latina Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 Just some info. I wanted to share with you guys...Paul Oakenfold's 'World'By Matt KalkhoffWASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the U.S., music enthusiasts are finally embracingdance music as more than just a club staple. Lagging behind is the recordingindustry, which when considering dance music's success throughout Europe,still has a long way to go. But this, too, is changing.One artist who's witnessed this change firsthand is British DJ PaulOakenfold. A true champion and pioneer of house/trance music, Oakenfold hastoured the globe numerous times, manning the turntables in clubs and atstadium-held festivals.In the early '90s, Oakenfold spent 18 months opening for U2 during the rockact's international Zoo TV tour. He ended the decade with two North American50-date DJ tours (1998 and 1999) and a listing in the "1999 Guinness Book OfWorld Records" as the world's most successful club DJ.Throughout, he's held down DJ residencies at several influential U.K. clubs,including Ministry of Sound, Cream, and most recently, Home.Now signed to London-Sire for a three-album deal, Oakenfold is preparing forthe Sept. 12 release of his beat-mixed, two-disc compilation, "PerfectoPresents Another World."The set follows in the steps of several Paul Oakenfold-mixed dancecompilations, including such titles as "Fluoro," "Global Underground 002:New York," and "Tranceport"; the latter was released by Kinetic Records in1998 and has sold 125,000 units, according to SoundScan.According to Oakenfold, "Perfecto Presents Another World" is the result ofnearly a year of planning and recording. It intertwines movie soundtrackclips, original dialogue, and exclusive remixes."It's a musical journey that hopefully takes people places that they'venever been and makes them feel things they've never felt before," explainsOakenfold.The end result is a unique, beat-savvy soundscape. The experimental layeringof a wide array of electronic sounds and wavering beats, combinedeffortlessly with sporadic vocals and mood-altering tempo changes, creates acomprehensive exploration of house, trance, techno, and other musicalstyles.Tone Depth's "Majestic," Timo Maas' "Ubik," Salt Tank's "Eugina," RalphFridge's "Paradise," and Highland's "No Way Out" are some of the set'shighlights."It's not just tracks mixed together," explains Oakenfold. "I really wantedto do something that represents me, not just as a mix album, but somethingmore original with a little more depth."Which makes perfect sense, considering Oakenfold's diverse discography,which encompasses producer (Happy Mondays), remixer (Rolling Stones, MassiveAttack, Olive, Snoop Doggy Dogg), and label owner (Perfecto Records).Prior to the set's release and in support of it, Oakenfold will embark on anextensive North American summer tour, giving him the postcard-perfect forumto promote his innovative vision of a global dance community, which is equalparts entertainment and education."The live show is so great," says Guy Leger, director of marketing atLondon-Sire. "His live performances are so uplifting and energetic. He alsohas a built-in fan base, so we're really going to do a lot of promotingaround [his tour] dates. Every party he plays, we'll turn into an event."Oakenfold is scheduled to DJ July 13 in New York; July 15 in Montreal; July16 in Calgary, Canada; July 17 in Vancouver; July 19 in Las Vegas; July 21in Denver; July 22 in San Francisco; and Aug. 19 in Hampton, N.Y., withadditional dates being confirmed for the fall and winter.London-Sire will also conduct a heavy online campaign to promote Oakenfoldand "Perfecto Presents Another World," incorporating Perfecto Records' Website (perfecto-fc.com), which is currently being redesigned; its new look isscheduled to be unveiled in late summer.At press time, Leger was unable to confirm if the set would produce anycommercial singles. "There are remixes of some tracks that no one's everheard before," Leger notes. "So, we'd like to get those out."At the end of the day, Oakenfold simply wants "Perfecto Presents AnotherWorld" to "really reflect what I do at home in England. It's also meant torepresent the whole story of what's been going on with me for the past twoyears while touring America."I'm determined to do something different and original," he says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROME0 Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO....OAKY IN THE HAMPTONS!I rate this post one of my all time fav's!~ROMEO~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latina Posted June 29 Author Report Share Posted June 29 I know I was kinda taken back by that. Oakey in the Hamptons?? That should be interesting.;-)Latina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoggers Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 Seriously.....that post is the shit!Stoked for NYC (13th) and the Hamptons (Aug.)So who's down for either the road trip to Montreal or the flight to Vegas?LET'S ALL HIT VEGAS!!!! That would be bombing!!!Caught him two weeks ago in the city...SciFi.com live webcast from the Metropolitan Pavilion....his skillz be sharp these days.....made the Roxy in March look like poo.Da Snog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstrakt Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 We're actually going back to Montreal for Oakie...he's doing the Molson Center, which is the big hockey collesium there...there's gonna be like 10000 people there...it will be like Gatecrasher!Ali------------------LESBIAN SHOOOOOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowchaser Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 That info is soooooo sweeeet!! A new album and he's comin' back to NY in the Hamptoms. I'm seein' him July 13th and I might see him again in LI in August. Awesome!------------------Are you feeling it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranza Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 Originally posted by latina:Just some info. I wanted to share with you guys...Paul Oakenfold's 'World'By Matt KalkhoffWASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the U.S., music enthusiasts are finally embracingdance music as more than just a club staple. Lagging behind is the recordingindustry, which when considering dance music's success throughout Europe,still has a long way to go. But this, too, is changing.One artist who's witnessed this change firsthand is British DJ PaulOakenfold. A true champion and pioneer of house/trance music, Oakenfold hastoured the globe numerous times, manning the turntables in clubs and atstadium-held festivals.In the early '90s, Oakenfold spent 18 months opening for U2 during the rockact's international Zoo TV tour. He ended the decade with two North American50-date DJ tours (1998 and 1999) and a listing in the "1999 Guinness Book OfWorld Records" as the world's most successful club DJ.Throughout, he's held down DJ residencies at several influential U.K. clubs,including Ministry of Sound, Cream, and most recently, Home.Now signed to London-Sire for a three-album deal, Oakenfold is preparing forthe Sept. 12 release of his beat-mixed, two-disc compilation, "PerfectoPresents Another World."The set follows in the steps of several Paul Oakenfold-mixed dancecompilations, including such titles as "Fluoro," "Global Underground 002:New York," and "Tranceport"; the latter was released by Kinetic Records in1998 and has sold 125,000 units, according to SoundScan.According to Oakenfold, "Perfecto Presents Another World" is the result ofnearly a year of planning and recording. It intertwines movie soundtrackclips, original dialogue, and exclusive remixes."It's a musical journey that hopefully takes people places that they'venever been and makes them feel things they've never felt before," explainsOakenfold.The end result is a unique, beat-savvy soundscape. The experimental layeringof a wide array of electronic sounds and wavering beats, combinedeffortlessly with sporadic vocals and mood-altering tempo changes, creates acomprehensive exploration of house, trance, techno, and other musicalstyles.Tone Depth's "Majestic," Timo Maas' "Ubik," Salt Tank's "Eugina," RalphFridge's "Paradise," and Highland's "No Way Out" are some of the set'shighlights."It's not just tracks mixed together," explains Oakenfold. "I really wantedto do something that represents me, not just as a mix album, but somethingmore original with a little more depth."Which makes perfect sense, considering Oakenfold's diverse discography,which encompasses producer (Happy Mondays), remixer (Rolling Stones, MassiveAttack, Olive, Snoop Doggy Dogg), and label owner (Perfecto Records).Prior to the set's release and in support of it, Oakenfold will embark on anextensive North American summer tour, giving him the postcard-perfect forumto promote his innovative vision of a global dance community, which is equalparts entertainment and education."The live show is so great," says Guy Leger, director of marketing atLondon-Sire. "His live performances are so uplifting and energetic. He alsohas a built-in fan base, so we're really going to do a lot of promotingaround [his tour] dates. Every party he plays, we'll turn into an event."Oakenfold is scheduled to DJ July 13 in New York; July 15 in Montreal; July16 in Calgary, Canada; July 17 in Vancouver; July 19 in Las Vegas; July 21in Denver; July 22 in San Francisco; and Aug. 19 in Hampton, N.Y., withadditional dates being confirmed for the fall and winter.London-Sire will also conduct a heavy online campaign to promote Oakenfoldand "Perfecto Presents Another World," incorporating Perfecto Records' Website (perfecto-fc.com), which is currently being redesigned; its new look isscheduled to be unveiled in late summer.At press time, Leger was unable to confirm if the set would produce anycommercial singles. "There are remixes of some tracks that no one's everheard before," Leger notes. "So, we'd like to get those out."At the end of the day, Oakenfold simply wants "Perfecto Presents AnotherWorld" to "really reflect what I do at home in England. It's also meant torepresent the whole story of what's been going on with me for the past twoyears while touring America."I'm determined to do something different and original," he saysThere's that hot latin lady that use to post here!! Latina... How YOU doin??------------------F U... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latina Posted June 30 Author Report Share Posted June 30 Hi, sweety. I'm doin' good. Not clubbin' or posting as much as I used to. I know, I fell off, but it actually feels good staying away from all the bad stuff the love of the music was bringing to me. If you know what I mean.I will make a come back though. For now I'll just be taking it easy and saving some $$$. I think we all know how expense clubbin' can be.Peace out, tranza Latina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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