Nokia Theatre Times Square Dance Music Series Big Hit
To kick off their new electronic dance music series at the Nokia Theatre Times Square with a big bang, Made Event and Armani Exchange went to the best— Dutch trance god Ferry Corsten. But before we could meet the man, Swedish electro house talent, John Dahlbäck, revved up the crowd with an awesome warp-up set making sure the energy was high and happy before Corsten took the stage.
The event was a huge success, with admirable attendance and two stellar sets. Even more noticeable, was how well the venue worked. The Nokia Theatre, well accustomed to hosting high profile concerts and events, was considerably cleaner, more organized and open than most clubbing series venues. There are several expansive bars, lounges, bathrooms (without arduous waits,) and the performance space itself has room to take a break in the auditorium seating at the back or dance among the masses with space to actually move. The vast majority elected for the latter, pulsating with hands held high under the lasers and LEDs in the large dancing area, the orchestra pit zone.
The only downside of the evening, was that there could have been more moving lights, lasers, special effects and hazers. But the rig that did exist worked well enough.
Ferry Corsten, a regular in DJ Magazine’s Top 10 for years, proved he still has the power to deliver the magic (above-expectations) at live sets. From Sensation White Antwerpen to the urban hot-spots of New York, Corsten makes sure to play the crowd the tracks that made him a Trance household name. We got hints and remixes of such iconic beats as “Made of Love,” Whispers,” “Everything Goes,” “Fire,” “Zen” “Gouryella,” “Out of the Blue,” and “We Belong.”
Speaking of which—that 2001 stunner, System F album Out of the Blue will be re-released and digitally re-mastered (with rare remixes) later this spring. Additionally Corsten’s upcoming release, “Out of the Blue 2010,” is composed of remixes of the title anthem by power players such as Tiësto, Laidback Luke, and Giuseppe Ottaviani. Also later this year, Corsten will release the compilation Once Upon A Night. So expect more greatness from this master.
We have no clue when Corsten will bless us again with sweet music in New York City, but those who need more fresh beats soon, should tune into his broadcast, Corsten’s Countdown, on Sirius XM Radio, weekly on Wednesdays at 9pm ET.
Those who missed out, or plan on hitting up the next date in the series, should mark their calendars for a big weekend in March; March 19 will see ATB back in the city after an awesome set at Electric Zoo, and the following day (March 20), Eric Prydz and Sébastien Léger will shake the Nokia Theatre Times Square. Definitely two nights not to be missed—TheMST.com surely won’t.
Fore more information on Ferry Corsten head to www.ferrycorsten.com. All you need to know about Made Event and Armani Exchange’s series can be found at www.MadeEvent.com
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