Tiësto quotes

Tiësto is a world-renowned Dutch DJ, record producer, and electronic music pioneer. His performances at major festivals and chart-topping tracks have made him one of the most influential figures in dance music. He continues to shape the global electronic scene and inspire new generations of artists. Here are 34 of his quotes:

Trance is a very emotional and uplifting form of dance music. It appeals to many people in this way having such a strong connection with emotions. It makes people happy and ready to party. (Tiësto)
I've always wanted to be a DJ so I could play the music I love for other people. That feeling hasn't changed, but my sets are always evolving. In terms of tailoring to a specific crowd, certainly I do play differently depending on the situation. It's a different feel, for example, in a small club versus a festival. View quote
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I love playing FIFA on my PlayStation! View quote
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Most people went to dance shows, but it was basically a table and a DJ playing and not really a spectacular thing. I brought the whole production with the effects - the best sound, the best lighting to blow the fans away. View quote
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No more hellfires and please no more gunfire. View quote
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I integrate music from all over the world in my sets, harmony is what my music and life are built upon. View quote
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Napster is great so long as they put out tracks on there that have been officially released. I don't really mind people downloading my music; I also see it as a compliment. And if you are a real music lover, you want to have the original CD anyway 'cause then you feel more connected to the artist. View quote
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The opportunity to perform my music for billions of people around the globe will be the greatest highlight of my life, I am honoured to be part of the biggest sports event in the world. View quote
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It will be great to have a fashion career during and after my DJ career. View quote
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Growing up, Guess always had these amazing billboards and cool affordable clothing. I wore it then, and I still wear it now! It's come full-circle. When I design the clothes, I have a very good team around me, showing me different pieces and cuts. View quote
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DJs are the new rock stars. (Tiësto)
At the end of the '90s and into 2000, electronic music was still an underground phenomenon, especially in America. View quote
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A 'Magik' session is a journey through different stages of emotions and the 'Search for Sunrise' is more chilling music for when you come home after a party or when you are just about to go to one. View quote
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Sigur Ros make beautiful music. Bloc Party are fantastic and exciting and innovative. View quote
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It doesn't matter if they're famous or not - I just want to meet other creative people who can maybe bring something different to the studio than what I have. I think that's the most important thing for me. View quote
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I got involved in 2003, 2004, with a company called Dance4Life out of Holland. View quote
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Since I was a kid, I always felt the need to share the music I love with as many people as possible, and DJing seemed like the perfect outlet. View quote
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I think I'm commercial underground. I'm not commercial in the way that people consider 'pop,' but I'm not underground in the way that people consider that. either. I am just a cool guy. View quote
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There's an amazing intimate feeling in a small club but an insane rush playing a stadium or festival. View quote
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I spend a lot of time talking to young and emerging producers on Twitter, feeding back thoughts and encouraging them. View quote
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I love suits, but onstage it's too hot. So, I like a nice T-shirt! (Tiësto)
A lot of DJs who started the same time as me, they are not to be seen anymore. And I get so much love and respect from the young DJs, and some of them look up to me or ask me for advice. I am almost like the mentor. View quote
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I like a challenge. I need to feel passionate about something. If I'm not passionate about it, I can't stand it. It has to feel real. DJ'ing, touring, charity work - anything. View quote
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I would love to fall in love and get married and have beautiful children. I mean that's one of the goals in life, I think, to have, and it's a beautiful thing. My sister has kids and all my friends have kids. They show me their, you know their report cards. And I can show them my sports car. View quote
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If you remix, people want to tap into your sound. If you keep that to yourself it makes the sound more special. View quote
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