[zin]

Once again, I have another reason to hate Tiesto. First of all the article claims he single handedly brought dance music to "popular status" and that no other producer has remixed Madonna or Justin Timberlake before. The writer of the article seems to worship Tiesto. It seems like Tiesto has forgotten his roots, after all glowsticks are too "ravy".

http://www.elektroaddict.com/reviews/2008/...-his-party.html

Now I also gotta find that link where he stole the melody from someone else's song for "Elements Of Life".

Ah, here it is:
http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/188841/470..._plagiaat_.html

This post has been edited by zin: 06 September 2008 - 12:20 PM

[prix]

“People start throwing them and you get them in your eye,” Tiesto said. “Luckily people don’t bring them to my parties.”

That is about a one in a million chance, and yes, the writer does seem to be writing in more of tiesto's favor.

but he still is a good dj though, and has recorded a lot a of excellent tracks, so why not just treat him like any other dj instead of a god?

[Kkwon]

well i understand the part where ppl throw them that would suck

[zin]

I believe you read the article wrong.



It doesn't say he singlehandedly did anything, and it doesn't say he was the only one to remix madonna or justin timberlake. Reread please.

In regard to glowsticks, it's a common stereotype that glowsticks=drugs (especially in the rave scene), so I wouldn't blame tiesto for thinking that. Try and give people the benefit of the doubt.

Also, why do you "hate" him so much? If you think he's overhyped up, thats one thing, but hate?

PS. Tiesto's roots were in CLUBS, which are usually cleaner, people dress nicer, and there are way fewer people rolling and giving lightshows. His roots most likely DONT include glowsticks...

PSS. Just watched that video.. and while the chord progression is ALMOST the same, that is in no way plaigarized. Instrumentation and rhythm were completely different. That guy is just some shmuck trying to win 5 minutes of fame imho

For one, his roots are not in clubs. He used to produce and mix hardcore tracks in the Netherlands Underground scene. Second, I do know the whole glowsticks = drugs stereotype. I've been glowsticking off and on in the rave scene for quite a while now.

I don't just think he's overhyped; There has been on more than one occasion in which he has basically used other people's melodies and such. I dislike him for that. There are a very few songs of his that I believe are decent. Other than that, I feel they are garbage.

You're right I shouldn't use the word Hate; but rather highly dislike; and I did read the article wrong it seems; however, I still dislike Tiesto. The godlike worship of him is disgusting IMO.

I also think statements such as,

"A Tiesto party is the mark of excellence in the dance world..."

“Definitely it was big for me and for dance music,” Tiesto says.

are quite bold statements to be made by either Tiesto or the article writer.

This post has been edited by zin: 06 September 2008 - 02:31 PM

[FlowRate]

"The Dutch-born DJ, aka Tijs Verwest, has popularized dance music culture, thanks to his trance and electronic vibes, as no one has before"


Lesson 1: Reading your OWN QUOTE.


While Tiesto may not claim this, it brilliantly illustrates his god-like status.

[epic soup]

tiesto has ok songs but hes not that great i personally think deadmau5 is better and hes not really godly

[NeoMeeko]

Oh seriously who cares... so he doesn't like glowsticks... so what? I know plenty of DJs that don't care for glowsticks. I really don't see why one would care if a DJ pr producer likes glowsticks or not, it really has nothing to do with anything. And if you don't like him, so be it. People like him, some don't. Yeah he has a "DJ God" attitude but so do many. Seriously, there are better things to worry about. I personally don't care for Tiesto, but don't care if others care for him.

[Timmeh]

Oh seriously who cares... so he doesn't like glowsticks... so what? I know plenty of DJs that don't care for glowsticks. I really don't see why one would care if a DJ pr producer likes glowsticks or not, it really has nothing to do with anything. And if you don't like him, so be it. People like him, some don't. Yeah he has a "DJ God" attitude but so do many. Seriously, there are better things to worry about. I personally don't care for Tiesto, but don't care if others care for him.

Last I checked, Paul Van Dyk doesn't like glowsticks (since someone threw one at him), and banned them from his events. So if Tiesto does the same, I guess it could affect us, should we choose to go to one of his events.

[Xailion]

When I went to USC 11 in seattle, my sticks were around my neck, and I passed security fine. But my buddy's got taken away, I didn't even know they weren't allowed.

When I asked some of the venue about it, they said that Tiesto doesn't allow glowsticks, because people throw them at him.

Well, there were plenty of stickers inside, I guess the security doesn't care once your passed the door.

And sure enough, when Tiesto came out, some idiot threw one at him, and he reaced for a second stick, and was piled on lol, by people in the crowd.

[NeoMeeko]

Well if you choose to go to an event that doesn't allow glowsticks, so be it. It may suck but at the same time, there are events that I go to that don't allow open packs of cigs (pain in the butt but understandable) and some venues take the caps off the water bottles and keeps them before giving you the bottle, or they don't allow you to refill bottles, or they don't allow any backpacks... basically there are silly rules at lots of events. Sucks, but ya know, it's not the end of the world.

[RaVeRKiD]

i dunno ive see ntiesto 3 times and the first two times he was super wak he played my milckshake by kalis and we all no how the song goes u only take e when u need to... tiest said u only smoke weed when u need to.. i mean yea i have no problem with that but its ultra the bigest music confrence in the world.. well at least one of the biggest so yea he is prety wakalicious in my books

[Matthew]

If people are throwing glowsticks at you... something else isn't right.

[mstrmnd]

i would probably not like glowsticks if people were throwing them at me while i was trying to spin records...

i've been to tiesto's event twice... both were rave atmosphere... one didn't allow liquid glowsticks but LED were OK ( i got mine in b/c they were around my neck)... i enjoy trance and most of tiesto's tracks... he's not my favorite or worshiped as a god dj, but his name has made techno more mainstream and popular...

[Cody]

I personally hate that comic strip, YAY! lets hate on the people who play the music at out parties, throw glowsticks and water at them while they're trying to spin records, and completely forget what the last "R" in PLUR means while we're at it.

Would you approve of actions like this? I was actually at this party and saw this happen. There's a reason Tiesto says things like that and honestly I don't blame him for it. You can honestly hate on Tiesto as much as you want, but in the end you're bringing the scene down more by being negative and hateful. Really? whats worse? Tiesto or Tiesto haters who ruin the party and the reputation of the rave scene for us all?

[zin]

Sure I don't like the productions this guy puts out and sure I don't like the godlike worship he receives; but I will not ever throw a glowstick or shout obscenities if he happens to play at a party I'm going to.

[Cody]

People who throw things at raves must have had those ideas implanted in them from somewhere.

Web forums? Web comics? Threads created to bash on DJ's?


just an idea.

[cynicdave]

but if it was PVD nobody would care =D

[Reahzzz]

Lesson number one= people do things that give them the most money. No SANE artist would turn down well-paying events. Tiesto is doing what his job entails. I do not see why he should not.

Also, who cares what his roots are. He's good, or bad, depending on how you see it. Obviously, clubs (normal ones) have a bigger turn out than 'raves' in a LOT of places. I can't bash Tiesto, I don't like his music for the most part, but he's making an unbelievable profit. Not everyone loves raves. They're too iffy to base yourself and your career off of. =x

I wasn't attacking anyone so please don't say I'm being dumb. The guy makes money, that's all =)