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Posted by dollaroff on Jul-17-2007 05:58:

I got there at 8:30, and there was no line to get in, which was a huge plus from last year.

I think they had the same amount of restrooms (which weren't enough last year), but they split them up into two places. I prefer port-o-potties than the flooding trailers, but to each his own...

Yes, the sound was off. It wasn't awful, but I did have problems with the highs as others have said.

It was too hot in the garage. I couldn't stay in there more than a couple minutes of a time...I would rather be dancing outside anyway.

But, everyone was cool, it was a beautiful night (not like last year, OMG), and they didn't run out of water.

I really don't think the $7 waters are a huge deal; just know you're going to spend a decent amount of $ on them. (at Coachella, I budget at least $40/d for water...that's 20 bottles!)

IMHO, I think they went overboard last year (3 stages + tent) with a ton of talent...this year they completely scaled it down to try and make a profit. I would rather see 2 stages (rather than 1 stage + the parking garage); one with house and the other with trance.

Maybe the 3rd year will be the best?

Posted by vxman on Jul-17-2007 08:47:

Sound was OK when I entered. Around 11PM or so, speakers started to fart. I looked at the sound guy and he was not even paying attention. Then, I thought the problem might be on Armin's side. Sound on the left side was very bad. In the center, it was best but still mediocre. Around VIP, sound wasn't that bad either. Either, they adjusted the speakers so they sound OK for the VIP or one of the speaker blew up.

Posted by philippe on Jul-17-2007 16:02:

shocking surprise

Sorry for the intrusion, but I've been asked to point out that Kristina Sky was spotted at the event, but did not make her way backstage... to the great relief of pretty much all of us there (and the big man on stage)

Done.

Posted by KrisSC2000 on Jul-17-2007 20:39:

Re: shocking surprise

Posted by bas on Jul-17-2007 20:59:

Re: Re: shocking surprise

quote:
Originally posted by KrisSC2000
Why didn't she make it backstage??

Philippe wanted to share hair club secrets with AvB and was afraid she'd get in the way.

Posted by KrisSC2000 on Jul-17-2007 21:06:

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Originally posted by bas
Philippe wanted to share hair club secrets with AvB and was afraid she'd get in the way.

LMAO!!

Posted by MindShifter on Jul-17-2007 21:36:

quote:
Originally posted by Clovis

i lol'd too

quote:
Originally posted by philippe
Sorry for the intrusion, but I've been asked to point out that Kristina Sky was spotted at the event, but did not make her way backstage... to the great relief of pretty much all of us there (and the big man on stage)

Done.

good to see your sig holds true to form

Posted by Andrieux on Jul-17-2007 21:50:

Re: Re: Re: shocking surprise

quote:
Originally posted by bas
Philippe wanted to share hair club secrets with AvB and was afraid she'd get in the way.

Posted by technofriik on Jul-17-2007 22:01:

My Rank 1 videos from saturday:

Armin vs. Rank 1 - This World Is Watching Me

Rank 1 - Airwave

And a few pics HERE

Besides the songs on the videos, Rank 1 also played Life Less Ordinary, Superstring and Communication. Their set was definitely the highlight of the evening for me. Susana did a good job too but Armin bored me to death with the progressive and fluffy trance songs that all sounded the same to me. I was hoping to hear more than 3-4 harder songs but at least he played my current fav King of My Castle (SvD remix) Btw, I agree about the sucky sound. Even a couple of performers pointed it out....

Posted by KrisSC2000 on Jul-17-2007 22:01:

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Originally posted by Andrieux

Seriously, LMAO!!!! This reminds me of Vegas ;-)

Just found a pic taken at about 3:30 on Saturday (and now I can see what happens when Ryan and I don't leave the front of the stage all night-yikes!

Posted by bas on Jul-17-2007 22:04:

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: shocking surprise

quote:
Originally posted by KrisSC2000
Seriously, LMAO!!!! This reminds me of Vegas ;-)

Just found a pic taken at about 3:30 on Saturday (and now I can see what happens when Ryan and I don't leave the front of the stage all night-yikes!

I think the ghost of trance past is haunting your boyfriend (fiance/husband?)!!

Posted by KrisSC2000 on Jul-17-2007 23:07:

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quote:
Originally posted by bas
I think the ghost of trance past is haunting your boyfriend (fiance/husband?)!!

I know ;-) Its almost freaky looking

Posted by Clovis on Jul-17-2007 23:14:

Re: shocking surprise

quote:
Originally posted by philippe
Sorry for the intrusion, but I've been asked to point out that Kristina Sky was spotted at the event, but did not make her way backstage... to the great relief of pretty much all of us there (and the big man on stage)

Done.

Well I'm glad someone said it. I mean, what would we have done without this essential piece of information? Thank you sir, for continuing to make this forum a better place. For all of us.
I only wish I could have joined this wonderfully priveleged group of backstage stars and watch Armin do the jesus pose from behind. What a sight to behold!

Posted by bscarbro on Jul-18-2007 03:08:

Did anybody have the tracklist from that night?

Posted by sweetcandy girl on Jul-18-2007 06:05:

I had such a great time at This years Giant Village. Got in around 7:40 and Armin was all ready one! He played for over 8 hrs and did not even take one bathroom break! Don't know how he did it.

Over all I enjoyed Armin's set. There where some points in it that made me go WTF is up with this Track and transition. But over all I thought he did Great! His last 2 hours where amazing though. If he played like that all night. Man oh Man oh Man!!! \o/

I am shocked that no had said anything about Jennifer Rene's performance. I loved hearing her live! I also loved Rank 1!
Oh those yellow things that covered the wires where not my friend in go-go's

I also agree with most of you.. the sound was a little bit off. I could not handle it in the middle so I stayed stage left when I was out there.

So MUCH FUN!!!!

I am about to post my pictures

Posted by AmericnWldChild on Jul-18-2007 07:12:

if someone shows me their TL from the beginning up to the point where he played Parker & Hanson - Its Not Too Late, I'll show everyone mine.

Oh and my hearing just came back. There wasn't one bad looking girl on stage! They were all really cute or hot and I think there was about 20 of them too! Not bad at all!!!

Posted by vxman on Jul-18-2007 08:06:

quote:
Originally posted by AmericnWldChild
There wasn't one bad looking girl on stage! They were all really cute or hot and I think there was about 20 of them too! Not bad at all!!!

Girls were the prettiest of all the EDM's I have seen last 2-3 years. I had given up on EDM girls. But, this is a different crowd than Avalon/Vanguard/Circus/Rave events, girls are still ugly there

Posted by wma8706 on Jul-18-2007 08:07:

for those nay-sayers and overly critical opinions of Armins 8 hr performance ... based on my humble opinion... the event was awesome...weather perfect, it wasn't overly crowded, for the most part he played most of the popular hit trance songs along with live singing. If it weren't for him....do you think you would see Rank1 with both artists up there giving us that incredible show. I've followed rank1 for the last 5 yrs and have never seen both on stage here in L.A......don't get me wrong ...Piet is always great but I've never seen him perform with Benno. That night to me was SPECIAL!!

Posted by mar46017 on Jul-18-2007 11:40:

quote:
Originally posted by vxman
Girls were the prettiest of all the EDM's I have seen last 2-3 years. I had given up on EDM girls. But, this is a different crowd than Avalon/Vanguard/Circus/Rave events, girls are still ugly there

Do yourself a favor and plan an Ibiza trip in the near future. The dancers come out in herds of 30 or 40. All HOT, all SEXY, and all know how to dance!

Posted by sweetcandy girl on Jul-18-2007 14:55:

Posted by capricorn15 on Jul-18-2007 15:06:

quote:
Originally posted by bscarbro
Did anybody have the tracklist from that night?
it probably goes something like this

Tracklist
1.Pryda-Madderferry
2.Booka Shade-Lucky Heather Touched The Sun In White Rooms (Markus Schulz Mashup)
3.ID
4.Jose Amnesia-Wouldn't Change A Thing
5.X feat Jennifer Rene-Invincible (Sied van Riel remix)
6.Dash Berlin-Til The Sky Falls Down
7.Black Pearl-Bounty Island(DJ Shah's San Antonio Harbour remix)
8.Cosmic Gate-Elements Of Life
9.ID
10.Roland Klinkenberg-Mexico Can Wait
11.Terry Ferminal-Deep Inside
12.The Killers-Read My Mind (Gabriel & Dresden remix)
13.Purple Mood-One Night In Tokyo (DJ Shah remix)
14.Jose Amnesia-Louder (Jon O'Bir remix)
15.Breakfast-The Sunlight
16.Albert Vorne-Formentera What? (Gareth Emery remix)
17.Aly & Fila feat. Jahala-How Long?
18.Markus Schulz & Andy Moor-Daydream
19.Pascal Feliz-From Inside The Speaker(Part1)
20.The Blizzard-Kalopsia
21.Wamdue Project-King Of My Castle (Sander van Doorn remix)
Rank1 & Armin
22.Rank1 & Alex M.O.R.P.H-Life Less Ordinary
23.Armin van Buuren vs Rank1-This World Is Watching Me
24.Cygnus X-Superstring (Rank1 remix)
25.Armin van Buuren-Communication (Armin Live on the keys)
26.Rank1-Airwave(Benno Live on the Keytar)
Armin
27.Dubfire-Roadkill(Breakfast remix)
28.Sander van Doorn-Riff
29.Vincent de Moor-Fly Away(Cosmic Gate remix)
30.Filo & Peri-The Anthem (John O'Callaghan remix)
31.Armin van Buuren-If You Should Go(Live Vocals by Susana)
32.Armin van Buuren-Shivers(Live Vocals by Susana)
33.ID
34.Sean Tyas-One More Night Out
35.John O'Callaghan-Big Sky
36.Above & Beyond pres Tranquility Base-Oceanic (Original mix)
37.Armin van Buuren-Rush Hour
38.Thomas Bronzwaer-Constellation
39.Rex Mundi vs Ronski Speed-The Perspective Space (Markus Schulz mashup)
40.Nenes & Pascal Feliz-Platinum (Original Mix)
Encore:
41.Iio-Rapture (Armin van Buuren remix)

thats from his show in ny so its probably pretty much close to that with a few other tracks and some in different order

Posted by vxman on Jul-18-2007 16:09:

quote:
Originally posted by mar46017
Do yourself a favor and plan an Ibiza trip in the near future. The dancers come out in herds of 30 or 40. All HOT, all SEXY, and all know how to dance!

I will go one day hopefully.

Posted by bscarbro on Jul-18-2007 16:25:

Ya it is pretty close to the tracklist of the show he played in Brooklyn, but I know there were a few tracks that were different and it just so happens that those were the tracks I was unable to I.D. Sucks to be me right now : )

Posted by KarenLuvs2Party on Jul-18-2007 21:33:

got there around 11:15PM... went to the Stoli Room and ran into rukes (those for the pics!) and that shiet was ridiculous HOT.. left.. chilled.. heard heavenscent.. (thought I was going nuts).. saw some people.. and the rest.. well i went blank after that =/

Posted by Clovis on Jul-18-2007 22:21:

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2.Booka Shade-Lucky Heather Touched The Sun In White Rooms (Markus Schulz Mashup)

What the fuck.

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