What do you do next when you’re the most popular DJ in the world? According to the one man who currently holds this distinction, you continue to search for inspiration and elevation through your music.
Tijs Verwest, better known to fans around the globe as DJ Tiesto, told MixMag in a 2009 interview that in spite of his tremendous success he has found a renewed sense of energy and passion for his DJ/ production career; as if that was ever lacking! It is pretty certain we will be “walking in the clouds” with this Dutch trance god when he comes to Miami for Winter Music Conference 2010.
Tiesto is set to headline (and most likely close) the Main Stage, Day #1 of Ultra Music Festival. With signature airy trance melodies and harder-edged, progressively-styled techno anthems, Tiesto has built his reputation as a live act through more than just his music. Tiesto creates a party environment at his show that puts him center stage, always ready to entertain the crowd. Unlike some DJs who prefer hiding out in the dark (I’ll leave names out!), Tiesto’s performance style is high energy and animation; he pumps his fist, smiles, and all the while still manages to work his “Magik” on multiple turntables.
What tricks will he have up his sleeve? With a light show that consistently defies explanation, the audience at this year’s UMF should expect what Tiesto is known for delivering: a mind-bending panorama involving intricate, engaging visual sequences flashing across the screen. It’s not hard to figure (from my experience) that at the very least, we will see Tiesto’s signature logo (his famous bird design) and a series of psychedelic images inspired by the songs on his newest cd release Kaleidoscope. The album, released this past October on his new label Musical Freedom, boasts noteworthy collaborations with breakthrough UK producer/songwriter Calvin Harris, pop engeneue Nelly Furtado, indie duo Tegan and Sara, and the ingeniously funky Sneaky Sound System.
What about the music? Whether you’re new to Tiesto or a long-time fan, here are a few song downloads (and some suggestions) that I think will get you pumped for a wild UMF Friday night:
- “Fresh Fruit”: a catchy electronic track (click to download)
- “Kaleidoscope”(click to download) : an extended, uplifting airy trance song with female vocals
- “Heads will roll (Tiesto Mix)” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Review the classics: “Traffic”, “Break My Fall”, “Love Comes Again”, “In My Memory”
- Download Tiesto’s weekly podcast on iTunes; a new treat will be delivered to you each Monday for free! (A plus for those of you who can’t resist hearing Tiesto’s sexy Dutch accent..)
Among Tiesto’s major accomplishments as an artist, he holds the distinctive honor of DJ’ing at the Opening Ceremony for the 2004 Summer Olympics, and, more recently, Tiesto performed to a sold-out crowd at London’s O2 Arena. Having won numerous awards, including many IDMA’s, some of us (including me) are still excitedly waiting for him to win that elusive, much-coveted and well-deserved Grammy Award for Dance Music.
Ultra Music Festival will be held on March 26 and 27 in Bicentential Park, Downtown Miami.
For more DJ and ticket info, visit www.ultramusicfestival.com and www.tiesto.com
Are you a Tiesto fan? Curious what his show will be like at UMF? Have you seen Tiesto perform in the past? What are you most looking forward to from his set? Make sure and leave comments & feedback with your thoughts — We want to hear from YOU!
16 Comments
I love him, saw him at haze on new years eve in Vegas… He is beautiul
uh biggest dj?
Hasan Tiesto is from Amsterdam…and Trey i saw all of them and by far tiesto puts on the best performance but Last year at Ultra PVD was a tad better but he sucked at central park this summer.
Michael – could it be that tiesto is Greek
Tiesto used to be great – now he is to main stream. I miss my 90′s PVD, Tiesto, Van Buuren, Deep Dish, G&D
Bigger isn’t always better. Sure I’d see Tiesto and probably have a great time but there are better out there… BT, Kaskade, BBB, SHM, Guetta – the list goes on.
for all you tiesto haters..can you tell me what DJ spun the Opening of the olympics oh wait can it be yes Tiesto did in Greece What What No ones bigger then Tiesto
Kaskade or Bad Boy Bill………but Def David Guetta!!!!!
Im unsubscribing to this page, perpetuating the shit-stain that is Tiesto’s career has just crossed the line for me. Have fun at Ultra lol.
im hoping the phase 2 lineup is better.
hmmmm…so where’s the REALLY filthy dirty electro / fidget stuff gonne be at WMC this year?
guetta over tiesto
overrated.. there’s so much better talent out there. a prime example of quantity over quality imo. Umek and Ritchie Hawtin ftw!
Reach for the lazors!
who cares tiesto blows..
thats a big statement to make…. what makes you say hes the biggest in the world? I think Armin and Guetta easily have him covered
I saw TIESTO three days in a row Thanksgiving weekend when he came to L.A. and I enjoyed all three days! The L.E.D.’s he had on his set was something I;ve never seen in my life. He definitely knows how to wow! the crowd and leave the crowd wanting more!