dude what the hell happened to the essential mix?

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Posted by tetatdo on Dec-12-2003 08:27:

dude what the hell happened to the essential mix?

Back in the day the essential mix on radio one used to have some really good sets. Seems like all they do now is house...what caused the sudden switch?

Other then AVB on back last febuary, i haven't heard any trance out of the essential mix in 2003!

crappy..

Posted by Sand Leaper on Dec-12-2003 08:56:

Re: dude what the hell happened to the essential mix?

The EM was never any good for trance, it's just that back in the day a large amount of the regulars (Oakey, Tong, Cox, Fontaine etc.) played trance records in their sets. That's not the case anymore, and R1 has also gotten a lot of heat for not bringing in enuff new talent, so they've decided to do something about that. I know PvD is having an EM in a week or so, but if you're looking for trance live shows I suggest you look somewhere else, since even the odd bigshot trance DJ-EM is rare nowadays.

Posted by noonboy on Dec-12-2003 09:02:

There are more than enough trance sets being played around
in radio stations. Besides, you can hear armin every thursday if you want. And every 3rd trance dj sound like each other (no offense).

I love trance, but there's more than enough of it on the radio. Also, maybe BBC are trying to get more listeners by inviting more house djs?
I mean, there's always an anti-trance person besides you, wherever you are.

I don't know.....
Let's just listen to ASOT tonight anyway.
Pure cheesy trance (joke)

Posted by Pio on Dec-12-2003 15:42:

Armin's was probably the most boring EM I heard in 2003. Check out the Gabriel and Dresden, Ashley Caselle, Moshic, Sander K, Adam Freeland, DJ Marky, High Contrast EMs from this year.

Posted by Orko on Dec-12-2003 15:45:

I agree, i used to check Radio1 every couple of weeks or more often just to see who was on the EM, but now its nobody. They only have trance djs during the big parties like creamfields or WMC. I want to hear another studio mix from our beloved djs.
And i also agree with the fact that Armins was NOTHING special. Just a set. BUt Gabriel and Dresden, check that ouT!

Posted by cosmix on Dec-12-2003 15:54:

and don`t miss PvD essential on the 21st of december

Posted by Cobalt on Dec-12-2003 16:41:

quote:
Originally posted by noonboy
There are more than enough trance sets being played around
in radio stations. Besides, you can hear armin every thursday if you want. And every 3rd trance dj sound like each other (no offense).

I agree. There's too much similarity in what trance DJs are playing these days. I also think part of the problem is that fewer people like the uplifting stuff churned out today than the trance of Oakenfold's time. I sure as hell get bored of it fast.

...though not as fast as I get bored of house.

Posted by Azz3D on Dec-12-2003 16:48:

Because people are getting sick of the same trance formula in the last couple of years

Posted by DJ Mikey Mike on Dec-12-2003 17:27:

Eddie Halliwell's is the only EM i have enjoyed this year. That was obviously a liveset rather than a studio set. I find studio sets boring. There's no interaction, and therefore I find them rather shit. There have been very few EM's i have enjoyed, especially in recent years.

Posted by whiskers on Dec-12-2003 17:29:

that's probably the problem, less big-name djs doing EMs, so they're not as hyped

i also think djs should play more unknown promos than the same big-name tracks everyone else is milking to death.

Posted by torontotrance on Dec-12-2003 17:50:

Nah, Essential Mix was always different genres, different deejays and that was the appeal to people. It may suck for true trance fans but music fans like me, it's great. Nice to see some lesser known names do the essential mixes.

I liked Adam Freeland, Plump DJ's, Lee Coombs, and Creamfields

Posted by Mike_B on Dec-12-2003 18:04:

quote:
Originally posted by YaleTrance
Armin's was probably the most boring EM I heard in 2003. Check out the Gabriel and Dresden, Ashley Caselle, Moshic, Sander K, Adam Freeland, DJ Marky, High Contrast EMs from this year.

all those artist you pointed out there are boring to me. So clearly that`s just a personal opinion. I find those set to stale and slow for my tastes

Posted by Orko on Dec-12-2003 18:34:

quote:
Originally posted by whiskers
i also think djs should play more unknown promos than the same big-name tracks everyone else is milking to death.

agreed, its nice for me cause im always just abit behind so nothing really gets overplayed for me...i have to try really hard to keep up with the newest tunes...but more unknowns would be cool.

Posted by torontotrance on Dec-12-2003 18:36:

seriously, if you a big trance lover then find the 1998-1999 stuff. It was the supposed "Golden Age" of trance and some of those essential mixes from back then, I still have on repeat.

Posted by Psionic on Dec-12-2003 18:49:

Who fucking cares if there isn't enough trance? You can't listen to good house, techno and other genres besides trance on the Essential Mix? Check out Adam Freeland's Essential Mix from this year. It's an amazing breaks set that I highly recommend.

Posted by Pio on Dec-12-2003 19:07:

quote:
Originally posted by Mike_B
all those artist you pointed out there are boring to me. So clearly that`s just a personal opinion. I find those set to stale and slow for my tastes

Yes, it certainly is personal opinion but.....

You find DJ Marky's EM slow? Adam Freeland stale?

Posted by torontotrance on Dec-12-2003 19:26:

freeland stale...HELL NAH

Posted by burns on Dec-12-2003 19:33:

Ralph Lawson rocked a few weeks back, guess you mean stale if its not trance, guess Essential mix isnt to trancey these days.

Posted by aidanwelsh on Dec-12-2003 19:59:

24/08/03 SASHER AND TONGY - CREAMFIELDS

probably one of pete tong's best sets i've heard. sasha first put together lot of his choons he's banging out now at this one, e.g., hoochie koochie man, emotional soundscape, psiko garden, in a state...

but, yes, i would agree that, overall, the EM has pretty much declined since back in the day. indeed, they do have pretty good sets once in awhile, but at least the new DJs that they're bringing in are getting some exposure. i dunno...in a way, i wish that they could have regulars like carl cox, tiesto, oakenfold, van dyk, on again. however, radio 1 is allowing new DJs to get a start, which i like.

cheers,
-aidan

Posted by we love sundays on Dec-12-2003 23:27:

Re: dude what the hell happened to the essential mix?

quote:
Originally posted by tetatdo
Back in the day the essential mix on radio one used to have some really good sets. Seems like all they do now is house...what caused the sudden switch?

Other then AVB on back last febuary, i haven't heard any trance out of the essential mix in 2003!

crappy..

house sets arnt good?

i didnt know that

Posted by whiskers on Dec-12-2003 23:33:

quote:
Originally posted by Galapidate
Check out Adam Freeland's Essential Mix from this year. It's an amazing breaks set that I highly recommend.

aye, i second that!

also High Contrast's EM & Plump DJs': dnb & electrobreaks

Posted by DJ Dingel on Dec-13-2003 02:13:

I go to the Essential Mix when I want a fresh new sound. If you want a guaranteed trance show, then hit up ASOT. I use Radio1 to find new stuff. I randomly downloaded Freeland's EM after hearing Sasha drop his Nirvana remix. Whooooooaaaa.... now I'm into breaks! It's an amazing essential mix. I also downloaded Donald Glaude's EM from 2002 before going to see him warm up for PvD in Seattle and I am now searching for more house. I even have a LTJ Bukem set. Use the Essential Mix to diversify your taste. When I wanna hear the best that a genre has to offer, I know that I can get it from the Essential Mix.

Posted by sektile on Dec-13-2003 02:18:

this year has been AWESOME for the essential mix.
Moshic, Gabriel & Dresden, High Contrast, Plump Dj's, Adam Freeland, Steve Lawler, Lee Coombs, heaps more..
so what if there isnt enough 'trance' on there, theres been a fair bit of breaks but breaks are doing so-fucking-well at the moment its no wonder..

Posted by dark_tenshi on Dec-13-2003 03:25:

I thought the Essential Mix has been really good this year. Lots and lots of quality sets - Planet Funk, Lee Coombs, Pete Gooding, Adam Freeland, Moshic, Phil Kieran , and of course, the man like, Sasha.

I also enjoyed some of the sets by less-known DJs, Wally Lopez and Murk.

To those who complain there's not enough trance DJs on the Essential Mix, one thing I can say is that not many trance DJs can pull off mixing a true Essential Mix quality set.

Posted by tetatdo on Dec-16-2003 00:19:

I love armin and all, but I haven't been impressed with alot of the ASOTS i've heard... How many new tracks can you introduce in a week? Not very many. Anyway, I found Armin's set on EM to be good cuz it was the first time I'd heard some of those tunes (i.e. Mushroom Therapy)...Very well put together set..

I need to check out the G&B EM mix, anyone know where i can find it?
Soulseek's been acting stingy lately