The Electric Daisy Carnival from Coast to Coast
An21 & Max Vangeli started the day off in the Stadium with some heavy haus music and good vibes. I was fortunate enough to over hear the active and fresh dance music of Cazzette while i was waiting for the one and only Alesso. Alesso is an artist that has been on the rise for over four years but the past eighteen months i have really seen his success grow. He's performed at EDC LV andElectric ZOO NY both of which I was at but didn't have the opportunity to enjoy. EDC NYC he showed off his authentic dance sound and landed it. He have a great performance, nice visuals and spun my personal favorite Nadia Ali Pressure Alesso remix of course. Next was Calvin Harris, i have had the pleasure of watching him from small night clubs, pool parties but seeing him on the EDC NYC stage was a great experience. Harris opened with Flashback (Guetta Remix) skipped around a little with some 'Bounce' and then hit ''You used to Hold Me.' Calvin Harris is always a pleasure, after all he created disco. Next was Colombian artist, Errick Morrillo who offers a very unique sound to the electronic ear. Morrillo performed 'World in Your Hand' with his smooth latin rythm and eletronic hook. He is something like a Victor Cruz #80 to the Electronic Music Team. After some salsa was Sebastian Ingrosso, of Swedish House Mafia. Sebastian Ingrosso, Sebatian Ingrosso, my what an under estimate. He took EDC for a U-Turn. Ingrosso brought some heavy dirty house with consistent beat, spining the track 'Calling' with DJ Alesso. It was refreshing to hear live with the two makes of the dance hit. Steve Angello was the same level of excitment. Steve Angello took his crowd into an upward spiral of electo beats with house flavor. His show was fun, grungy, heavy, and theme animated. Angello's visuals reminded me of a 'Watchman' comic with action. I've seen Angello before and one thing is for sure, you are going to dance. Out from the Cosmic Meadow and through the lot was Avicii aka the sweet precious Tim Berg. On my was to the Circuit Grounds I overheard and saw Tim Berg playing his home-run 'Bromance.' He spins that track with such beauty and grace making sure fans get the best experience. At the Circuit Grounds Armin Van Burren was another satisfying entertainer. Following these artist from event to event, they grow on you. They are a friend you can notice change in. Armin seemed a little tired but did not disappoint. It was his second night in a row closing the Electric Daisy Carnival and he carried it away. His visuals of a sky skaper gliding over NYC buildings, took all the little daisies into a state of trance. Armin's set was a little heavy, a little beat-y, some nice consitencey. The great thing about Armin is he will do a performance. He will make it worth your time. He performed the class In and Out of Love ft. Sharon Adel and Not Giving Up on Us but left the stage with no encore, who knows maybe he didnt hear our chants.
Back to the Kinetic Field Avicii performed the hit that made it to daytime radio- 'Levels.' That song always means fun and feel good times. As Danny Tenaglia closed the neonGardens with his D&B set. Avicii rose above the standard and closed with the Jay Z & Kanye hit 'Cray' or 'N* in Paris.' That started a mass breakout in excitment and dancing. People stopped to watch Avicii close EDC. Like tradition carries- Fireworks went off at the finale of EDC, while Avicii went 10 minutes over into a remarkable finish. The Electric Daisy Carnival came to New York and offered them a taste of what the LA has been missing. The Carnival was just that a carnival of music talent, characters, and electric daisies.
Part 2_People After My Own Heart
Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival of New York was one, a 5 year veteran -daisy like myself didn't see coming. From the LA Colesieum in 2007 to the first EDC of Las Vegas in 2011, the most recent EDC NYC 2012. The most valuable lesson i have learned from the Carnival of Electric Daisies is, who's playing is just as rewarding as who's attending. The Carnival was complete with characters and clowns. At EDC NYC the daisies surfaced loud and clear. Every year Insomniac brings out the wildest of the wild: stilt walkers, clowns, walking fish, carnival rides, ballerinas, courtesans, decorated daisy ladies, and much much much more. In turn by doing this Insomniac counter encourages those attending to
dress in their most bizarre attire. What a joy
it was for me to see a shared tradition of the West blossom on the East. NYC, came with tutu's, dasies, banana costumes, blow up dinosaurs & monkeys, neon colors, and positive attitudes. When the LA collesiuem put up the fence and locked the entrance into the collesieum prohibiting every patron to enjoy such an event- it killed people and hope of benevolent preserverance. It was so damaging to the spirit of the Electric Daisy Carnival, will we ever re-join as a people, will we ever get those moments of sitting shoulder to shoulder enjoying the entertainment we pay so much for. Well, NYC was complete with smiles and open arms. Everywhere i walked "i love your outfit!" "EDCCC!!" "let's share""are you ok?" so many positive attitudes on. Everywhere "want to take a picture?" It was the come back of strangers becoming friends. As an EDC veteran i felt at home. I felt everyone was there really to have a good time. As a NJ resident I now realize the intamacy of the festival. No one was pushing, everyone was willing to lend a helping hand or friendly gesture.The Metlife Stadium was an accomodating setting. The stages were close enough to each other, the staff was kind- uniformative but kind nonetheless, and the rides were entertaining. Tents throughout the event would have been nice wince it was well over 80 degrees, sunny, and cold save people suffering form heat exhaustion but hey who's counting. Overall the tone was nice and refreshing. From speculation this is a mature crowd that is definitely ready for more Electric Daisy Carnivals.
