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| Element Seattle |
Element Fridays presents an evening with...
SATOSHI TOMIIE - EXCLUSIVE 4 HOUR SET - Saw Recordings | Japan
Satoshi's music career began at an early age when his parents encouraged him to study the piano. He trained for an admirable ten years, developing a distinct passion for Jazz. Soon after the sound of Hip Hop provoked him to not only form his own band but also to start his foray into DJ'ing and production. Then came house as Satoshi became fascinated by the early Chicago mix-tapes he was hearing.
A Japanese cosmetic company asked Satoshi to produce a track for their forthcoming promo parties where the legendary DJ Frankie Knuckles was performing. Knuckles saw the potential in Satoshi's music and asked if he was interested in collaborating. The final result of their partnership was "Tears", a defining moment in vocal house and a song now commonly regarded as an all time classic. Satoshi soon took the leap and moved to New York. Since his seminal hit "Tears" with Knuckles back in 1989, he has gone on to become a major part of the acclaimed Def Mix crew. Tomiie has remixed and worked with the likes of Photek, Kosheen, Simply Red, David Bowie, U2, Mariah Carey, and Misia (Japan's #1 R&B artist), just to name a few.
In 2000 Satoshi wrote and produced his debut album for Sony entitled "Full Lick" featuring performances by Kelli Ali, former front woman for the Sneaker Pimps, Diane Charlemagne, Robert Owens and others. The album has been met with critical acclaim by his fans and the press with each single enjoying top ten dance chart success. "Up in Flames", garnered a number one dance hit in the UK and included mixes from John Digweed. In the US, "Up in Flames" and "Darkness" established Satoshi's presence in the alternative music scene as well as the dance music scene. The Global Underground compilation mixed by John Digweed also featured "Love in Traffic" the most recognizable single from "Full Lick" in addition to three other "Satoshi" productions/ remixes.
In 2001, Satoshi Tomiie launched his own label "SAW.RECORDINGS". The word SAW comes from "SAW is one of the names of the sound wave (Sine, Square, Triangle and so on). These are used by various kinds of electronic music producers regardless of the style; most of them use and tweak these waveforms to compose music. Regardless of the style, SAW.RECORDINGS would like to introduce quality music to the music scene. We also would like to be a tool for DJ's (as SAW)." states Tomiie.
It was Satoshi's desire to create a platform from which he would be able to showcase ideas and creativity that are more experimental. SAWﾕs first single release "Paranoize" by Bipath caused major excitement from DJ's worldwide. Follow up singles, Madam "Penetration" and Tomiieﾕs own "Virus" gave SAW world recognition.
2002 has brought forth singles and EPﾕs from the likes of Akadoma, Jerry Bonham and Tigerhook, with a debut production from the remix team Gabriel & Dresden entitled "Lament" at the end of the year Tomiieﾕs Saw label is forging ahead. 2003 brings Echomen "Perpetual" the first vocally driven record for the Label. Tomiie's ongoing philosophy to push the envelope and expose new talents has assisted in the launch of such new producer / dj"s as Trendroids and Lexicon Avenue. If SAW.RECORDINGS is an example of the direction that Satoshi is heading in, he is acknowledging the changes in the dance music scene, thus shifting what House music is. House music never stops evolving and expanding its borders and Satoshi Tomiie is in the forefront of this movement.
Satoshi is the first American based DJ to be asked to record a NuBreed album (#6) for International label Global Underground. Nubreed is known for only working with the leading cutting edge DJ's. With a world tour under way, Tomiie launched the North American leg with a Spundae party in San Francisco and continued traveling throughout the USA, Europe, of South America, Asia, and Australia. His Nubreed album is the fastest and highest selling Nubreed album to date.
Receiving the highest honor as a DJ, in December Satoshi Tomiie was voted by the public into the #30 spot of the Worldﾕs Top 100 DJ List. Satoshi is also finding International recognition now as a Label owner besides his proven talents as a DJ, Producer / Artist and Musician. 2003 Satoshi has again launched his world tour on the west coast of the United States and will be touring well into the fall.
He released Satoshi Tomiie presents Ice entitled "Scandal in New York" and has just completed a DJ Mix compilation titled UNDULATION 1. A collaboration with Label Manager and DJ Hector Romero that is releasing with a tour in October.
also featuring...
EVA - EVA - Element | USC | Natural Progression | www.dj-eva.com | Seattle, WA
and spinning all the hotest Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance Classics in the HEAVEN ULTRA LOUNGE...
AUSTIN PAYNE - Element | Seattle, WA
Set Times:
9:00-11:00 - EVA
11:00-3:00cl - SATOSHI TOMIIE
Friday | May 6th | 2005
Element Seattle
332 5th Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
9pm-3am | $10 before 11p - $15 Therafter | $12 Pre-Sales Available At All TicketsWest Locations, Platinum Records (SEA & PDX) and @ www.ticketswest.com | 21+ w/ ID | 206.441.7579
(If you have a new paper ID, make sure to also bring your expired ID as well)
www.elementseattle.com |
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| idoru |
As much as I appreciate a club coming and promoting their stuff here and not just on NWTekno, as much as I appreciate you guys trying to bring in the big names, and as much as I really don't like flaming people on a message board...
Element. All of these artists (especially Hybrid :eek: ) at 21+. :whip: |
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| MindShifter |
| quote: | Originally posted by idoru
As much as I appreciate a club coming and promoting their stuff here and not just on NWTekno, as much as I appreciate you guys trying to bring in the big names, and as much as I really don't like flaming people on a message board...
Element. All of these artists (especially Hybrid :eek: ) at 21+. :whip: |
Wait til your 21+ pal, trust me you'll enjoy those nights more than the 18+ crowds. Everyone's been there, the time goes by faster than you'll believe....
To the original poster perhaps a single thread w/ all the artists/dates? I'll leave that up to photo tho... |
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| OurManFlint |
:whip: = Element
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| Photo_bot_2k1 |
Please don't spam the forums.
Might I suggest a SEA events thread? |
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| DJFreaq |
1.nwtekno better suited posting area
2. the element |
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| OurManFlint |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nou
21+ is damaging to the Seattle scene, and I will do everything in my power to try it again and put Element to shame... |
Exactly. It is damaging. They have the right idea of bringing talent rarly seen in Seattle, but it is not going to the right crowd. They have cut off the crowd that would go hear this music because they are actually in to it, and have instead catered to a crowd that don't give a about the music.
My philosphical appraoch to this is that Element is not about throwing these shows for the "musical loving crowd." I quote this because it is important to keep this quoted idea in mind. When we think about the "musical loving crowd," we think of the people that are actually in to the music. They are the trainspotters, or the people that are fanatical about their albums, or dj's themselves who were inspired by the artist. I , myself, am part of this so called group of people in more than one way. Now, if Element plan was to throw their events targeted at this crowd, then logically their would be absolutly no restrictions on this crowd not be able to see their artist of choice. Element has those restrictions, therefore, Element does not throw their shows for the musical based crowd. If they did, there would be no restrictions.
Instead, there are restrictions. Dress code, 21+, etc. Being as posh and VIP as it is trying to be, instead of getting the musical based crowd, they get a fake-tanned, big-musceled, "who gives a about techno music" crowd of people. Because of this, I have not been able to go see the artist that I have looked up to for inspiration, who I have drowned myselves in their productions and live sets.
I have been to Element before, or the club that occupies it. It is well within their power to make this venue an 18+ venue. They have a downstairs and an upstairs, and an extra side room on the side. They could easily make the upstairs and the side room available for drinking purposes, and the leave the main room for the music. But I guess they like catering to the above said crowd.
Like I said, their interests do not apply to the "music loving crowd." |
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| MindShifter |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nou
I can honestly say, no that will not happen.
Seattle has almost always run all ages or 18+ events and its something to be proud off, as you could have an artist tour all of the west coast and it would be 21+ but they get to seattle and its all ages or 18+.
When was the last time you saw Marco V, Ferry, PvD, Nu-NRG, Way out West, Donald Glaude, or any of those names at an all ages event, all within in a year ( most of them at one event!). Even for that matter, having most of those names, plus tiesto, The Chemical Brothers, Astral Projection, Fat Boy Slim, Hernan Cattaneo, and a ton more at an 18+ event.
21+ is damaging to the Seattle scene, and I will do everything in my power to try it again and put Element to shame... |
Never been to Sea so I don't know, I was only stating that in my experience here in denver, I prefer 21+ nights to the 18+ thats all. |
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| Element Seattle |
| quote: | Originally posted by OurManFlint
Exactly. It is damaging. They have the right idea of bringing talent rarly seen in Seattle, but it is not going to the right crowd. They have cut off the crowd that would go hear this music because they are actually in to it, and have instead catered to a crowd that don't give a about the music.
My philosphical appraoch to this is that Element is not about throwing these shows for the "musical loving crowd." I quote this because it is important to keep this quoted idea in mind. When we think about the "musical loving crowd," we think of the people that are actually in to the music. They are the trainspotters, or the people that are fanatical about their albums, or dj's themselves who were inspired by the artist. I , myself, am part of this so called group of people in more than one way. Now, if Element plan was to throw their events targeted at this crowd, then logically their would be absolutly no restrictions on this crowd not be able to see their artist of choice. Element has those restrictions, therefore, Element does not throw their shows for the musical based crowd. If they did, there would be no restrictions.
Instead, there are restrictions. Dress code, 21+, etc. Being as posh and VIP as it is trying to be, instead of getting the musical based crowd, they get a fake-tanned, big-musceled, "who gives a about techno music" crowd of people. Because of this, I have not been able to go see the artist that I have looked up to for inspiration, who I have drowned myselves in their productions and live sets.
I have been to Element before, or the club that occupies it. It is well within their power to make this venue an 18+ venue. They have a downstairs and an upstairs, and an extra side room on the side. They could easily make the upstairs and the side room available for drinking purposes, and the leave the main room for the music. But I guess they like catering to the above said crowd.
Like I said, their interests do not apply to the "music loving crowd." |
i'm quoting everything here because i want to address every issue you mentioned.
alright, first of all, the 21+ issue. Element is a nightclub that serves liquor, and only has one night a week (sundays) where it's 18+. You have to realize that this is a business and the bottom line is staying in business. Sadly, people under 21 can't purchase or consume liquor in WA. Money is made off liquor sales. Business is business. ASIDE FROM THAT, the city of seattle does not tolerate all ages events like they did five years ago. What's "damaging" the scene is the people in it, not taking any accountability for the damage they cause on their scene & electronic music culture in general. I don't know if you've noticed, but it's no coincidence that one all-ages venue after another is being shut down. People also grow up and move into the club scene, if you're under 21 you'll understand soon enough. You can only see so many 14 year olds messed up on drugs & being molested against a wall until you decide you just don't want to be around that anymore. AS WELL... a lot of big name artists do not want to play all-ages events anymore. It is specifically stated in their contracts as well that items such as glow sticks, white gloves, etc ("rave parafanalia") are not allowed inside the venue (thus Element's policy).
If we were not trying to cater to the "music loving crowd", we wouldn't be bringing artists like Sasha or Hybrid or John Digweed and giving up and coming local dj's a chance to shine at a premier event (ie Scott Keith, Sean Majors, Dean Lowden, etc). We'd be bringing George Acosta every other weekend like some clubs in Seattle. The "big muscle/fake tan" crowd your addressing comes Saturday. There are plenty of people who come "for the music" on Fridays. I personally find it amazing to see how much people chastise others based on their appearance. Maybe that guy who enjoy's being fit, wearing designer clothes & going tanning cause Seattle doesn't get much sun is the biggest fan of Steve Porter and paid $30 just to see him and not Sasha. I've met those people. The ones that everyone says are just there "to look good"... they forgot to include "and listen to amazing artists". So what if someone likes to look nice? I don't understand why people hate on that. Speaking of, the dress code is much more lax on Fridays as we want you to be able to dance. We were all ravers just like those of you who are under 21. We understand your frustrations but please try and understand that there are reasons as to why things are the way they are, most of them completely out of our control. There are really two options, keeping these events 21+ and allowing the "music loving crowd" an opportunity to see artists that they will most likely not see anywhere else on a consistent basis (not to mention in such an intimate setting), or have no club at all to go to. There's a big picture for everything, in the music industry, the picture is bigger than most people understand.
In regards to "spanning the forum", I apologize. I saw plenty of club events listed, and figured I could post all of our upcoming shows. I can keep it in one posting however.
I hope this helps people understand better. If you care to contact me directly, shoot me an email at [email protected]
Steve Salisbury |
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I don't see why you make the Sunday night 21+ as well, sorry to sound racist or something but thats a much more drinking orientated crowd if you look at it music wise.
...but you obviously have the ability to run an 18+ night on Sundays, so I don't see any difficulty regulation wise for Fridays to be an 18 night.
I can see how this might be a problem though, I'm betting that your Sunday night is a fake DJ who has a couple CD decks and just cross fades between the latest top 40 rap singles, that doesn't cost much compared to bringing in big DJ acts, so I can see an issue there. |
It's actually run by KISS 106.1, a station who's target demographic is women between the ages of 16-25... that's why it's 18+. Also, there is a built in 18+ audience on Sundays due to the venue's history of being Polyesthers and such. You also answered yourself DJ wise ;)
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On the other hand Seattle has had promoters for years bring in pretty big names at 18+ events, look at what USC did, they rarely had 21+ shows, and even on their club nights they brought in acts like Tiesto and PvD, all of those 18+, and if they some how managed to bring in Tiesto, who is probably the most over payed DJ right now, then it shows that 18+ can work. |
USC runs Fridays at Element. We have been contracted to do so. When we did Heaven at Noiselab, which was 18+, we lost a large chunk of people over 21 who didn't want to be around minors. We lost a large chunk of 18+ who didn't want to be around "drunk old people". It's always a catch 22. The reason we bring these artists to Element now is to help build something that Seattle has never seen. Bring it from being a second tier city to a first tier city. When we can do 18+ and it makes sense and it works, we do. Element is a nightclub and that is why it is 21+.
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On the note of a dress code, you know when you have no dress code or door policy those same good looking people can get in if they want to really see the artist. If they don't feel that being around "inferior" people is worth their trouble to see a good artist then I don't think they have much love for the music. Its VIP atmospheres that really bug me, this I'm better than you attitude. So the fat chick who loves the DJ you have that week isn't allowed in because she is fat or maybe doesn't have any designer clothes? |
The dress code is to create a proper image for hte club. It is an up-scale club. That's what we want it to be. Not the Catwalk or Studio 7. We don't judge by appearances, simply a decent fashion sense as to what's appropriate for hte evening. We don't ask much either.
Realize that Element is the best thing to happen to Seattle in a really really long time. Just because you can't go do to age restrictions set by your government doesn't mean you should talk negatively about what we're trying to do, which is something no one has ever been willing to risk. Element Fridays is a dream come true for many of us involved, and many who attend.
Steve |
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| OurManFlint |
| quote: | Originally posted by Element Seattle
alright, first of all, the 21+ issue. Element is a nightclub that serves liquor, and only has one night a week (sundays) where it's 18+. You have to realize that this is a business and the bottom line is staying in business. Sadly, people under 21 can't purchase or consume liquor in WA. Money is made off liquor sales. Business is business. ASIDE FROM THAT, the city of seattle does not tolerate all ages events like they did five years ago. What's "damaging" the scene is the people in it, not taking any accountability for the damage they cause on their scene & electronic music culture in general. I don't know if you've noticed, but it's no coincidence that one all-ages venue after another is being shut down. People also grow up and move into the club scene, if you're under 21 you'll understand soon enough. You can only see so many 14 year olds messed up on drugs & being molested against a wall until you decide you just don't want to be around that anymore. AS WELL... a lot of big name artists do not want to play all-ages events anymore. It is specifically stated in their contracts as well that items such as glow sticks, white gloves, etc ("rave parafanalia") are not allowed inside the venue (thus Element's policy).
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Understandable. I don't go out anymore because of this image that ravers put out that reflects EDM in general. They put out a bad image and burn out quickly and leave nothing behind. I think it has to do with how these events are marketed. I'm glad you guys are actually bringing some of these acts out, and even though I can't see them, I hope it stays this way. But one issue that wasn't adressed was the upstairs and downstairs. Why can't the upstairs be 21+ and the downstairs be 18+. Just a suggestion. |
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| Clovis86 |
You realise that if we were in Europe this wouldn't even be an issue...
As long as our stupid ass government keeps enforcing rules that belong in the stone age...the under 21 crowd is ed. |
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