Another World was a awesome cd...

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bunkka. hehe. seems the world only works in one way, that nobody embraces change. i listened to bunkka, n didnt like it, but fair enough if its not to my tastes. the guy's just pioneering for something new. that's what makes him an artist perhaps? being brave n delving into something new, instead of delivering what he knows ppl will want to hear, being the safe way out? as he said, he was exploring.. whether he "sold out"? *shrug* but his best imo was as a lotta ppl set 99 EM sets. tranceport is still 1 of my fav mixes, n GU007 NY. best of oakie to my ears.

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I'd definitely go with GU007 New York. That was the first GU cd I bought and the first disc totally blew my mind. The particular style of the songs on cd 1 was absolutely beautiful. I still get chills listening to it especially track 8 (called 'mantra' if I remember correctly).

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Originally posted by jonnycarcinogen I'd definitely go with GU007 New York. That was the first GU cd I bought and the first disc totally blew my mind. The particular style of the songs on cd 1 was absolutely beautiful. I still get chills listening to it especially track 8 (called 'mantra' if I remember correctly).

another boi that likes..

e-razor-mantra.


hehe..

>> Ibiza << Fucking amazing album

Even now I love listening to it!

Agree with everyone about his '99 years. Get your hands on his Essential Mixes in '99 - they're worth it. My three favorites: Creamfields, Miami, China. All excellent mixes, and where's he's at the top of his game. As for CDs, Tranceport, Another World, and esp. Resident: Two Years at Cream (the best IMO).

As for him now, with the exception of his SSL sets (which I think are great), I don't really care much for him. I'll try to keep my flames low, but he's a sellout, plain and simple. In that interview post, did I read right that he's blaming the downturn of the electronica scene on the fact that there's little uplifting music?!? WTF is that? Where did he pull that one out of his ass?!? No, it's because of a number of factors, one being high-priced DJs selling out to corporations, end of story. Besides, like Floorfiller said, if he feels uplifting trance is lacking in clubs, where's his productions to help contribute? Besides, he's one arrogant, cocky little SOB and he showed it last time he was here in KC. Okay, I'm done.

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He's not a sell out. If you look at his change from 99 to what he is now. you might say that. but if you used that as the criteria for a sell out, he was one long ago. Look at his early albums, different from his stuff working up to 99.

He just changes, and grows, but more importantly, sets his own trends, and lets us change with him. I dont think he likes to be tied down to one type of music, considering his background in rock, and hip-hop. Common he helped to launch Will Smith, huge rap star in the late 80's and early 90's. The point is, the guy is changing, and the world is finally recognizing his diversity, so they are giving him more chances to put his skills to work.

If you got a new project, would you not be excited about it, and try to learn and grow from the experience, like he has done?

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Originally posted by Orko He's not a sell out. If you look at his change from 99 to what he is now. you might say that. but if you used that as the criteria for a sell out, he was one long ago. Look at his early albums, different from his stuff working up to 99. He just changes, and grows, but more importantly, sets his own trends, and lets us change with him. I dont think he likes to be tied down to one type of music, considering his background in rock, and hip-hop. Common he helped to launch Will Smith, huge rap star in the late 80's and early 90's. The point is, the guy is changing, and the world is finally recognizing his diversity, so they are giving him more chances to put his skills to work. If you got a new project, would you not be excited about it, and try to learn and grow from the experience, like he has done?

very good point. Oakie has been working with hip hop before it became pop.

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the new style of music that oakenfold is doing is great, it seems most of you guys only every listen to trance and that’s it. I think most of you cant really past judgement on his new style because you are not into his new stuff. His old stuff that has been talked about above is also gerat music,

I’m into trance, but that’s not all I listen to, oakeys new stuff is really good, and has opened up a whole new world, so other dj's can try and do something different.

Im looking forward to hearing the tracks that he's done for the matrix reloaded!!!