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slowhands · 01-16-2012 06:12 AM

I've never gone to one but I really want to. I love electro music so I think I'll enjoy it more than a typical bar or club.

Are there any experiences and tips you veteran ravers would like to share?? (hope theres at least one person here thats been to one)

Brian · 01-16-2012 06:36 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSJQ-zaek...re=related

***Mark*** · 01-16-2012 09:16 AM

Just dance and enjoy the music. If you see a chica giving you the eyes, move over and start dancing with her and say what's up. Raves are pretty laid back.

Oh, and don't hit on girls who or on ecstasy, unless you're on it too. Poor form.

SeXyBaCk · 01-16-2012 12:19 PM

Been to some, outdoor major ones twice i think and a couple in just indoors. They're loud. I actually advise you to bring some earplugs just in case it gets too much for you. When I went i went with a group just to do it. From the.. people, girls i met at raves most were airheads, like hairdressers...just looking to put on crazy outfits, wear crazy hair and make up, but hookups do happen. Depends on what you're looking for. People go to dance and get that happy tingle feeling all over their body, no to very little conversation going on at raves.

slowhands · 01-16-2012 08:50 PM

:O whats wrong about hitting on girls on ecstasy! I thought thats what its for.

slowhands · 01-16-2012 08:53 PM

@ sexyback

I ain't worried about the airheads, I'm not gonna go to a rave to meet potential girlfriends.

Isn't it kinda lame to go to these places and have earplugs on??? I've been to enough concerts so I will probably be alright.

Oh! and as a guy....what should you wear to rave?

Brian · 01-16-2012 09:03 PM

slowhands Wrote:@ sexyback

I ain't worried about the airheads, I'm not gonna go to a rave to meet potential girlfriends.

Isn't it kinda lame to go to these places and have earplugs on??? I've been to enough concerts so I will probably be alright.

Oh! and as a guy....what should you wear to rave?

6 packs and tattoo lol.

Actually, almost anything. Rave is the ultimate peacocking land. I saw guys literally walk into the rave with nothing except their "male thong". Scary as shit but it's probably affective for them if they have 6 packs.

Heisenberg · 01-16-2012 09:48 PM

I never have, but I want to. One of the hottest girls I've ever seen was at an ATB show a few years back. She even gave me some solid eye contact... too bad I was just nodding my head behind everyone like a geek.../sigh Still, great experience.

I gotta learn to dance.

IdEngager · 01-16-2012 10:03 PM

slowhands Wrote:@ sexyback
Isn't it kinda lame to go to these places and have earplugs on??? I've been to enough concerts so I will probably be alright.

I'd bring earplugs to almost any live music event just in case it gets way too loud... trust me your ears will thank you years down the road! Even minor tinnitus is a pain in the ass.

SeXyBaCk · 01-17-2012 12:24 PM

Quote:@ sexyback

I ain't worried about the airheads, I'm not gonna go to a rave to meet potential girlfriends.

Isn't it kinda lame to go to these places and have earplugs on??? I've been to enough concerts so I will probably be alright.

Oh! and as a guy....what should you wear to rave?

Damn right it's lame. But just bring them. If you end up close to the sound system you'll remember why you brought them. As someone pointed out even just a temporary ear trauma can really make you feel very ill and down.

Any raves I've been to there's also plenty of eye candy. Even the girls you know (if you're bringing any) will go all out and dress up in stuff you'd least expect to see them in. As for your yourself... anything ridiculous you've been given or misguided purchases from/in the past .. now time to bring it out, ridiculously tight glittery shiny tshirts .. anything colourful, heels, you can even have someone give you make up. Makes sure you're dressed according to the temperature though. Spandex is common, and less is more.

Enjoy.

Those of you who consider recreational dancing a skill... it's just a question of conquering your own inhibition.

***Mark*** · 01-17-2012 06:50 PM

SeXyBaCk Wrote:Those of you who consider recreational dancing a skill... it's just a question of conquering your own inhibition.

Yup... dancing to electronic music requires no skill or technique at all. Just start moving to the beat and make everything else up as you go.

Brian · 01-17-2012 10:03 PM

Mark Wrote:Yup... dancing to electronic music requires no skill or technique at all. Just start moving to the beat and make everything else up as you go.

That's true to an extent. Serious raver do practice their dancing though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01-y5HEGMUc

Liquid dance and another less common is break dancing.

Justin · 01-19-2012 02:18 AM

Get light gloves, get good and you'll have girls swarming you the entire night.

That's what worked for me. The problem is that being on E gives you absolutely no drive to hook up with girls. You'd rather dance and move to the music and be in the moment unless the girl is there conveniently next to you which I just grab her and start makin out with her. It's a bit of a double edged sword. It's nice because girls are easy but it also kills your sex drive and motivation.

slowhands · 01-20-2012 07:16 AM

By light gloves do you mean those finger flashlights? I've seen people where them before they look pretty cool....what exactly do you mean by "get good". Get good at what?

E kills your sex drive :confused: I thought it was suppose to increase it! No E for me.

***Mark*** · 01-20-2012 07:44 AM

I've talked to some guys who get horny on E. For me, it makes me lose all interest in sex.

Kunio · 01-20-2012 01:14 PM

I've been to a couple wild parties that were basically raves with the DJ, flashing lights, etc. I ended up dancing with a few girls and getting a few makeout sessions. Unfortunately, the chicks usually suck at making out. The last time I did it, the only thing I could think about is how much better my ex was at making out. The only girl I had the balls to ask if she wanted to take if further (just wanted to chill on the couch) at a party shot me down. I'm wondering if girls at these things are just looking to fool around a little and don't really want to put out or if I was just unlucky this one time. Well, I guess it doesn't have to only be one or the other. Could be both. Probably is.

Justin · 01-20-2012 03:25 PM

slowhands Wrote:By light gloves do you mean those finger flashlights? I've seen people where them before they look pretty cool....what exactly do you mean by "get good". Get good at what?

E kills your sex drive :confused: I thought it was suppose to increase it! No E for me.

Yea, that's exactly what it is. E naturally makes me move very fluid to the music. So it makes for some pretty awesome movements from my hands. I guess its something that I'm naturally good at since I always get called over to give somebody a show. Not quite too sure about anyone else. I don't practice, I just kind of roll with it. Some people like using flashy techniques but I just try and go with the music

E completely kills my sex drive. I just want to talk to everyone.

Brian · 01-20-2012 04:32 PM

slowhands Wrote:By light gloves do you mean those finger flashlights? I've seen people where them before they look pretty cool....what exactly do you mean by "get good". Get good at what?

E kills your sex drive :confused: I thought it was suppose to increase it! No E for me.

This is easily the most impressive lightshow video i've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrB_0h1IuNQ

FirstAidKit · 01-23-2012 03:58 PM

If you are into electro I would recommend checking out a Bugged Out night or weekend - I think they do a couple of shows a year in the US, a lot more in Europe. I just spent the weekend raving it up and am a shadow of my former self.

Count me in for completely losing my sex drive on E, though I do enjoy physical contact.

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