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PVD @ TAO Pictures & Videos
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PICTURES
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VIDEOS
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Sorry sound is shitty. That's what happens when you stand infront of the bass bottoms. I have the hi-quality videos if any one wants them. Just PM me. - Enjoy!
PVD Intro
PVD Midnight Countdown - Part 1
PVD Midnight Countdown - Part 2
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REVIEW
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THE ARRIVAL
For once, I actually showed up EARLY to an event. I arrived around 9:30pm. I parked at my secret $10 parking lot, avoided the HUGE traffic to get into the Sports Arena, and walked right in through the main entrance. I was surprised to see how organized this event was. This time, they had DOUBLE the entrances and double the search staff. It took me no longer than two minutes to walk in. Surprisingly enough, security allowed me to bring in my camera.
INSIDE
This year, there was a lot more CLEAN bathrooms open, way more concession & food stands, and way more alcohol vendors. But, since they were located at odd locations, people didn't know about them so the normal spots were crowded. I also saw vendors walking around the crowd selling drinks so people wouldn't have to go wait in line. That was cool.
THE HOUSE ROOM
I did a walk through to familiarize my self with the location. The usual lay out was changed. The house room was moved to a new location I never seen before, it was partially indoors, and partially outdoors. But, it was completely tented incase it rained. And yes, the stage was located on the OUTDOORS half of the houseroom. The house room system kicked ass. It sounded really clean.
What's normally the house arena, outside on the bottom floor, was the BASSRUSH arena. The system there was ear piercing. This time, the bleachers were open too.
THE CARNIVAL RIDES & FAIR
Yeap! TAO had a full blow fair outside. It was located right above the Bassrush arena. You can barely see it from downstairs cause it was kind of hidden. That said, not too many people knew about it and it was dead.  That should teach people to go outside once in a while, and explore the COMPLETE event, not just the main room.
NuNRG
I got there at their peak. An honestly, they didn't cut it for me. It was weird to see PVD actually wait for someone to be done with their set so he can play. He stood there on stage standing against the rails, just waiting for them to be over. NuNRG had their own set up next to the main stage. Then when it was PVD's turn to go on, it seemed like he was trying to tell them to stop! lol... That was funny. NuNRG’s CONNECTED was their only song I recognize. That song kicks ass.
PAUL VAN DYK
PVD's intro was sick! When he took over, all of the sudden the half full arena, got sardine packed. It was crowded & extremely hot. Too many kids, but I didn't let that bother me. I was there for one reason, PVD. I didn't care about anything else. Oddly enough, I only ran into one TA. Where was everybody?
I have to admit, his first 30 min were blah! But right after, he kicked it up a notch. At Midnight, he stopped the music, Reza got on the mic and did the countdown. Fireworks, fire, clocks on the projector screens, and confetti followed. That was off the hook.
Paul's first song of 2006 was TIMES OF OUR LIVES mixed with For An Angel.
Songs I remember...
DK8 - MURDER WAS THE BASS (I jumped so hard when he played it! Oh man, this was my highlight of the night.)
Renato Cohen vs. Deluxe - Just Kick (Carl Cox Remix)
New Order - Blue Monday
Crush
Time of Our Lives
For An Angel
Underworld - Born Slippy (PVD Remix)
Dogzilla - Without You
PVD - The Other Side
PVD - Buenaventura
I know I'm missing way more songs that I know. I'll post them as I remember!
As soon as PVD was over, I left and headed right over to Avalon to catch the remaining of Sander's set.
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