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Mindbenderz talk ‘Lord of the Rings’ and fishing, as well as the creation of their new album ‘Celestial Gateway’! | Iono-Music artists One Function, Eliyahu, Invisible Reality and Dual Vision talk Robert Miles, kids, dogs and vinyl, while we chat about their current releases! | Luke&Flex talk influences, the Irish rave scene, why Flex wears a mask and Play Hard, their new EP out now on Onhcet Repbulik Xtreme! | Lyktum expands on his new album ‘Home’ – talking about his love of storytelling, creating new harmonies and the concept behind his musical works. | Pan talks getting caught short crossing the Sahara, acid eyeballs and tells us Trance is the Answer, plus shares his thoughts on his latest release 'Beyond the Horizon' - all from a beach in Spain! | Miss C chats about living with the KLF, DJing in a huge cat’s mouth, training her brain and the upcoming super-duper Superfreq Grande party at LDN East this Saturday, 16th September! | NEM3SI$ - I Live for the Night – talks superficiality, psychopaths, and bittersweet success, ahead of a plethora of evocative, emotional, and passionate upcoming melodic techno releases! | Psy-Sisters Spring Blast Off! We talk to DJ competition winner ROEN along with other super talents on the lineup! | Blasting towards summer festivals with Bahar Canca ahead of Psy-Sisters Spring Blast! | Shyisma talks parties, UFO's, and Shotokan Karate ahead of his upcoming album 'Particles' on Iono-Music! | SOME1 talks family, acid, stage fright and wolves - ahead of his upcoming album release ‘Voyager’ on Iono-Music in February 2023! | The Transmission Crew tell all and talk about their first London event on 24th February 2023! | NIXIRO talks body, mind and music production ahead of his release 'Planet Impulse' on Static Movement's label - Sol Music! | Turning the world into a fairy tale with Ivy Orth ahead of Tribal Village’s 10th Birthday Anniversary Presents: The World Lounge Project | The Psy-Sisters chat about music, achievements, aspirations and the 10-Year Anniversary Party - 18/12/22! | A decade of dance music with Daniel Lesden | Earth Needs a Rebirth! Discussions with Psy-Trance Artist Numayma | Taking a Journey Through Time with Domino | New Techno Rising Star DKLUB talks about his debut release White Rock on Onhcet Republik! | PAN expands on many things including his new album 'Hyperbolic Oxymoron' due for release on the 14th April 2022 on PsyWorld Records! | Psibindi talks all things music including her new collaborative EP 'Sentient Rays' on Aphid Records, her band Sentience Machine and 10 years of Psy-Sisters! | N-Kore talks Jean-Michel Jarre, unfinished tracks and fatherhood! | Celebrating International Women’s Day and Ten Years of Psy-Sisters with Amaluna | A Catch Up with John Phantasm ahead of his upcoming set at the Tribal Village 4 Day Outdoor Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! | 'The Maestro that is Tristan talks barn owls, Shazamming and keeping it Psychedelic ahead of his upcoming performance at the Tribal Village 4 Day Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! | DJ talk with Psyrenzo ahead of his debut set at Tribal Village, the Steelyard this Friday 14th January 2022! | TENZO aka Overdrive talks freely about launching his new act which will be showcased at Tribal Village, Steelyard on 14 January 2022! | A long overdue catch up with JourneyOM ahead of his next Tribal Village party this Friday 14th January 2022 at the Steelyard, London! |
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Mauro Picotto Slinky Tour @ Truth - South Africa
Reported by BassDreamer
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Submitted 09-09-03 12:31
One always knows that when it comes to the Liquid Dreams Production company it's going to be one extraordinary evening out , with a long history of parties these guys know what they are doing ! With the likes of world renowned top international acts like the infamous Warp Brothers , and the Tidy Girls , Johannesburg could not wait for Mauro Picotto to damage the South African dance floor !
Our day started @ one of Jhb's top record bars , @Trax Capital Records where a handful of invited patrons gathered to meet , photograph and find out more about one of dance music's greatest pioneers.
Upon arrival we where introduced to Mr Picotto who was extremely down to earth and friendly , not like a lot of other international Dj's who have huge ego's because of the status , after signing countless records and an endless amount of photographs Picotto was taken back to his hotel to prepare for one of the largest nights to take place at Truth Midrand !
We arrived @ Truth at 8:30 as the club opened at 9pm and we didn't feel like standing in an enormous queue half the evening but the bass was already pounding and doors where open, all retail tickets had sold out so this was going to be one massive event ! The queue moved quickly and there was no long waits by the already eagerly bouncing clubbers to get inside.
The club filled all 3 dance floors within the 1st 2 hours of opening , the outdoor dance floor with huge marquee to keep out the the cold front hitting Jhb that's evening was the first to fill followed by the remaining 2 hard floors !
In the main arena people where already well on there way , dancing to one of our local Dj's Zac who opened the main floor , after Zac it was time for DJ Speedy who kept everyone stomping to a solid banging set with a surprise appearance from Dj Surge who threw in a few slamming trax !
After Speedy it was time for the Slinky boy Dave Lea to dominate the floor with his banging typically Slinky Uk sound !
Then the transformation took place as patrons from all over the club made there way to what would be the prime of the evening Mauro was on in 10 minutes !
I followed the crowd through the entrance which proved a little more difficult than expected as we where compressed into the main floor which was now filled to capacity with eager Picotto fans .
From the very beginning Mauro kept the crowd stomping with his unique tech sound which he kept surprisingly hard throughout his set , I must say one of the best things about Picotto's set was his stage presence , he was constantly interacting with the crowd as well as his music ! What a performance , he even extended his set and went on to play for an extra hour , must of been the screaming dance floor cheering for more !
Then Picotto played his last tune and was thanked with a roaring crowd and returned the gesture as he handed the decks over to 2 of SA's biggest talents Manual and Dizzy <HARDYBOYZ> who brought the floor back into chaos with some seriously slamming house!
The Liquid Dreams Mauro Picotto tour for JHB was an enormous success and everyone who missed this one should be riddled with regret around about now !
Another successful event brought to us by Liquid Dreams , Truth and 5fm !
Nice one Guys !
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Other Features By BassDreamer: Phillips Ministry Of Sound Splash Wildwaters 2003 , SA Judge Jules @ H2O Wildwaters - South Africa
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From: Stevi D on 9th Sep 2003 13:40.33 Ata go boyz good to see S.A go down in true style, And Speedy hope u doing well mate see u in January!!!
From: Gregology on 9th Sep 2003 13:57.36 Add your comments here !
From: Gregology on 9th Sep 2003 13:59.56 F*&k! Wish I could ahve been at Truth for Mauro Picotto. Looks like you boys had a wicked time. Now Bassdreamer, get your ass into gear and get over to London!!!!! Nice review mate. Got any other sinister pics from the party to show me to show me?????
From: BassDreamer on 10th Sep 2003 08:46.30 Hey G , Yip sure do those I will send those to you privately ! Not for public display ! <wink>
From: BassDreamer on 10th Sep 2003 08:47.12 Hey G , Yip sure do those I will send those to you privately ! Not for public display ! <wink>
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