I think what America really needs to grab the attention span of such networks as MTV and whatnot is an artist that is both 1) [good looking] and 2) [able to bridge the gap between electronica and mainstream music].

I mean, let's face it. Most of the really really good sh*t has little to no resemblance whatsoever to America's mainstream music. I remember before I was introduced to trance I was a heavy rock and alternative listener, and I can clearly remember a few tracks that brought me into trance (and other electronica genres).

The Prodigy - Voodoo People was definitely one of the "bridge" songs for me, it combined guitar riffs with the dance vibe and maintained the feel of a rock singer screaming the lyrics, although it was definitely done in a more melodic sense. And I was also interested in their experiments with trip-hop, which led me to The Crystal Method. 2 years later my friend introduced me into Oakenfold's "Tranceport," and later on I found DJ Tiesto's "Summerbreeze," and from then on I was hooked, mainly because I found the mix cd's to be extremely euphoric.

So to summarize, America needs an artist who will be attractive enough to be liked by the camera, and talented enough to bridge the gap between electronica and mainstream music. I think the lack of a drug habit would also be a large boost, as the typical stereotype here in the States is that all electronica music listeners are drug-addicts.

Strangely enough, Tobacco and Alcohol aren't typically seen as drugs. But that's another topic...

Umm..I'm glad that electronica is underground. I mean stores will sell what is going to profit them, but eventually they would start to make some profit from it in the lonG LONG-run. lol...I'm glad it's kept hush in the states. That's what makes a track sound better when you have to go thru trouble to get it. It sounds hell of a lot better. So i don't think anything should be done. And plus, if you know the rite people, you can get it. Don't go to places like mediaplay and BS places like that. Go to like sat records, or deejay shops. They'll have what dj's spin...If trance was mainstream, it wouldn't sound good. Do you think it would? I def. don't. The electronica scene is not bad in the states, but a lot of people that show up don't know what they're doing there. I mean i've seen some crazy stuff. but anyways...BTW, if you ever need great music, the internet is like the supreme source.!

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Originally posted by TuanAnh213 Borders is definitely the place to go here in america for trance...more of a high end barnes and noble...the one in my town where i go for college had all the Magiks, all of ferry's albums, PVD, you name it

You damn right. I was just about to mention it. Borders has the biggest selection of Trance I have ever seen around here, whenever I go I feel like a kid looking at toys

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Originally posted by Streakfury I went over to America (New York) a few of years ago (before I was as heavily into the scene as I am now) and I went looking for trance CD's and there was none. Absolutely nothing. My mate was in his element with all the rock and stuff, but I was just standing around doing nowt. Quite disappointing really, but at least I live in the UK where everythings cool.

well good for you

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Originally posted by Tranc3 I think what America really needs to grab the attention span of such networks as MTV and whatnot is an artist that is both 1) [good looking]

ya, i'd really rather that MTV keep their grubby paws off Trance. I would rather the masses go out and discover it for themselves.

It's like what's happening to emo music. Kids don't like it because they enjoy the music, they like it because that's the "cool thing to do".

I would rather be stereotyped as a drug addict candykid raver than a teeny bopper.

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Originally posted by Al Cordero You damn right. I was just about to mention it. Borders has the biggest selection of Trance I have ever seen around here, whenever I go I feel like a kid looking at toys

I've only been to one and picked up BT - Emotional Technology since it was on sale. But that was at camp hehe. I never got a full glimpse of the electronica section, and I'd be very interested in finding one near me. I don't see why if B&N and Borders are competitors they don't try to carry the same stuff.

I so agree with you PONCHO!

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Originally posted by Poncho ya, i'd really rather that MTV keep their grubby paws off Trance. I would rather the masses go out and discover it for themselves. It's like what's happening to emo music. Kids don't like it because they enjoy the music, they like it because that's the "cool thing to do". I would rather be stereotyped as a drug addict candykid raver than a teeny bopper.

too true. if MTV/radio appropriates it, then suddenly everybody will be going out and buying trance and it'll become a fad, and like all fads, it'll die. better to keep trance and EDM in general as an underground thing, at least for now.

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Most americans hate it, and will call everything techno.

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I hate hearing songs like Motorcycle-ATRC on American Radio. Its just not right.

Lets keep the music to ourselfs.

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