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Posted by swisstoni_uk on Aug-31-2004 09:52:

Christopher Lawrence

dont know too much about this guy so im after your opinions

heard him play his set at Creamfields 2004 here in Liverpool, thought he played okish, only ones i knew were Mark Norman - Phantom Manor and i think he played Signum - First Strike (Signums 2004 Remix). But he just stood there the whole time like a statue, didnt move once, didnt look up or clap or do a little dance. Was it nerves, or is he always like this?

I cant really pass opinion on the guy having only seen him once, but i dont think i want to see him again it was a releif when Jules came on and Armin after him, they actually interacted with the crowd, clapped, danced etc

Posted by LazarusDJ on Aug-31-2004 13:37:

Yeah, I thought he played well, and I'd not heard of him before either. But compared to Adam Sheridan, who was on earlier, it was a bit more subdued.

Posted by DJ_Bod on Aug-31-2004 13:40:

Re: Christopher Lawrence

quote:
Originally posted by swisstoni5017
dont know too much about this guy so im after your opinions

But he just stood there the whole time like a statue, didnt move once, didnt look up or clap or do a little dance. Was it nerves, or is he always like this?

I've seen him a few times (3, maybe 4) and I only saw him "active" once. Strangely enough, it was the set I disliked the most from him. *shrug*

Posted by |cEbLu3 on Aug-31-2004 13:59:

dunno bout his live persona, but def am a fan of his production work

Posted by euphoria on Aug-31-2004 14:06:

IMO hes ok, but nothing too impressive. If he was the only headliner at a event I prob wouldnt attend.

Posted by Magnus on Aug-31-2004 14:35:

Hes ok. A very nice guy in person. He comes to Seattle like once a month at least it seems so I get my fill of him. I've probably seen him at least 10 or 12 times and he just doesn't really do that much for me anymore. His CDs stopped doing it for me too.

Posted by Kuffdam on Aug-31-2004 15:01:

Hey

Yeah I managed to catch his set at Creamfields and I thought it was ok. I did notice that the sound engineer was at the decks for ages trying to sort some kind of problem out so maybe that was kinda killing the mood for Chris.

I have to say that the lightning in the main tent made it very hard to actually see the DJ at all. It was just like looking at the same person all night.....

Kuff

Posted by Judgelex on Aug-31-2004 15:37:

he sucks

Posted by born2trance on Aug-31-2004 15:55:

christopher lawrenc is by far one of THE best djs. i saw him here in indy last year...blew me rite away. i LOVE his mixes. lookin fwd to seeing him again

Posted by starlabs on Aug-31-2004 17:21:

Saw him live @ Spundae about 3 years ago (yes, that's ages ago I know). I was a big fan of his then, but that set didn't impress me much. Sandra Collins also played that night, and I think I liked her set a bit more.

I was a big fan of his cd's though, and I credit him with increasing my interest in EDM and trance.

Posted by bass.exe on Aug-31-2004 17:30:

He's probabaly one of the best US trance has to offer, especially if you compare him to Acosta..but then again US trance doesn't really cut it. not enough of a following there to create opportunity for trance DJs/producers.

Posted by chrisxanthus on Aug-31-2004 17:32:

I love to dance to Christopher Lawerence's sets. I've seen him 9 times I think and he's blown me away 8 out of 9 times. He especially blew me away the last time I heard him. He's definetely one of my favorite dj's and just a super nice guy. He really nows how to put a set togther and take you on a journey. He's very focused on what he's doing when he plays. I was so bumbed he wasn't at WEMF this year. I know Destiny loves him. I can't wait to hear him again. Sometimes people don't have a good set. Some people have different opinions too. I wish I could of heard him play at this Creamfields thing.

Posted by dj_lane on Aug-31-2004 17:52:

According to magazines, HES AMERICAS BIGGEST DJ!

but.... why havent i barely heard of him? ive heard of markus more then this C.L. character

Posted by Massive84 on Aug-31-2004 17:59:

quote:
Originally posted by bass.exe
He's probabaly one of the best US trance has to offer, especially if you compare him to Acosta..but then again US trance doesn't really cut it. not enough of a following there to create opportunity for trance DJs/producers.

Daniel miller rox also , shame not many people know the guy he deserves more listeneres.

i never heard of that guy either btw, that christopher.

Posted by chrisxanthus on Aug-31-2004 18:19:

quote:
Originally posted by bass.exe
US trance doesn't really cut it.

Thanks for the insult. You haven't heard everyone. I'm sure you didn't mean it. How could you know anyways. You live in Japan.

Christopherx.a.n.t.h.u.s.ravealarm.u.s.a.(U.S.trancedj)!

I so want to go play in Japan one day.
peace and much respect

Posted by Master on Aug-31-2004 20:12:

quote:
Originally posted by dj_lane
According to magazines, HES AMERICAS BIGGEST DJ!

but.... why havent i barely heard of him? ive heard of markus more then this C.L. character

Markus has really built up his name through the Global DJ Broadcast and Internet Radio. Christopher Lawrence gained his name and reputation from playing at raves and clubs all across the country and world. How many times has Markus Schulz come to Minneapolis??? ZERO

How many times has Christopher Lawrence played here? Well I can tell your for one that I've seen him 5 times, dating back to the rave days of 1999. He is one of the best progressive/trance dj's I have ever seen. I thought he was into his set's when I've seen him, maybe not as much as Armin, but hey, not everyone has that much enthusiasm.

In conclusion I would say, maybe he's not America's biggest or greatest dj, but I would say he's the most well traveled and one of the hardest working. Don't expect any cheese trance from this guy either, he's definately on the darker/progressive side.

TranceMaster

Posted by swisstoni_uk on Aug-31-2004 22:00:

now i know a little more about him then, with the darker/progressive side reference, probably why i didnt like him, i think the crowd wanted euphoric/energetic stuff and he didnt supply. He's gained experience/tips with playing in Europe no doubt, hopefully he can take some tips from the main trance guys here and know what to play and how to get the crowd going, especially at a Cream event

but fair does to the guy, technically, he was spot on

Posted by torontotrance on Aug-31-2004 22:20:

ok let's get this straight

the US's biggest deejay is Danny Tenaglia and that has not changed in probably a good 5 years and I don't think it will change. He still draws the bigger crowds to his gigs. A close second is Jeff Mills then Erick Morillo in terms of hugeness. Tenaglia rarely releases CDs, he does not do radio sets, he has no radio show yet has a huge following because of his immense technical DJ skills. Christopher Lawrence is bigger than Markus Schulz, that's obvious, Lawrence has travelled and played more often around the world. Christopher Lawrence is obviously the US's biggest trance deejay. If you asked Lawrence if he was the biggest US deejay, he'd probably mention 5 others that were bigger than him and then he would probably say he does not care about how big you are, he plays the music he likes to crowds that want to see him and that's left him a rich man. His attention is on his new label that he runs.

Posted by Ismael Rodriguez on Sep-01-2004 05:36:

CL style is always different in my eyes as powerful and dark and pounding. You cant take nothing from him. He still plays the world and the world still enjoys him. period. Id rather pay to see him than tiesto, IMO.

Posted by pyro264jb on Sep-01-2004 05:50:

quote:
Originally posted by born2trance
christopher lawrenc is by far one of THE best djs. i saw him here in indy last year...blew me rite away. i LOVE his mixes. lookin fwd to seeing him again

I totally agree. Just an amazing dj and producer.

Posted by Stamina Daddy on Sep-01-2004 05:54:

It's refreshing to see this board not being almost 100% haters like it was when I first joined. I've been a fan of CLs since 1999.

Posted by Ismael Rodriguez on Sep-01-2004 05:58:

well

I spent some time with CL at the hotel with his brother and friends. Such a great person and really funny. Totally laid back, was cracking jokes about certain things hes seen at events. Drank some vodka cranberries since thats his favorite drink. We shared tracks titles that we have gotten this year. CL as a superstar totally carries himself as if youve been friends with him for years. Awsome producer. Still love his Saboteur track and Genesis. Love the way it flows and burns through the speakers.

Posted by Torley Wong on Sep-01-2004 06:01:

I do believe Christopher Lawrence has done a lot for trance in America and beyond.

Posted by JulesPLees on Sep-01-2004 09:32:

Hes a truelly great guy and a great DJ to boot.
Ive seen him 4 times down here...3 times he's blown me away and once he was ok...I think the thing with him is he seems to always be evolving and changing...every time his sound has been different to the last..so I guess sometimes he is gunna make you real happy and sometimes it might be a bit wierd or not go quite right...

When he gets it all right...there is no-one in the world who is better.