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Tiesto is like the gateway drug into EDM, just like Oakenfold was for many of us.
My first real EDM CD was "Resident - Live at cream" by Oakenfold. Except it really wasn't live, and in the end Oakenfold turned out to be a DJ who wasn't technically proficient but had great marketing.
I can't fault either of them though, because at least they get people into the scene and away from the drivel that's on the radio.
Once you learn a lot more and delve deeper into the scene, you'll realize that there is so much more talent out there.
DJ's I really like right now:
Paolo Mojo - His tracklistings are always interesting, I always hear stuff I've never heard before. And his mixing is great.
Desyn Masiello - I really like how he blends various fun/funky sounds into a progressive thread of music. Great stuff.
Fred Everything - Kinda been on a deep house/funky housey thing lately. It's just so listenable and accessible.
All time favs:
Digweed - Loved his sound a few years ago, today he might be going a bit too minimal/experimental/electro/glitchy for my tastes, but he usually doesn't cross the line. I really like him because he's probably the most technically proficient mixer I've ever seen. As a DJ I can't even tell where he transitions half the time.
Sasha - See above. They come in a two-pack 
Me! - I always play what I want to hear, at the right moment. How about that? 
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| Originally posted by DJ_Druid Seeing as how in comparison to alot of you, I'm still VERY new to the scene. The only person that comes to mind as inspirational or favorite is by far Tiesto. Through youtube.com and the DVD of his I baught (Magik) Just the energy he carries and the flow of his music drive me to want to do more with my DJ carrier. Even more unfortunate I haven't even been to a full on techno/trance venue as I am stuck in a wretched back-water town in northern British Columbia. It's because of him that I will hopefully be moving to a bigger city come summer though and grabbing a job at a much bigger club than where i work now. With that will come greater opportunities hopefully. Edit: Sorry, connection goofy tonight. doublepost |
Humate - GOD! Lots of amazing productions and 1 single set at Panama.
Paul Van Dyk - Energy 2003 set - energy? yes! yes! yes!
James Holden - For the old stuff (2000-2004) Clever sounds!
John Digweed - For ultra-deeeeeep progressive sounds (old!)
Armin Van Buuren - Great producer and annual ASOTs! (not the weekly shit!)
can't remember the rest now 
There are many other dj's that I like more, but as far as energy and playing the crowd goes nobody can beat Junkie XL imo.
BTW anybody have a link where I can d/l the PVD energy 2003 set?
You can DL Energy 03 on the TA main page under live sets.
i must say i used to love the funk that sander k used to bring... i remember i would wait and wait till a set of his came out because i knew it was gonna be great.. but as time passed he has changed his style so much that i am not really into his stuff anymore :/
i think the dj i admire the most now has to be morillo.. i think he enjoys his parties as much as the poeple who go to them.. he always has a blast... and well technically he isnt the best, but he can throw a party. i love how creative he gets with loops, effects, acapellas.... if im close to where he is having a party, im most likley to be there 
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| Originally posted by Ryan0751 Digweed - Loved his sound a few years ago, today he might be going a bit too minimal/experimental/electro/glitchy for my tastes, but he usually doesn't cross the line. I really like him because he's probably the most technically proficient mixer I've ever seen. As a DJ I can't even tell where he transitions half the time. |
Have you heard some of his sets lately? It's not a stretch!
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| Originally posted by Inertia no offense of anything... but i really can't believe some people call what Digweed plays 'minimal'. |
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| Originally posted by Ryan0751 Have you heard some of his sets lately? It's not a stretch! |
Yeah true... I find his kiss show isn't really overly representative of what he plays "out". Granted I haven't seen him play live in maybe 8 months or so...
Regardless, it's getting a little too bleepy/clicky/electro.
And then he drops a bomb
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| Originally posted by idoru Tech House and Progressive House, yes. Minimal, no. Maybe one tune every now and then, but not really. And yes, I listen to his Kiss show religiously. But that's not the point of this thread. |
sander k, great selection and flow
pvd, for same reasons
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| Originally posted by nchs09 i must say i used to love the funk that sander k used to bring... i remember i would wait and wait till a set of his came out because i knew it was gonna be great.. but as time passed he has changed his style so much that i am not really into his stuff anymore :/ i think the dj i admire the most now has to be morillo.. i think he enjoys his parties as much as the poeple who go to them.. he always has a blast... and well technically he isnt the best, but he can throw a party. i love how creative he gets with loops, effects, acapellas.... if im close to where he is having a party, im most likley to be there |
digweed - because hes DIGWEED.
thats all
Kosmas Epsilon - I've never heard him play a tune that I haven't liked. He pretty much single handedly led me to completely change what style of music I play nowadays.
Komas Epsilon does kick serious ass.
his remix of x-press 2 - kill 100 is killer
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| Originally posted by Tony Morello his remix of x-press 2 - kill 100 is killer |
Admiring is a bit too much, but:
Hawtin for his excellent technical skills, the urge to think ahead and his extremely awesome set at Extrema 2005.
Inigo Kennedy for his awesome track selection and the ability to bring just what I want to hear in techno, be it at home or on the dance floor.
Jimmy van M for understanding the fading art of warming up, and for being able to go as deep in progressive as I like it.
i also forgot to put down.....
-Cut Chemist
damn good producer and dj.
Ben Watt - for his taste in music, motives with his record label n dj'ing etc n just constantly churning out timeless mixes!
I'm noticing that a lot of folks are mentioning DJs they've never seen, or heard, live.
Just an observation.
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| Originally posted by Trogdor I'm noticing that a lot of folks are mentioning DJs they've never seen, or heard, live. Just an observation. |
Boring I know..... but: PvD
ALWAYS ALWAYS gets a party rocking. I've seen him about 40 times, never ceases to stun me and leave me with a massive grin.
And he's an extremely polite DJ to boot.
Jarv
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| Originally posted by Jarvmeister Boring I know..... but: PvD ALWAYS ALWAYS gets a party rocking. I've seen him about 40 times, never ceases to stun me and leave me with a massive grin. And he's an extremely polite DJ to boot. Jarv |
richie hawtin
james zabiela
sven vath
eddie halliwell
ooh ooh.
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