It is the DJS job to get the crowd into it, yes, correct, but the music is what does it. I know this is going to become another opinionated, heated thread b/c we all take comments to heart. I don't agree with a DJ jumping around like a fool. Lighting a lighter is classy. PVD is not the most annimated behind the decks, but who wrote the rule that physical activity by a DJ is standard. People liek Carl Cox and Danny Tenaglia know how to get a crowd involved...the fact of the matter is that when I saw Oakenfold doing laps around the decks and pointing to the crowd, his mixing was awful and his track selections were not of a world class DJ. Entertainers they are, but they are not rock stars that jump around stage...It is an art, and it is all about perfection. The only word that comes to mind is Stoic! PVD is stoic behind the decks, he is working and creating. He always interacts with the crowd in his own unique way...and his fans respeond to his subtle actions (i.e. winking at the crowd, claping his hands). Their Disc Jockey's not Lawn Jockey's

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I just do it exactly the way I enjoy listening to it. This is most of the time it is with banging beats. It is even with a soft thing, a soft melodic idea, or whatever. I still like to have it rocking. Keep in mind what this music is made for, first of all. Its not made to be easy listening on the radio. Its not made to be easy listening in television. Its actually kick ass in the club. This is what music is. This is the purpose of this art form...to listen to it and let the frequencies actually blow you away. --Paul Van Dyk

Actually, from what I know, Paul van Dyk pays absolutely no attention to the crowd, which is why his mixing is flawless. But I've never seen him or heard of him clapping his hands or anything of that nature.

If Oakenfold was doing a shit job of mixing and selecting songs, then he shouldn't be away from the decks. But if they can pull it off, I say let em'. Tiesto has done that sort of stuff with flawless mixing, so I say if you can get the crowd more involved without affecting the quality of the music or making the experience cheap, then go for it.

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Originally posted by DavidScott It is the DJS job to get the crowd into it, yes, correct, but the music is what does it. I know this is going to become another opinionated, heated thread b/c we all take comments to heart. I don't agree with a DJ jumping around like a fool. Lighting a lighter is classy. PVD is not the most annimated behind the decks, but who wrote the rule that physical activity by a DJ is standard. People liek Carl Cox and Danny Tenaglia know how to get a crowd involved...the fact of the matter is that when I saw Oakenfold doing laps around the decks and pointing to the crowd, his mixing was awful and his track selections were not of a world class DJ. Entertainers they are, but they are not rock stars that jump around stage...It is an art, and it is all about perfection. The only word that comes to mind is Stoic! PVD is stoic behind the decks, he is working and creating. He always interacts with the crowd in his own unique way...and his fans respeond to his subtle actions (i.e. winking at the crowd, claping his hands). Their Disc Jockey's not Lawn Jockey's

so wut ur sayin is..they should put a fence with barbwires so the djs wont move..

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Originally posted by X-Hale Airwave is owning trance production atm. Lolo - Melody/Sunset Sunspot (with AvB) Believe (His new album due next month) Body Shock - Rock Dis House (with Yves De Ruyter)

HOW CAN U FORGET MENTIONING CAPETOWN - PITSTOP??

anyway... my vote is for armin,
great stuff producing & remixing, and good mixing and great tracks @ asot every week..

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Originally posted by DavidScott As for Oakenfold...I will take this to the grave! He is too much a showman than an artist. He is more concerned with the crowd(and not the way he should be). My best example of this which really put him in the dog house was his antics at Ultra 4 when he literally stepped in front of the decks and raised his hands in the air. If I am not mistaken, isn't the performance done behind the decks?!

Honestly man, its a technique used to get the crowd pumped up. Oakenfold is a legend of trance, and will remain that way. The show is put on stage, not only behind the decks. How boring would someone be if they just had their head down the whole time and didn't do shit. I would have gone ballistic if oakenfold raised his hands in front of the tables. Oakenfold is the man, just sticking up for him. peace.

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Originally posted by Devbert No offense bro, but that is a stupid ass comment. Seen the Dutch Dimension video with Tiesto? He walks around well and jumps up and down well his tunes are playing. It's a DJ's job not to just play great music, but to get the crowd involved. And usually when the crowd sees that the DJ is having a great time, they respond well. Think Johan Gielen @ Trance Energy 2002 earlier this year. When he raised up a lighter during Lexicon 4 - Reach Me (Svenson & Gielen Remix), and 10,000 people raised their's too, it was magical. That's how trance should be. Just my opinion though of course.

yeah i agree with you. i love tiesto and that dutch dimension vid.

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Yeah, that's right, a fence *DICK* I have no problem with any DJ making a spectical of him/her self for the crowd, but jesus, get the mix right if you are gonna do it!

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I just do it exactly the way I enjoy listening to it. This is most of the time it is with banging beats. It is even with a soft thing, a soft melodic idea, or whatever. I still like to have it rocking. Keep in mind what this music is made for, first of all. Its not made to be easy listening on the radio. Its not made to be easy listening in television. Its actually kick ass in the club. This is what music is. This is the purpose of this art form...to listen to it and let the frequencies actually blow you away. --Paul Van Dyk

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Originally posted by Devbert I just thought I'd give you the heads up on the situation.

what situation?

I'd hardly call that a situation

Dude, your taking things way too seriously. Unfortunately, the internet makes humor perceptive and context based. It's not a big deal at all. It's not a situation at all. I was just trying to give you a helpful hint. For all I care you could have said "Fuck you shit-eater, I'll say what I want, bitch!" and I could have cared less. So just take some maalox or xanex and relax.

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hug each other now!!


too much drama these days, sigh

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Originally posted by DavidScott As for Oakenfold...I will take this to the grave! He is too much a showman than an artist. He is more concerned with the crowd(and not the way he should be). My best example of this which really put him in the dog house was his antics at Ultra 4 when he literally stepped in front of the decks and raised his hands in the air. If I am not mistaken, isn't the performance done behind the decks?!

hmmmm i seem to remember lots of djs doing this when the night comes to an end... including PVD and Tiesto



as for armin, he does play lots of new stuff all the time, but his own productions are weak... they are all the same and a little corny. Oakie plays different stuff from everyone else (for the most part) and its stuff that is better... maybe other dj's should take some lessons from the master.