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Questions for Paul Van Dyk (pg. 10)
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| flavdave |
| quote: | Originally posted by opurtunity
"# Music during the chase scene is "Another Way (Radio Edit Version)" written by Paul Matthias and performed by Paul Van Dyk." (taking from scooby doo web)
Could be showing my ignorance as to who Paul Matthias is but i wonder if this has anything to do with what sandstorm was saying?? |
Matthias Paul = Paul van Dyk |
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| something_2_tel |
| quote: | | when will you start touring in places like Iran,Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia on regular basis??? |
+1, include India to that list....
Q2: After the huge success of "Out There and Back" and the (some would say) disappointment with "Reflections" what can we expect from the next album? .. i.e. ... Are you going to make sure that the album is better than what we have had before? |
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| Sand Leaper |
| quote: | Originally posted by something_2_tel
+1, include India to that list....
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He's been to Mumbai several times according to his gig list. |
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| sandstorm03 |
| quote: | Originally posted by something_2_tel
+1, include India to that list....
Q2: After the huge success of "Out There and Back" and the (some would say) disappointment with "Reflections" what can we expect from the next album? .. i.e. ... Are you going to make sure that the album is better than what we have had before? |
lol, what would happen if u heard reflections sold more then otab? |
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| Solkanar512 |
| quote: | Originally posted by sandstorm03
the word is that they are working on legal stuff, and getting all the information for that stuff together...
but i dont see this happenening, and if it does i doubt it would last more then a month. |
Just out of curiosity, if it's worked for DJs of all sizes large and small, why would it be different for PVD? What do you mean by, "It wouldn't last more than a month?" Are you saying that the store wouldn't survive more than a month? Because if that's the case, they should just licence the files over to any of the three companies I mentioned earlier, since they seem to be handling the business just fine.
Sorry, I'm not trying to be argumentitive, but it doesn't make sense to me right now. After all, if Vandit sold digital files, it would open up all of those tracks to the nonvinyl crowd, and it's done wonders for many other labels.
Most likely my misunderstanding has more to do with last night's "Bartending Club Meeting" than anything you actually posted. ;) |
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| sandstorm03 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Solkanar512
Just out of curiosity, if it's worked for DJs of all sizes large and small, why would it be different for PVD? What do you mean by, "It wouldn't last more than a month?" Are you saying that the store wouldn't survive more than a month? Because if that's the case, they should just licence the files over to any of the three companies I mentioned earlier, since they seem to be handling the business just fine.
Sorry, I'm not trying to be argumentitive, but it doesn't make sense to me right now. After all, if Vandit sold digital files, it would open up all of those tracks to the nonvinyl crowd, and it's done wonders for many other labels.
Most likely my misunderstanding has more to do with last night's "Bartending Club Meeting" than anything you actually posted. ;) |
because paul/vandit are running their own mp3 site. unlike anjuna i think the idea is to sell mp3's that are on other labels, not only their own stuff. So they would need licencing for that, if for say they wanted to release something on blackhole. And its not like they are going to make it as big as beatport or such, that focus on selling mp3s. Or another example something such as mainx, that paul has sampled, but is not on the label.
Im not saying that it couldn't last more then a month(if it ever happends in the fist place). I just dont think its a direction that they really want to make their focus. i could see them uploading tracks for maby 2-3 weeks, then just never do it.
Now when u talk about Vandit opening tracks to the non vinly cround, i dont think paul really gives a about it? As he doesn't even open up all his stuff to vinyl in the first place. And I think it is good to keep certain things exclusive to him, or exclusive to vinyl. It seems as though him & vandit are doing fine financially atm. Ive never seen paul strait up complaining about the market.
Sasha has realized this also, and now has mooved everything to a pc. Who knows what he really plays atm. Exclusive material is the key to survival, in a world, where most djs can spin almost every track. |
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| Solkanar512 |
| quote: | Originally posted by sandstorm03
because paul/vandit are running their own mp3 site. unlike anjuna i think the idea is to sell mp3's that are on other labels, not only their own stuff. So they would need licencing for that, if for say they wanted to release something on blackhole. And its not like they are going to make it as big as beatport or such, that focus on selling mp3s. Or another example something such as mainx, that paul has sampled, but is not on the label.
Im not saying that it couldn't last more then a month(if it ever happends in the fist place). I just dont think its a direction that they really want to make their focus. i could see them uploading tracks for maby 2-3 weeks, then just never do it.
Now when u talk about Vandit opening tracks to the non vinly cround, i dont think paul really gives a about it? As he doesn't even open up all his stuff to vinyl in the first place. And I think it is good to keep certain things exclusive to him, or exclusive to vinyl. It seems as though him & vandit are doing fine financially atm. Ive never seen paul strait up complaining about the market.
Sasha has realized this also, and now has mooved everything to a pc. Who knows what he really plays atm. Exclusive material is the key to survival, in a world, where most djs can spin almost every track. |
Hmm, I can see wanting to gather up the other labels and open with a huge library rather than with just Vandit. After all, that's how Amazon.com got started, as the big deal was that they had 1,000,000 different titles for sale. However, it's not going to kill them to only release their own label to start.
See, the argument about "exclusiveness" breaks down the instant anything is released on any media, period. If I can get it on vinyl, then I can rip it to my computer, and burn a cd. I understand that there is stuff that he never releases, stuff that's mostly his work. Personally, I'm fine with that. Afterall, it's his personal touches to various tracks, and he wants to keep them his. Ok, cool.
We might have to agree to disagree here, but keeping things excluse to vinyl is a horrible idea in my book. What is to be gained by limiting the audience of Paul van Dyk, and anyone who signs on his label? For the vast majority of casual listeners, we don't have turn tables, and we don't collect recordings of live sets. The only *legal* thing left are cd or digital releases. I hate the stealing of music from small labels like this, but going vinyl only doesn't give much of a choice.
Any true fan of Vandit will want to listen to their music, and support their artists. Digital releases make it easy on the label, (no physical disk to manufacture, no needed to predict future sales, low overhead, and a history of success) and make it easy on the fan. Even if they can't or don't want to deal with it themselves, there are plenty of stores who would be willing to do it for Vandit.
I know that Vandit isn't having any money troubles right now, but why give up free money like this? Why not give your fans greater exposure to the music you're willing to release out into the open? |
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| sandstorm03 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Solkanar512
Hmm, I can see wanting to gather up the other labels and open with a huge library rather than with just Vandit. After all, that's how Amazon.com got started, as the big deal was that they had 1,000,000 different titles for sale. However, it's not going to kill them to only release their own label to start.
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as paul does not sign everytrack sent to him, i doubt vradiostation is going to have hundreds of tracks on it.
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See, the argument about "exclusiveness" breaks down the instant anything is released on any media, period. If I can get it on vinyl, then I can rip it to my computer, and burn a cd. I understand that there is stuff that he never releases, stuff that's mostly his work. Personally, I'm fine with that. Afterall, it's his personal touches to various tracks, and he wants to keep them his. Ok, cool.
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they arn't on vinyl...the only edits of his that are on vinyl are holding onto nothing, no more ing rock n roll, and energize. Even the best mixes of nby & crush are not on vinyl. Even some of his best track are not on vinyl.
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We might have to agree to disagree here, but keeping things excluse to vinyl is a horrible idea in my book. What is to be gained by limiting the audience of Paul van Dyk, and anyone who signs on his label? For the vast majority of casual listeners, we don't have turn tables, and we don't collect recordings of live sets. The only *legal* thing left are cd or digital releases. I hate the stealing of music from small labels like this, but going vinyl only doesn't give much of a choice.
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how is it bad? just listen to the tracks in sets or mixed cds, what is the advantage of having full length tracks if they arn't going to be used for djing? At least i get bored of them, as most people i know skip 2 minutes in the beginning, then switch tracks 2 mins before they end anyway.
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Any true fan of Vandit will want to listen to their music, and support their artists. Digital releases make it easy on the label, (no physical disk to manufacture, no needed to predict future sales, low overhead, and a history of success) and make it easy on the fan. Even if they can't or don't want to deal with it themselves, there are plenty of stores who would be willing to do it for Vandit.
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lol i dont think we are going to see vandit releases on beatport.
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I know that Vandit isn't having any money troubles right now, but why give up free money like this? Why not give your fans greater exposure to the music you're willing to release out into the open? |
this goes back to the why does paul take so long to release stuff? Why doesnt paul release every track he has a chance to?
he could easally sign a billion tracks that he gets sent every day, but he chooses not to. While othe labels do so. And most of thoes releases are crap. Releasing more stuff simply causes inflation, and lowers the quality. TRANCE is dead, blah blah blah. (basic economics) The more there is, the less its worth, the more it seems like crap.
And i really can't say what effect universal records has on Vandit. Ive heard many different things... |
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| Blue Balls |
| Matthias Paul your real name ? Is that jewish ? |
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| Solkanar512 |
| quote: | Originally posted by sandstorm03
as paul does not sign everytrack sent to him, i doubt vradiostation is going to have hundreds of tracks on it.
they arn't on vinyl...the only edits of his that are on vinyl are holding onto nothing, no more ing rock n roll, and energize. Even the best mixes of nby & crush are not on vinyl. Even some of his best track are not on vinyl.
how is it bad? just listen to the tracks in sets or mixed cds, what is the advantage of having full length tracks if they arn't going to be used for djing? At least i get bored of them, as most people i know skip 2 minutes in the beginning, then switch tracks 2 mins before they end anyway.
lol i dont think we are going to see vandit releases on beatport.
this goes back to the why does paul take so long to release stuff? Why doesnt paul release every track he has a chance to?
he could easally sign a billion tracks that he gets sent every day, but he chooses not to. While othe labels do so. And most of thoes releases are crap. Releasing more stuff simply causes inflation, and lowers the quality. TRANCE is dead, blah blah blah. (basic economics) The more there is, the less its worth, the more it seems like crap.
And i really can't say what effect universal records has on Vandit. Ive heard many different things... |
Ah, ok, there is a slight misunderstanding here. The only releases I was talking about where those vinyl that we already see on Vandit. Simply digital copies of the vinyls out there. I'm not talking about the special edits or the still that remains unsigned by the label. If he's holding back on his best mixes, eh, I have mixed feelings about that, but it's his stuff, so he can do whatever.
That being said, it does matter if we don't get a complete edit. First of all, it does prevent the cd DJs from using their tracks. To be perfectly honest, that's my biggest pet peeve with Vandit. I've yet to see a scenario where they would lose money/audience on such a plan. If I'm missing something here, please let me know.
I guess the thing for me is that I don't care that he takes forever to release something, or that every track he plays isn't released. All I care about is the fact that of the tracks he does release, there are very few available for non-vinyl DJs. I think in this day and age, it's silly to be media-centric.
Again, I'm not advocating an increse in the number of releases, but simply an increase in the number of formats. Besides, the files already exist. Where do you think those vinyls came from? :p
And lets get right down to it: why are they saying no to the money us CD using DJs want to give them?
In any case, I've found this discussion enlightening, and I appreciate the fact it's been so civil. So rare these days... |
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| sandstorm03 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Solkanar512
Ah, ok, there is a slight misunderstanding here. The only releases I was talking about where those vinyl that we already see on Vandit. Simply digital copies of the vinyls out there. I'm not talking about the special edits or the still that remains unsigned by the label. If he's holding back on his best mixes, eh, I have mixed feelings about that, but it's his stuff, so he can do whatever.
That being said, it does matter if we don't get a complete edit. First of all, it does prevent the cd DJs from using their tracks. To be perfectly honest, that's my biggest pet peeve with Vandit. I've yet to see a scenario where they would lose money/audience on such a plan. If I'm missing something here, please let me know.
I guess the thing for me is that I don't care that he takes forever to release something, or that every track he plays isn't released. All I care about is the fact that of the tracks he does release, there are very few available for non-vinyl DJs. I think in this day and age, it's silly to be media-centric.
Again, I'm not advocating an increse in the number of releases, but simply an increase in the number of formats. Besides, the files already exist. Where do you think those vinyls came from? :p
And lets get right down to it: why are they saying no to the money us CD using DJs want to give them?
In any case, I've found this discussion enlightening, and I appreciate the fact it's been so civil. So rare these days... |
vandit the sessions 1 & 2, were unmixed vandit tracks...its wierd that the sessions 3 is mixed, almost like he said screw the people without vinyl... Most of the stuff is on other labels anyway, so i think paul also recognises that. I mean i think all the vandit releases are somewhere else... Some of the ones that come to mind that arn't are
josh gab - alive
water planet - introspection
nu nrg - connective (but the cd is basically unmixed)
but i cant really think of others at the moment...
so where it comes down to only a few are not available on cd/mp3 in the first place. Look on discogs if u want to see the releases, you would probably be suprised...
and btw paul is only part owner of vandit, i dont know who the others are...
any one know? |
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| DJ Laz |
What was his most enjoyable live set? Or his favorite liveset tracklist?
thanks |
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