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Originally posted by djquick83 Don't u guys get tired of hearing the same trance tracks from diff trance DJ's all the time ?? It seems like all of em play the same shit. At least with house/techno, ure more likely to come across a wide variety of diff styles/tracks unique to the individual DJ, with very little overlap. Lookin at the videos, u could put AVB/Ferry/PVD/A&B/Sean Tyas etc. in the heading and u wouldn't know which one is playing. (Not hating, just stating the truth.)

lately i go to parties more to see producers/djs whom i havent seen in awhile and MOSTLY to see friends. you always HOPE for a night of awesome sounds and unexpected tracks. its been a long long time since ive felt a rush from beginning to end at a party as i did in the past (PVD's Studio gig was one of those rarities this year tho - that was an amazing night but then again when PVD is GREAT his sets sound like no other.) Jasons set was really great, then A&B came on, and maybe Drew n I both had too high expectations for them; the set was actually meh throughout most of the night ...this could have been cuz we probably missed parts of the party because we kept going upstairs/downstairs because the main floor was too damn hot and crowded. We almost went home at 3am but then i heard "No One on Earth" one of my fav tracks of ALL time...and i was on the 2nd floor taking videos of the crowd and singing the lyrics out loud next to G and having the best time evar -- so much so that the bouncer had to tell me a few times to leave the 2nd floor (cuz they were telling everyone to leave at the time) ahahha. btw nice to see some of ur SI krew from the BBQ come out, very nice =)

at least they didnt throw down some of the 'usual' trance tracks that other djs seem to LOVE playing over and over and over again (from mid2006 to now) - looks like they are finally RETIRED, yay!

but it was fun nevertheless from 4-close with awesome euphoric music, some old school and madd energy. it was GREAT seeing A&B again..and esp to see Paavo go nuts on the decks, he is absolutely adorable ahhaha. I could see why a lot of ppl would have loved this party, hard resounding beats and tracks one after the other throughout most of the party like most NYC trance parties seem to be gettting like these days. it just gets way too repetitive-sounding to me and all songs start sounding similar with no *defining* moments. however, since I listen to TATW constantly i love the variety that they usually put out (new and upcoming tracks). and i so loved when they threw down their own productions (old AND new) that just really stood out (esp HOME club mix (!!!) and Good for Me <3) Breakfasts tune was great as well as a handful of others, thats about it.

will have pics/vids up after the wknd. Afer closing the party, we packed it up and went straight to my moms house for a quiet wkend of tanning, pizza and movies and sleeping out of the terrace - been wonderful so far.

hope everyone is enjoying their weekend as well!!!

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Originally posted by djquick83 Don't u guys get tired of hearing the same trance tracks from diff trance DJ's all the time ?? It seems like all of em play the same shit. At least with house/techno, ure more likely to come across a wide variety of diff styles/tracks unique to the individual DJ, with very little overlap. Lookin at the videos, u could put AVB/Ferry/PVD/A&B/Sean Tyas etc. in the heading and u wouldn't know which one is playing. (Not hating, just stating the truth.)

im not hatin on trance but def agree with you im very sik of it there are only a handful of djs that do it 4 me lately one of them we shall be seein june 16th.....(preach motherf**Ker)

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Originally posted by pyro264jb tom will say this is probably his all time best party of the year but imo the night was wack. Whats with this Electro Trance that I hear creaping into djs sets (ex.ferry) It really take the vibe out and makes me feel like im not in pacha but Sound Factory on a jp night. I only head 2 trance songs the whole night everything else was that electro trance crap.

That's why I don't post reviews. I always have a great time no matter how good or bad the party is. This one had its moments, but def not the best of the year.

I showed up late for this one... walked in while they were playing Air For Life which was cool. I had a good time overall, some ppl said the party was lacking something. for me i think it might have been that a&b's set didn't have a whole lot of tension and release to it, it wasn't very dynamic, more like back to back bangers...ya kno? But there were alot of good tunes played no doubt...


Overall it was a fun night...there was a pretty nice vibe goin, alot of beautiful women as eco mentioned earlier, pacha was pretty comfortable for the most part, not too croweded and actually cool, and i got to see alot of friends and nyta's...good times...

"I had a good time overall, some ppl said the party was lacking something. for me i think it might have been that a&b's set didn't have a whole lot of tension and release to it, it wasn't very dynamic, more like back to back bangers...ya kno? But there were alot of good tunes played no doubt...


Overall it was a fun night..."





+1


BTW, I'm also atleast taking partial credit for the "good for me (club mix)" finale...(gave Paavo my phone with a text stating the request and he showed it to Tony...and what do you know the next and final song was...lol)

Great night, I had a blast!

The track that did it for me last night was:

wamdue project - king of my castle (sander van doorn remix)


I really enjoyed A&B's set. I can see how some may have not liked the first hour as it wasn't necessarily high energy. I personally enjoyed it and they definitely built the energy as the night went on (I'm a sucker for dj's that know how to build a set).

I could be wrong but we may have been spoiled for the last 2 Made @ Pacha events (Armin and Ferry) where they had the Laser show. For those who are saying it felt as if something was missing, maybe that thing was the absence of the laser show?

I jumped on a plane right after Pacha to head to Mexico. I had a gig here tonight and after the gig I played an afterhours. Mexicans really know how to party Great weekend, lots of fun, need sleep!

Thanks so much to all who came early to hear my set as well as for all of the support You guys are awesome.



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The crowd started to go nuts when Oxia - Domino came on, Jason

Pics and vids of Jason's set coming soon.

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Originally posted by Jason Jollins Mexicans really know how to party

I def think we can party here too. What about an Armin afterparty with Jollins on the decks...? Are there any already planned?

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Originally posted by EnigmaT That's why I don't post reviews. I always have a great time no matter how good or bad the party is. This one had its moments, but def not the best of the year.

I'm with you on that one. I just show up looking to have a great time listening to tunes and hanging out with friends. The best time is bringing noobs in and watching them have the time of their lives.

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Originally posted by chimera66 as usually great seeing everyone, thanks dan for the postcard and jay for the poster which i gave my roommate as a reminder of her first edm event. too bad they closed kinda early.

im glad michelle had a great time, she was really sweet and nice! ^__^ i hope she got a good impression of all of us as well as had fun at the event. what a TROOPER for closing out her first edm party

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i was really surprised especially since she has never listened to more than 5min of any type of edm. she said everyone was nice and wants to come out again

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Originally posted by Jason Jollins Mexicans really know how to party -

Donde? I thought I was the only mexican there? lol

Amazing night again at pacha left around 5:15 just got too tired wish i had more energy to hear GOOD FOR ME.

Pics/Vids - coming soon...!

oh god, zeppelin

Above & Beyond:

Bal en Blanc > December NYC > This weekend NYC

Wasnt their best set but they are still better than most trance DJ's so that says something. I was having so much fun dancing and being with friends that I could have listened to minimal last night and had a smile. No complaints about Jason either!


Good vibe from everyone, not overcrowded, but it was MOIST in there, and yes, it may have been worse than tyas with the temperature. For those who went it was exactly like labour of love 2006 when people were literally WET.
Where was the cloudy cold machine on the hottest night ever FFS???

Signalrunner-Aria Epica????? was playing?

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Originally posted by kadomony oh god, zeppelin

omggggg

One of the sickest starts to any night ever! <3 Michael Cassette, it's coming out soon on anjunadeep!

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Originally posted by limin_li Signalrunner-Aria Epica????? was playing?

Yup, Bart Claessen style, right before Razorfish 2007.

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Originally posted by yankeeBaby Above & Beyond: Bal en Blanc > December NYC > This weekend NYC Wasnt their best set but they are still better than most trance DJ's so that says something. I was having so much fun dancing and being with friends that I could have listened to minimal last night and had a smile. No complaints about Jason either! Good vibe from everyone, not overcrowded, but it was MOIST in there, and yes, it may have been worse than tyas with the temperature. For those who went it was exactly like labour of love 2006 when people were literally WET. Where was the cloudy cold machine on the hottest night ever FFS???

Cloudy cold machine...

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Originally posted by limin_li

Is it just me or does it look like Pete turned into a serial killer, about to use his camera like a texas chainsaw?

Sorry I missed this, but from the reviews i'm not too jealous. I was up until 6am too, but was in a dorm room in minnesota getting drunk with my old ass alumni friends.

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Originally posted by zachias31 Is it just me or does it look like Pete turned into a serial killer, about to use his camera like a texas chainsaw?

HAHAHAHAAH OMFG ROFL Someone needs to chop that

just finally got around to posting a review been super busy
but anyway i though it was goin to be alot better of a set
from opening till about 4 i dunno it just dident take me anywhere
but after 4 they got really good i was deff feeling it
and when 5:30 came around and they shut the music off i was like wtf?
but then paavo said they had to catch a plane so by him doing that i give them alot of respect. they dident just walk off with no encore or nutin
anyhow over all it was a fun night..lots of booze..lots of girls...lots of danceing..lots of ta's

p.s thanks alot kelly now ur friend thinks iam a pervert
ur such a cockblock lol <3

pics!!

had great anticipation for the night:

styled my hair for once...then met up with my friends from VA



got to pacha at 1130pm - promptly ran into TAs including john (djeternal) whom i havent seen in FOREVA btw that pic with me kels and farah was sposed to be a GIRLS only pic but then Ay Star AND Drew jumped IN!!! ahhaa sall good



wai brought her roommate michelle to the partay -- what a trooper for closing her first edm partyy!!! really cute and friendly girl =) hope she posts here and ends up at more parties and WAI i think u look good in pics =P



soo crowded, body to body and freakin HOTTTT that night grr



Paavo was going NUTS at the decks (loved it, he is sooo CUTEE)




more people pics of the night (kels and farah are soo sexy and cute , also ran into some old friends i used to stomp with from the roxy days!!!~, me and LusciousBabe)


drew with farah, with his fave girls,


the krew saying goodbye when the party ended (i lagged behind to talk to ppl and thought this would be a cool shot to take )


walking toward the corner...sun a-rising on the drive back to the lt neck house to start a retreat/restful weekend.




great times indeed, everyone

cool pics lyss

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Originally posted by AY STAR cool pics lyss

thanks babes, i like the pic with all of us in it. nicee seeing u.
eheh im glad we all had fun regardless of how the night went.

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