You know, honestly...."progressive trance" is one of those genres I don't say often because everyone has a different idea of what it is.

Even the "official" sources....go to 5 different record stores, and look in the progressive trance section. I guarantee that there will be at least 3 different interpretations of what progressive trance is.

So I guess I don't blame him.

I mean, what would you call ATB's style? And who would you call a typical progressive trance DJ?

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Originally posted by IntegraR0064 I mean, what would you call ATB's style?

Well, I don't know for you, but for me, the name "ATB" evokes nothing even close to the phrase "progressive trance" to me. The only words I can personally think to describe ATB are "Cheesy Trance."

I should also mention at this point as well that I have in the past loved ATB sets and productions, a PVD/ATB set I had from like 5 or 6 years ago was easily my favorite set for a long time. So by saying "cheesy" trance, I basically just mean that I can't think of a proper sub-genre to place him in, but also believe that he is not progressive trance, and that the melodic high synths used in many ATB tracks sound "cheesy" to me at this point.

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Originally posted by IntegraR0064 And who would you call a typical progressive trance DJ?

It's a relative term, but two that come to mind immediately when I imagine what Progressive Trance are Markus Schulz and Kenneth Thomas.

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Originally posted by DJ RJT Well, I don't know for you, but for me, the name "ATB" evokes nothing even close to the phrase "progressive trance" to me. The only words I can personally think to describe ATB are "Cheesy Trance." I should also mention at this point as well that I have in the past loved ATB sets and productions, a PVD/ATB set I had from like 5 or 6 years ago was easily my favorite set for a long time. So by saying "cheesy" trance, I basically just mean that I can't think of a proper sub-genre to place him in, but also believe that he is not progressive trance, and that the melodic high synths used in many ATB tracks sound "cheesy" to me at this point. It's a relative term, but two that come to mind immediately when I imagine what Progressive Trance are Markus Schulz and Kenneth Thomas.

Good answer, haha.

ATB, to me, has a varied style....I would name a few of his productions "progressive trance"...although definitely a minority. ATB's hard to classify, just as you say. Also, his DJing is fairly different from his productions.

And it does seem that we have the same idea of what progressive trance is, haha, I actually named the exact same two dj's in my head when I first posed the question. I think the question though is how wide of a range around them is considered progressive trance.

I haven't heard this guy's actual style, so I can't really talk about it, just thought I should make the point that very few people have a good idea of what progressive trance is...and it's easy to get a wrongful idea. Many people I know thing progressive trance means melodic trance for example.

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kinda like back in my hometown back in the day where .
techno = eurodance
trance = atb
house = kylie
dnb = black eyed peas
breaks = no one even plays breaks.
electro= some old skool new wave shiet.

now its still the same except
trance = benny benassi
house = benny benassi
techno = BK


wtf..

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Originally posted by superglo breaks = no one even plays breaks.

I seems to be on the upswing in socal....

Ive been spinning breaks since 99...

Love it.

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i'm not living in my hometown anymore.
where i'm at, it's saturated with trance (hard/prog/epic) and house. it's become such a commercial sound. the freshest scene seems to be breakbeat / drum and bass.

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tallahassee? scene?

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Originally posted by superglo where i'm at, it's saturated with trance (hard/prog/epic) and house. it's become such a commercial sound. the freshest scene seems to be breakbeat / drum and bass.

My mom isn't saturated with trance and house...

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About my local scene,

1) There are no Clubs (Yes not even one, its illegal here)
2) R&B is the preferred music
3) Private Parties must end by 12 Midnight (You will be lucky if you can get it past Midnight)
4) To be safe, you need a permit, this includes too many fucking procedures and to be handed in to the main police headquarters. If they disapprove, you need approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
5) Trance is hardly listened or preferred.
6) Cheesy Sammy IS!
7) No booze is allowed in my country. Yes you can bring it but only half a carton of beer per person. No booze is sold anywhere.


Help meeeeeeeeeee

P/S; Played some gigs where there were permits though but its really such a hastle that people dont bother to make parties.

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Originally posted by idoru Seattle has an incredibly strong local scene, moreso in fact than the "Pop/Rockstar" DJ scene in the area. All of the promoters cooperate together and support each other, as well as build many DJs to national, and in some cases international levels (ie Glaude & Dig Dug). There's only one shady promoter who stands out, and who isn't supported by most people involved in the scene. That said, however, our local DJ scene thrives on harder music, such as Hard Trance, Hardcore, or Drum 'n Bass.

*packs bags* badass. hehe.

i could go on and on about the problems with the austin scene.. i'll suffice it to say its a bunch of stupid kids that care more about weed and pussy than music.

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Originally posted by ChoBo About my local scene, 1) There are no Clubs (Yes not even one, its illegal here) 2) R&B is the preferred music 3) Private Parties must end by 12 Midnight (You will be lucky if you can get it past Midnight) 4) To be safe, you need a permit, this includes too many fucking procedures and to be handed in to the main police headquarters. If they disapprove, you need approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. 5) Trance is hardly listened or preferred. 6) Cheesy Sammy IS! 7) No booze is allowed in my country. Yes you can bring it but only half a carton of beer per person. No booze is sold anywhere. Help meeeeeeeeeee P/S; Played some gigs where there were permits though but its really such a hastle that people dont bother to make parties.

Wow. Where do you live?

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