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Originally posted by paulandrews Wait, isn´t it like a step back for Tiesto? Every bedroom dj and his mother has a regular show already and he decides to start one now?

Thats a strong point, but a bit out of place. Because every bedroom DJs mother doesnt have access to tunes that are fresher than a McDonalds salad menu.

Tiesto's show might be worth tuning into just because it will be of quality, and unreleased material, unlike 90% of the shows out there that feature the best of beatport & ASOT playlist.

If Tiesto was lazy with it - spinning just what he received ahead of time, from the trance scene... then yeah i'd agree what is the point of this?

However, the interviews and comments he's made so far about this indicate he wants to use it to play more experimental styles (hence the PR crap). People can go see him live to hear traffic or whatever. But sometimes perhaps he is limiting himself to playing those tunes live, as its very difficult to appease the crowd by dropping some new tech-house shizznet.

He also wants a speaking role. This for me, goes beyond ASOT just "oh yeah this is a nice one" style, and into the role of presenting a bit more. DJs around Tijs' age, or older, have other side projects to keep them interested, with DJing on the side. Vath runs Cocoon, Oakey filmscores... etc. Tiesto is looking for ways to keep interested, and this is one thing he has always wanted, but perhaps never been able to pull off due to
a) touring
b) no slot at a particularly appealing station. The man is hands on. I don't think that would work at ETN or DI or something like this.

He certainly doesnt need Radio538's money or commitment, so i think he's just doing this for himself. The guy was sick remember. It could be in the aftermath of this recurring illness, the focus had to change and his music has to be sold to the public in a different medium to heavy touring worldwide. He's said himself the number of gigs will have to come down, in order to satisfy the new radio commitments. I jsut think thats a coincidence that he was quite happy to accept when this offer came.

So, i think time has to be served on this before a complete judgement can be made. Club Nouveau is an interesting name too, dont you think? Its not genre-specific. Its not pigeonholing him into playing just trance like ASOT. He will be able to express himself both musically and verbally over the show, and perhaps prove a few haters wrong, who have this impression he's a jerk off with a big wallet and an eye for a fast buck.

my (completely bias) 2c.

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However, the interviews and comments he's made so far about this indicate he wants to use it to play more experimental styles (hence the PR crap).

Maybe (!) in the first ten episodes of the show... Tiesto isn't the right dj to look for an innovative show, but I am ready to be surprised.

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Originally posted by MichaelBoogerd! So get off your elitist backside and do something about it. How about promote a different word for that type of glitchy sound with elements of house, trance & techno. Ah shit, hang on that takes effort, its far easier to just continue crying about how these top DJs are killing the scene...

Actually. No. It's just far easier to NOT CALL ALL KINDS OF MUSIC MINIMAL WHEN IT ISN'T. End of story imo.

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Originally posted by teegee sometimes, i sit on my hand until its numb and then masturbate...i call that a stranger.

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Originally posted by eckmek Actually. No. It's just far easier to NOT CALL ALL KINDS OF MUSIC MINIMAL WHEN IT ISN'T. End of story imo.

Tell it to beatport and other sites that categorise this stuff as minimal then.

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Originally posted by MichaelBoogerd! Thats a strong point, but a bit out of place. Because every bedroom DJs mother doesnt have access to tunes that are fresher than a McDonalds salad menu.

Well, yeah. That´s true, of course. I was rather talking about the whole concept of a radio show which is just tired already. I´m sure Tiesto´s show will attract more people than 99% of broadcasts out there and it may be somewhat special but it´s definitely not a groundbreaking idea <-- something I would expect from him (like be the first dj to play in the Buckingham palace or whatever).

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Originally posted by MichaelBoogerd! so i think he's just doing this for himself.

This may kinda explain it tho, if it´s true.

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Originally posted by MichaelBoogerd! Tell it to beatport and other sites that categorise this stuff as minimal then.

Well why not tell everyone?

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Originally posted by teegee sometimes, i sit on my hand until its numb and then masturbate...i call that a stranger.

im going for a weekly minimal shit. i'll do it after not eating much and make tss tss tss noises throughout, throwing everyone into euphoria when i change to tak tak tak

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Originally posted by paulandrews Well, yeah. That´s true, of course. I was rather talking about the whole concept of a radio show which is just tired already. I´m sure Tiesto´s show will attract more people than 99% of broadcasts out there and it may be somewhat special but it´s definitely not a groundbreaking idea <-- something I would expect from him (like be the first dj to play in the Buckingham palace or whatever). This may kinda explain it tho, if it´s true.

I understand this is less ground-breaking than his usual errr.. standards.

For that, see the video for new track In The Dark... yes folks, that is really Tijs walking on water.

(sadly, i'm not joking).

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Originally posted by MichaelBoogerd! For that, see the video for new track In The Dark... yes folks, that is really Tijs walking on water. (sadly, i'm not joking).

Link?!

OMG IS HE TRULY JESUS??!!1

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Ill reserve judgement till i hear the show. It will be a pretty interesting listen if nothing else

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Originally posted by Ian im going for a weekly minimal shit. i'll do it after not eating much and make tss tss tss noises throughout, throwing everyone into euphoria when i change to tak tak tak

That'd better be available as a weekly poocast!

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My take on... (various mixes planned, updated when I can be arsed)

This could be a great way for Tiesto to start spinning decent tracks that aren't all over the internets yet. It will certainly help him get out of the stereotype of playing Traffic and Love Comes Again and then calling it a night at every club. But then it could be horrible if plays nothing but Kristy Hawkshaw-ridden shit.

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