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| quote: | Originally posted by ucforange
Come down for this Tomas! I for one just booked my non-stop flight to EWR. Totally in for this. I understand there might be some hiccups with venue, but that's fine. It's cool in its own right to be at an inaugural edition of an event. And if the thing goes off without a hitch, with an incredible lineup, then it's even better.
As for the lineup, I just want to see Rodhad. His sound is absolutely perfect for the Awakenings/Time Warp style events. Also would like to see Nina Kraviz (in an opening/early slot -- she's perfect for this), Marcel Fengler, Silent Servant, and Luke Slater. I hope the lineup leans more towards the techno side of things rather than the tech-house sound, especially for the meat of the set-times. To be honest, the Time Warp NYC lineup seemed like it was "catering to the masses" with its many-varieties approach. When you think Awakenings and Time Warp, you think big-room, dark, brooding techno. That's what they should stick with, for the most part, if you ask me. |
I might, just depends on lineup and venue really. As for the lineup, it will probably be dumbed down for US audiences. Felt like Time Warp was that way this year, Ricardo was ok. Got annoyed when he started slowing and stopping over and over while waving vinyl around, guess he was trying to do his own Armin pose.
My general thought on Ricardo is that they used him to push ticket sales since the guy hadn't done a show in the US in years. I really do think that it will be a drumcode heavy lineup, Adam and Ida come to mind. The production also needs to be on par with their European counterparts. Time Warp was nice but the cave was just military netting with some lights.  Stage 2 on the otherhand had, wait for it, FUCKING LASERS! Minimal stage design but it really worked a hell of a lot better than the main stage. If Awakenings doesn't do lasers, fireworks, big time production it won't be worth it. I'd rather just go back to Amsterdam this year. My total flight and stay was under $900 not including food and partying but man was that vacation cheap as fuck.
| quote: | Originally posted by EarnYourKeep
its true drumcode is big on awakenings, i saw cc, drumcode, enter for my awakenings
i hope its 3 days |
Sadly, it's only one. That Sunday before Presidents day is the only confirmed date. Which doesn't bode well for production as good production won't be wasted on a one day event (in my experience at least). Seeing as its one day it better be a hell of a long party talking 6PM-6AM. No pussyfooting, but meh its an Americanized version.
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