WAY TO GO TIESTO!

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

Way to go Tiesto! Im so excited that hes going to be playing in the opening ceremony or the Olympics! This is a great day for DJs and Producers all over the world. One can only imagine what will be the product of this event. Will techno become more popular? Will people open their eyes to the greatness that is Electronic? Or will they turn their back on this music and think nothing of this historical event? Only time will tell...

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Mon Aug 09, 2004 11:24 pm

It might be good for trance if Sasha, Sander Kleinenberg, or Dave Seaman had been picked. With Tiesto picked, it's not really that good.

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

He was voted the #1 DJ in the world by DJ Magazine. But still, hes the 1st. This is a groundbreaking event.

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Tue Aug 10, 2004 12:27 am

Hmm...one magazine says he's the best based on a bunch of 15-year old's votes. That doesn't really mean a whole lot to me.

I'd rather have a respectable, long-time standing member of the genre play, instead of an up-and-coming pop artist.

Did you listen to Just Be? I really don't want people thinking I listen to that music just because I listen to DJ-mixed music.

Even BT or Oakenfold would be better than him.

Nick P · **Posted:** Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:17 am

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

So what are you saying Oakenfold is crap? I think hes awesome. But I would have prefered Ron van den Beuken or ATB. What I meant b4 was that hes the first to play at the Olympics. But I really think having Sasha up there would be a bad idea. I definately dont think Sasha is crap but I wouldnt have him play in front of some 4 billion people because there are very many people that dont listen to electronica. If I were to introduce that music to them, I would use a genre that is similar to their tastes. Them I would go more hardcore (not the genre Hardcore). Since Tiesto does a lot of pop like stuff he should be up there because pop is very popular.

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:57 am

Nick P · **Posted:** Tue Aug 10, 2004 6:51 am

Mathew · **Posted:** Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:37 am

Im sticking with Stridr13 on this one!! Im not a big fan of Tiesto anymore but he was one of the first DJs I listened to... and like Stridr13 said, he's got those popular routes which will make the music appeal to a wider audience, and for the Olympics, you're going to need that.

It is a great achievement, even an honor so fair play to Tiesto! Smile

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

Does anyone think Tiesto is selling out? Many people on InternetDJ seem to think so. I most definately dont think he is selling out. Just like Matthew, I think it is an honor to play at an event such as the Olympics where some 4 billion people will watch.

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:52 pm

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:57 pm

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

What Im saying is it should be gradually introduced. Start off with something that the non-electronica listeners can relate to then go more into the Electronica genre. Kind of like a drug. Give a small dosage, they will form an addiction and eventually, they will form a tolerance and they will need more.

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

RayvinAzn, just in case you were wondering, the thing about Tiesto selling out, he isnt, wasnt directed to you only. My apologies if it seemed that way.

Andy P · **Posted:** Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:44 am

What the hell

Tiesto has sold out, that's nothing new, he also can't mix worth a damn anymore. I know, I saw him in 2001 and 2002, great in 01 and complete shite in 2002. Since then, he has forgotten how to pick tracks and he rather just add more coin to his coffers, producing lame crap on the masses. ATB is garbage as well, as well as a thief, his beach song from his 2002 album called Remember was a complete rip off of Scorchio. They always pick the popstars for the Olympics. I find it funny that you lot worship AvB, PvD and Tiesto, when all of them have seen better days and rather play the same old crap on the masses while ditching innovation for more record sales, they are killing trance music. It's sad because I used to like hearing all 3, now I can't stand them anymore. They have sold out and rather just sell the same formulaic crap to the masses, no innovation anymore, it's sad. That's just my opinion tho.

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Wed Aug 11, 2004 3:11 am

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

Overexposure. Good point.

Darion · **Posted:** Wed Aug 11, 2004 6:50 am

I don't think one Tiesto performance will change anyone's mind about trance music, it's not going to sweep the masses who hear him perform and make them fans, because I've learned that trance fans (at least in my experience) become fans gradually, like a long, uphill climb. I don't know one non-fan who has listened to one or two performances and been hooked. Especially not by Tiesto, and I DO have a lot of respect for the man's catalog. Actually I think BT would be a better choice for the olympics because even his less pop-sounding work seems to appeal better to non-listeners, but still, no one's mind is going to be dramatically changed.

DjBiz · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:43 am

Royster@work · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2004 8:24 am

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2004 8:47 am

DjBiz · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2004 7:52 pm

And Oakenfold releasing a top 40 song didnt?...

Seen them both in concert several times...

Saw them both at Ultra

Tiesto hands done plays better to the crowds...

People were really into his sets...only Van Dyk got a bigger reception in Miami...

RayvinAzn · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2004 9:52 pm

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

God Damn. I am sick and tired of this bullshit debating you all are doing. All this is now is one person saying "oh i think it will be good" and the other saying the exact opposite. I made a simple little post and you all to debate the shit out of it. Everybody has there own feelings. Respect them. All I wanted to know was what people think about Tiesto performing at the Olympics, not what Tiesto did in their past. This isnt about what he HAS done but rather but he WILL do. Live in The Now! Tiesto HAS done a lot for the genre. HE BROUGHT IT TO THE OLYMPICS FOR BILLIONS TO SEE AND HEAR! This is a first. A FIRST. It has never been done before. Those who have no clue what trance is or even the whole Electronica genre is will get to experiance something new and different and broaden their musical horizons.

MixzaMixer · **Posted:** Thu Aug 12, 2004 11:31 pm

sweet>.< now i really gotta see those oylmpics

Nick P · **Posted:** Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:38 am

Stream · **Posted:** Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:56 am

Tiesto playing trancemusic for so many viewers/listeners will without doubt be a great worldwide boost for the trance-community in general.

The organizers could have picked up some hiphop and rap-artists instead you know...

Mathew · **Posted:** Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:37 pm

I dont think hes playin anything that would do the scene good because its all his pop-trance shite off his latest album. Best song has been 'Lethal Industry'. Turned it off now, not captivating me anymore ...

Anonymous · Guest Member #: -1

motapower · **Posted:** Sat Aug 14, 2004 12:56 am