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Spundae was fun last night. Atb was okay, he did get the place going. I personally didnt like what he was playing.

jesse: he pulled more heads than armand?

did he do his trick. "1,2,...1 2 3 4"
??

i love atb, and i wouldve attended the gig if i wasnt busy. its just i wanna see this guy before i die, cz hes really inspired me.

but i dont think i can compare his dj skills with others. atb plays the poppy trance, i guess thats how u would say it. actually i dont mean trance, he plays dancy sets

song list...

anybody has a list of songs that atb spun, pls put 'em up.

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Originally posted by starboy @ this thread.. why did you even go? I love how poeple just show so much respect to the DJ's/producers who have been around forever, and who have produced trance almost ten years ago that poeple are still listening to this day. If you dont like trance.. stfu and go dance with with bad boy bill, because he's like.. hot, and thats what counts right?

Bad Boy Bill is hot? No way! For some reason I always thought Bad Boy Bill was talented all these years. Stupid me.

It was a good night at Spundae. I didn't see ATB, the backroom was much better. All the DJs there, specially Kristina Sky and Thomas Bronzwaer (I think this was the last DJ of the night?), did a great job. Although there was a mishap at the beginning of Kristina's set, she pulled it off aterwards with an awesome set.

The vibe itself was better in the backroom. The main room was ridiculously hot and crowded. I thought I was in the scene of The Matrix Reloaded where all the people are dancing underground at the sound of Fluke's Zion. Even the nudity and the sensual scenes were similar. The only time I heard ATB he was playing an obnoxious loop so I decided to go out for a breathe. I don't want to imply that the vibe in the main room was bad, this is all just an opinion. I'm sure there are many that thought ATB was great and whatnot. To each his own.

When I arrived at the main room, Carlos was playing some hard stuff, hard considering the fact that you expect a slower tempo set at the beginning of the night. The crowd was into it though. So that was good.

The eternal Swedish Egil played some nice classic tunes. I didn't hear all of his set, neither that of Carlos. Mr. Egil played the Motorcycle tunes, ATRC and Around You. He also played some new remix of a classic tune. I can't recall the name now though. He was doing a good job actually, cheesing up the crowd for ATB. I was particularly happy when he transitioned to Silence. But then the vocals came on. They sounded disastrous. Perhaps it was the sound. I didn't care to listen anymore so I went to the backroom to stay there for good.

The last set in the back room was nice. Cool tracks like Dogzilla's Without You and First State's First State were played. I think the DJ even played some remix of some Whiteroom tune. I may be wrong though, I wasn't there to ID songs. I just love my vagueness. Anyway, and without vagueness, this was, for me, the set of the night. I even enjoyed how the DJ lost the bass button. Seriously, great set by this guy.

Fin.

WHAT ABOUT THOMAS'S, KRISTINA'S, MATT'S AND ENMASS'S SETS?!?!?!?!

I think Thomas was the last DJ of the night in the backroom. I'm not 100% sure though. In any case, all DJs in the backroom rocked.

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Originally posted by ierxium I think Thomas was the last DJ of the night in the backroom. I'm not 100% sure though. In any case, all DJs in the backroom rocked.

Gah, he told me he had a massive line for that night...I wish I could have been there to support them

after reading these reviews..i guess im glad i didn't go...or...more like drove around 40 mins looking for parking..decided it was a lost cause..and went home... drove up to LA for nothing..and not wanting to go to Avalon alone...

*note* my fault for not going to Vegas...

Arrived at Spundae about 10:45 p.m., running late as usual, pulled into the second parking lot but the car in front plus mine were turned away because the lot was full. Went around the block again, came back to the same lot, and cars are going in to park again..., o...k...

Passed by the huge guestlist line with GrooveTickets receipt in hand, on through airport security and was in the club in no time. Then, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but Swedish Egil playing to a completely packed dance floor, with girls dancing in Santa hats, but unfortunately no sleigh or tiny reindeer (unless you were far more drunk than I was)! One of Egil's songs began with the intro to Robert Miles' "Children," the first song ever played on GrooveRadio.com...was a very emotional experience for Egil, me and many others that witnessed the birth of GrooveRadio.com on 1/11/00!

Quality sets by the DJ's in the back room too, Kristina looked so happy to be there! A lot of energy from a small crowd that really appreciated the well thought-out selection of tracks.

ATB came on about 1 a.m., the crowd went crazy, screaming, chanting ATB, ATB. Andre was on an adrenaline high, smiling and bouncing up on the decks. The crowd was def not the usual Spundae crowd , dunno where all of these people came from, but haven't seen it that crowded since Armin!

Once Andre got the mic working, he started MC'ing during the songs, a little strange to me but it really worked up the crowd. At one point, 3 drum beats...then crowd chants A..T..B.. (repeat this 17 times). He did play Nalin & Kane, Chicane, some old ATB classics, A&B "Air for Life" (seemed to be the theme song, heard it at least 3 times between front & back rooms).

Andre sang along with the last song of his set...it was actually invigorating to see someone so inspired by the music. Was also nice to hear some quality tracks from the past, too many DJ's are pounding the same ones into our ears over & over (sending out an SOS here!) Once I develop my mixing skills enough and should I ever have the luck to DJ a set, I will open it with Van Bellen's "Let Me Take You (...on a Journey)" and do my best to live and breathe the lyrics!

o.k., this night wasn't an Armin set, but I've heard MANY worse DJ's in the main room. One song that I didn't know near the end really went off, taking me into a state of Trance!

I was happy that so many people I've never seen came to hear a Trance DJ, I'm guessing that most of this crowd usually goes for top 40 music, maybe they will be enlightened. "Today's hectic life and high level of stress is having an extreme effect on people. Music can provide us with calm, distraction and relaxation," claims Andre Tanneberger. (DJList.com)

Relax. Be calm. Get distracted. After all, this is the time of our lives (next up for me is PVD in Vegas!)

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Originally posted by in2muzikk Arrived at Spundae about 10:45 p.m., running late as usual, pulled into the second parking lot but the car in front plus mine were turned away because the lot was full. Went around the block again, came back to the same lot, and cars are going in to park again..., o...k... Passed by the huge guestlist line with GrooveTickets receipt in hand, on through airport security and was in the club in no time. Then, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but Swedish Egil playing to a completely packed dance floor, with girls dancing in Santa hats, but unfortunately no sleigh or tiny reindeer (unless you were far more drunk than I was)! One of Egil's songs began with the intro to Robert Miles' "Children," the first song ever played on GrooveRadio.com...was a very emotional experience for Egil, me and many others that witnessed the birth of GrooveRadio.com on 1/11/00! Quality sets by the DJ's in the back room too, Kristina looked so happy to be there! A lot of energy from a small crowd that really appreciated the well thought-out selection of tracks. ATB came on about 1 a.m., the crowd went crazy, screaming, chanting ATB, ATB. Andre was on an adrenaline high, smiling and bouncing up on the decks. The crowd was def not the usual Spundae crowd , dunno where all of these people came from, but haven't seen it that crowded since Armin! Once Andre got the mic working, he started MC'ing during the songs, a little strange to me but it really worked up the crowd. At one point, 3 drum beats...then crowd chants A..T..B.. (repeat this 17 times). He did play Nalin & Kan, Chicane, some old ATB classics, A&B "Air for Life" (seemed to be the theme song, heard it at least 3 times between front & back rooms). Andre sang along with the last song of his set...it was actually invigorating to see someone so inspired by the music. Was also nice to hear some quality tracks from the past, too many DJ's are pounding the same ones into our ears over & over (sending out an SOS here!) Once I develop my mixing skills enough and should I ever have the luck to DJ a set, I will open it with Van Bellen's "Let Me Take You (..on a Journey)" and do my best to live and breathe the lyrics! o.k., this night wasn't an Armin set, but I've heard MANY worse DJ's in the main room. One song that I didn't know near the end really went off, taking me into a state of Trance! I was happy that so many people I've never seen came to hear a Trance DJ, I'm guessing that most of this crowd usually goes for top 40 music, maybe they will be enlightened. "Todays hectic life and high level of stress is having an extreme effect on people. Music can provide us with calm, distraction and relaxation," claims Andre Tanneberger. (DJList.com) Relax. Be calm. Get distracted. After all, these are the times of our lives (next up for me is PVD in Vegas!)

Very nice review...

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Originally posted by in2muzikk

Wewt, thats where the party was at, amazing review !

Kristina played Street Spirit by Radiohead. I just remembered.

Given Julia's scathing review, I'm glad I decided to skip Spundae and go snowboarding instead.

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Originally posted by Arfboy Given Julia's scathing review, I'm glad I decided to skip Spundae and go snowboarding instead.

yes you need practice so you wont look that bad when i go with you next time.

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Originally posted by Kfrogger yes you need practice so you wont look that bad when i go with you next time.

Dude, I don't intend to follow your ass to the bunny slopes.

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Originally posted by Arfboy Dude, I don't intend to follow your ass to the bunny slopes.

where will you be following his ass to then?

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Originally posted by Junior Chavez jesse: he pulled more heads than armand?

Imagine twice the crowd! Front room was packed from front to back, and so was the side room. It was so crowded in there, that it got extremely hot. Even security shut down the doors to the patio and made everyone go around.

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Originally posted by ierxium I think Thomas was the last DJ of the night in the backroom. I'm not 100% sure though. In any case, all DJs in the backroom rocked.

Yeah I was. Thanks for the review, glad you had a good time

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Originally posted by neinerlove after reading these reviews..i guess im glad i didn't go...or...more like drove around 40 mins looking for parking..decided it was a lost cause..and went home... drove up to LA for nothing..and not wanting to go to Avalon alone... *note* my fault for not going to Vegas...

Wow.. That sucks... But After ready this review,, it looks like Vegas was the place to be... I haven't had so much fun in a very long time.. Got in the club at 10:00 and left at 9:30am with a stop to Drais in there at about 6am.. Ridiculously fun and met some of the coolest people to date.!!!

You missed out.

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Originally posted by DjWoody Imagine twice the crowd! Front room was packed from front to back, and so was the side room. It was so crowded in there, that it got extremely hot. Even security shut down the doors to the patio and made everyone go around.

Armin brought in over 4,000 peeps that night...

Really curious to see what the ATB numbers are. I wouldn't be amazed if it was higher because it's his first time there....

I knew it would be crazy Saturday night in LA because of the MySpace feedback I've gotten (I run Spundae on MySpace)....I got a LOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTT of "Thank you!" for bring AvB....well, I easily got a lot more "thank you!" messages for bringing ATB than I got for Armin....before Spundae even announced ATB!

The common thing I heard with a lot of the messages....was from older clubbers who have been waiting to see him live since the late 90s.....so bet you Spundae LA brought in a little older crowd compared to usual.

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Originally posted by DjWoody Imagine twice the crowd! Front room was packed from front to back, and so was the side room. It was so crowded in there, that it got extremely hot. Even security shut down the doors to the patio and made everyone go around.

So that's why Avalon was so damn comfy! All the washing machines must have been in full effect for ATB

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Originally posted by DaveT Armin brought in over 4,000 peeps that night... Really curious to see what the ATB numbers are. I wouldn't be amazed if it was higher because it's his first time there....

Armin brought in 3800 according to Richard that night (Oct. 8).

ATB got the second largest crowd after that (though I didn't get the number before leaving). Peter looked very happy

I think pretty much everything about this Saturday has already been said. I'll add just this:

I'm too personally biased to give Thomas the very positive review that he deserves (as you can tell from other posts). But he knows, because I was there, and I don't get drinks for just any DJ

Randy did a great job in the back room. His newest tune is awesome

Great to see Mathieu as well; always love his productions, and a really cool guy with the nicest girlfriend

The musical highlight of my night had to be discovering just how good Carlos is!! I wasn't there for all of his set, but I liked ALL the tracks that I heard him spin. I'm sure we'll be hearing him again soon so be on the lookout for his name!

One last thing... Read my chest (you had to be there ): HAPPY (that is, until someone took my grey Caltech sweatshirt from the floor of the main room DJ booth )

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Originally posted by ierxium Although there was a mishap at the beginning of Kristina's set

Does no one make use of the "lock" button on the CDJ1000

Speaking of which: NiteMer, Britney called and she's still pissed about "Someday"

Well I had a really good time...all the DJs were keeping me dancing and that's all that matters to me. I thought ATB did a good job and it was great to see how excited everyone was. Although I thought that Swedish Egil guy was ridiculously cheesy. And how old is that guy??!

And as for the crowd, there was some freaky stuff going on for sure. That place was crazy! I even had some little Asian man trying to dance with me, and then shove a baggy of pills in my hand. It was pretty entertaining to say the least! I think in a setting like this, you can either be disturbed or you can sit back enjoy how much weirder everyone around you is!

2 thumbs up from me

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