So yep, it's pretty much the end of the road from here. I think it's been a great year for trance and the scene in general. Overall no complaints from 2003 and hopefully next year we'll see the production level raised yet again.

Here are some highlights pour moi, please share!

Production
I really have to say (in terms of trance) Gabriel and Dresden lit it up this year. Track after track of brilliant shit. Walking the fine line between emotion and cheese G&D (IMO) are brilliant and will be around for ages.

In terms of prog I have to give credit to Porter and Sultan this year for really influencing my taste. Although coming from two very distinct (and different) camps, I can't imagine prog anymore without them. Cheers boys!

Stand Out Tracks:
Annie Lennox - Wonderful (Sander K Vocal Remix)
Andain - Beautiful Things (D&G Remix)
Motorcycle - As the Rush Comes
Unkle - In A State (Original and Sasha Remix)
Zero - Emit
Kosheen - All In My Head (Planet Funk Remix)
Chris and Kai - Catch Me (Frozen in Time Vocal mix)
Talk Talk Vs Liquid People - Its my Life
DK8 - Murder was the Bass
Madoka - Altered

Best Nights Out
Oakenfold/ Seaman @ Turnmills (UK)
Max Graham Shine 2 - 3 @ System Soundbar
Fergie @ Frantic (the Fridge, UK)
PVD / Dish @ Guv
Timo Mass / Emerson @ The Cross (UK)

On a personal note, 2003 has been the most intense year of my life and I'm really anxious for shit to cool down in 2004. But let's keep the partying up to a maximum. Long live T.A.

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i agree with you jon on G&D. that beautiful things remix is absolutely gorgeous...

i sort of agree on the sultan thing as well, but im finding a lot of his tracks are starting to sound the same, and i can see it getting boring.

it's been the year of vocals for me. i was never really into vocal tracks, but im really starting to like them now...over the last 5-6 months especially:

Insight - Prophecy (shiloh mix)
Astrolab - Come my way <---fuckin sick!!
Seroya - Only your love <--goosebumps!
Robbie Rivera - Girlfriend

Best nights:
Tyrant @ Stereo - april 25 (one of my best nights out ever)
Saeed & Palash @ Breathe - oct 3 (the music was so dirty i had to take 2 showers when i got home! )

steve.

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2003 review already ? December!

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Cool Thread Jon!
(Prog Version)

Production
Although I have always had a weakness for Lexicon Ave. They haven't done a whole lot this past year so my award goes to Infusion. Their futuristic and techy sound is what I am into now. On the verge of progressive techno is what I will call it. Check them out at System in a couple weeks.


Stand Out Tracks of the year:
Luke Chable - The Ride
The Idiots - Feel Da Rush
DK8 - Murder was the Bass (Danny Howells @ ARIA )
Madoka - Altered

Best Nights Out
Donald Glaude vs Jelo (System 2003)
Max Graham Shine 1 (System 2003)
Danny Howells Double Header weekend (Aria and Toronto)
Sander K @ Stereo Rediency # 2 (Stereo - Montreal)

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Originally posted by dEsidEL 2003 review already ? December!

December is next week bitch. So review already.

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Song of the summer this year in Ibiza:

David Guetta - Just a Little More Love(Wally Lopex Mix)

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Well, here's my official review for the year, Cause I suck and only went to 2 shows

Productions
Armin was amazing in the guv on april 17. First time ever seeing him, and he brought the house down, Played for extra time, and ended with what I wanted ot hear, Communications.

Then Infected (08.02.03). Infected Mushroom. Holy Shit. That's all I have to say, Never been to a better party, They honestly didn't allow me to stop dancing for like 5 hours, I.F. and Marc Oliver played the best sets I ever heard.

And of course, Marc Oliver, Your Awesome, you are a beacon of hope for all local talent, You are living proof that we can get out there and be the best.

Hopefully, come new years, I'll be able to add another review!

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Currently Addicted to : Dj Tiesto Live At Tranceairwaves 15-02-04 (original mix)

Productions:

track that really made my year were produced by armin, g&d, ferry & picotto

this year was a nice transition for picotto. leaving BXR, starting up meganite, joining forces with ricky effe and putting out some mind blowing productions..

just incredible


got to see many DJ's this year

ferry, holden, bt, picotto (4 times - after this satrday), tiesto, scumfrog, max graham, saeed & palash, tiesto, steve lawler, erick morillo, steve lawler, jeff mills, dave pearce,



and my ibiza trip this summer, holy fuck, hard to explain in words..


i had teh best year of my life, and i'll do it all over again next year!

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and my ibiza trip this summer, holy fuck, hard to explain in words.. i had teh best year of my life, and i'll do it all over again next year!

So the Ibiza magic is still goin' on strong eh? Wicked... I so wanna go still ......

Max

tracks of the year imo:
zero - emit (as Jon mentioned)
Adam Freeland - We Want Your Soul (ORIGINAL ONLY NOT THE INFUSION CRAPPY MIX)
Deepest Blue - Deepest Blue (Electric Boutique mix)
PQM - You Are Sleeping (Luke Chable mix)
Amiel - Obsession (Infusion Underground Club Mix)
PVD - Nothing but you (Cirrus mix)
Lili Haydn - Anything (Gabriel & Dresden mix)
MArco Bellini - the nitro of love
James Holden - A Break In the Clouds

parties of the year in TO imo:
4.house party at crazedcannuck's (aka bob/rob..i mix up all the time) place

3. Ultraspin 1 (JAmes holden etc)(guv)

2. Viva first year anniversary party @ viva (duh)

1. Infected Mushroom(guv)

AND BEST FUCKIN COMPILATION OF THE YEAR (IMO OF COURSE):

JAMES HOLDEN - BALLANCE 005!!!!!!!!

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^ oh i was just reminded of that holden party...how could i forget. he played a wicked set!! closing with Kirsty Hawkshaw's Fine Day. too bad fairy had to come on after. i could have used a few more hours of holden.

ah well, couple more weeks!

steve.

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Originally posted by CrasherKid Song of the summer this year in Ibiza: David Guetta - Just a Little More Love(Wally Lopex Mix)

Wasn't Lee-Cabrera - Shake it the track of the summer in Ibiza???