Empire Strikes Back, Syrous #08 - May 6th 1995 |
Empire Strikes Back, Syrous #08 - May 6th 1995 |
sigma |
Dec 27 2003, 06:40 AM
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TITLE: Syrous #08 - ' Empire Strikes Back '
LOCATION: Old Liberty Street Plant DATE: May 6th 1995 AUDIO: Phantasy {A}{B} - Hype {A}{B} ATTENDANCE: 1600 FEATURED DJ: Dj Hype, Dj Phantasy, MC Reality MEMORIES: The venue for this event has to be my favorite out of them all. So much history with this warehouse. located close to the CNE in and around the old industrial area. It had to be over 100 years old. A single room warehouse with very high ceilings and a glass roof. This particluar warehouse has been used for many Music Videos and other film productions in Toronto. The event was so close to getting shutdown. the property was partially owned by the Police station located near by. To make things worse a Toronto FireMarshall showed up wanting to shut us down. He had been in a fire in the same building over 40 years ago in which he suffered burns to 30 percent fo his body! now how messed up is that. This event hurt us pretty bad finacially but the event went off pretty well concidering all the headaches that night. DESIGN BY: (concept) Chris Smart, (work) Terry Attached image(s) |
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sigma |
Jan 2 2004, 01:12 AM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1983 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Toronto Member No.: 1 Weapon of Choice: - 8mm Bolex |
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Dj Phantasy audio now online. Hype's set will follow shortly.
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swindla007 |
Jan 8 2004, 05:45 AM
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i can honestly say that i think i still have blisters deep under my skin from sweeping the floor and setting everything up at this party. but it makes it worth it everytime i see a commercial or a movie/tv show that is filmed there......i can say i helped clean that area. the hardest part about that day was setting the tarp over the glass ceiling so the light wouldnt bug anyone in the morning....(not that it mattered since it blew off during the party.
there was this one guy who was all wasted at that party that was on stage(like 7 feet up) and he just walked off the back of the stage after pushing some chicks around and he fell right on his face with a loud "smack". that was the funniest! like they say bad karma will kick you in the ass! and having to set up all those exit signs so we wouldnt get shut down? i never wanna do that again! but besides that it was fun ahh, good memories peace |
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"The power of kung fu never fails" - hong kong phooey 1976
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sigma |
Jan 8 2004, 05:50 AM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1983 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Toronto Member No.: 1 Weapon of Choice: - 8mm Bolex |
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lol good times bud. Heres some pictures of the venue
http://thecommunic8r.com/photos/categories.php?cat_id=32 |
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J DuB |
Jan 13 2004, 06:30 AM
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I was at this party... I remember bass soo ruff that yer rib cage would flex!
That night I went home and saw Ernst Zundler's house in Cabbage town get Fire bombed. I was in a cab driving by when the House blew up. I could feel the heat through the glass. that was a hot party |
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SmoothOperator |
Jan 13 2004, 09:47 PM
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If ANYBODY has pictures from this night, I would really appreciate seeing them! That party changed my life forever!
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sigma |
Jan 13 2004, 10:04 PM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1983 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Toronto Member No.: 1 Weapon of Choice: - 8mm Bolex |
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I think I have one or two shots of the crowd but if your looking for empty warehouse shots check this out. I went there last year to take some photos.
I love that warehouse. I think its torn down now. http://thecommunic8r.com/photos/categories.php?cat_id=32 |
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SmoothOperator |
Jan 13 2004, 10:53 PM
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I did see those pics....and I felt a sense of nostalgia like I never have before. Is there any way of confirming if it's torn down? Hell, I wouldn't mind going to see it myself!
I'm interested in seeing your crowd shots from the night too!! Oh, and on a side note...if I recall correctly, I remember going to Pleasure force party there too.....? hmmm no, don't think that's it. Who else used that warehouse for parties? *edit* I believe I'm thinking of Atlantis! |
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alcid |
Jan 16 2004, 06:59 PM
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure Atlantis used that venue as well. Commander Tom did a Live PA there and Marc Spoon was there as well. Wicked venue! |
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Variant |
Jan 16 2004, 07:13 PM
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I thought that space looked familiar. Tripomatic Fairytales was held there. Classic venue!
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alcid |
Jan 16 2004, 07:16 PM
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yeah that's the one. If I remember correctly, they had what looked like hot air-balloon torches heating the place! I took the shuttle to the venue and the guy got lost. |
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swindla007 |
Jan 17 2004, 04:10 PM
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the funny thing about the empire strikes back party was when scott hardkiss showed up...in drag. It was funny becuz in the afternoon he was all "dude what could i possibly do to fuck everyone up?", i couldnt give him any good suggestions i guess cuz he showed up looking like a REAL cheap hooker!!
he is one of the funniest guys i've ever met |
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"The power of kung fu never fails" - hong kong phooey 1976
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sigma |
Jan 19 2004, 05:13 AM
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Administrator Group: Admin Posts: 1983 Joined: 30-November 03 From: Toronto Member No.: 1 Weapon of Choice: - 8mm Bolex |
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Massive crowd in a single high ceiling warehouse. One Stage. One crowd.
Dj Hype |
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CyanAura |
Jan 20 2004, 12:13 AM
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This was my first party. I remember getting off the shuttle bus to see a giant warehouse blaring bass across the fields around it; lights flashing through the windows. I recently sneaked onto the site of the venue and it is still standing; I do believe there are condos going up on the property. One of the best venues of the Toronto of old: tall ceiling, one room -perfect. Also caught the Atlantis party there, amazing light show. ahh the memories!
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catalyst |
Jan 23 2004, 02:46 AM
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Hype looks so young there!
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