeV's life.
The author and doctor Gary Chapman, brought the globe's attention in 1992 to how people speak different "love languages" in his world-renowned book, "The Five Love Languages".In getting to know DJ NeVoc more closely through writing this tribute, it appears that it was through music that NeV spoke most clearly and was able to communicate most effectively. His remixes are truly extensions of himself, as through the process of creating each mix, the music filtered through his very inner-self and as a result of this internalization...the legacy of music that he has left for us has been his way of leaving part of his spirit here with us. It's forever here to help us feel connected to him and also for him to live on as a testimony to his brilliant and creative musical soul. Thank you NeV for the gift of your passion for music and for allowing us the privilege of knowing you and being a part of the unique rhythms and beats of your life. We will all do our best to finish your song and make this your best remix EVER.
"Thanks for being there throughout my life and supporting me. The last 6 months have been really big for my music and its really made my dream come true... Have a good one... and keep on keepin' on...."
http://www.myspace.com/djnevoc
http://www.djnevoc.com/demo/homepage.html
(DJ NeVoc independent promotional website that he was developing)
PEACE OF MIND…BOSTON….. “Piece of Mind” DJ NeVoc Remix
Futures coming much too slow
And you wanna run but somehow you just keep on stayin'
Can't decide on which way to go
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I understand about indecision
But I don't care if I get behind
People livin' in competition
All I want is to have my peace of mind.
Now you're climbin' to the top of the company ladder
Hope it doesn't take too long
Cantcha' you see there'll come a day when it won't matter
Come a day when you'll be gone
I understand about indecision
But I don't care if I get behind
People livin' in competition
All I want is to have my peace of mind.
Take a look ahead, take a look ahead, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Now everybody's got advice they just keep on givin'
Doesn't mean too much to me
Lots of people out to make-believe they're livin'
Can't decide who they should be.
I understand about indecision
But I don't care if I get behind
People livin' in competition
All I want is to have my peace of mind.
Take a look ahead, take a look ahead. Look ahead.
A MESSAGE FROM DJ JD...ON BEHALF OF THE DJ COMMUNITY
It’s amazing what this online community of DJ’s has become. It is truly remarkable the response Alex’s family has received from people who never actually met him, like myself. Like most DJ’s we know from the forums or through remix sites, we never actually get to meet face-to-face, but we have formed a tightly knit community that respects and helps their fellow DJ. I have to say I am glad to be a part of this community.
Nevoc and I were supposed to meet many times. In fact he had talked about coming out during the week prior to his death. He only lived in New York, myself in Connecticut, and it was a 4 - 5 hour drive. For some reason we always missed each other in our travels. Even though we never met, I can tell you from the times we talked about life and music, that he was without a doubt a genuinely nice guy. Sometimes you can just tell and he was one of those people. He was always thinking about other people, constantly coming up with new ideas like TTM 57 Faceplates and Crack4DJs gear. He was full of ideas.
Nevoc first reached out to me last year looking for advice on how to expand his DJ network and get his remixes on the sites. He was always looking to better himself and I was happy to help him. He was quickly picked up on Your Remix and soon after on Crack4DJs. His early remixes were always good and you could see his creativity poking through, but they were all done live on Serato, the way most of us started. He told me he really liked what Serafin and I were doing with our B-more tracks and asked how we did it. I immediately told him about Ableton and all it had to offer. I remember he got it a few days later and I gave him his first Ableton tutorial over an AIM audio chat. His mixes were never the same after that! You could see the difference, like night and day. That’s also when he discovered his unique stutter that brands all his tracks. He was always one to remix the tracks the rest of us forgot about. All those late 90’s jams from my high school years that were always in the back of my mind… he did em! Thank you for that Nev!
I last talked to him while I was in his home state of Iowa, texting him after receiving his email sent to the Crack crew. The email he sent is haunting in retrospect. It foresaw what was to come, but it was not entirely obvious what we were seeing, and I’m sure we could not have done anything even if we had known. I was, like most, surprised by his email. We were in the process of collaborating on a remix of “Forever” by Chris Brown and had talked the day before he sent the message. I was supposed to send him the audio files so he could put his touch on the track, but was unable to before I left for Iowa. He had asked me to help him make an Electro mix with him. I had just finished playing and recording the Electro lines which he unfortunately only heard over the phone. I have since finished this remix, doing my best to add the flavor only Nevoc could add. I think he foresaw me doing this after he left us. I say this because while we were texting back and forth on Friday, he sent me a tutorial on exactly how he did his signature stutter effect. He broke it down beat-by-beat, telling me exactly which beats to skip and which ones to stutter. I’m glad he did and I hope you can hear his vision on the remix.
I know music was Alex’s passion. He may have done many other things, but he loved to DJ and make mixes other DJ’s love to play. I know this because just hours before he passed, while I was sleeping, he texted me 3 more ideas for remixes he knew he wouldn’t be able to do. I am trying them out and the ones that work I will have posted on Crack4DJs under his name.
ABOUT NeV:
I'm a huge fan, supporter, and user of Serato!!! Been using it since early 2006 and running strong!! I currently use a TTM57SL & 2 - CDJ-800 MKII's and for the studio I'm running a Gateway 3 Ghz Duo Core and Ableton 7.0.1 . If you have any questions for me, comments, or suggestions hit me up on MySpace.-NeV
TV:
Family Guy, Project Runway, America's Next Top Model, That's Amore, Rock of Love,Farmer Wants a Wife... You know all that mind-numbing bullshit!! LOL
Movies:
I think the list would be shorter if I listed the movies I don't watch....
Hobbies:
Remixing songs I love!! (and WE ALL LOVE YOU NEV FOR MIXIN' THEM! Fetty Be)
Favorite Artists:
Britney, Christina, Kim Leoni, Paul Van Dyk, Sting, Rick Astley, Hall & Oates, Bret Michaels...The list goes on..
Favorite Foods:
Beer!!, Pork Chops, Hot Wings, Chicken Noodle Soup!
Favorite Wine:
I started out loving Rieslings, but I'm moving into Reds more and more.
Things To Do In A Lifetime:
Free Fall Sky Diving, Scuba Diving, Finish a Triathlon,Meet the President, Press a Record, Go on a world tour,DJ for 10,000 people or more at one time (we might be able to arrange that your music is heard by that many at one time! Fetty Be), go hunting for Deer/Turkey.
Favorite Drink:
EURO BOMB!! (Full size Drink) 2 Seconds Crown, 2 Secs Peach Schnapps, 4 Secs Malibu, Splash Cranberry,Topped with Redbull and stir with a glowstick!!!
DJ NEVOC'S BIO
DJ Nevoc started DJing back in 2000. He began playing in the local Raves in Iowa's underground dance scene before getting his first residency in a local disco called Club Ibiza, Des Moines, Iowa. He played there for about a year before his other career forced him to leave Iowa. He ended up traveling the U.S. and World going to Columbus, GA, Fayetteville, NC, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He returned stateside back in mid 2004 and kept playing. Eventually he ended up in Dothan, Alabama in 2005.
His greatest accomplishment was building & opening the hottest Night Club in South Alabama, "CLUB DISCOTHEK!! He has been the head DJ and Manager for Club Discothek since they opened in Early 2006. He now focuses most of his time on remixes and cutting commercials, but still loves to rock out the club.
DJ Nevoc has played Spring Break on the beach @ America's Largest Night club. CLUB LA VELA! He has been mentored (So to Speak) by one of the greatest DJ's in America in his opinion, DJ Doc Roc. Doc Roc has been on the forefront of Breakbeats, and has schooled him countless times on how to improve himself.
Crooklyn Clan Vault and Crack4DJ's Brothers...
Nev's influences are DJ Doc Roc, DJ JD, DJ Serafin, Danny Diggz, DJ Vice, & DJ AM. He plays anything and everything in between, whatever it takes to get the house going. Nev has been remixing for a few years, and if your interested in hearing more check out the mixes on his MS Music page! Thanks everyone for all the support.
A FEW OF MANY GOOD-BYE MESSAGES TO NEV...
(To add your own go to http://www.myspace.com/djnevoc)
Hey Lobsta! I know that no one knows how things were between the two of us but me and you but baby our last 2 days together were the best days of my life. I will never forget our special memories we shared. I wish you would've listened to me, but I know you are at peace now. But I still want to be selfish and have you back!!! You were my rock and always had the answers and now I am lost. But I wanted to tell you not to worry - I know now who my true friends are and they are really taking care of me. Baby I just want you back so bad. I am so sorry for the past month. I never wanted to separate, but we were both doing what we thought needed to be done. Before I found out you were going to Iowa - I was going to go back to NY, but I knew you needed time with your family. I just thought we had more time. I am going to do everything I can so people will only remember all the good things about you like you told me to do. I just feel dead inside and I don't think I want to feel anything ever again. Baby I tried to make it there in time - please know that! You said you are watching over me - please let me know somehow. I guess you got to meet my Grand-daddy. You both loved music so I am sure there is a lot to talk about. Can't wait to see you again. I will never forget the kiss you gave me when you got here Thurs night - even though you stunk and tasted like Camel's it was the BEST kiss I have ever gotten!!! You made my tummy jump =) I am going to do the things you wanted me to do - like finish school, but I am really going to need the strength. I promise I will try to keep in touch with your family - I know that is what you wanted. I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER!!!!!! And you will always be my husband!!!!! Love, Your Biscuit
Alex! Where do I begin? I can’t believe that you gone. I am just waiting for you to pull up and say “Ha jokes on you!” I never had a chance to tell you how much you mean to me and how much I appreciate what you have done for me and Tommy. You meant so much to me!!! You are the best brother in law a girl could ask for! My sister really loves you and I know that you really love her. You made her smile so much! You are the brother I never had. Thank you so much for coming to my wedding! I had the best DJ in the world, you of course!!! Thank you for the gifts! The only gift that I ever wanted from you and Kerri was for ya’ll to be there. I haven’t gone camping yet! I think I am going to take Kerri because I knew that you said you loved to camp! I can remember our family beach trip! I thought you were going to give my mother a heart attack before the weekend was over. I still can’t believe that you ran then jumped off the pier to catch our boat. Well yes I can because you were so spontaneous. You always had to help out with everything! No matter what! Friday night supper was wonderful! Thank you so much for cooking for us. Oh, if you have not notice, you messed up the brown stripe in Callie’s nursery, you professional painter. I am just playing with you! We will all miss you so much Alex! I hate that we did not get to spend that much time together.But I know that one day we will! I love you so much Brother!!! Love Kaylee
oh alex....its amazing to me how you can meet someone and they change your life for ever, in just one moment.....I remember "kelly" said to me that she had an intern and he also was a dj at the bistro. And then one random night we met.From the moment i met you i knew you were different , kind , special... i can remember how sweet you were when you wanted me to meet Kerri, n love her like you did. And of course we did. I can remember you getting dressed up for halloween and making saki look just as silly as you! I remember the day you told me you were gonna marry Kerri and i hugged you and made sure you were ready for this new journey of marraige, and you told me YES. Alex just like all the others, you changed me, and i never will be able to thank you, just know that from now till the end of time i will miss you, and never forget what i could of done to change things for you even if it would of been just for a moment.... please know that Kerri will always be loved and protected by charlene and i . It's the least we could do you , Now listen....you rock those freakin' turntables in the sky and save us some space on the dance floor.... alll my love
Yo Nevoc, My prayers are with you. DJ Mike Coquilla SSL fo Life yo!
Hey Dude! Rest in Peace my friend! We bought the new year together! Whatever was bothering you..I hope and pray that you are at peace.God has another angel in "soul heaven" and you have been and will always be a inspiration to me and the rest of the KMX team! Miracles need Wings to fly! Thanks for being that Miracle! Rest In Peace!
Wow, Nev, this is crazy. I just met you a couple weekends ago when you were in Iowa, can't believe this news! RIP my friend.
Nevy...i hope that you have found peace and that you were given a glimpse of how much you brought to our lives. I will never forget you dancing to rappers delight on highway 231 just to keep me going when I didn't think that i could possibly put one foot in front of another. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, your friends and Kerri. I think it's safe to say that we all wish maybe just maybe if we had said something or done something different you wouldn't have left us. I love you and will always remember you.
Its' So sad to see someone so wonderful as you go but we all know you are in a better place now. You will not be forgotten and your music will keep on like the break of dawn. I love you Alex and I'll never forget meeting you and you will be miss my friend. R.I.P.Alex~
Well Nev I never saw this one coming my friend. I know you are looking down from the big turntables in the sky.I hope and pray you found peace my brother. You were the best mixer my show ever had I will miss you broThe Shady Nation
You are now in a better place my friend. I'll see you when I get there!
Never saw this coming, so I don't really know what to say. Trust me tho, I'll never stop playing your tunes....and the stuff you threw on my laptop, is the only music I have on there, and it's never coming off. I'm happy I got to know and meet you. Peace Alex -- Spring
Truly a tragedy. Alex / Nevoc, you will be missed and never forgotten.
.......To the man , that has so much respect to everybody.who always had a welcoming heart.Someone who inspired me to be a better mixer and reminding me to do what we love to do. Alex " Dj Nevoc " you will be missed...- Serafin
Alex / DJ Nevoc / My Fellow Remixer:Your creativity and love for mixes have been inspiring. I invite YOU ALL to check out the website Alex was throwing together and shared with me a month ago:
www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmRqbmV2b2MuY29tL2RlbW8v
Show some love on that site for a high quality remixer...Peace Alex - "Until I see ya @ that big Nightclub in the sky."DETOTO
Nev, you hung aroung the radio station (KMX) and proved more valuble then what we could pay...(already told you that), but you didnt care, the love of music says it all, I will never forget meeting you on with Shady at KMX,wlaking into the studio seeing you there with "That Grin" and lets not forget the guest that... mmmmmm you know! my friend I hope you found peace, John (Squirrel)
NeV,we are going to miss your creative brilliance at The Buzz. Your passion for music and remixing was felt by everyone around you. It was an honor to know you in the brief time that we did. We will pay our respects to you and your family through writing a tribute article to your memory and sharing your thoughts and words for all to see. Your dedication to your work will remain an inspiration to us all...May you be at peace NeV and thank you for beautiful music that you have left with us all. Fetty Be, Fetty Bu, LP and The Buzz
I hope you are at peace Alex...you will be remembered and respected forever! Your music will carry on! You are already missed..:(
I'm gonna miss you Alex, but DJ Nevoc will live on! It's going to be bittersweet watching people jam out to your remixes. Peace be with you.
Hey Brother, I miss you already. I couldn't believe the news I got this morning. I don't have the words in me to explain how I feel. This song has new meaning, and these lyrics take on a real responsibility - "And I would have stayed up with you all night, Had I known how to save a life"I know you are at peace now and I will miss you... I'll stay in touch Alex...your friend, fellow soldier, and Cav Brother...Erick
RIP Alex. You truly inspired and changed my life. You will always be in my memories.
RIP Alex. I love you and will never forget you.
I miss you
Miss you so bad
I don't forget you.
Oh it's so sad.
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly[Chorus]
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't
I hope you can hear me
Cause I remember it clearly[Chorus]
The day you slipped away
Was the day I found
It won't be the same
I've had my wake up
Won't you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can't take it
It wasn't fake it
It happened you passed by
Now you're gone
Now you're gone
There you go
There you go
Somewhere I can't bring you back
Now you're gone
Now you're gone
There you go
There you go
Somewhere you're not coming back
[Chorus]X2
I miss you
I miss you so much...I hope you know you were the best big brother I could have ever wished for or imagined and I wouldn't have traded you for anything in the whole world...I'll never forget all the fun we had together. And I want you to know that every moment we ever shared I treasure...I'm so glad that everytime I fell down you told me to keep going...I wish I would have told you that...mom says it's not my fault but I just love you so much that I wish I would have told you that more often, even if it wouldn't have saved you. I'm so happy that you hugged me everytime I felt sad, and tickled me when I cried and made me laugh. I'm so lucky that I got to spend time with someone so cool as you...and I'm lucky that someone who really knew what they were doing taught me how to ride a bike, swim, DJ, proper use of a pistol, Army security tactics, how to drive, how to use a computer, skateboard, tune my guitar, make friends, run two miles (even though most of the times we tried doing that I ended up having you carry me back home and I usually fell asleep), and the last thing you tried to
R.I.P. I love you so much brubber... so much ...
RIP Alex. I cant even began to tell you how much Im gonna miss u. U were just here 4 days ago. We had soooo much fun. I can't beleive ur really gone. The family all says they love u too.
( http://www.myspace.com/djnevoc )
NeV's final remix was completed days after his death by his colleague DJ JD. They have collaborated on numerous remixes. This one takes on a special meaning now. Here are the lyrics to this very fitting last dance with Alex Gilchrist....DJ NeVoc....NeV...
FOREVER - BY CHRIS BROWN (DJ NeVoc and DJ JD Remix)
Intro:
1, 2, 3, 4..
Hey (eh)
Forever
Hey (eh)
Forever
Verse 1:
Its you, and me
Movin at the speed of light into eternity (yeah)
Tonight, is the night
To join me in the middle of ecstacy
Feel the melody and the rhythm of the music around you (around you)
Bridge:
Ima take you there, Ima take you there
So don't be scared, Im right here, ya ready?
We can go anywhere
Go anywhere
But first, its your chance
Take my hand
Come with me
Chorus:
It's like I waited my whole life
For this one nightIts gon be me you and the dance floor
Cuz we only got one night
Double your pleasure
Double you fun
And dance forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever (forever)
Ever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever on the dance floor
Verse 2:
Feels like were on another level (ohh ahh)
Feels like our loves intertwine
We can be two rebelsBreakin the rules
Me and you
You and I
All you gotta do is watch me
Look what I can do with my feet, baby
Feel the beat insideIm drivin, you could take the front seat (front seat)
Just need you to trust me (trust me)
Girl girl girlIts like now
Chorus:
Its like I waited my whole life (oh)
For this one night (one night)
Its gon be me you and the dance floor (dance floor)
Cuz we only got one night (ohh)
Double you pleasure
Double your fun (yeah)
And dance forever ever ever (ohh)
Forever ever ever (ever)
Forever ever ever (ever)
Forever (forever)
Ever ever ever (ever)
Forever ever ever (ever)
Forever ever ever (ever)
Forever on the dance floor
Verse 3:
Its a long way down
We so high off the ground
Sendin for an angel to bring me your heart
Girl where did you come from?
Got me so undone
Gazin in your eyes got me sayin
What a beautiful lady
No ifs ands or maybes
Im releasin my heart
And its feelin amazing
Theres no one else that matters
You love me
And I wont let you fall girl
Let you fall girl (ahh ohh oh oh yeah)
Yeah, I wont let you fall
Let you fall
Let you fall (ohh ohh)
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Chorus + Ad Libs:
Its likeIts like I waited my whole life (whole life)
For this one night (one night)
Its gon be me you and the dance floor (me you and the dance floor)
Cuz we only got one night
Double your pleasure
Double your fun
And dance forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
ForeverEver ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever ever ever
Forever on the dance floor
Outro:
Ohh oh oh oh oh oh ohhh yeah
Forever ever ever ever
Forever ever ohh
We're keepin' on NeV...just like you told us to do. We sure will miss you though at The Buzz, but we'll keep one of your mixes on our player for always and as a way of keeping your light burning...
Your friend in music forever,
Reader Comments (1)
Thank ya'll so much for everything! This means a lot to all of DJ Nevoc's Family!