TOGETHER AS ONE
LOS ANGELES,CA 12/31/2001

REVIEW

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Another year gone by, another outstanding Together As One. Once again held at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, Together as one pulled in a large crowd from all classes, ethnicities, and styles, as well as talent from cities across the nation and music across all dance music genres.

With five banging areas, the Arena dance floor, pounded the most bass, cut the air with the most dazzling lights, and held the largest audience of the areas. The Arena area was host to many sets including outstanding fragments we caught of Derrick Carter, Sandra Collins, Richard Humpty Vission, Derrick May, Gene Farris, and Angel Alanis. Dj Reza did not play his closing set.

Close to the Arena dance floor’s intensity was the Trance area which hosted great sets that we caught pieces of such as Spacemen, Joey Beltram, Thomas Michael, Huggie, and Barry Weaver. The Spacemen notably had a colourful impact, and a part in involving the crowd to toss the giant balloon around. Great set!

The Jungle/ DNB room was more banging than the previous event held there last October. It is estimated, there was a 30% more turnout for this area. The time slot djs we passed by and noticed the most electricity in the crowd was during the Junglist Platoon’s, Dillinja’s, Lemon D’s and Slip ‘n Slide’s sets.

The area which served as the vip area for monster massive, served as the turntable arena this time around hosting sets by Coolwhip, Klever, White Folks and Swamp to name a few.

Finally for the most head banging intense bpm music was the hardcore room. The night began with happy core by the likes of Paulina Taylor and Eric L to name a few. The night metamorphosed into hardcore with the hardcore heads driven by Capsule, Delerium, Ron D core, and Tron. Omar Santana did not perform his set. During some of these hardcore sets, as we walked away to other areas for coverage, we could here the heads screaming as a mass louder than the sound system.

Parking for those that arrived early was not a problem. A bit hefty in price, however that is a venue issue. Entrance into event was easy and by 3 means. Two of which were for general attendance, one for Talent and media. As always, plenty of concession stands and drinks were readily available with not too long of lines. In some areas, floors were littered with trash and slippery due to spilled drinks. Clean up staff faltered a bit. Security was friendly, and local police department was on hand. Stringent rules were in place by Venue. No items such as candy, glowsticks, or backpacks were allowed. The rules tightened even more so than the last time, as CDs were not allowed in either to give away to the masses.

The vibe on the other hand was outstanding. More so than the previous event! As this culture continues to evolve, mutual respect and downright good fun prevailed at this event. Etards were even less present than at the previous event. It was great to see old friends, great sets, varying styles, various ethnicities, positive attitudes all Together As One. Smashing good way to end the year! Jolly Good Show!

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