ALL in all I had a really good time.
This is what happened to me! (story of my life! LOL!)

Got to the parking lot of The Docks at around 10. Chugged a bottle of Rev in the parking lot. Than me and 'tranner' saw Halo_20 runing around trying to sell tickets! WOOT! I did not even know it was one of the TA's at first.
Well since I won in the contest, and won the VIP pass, I should have gone to the VIP line-up but my stupidity told me to go to the regular line-up. I already had a ticket and there was no one at the front to tell me where to look for VIP stuff. Earlier 5 days before Nick (from SS) told me that we should just meet at the TA meet up. But I ran in to him a little later.

First ppl to see me and tranner were 'Grafal' and 'misiek'. Than since I thought I had my whole night planned out going around everywhere to look at all kinds of DJ's. Well that plan totaly failed, I spend most of the night in the VIP lounge.

I chugged a Smirnoff Ice and went back on to the dancefloor with 'tranner', was looking and waiting under the TA sign. Thanx to 'toosweet' again for making the banner! Wicked job!
Did not see anyone, so we decided to check out Hibernate. I did not feel the vibe there, since there was not a lot of ppl to begin with. Went back out Ian Ossia was playing some nice prog stuff near the end of his set.
Than I decided to go check out the Techno lounge. There I met Nick (one of the SS promoters). He explained that I should have lined up and got my VIP pass from the Guest list at the entrance.

So he ran over and grabbed a VIP pass for me and 'tranner'. He introduced me to Orkidea and another Finish House DJ that came along with Orkidea. He ran off and told me to meet him later on at the VIP lounge. I went up to the VIP lounge had another Smirnoff.

Went back out on to the dancefloor and ran into everyone else. 'Swamper', 'StereoPrincess', 'Halo20', 'Blue_Neon'(man you had the best smile and attitude all night, was really cool to hang with you bro) 'TranceXtasy', 'Mandrick_V' and many many more. Forgive me but I am still trying to recover. Can't remember all the names. I am sure you understand. (It's a long story and I will try to tell it all). Than walking around and drinking more and more, I was becoming a little drunk. But all in all I ran into about 40 of you. I am glad that you guys liked the 'name tags' idea. But it is definetly time for me to invest into a 'TA' t-shirt.

After that I went back into the VIP lounge hung around there for another 20 min or so. There I ran into Orkidea and bought him a beer. We had a nice conversation about music for about 30 min.

I asked him about mp3's and what he thinks of them. He said he likes the idea of free promotions, but the records of vinyls have dropped a lot lately (apperantly!)

I asked him what he thinks of the Trance scene, and where it is headed. He told me that it looks like everything is going progressive lately. He talked about that eventual step that you have to take. Just because there seems to be a need for a change.

I asked him whether he listened to anyother type of music. He told me that PVD is his idol and he really likes the idea of combining a number of styles in his set.

There was a few other things we talked but I was kind of drunk and don't remember everything exactly yet! (Still recovering! LOL!) He had to run to play his set. So we shook hands I asked him to take a pic with me and he did also signed an autograph!

Than I was waiting around for NICK to show up. So I was just hanging around at the VIP. For like an hour, than I said to my self fuck it! And went down to the dancefloor to shake my ass!

Than ran into more and more TA's! Everyone was recognizing me since I had that 'TA' name tag! And everyone was asking for one. At around 1am or so I completely lost count of how many of you I met! I think it was about 50 by than.

At around 2:45 I went back up to the VIP and waited around for Nick. He did not show up for another 30 min. Than he told me that Armin was in the building and was gonna start his set at around 2:45-3:00.
So I asked Nick whether I should wait here or if I could go upstairs to meet him? I don't remember what was said, but Nick ran off on me again. I was kind of getting a bit pissed. I mean was not there just out of the blue, I was there cause I won in the contest. BTW did not really see anyone else who had won in that contest. I guess there were some of you there.

SO I waited and waited like a total moron. Ran around trying to look for Nick. When I finally caught up to him at around 4:30. I asked him whether I could go up to at least take a pic with Armin, he told me that he would try to do that. Than ran off again. (I understand all the stress, since Armin showed up late. But come on, I was just getting frustrated by than). Than Nick ran into me and told me to go upstairs with him. We got upstairs and he handed me a copy of 'Orkidea's' CD 'Unity 10'. Nice compilation signed by the man himself, some tunes were dated though. Than Nick ran off again, came back again. Told me to come with him. I went up to the stage all ready and pumped to see Armin. Armin's promoter/bodyguard, who ever it was, told me to leave and come back 30 min later. I came back he told me to come back another 30 min later. I was like WTF is all this bullshit. Than Nick ran into me again and asked me whether I got to see Armin yet. I was like no that guy told me told leave and told me to come back later. By than it was like 6am!

Nick finally took me up to see Armin, I asked him to sign an autograph and take a pic with me. He seems like a very nice guy, but I did not even get to talk with him, I just said 'Hi' and that was it.
Than that 'Vestax' deck fucked up on him.

When I came off stage I was just hanging around was trying to enjoy the last moments of the set. When suddenly Armin stopped and only played an ancore tune.

Than when the lights went on. Most of the TA's ran over and stalked Armin. I took a few shots of the TA's with Armin.

By that I was more really tired and a bit pissed. But I was invited by Nick to come to the afterparty and was handed a pass to bring a friend. I gave that pass to 'StereoPrincess'. I am sorry u could not make it.

I got home at 8 am, went to sleep got up at 4pm and than 'tranner' called me and asked me whether I wanted to go to the afterparty. I said why not.

So at around 8pm I left for Toronto. The afterparty was at the 'Element Bar'. We got there at 9pm the party was suposed to start at like 8pm, but there was no one there. We hung around for 30 min and I talked to Nick again. We took off to get something to eat. Came back at around 11:15, than I ran into Andre (really nice guy). He apologized for the last night and told me that SS will make it up to me and send me all kinds of cool stuff) and another nice surprise! THANK YOU GUYS u da best!
Orkidea began spining at around 11:30 upstairs. He played 'B16 - Escape (Driving to Heaven)', 'Planet Funk - Inside All The People (Deep Dish Remix)' and a few other really nice progressive tracks. Than Nick and Andre decided to more everyone downstairs, that Finish DJ that came with Orkidea played a really nice set, a lot of house. I was chilling at first that I found some sort of energy to dance. Than 'Ian Ossia' came on. Nice progressive set as well. Orkidea came back on for like 15 min.

I had a really great conversation with Andree! After being to the Wintergalactic parties and now 'State' I have complete respect for those guys!

Overall I had a really good time, other than for waiting around for Nick for most of the night. Once again I totaly and completely understand that as promoters they (Nick & Andree) had to run around all night to make things work.

I am so glad my name tag idea worked out and that I met up with so many TA's!
As for the sets. I loved Armin's set, but I found it once again very predictable in a lot of aspects. I was pleased though. I asked Armin to play 'Rising Star - Clear Blue Moon' and he did!
I got to take a pic with Orkidea and Armin.

I still liked Orkidea's set better than Armin's. I thought Orkidea did an outstanding show.

OK I am feeling just a bit tired and my hands feel a bit numbed after writing all this. Thanx to all the TA's for coming out and representing once again!

RESPECT to the Sonic State crew for putting on such a great venue! This was an absolutely wicked party! Thank you again for alowing me to meet Armin and Orkidea!
I am absolutely speechless! WOW!

P.S. Andre if you are reading this! 'Who needs TIBE? TRANCE-ADDICT simply is the best Toronto based BBS! '

P.S.2
Nick told me that Orkidea and a couple of other DJ's have recorded live sets with Dr. Trance @ 1groove.com and they should be available the next time Technopolis is broadcasted!

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fathom-
well, it was my 3rd time running into Tom, & I have some pics to email him from previous parties, so that's why I grabbed his email. As for his TA board name, I wouldn't have a clue- I am pretty 'green' to this site. After seeing their banner up at the party this weekend, I am gonna make a point of being on here more often.

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Originally posted by trancearmada The afterparty was at the 'Element Bar'. Orkidea began spining at around 11:30 upstairs. He played 'B16 - Escape (Driving to Heaven)', 'Planet Funk - Inside All The People (Deep Dish Remix)' and a few other really nice progressive tracks. Than Nick and Andre decided to more everyone downstairs, that Finish DJ that came with Orkidea played a really nice set, a lot of house. I was chilling at first that I found some sort of energy to dance. Than 'Ian Ossia' came on. Nice progressive set as well. Orkidea came back on for like 15 min.

nice after party review

where were yu chillin' and what did you wear/look like?
i was the guy dancin nonstop till 2 with a light blue shirt.. 6-1 spikey hair..
there wasn't very many people, lots of dancin space

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Originally posted by Phlux nice after party review where were yu chillin' and what did you wear/look like? i was the guy dancin nonstop till 2 with a light blue shirt.. 6-1 spikey hair.. there wasn't very many people, lots of dancin space

I was there from like 9:45-10:30 upstairs, than me and a bunch of my friends went to get some food. Came back at sat on this couch from about 11:10-11:45. If you were facing the DJ me and 3 other guys were sitting just to the right of the DJ.

Then downstairs we were sitting on the second seats.

I am still really tired, I think I may have seen you but am not sure.

I wore khaki pants and 'Alpha#numeric' t-shirt, dark blue colour.

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Hey tatgirl, I know Tom! I don't remember his TA name because he doesn't have internet connection and doesn't post that often. But I actually have him to thank for me being a TA, he introduced the site to me!

Anyhow, HOLY SHIT!! What a party!! I feel soooooooo bad I didn't get to hang out with many of the TA's that I met and I really wanted to, but alot of crazy shit happened that night. I DID get to meet alot of you, I dunno if you'll remember me at all, but I promise next party we'll get to chat somemore!

Trancearmada, you rule! The name tags thing was an awesome idea, I met sooooo many TA's because of it! And thanx again for the 'tour' when I got there! You TA's are awesome!

Armin blew me away, the set was incredible, although I really wish I coulda allowed myself to enjoy the music more, but I had too many things on my mind... But still, that was one of the best parties I've ever been to!

Sonic State, way to go, once again you have proved that you are THE best! And thanx Andre (this is Debbie's lil brother), you guys all rock!!

Tranceaddicts for life!

-Boy

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Originally posted by trancearmada Went back out on to the dancefloor and ran into everyone else. 'Swamper', 'StereoPrincess', 'Halo20', 'Blue_Neon'(man you had the best smile and attitude all night, was really cool to hang with you bro) 'TranceXtasy', 'Mandrick_V' and many many more.

holy shit bro, dats a lot of writing, hehe but ya it was sick man!

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Boy Trance- now that u mention it, I remember it was Tom who told us about Tranceaddict back at the Tiesto show in Oct.!!! too funny.....!
Now, what I wanna know is, how many of you are coming out to Electric Eden???

Either it was just me or did I not see Joey Borg from Hibernate when they were on???WHat happened???

Well, well well. What could I possibly say about Saturday night?
Too much. Well, I met a lot of new people which is always refreshing, including "swamper" which was nice, because I've been meaning to meet the genius who put this site together for all of us TRANCE heads.
I also ran into a lot of people I haven't seen in awhile, which was awesome.

I was somehow confused when I got to the party at 11:00, and there was no lineup outside. Right then and there I figured the party was gonna suck ass, and then some guy said it was sold out, so Im like "okay maybe it will be good afterall" well I was right. It was AWESOME!!! Just the music that I heard that night not only made me MELT, but dance for almost 8 hours straight which is unlike me. (eh, I get tired easily).

I started to get really upset though when 4 o'clock came around and there was no sign of Armin. But then there he was...
One highlight of my night, and I can't remember if Orkidea played it or Armin, but Im pretty sure it was Orkidea, but it was when they played Bedrock-Heaven Scent. Only because that song is a CLASSIC, and I've never heard it at a party before. I can honestly say that I really felt like I was in the movie "GROOVE" it was kinda weird (trippy) haha.
It was a good crowd, everybody was really into it that night, and happy to eachother, and I love to see that at a party. I loved the fruit idea they did, that was genius...some of you probably saw me walking around with a huge thing of grapes at the beginning. haha

Then towards the end of the night I walked up to the dj booth and held up my ticket and pen to Armin, so he could sign it for me, and he kept me waiting for 20 minutes, and he thought it was funny.
He kept looking at me and smiling, and then eventually he was like "oh okay okay, and then signed it" He then smiled and winked at me, and right then and there I I knew I was looking at a guy who is going somewhere in life..who has F***** Talent So young, so full of life. CAN YOU BELIEVE they spelled his name ARMIS on the ticket!?
I thought that was a little insulting considering he was the headliner and they didn't even get his name right, he ended up correcting it on my ticket which I thought was kinda humourous.

Anyhow, I don't even know why they had the other room open, I felt really bad for all the dj's who dj'd in there, but overall, it was a wicked party, and was definately worth the $$$. Some of you might kill me for saying this, but Im still debating who played a better set...Armin, or Tiesto? hehehehehehehe.

P.S. I showed up to the after party "briefly" around 1:00am, and I've never been to Element before, don't think I'll ever go back...it didn't even feel like an after party, cause there was like over 3 quarters of the people missing..there were honestly maybe 20 people total including the bartenders and dj's there in one small little room. I don't know...but whoever organized it, I think could have done much better. (no offence).

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Originally posted by trancearmada By that I was more really tired and a bit pissed. But I was invited by Nick to come to the afterparty and was handed a pass to bring a friend. I gave that pass to 'StereoPrincess'. I am sorry u could not make it.

I didn't realize that was your only pass. I thought that you got a whole bunch of them. I'm really really really sorry for giving it to someone else. You should have said to get it back because the guy was still there. I'm really really sorry.

I'm glad you had a good time!!!!

Thank you everyone for making this one of, if not the best parties ever! We saw so many people smiling, having a great time. The vibe was amazing, the music was incredible, and all of you were filled with positive energy! Thank you to everyone that helped decorate, thank you to everyone that helped flyer and promote, thank you to our wicked family who helped with more than we can list, thank you to every single party person who came with an open mind and a positve attitude. We were so happy to have a great time with you all, everything combined made our night a success regardless of the financial outcome.

We can't wait until Wintergalactic, but in then meantime we've got a little something else planned. We will be doing a small and intimate gathering in the next couple of months at ARIA nightclub. It will be for no more than 400 people, and it will be a 8 hour set by Orkidea, including a live/pa performance. We will keep you updated for the date. This night will absolutely blow your mind musically. Orkidea mixes up so many styles and cross genres of music in his extended sets you'd swear it'd be the most fulfilling musical journey of your life! Better than Digweed? Just wait and listen for yourself!!

Thanks again to all of you, without you we would have no reason to do what we do. Can't wait to party with you all again, shout's out from the whole Sonic State family, we'll miss you all until next time!

peace,

Deacon
Spaceman
Retepic
Bias
and family.......

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