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Reviewed: The Gallery with Markus Schulz and Trance Generation Reported by Agnes Klos / Submitted 30-12-09 18:42 The Gallery is a London clubbing institution, having been at the heart of the scene for well over a decade. With some of the biggest of international stars gracing its decks every week, if ever you are at a loss for somewhere to go on a Friday night, it’s a sure fire way of hearing top class artists. Our correspondent, Agnes Klos, visited one Friday for a stellar line up and discovered a place to dance her head off. A long time ago when I began my adventure with clubbing I heard about an eminent London club night called The Gallery. Unfortunately, I never got around to checking it out before the legendary Turnmills closed its doors. Afterwards I was sadly convinced that I’d missed my chance of ever being part of that Friday night phenomenon. Luckily (with the move over to Ministry of Sound), opportunities to attend were still available and so I visited The Gallery on 4th December to hear trance supremo Markus Schulz. The Gallery at Turnmills had claimed to be the best trance night in the country for over 13 years. It used to draw hordes of clubbers by presenting a line-up full of leading DJs such as Armin van Buuren (voted the No.1 DJ in the World at DJ Mag Top 100 Awards - for the past three consecutive years), Tiësto or Paul Oakenfold. It was obvious that a sheer crowd of Gallery fans would follow it wherever it was moved. Luckily, this quality club night instead of dying out found a new residency home at Ministry of Sound – the club which proudly continues the legacy. The first Saturday in December means to many the beginning of the festive period. Therefore, it is almost necessary to kick it off in style. For me there was no better way to do it than with my recently discovered underground deck wizard - Ercole Lugari aka DJ ERC. He set up the upbeat and lively atmosphere in Baby Box which was hosting Trance Generation that night. His warm-up set was spot on and received superb acclaim up until 11.30pm. If you are - like me - a bit new on the trance scene then you might not have heard about Trance Generation before. I overheard my friends talking, with a sparkle of excitement in their eyes, about their memories connected to past parties. Curious as I am I began digging into the past… Five years ago the trance scene in London was bubbling. But there was still a gap which could be filled in only with true passion, love for music and quality sound. A bunch of enthusiasts Ehren Stowers, Gary Ramsden, Nigel Lewis and Boris Bosniac, joined their brains together in one legendary and memorable project during 2004: Trance Generation at The Soundshaft. Their parties attracted a bunch of gorgeous people with similar lifestyles and mindsets. The parties signified an important event in a clubbers calendar, with a promise to transform an everyday life into an unforgettable journey, at least for one night. Clubbers came to TG and left with friendships which survived many storms that appeared on their life paths later on. Unfortunately, these much loved parties described by many as ‘one of London’s best-kept secrets’ stopped after two years. They came back in 2008 with a re-launched party at Hidden and again just recently when Odyssey reunited its strengths with the Trance Generation DJs. If you were at Ministry on 4th December and encountered TG for the first time like me, you were probably blown away with the quality of the music. After DJ ERC came Dan Cooper who created an electric atmosphere, very quickly filling the intimate space of Baby Box to the brim with clubbers. Those who had known TG were visibly happy to "Be part of it" again. It was truly moving to see them singing the words of every song, with memories seemingly engraved in their heads. When Ehren Stowers took over the decks at 12.30 the party was in the full swing. Top tunes like Silence by Delirium were dropped on us, instantly creating a deeper connection with music, melting hearts and at the same time cementing total unity among the crowd. A shower of hands shot high in the air whenever a wave of uplifting trance burst from the speakers. “Something beautiful! Whenever I think about TG I have a warm feeling in my heart”, said my Polish friend. I felt growing warmth inside me and an eagerness to hug all fellow clubbers around me. Till the very end of the night Serge, Corderoy and Gary Ramsden did the magic inside the DJ box. When I closed my eyes in the Trance Generation room I was no longer inside a club but on a beach, dancing barefoot on sand. But of course The Gallery on that cold December night could not be limited only to Baby Box. Despite the fact that I could have spent the entire night with Trance Generation I wanted to hear Markus Schulz that evening as well. Forcing myself to come out of the trance bubble, I headed towards the main room. On my way I had to go through the Bar which was hosted by Berwick Street Sessions. DJs such as Jordi Sanchez, Kenny Hawkes, Justin Harris and Timo Garcia were serving some stomping electronic sounds. Although more chatting than dancing went on in that room the atmosphere was bustling. More and more people were flooding from every direction onto the dancefloor in the main room known also as the Box. All gathered in anticipation of the one and only Markus Schulz. But the clubbers had already been feeling pretty exhilarated after a series of killer tunes presented by earlier DJs: Gavyn Mytchel playing till 1am and then Jerome Isma-Ae till 2.30. I was pleasantly surprised by Schulz's powerful set. I had never heard him play before but as soon as he appeared behind the decks he seemed ready to set the party off with a bang. His euphoric and melodic tunes made the dancefloor ignite with joy. The Gallery proudly showed him off as the new resident in 2008 as he joined the ranks of Tall Paul, Sister Bliss and Sander Van Doorn. Definitely, Markus Schulz had proved to me his status as a global DJ and I grasped every minute of his set with delight. In addition, two very hot blonde dancers, wearing nothing but skimpy clothes and dancing provocatively in front of enthralled clubbers, were undoubtedly a bonus. In the middle of Markus’ set I went to the back of the room on purpose – I wanted to admire the terrific lighting system in the Box. I loved watching the swarming crowd moving forward into the rave as fire was thrown out on the screens above their heads. When people happily disappear in a shower of lasers you know there’s magic happening. Following Markus Schulz was John Askew who kept us going till 4am and generated some pretty loud positive reactions from the crowd. I must admit, it was an epic night rounded off beautifully by talented Gallery house resident The Viceroy. The only downside I found that night – and this is a personal opinion - was the fact that it was predominantly a younger crowd so being over 25 I found it nicer to come with a group of friends to avoid feeling like the oldest on the dancefloor! To finish up, it is worth mentioning that for those who claimed trance was not their cup of tea but still wanted to enjoy The Gallery, the top floor Loft offered an alternative. It presented famous Get Twizted with their massive banging electro tunes. Here all those who love dirty electro house were literally taken to heaven as Get Twizted resident Kev Reason and their regular DJ Mike Fry spun their own razor edged electro and also got the crowd rocking! Watch out for an interview with Trance Generation promoter Ehren Stowers next week! Share this article : : : Follow HarderFaster on Photos courtesy of Agnes Klos. Not to be reproduced without permission. Share this :: : : : Follow HarderFaster :: Other Features By Agnes Klos: Back2Basics - 10 Years of Party Productions & Tomorrowland Stage Hosts Atmosphere Records - The opening of IBIZA 1936 Entering the world of Waldfrieden in Germany with DJoanna Piracy is not a crime – sail away with Feestgedruis! Progressive flavours with DJ R'Deem ahead of Neelix party The views and opinions expressed in this review are strictly those of the author only for which HarderFaster will not be held responsible or liable. Comments:

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