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Paul van Dyk - Virgin Megastore Review (08-14-07)
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| neon |
I know tonight's event wasn't a DJ gig, rather instead it was more like a "Meet & Greet, Autograph" type-session, but as a loyal PvD fan, I just HAD to go, regardless of a dj set or no set. I have respected PvD as an amazing composer and an amazing disc jockey, capable of knowing how to bring progression into his sets to keep the flow and the crowd going, which in return creates a fun night for everyone who appreciates his work.
Tonight, I felt like a little kid going to see Santa Claus. Eager to see, eager to meet. Passed by at 6PM to pick up the "In Between" cd (same costed only $10) Cashier gave me a wrist-band, reminded me to come back around 8 for the signing. I left, and to my surprise didn't see anyone "waiting" outside or inside the Virgin Cafe. [I was expecting to see a "Roxy" like line but I guess I was wrong.]
Came back to Virgin at 7:15 to find a "9:30PM Roxy" like-looking line stretching from the Cafe to the main entrance, wherein Staff directed us to move from standing on 14 St. facing east, to Broadway facing north. Met a guy from Austria who's staying in NY for two week and chit-chatted all the way to PvD's signing.
Long story short, everything moved pretty quick. Sign, take pics, hi/bye/shake hand; next person. Sign, take pics, hi/bye/shake hand; next person. Almost everyone was given a 30 second spotlight with PvD to sign whatever or say whatever, only to get a nod or a smile from PvD.. whatever recognition you received from PvD I guess made everyone's day.
I'd have to say, seeing PvD's reaction to the crowd from past gigs, he's no AvB (smiling, pointing, interacting, et cetera). Maybe the occasional slapping of the hands along with the beats, a smile, a blind, cold stare into the crowd, and I'd have to say, my impression of him from past gigs, definitely remained true today as the crowd was more interactive with him.
Nevertheless, I appreciated every moment spent tonight at Virgin, even if I only had 30 seconds with PvD taking pics, shaking his hand, and getting an autograph. Having respected PvD for so long, having always been buried within the sea of partygoers for the past years at his gigs, and tonight finally spending that 30 seconds with PvD somehow made everything all worth it .. .
^^ this is where he gave me a thumbs up even though it wasn't my turn; wish the shot came out better!!
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| DOOMBOT |
Papi - "I gotta siddown!"
Jerry - "Papi Noooooooooo!"
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| zachias31 |
Damn straight he wasn't no AvB, or Ferry, or any of the other DJ's i've said hello to and who've been lovely and gracious. Don't get me wrong, I love PvD, never miss a show, buy everything he puts out. I'm a total sucker. But tonight was an assembly line. He didn't seem to give a , was just hearing the cash register ring with every CD he signed.
Ask Jay, he's all embittered... |
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| chimera66 |
| :wtf: is up with that polo? Does PvD have a tennis date or a late dinner at the golf club after the signing? |
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| AY STAR |
honestly if the cd did not come out today and i was not gonna buy it
the line to see him was not worth it
the after party was the better party
he he |
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| zachias31 |
| quote: | Originally posted by AY STAR
the after party was the better party
he he |
Oh man, i heard about that Two Drawer Cabinet party. |
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| vanditradio |
| ahhhh how did i miss out on this... i'm living under a rock - had no idea he was going to be in the area today. :wtf: |
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| neon |
| quote: | Originally posted by zachias31
... He didn't seem to give a , was just hearing the cash register ring with every CD he signed... |
here's a great video I got of him that will prove your statement (sad to say)
- look at the bady language he exudes
(flailing of arms, constant look-around, "pushes" what he signed away so an individual will follow it" |
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| djquick83 |
| quote: | Originally posted by neon
here's a great video I got of him that will prove your statement (sad to say)
- look at the bady language he exudes
(flailing of arms, constant look-around, "pushes" what he signed away so an individual will follow it" |
BWHAHAHHHAHHAHAAHAHHAHHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
:eyespop: :crazy: :toothless :p :stongue: |
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| euphoria |
| Not that I am against DJ whore's in any way but whoever went to this poor excuse of an appearance is a total DJ whore :clown: |
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| zachias31 |
| quote: | Originally posted by euphoria
Not that I am against DJ whore's in any way but whoever went to this poor excuse of an appearance is a total DJ whore :clown: |
Guilty as charged Z. Imma get t-shirts made. ;) |
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| euphoria |
| quote: | Originally posted by zachias31
Guilty as charged Z. Imma get t-shirts made. ;) |
hahaha :D I'll admit I am a DJ whore too but not for PVD :p ....Ferry and Armin yea definetly ;) |
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