I saw Tiesto at the Area 2 festival at DTE in Clarkston outside of Detroit. There was a very small croud, probably 100-150 people. For the start I was right in front about a foot away from the turntables, it was funny to see Tiesto jamming to Dieselboy, behind the curtain, Carl Cox was dancing backstage. They set up 2 Pioneer CD players as well as the turntables. He set up all of his records on a diagonal in the box and also brought out a CD case. He played Obsession and Umek Lenicor on CD, I know for sure those 2, and he played more on CD but I wasn't paying attention the whole time. I thought that was strange that he would play CDs.
He played his usual recent tracks, Say Yes, Mass Effect: Plasma, Umek - Gatex, Lethal Industry, In my Memory (V-one), that was his last track.
It was cool when he finished, there was no stop to the music, Digweed mixed right into his set.
He went out to the crowd and took pictures and signed autographs, I didn't get his autograph, he was coming towards where I was and he motioned toward the speaker, like it was too loud, I only wanted him to sign my ticket, but I felt bad for the guy next to me, he was holdong up a shirt and marker for the whole time.
Overall, I thought it was great, he did a lot more mixing and effects than I have heard, and I could see him doing everything so that was cool. The only problem was it was too f*cking loud, a lot of the tracks sounded distorted, escpecially In My Memory. I left during Digweeds set because it was was just ridiculus.

shac1234

hey i was there tiesto was wicked, really into the crowd. i was about 15 feet from the tables and managed to sneak my way in to the front when he was signing. i got my 643 shirt signed. i was so happy so many jealous ppl around me. so loud though i agree, i couldnt make out the songs. i still have a headache from the bass.

I didn't think there were any other TAs there, I thought I was the only Michigan TA
I think I have permanent hearing loss as well, I guess it was worth it though.

i was definately right up in the front too, i got tiesto and digweed's autographs, tiesto definately was the best dj out there, but carl cox was amazing too, but ive seen both of them before, tiesto was better the first time but cox was definately better this time let me know if you guys head to see any other djs, im always up for it, im in ann arbor all school year

Unfortunately, it is very rare when any good trance DJs come to the Detroit, or even Michigan for that matter.

yea i know, i had to drive up to toronto last time to see tiesto, he is really the only trance dj ive had a chance to see... ive seen oakey, cox, sasha and digweed but none of them spin trance anymore. i really wish we'd get some more trance djs around here!

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Originally posted by shac1234 I saw Tiesto at the Area 2 festival at DTE in Clarkston outside of Detroit. There was a very small croud, probably 100-150 people. For the start I was right in front about a foot away from the turntables, it was funny to see Tiesto jamming to Dieselboy, behind the curtain, Carl Cox was dancing backstage. They set up 2 Pioneer CD players as well as the turntables. He set up all of his records on a diagonal in the box and also brought out a CD case. He played Obsession and Umek Lenicor on CD, I know for sure those 2, and he played more on CD but I wasn't paying attention the whole time. I thought that was strange that he would play CDs. He played his usual recent tracks, Say Yes, Mass Effect: Plasma, Umek - Gatex, Lethal Industry, In my Memory (V-one), that was his last track. It was cool when he finished, there was no stop to the music, Digweed mixed right into his set. He went out to the crowd and took pictures and signed autographs, I didn't get his autograph, he was coming towards where I was and he motioned toward the speaker, like it was too loud, I only wanted him to sign my ticket, but I felt bad for the guy next to me, he was holdong up a shirt and marker for the whole time. Overall, I thought it was great, he did a lot more mixing and effects than I have heard, and I could see him doing everything so that was cool. The only problem was it was too f*cking loud, a lot of the tracks sounded distorted, escpecially In My Memory. I left during Digweeds set because it was was just ridiculus. shac1234

DAMM!!!!!

that was me. i missed him outside the tent too. kind of bummed me out.

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i was a little upset with missing diesel boy. I didnt like the fact that they didnt have a schedule of who was supposed to play and when.

that tent was a little crazy when carl cox was spinning. his set was alot different from the one he played at the motor. alot of people were disappointed that it ended early.


i had a good time though. im from toledo oh and i see who i can when i can.

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Sweeeet. Glad to hear you guys had a mint time. Pitty the sound system was to loud, Its bad when that happens man, head-ache for a few days later Hey i take it his set was 2 hours right ?

Not long left till i will se him live again !!

yes,

he played for about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. He played 3 or 4 from isos 3. the sound was just to loud in front where we were. However, towards the back it was fine.

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