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-- 2010.07.02 PAUL OAKENFOLD + Brad Miller @ Pacha NYC
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Originally posted by DJ Eco +1... Week after week after week.. Not many of the big DJs besides Markus Schulz or Sander Van Doorn like to throw any curveballs in their sets... I'm beginning to not enjoy going out as much, unless it's a BlkMarket or Resolute warehouse party... I don't even like minimal techno, but the element of surprise and not knowing the songs make these parties immediately better than trance parties right off the bat, it's a shame. I don't know if I'm the only cynical one that's sick of the same songs over and over, or has the overall crowd just changed due to trance becoming more popular? I roll my eyes when I hear some of these songs, my body doesn't even have an urge to dance sometimes, while everyone around me is going crazy; it's like a complete psychological lack of excitement.. Am I just out of touch?

it all depends. for me, when i go see an artist play (whether it be a DJ or a band) i want to hear some stuff i know. that's the reason why i'm paying money to see them perform. if i buy tickets to a red hot chili peppers concert and they don't play any RHCP songs, i'd be pretty upset. so if i go see a ferry show, id like to hear some ferry songs.

i know it's a bit different for DJs since they can just hit play on a cd as opposed to a band who has a different setup (not saying that DJing is just hitting buttons, but that they have the ability/power to play any music using technology), but even then, it's the same idea in my opinion. the reason people go out to see artists is because they like the music the play, generally.

DJs have to spin for a bit more than bands play, so yeah, a variety is good. but i never understood why people hate when deadmau5 or tiesto play their own music for half the set in their own promo tours. they are on tour to promote their new albums and get their music out there, and i see people give them shit for playing half their cd. it's part of the business..

anyway, that's my rant.

Go Brad!!

What's with the false advertising on the website? The banner on top says "Free Admission Click Here" but it's actually $10 before midnight..Nice!

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Originally posted by DJ Eco +1... Week after week after week.. Not many of the big DJs besides Markus Schulz or Sander Van Doorn like to throw any curveballs in their sets... I'm beginning to not enjoy going out as much, unless it's a BlkMarket or Resolute warehouse party... I don't even like minimal techno, but the element of surprise and not knowing the songs make these parties immediately better than trance parties right off the bat, it's a shame. I don't know if I'm the only cynical one that's sick of the same songs over and over, or has the overall crowd just changed due to trance becoming more popular? I roll my eyes when I hear some of these songs, my body doesn't even have an urge to dance sometimes, while everyone around me is going crazy; it's like a complete psychological lack of excitement.. Am I just out of touch?

I agree man, I think it has to do with the crowd. I mean, A lot of the people I meet when I go out only come out because they heard DJ XXX was playing, and they liked a few of his songs from like 2 years ago. So all they know are the big name, main stream tracks that every dj has played for the past 6-12 months. Not everyone who attends the shows listen to their radio shows and podcasts like most of us do. And I think the DJ's have an understanding of this and play to the crowds.

I was pretty dissapointed in Ferry's set at EZ last year; It was like a Ferry's Greatest Hits set. I heard his after party set was dope, but he came out at EZ and played all his own tracks with nothing new in there. Dissapointing IMO. That's why Markus Schulz is my fav dj of the past year or two, every set is unique, there is some overlap with tracks but that is to be expected

saw him in vegas at Rain/Perfecto last week when Sean played.
I have never,ever seen such an uninterested DJ, in fact he was so bored he would have the track playing and rest on the side of the stage..lol...However, he was very nice to me and we actually spoke in the hallway when his set was done, so at least I can say he was nice.

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Originally posted by DJ Eco +1... Week after week after week.. Not many of the big DJs besides Markus Schulz or Sander Van Doorn like to throw any curveballs in their sets... I'm beginning to not enjoy going out as much, unless it's a BlkMarket or Resolute warehouse party... I don't even like minimal techno, but the element of surprise and not knowing the songs make these parties immediately better than trance parties right off the bat, it's a shame. I don't know if I'm the only cynical one that's sick of the same songs over and over, or has the overall crowd just changed due to trance becoming more popular? I roll my eyes when I hear some of these songs, my body doesn't even have an urge to dance sometimes, while everyone around me is going crazy; it's like a complete psychological lack of excitement.. Am I just out of touch?

iam the same way, trance sets for the most part are very predictable
i mean theres just alot more exposure between every dj haveing a radio show and dj's just whoreing out their own productions and the same old songs

there are very few trance dj's that do it for me these days, times have changed i guess but yea thats why iam goin back to listenin to house mostly as well as techno cause its always something new and fresh and the crowd/vibe is different

there are soooooo many good trance tracks out there this year but again its just not getting exposure from alot of dj's

Oakie used to be good many years ago !! he being in NY for the 4th of July week-end used to be/has been a tradition. Tiesto is heading the same direction as oakenfold.

I heard Tiesto and Afrojack today on 92.3

Hey I will be spinning in the basement for this event. I can't wait.

Stoked for tomorrow! Got some crazy crazy tracks I can't wait to drop

I will be there tonight for Oakie and can't wait. I love his perfecto mixes. So many people think he sold out since the swordfish albums but his live sets are still amazing. I remember when he used to play every year in Philly on thanksgiving eve. Although...the last time i seen him was about 4 years ago at Nation, DC. So I'm very excited to see what tonight will bring.

Shit, im going just to meet you skytrance lol
Screw Oakenfold lol but for 10 bucks, you cant lose.
Esp when you want to hear music. Sometimes you just need some damn music

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Originally posted by fa55tbenz Shit, im going just to meet you skytrance lol Screw Oakenfold lol but for 10 bucks, you cant lose. Esp when you want to hear music. Sometimes you just need some damn music

lol..did we meet? I met a bunch of people but that place got sooo packed it was unbelievable. I was up front for the 1st 2 hours of oakies set and got really over heated. they totally need more ventilation in that place. I started getting sick from the heat and no matter where i went i couldn't cool down, i even tried the hip hip room and it was just as bad, a non stop sea of people. Luckily i met a nice group of people who invited me into their VIP.

I still had a great time. I enjoyed Oakies set and thought he played a lot of good tracks. although i was a little disappointed he didn't seem to spin for 2 long. i guess im used to the good ole days when dj's would do 6 hour sets, and i thought for sure he would have played sex n money but he didn't.

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Originally posted by AY STAR iam the same way, trance sets for the most part are very predictable i mean theres just alot more exposure between every dj haveing a radio show and dj's just whoreing out their own productions and the same old songs there are very few trance dj's that do it for me these days, times have changed i guess but yea thats why iam goin back to listenin to house mostly as well as techno cause its always something new and fresh and the crowd/vibe is different there are soooooo many good trance tracks out there this year but again its just not getting exposure from alot of dj's

Agreed! I totally feel the same way about trance lately and that's why I've been into house/techno lately.

I thought Oakenfold played pretty solid last night, def one of the best I've seen him. Had a great time playing as well, and really appreciate everyone sticking it out till the end!

Pretty good night I have to say. I agree that it was super packed!! I kept waiting for some room to be made but as the hours went on it was still like a sardine can!
Brad you played some interesting songs there, I liked that vibe you had going there. I ran out of energy from trying the melbourne shuffle though!! LoL

I thought the set was pretty standard, but I had fun. sorry I left before brad flgot on, I always enjoy his sets, but it was just too damn hot

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Originally posted by BradMiller I thought Oakenfold played pretty solid last night, def one of the best I've seen him. Had a great time playing as well, and really appreciate everyone sticking it out till the end!

I stayed until the end and i enjoyed both the opening and closing dj's...not sure which one you were but they were both great.

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Originally posted by BradMiller I thought Oakenfold played pretty solid last night, def one of the best I've seen him. Had a great time playing as well, and really appreciate everyone sticking it out till the end!

I thought Oak was FANTASTIC, I am now a fan !!!

The opening DJ was uneventful... in the sense it lacked energy...

I guess the lack of energy from the opener was what made Oak so great with his sets.

Brad Miller started out very good, but I felt he lost stamina at around 4am to 4:30am... So I decided to leave... hey, maybe it was me that lost the energy... lol...

I don't think it was that packed, but I got upstairs after I stopped spinning in the basement at 2. I want to thank everyone for the good turnout in the basement. I really had a blast spinning, and people really seemed to be enjoying themselves.

As for Oakies set. I though it was good. I mean all I heard was his classic stuff, which you can't go wrong with. Brad i though did an amazing job afterwards. I stayed to about 5:30 I think.

I think overall it was a fun night with solid music, and that's pretty much all I ask for.

Brad,

When you played Ruff Drivers presents arrola- Dreaming....I almost DIED!!!! thank you for that....such an AMAZING classic i rarely ever hear played out.

edit: not sure if that was the exact mix, but you know what i mean!!

anyone know what oakey's opening track was??

it was the same one here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-TlRjRc_VE

thanks

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Originally posted by skytrancegirl Brad, When you played Ruff Drivers presents arrola- Dreaming....I almost DIED!!!! thank you for that....such an AMAZING classic i rarely ever hear played out. edit: not sure if that was the exact mix, but you know what i mean!!

Ahh thanks, love that track too! It's actually the Beltek Mix btw, he's been putting out some great stuff lately so def check him out

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