Hi guys, thought you might like to check this exclusive interview with Rob 'Activa' Stevenson that we posted this week. It's quite an insightful, honest, and candid chat that delves into everything from producing for other artists, the scene, and the problems it faces etc.. Massive props to Rob for great responses. Need more passionate guys like him in the scene!

Part 1: http://trancetribe.com/pages/featur...?feature_id=183

Part 2: http://trancetribe.com/pages/featur...?feature_id=184

Hope you enjoy it.

Scott

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It seems like Activa is pretty down to earth about the shitty state of the trance scene. Good to see him experimenting. That said, I still enjoyed his album "This World".

When he released back the 90's, I was hopefully he would keep moving in that direction. Looks like he has taken the hint.

and FANTASTIC INTERVIEW

Its rare there is actually good news in the uplifting/melodic trance scene.

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"The creation of internet forums where people can get together and have a chat was in a way, an innocent idea that has been bastardized into internet slagging matches between people who have different views, or pathetic little keyboard warriors who, for what ever reason, think they have the right to criticize what someone has made, often being quite personal and harsh even when they have no skills whatsoever and are stuck to the desk from excessive self abuse. Everyone has become a self-proclaimed expert!"

A lot of people on this forum should consider that...

Much respect to Activa, this is a very honest and insightful

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One of the best interviews i have read in a long time. This guy knows what he's talking about.

I met Rob at Tomorrowland prior to him playing on the TA stage... this interview was a great read with detailed responses rather than the usual filler/canned responses.

Thanks for sharing

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Originally posted by TheFrown "The creation of internet forums where people can get together and have a chat was in a way, an innocent idea that has been bastardized into internet slagging matches between people who have different views, or pathetic little keyboard warriors who, for what ever reason, think they have the right to criticize what someone has made, often being quite personal and harsh even when they have no skills whatsoever and are stuck to the desk from excessive self abuse. Everyone has become a self-proclaimed expert!" A lot of people on this forum should consider that...

Tell that to the "trance is dead" trolls like Lews, Mr. Mystery, Srussell, etc.

A good interview, but lets all face it- the scene isn't going to change a lick because he said the things he said.

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Originally posted by osterzone Tell that to the "trance is dead" trolls like Lews, Mr. Mystery, Srussell, etc.

Aww shit he put my name first. What do I win?

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Originally posted by Lews Aww shit he put my name first. What do I win?

i don't understand why people shouldn't have the right to criticize other peoples work...

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Originally posted by osterzone A good interview, but lets all face it- the scene isn't going to change a lick because he said the things he said.

Just the way you like it, nice and lukewarm/stale with plenty of supersaws, lasers, and tabs that do not even have any MDMA in them.