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4th of July Bash 3.0 - Review + Pics!!! (pg. 7)
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| Cobalt |
Got there around 3:40, just as Markus was playing Satellite (Coldharbour Remix), and danced for a while. I took a walk to find a water fountain, because I didn't want to shell out money for overpriced water, and found one at Coco Walk.
I came back just as Motorcycle was starting (I didn't think they would be on that early). I also thought that it would be a bit more "live," rather than just Jes singing over a dub, even though it was a fine performance. Deep Breathe Love was a bit too chill for me, but Imagination sounded great. As The Rush Comes was beautiful as always, but the track has gotten really tired at this point. I didn't really like Jes' attempt at live vocal edits, either. :p
Acosta played a decent hard trance set, but I personally can't stand his personality at the booth. It always feels to me like he's waving his arms saying "look at me!" rather than caring about the set he's spinning.
I said hello to Arturo, since I didn't know what anyone else looked like, but I don't think he had a clue who I was. Probably happens a lot with him. :D
No ATB. "Sick." Unfortunate coincidence or premeditated effort to avoid his nemesis? The plot thickens! :p
I think just about everything about John Secada has been said already. I really have no respect for people who lip-sync, and I'm almost positive he did. I went and sat down under the trees for a little while until Paul started.
As many others have already said, Paul's set was simply amazing, and renewed my faith in his abilities. I'm very pleased with the harder sound he decided to take. Traffic devastated once again, but it was merely a prelude to 45 minutes of hard and techy trance that tore the crowd to pieces. I missed his Sensation set, but I really need to hear it so I can identify some of the track he played in Miami.
But there was still a theme of epic trance. I absolutely loved hearing Wir Sind Wir live; the track is well worthy of Paul's production skills, and carries an emotional, meaningful tone. Nothing But You as the last track was sort of cheap, but it worked and is still nice to hear live. Mindcircus (Original Mix) as the encore, however, was very classy and fitting.
Anyone want to start a tracklist? |
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| arturob |
^^ I DIED WHEN I SAW YOU ^^
wtf. that was a huge surprise. reminded me of PVD @ ULTRA !!! HEHEHE |
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| Polak |
| I wasnt that guy with a blue vinyl. I took mine to my car, and I went back. I was like 4feet from that guy, with the blue vinyl. |
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| Cobalt |
Oh, and as many others have said already, the dust was awful. I looked like I had gone through the trenches by the time I left. It was bad enough without half the place smoking up a storm, but so it goes. I felt way more tired than I usually do by the end of it, especially with Paul playing hard, and I think the dust was to blame. My chest still hurts a little. It would be nice if 93.1 could find a better venue next year, or maybe put down a tarp over the dance area.
And too bad it didn't rain. That would have helped with the heat in the late afternoon.
Overall, though, the event was great. When it's free, how can it not be? The fireworks at the end were better than I thought they would be, especially those nifty sparkling ones. |
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| FallingMoon |
| Yeah...who was the guy with the blue/black A State of Trance vinyl?? :conf: |
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| Cobalt |
| quote: | Originally posted by arturob
^^ I DIED WHEN I SAW YOU ^^
wtf. that was a huge surprise. reminded me of PVD @ ULTRA !!! HEHEHE |
:D Heheh. Good, so you did remember me. |
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| arturob |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cobalt
:D Heheh. Good, so you did remember me. |
of courzze! how can i forget hehehehe :P |
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| Jeskot7 |
| You should have let us known you were coming |
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| speedracer_mec |
i was there
i drove from texas
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| Cobalt |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jeskot7
You should have let us known you were coming |
Alright, I will next time. :) I'm just shy when I don't really know anyone in the area.
| quote: | Originally posted by speedracer_mec
i was there
i drove from texas
:cool: |
Holy sheezy! :eek: That's a long way! |
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| Jeskot7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cobalt
Alright, I will next time. :) I'm just shy when I don't really know anyone in the area.
Holy sheezy! :eek: That's a long way! |
Your a Sasha Whore correct? |
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| Cobalt |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jeskot7
Your a Sasha Whore correct? |
Depends on the context. Since late 2002, after the progressive boom, I really havn't liked Sasha's livesets that much. I love Airdrawndagger, but as intelligent and textured electronica, not as dance music.
In the late nineties, though, progressive trance just didn't get any better than Sasha. GU 009, GU 013, Xpander EP, Scorchio, and his 1999 livesets are virtually without peer.
Whether that makes me a Sasha whore or not is up to you. :) |
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