REALLY Great review, reading it gave me the feel...especially when you mentioned that dark feel as you enter. I have only been to avalon once and I'm emulating it with this review...2 thumbs up!
Aug-31-2005 09:03
CReddick
balls
Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Los Angeles (Burbank), CA
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Originally posted by DJ Xtracktor
REALLY Great review, reading it gave me the feel...especially when you mentioned that dark feel as you enter. I have only been to avalon once and I'm emulating it with this review...2 thumbs up!
NP. I'll likely repeat that format as i get oot an aboot to some different venues... i've done some pro system design here and there.. so i'm alway paying attention to the geekier side of things in addition to the music.. Its all part of the experience i think
Originally posted by Cream21
What I heard, October 1st in Miami!
That'd be Mauro Picotto at Space, but I DEFINTELY like Blank and Jones better! I'd see them over him anyday.
Aug-31-2005 10:03
Carriegsxr6
La musique est la vie
Registered: May 2005
Location:
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Originally posted by CReddick
Alright... my review might be a little different... since this was my first time to Avalon... I'll start at the begining:
First off: Thanks to Carrie for taking me under her wing and getting me out my first real weekend out on the town. Straight kick-ass.
Carrie started the night off by calling Victor some other goofy name when we were trying to weasel our way in the front door... he didn't seem to be too "rock star" about it so it was all good..
first impressions once inside... very cool. It took me a moment to realize this was on old theatre. the steps in the front door shoulda given it away... but once inside.. obvious. I liked the darker feel... but not super dark. i could easily see where i was walking (stumbling/dancing) at all times. bar service was courteous yadda yadda yadda.
sound. obv an EAW install... ironically... eaw has an 'avalon' series.. but this wasnt it. i cant say i think the system is very well balanced in regards to frequency response in all areas of the venue/dancefloor.. but what club is i guess. it was certainly loud as hell. i'll have to re-purchase some in-ear plugs after i got wasted and left mine in detroit somewhere. OOPS!
Lights: Your typical rig of pars and ClayPaky movers... I did note that the two side screens were projected from moving head fixtures. Winging projection all over the room can be super cool. LED wall is straight dopeshow... lighting techs busted out a lot of different looks... late on some of the cues timing wise.. but there could be a latency in their computer based system... who knows/cares? not me.
Ms Sky was rocking out what i thought was an extremely well rounded set as we got there! I enjoyed it greatly as we were socializing and getting into the groove. I noticed her obvious enthusiasm while playing. I've been made fun of for really getting into things behind the decks by some folks... but i always say i started to DJ so i could dance like an idiot and no one could make fun of me. ok, not 100% true but u get the idea. Rock out KS.
B n J: These guys are clearly pros. This is my first time seeing them live, and their skill/knowledge of the tunes they were throwing down was impressive. I get the feeling sometimes that producers do a DJ tour for the $, and maybe aren't all into the DJ aspect of things... I did not get this feeling from BnJ. I will comment though.. if i hear that tiesto remix of Adagio for Strings one more time from a big name DJ i'm going to throw myself on some sharp object.
Vic kept things moving after BnJ with complete ease. I think the crowd has a lot to do with this... but everyone hung in there after the headliners. thats a tough spot to fill. we jammed the CD on the way home. I'm glad he gives me his email address 500 times.
overall great time. It was awesome meeting those of you that i got to... and look forward to meeting more of you in the near furure!
Excellent Review Chris. I am glad you enjoyed your night out with the LATAs. I can tell by your review, you are defiantly becoming one of us now. Picking up on and critiquing everything. You have a great eye and ear for this industry.
Can I hang out with THIS GUY
Aug-31-2005 15:14
CReddick
balls
Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Los Angeles (Burbank), CA
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Originally posted by Carriegsxr6
Excellent Review Chris. I am glad you enjoyed your night out with the LATAs. I can tell by your review, you are defiantly becoming one of us now. Picking up on and critiquing everything. You have a great eye and ear for this industry.
Originally posted by CReddick
i just made that shit... maybe i'll make him a raver fishy cracker.. who knows. i'll have to make fishy glowstix
and put a pacifier in his mouth.
Aug-31-2005 15:35
wackadoo
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Nov 2003
Location: LA
Sorry this is so late in coming, been a bit ill.
Started the night off standing in line thinking to myself 'I wonder how tonight is going to be?' In the beginning there was only a few people. I felt bad for Kristina because she opened the night with a great set, but reminiscent of Heaven days, not enough people there to hear it. Then at about midnight I saw Jaspa setting up his laptop and I got the chills. The boys came on shortly after and played a sick ass set. Highlights for me were Beyond Time, Desire, and A Forest. They also played a new track of theirs which blew my mind. After they were done was able to get a picture with them, Kristina, and Dan. Victor continued the night. He dropped an amazing set! Thanks for the Mojado track! All in all I had a great time! The night brought in a bunch of crazy ass people, dancing and partying til 5am. Thanks are in order for the Lost Episode crew for making this night possible. Cant wait for the upcoming events!
Aug-31-2005 19:35
Clovis
techno jungle shit
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Los Angeles
Chris just fyi the system in there is an Avalon series EAW and each cabinet was designed specifically for the club. Depending on whether or not the sound guys get all the levels right the sound can sound different...but over all it is the best in LA imo.
Nice meeting you by the way!
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Sep-01-2005 00:46
CReddick
balls
Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Los Angeles (Burbank), CA
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Originally posted by Clovis86
Chris just fyi the system in there is an Avalon series EAW and each cabinet was designed specifically for the club. Depending on whether or not the sound guys get all the levels right the sound can sound different...but over all it is the best in LA imo.
Nice meeting you by the way!
Def nice meeting you too.. and thanks for the correction. I've only seen them in white.. so that musta thrown me off (that or the captains and coke)... who knows!
Originally posted by CReddick
Def nice meeting you too.. and thanks for the correction. I've only seen them in white.. so that musta thrown me off (that or the captains and coke)... who knows!
Yeah dude...next time yer there just look closely and the logos say "AVALON EAW" on them
omg...James Holden is gonna be insane on that sound...
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