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Tiesto revealed an unexpectedly sensitive side behind his usual trance-by-numbers automaton like persona this week, revealing that he occasionally feels offended by hyper-critical postings on forums.
“In the past I noticed comments from people who were also in the music scene, like other DJs or producers. And when you make one or two small mixing mistakes a night, they write on the forums ‘my whole night was ruined because of that’. Come on – one or two little mistakes during the whole night, big deal! Stuff like that can happen!” the trance star complained. “Well, that is how I personally think about it,” he continued. “We’re all human and we all make mistakes. I see everybody going nuts and that’s the most important thing for me,” he told Scandinavian portal Trance.Nu.
Thick-skinned techno type Dave Clarke empathised, telling Skrufff, “I try to deal with criticism in the same way as when I get over-praised, but yes, I’m human and yes, it can hurt. Sometimes I read forums, and yes, of course, I have been criticised, but most of the time the people that do it have false names and the comments are often by people that profess to know me when they have maybe at best had two words with me at the end of a set,” he said. “Some of the bullshit is legendary, like I had rich parents who paid for everything when I started (was that before or after I was homeless?), insults aimed at my family, crap about my rider that simply isn’t true. There are some vicious PR companies out there as well,” Dave added.
US progressive house star Chris Fortier said he rarely visits forums nowadays ‘unless someone sends me a specific link’ after realising he was being ‘distracted from his real work’ by their commentary. “I think overall forums are good for dance music as they provide more people with more knowledge and information, and that is a good thing; my only problem is how some of the speech can so hateful,” Chris told Skrufff. “Critical and negative viewpoints are fine, but there really is no need for anything to be vile and hateful and just plain evil,” he said. “I am sure there have been some negative or critical things about me or my music, and that is fine. My only hope in those cases is to make sure the facts of the circumstances are right,” Chris continued.
Medea312 says...
ohh poor tiesto - life is so tough for you!
dj joey says...
yes u are right tiesto...we're all human and one or two mistakes in a night is acceptable...however!...you are the number 2 dj in the whole world of 6 billion..think about it..being better than 6 billion people at djing, means you should be a special freak of nature..im just a small time dj who does clubs and parties...and even i feel bad if i stuff up once or twice in a night..btw...u rockkt in Melbourne's April tour..sensational!
mashedman says...
yeah guys zooky is an awesome dj
bussyboy says...
I thought he rocked the final Sydney show! Was awesome! Only critique of mine was the way he was bundled out of Family and Hordern after the shows instead of sticking around and saying hi/ meeting the punters.
amanda fantastique says...
no hate here! love you tiesto buddy, hope you are reading this
jarbb says...
Well I have to admit I wasn't ever really that keen on Tiesto and then.....then I watched him mix at the family when he came to Brisbane and LOVED IT! We were so mad that the night ended! We have now purchased your dvd's and cd's and watch or listen to them on a daily basis! I really hope that Tiesto will be playing at Sensation Melbourne! Wherever he goes we will follow!!!!
docjnr says...
tiesto rocks!!! im gonna see him in 5 hours in magaluf, mallorca, at CLUB BCM!!! FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK ALL U HATERS!! IF IT WERENT FOR HIM, MANY WOULDNT EVEN LIKE TRANCE TODAY!!! ROCK ON, LITTLE JOHNNY, MALLORCA - SPAIN!
Mickey1 says...
Dont you Worry im still a fan but i have also done some of my own complaining in the past my self but it wasnt hate it was quite valid after attending armin only:Imagine not mixing just playing around with Abelton Live what the hell man anyways mixing properly aint easy as i have since found out and $4000 later still not happy but i understand there was no Abelton At Elements of Life ans still rocked it
perthfunk says...
im doubt if anyone notices these mistakes, everyone is either pissed or drugged up to even care
Gspot says...
I agree with Perthfunk - everyone's off their chops to notice anyways. Having said that we're all human and blah blah blah...everyones allowed to have a bad day/night. All those haters out there need to be more realistic and appreciate the hardwork these DJ's are putting in to make our lives happy!
Yasimoula says...
I highly doubt he will be at Sensation Melbourne... though I can hope and pray.. Saw him twice whilst he was in Melbourne, no complaints.. Best Night/Event EVER... Twice...
locky says...
Geez, a multi million dollar life style,model wife,adoring fans (sheep) And can't take a little criticism..Should i cue the violins? Not all of us are stupid tiesto.And some of us are old enough and been around long enough to relise the music you play hasn't evolved.You cant bluff us with the light show and dancing around behind the decks like a muppet with your hands in the air.Although,i understand how the concept can fool the kids.
its_mish says...
Locky, you are the muppet. No one likes to be criticized and you will probably complain that i called u a muppet. All you haters out there jealousy is a curse! Locky you are the kid here and a joke not the fans . I think everyone can admit that his concerts in Aust were amazing.
vdumble says...
People are always going to be jealous of Tiesto, he's living the dream!! Personally, when I saw Tiesto play in Melbourne recently he did make one tiny mistake but I thought it was a good thing because I knew he was playing his set live, if the set is too perfect from start to finish sometimes you wonder if they're really playing live or if it's recorded..
beat_nut says...
Im no hater but i must say Locky couldn't have put it better.
Mickey1 says...
http://www.slide.com/r/LFJo6WAx3z9sfE92EgX6mtsrBc8-MyCc?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url
scottyk82 says...
locky speaks truth.... tiesto is a professional dj, and when u charge over a hungey for a ticket u shouldnt really be makin mistakes (had free ticket to his final sydney show and was too pissed to notice anyway ha ha) I get paid fuck all in my job, if i fuck up - fired. Anyway cryin over spilt milk, maybe he can wipe his tears with some euro bills. Ponce
Mickey1 says...
Chicane97 says...
Tiesto has hit the nail on the head here, the music and the journey is most important and you will know if you are doing right if the crowd is loving it gr8 quote Tiesto agree, your Sun 4th May 2008 set was ORSM. “We’re all human and we all make mistakes. I see everybody going nuts and that’s the most important thing for me,”