Great track/video. MIKE's new sound has very little to do with his old Push work. He actually hates it when people mention Push/Plastic Boy to him because he's moved so far away from that sound, concentrating on his MIKE guise and the Club Elite label. Push is what the majority seem to know him best for and that's literally a needle on the haystack's worth of his work. Although he does promise he will come out with massive trancers from time to time, he prefers the proggy-electro-techy style he is going in. It's weird with him because his style changes up so much. Sometimes he'll play nothing but house/progressive/techno/electro, then he'll play a trance set. I don't get it myself sometimes, but it's always a treat to listen to, especially how he weaves the genres together so effortlessly. He also re-launched his forward-thinking dance label: Scanner Digital, which is all about underground sounds. You can find out more on www.myspace.com/scannerdigital He even produces RNB, co-writes for Rock bands, movie scores. He's just an all-around musician. That's what I respect about him so much. He has more aliases than I will ever remember! Also very respected in the techno community as well.

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Last edited by refuge on Feb-09-2007 at 07:31

Thanks for the heads up refugee. I definitely will refer to Mike as M.I.K.E. when he comes out, Im also a big fan of his and I still have this vinyl in one of my old crates, to be opening for him is a great honor to me also, as he was really someone I looked up to.

Amazing work from one of the greatest minds in the industry.

I will always remember my roots, this is one man that I'll never say enough about.

Hope you guys can come out for this one, Id like to meet you and Thrax!

I hope to meet all the TA's who'll be in the house this night!!!

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Originally posted by Dj Blurr Thanks for the heads up refugee.

Straight outta Compton Good luck opening man, you must feel all tingly inside. I would melt if I opened for MIKE.

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Damn, refuge said largely what I would have said already

But yeah, MIKE has changed his style drastically over the years, especially in the last couple, and is definitely more into the eletro/tech style these days and pulls out trancier stuff sometimes, too. Anyhow, he's nothing like his Push days of things like Universal Nation (the video).

He's a DJ that when he brings it will flawlessly different genres into a beautiful set.

I would recommend opening in the direction it looks like you and artimus will be going with -- a bit of focus on proggy electro material, but be sure not to overload it too much electro as you don't want the crowd to be burnt on it before MIKE come son. Just my two cents. Do what you want, not my night.

There's another thing I'd like to say, but I'll send it by PM.

Things aren't looking good on me being able to attend. But we'll see. I haven't seen MIKE in some time.

Dave

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Thanks Guys...

Yes, I am speaking for both me and Artimus as this is really his debut for the night as a Mainstream Dj. Im excited that we both will play a major part in creating the mood for the night. This night is really his night. Im so excited for him. I really cant wait for all of you to experience our sound.

Yes, Refugee I am a little tingly. who wouldnt be.. This is M.I.K.E!!!

Some of you have PMed me and asked who The Tranceformers are. If you've been to local raves and abroad, you probably have met or ran into Arty. He's a BIG 6 foot fella, white guy that sticks out like a sore thumb amongst a sea of people, with his big Orange Hat, and a Camera.

When I broke away from the Rave scene from 2002-2004, he was out there.. My return back into the rave was in winter 2004, which also marked my return to 1015 Folsom.

I met Arty back in 2001 at a local venue called ORGY, which was operated by Brainchild Events at another local venue back in the day.

I will give more info on our Duo Team "The Tranceformers" later...

Thanks for the heads up refugee and DaveT. Dave I read your PM and I will keep a mental note for that night.

Im currently setting up my evites on Myspace.. Thanks for the PM's already everyone, yes you are on my list!!!!!! Anyone else who would like to be added to my Guestlist, it is now OPEN!

Absolutely gonna be a sick night. I played with M.I.K.E. @ Mezzanine a while back & he totally biew mind!!!

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Oh man Rich and I were going through pics of that night just last night and I don't remember half the stuff in the pics, lol.

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got the myspace invite and really liked those kyro pictures. it really needs to be used more often!

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Originally posted by rizen got the myspace invite and really liked those kyro pictures. it really needs to be used more often!

If you only realized how expensive the stuff is to get in NorCal, you'd understand.

I forget the cost I was told a few years ago but it was ludicrous, and know in other cities (like Miami) and in Europe it's MUCH MUCH MUCH cheaper. Believe even getting it in Vegas is way less expensive. Which is why clubs that have it in those places use it like it's candy. . Anyhow, that's why they save the Kryo for the special nights most of the time.

Dave

M.I.K.E. is coming to SF! I'm so there.

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Originally posted by rizen got the myspace invite and really liked those kyro pictures. it really needs to be used more often!

Ya, I thought those pis would definitely gather some attention. I love the Kryo on big nights, in seconds the room cools down in an instant. It is one of the many cool effects 1015 has, that never lets down! Not to mention 1015 yeilds some of the best Argon Lazers than any club in S.F.

Those of you who haven't added me to your myspace, and would like to get on my Guestlist for the evening, please click the link below to directly go to my myspace page to add me, or simply email me your first and last name on there and ill add ya!




Artimus's myspace is also below.

myspace.com/seal_cell

You all may email me or Arty at @ [email protected][/email], or [email][email protected]!

Ill be posting a VS mix from me and Artimus soon.

Titled: Artimus Prime Vs Dj Blurr - Distant Savior

If you would like a VIP package also, please let me know.

For those of you who are wondering and have asked me... yes, I do still give lightshows.



This night is simily gonna be nuts. I so cannot wait..