I just downloaded a new oakenfold set from djmixes2k and I must say I was surprised. Definitely wasn't what I was expecting. I am not trying to start another debate her really, but I just wanted to make a comment.
To me the set seemed to carry a good number of breaks. I've read in a number of places that breaks could be the next new sound and are ready to explode. I know many people have their beef with oakenfold (and deservedly so) but you have to admit he's always been an innovator and a leader in the dance community. Is this a sign of things to come. Are breaks making a break?

Paul Oakenfold will always have a place in my music history because of his 1999 essential mix world tour. I personally don't like him now but the man will always be a legend in my book.

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Originally posted by torontotrance Paul Oakenfold will always have a place in my music history because of his 1999 essential mix world tour. I personally don't like him now but the man will always be a legend in my book.

Same here. Even though at first I was really excited and thought it was a great set, it's kind of worn off. Breaks just don't do that much for me.

Now if Oak would go back to his style from 99, yeah, then it would be awesome.

Breaks do seem have more impact on music. The 2nd bedrock release by dj hyper was entirely breaks.

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Originally posted by Djinn Now if Oak would go back to his style from 99, yeah, then it would be awesome.

omg, if he starts playing the 1199 style trance he will be # 1 in no time

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Originally posted by nate735 omg, if he starts playing the 1199 style trance he will be # 1 in no time

hell yeah, i wish he'd do that and make more stuff like gu007, another world, and essential mix from rojang... that'd be one hell of a revival!

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Yeah... i liked Oakey at 98 too... i still love the Tranceport Album.. it was my first Trance album .... and the album that makes me see the music that i really love and enjoy.

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Originally posted by Djinn Now if Oak would go back to his style from 99, yeah, then it would be awesome.

id prolly have less respect for him if he still played that. music around him has evloved too, so the only way he could play that style is by spinning the same old shit over and over again. i cant always get into what hes spinning, but at least hes trying new shiats. late/

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Originally posted by nate735 omg, if he starts playing the 1199 style trance he will be # 1 in no time

if you guys havent noticed, this style and QUALITY of trance doesnt exist anymore. or else every other dj would be playing.. the closest we get are the usual suspects.

its not like oakie was the only good dj in 1999, EVERYONE ELSE was playing trance too. even sasha... if u look at his older essential mixes, they whip ANYBODY's ass... wicked trance..

so basically forget about 1999, and either love or hate the breaks

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I agree.. people move on. He definitely wouldnt be the #1 dj in the world if he still played 99.

But has anyone else heard any breaks in any other sets lately.. I'm really cusious

dude there is like 3 other threads on this...stick to one of them ok?

Oakenfold is still my fav DJ because of his old 99 and before stuff.
He was really the first trance DJ I really liked (his old stuff) and I still get his older stuff because most of it is better than most of the newer stuff!
I havent bothered with any of his new stuff like the Ibiza CD or any new mixes. But I got Southern Sun!!
His old stuff blows me away! And he will always be my #1 for that! But no matter if you hate him or love him you have to admit he has down shitloads for the dance industry. And surely you will respect him for that!

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