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-- 5am presents Christopher Lawrence - 14 January 2005
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did a kind of review on itm for his new album, posting here for yall too -
All or Nothing.
OKay, first let me start by saying I am a massive fan of this guy, so it'll probably be a bit biased. heh.
The thing about Christopher Lawrence is he has a sound that is so identifiable. The CD is not mixed, I read somewhere he wanted all the tracks on the album to be able to stand alone as great peices of music, and well for the most of it they do.
The first track on the Album 'Saboteur' sets the mood perfectly for the rest of the album, driving with the lost element of FUNK that seems to be lacking in so much of todays trance. The word Abstract comes to mind, with builds that are traditional trance builds, but not trance as most of you know it.
Freefall is vocal trance, but guess what? its done differently. Probably one of the more easy listening track on the album.
Untitled Dub With Noises, is up there with my favourites on this CD. Cruisy Melodic breaks with the signature acidic sound running through them.
Octobers Child is more the hard dance version of Christopher. It has the thumping bass, and a very catchy 'ringing bell' melody which could make this one a bit of a biggie.
Mind Eraser is the exact reason I am such a big fan of this guy. THIS IS TRANCE BIATCHES.
Halo has a slightly more tribal feel to it, nice Bjork like vocals, a real spooky feeling, and a sort of sense of urgency (that runs through the whole album to be honest) .
Hot Rod is a slick hard dance number, but its good hard dance . (actually lets call it psuedo psy trance).
Renegade and Nitro are calssics, I dont really have to review them.
New Day is once again, cracking melodic breaks, with spooky piano riffs. Makes me really think of dawn on a new day
Warp was done with BK a couPLa years back, its not bad, a little hard dancey for my tastes, but does really exPLode on a dance floor.
Rush Hour is another one of those been around tracks, but god, hear this live in a club and you melt.
His sound is spooky, its driving, SLEEK - like liquid, its almost music suited to a horror film or something. You get a real sense of urgeny, and you can see how this translates to the dancefloor - keeping punters on their toes all the time.
Its intelligent music, yet anyone can get it.
All in all I really think this is a great Dance Music album. This music and his DJing are really what set him apart from a lot of other trance djs - He knows what he does is for the dancefloor, he knows the purpose of the music, and he doesnt try to make it something it isnt. He doesnt bullshit around. Really worthwhile buy.
T/L
Saboteur
Freefall
Untitled Dub with Noises
October's Child
Mind Eraser
Halo
Hot Rod
Renegade
Nitro
New Day
Warp
Rush Hour
One for the oldskool
Wow, what a farkin awesome night! One of the best nights we've had in ages!
Was so impressed with CL. He was fantastic.
Reemo kicked up some funky booty house in the side room (god i luv that shit babe, you gotta make me a cd!)
All the guys played exceptionally well. Big crowd, great vibe, was incredible!
Am sorry you couldn't come play Vi but was great to have you guys over the next day! (am glad kitty didn't make you sick scottie)
The house in the sideroom was a great idea 
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| Originally posted by trevgeeza Do you think KFC will still be open?? BWAHAHAHAHA |
LTF i think he played saboteur .. not 100% sure..
i reckon chris lawrence is not for ASOT fanatics, or maybe let me rephrase that: for those whom 'edgy' trance is not their cup of tea!
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| Originally posted by kelsta The house in the sideroom was a great idea KFC wasn't necessary, I carried Scotty's remains home in a champagne bucket The fact you and Myles actually went and asked the dude at 7-11 was brilliant! Too bad their cleaners only work on Wednesdays I think it was Trev and Myles who went? My memory is a little unclear |
the remains in your bucket were Cons!!!! 
really a refreshing change from some of the stale sound so many big names are playing atm. I have never heard trance played with so much groove to it. His mixing was not quite world no.7 at times but he more than made up for it with unbelievable track selection. christopher > armin 
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| Originally posted by batemanscott I have to admit the support line up really did the job perfectly! The vibe in the place was the best i've felt in ages right through the night. |
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| Originally posted by batemanscott I have never heard trance played with so much groove to it. |
ah, what a night!
totally awesome!
Lawrence rocked it along very nicely, with a very unique style. Very well supported by our local guys as always!
was awesome to meet so many TAs. god, i think i met at least 10 of you guys thanks heaps Gerry for introducing me to everyone (again 
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ugh... still recovering
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| Originally posted by batemanscott christopher > armin . |
By the way, ellway's shots are up! clicky here
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| Originally posted by tachyon LTF i think he played saboteur .. not 100% sure.. |
also, ta for the promos JPL and chris 
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| Originally posted by kelsta The house in the sideroom was a great idea |
Sif cheat on me phil!
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| Originally posted by Paulie LOL! unfortunately house and raver stalls dont go together. |
I am NOT an Armin hater.... even though Sezzy gave me the tattoo ....
Christopher Lawrence was much better than i expected and that new RVDB (Ron Van Den Beuken following the KFC lead) was awesome... but his cd didnt last too long in the cd player
It was nice of his wife to tell me & Mel that we played the best music she's heard in ages
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| Originally posted by sezzy Oh that's it you gonna die my friend! want me to brand you an armin hater like albert! |
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| Originally posted by batemanscott i love armin, just thought he could get a few tips from CL thats all |
Bateman for prez
yeah president of the bucket club
aww sezz, the bucket club is really cool ,u just haven't tried it! ask kel!
I'll leave the melting of bodies into the bucket up to the experts i think!
not my fault if you keep turning to mush!
/me thinks we need a pic of the bucket ...
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| Originally posted by strance /me thinks we need a pic of the bucket ... |
I love a good event thread after the event has come and gone.
Becomes a place for people to talk total crap.
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| Originally posted by kelsta It's currently taking up space in Scotty & Vi's loungeroom.. I will go and get it one of these days |
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