Yeah dude, it's hard.... constantly learning everyday. Just keep browsing forums (I think they are the best method), then subscribe to a magazine like DJ magazine, listen to radio, browse online charts, etc. There is no one way... it's a combination of things.
Oh, and you could always befriend Tiesto or PvD or Armin, etc.
-Keith
Nov-12-2003 01:01
christian_rusch
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: May 2003
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
It's hard work really and requires alot of dedication, and even then you're most likely to still come across a few "huh? who, what, when?"s every now and then. A State Of Trance and other online radio shows such as Oslo Nights and the Subtraxx Experience are good shows to listen to if you want to hear the hottest new tunes and get previews of tracks from up and coming artists, but basically I still feel out of the loop and have to turn to my all-knowing friends every now and then. :P
A state of trance, livesets and TA is all you need
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Nov-12-2003 08:04
razzi
seņor tranceaddict
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: new york
i think that TA is a great way for people to get into trance... at least a few types. there is such a huge bias in the forums, that alot of n00bs will think that this may be it. *throws on asbestos jumpsuit* TAs love to flame i think that checking out different record websites provide a good source for new releases in different genres of trance/techno, and this is a great place to hear the newest stuff.. also listening to a variety of livesets, and of course checking up on the trustworthy TA boards for armin, pvd, g&d releases.
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: Kilburn, London, England
it really does amaze me how much some ppl know. But the best thing is downloading a random song and then that song becoming huge
its a good feeling
Nov-12-2003 17:36
zapper
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: May 2001
Location: Bergen
It's impossible to keep up with everything that's beeing released, and I think that's a good thing, because then you can go to a party and have that special feeling when you're hearing a fantastic track for the first time.
Nov-12-2003 18:11
djstaticburn
tranceaddict in training
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: knoxville TN
online record stores, planetxusa.com, i goto that site and listen for hours, also, online forums and friends that spin mainly trance, i started out spinning trance but got into breaks for 2 yrs or so, but i miss the emotion that prog./epic trance has so back to the record shops
Static
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Top Five Trance pix
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DJ Tiesto - In my memory (epic mix)
William Orbit - Barbers adgiado for strings
Rank 1 - Breathe
Dusted - Always remember to honour your mother (euphoric mix )
Rank 1 - such is life (marco V rmx)
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"I use drugs sometimes... no actually I use them a lot, I'm an addict... My drugs are cheap and they make me feel fine. The only problem is I can't get enough of them... they are called TRANCE, have you heard of them?"
Nov-12-2003 21:08
squirrelly
The Phun Nun
Registered: Oct 2003
Location: In the Shower
An ex filled me in on so many different dj's and songs. I just kind of took over from there. Websites, DJ friends, other friends, shows.... the info's out there. You just have to look!
comes with time and what you read and where you read it. I mean I consider myself uptodate on the music industry but it's hard, so many artists and so many labels...even for ppl like me to keep up with.
Nov-12-2003 22:06
Floorfiller
Girl + Sweater = Hotness
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: Illegal Pete's
everybody...
just think about how much music there is...ok we all might know about trance and stuff...but then think about how much prog there is...and how much house...i mean shit i don't know anything about those genres really and i'm sure there is just as much hehehe...
VIVA LA MUSICA!!!
Nov-12-2003 22:18
torontotrance
I hath returned
Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Toronto
I know a lot about music and a lot about different genres (even tho I may seem a fountain of knowledge)...i know a little bit compared with the amount of knowledge that is out there. I enjoy music and enjoy learning about it but there are 1000's of labels and 100,000's of artists. Trying to keep up with them is like trying to beat a kenyan champ running the marathon...impossible and you will end up injured. Just listen to what you like but keep an open mind for other genres.