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Nick Warren @ Circa Review

...holy fucking prog house shit.

I haven't heard proper dance music this fucking good since Digweed and Cattaneo @ Guvernemt a couple years back. And this topped it.

Track selection was fucking ACE, reminded me so much of the shanghai compilation he did for Global Underground, there were so many tracks that had the melodic rhythms of Yvel & Tristan productions with soft vocals over top, which I absolutely love.

I've never seen Nick Warren live, and I think I'm going to have to say he's a LOT better live than he is on commercial releases. Holy SHIT, easily one of the best sets I've ever heard.

With all that said: just goes to show how fucking bullshit the DJ Top 100 list is, Nick Warren was rated at an incredibly low 84th spot, when he's easily in the top 10. The people doing the voting know DICK about dance music.

And if anyone else was there tonight, does anyone have maybe a tracklisting or can name me some of the tracks he dropped? Particularly the one at around 1:20am, jesus christ, that was insane.

I hate everyone who went to this, from the staff to the patrons.

But I hate the last 2 weeks of school even more.

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Originally posted by SPANIARD I hate everyone who went to this, from the staff to the patrons. But I hate the last 2 weeks of school even more.

Man that's a whole lotta hate!

Nick Warren always delivered when he played at the Guv.

Here's a clip I took of the Kings of Leon's - Milk, when he spun there in March 2006.



He always played catchy tunes I just had to go search for them when I got home.

Circa is awful, funny it will do well despite itself so long as it continues to bring class acts like Nic Warren.

So many fights, so many bouncers yelling CONSTANTLY, such a throwback to that mindless power mongering of clubs I thought had gone extinct. Unless Jesus or Sven Vath decides to show up there I cannot see myself there again.

That said it was nice to see Mr Warren again, he really delivered on all tracks, nice melodic sound, some vocals; just a really better than expected set.

Had the chance to sit with him to talk about the set I heard of his In Bintan Indonesia and he was all smiles.

It was almost embarrassing to have to have him finally come to Toronto and see him play in that playpen for douches.

I was surprised that this started to empty out around 2, I've been to normal Circa nights that were busy till well after 3... definitely a shocker!

I was there... left early

but basically the highlight of my night is bouncers yelling at people.
seemed like a prison through coat check, guest list and in between rooms.

all I hear is constant yelling "MOVE IT MOVE IT!" or my favorite "STOP CROWDING!" wtf? its a club...what do you want us to do... stand single file and behave ourselves?

stupid asses. they are the reason everyone comes out with a bad mood, they start the negativity before you even step foot in the club...don't even get me started about the bouncers outside.

sorry circa you disappointed greatly, i've only been once before during grand opening weekend and i'm never going back.

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Originally posted by Anas Attia I was there... left early but basically the highlight of my night is bouncers yelling at people. seemed like a prison through coat check, guest list and in between rooms. all I hear is constant yelling "MOVE IT MOVE IT!" or my favorite "STOP CROWDING!" wtf? its a club...what do you want us to do... stand single file and behave ourselves? stupid asses. they are the reason everyone comes out with a bad mood, they start the negativity before you even step foot in the club...don't even get me started about the bouncers outside. sorry circa you disappointed greatly, i've only been once before during grand opening weekend and i'm never going back.

lol why would a business (Circa) treat their customers (club-goers) so poorly... doesnt that defy like the basic point of 'customer service'

'You paid money to come into our club, and now we will yell at you!'

Its almost like they dont appreciate their customers and just act like patrons are lucky to be in the club inthe first place

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Originally posted by teufel-man lol why would a business (Circa) treat their customers (club-goers) so poorly... doesnt that defy like the basic point of 'customer service' 'You paid money to come into our club, and now we will yell at you!' Its almost like they dont appreciate their customers and just act like patrons are lucky to be in the club inthe first place

In all fairness, there were a lot of drunken idiots around

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Originally posted by 7-4-7 It was almost embarrassing to have to have him finally come to Toronto and see him play in that playpen for douches.

He's played in Toronto many times.

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Originally posted by Anas Attia all I hear is constant yelling "MOVE IT MOVE IT!" or my favorite "STOP CROWDING!" wtf? its a club...what do you want us to do... stand single file and behave ourselves?

civilized people would

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Originally posted by 8Wonders In all fairness, there were a lot of drunken idiots around

Its the richmond st. crowd. The area is filled with prepubescent twats. Most of the kids on weekends should be at home developing their reasoning skills.

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Originally posted by ChemEnhanced civilized people would

umm? they shouldnt be yelling at anyone. period. my group was yelled at a few times, and if were not civil then good luck to the rest of you.

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Originally posted by activate He's played in Toronto many times.

I suppose I meant to say "come back"...thanks fact police.

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Originally posted by kamil Its the richmond st. crowd. The area is filled with prepubescent twats. Most of the kids on weekends should be at home developing their reasoning skills.

right

he played some sick tracks like ladytron-destroy everything you touch (invol2er remix), new order-how should i feel, underworld- two months off (new remix i guess), robert babicz-dark flower (joris voorn magnolia mix), yvel and tristen stuff and thats all i can remember right now

Got there before midnight, place was already busy. Guess this was a more typical sized crowd than the Cox night, as there was ample room to dance on the main floor. Walked around a bit checking out the other rooms and still managed to lose my bearings a few times! Hung out on the 2nd floor landing and ran into some TAs (nice to meet you preppie chick).

So I did not like the opening dj. Sure, I understand that the art of a proper warm-up set is dying but is it really necessary to play that hard before midnight? Especially when the headliner is known for not playing hard sets?

Warren came on at 1 and proceeded to launch into a beautifully warm, lush set. A true master behind the decks, he interacted well with the crowd and looked to be having a great time. So I was completely disappointed when at 3am another dj started. Are you serious - a 2 hour set?? Not sure why this happened but I'd have expected at least 3 hours.

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Originally posted by psyrel So I did not like the opening dj. Sure, I understand that the art of a proper warm-up set is dying but is it really necessary to play that hard before midnight? Especially when the headliner is known for not playing hard sets?

yea i noticed that also, we walked in at 11:30 and it was pounding hard electro

Ah psyrel, I was waiting for your review, as I know you never miss Warren. But 2 hours? wow too bad.

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