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| dogmatic |
The lord of trance oakey has confirmed speculation that he's giving up DJing, telling journalists this week 'Yes it's true, I'm playing my last gig on New Year's Eve 2005 and I plan to run for mayor"
The movement 98 legend also issued a press release outlining his new political career, which he said had been directly inspired by his new neighbour & good friend Tony Blair.
"Over the years of playing trance, I have been fortunate in developing a political opinion. Many of my friends vote and the passion and enthusiasm I have for this has made me take the decision to bow out at the top and run for mayor of central London next year," said paul.
"It's very exciting in getting closer to the realisation of another dream of being a nobleman as now is the right time to turn and face the change, and I do so with a combination of fear and excitement as this project takes shape," he admitted.
His new role will include tackling key issues such as poor sound installations in clubs and the role bouncers play in society, paul continued, "My vision is an army of armed doorman with special training that would stop the haters'.
"It won't be easy but nor was playing before U2 and not being able to mix" he added.
Paul described the decision to retire as 'one of the most difficult decisions of my life' though stressed he remains upbeat about his experiences and the legacy his mullet has left behind.
"The passion and the energy I projected in developing the UK house scene in its infancy was contagious, it spread like wildfire and regardless of what the cynics may have said, it truly was a rebellious force that made a positive statement for change in British youth culture; especially, during the golden years of 88/89 in the second summer of love," he concluded. "Remixing has made me the man i am , some other fool does all the hard work i strip the record of any decent sounds get Grace or some other fledging diva to warble some inane sixth form dross over a two bob backing track and invoice them ."
After inventing acid house culture whilst on holiday with his chums, he then ditched house & came up with the revolutionary concept of Movement 98 which was based upon only playing records of you guessed it....98 bpm! That lasted for two singles before paul necked a window pane & gave the world neon tye dye & insipid trance.He is founder member of the religious sect Safe Haven In Trance whom are based in a Waco type fortress on the east side of Connaught Sq. Paul will be releasing a manifesto, followed by a compilation featuring two discs of his own productions and a third 'eclectic Balearic' compilation featuring some of the original balearic cuts he's butchered over the years.
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| DjConfessions |
| don't care for the mayor thing, but is he really retiring? |
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| PvDOBseSSioN |
| quote: | Originally posted by DjConfessions
don't care for the mayor thing, but is he really retiring? |
yes he is, he's been talking about it for a couple years now, he said that he doesn't DJ as much to spend time with friends and family, if anybody recalls, he did a couple shows with a band back in 2002 and it didnt work out so he went back to trance but he is also producing a rock album, a couple tracks are made already but not released
but who cares he's burnt out anyway, 99 was his year and he will always be a god for that, i guess its time for him to gracefully bow down and move on :( :( |
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| [Chriz] |
| quote: | Originally posted by PvDOBseSSioN
but who cares he's burnt out anyway, 99 was his year and he will always be a god for that, i guess its time for him to gracefully bow down and move on :( :( |
yes i agree...time to retire before it gets any worse... |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| quote: | Originally posted by [Chriz]
yes i agree...time to retire before it gets any worse... |
+1
well ok now THAT i agree wid..and seriously it was GETTING that way...but at least he *redeemed* himself with that Orange set and Creamfields :D good luck Mr. Oakenfold. |
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| DOOMBOT |
| The guy pretty much showed me what really good trance is. Can't wait to finally get a chance to see him in a few weeks. :) |
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| Omega_Blue |
| hopefully this will encourage him to really make an effort for his last few shows this year. the mayor thing is a joke though right |
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| Psiweaver |
| oakey will be a trance god always after 99 but i sincerly hope that his last few sets are amazing. |
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| Zenchowdah |
| i would like to be at that NYE set, anyone know where he's gonna be? |
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| flavdave |
| I don't think Oakenfold can top the time he won the Nobel Prize and a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award. |
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| djmetatron |
| quote: | Originally posted by DOOMBOT
The guy pretty much showed me what really good trance is. Can't wait to finally get a chance to see him in a few weeks. :) |
it's really too bad you didn't see him in his prime, because you WILL be dissapointed. sry.
I've seen him 4 times. One time in 2000 and it was fukkin brilliant! It was back when he still did wherehouses! If you haven't been to a wherehouse you don't know anything about EDM.
Next time was in a big club. Nice club, 2002 i think. He had a good set but ended it really early (like at 1am lol). Did the pitch down thing and the lights came on. Everyone was buzzkilled. After that I saw him when he was releasing Bunkka, 2003, ing worst show. Mostly because he actually played "Starry Eyed Supprise". lol Then saw him recently at a large club, mostly cause my friend wanted to go and Sandra was on the ticket. He just doesn't care anymore, sry to bum ya out but chances are if you care much about flow or djs not trainwrecking then you will be dissapointed. :(
On the other hand I did recently get a hold of Oakeys Orange Hours set and it's fukkin brilliant! It was like havin the old Oakey back for one more set! But, unfortunately, live he is most likely going to PPK you to death. |
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