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Sounds like the problem started with Global Gathering's error, but GE's management team really escalated it and made things worse. Oh well...

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I've learned not to idolize these guys (and occasionally gals). Sure, they can be awesome as hell. Down to Earth. But at the end of the day, they all have huge egos and they all treat this like a business. Which just raises a mountain of skepticism in my opinion every time these performers do act down to Earth. Are they actually like that? Or are they just being fake for the sake of their image? And don't get me wrong, I understand why they just about all treat it like a business. But it's depressing, because they all started out small and treated this like a passion. But then a few too many fan boys (like the old me) feed their ego, and they just seem to get too big for their own good, and the fans end up being victims.

And I'm obviously speaking in generalities, so please don't list me how there's an amazing big name DJ who legitimately is still really cool. I'm sure they exist. But the majority of them are ruining it for those few exceptions.

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Originally posted by trancension On Topic: Sounds like the problem started with Global Gathering's error, but GE's management team really escalated it and made things worse. Oh well... Off Topic: I've learned not to idolize these guys (and occasionally gals). Sure, they can be awesome as hell. Down to Earth. But at the end of the day, they all have huge egos and they all treat this like a business. Which just raises a mountain of skepticism in my opinion every time these performers do act down to Earth. Are they actually like that? Or are they just being fake for the sake of their image? And don't get me wrong, I understand why they just about all treat it like a business. But it's depressing, because they all started out small and treated this like a passion. But then a few too many fan boys (like the old me) feed their ego, and they just seem to get too big for their own good, and the fans end up being victims. And I'm obviously speaking in generalities, so please don't list me how there's an amazing big name DJ who legitimately is still really cool. I'm sure they exist. But the majority of them are ruining it for those few exceptions.

But Armin!! He's so dreamy. And he "liked" my comment his ASOT fan page.

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Hey, don't hate on Armin

If there's anyone to hate on, hate on Guetta, Aoki, or Afrojack.

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Originally posted by trancension On Topic: Sounds like the problem started with Global Gathering's error, but GE's management team really escalated it and made things worse. Oh well... Off Topic: I've learned not to idolize these guys (and occasionally gals). Sure, they can be awesome as hell. Down to Earth. But at the end of the day, they all have huge egos and they all treat this like a business. Which just raises a mountain of skepticism in my opinion every time these performers do act down to Earth. Are they actually like that? Or are they just being fake for the sake of their image? And don't get me wrong, I understand why they just about all treat it like a business. But it's depressing, because they all started out small and treated this like a passion. But then a few too many fan boys (like the old me) feed their ego, and they just seem to get too big for their own good, and the fans end up being victims. And I'm obviously speaking in generalities, so please don't list me how there's an amazing big name DJ who legitimately is still really cool. I'm sure they exist. But the majority of them are ruining it for those few exceptions.

I would have to disagree, based on my experience. There may be a few sellouts out there but especially in the world of trance, you're essentially dealing with computer geeks who make music and then suddenly have to tour the world and DJ to large crowds. The DJs I approach are oftentimes shy and not business-savvy, or just don't care about making money that much.

What happens is they recruit management teams to run their stuff because one person can't possibly do it all. And the management teams, as much as they might like the music, are business people. And so they DO treat it like a business.

So yes and maybe a VERY SMALL portion of them are divas, but most of the time all they seem to want to do is tour and share music, not worry about billing.

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Originally posted by GeminiZ Hey, don't hate on Armin If there's anyone to hate on, hate on Guetta, Aoki, or Afrojack.

You like armin and his current state of music?

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Originally posted by Juan Paulino You like armin and his current state of music?

and off we go!

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Originally posted by msilin The DJs I approach are oftentimes shy and not business-savvy, or just don't care about making money that much.

sounds like Menno De Jong....who i dont see touring near as much as he has or as much as he could......take WMC this year...he played 1 party the entire week

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Originally posted by jonmitz and off we go!

wait was he/she being sarcastic?

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Originally posted by Trancelover24 So it appears that Gareth Emery has gotten his EGO boost by all these bookings in America. He thinks so highly of himself that he doesn't care if he screws his fans by pulling out of an event because he was listed #3 after Ferry Corsten,when in fact he SHOULD BE #2. This move is so stupid and it shows how lame Gareth Emery has gotten.

GOD YOUR CLUELESS... well done. I applaud you believing your highly informed inside sources (reading Globals official response) Thank god the industry is full of people like yourself that can educate the rest of us by pretending to know whats up. Thank you!! Great job!

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Originally posted by bigperf Ge has such a huge ego he showed up at the artisan after his marquee gig in Vegas.

was fun seeing you there budd. yeah, its where all the big headed Ego guys go to show off lol...

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Originally posted by bjorn niclas GOD YOUR CLUELESS... well done. I applaud you believing your highly informed inside sources (reading Globals official response) Thank god the industry is full of people like yourself that can educate the rest of us by pretending to know whats up. Thank you!! Great job! was fun seeing you there budd. yeah, its where all the big headed Ego guys go to show off lol...

hahahahaha!!!

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yes, thank you.. these guys wanna take us back to the 90's and think we don't realize it.



Really... you wanna give me this limp ass EDM?.... do a retro show or something


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Originally posted by GeminiZ Hey, don't hate on Armin If there's anyone to hate on, hate on Guetta, Aoki, or Afrojack.

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