Electric Daisy Carnival Preview: Venue Possibility

If you guys haven't already read my previous posts about the shocking news of EDC now being in Las Vegas, not only have you been completely sleeping on the SF Tremor, but then you just have not been in the loop about all things EDC at all.  However, fear not, because the link is here.  Now that you've read that...let's get down to business shall we.

Where in the hell could they host an event of this gargantuan magnitude in Las Vegas? There is no amphitheater or convention center big enough at any of the famous casinos that could possibly host this.  Let's just forget about the strip completely...because it won't happen, and can't.  So now that we move outside, the possibilities grow.

My prediction?  Well all I gotta say about that is one key word...Vegoose.  Vegoose you say?  Yes Vegoose: the attempted yet failed music festival from the producers of Bonnaroo Outside Lands Festival in SF.  It had a lot of promise and even had Daft Punk perform there for the last run that took place in 2007, but for whatever reason it failed.  Ticket sales winded down and eventually Outside Lands took the importance.  The venue they used provide much opportunity:

Sam Boyd Stadium!

Home of the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels and probably the best chance we have to an organized event.  For a few reasons:
1. Capacity: sure the stadium itself doesn't hold nearly as much with 36,800 max capacity vs. LA Memorial Coliseum's 93,607, but we know the power that parking lots have; and it appears that it has plenty of it. It will be a slightly smaller scale, but I'm sure Insomniac could make it work.
2. Distance: 9 miles is relatively close to the strip where most EDC goers will most likely stay.  Considering that in the past many EDC goers stayed in hotels all over the LA county region, 9 miles is not too big of a distance to travel.  You can even hit a round of blackjack on the way back!
3. Residency: Depending and organization that Insomniac provides at the venue and the overall experience of the new EDC, we could have a new candidate for a permanent resident of the festival.  I'm sure that they will still lobby to once again take of the LA Memorial Coliseum, but after 1 year was lost, the 2nd year will be even more of a battle since the politicians will know the show goes on anyway.  Unless they pull some serious strings, I don't see EDC happening in LA anymore.  I hope I'm wrong.  But in the event that I'm not...the city of Las Vegas is all about business and bringing tourism.  They won't turn away a big money maker like EDC if it wants to come back and nobody dies. 

Of course this is all speculation, but I think it is the wisest and most sound choice.  Now, let's see what Insomniac Events has to say!

~Mark

#ThrowbackThursday: Crookers "Day 'n' Nite Remix"

I haven't done a throwback Thursday in a while.  So why not throw it down to a little number I heard on the radio today.  Everyone remembers this song.  Everyone has heard this song to death.  But however, hearing it after not hearing it at all for a year or so makes it kinda refreshing to hear it again.  Why did I not include Kid Cudi in the title of this posting?  Well...because Kid Cudi had nothing to do with its greatness.  Crookers made this song with the remix.  Great jam to get some hype to.  It was everyone's groove at some point...don't lie!  You jammed to it too!  Let's jam to it again!  2008!



~M

#NowPlaying: Benny Benassi "Electroman" ft. T-Pain

I can't speak much on this one.  Just listen:



Ok i kid...I can speak on this one.  Before I even listened to it, I thought to myself: "Really Benny....REALLY?? T-Pain??"  What is Benny trying to do here?  What is he trying to prove?  Is he really trying to sell out this hard?  He doesn't need to.  He's already legend status by this point, and I don't think this move necessarily helps his career (even the song with the Black Eyed Peas & Kelis) for an album that still doesn't have a release date.  But the track aside...the vocals from T-Pain are pretty painful.  Electroman?  Electrogirl?  Still in the typical T-Pain autotune style.  The beat is the only thing that saves this song.  In true Benny Benassi fashion, it's an electro banger.  The beat is still pretty minimal without much flash, but you can appreciate it.  I'm sure Benny was expecting a lot of backlash for this song, so I appreciate his courage.  However, I can't rock with him on this one.  Get rid of T-Pain and get back on track.  It absolutely PAINS me to see Benny going the bland/unnecessary sellout route of David Guetta.  Please don't turn into David Guetta.  You are Benny Benassi...start acting like it.

~Mark

P.S. This may help to recover your ears a bit, but the Congorock Remix isn't so bad.  However...the vocals still butcher the song.

A State Of Trance 2011 Tracklist! Big ASOT compilation!

It's a new year full of new possibilities, and this means that its a new time for Armin van Buuren to drop gold on us like he usually does with a new A State Of Trance double disc compilation of his own handpicked tunes that he believes will make a great impact this year.  These are also tracks that he loves and has secured to be on this playlist, so I'd trust the man.  If you haven't picked up any of the previous years of this bit ASOT compilation, I would suggest running to your closest record store and picking up the actual CD's!  It's a great experience to just lay down and stare up at the sky listening to some great trance anthems.  Viva Trance!  Viva ASOT!  But more importantly...Viva AvB!  The double CD will be released to the public via Armada Records on March 18th.  Here is the tracklist below:

http://www.astateoftrance.com/news/a-state-of-trance-2011-tracklist/

Disc 1
1. Triple A – Winter Stayed (Armin van Buuren’s On the Beach Intro Mix)
2. The Blizzard & Omnia – My Inner Island
3. Mike Shiver vs Matias Lehtola – Slacker
4. Dreas vs Alex Robert – Mormugao (Alex Robert 2011 Mix)
5. Anhken – Always Look Back
6. Nuera – Green Cape Sunset
7. Rex Mundi – Sandstone
8. Robert Nickson & Thomas Datt – Godless (Protoculture Remix)
9. Bobina – Lamento Sentimental
10. Mark Otten – Libertine
11. Max Graham feat. Neev Kennedy – So Caught Up
12. Ashley Wallbridge – Moonlight Sonata
13. Beat Service feat. Cathy Burton – When Tomorrow Never Comes
14. Arty & Mat Zo – Rebound

Disc 2
1. Ron Hagen & Al Exander – Now Is The Time (Armin van Buuren’s Intro Edit)
2. Super8 & Tab feat. Julie Thompson – My Enemy (Rank 1 Remix)
3. Shogun – Skyfire
4. John O’Callaghan & Timmy & Tommy – Talk To Me (Ørjan Nilsen Trance Mix)
5. Armin van Buuren presents Gaia – Status Excessu D (ASOT 500 Theme)
6. Mark Eteson – Blackboard (Jon O’Bir Remix)
7. Daniel Kandi & Phillip Alpha – If It Ain’t Broke
8. Andrew Rayel – Aether
9. Ørjan Nilsen – Between The Rays
10. Armin van Buuren feat. Winter Kills – Take A Moment (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)
11. Lost World – Stargazer
12. Aly & Fila feat. Jwaydan – We Control The Sunlight
13. Juventa – Dionysia
14. Bjorn Akesson – Painting Pyramids
15. Laura Jansen – Use Somebody (Armin van Buuren Rework)

~Mark

Thoughts on EDC's move from Kaskade

The man with the masterplan Kaskade had some comments about the movement of EDC today.  Here's what he posted on twitter....

I can see where he's coming from.  He's been a big part of Electric Daisy Carnival from the beginning; and this truly is the end of an era.  He's more or less been THE staple of the festival and I'm sure will continue to be.  Can't help but agree with him that politicians have been breathing some serious fire down the throats of EDM lovers as of late.  Gotta move with the times though buddy.

~Mark

Electric Daisy Carnival has officially moved to LAS VEGAS!

EDC in SIN CITY!!!

This is earth shattering news and honestly, I'm still not really so sure how I feel about it.  The initial reaction is nothing but unbridled euphoria because Las Vegas is Sin City.  Everytime I go back to the magical city of Vegas I get reminded why it makes some people lose their minds.  However, Los Angeles has always been the home of the legendary EDC since its creation.  Kinda sad to change tradition since it's such a wonderful experience, but as time goes on, so must the show.  And now...this show might just get that much crazier.  A weekend of the best electronic music around the world and being the place that it's in...we are guaranteed to have our worlds rocked people.  Let's get ready to PARTY!

So now it begs the question....where could the venue possibly be?  No major casinos in this fair city have the capacity to host an event so monumental as Electric Daisy Carnival.  University of Nevada Las Vegas?  I doubt the university would want an event like this on their campus.  Our vote is out to the DESERT!  Let's do it burning man style and make it out in the middle of sand so we aren't disturbed and the mayhem can go on as long as it needs to.  Either that or a convention center that's big enough to hold enough as the LA memorial coliseum could.  Very excited about this though.  It will be another year for the books!

~M

Survived Las Vegas and The Prodigy...

 I don't know how...but it was great:



(notice the dead crowd.  Linkin Park fan boys :/)

It's an OMEN!!

..just thought I'd FYI to yall. The SF Tremor lives on. And please believe we represented big in the CITY OF SIN! It was an epic set by the boys from the UK even though it was obvious the crowd was there for Linkin Park. Who cares? Moshed hard against those hipsters. Big props to The Prodigy and the MGM Grand for their lackluster security so I could get down below. Now...speaking of Las Vegas...