ppl say that he is on a COMEBACK. I'd say he'll find it hard to win over anyone these days. Maybe he's just too old (haha). Personnaly, i think it's a matter of taste, if SOME ppl like what he playes - fine.


Another thing is that this FORUM is full of PVD addicts who just flame every other DJ/Producer which is why i don't trust most of the opinions on this board!


Note : for those pvd addicts who are going to respond, don't bother flaming me - i like PvD. As well as many other producers/dj, but he is NOT my fav. Calling PvD a GOD does not make others any worse!!!

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Originally posted by [DJK] Note : for those pvd addicts who are going to respond, don't bother flaming me - i like PvD. As well as many other producers/dj, but he is NOT my fav. Calling PvD a GOD does not make others any worse!!!

dude, you don't have to kiss PvDs ass, trust me.

i think he's a mediocre producer AT BEST, in fact, i've only sort of liked a few of his songs...

*ahem*FOR AN ANGEL BLEW*ahem*

he's a great DJ though.

about Oakey...he's already peaked, if he wants to make a small respectable comeback like he's trying to do, i say let em try. and let his popularity remain, better than pop trash DJs getting the fame.

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Sure Oakey may be going off the rails but you can't say that he wasn't fucking fantastic in his hay day! He was the fucking man. Why are you flaming him for doing what he wants. Just remeber what Oakey set up oin this world. He brought trance into the wider commmunity and got alot of you addicted. Just remember that. And dazzed I'd like to see you do as good as Oakey. Stop whinging and do it yourself. That should shut you up.

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Originally posted by [DJK] Another thing is that this FORUM is full of PVD addicts who just flame every other DJ/Producer which is why i don't trust most of the opinions on this board! Calling PvD a GOD does not make others any worse!!!

You're fucking right mate!!!
Totally agree

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Laurent Garnier - sambu

I think PvD is a good DJ, but there are plenty of DJ's out there who don't get enough respect who are as good as him. Its just they don't play the same tracks. Unfortuantely I think Paul Oakenfold is not on this level and needs to gain about 5000 bonus points in my bookz before even getting to the end of level baddie that transports him to the same level.

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Originally posted by dazzed and theyre calling him the best and most famous dj in the world.

not the best but surely famous dj though. everyone know oakey for some reason. oakey is famous in my books for what he has done for the club scene a few of his productions are quite nice but besides that i don't think hes the best dj in the world.

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whatever. those stupid fucks on the radio and mtv can say what they want. maybe oakey's gone, maybe not. the only thing i know for sure is that mtv+radio don't know jack shit about trance.

that means you shouldn't flame oakey if some prick on the air calls him the best and the most famous dj in the world

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Originally posted by Trancey Ash Sure Oakey may be going off the rails but you can't say that he wasn't fucking fantastic in his hay day! He was the fucking man. Why are you flaming him for doing what he wants. Just remeber what Oakey set up oin this world. He brought trance into the wider commmunity and got alot of you addicted. Just remember that. And dazzed I'd like to see you do as good as Oakey. Stop whinging and do it yourself. That should shut you up.

dude. oakenfold was the man. he got me into trance. his essential mixes, goa silver, perfecto presents. all gold. but the way i see it. the more famous you are the more weight that is on your shoulder. you have the opportunity to go to a huge gig and play whatever you want. who's gonna tell oakenfold back in 99 what to play? and you get just about every promo in the world. this mixed with all the publicity puts you in the perfect position to introduct the world to some crazy trance. get everyone else involved, and take the half asses listeners in deeper.

but he went on 103.5 and started playing radio crap so that he can get more money. so i don't care how big you are. a BIG FUCK YOU TO PAUL OAKENFOLD. maybie this is the music he liked all along -- then why was he playing the other music? artists are supposed to be in it for the music, not the money. if you go into music and art for the money than your the biggest dumbass of all because the odds are against you. become a business man.

dazzed

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Originally posted by Trancey Ash ! He was the fucking man. Why are you flaming him for doing what he wants. Just remeber what Oakey set up oin this world. He brought trance into the wider commmunity and got alot of you addicted.

Yep. he got me hooked to trance

A fellow TA directed me to a few good recent sets by Oakey and I have started to like Oakey again. I still think he has skills and his track selection is very good.

I guess he has sold out...but in all honesty. Put yourself in the position to make more $$$ and then look at the alternative. He can please the hardcore or he can please the masses. We can make fun if we like, but he's looking after his interests not yours. Thats human nature...if he pleases you whats the payoff for him. He might get a smile if he happens to see a positive post by you on TA. Big deal.

I mean fine, if you don't like the guy fine...but like any artist I think what has happened is that he used his acceptance and celebrity status to branch off and do different things, different styles. Maybe it is the music he liked all along , probably not but before when he was not a famous DJ he could not get away with spinning that stuff. Now he is a household name...even though he has gone more mainstream or whatever...he knows he can follow the original formula and can be back on track. And it true...clearly most of us respect his earlier work, and as a result would definitely give him the chance to prove himself again. Thats life...some fans are fans for life and he can do no wrong in their eyes. He blew up and became a celebrity thats all, and he has handled it all as any other celebrity would have. What can the guy do.

I am siding on the pro-Oakey camp now...I think he is good.