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Tiesto comming to Canada (pg. 4)
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| bubbleravegirl |
| quote: | Originally posted by magik_ss
After Armin last night at the Guv, I am there for Tiesto for sure!!! |
heyy i didnt say that for certain...as for as we know...he doesnt liek the guverment...he last spun there in 2000...but i def feel ya...i would def go for Tiesto if he decided to spin there again... |
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| Ortemy |
I don't agree that Tiesto likes Mtl more than TO. Every time I've seen him in TO he always throws his headphones in the crowd, last time he even wrote "Tiesto hearts T.O." on them. I've read somewhere that he does that only in some special places that he likes the most.
But his set in Mtl during Formula 1 weekend was mindblowing. I was not in the Docks last year when he played here, but I dl'ed the set from the Goldclub series website, and it was just as good as the set he played in Aria. |
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| starsearcher |
| ^^^^ Good point...He does throw his headphones out a lot here...:) |
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| Yoshiesque |
| quote: | Originally posted by jasmyn
i've seen tiesto a couple times here in toronto, once in montreal with armin at aria, and once at gatecrasher in the uk, and i must say that his sets in montreal and gatecrasher were way better than any of the ones in toronto. its a big disappointment for me to know that toronto just doesn't do it for him. |
toronto doesn't do it for him??
i might have agreed after seeing his set at kool haus last december.... but it was something like his 5th gig in so many nights, so he must have been burnt out or something...
either way, he completely and totally redeemed himself this summer at the docks! anybody who was there that night is sure to agree.. i don't think i've ever experienced a night where the DJ and the crowd were feeding off eachothers energy to the extent i saw that night. he seemed to be constantly smiling, laughing, dancing, cheering and interacting with the crowd... and yes, when he signed and tossed his headphones into the crowd, he did write "TIESTO LOVES TO" on them ;)
lets just hope when he comes here in june, it's at the start of his tour or at least not after 4-5 consecutive gigs the nights before.. |
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| Pettiscool |
| awwww i wish more dj's threw there headphones wicked idea and im sure they dont pay for em anyways. |
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| DigiNut |
| quote: | Originally posted by Yoshiesque
either way, he completely and totally redeemed himself this summer at the docks! anybody who was there that night is sure to agree.. i don't think i've ever experienced a night where the DJ and the crowd were feeding off eachothers energy to the extent i saw that night. he seemed to be constantly smiling, laughing, dancing, cheering and interacting with the crowd... and yes, when he signed and tossed his headphones into the crowd, he did write "TIESTO LOVES TO" on them ;) |
Right, it's easy to say for ANY good party that the DJ and the crowd were "feeding off each other's energy" and "interacting". Well I call bull. The Docks party was an awesome party because of the crowd that was there and the way they had the venue set up. Nice atmosphere, space to dance, and very friendly people all having a great time.
Tiesto's set was recorded and I downloaded and listened to it a few weeks later. It was nothing special. Some of our local TOTA DJs have spun WAY better sets at System. The set had no flow, the style was inconsistent, and the mixing was sloppy.
Awesome party? Yes, but it was awesome because of the excitement that the name "Tiesto" seems to stir up within the club and the community. It seems to have nothing whatsoever to do with his actual performance, it's just a NAME. Tiesto could take a dump on the decks and people would be screaming and cheering.
You can't just associate a good party with the talent of the DJ. There are many many things that make a party great. I partied at the Koolhaus once where Dekoze seemed to be stirring up more of a vibe than the headliners, but at the end of the night, of course it's the headliners that got the credit. Frankly, this "name worshipping" makes me sick, I'm about as anxious to see Tiesto as I am to see Tony Monaco.
I'm sorry if you guys think I'm jumping on the bashing bandwagon, but I would never have opened my mouth in the first place if I wasn't seeing this blind celebrity worship. |
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| LiANG |
My cousin sent me these pics from a Tiesto party this weekend..seems like there is a big party scene in Malaysia. :crazy:
 
 
 
 
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| TANYA |
YES ! YES! YES!
he's coming again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| starsearcher |
^^ WOW excellent pics...looks like a HELLUVA party!!!
| quote: | YES ! YES! YES!
he's coming again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Yes Tanya...yes he is! :happy2: |
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| dEsidEL |
| quote: | Originally posted by bubbleravegirl
btw whats the DOCKS thats mentioned frequently on these boards...sowwies im from eNyCe and i only know System SoundBAR and the Guverment...is the DOCKS a great venue ...or is it OUTSIDE even?? and how is VIVA who have they gotten in teh past...soem ppl say that is better than Guverment...hmmz how big would u say VIVA is as compared to kool haus or the main room at Guverment? Im curious. |
| quote: | Originally posted by dEsidEL
DESIDEL'S VENUE REVIEW OF 2003
my vote also went to Koolhaus..
like Durafei said, it received the highest average scores from me in all areas with regards to the below. Here was the breakdown:
PRICE
1. System Soundbar
2. Guvernment
3. Element
4. Comfort Zone
5. Koolhaus
6. The Docks
7. Viva
8. Sound Emporium
SECURITY & STAFF
1. System Soundbar
2. Koolhaus
3. Element
4. Guvernment
5. Viva
6. Comfort Zone
7. The Docks
8. Sound Emporium
VIBE
1. Koolhaus
2. System Soundbar
3. Element
4. Guvernment
5. The Docks
6. Comfort Zone
7. Viva
8. Sound Emporium
CROWD
1. System Soundbar
2. Element
3. Koolhaus
4. Guvernment
5. The Docks
6. Viva
7. Comfort Zone
8. Sound Emporium
DANCING SPACE (how crammed)
1. Koolhaus
2. Viva
3. System Soundbar
4. The Docks
5. Sound Emporium
6. Comfort Zone
7. Guvernment
8. Element
DECOR
1. Koolhaus
2. Guvernment
3. The Docks
4. Viva
5. Element
6. System Soundbar
7. Sound Emporium
8. Comfort Zone
LIGHTING
1. Viva
2. Koolhaus
3. Guvernment
4. The Docks
5. Sound Emporium
6. System Soundbar
7. Element
8. Comfort Zone
SOUND
1. Viva
2. Koolhaus
3. Guvernment
4. The Docks
5. Sound Emporium
6. System Soundbar
7. Comfort Zone
8. Element
LOCATION (to everyone/ease of transportation)
1. System Soundbar
2. Sound Emporium
3. Comfort Zone
4. Element
5. Guvernment/Koolhaus
6. Guvernment/Koolhaus
7. The Docks
8. Viva
OVERALL & INTANGIBLES (not necessarily an average)
1. Koolhaus
2. System Soundbar
3. Viva
4. Element
5. The Docks
6. Guvernment
7. Comfort Zone
8. Sound Emporium
RATIONALE
1. Koolhaus
In my opinion, the most balanced venue among all in the list. No other club venue is better suited for a large event than the Koolhaus when it comes to hosting a party with a big headliner. Gone are the days of raves in large convention centers like the BLC, so the Koolhaus is no doubt the next best thing to a massive. What it loses in intimacy it gains in sound, lighting and other technicalities that are all above par. Dancing space, probably one of my most sharpest criticisms, has it coming out on a high. Crowd is very mixed and again balanced. The venue has provided very fond memories in 2003 and definately has me looking to return.
2. System Soundbar
Probably one of the homiest (not in the slang sense) clubs in TO with one of the best crowds out on a Friday night. System Soundbar's strengths come in the form of its clientel where vibe is on a high, and sketchiness at a minimum. People and staff are very friendly which definately adds to the overall experience of the night. Its weaknesses are limited to its relative size and layout, as well as its sub-par sound and lighting with respect to other venues on the list. However given the ease of guestlist access and price of entry, Systems definately provides a worthwhile nite out despite its shortcomings.
3. Viva
The award for the club making the most noise in the trance scene of 2003 has to go to Viva, due in large to Temporal Rhythm's efforts there. No other club in Toronto has the sound and lighting technical capabilities to rival the Guvernment Complex save Viva. Vertex Sound & Lighting has constructed a beautiful array of sensory effects that are hands down "built" for trance. The club has also been blessed with the fortune of having Mark Oliver throw down some of the best trance rarely heard of on a Friday night. What it provides in technicalities, it loses on the vibe and crowd aspect as many non-asians seem to feel alienated by the homogenous crowd. Location is also an inhibiting factor for many. Special event nights however, differ greatly and provide an excellent mix of people and vibe which definately puts Viva high up on the list.
4. Element
Again, a very nice club with a very homey feel to it. Element might be better perceived as a lounge rather than a club given its relative size. The venue spots a very chic look and lighting is very subtle providing quite the social atmosphere. Staff and crowd is very friendly and probably has the lowest sketchiness factor among all venues on the list. It's hard to rank Element against the other clubs since I see it more in the category of a Cream/Nasa/Lab type venue. However, it has still made significant strides in 2003 and is definately the place to go if you're looking for a chill night with good music and good people.
5. The Docks
A long time venue for raves and other corporate events ala. Goldclub, The Docks still proves to be one of the better suited venues in TO for large scale events. Its resident A/V system isn't spectacular but with the right adjustments can still make for quite the experience. The club is not much as a regular weekend night out (unless you're into Top 40), but can definately put on a show given a big headliner with the right promoter in place. Locationwise is not a strengh given its isolated position (much like Viva), but in the portlands can make public transit quite the trek. The friendliess of security has often been in question but its largely relative to who is being contracted by the promoter. Besides, you shouldn't have too much trouble unless you're doing something like flipping the bird.
6. Guvernment (Main Room)
Once known as RPM and home of the infamous Spin Saturdays with Mark Oliver, The Guvernment main room is probably still the most popular club venue in Toronto. The decor and ambience provide a very unique feel and definately makes one experience the sense of a "superclub". Its reknowned reputation has allowed it the distinct privledge of hosting many famed nights by international promoters and corporate sponsors. Its two primary strengths lie in the price of cover and its technical merits, Phazon quality sound and superb lighting. Where it loses points with me is in the area of crowdedness which I absolutely loathe (you gotta be able to dance!). All in all still a strong contender and no sign of letting up in 2004 to upstarts.
7. Comfort Zone
Another club on the list that seems to meet extremes is Comfort Zone. Famous for more than just its ability to attact some of Toronto's finest local talent, the club is famed for many other aspects that make it less than a desireable place to visit. It has often been associated with like venues such as Space, D2, and Area51 in the past. Drugs, shadyness, and the underground nature of the electronic dance scene is a reality and overshadow its stronger merits for still being a fun place to party on an early Sunday morning. Nevertheless it still shows that it can put out by establishing one of the most visited clubs in the late afterhour scene.
8. Sound Emporium
The newly renovated Turbo Nightclub, now known as Sound Emporium has been making strong efforts to reposition itself within the electronic dance music scene in 2003. The club is actually split into 2 sections, the upper floor known as SE, and lower area as Klinik. The upper floor is what provides for most of the clubbing experience as it has been home to many special events thrown by a wide array of promoters. Sound and lighting is actually quite impressive as it definately shows strengths in being able to host trance DJ's as well as other similar genres. Its weakeneses seem to come in form of its crowd and vibe which are often attributed for a having very Viva-esque atmosphere. Nonetheless, its regular clientel still strongly support its resident nights and trance in general providing greater promise for Sound Emporium in 2004.
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http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...15&pagenumber=2
the info is kinda dated tho and my opinions have changed since then but .. hey wot the hell!!
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| dEsidEL |
hey some of his tour dates for June in various US cities have already been announced..
any word on Canada yet .. ?
Saturday, June 5th - Avalon, LA
Friday, June 11th - Avalon, Boston
Saturday, June 12th - Limelight/Avalon, NYC
Thursday, June 17th - Liquid, Dallas
Friday, June 18th - Space, Miami
Sunday, June 20th - House of Blues, Orlando (unconfirmed)
Friday, June 25th - Bleu, Cleveland
Sunday, June 27th - TBA, Detroit
i guess this means he won't be at MTL F1 this year .. and making me wondering if he's even coming on a weekend in TO too..
(btw. based on this schedule i'd guess him coming here sometime between the 12th in NYC and the 27th in Detroit..)
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| Ashley |
| I dunno this may be a CRAZY idea, but does anyone else think that it is possible to have PVD and Tiesto spin on the same night at Guv?? PVD is booked at the Guv on the 24th, but Tiesto isn't booked anywhere that night.... I might just be getting my hopes up, but it is a good hope to have up...WAY UP!!! |
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