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Originally posted by DJ NEILSON read my point right at the end then, ive rectified it compared to the previous post.

but it has nothing to do with what i said. nobody here said oakenfold was meant to make a trance album, yet you said they did, and i mentioned nobody said what you have accused them of saying.

makes no sense

edit: not that it matters, was just making a point.

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Damn, let the man do what he wants to do. If hes making legit money, then theres no shame. . . . .. and im not saying that there's shame in illegit money either.

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Originally posted by Busy Child Damn, let the man do what he wants to do. If hes making legit money, then theres no shame. . . . .. and im not saying that there's shame in illegit money either.

I agree

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I respect Oakenfold, a lot , for what he's done, for the electronic muzik scene..and he's one of the best djs out there.

i just dont like his recent productions. makes me sad.

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Originally posted by Sand Leaper I couldn't care less what anyone thinks of Oakey.

This begs the question - Why bother reading the thread in the first place? Just so you can insert your stupid pictures?

'Tranceport' was/is/will be wicked. Oakey has done lots for the scene. Without him trance wouldn't be what it has become today. But nowadays he is just like an icon, a dino who has been in the scene since the beginning. I'm not saying he blows... but he also dosen't own ...

just my 2 cents

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if a dj plays the same old tunes year in year out, sooner or later he's going to be labelled stale, uninnovative, unimaginative and people are gonna say "yea been there done that, heard it all before"

on the other hand a dj can diversify, explore new genres, create new music, tread new ground... and people will say that they're betraying their background, selling out etc etc etc...

tis a lose lose situation

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Originally posted by TweakThis begs the question - Why bother reading the thread in the first place?

You know what?you're absolutely right.Why do I even bother?

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Oakey is and still is one of the top DJs at the moment. I don;t know why so many people pay out his latest album. Just becasue it's not trance they think he has gone off the rails for some reason.
Look, the guy's done enough albums that are just amazing. Simply, the guy needs a break from trance. I've been liustening to some of his recent sets and they are pretty damn good. Oakey has definitely not lost his touch. He is 'the man' and will continue to be one of the top DJs around.

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Oakenfold is a MASTER !!

Totally agreed. A true master is someone that can embrace many styles and be adept at all of them. He is not afraid of change either and this keeps everything fresh and original.

Oakey also has many 'students' that have been helped by him in their career including forefront stars like Jan Johnson & Tiesto. Put this alongside the overhyped cr*p that you see being developed on 'Pop Idol' and you can see that Pokey is doing us a favour bringing quality electronic music to the forefront of the worlds ears. Its the sort of thing that gives the dance music industry more money for clubs, events, signing music, etc....

I suppose I just respect his experience and foresight in the music industry.

(p.s. I hate 'Starry Eyed Surprise' but I can totally see why he did it and what sort of music lovers errrr...love it)

Oakey has the right to experiment with new styles. Sure, I don't like this new direction that he is taking with his productions. I think Starry Eyed Surprise is a terrible track. The style is not something I find appealing. I despise it.

Despite this, I respect Oakey for the stuff he has done in the past. While Oakey continues on his merry way, I'll just keep listening to his 99 stuff...musical taste is subjective, Oakey can't please everyone. If the some rabid pedantic trance fans are unhappy I think they should stop whinging and go listen to Tranceport.

I haven't heard any of his recent sets so I can't comment on them.

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