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AVB getting repetitive?
I've noticed that Armin's tracks these days aren't getting as much praise and response as they used to. I still love listening to his stuff, but I can't help but notice that his style hasn't changed much. Does anyone else think he's losing popularity as a producer (not a DJ 
)?
well his remix of Janeiro sounded a lot like the one of rapture to me. though loads of tracks these days seem to sound like tracks I�ve heard before, with just slight changes of the sound. They have just cut and pasting a sound they have used before. Like most artists seems to keep to a same type of formula to ensure that a track won't flop. guess, it keeps a steady flow of ok tracks coming, but nothing outstanding. Maybe when he comes out with some new tracks that sound a lot different then his material now he will spark some interest. Not to insult his tracks now, I like sunspot. just nice to see artist take some risk and try some different., eh orbital has always seemed to do very different things on albums, I haven�t always liked them but I respect their goal not to be the same album I heard before.
avb isnt as repetitive as other some other producers
Every producer has their same signature 'sound' (airwave, airscape, tiesto, etc...) I don't think Armin is falling into a rut of repetitive garbage (IMO his remix of Rapture sounds NOTHING like Janeiro) ... Just appreciate his music for what it is, because he is truly a quality producer.
in a word
NO
After hearing him dj live, and listening to his producuctions both own tracks and remix, i would say no, he isnt repetitive 
Nope U 're wrong. Every dj has his own sound and style and off course U can hear that sound back in his mixes and tracks. But I don't want do call it repetitive.
What are his newest releases (so I can tell whether I agree)? Exactly how old are Dustwave, The Sound of goodbye and future funland?
Dont all producers get repetetive at some point? Ferry got repetitive then he came out with PUNK....and derailed that repetetive train.
Many djs have their own unique style. Armin is known for what he does and he doesn't change it. The only dj that probably doesn't stick with his own style is Paul Oakenfold. Only if we could have 99-2000 oakenfold!
Compared to the likes of Svenson & Gielen, Armin Van Buuren is FAR from repetitive!!
yes there are more remixers who are more repetitive, Donald & Giles being one that sticks out in my head. Proagressive and don't want your love being ones that sound too alike. though simply becuase we can compare to peopl ethat are even worse dosn't make it that much better. yea the 99-2000 oakenfold!
was the best .heeh o well.
avb
I agree with you
look at it this way, would you rather have him do what he's doing now? or end up like Tiesto and fall apart? must admit, armin is my fave, but tiesto was too for a long time. sometimes changing the sound too much can really ruin an artist, because he's losing him/herself to opinion.
on another note, i just gotta say this.
for me, trance music is not about the music itself, but the imagination behind it. like Janeiro, for example. this may sound lame, but try this out. put it on with headphones and just listen to it, and imagine yourself with some amazing female at the beach at sunset. you can take so many trance songs and picture something to each one of them. like fast songs, when you slam on the gas in your car, or when you're with a girl you really like and you can feel the music so much more. armin takes his tracks to a higher level before each summer starts, because this is what i'm talking about. he always mentions the summer on his website, and always releases melodic tracks around this time. and guess what, the summer is definitely more melodic than the winter. why? beach, weather, parties, women, men (for you females), and relaxation and fun. you can enjoy tracks like janeiro, dust/dub.wav, too late too turn, more than ever because you get a summery feeling from them. look at the sound of goodbye, for me it came out around wintertime (i live in the us), its more of a nighttime club song. not a song to be on the beach to, or at an outdoor arena (Still a classic).
what i'm basically saying is this, summer=melodic trance, so just enjoy it. and try that janeiro thing, it really does work. it just makes you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and just be with someone (maybe someone you know already, or maybe someone you've NEVER MET BEFORE).
now go out this weekend, and start the summer. and remember, you can enjoy trance so much more if you listen to the music, and picture anything you want in your mind.
-wo2k1
i kinda thought about this too two days ago, as i sat down and listened to the feel me/see me vinlyl of 1999....and then went to Janerio, and other newer AvB tunes...
in many instances, a very siilar baseline...and melody. but shit...not sick of it just yet...i love armins' productions.
>JM<
I do love his style of music... I have yet to get sick of it...
but I mean, he should try something a little different at least once, don't you think? Like Mekka Digital said, Ferry switched things up a bit with "Punk", and it was a very successful attempt. No one said he has to stop making his classic melodic tracks, but I'm sure if he tried something a little different, like something harder or more progressive, people would embrace it.
careful what you wish for, i remember when tiesto used the same baseline for all his trax, but the tunes were still good
he decided to try something new, now look at him, imo hes nothing compared to what he used to be, sad
i listened to tiesto live from hyperstate 99 yesterday. he just doesn't mix like that anymore either
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| Originally posted by worldover2k1 look at it this way, would you rather have him do what he's doing now? or end up like Tiesto and fall apart? must admit, armin is my fave, but tiesto was too for a long time. sometimes changing the sound too much can really ruin an artist, because he's losing him/herself to opinion. on another note, i just gotta say this. for me, trance music is not about the music itself, but the imagination behind it. like Janeiro, for example. this may sound lame, but try this out. put it on with headphones and just listen to it, and imagine yourself with some amazing female at the beach at sunset. you can take so many trance songs and picture something to each one of them. like fast songs, when you slam on the gas in your car, or when you're with a girl you really like and you can feel the music so much more. armin takes his tracks to a higher level before each summer starts, because this is what i'm talking about. he always mentions the summer on his website, and always releases melodic tracks around this time. and guess what, the summer is definitely more melodic than the winter. why? beach, weather, parties, women, men (for you females), and relaxation and fun. you can enjoy tracks like janeiro, dust/dub.wav, too late too turn, more than ever because you get a summery feeling from them. look at the sound of goodbye, for me it came out around wintertime (i live in the us), its more of a nighttime club song. not a song to be on the beach to, or at an outdoor arena (Still a classic). what i'm basically saying is this, summer=melodic trance, so just enjoy it. and try that janeiro thing, it really does work. it just makes you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and just be with someone (maybe someone you know already, or maybe someone you've NEVER MET BEFORE). now go out this weekend, and start the summer. and remember, you can enjoy trance so much more if you listen to the music, and picture anything you want in your mind. -wo2k1 |
man how can you say shit about tiesto..he has gotten better on his rmx....Moby-We are all made of star (tiesto mix) is an awesome tune (that song doesnt feel like tiesto) thats why i love it.....and his Southern Sun mix also fucking rocks....
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