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Originally posted by Whirloop I would find it rather interesting to hear what other big-names has to say about the trance scene aswell!

I remember PVD agreeing with GTRs 95% statement about 1 1/2 years ago. But then again I always get the impression that Paul has mostly ignored the 5% in the last few years

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Originally posted by RebeL9 You hit the nail. I would say that is the main reason why trance have declined.

Apart from that, I think the fact that you first need to get your name known by some production in order to get DJ bookings, has played its part aswell

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how many of you guys have the courage to go up to J00F and speak out your minds ?
I bet when you actually meet him, u'll ask for his autograph and take pics with him to post on myspace.

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Originally posted by Omega_M how many of you guys have the courage to go up to J00F and speak out your minds ? I bet when you actually meet him, u'll ask for his autograph and take pics with him to post on myspace.

Fuck right off with this shit.

I'm surprised no one has commented on Freak's post since it's the only one that explains the current state of anything.

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Originally posted by RebeL9 oh just fuck you. god forbid if any DJ is being outspoken.

He has an album out. Judging by the reaction, you can make out the timing of the sudden outburst.

Perhaps I am being a little suspicious, but heres how I see it : New album launched and then these comments on what he thinks about trance, and how it is supposed to be done.


fuck me or not, I'll express my doubts for sure. It will be easy for both of us to support John if someone could come up with an explanation, or point where I'm seeing it wrong.

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Originally posted by Nayil He has an album out. Judging by the reaction, you can make out the timing of the sudden outburst. Perhaps I am being a little suspicious, but heres how I see it : New album launched and then these comments on what he thinks about trance, and how it is supposed to be done. fuck me or not, I'll express my doubts for sure. It will be easy for both of us to support John if someone could come up with an explanation, or point where I'm seeing it wrong.

ok smart head. first of all it's not an album. it's a mix CD and it was released a few months ago, not the other week or so. besides this isn't his first compilation so it's not like a big sensation or something. besides those who have read his photo diary on his website aren't new to these kind of comments. J00F have several times in the past years said that trance is going in a wrong path

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Originally posted by RebeL9 ok smart head. first of all it's not an album. it's a mix CD and it was released a few months ago, not the other week or so. besides this isn't his first compilation so it's not like a big sensation or something. besides those who have read his photo diary on his website aren't new to these kind of comments. J00F have several times in the past years said that trance is going in a wrong path

Judging by the interview, it seemed like the CD got launched a few days ago.

Mix CD! right.

Other than that, kinda clears everything up.

Thanks for ur time mr walking talking trance dictionary.

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Originally posted by Nayil Judging by the interview, it seemed like the CD got launched a few days ago. Mix CD! right. Other than that, kinda clears everything up. Thanks for ur time mr walking talking trance dictionary.

I'm not a dictionary but right should be right

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Originally posted by Watts I'm surprised no one has commented on Freak's post since it's the only one that explains the current state of anything.

That was a good post, now that you mentioned it. I hadn't noticed it before you brought it up.

I think that the digital revolution has played a big part in unleashing loads of derivative crap on the scene. It's really simple:

(1) Cost of entry for production is far, far lower than it used to be. Anybody with a computer and an Internet connection can download a cracked copy of Cubase / Ableton / Reason and any number of soft-synths for free. Newer programs are easier to use, newer computers are faster, and tutorials and forums about production are widely available and easily accessed.

(2) New music is easier than ever to learn about (due to big radio shows, huge EDM events, etc.), find (through the Internet), and purchase (or download for free), which also means that fame spreads more quickly and more widely than before, leading many fans to hanker after their moment in the sun.

Dangle a low cost of production and a quick route to fame and fortune in front of people's eyes, and what do you get? A bunch of untalented people with little motivation to try anything new. If you really enjoyed last month's hit, and making a track just like it will get you the fame you want, why try to do anything different? You'll enjoy making something that sounds like the stuff your idols make and enjoy the fame that comes with it, too.

If cost of entry is higher and fame is non-existent, what do you get? Only people driven by something other than money and dreams of being a superstar will make music.

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles That was a good post, now that you mentioned it. I hadn't noticed it before you brought it up. I think that the digital revolution has played a big part in unleashing loads of derivative crap on the scene. It's really simple: (1) Cost of entry for production is far, far lower than it used to be. Anybody with a computer and an Internet connection can download a cracked copy of Cubase / Ableton / Reason and any number of soft-synths for free. Newer programs are easier to use, newer computers are faster, and tutorials and forums about production are widely available and easily accessed. (2) New music is easier than ever to learn about (due to big radio shows, huge EDM events, etc.), find (through the Internet), and purchase (or download for free), which also means that fame spreads more quickly and more widely than before, leading many fans to hanker after their moment in the sun. Dangle a low cost of production and a quick route to fame and fortune in front of people's eyes, and what do you get? A bunch of untalented people with little motivation to try anything new. If you really enjoyed last month's hit, and making a track just like it will get you the fame you want, why try to do anything different? You'll enjoy making something that sounds like the stuff your idols make and enjoy the fame that comes with it, too. If cost of entry is higher and fame is non-existent, what do you get? Only people driven by something other than money and dreams of being a superstar will make music.

Interesting points.

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Originally posted by Watts I'm surprised no one has commented on Freak's post since it's the only one that explains the current state of anything.

People are too busy arguing and fighting over exactly what what genres and sub genres to pigeonhole tracks and people into.

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Originally posted by Freak People are too busy arguing and fighting over exactly what what genres and sub genres to pigeonhole tracks and people into.

yes but you aren't an all-nite one