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| quote: | Originally posted by DPetey81
Wow, I just read this entire "Review/DJ Comparison/Pacha Rant" thread... Interesting stuff, dont know where to start...
Review:
Got to Pacha later than expected, so missed most of Dinaire's opening set. Was very good from I heard, though. Found a really good spot on the main floor just before ATB came on and stayed there for a while. Enjoyed his set, and the energy was off the hook. Roamed around for a while and found myslf back on the main floor for all of Dinaire's closing set, which was awesome!! Closed it out and left for breakfast.
DJs:
First off, let me say that it's really too bad about people's bad experiences with ATB. I, personally, have never encountered one with him. In fact, most shows I've been to he's stayed afterwards signing, greeting, and taking pics. Damn shame this isn't always the case and it's really disappointing. As far as this whole dj argument goes, I don't think it's even a competition at all. Considering the type of music he produces, what he plays live, and where his roots lie, I don't think of ATB as a true "trance" artist in the mold of Ferry, Armin, Tiesto, etc. If I had to compare them all, even though ATB is my all time fav, I'd have to say those others far outrank him in trance production and live performance. But imo it's apples and oranges. A large portion of ATB's catalog is more ambient stuff, never meant to be played on the dance floor. The dance stuff he does produce carries a lot of eurodance undertones and is usually significantly different sounding than popular trance tunes. As far as his live performances, they also are very different than most. He usually plays older stuff mixed in with a lot of his own productions. I previously stated that I enjoyed his set on Friday, because I knew what to expect. I knew that he wouldn't drop a bunch of the current trance bombs, and I was ok with that especially since Dinaire was sure to play those tracks. But, I digress, if they all must be compared as trance artists, I'd give a huge edge currently to Ferry, Markus, A&B, etc...... especially live.
Pacha:
The problems experienced at Pacha seem to be a theme at a lot of huge parties everywhere nowadays. I had no trouble finding a spot to dance, and no problems with the staff, but I can see how there would be several problem areas with the size of the crowd. I completely agree that there are certain djs that should not be booked at clubs the size of Pacha. In any case, management of such clubs really need to get a handle on things, not only for customer service issues, but especially for the sake of everyone's safety.
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TOTALLY TRUE!!! ATB's style is really more ambient type of trance. Artists like Enigma have been a big influence in how he creates his style. That's kinda why when you listen to his music like Future Memories and Movin Melodies, most of the music he creates is more mellow and low key. There are some tracks that pop with the vocals that he incorporates, but its not too progressive and uplifting compared to music created by Ferry, Tiesto, Above & Beyond, etc. Its always easy to tell whether music is by ATB. Its very different and its his own style of trance.
As far as getting autographs or pics, I must confess that he actually does stay afterwards or does it during his sets. Back in DC, he did sign autographs to his fans and even shook hands near the end of his set. He doesn't really seem like a people person or maybe he just shys away from his fans, thats kinda why its not really easy to meet him.
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I know he does from time to time- Im just really curious as to WHERE and WHY and WHY NOT at MOST places? (Too tired is a cop out, imo, if you really appreciate your fans)
