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Originally posted by MarkT the question is not "who came first" or "who pioneered the EDM scene". If that were the case, Oakenfold is *clearly* the winner in that group. You guys are injecting your own meaning into the question The question is "who has contributed most to the global EDM scene?" While many may disagree with Tiesto voters, an arguement can definitely be made for him. He has a MASSIVE fan base around the world and has for many years. Chessy as it might be, he's voted the #1 DJ too. Could he have done this without the work Oakenfold did before him? Probably not (some would say definitely not). It doesn't follow that Oakenfold has contributed to the scene more on a [b]global[/] level though...he set the stage for EDM to blow up, but it could be argued that Tiesto took it to yet another level (the global mainstream). Don't jump on everyone...there isn't a right or wrong answer...I just don't think because Oakenfold came first automatically means he's contributed more.

thats a good point. I guess it depends on how you look at who has contributed the most, and what you define as contributions and their impact.

I'd say Armin for Boundaries of Imagination. That disc is sort of classic intro into Trance. And for me it sort of reflects on when I got into the scene, and sort of how, because a lot of tracks on it are sort of epics and have that pull to get you into other people's music, pvd and tiesto et all have cuts in the mix. And a lot of local DJs (in the East) copied the
tracklisting and played it. And then you talk about his remixes, prod work. His production album, ASOT, etc. and there you have it.
Acosta for Awake as well. A benchmark album that people followed for a LONG time. Or least I got a sense that when Awake came out it generated enormous interest in that type of sound (at least scene wise for me). I suppose the case could be made that Acosta sort of raised his hand from Miami and raised awareness
for a NA market/scene as opposed to strictly European DJs generating focus

Last edited by jpgrdnr on Jun-21-2004 at 02:20

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Originally posted by Miss Julia "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life", by Bill Brewster, and Frank Broughton Check out that book, and you'll see what's up. I'm still embarassed that so many people voted for Tiesto. This wasn't a poll about who is your favorite dj... or who is the most popular DJ today! If that was the case, then I would have voted for Mauro Picotto.

I read that book. It's a really good read and a must read for all fans of underground dance music.

I selected other because I think Carl Cox and Frankie Bones could arguably be at the top.

For trance and superstar djing? I think Oakey for sure.