Techno-what?!?!?!

This is gonna be a quickie of a review and I'll leave most of it to the people who stayed the whole time but this is my night:

Went to cribby's house for a lil pre-dino jam session, left his house around 11pm to try and make it to the parking lot around 11:30 in time to get a few more beers down and smoke a joint in the P-lot with Veronica & Justin. Let's just say Queen St was fucking MAYHEM last night, never seen it so busy in my life.
It took us literally 20 min to drive 2km down Queen St. After we hit Spadina it got better but god damn we were starting to worry if we'd even make it for 12am.

Got to the lot at 11:55pm and chugged out beers, got our parking tickets, finalized our outfits and headed to Opera House.

Walke down Queen and quickly remembered it by the front gates outside separating the smoking section so we hopped right in line and got searched (not as bad as last year, and no line at all either!). It was $30 since we got there at 12:05am but I'm not complaining!

It was really empty compared to last year at the same time so we went straight for the bottom level for some tunage. Jamie Kidd was playing and I gotta say right off the bat - the music was top shelf all night. Kidd was laying an opener of a set and definately impressed me, he's always consistent.

He left it off at a good tempo for Delano who came on and didn't stop there. Progressively throughout his set he was banging out some destroyers, had us moving our feet all over the open dancefloor (surprisingly it didn't fill up nearly like last year but more dancing space for us!). Towards the end of Delano's set, I gotta say his like 6-8 songs were fucking SLAMMING!! He was relentless by no means and Rohr was patiently standing by in his Pirate hat to get on the decks and continue banging out this techno party.

Gonna quickly interupt the music and comment on the venue. This year they changed around the layout of the booth - I believe it was 2cdj's on each side w/ a laptop on each side too. Was very neat, and the sound was absolutely GREAT, no complaints at all. They definately tweaked the little things out that bugged us last year to make better this uear.

Around 2:30am Rohr came on and the first 2 tracks were godamn good. He kinda left me hanging for a couple songs then picked up the notch and got my engine working again. By the time I knew it, 3:30am came and I was completely tired - Sarah and I decided to take an early exit but in no way did we leave unsatisfied!!!!!!!

Quick highlights:
-no lineup!
-Kidd played a great opener
-Delano took it up 2 fucking notches in 1 song, it was disgustingly good!!!
-music and layout was better than last year!

Good times for sure, would've loved to see more ppl attend this though!

Last edited by PurpleHaze on Nov-01-2008 at 14:52

I was Rohr'ified again last nite!!

Before opera house, I checked out the costume stuff on church st. that was quite the mayhem! Saw 2 guys that play on an HGTV show lol!

I tried to get to opera house early this time around (last yr I was the last one to get in at 1am ish).

Got in at 11:30, no line, quick search. that was nice.

An asian guy was playing when we got in and he was pretty good (Hali maybe?). I was really happy to see Platform fixing all the glitches from last yr (poor sound and too much lighting). The sound last night was top notch!! It was pretty loud during Jamie's set, then was brought down a bit, no need for plugs!

Jamie impressed once again. Dropper a much harder set than im used from him and loved it!Really brought up the pace for the headliners.

Delano's first half sort of lost me then out of nowhere started rippin us a new one and preparing for the onslaught from Rohr!

Rohr Rohr Rohr, he was the highlight of the night!!like last year's set, he really brought his A game and rocked the place.
Dietrich after was ok, he had lots of issues at one point..dont think it was his fault, but it was painful to hear. He recovered and ended with a pretty strong set!

Last nite was a good 9/10. Once again, Platform threw down a great party. Sucks the turnout was pretty small! I guess there were lots of other good parties last night....It gave us more space to rock it out!!

It was nice to see some faces I havent seen a long time. Some cool costumes too. Was nice meeting Veronica. You rock pretty hard I had ur gun all night w/o realizing it was urs lol!


Cant wait to see all the pics from last night!!

Fun night!

Could have been better, but I can't quite put my finger on the problem. Tunes were good, Rohr stole the show out of the 3; the others made me cringe sometimes. I liked the vibe of last year better, but tunes this year for sure. There were a lot of musical inconsistencies that made it difficult for my ears to follow... Wasn't feeling myself towards the end. I think it's the venue that I can't adjust to... but I made the most of it even though my hunger wasn't fulfilled. (Maybe it's because it's my 100023445th weekend out in a row.)

Made all ye scully wankers walk the plank...and the dino jams were happening everywhere.

Hmm... Grindhouse wasn't played?

Some of the costumes were WHOA!

Didn't bother checking out the afterparty unfortunately.

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WOW OMG FUCKING TECHNO JESUS CHRIST WHAT A NIGHT!!!!!!!!!! I needed this night of hard techon tunes SO BADLY... ...

I still am happy when I think of the music I heard... im practically speachless...


HARD TECHNO = HEAVEN. THE END.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze Techno-what?!?!?! ... Jamie Kidd was playing and I gotta say right off the bat - the music was top shelf all night. Kidd was laying an opener of a set and definately impressed me, he's always consistent. ... He left it off at a good tempo for Delano who came on and didn't stop there. Progressively throughout his set he was banging out some destroyers, had us moving our feet all over the open dancefloor Towards the end of Delano's set, I gotta say his like 6-8 songs were fucking SLAMMING!! He was relentless by no means and Rohr was patiently standing by in his Pirate hat to get on the decks and continue banging out this techno party. ... Around 2:30am Rohr came on and the first 2 tracks were godamn good. ... -Kidd played a great opener -Delano took it up 2 fucking notches in 1 song, it was disgustingly good!!! -music and layout was better than last year!

AGREED!! Delano fucking ROCKED... and I didnt think that Rohr was gonna be able to top that... but JESUS FUCKIGN CHRIST if he didnt!!! OMG!!!!
ROHR was like a fucking fucking techno pirate commander on the decks last night!! THe dude was fucking GIVING IT... the man was throwing out disgusting fucking tunes and LOVING HIS LIFE EVERY MINUTE OF IT... his energy during his live PA (coupled w/ his pirate hat!!!) was awe inspiring.......... im still shaking from the thoughts of the music I heard!!


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Sorry for some of the spelling, lol. Im on blackness's comp and his computer is finiky as hell... and his keyboard is MESSED UP... bastard spilled pop on it i think. some keys dont work at all unless you pound them 17 times! and this non-natural keyboard business is hampering my excited-typing........ blkjaldfjalkdsjflksdjf my minds running a milion miles as i try to relate and put into words on here the strong emtions and memories that are surging through my head as i recall last nights event.............. UGH....... HEAVEN. SImply put... techno fucking heaven!!!! I LOVE YOU TORONTO!!!!!

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Last edited by Jem_hadar on Nov-01-2008 at 18:51

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Originally posted by Jem_hadar AGREED!! Delano fucking ROCKED... and I didnt think that Rohr was gonna be able to top that... but JESUS FUCKIGN CHRIST if he didnt!!! OMG!!!! ROHR was like a fucking fucking techno pirate commander on the decks last night!! THe dude was fucking GIVING IT... the man was throwing out disgusting fucking tunes and LOVING HIS LIFE EVERY MINUTE OF IT... his energy during his life PA (coupled w/ his pirate hat!!!) was awe inspiring.......... im still shacking from the thoughts of the music I heard!!

Hahahaha amazing review.

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Originally posted by devnull I was Rohr'ified again last nite!! The sound last night was top notch!! It was pretty loud during Jamie's set, then was brought down a bit, no need for plugs! Jamie impressed once again. Really brought up the pace for the headliners. then out of nowhere started rippin us a new one and preparing for the onsalaught from Rohr! Rohr Rohr Rohr, he was the highlight of the night!!like last year's set, he really brought his A game and rocked the place. a Last nite was a good 9/10. Once again, Platform threw down a great party.

1. The TECHNO was perfect!

2. The volume was perfect! (I either left my ear plugs in my car or lost them again on the way down (FUCK if thats the case! :S)

3. Jamie, Delano and Rohr was esp INSANE!!!

4. This whole fucking night was EXACTLY what I wanted and needed and a PERFECT techno hallowe'en party! Really made up for the craptastic time I had at last year's event.




I feel bad for the probs Dietrich had... dont think it was his fault (but i have no idea). It was a total concern and an unfortunate buzzkill.

Furthermore, I think Rohr prolly should have went on last, not bc i didnt like his set time (in fact im glad he spun when he did and DIDNT go on last), but bc Dietrich, imo, just couldnt match what fucking rohr had done to us! His set felt wanting after Rohr's insane one!


Also, I LOVED the fact that it wasnt packed... as far as im concerned, it was the perfect amount of ppl. I had PLENT of room to fucking bust out the techno pounding dance moves... never once had an issue w/ space. This party was brilliant! There was enough ppl that the vibe never felt lacking to me and the personal space was amazing...... THANK YOU PLATFORM for an incredible, incredible, incredible night!! Ill remember this party for months to come... it'd been so bloody long since i danced and attneded a real techno party w/ hard techno beats (since WEMF w/ liberator and mark eg)... and i needed this beyond belief, esp after the unsatisfying time i had at carl cox at circa.

This party fucking blew that one out of hte bloody water (well, for me anyways.) cox didnt even come close, was on a whole different planet.

MAN, id go back RIGHT NOW if i could....... i NEED to dance to techno like that agin.

FUCK MINIMAL. LONG LIVE HARD TECHNO!

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Damn, I wish I had been there for this.

Looking forward to the next Platform event. When is it?

YOWZAAAAAA WHAT A NIGHT!!!
Jamie Kidd, wow, Alexi Delano, wow, Tony Rohr, WOW!!!!!
Amazing, HARD tehno night, just what the doctor ordered
The music was fantastic all night, except when Tony Rohr finished his set, the dude after really lost me...too many technical problems. Overall the vibe wasn't what it could have been and it wasn't that busy, but more room for us to rock it out!!!!
SUCCESSFULLY DESTROYED!!!

oh, and listening to Armin for a trance car afterparty FTW!!!!!

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Originally posted by devnull It was nice to see some faces I havent seen a long time. Some cool costumes too. Was nice meeting Veronica. You rock pretty hard I had ur gun all night w/o realizing it was urs lol!

LOL at one point when you guys were up front and I was standing further back, I kept seeing light glinting off something, turn out it was the gold part of the gun LOL you had wayyy to much fun with that thing And nice meeting you and london_ta too!!! Gooooood times!

Some shout outs to ppl who made this night for me.... LOVED the crew that was there!!! Totally made the night what it was too (above and beyond the fucking relentless destroying MIND FUCK techno that is dominating my every fucking thought STILL.... jesusus.... i feel like 26million techno bucks right now!! ANd i need to spend it RIGHT NOW at another such techno party! !!!)



MAAAAAAAAAARSS!!!!!!!!!!! HOLLA!!! Girl you know im SO GLAD you came habibi!!! Last night would not have been nearly as perfect w/o you babe!!! I love your techno dance like no one else's! SO CUTE (and INTENSE mars!!!!!!) <3 <3

You rock my techno world girl!


Stefan + SARAH LITTLE!!!! Love you guys!! A must have at EVERY techon party... why dont i see u guys and party/preparty with you more!! love you guys (wow, siad that twice now! lol)

Pat... alway good to see you bro. Some great convos! Man, SO glad you made it!!

CRIBBY... teh fucking TECHNO PIRATE... w/o you there, shit would have just been NOT right! you're da fucking techno man cribs! I was loving my life 2008 as hard as you have been in the past at other events (lol, too bad something was off for u... bc it was all ON and AMPED (like ON STEROIDS amped!) for me!! YE GODS!!!

Justin. HOLLA. Dude, your costume... instense... so jokes! Cant believe you wore that all night... it was amazing... lol

Tommy....... thanks bro! You appeared to be loving your life too man! Very good to see!! WIsh yall had stayed longer though. Hope that zone was atleast as good... bc shit went up more levels after you left!

VINCE!!! DUDE!!! I didnt even recognize you!! WOW.... brilliant costume... so glad you fucking came up to me, bc i had NO IDEA that was you the entire night!! trippy as fuck when i realized!! A fucking PLEASURE sharing the rohr-experience w/ you mate!! We rocked tha tshit front and center sytles!! A more perfect experience could not have been for me!!

Cribby's brilliant blonde friend (Nata??) - WOW you're hot girl! OK, just had to say that. lol

WHO ELSE AM I FORGETTING!!??

SERIOUSLY... I konw i am!!!



OCT 31 = nigth of bliss and heaven! <33333333333333

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Last edited by Jem_hadar on Nov-01-2008 at 19:05

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Originally posted by Cribby Could have been better, but I can't quite put my finger on the problem. Tunes were good, Rohr stole the show out of the 3; the others made me cringe sometimes. There were a lot of musical inconsistencies that made it difficult for my ears to follow... Wasn't feeling myself towards the end. I think it's the venue that I can't adjust to... but I made the most of it even though my hunger wasn't fulfilled. Didn't bother checking out the afterparty unfortunately.

Agree with all these points for sure! I had an alright time at the Opera House party but had a better time at the Basement! (Delano was spinning btw!)

The Opera House party was decent but there were a lot of problems:
- set times: 90 mins for Hali, 60 for jamie Kidd, 90 for Delano, 90 for Rohr, and 30 for Schoenmann?
- sound: was extremely loud at the beginning of the night, it was killing my ears, got turned down later on but was really inconsistent I felt, some times there was like no bass, other times it was fine. The 'acoustics' of that place just arent made for techno.
- Opera House: Aside from the sound, its too bright in there for me, plus I dont think the staff really like the EDM crowd it seemed. I really just wasnt feeling the vibe there for some reason.
- Small crowd. More and more people kept showing up as the night went on but I expected it to be waaaay more full than that.
- Rohr was my favorite set. A lot of people were saying they really liked Delano but maybe I was just in a bad mood during his set or something.

Bassment:
- Really nice place! like the zone, except done right! Totally chilled out friendly crowd, Acoustics/sound were soooooo good after having to deal with the Opera House sound
-Terrance Kissinger started out pretty chilled out but definitely picked it up pretty quickly! Then who do I see standing beside him but Alexi Delano! They seemed to be going track for track for a while, some great tunes were played! Jamie Kidd and Hali then came on, and I think Delano was still behind there with them throwing on the odd track.

Overall: Good night, didnt like the vibe in the Opera House that much but I still had a decent time. Was more impressed with the afterparty at the Basement, which I play on attending more regularly! It was really clean and nice in there! plus everyone was really chilled out, as opposed to the zone! But it still had that dark basement, low ceiling, feel!

Jamie...you are making me feel so bad for not being able to make it last night. I so need my Hard Techno Fix.

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Last edited by Moral Hazard on Apr-26-2011 at 07:48