Although we like ‘after’ party’s there can only be one birthday
Today (February 3rd, 2012) it is 5 years ago EMPortal started its journey with a mission: to build a platform for discussion, to spread the music we like, exchange of ideas, music and perception – a worldwide view on global electronic music.
Growth was not our main goal but after 5 years we can conclude that a population of over 800 members can be considered a serious sign of being ‘grown up’; appreciation and certainly one of the main motivators to continue and develop new initiatives and ideas.
Today we celebrate the mark on an era and the start of a new one. After 5 years I think we might say that 'The Portal' in a certain way has become a ‘launchpad’ for ‘space travelling’ and emportal.info a true synonym for The Gateway to Electronic Music.
February 3rd, 2007 was a special day as after a week of experimentation it became clear that we had found a good balance between content and ‘look’ which explains why today’s appearance doesn’t look so different from what we created 5 years ago. The logo, layout and many familiar forums became popular meeting spots and remained as they originally started. However the most important became the members and visitors who made us what we are now.
A few things and people should be mentioned:
- Dirk van Rumpt and Richard Lainhart; EMP members who passed away in 2011 and who will be deeply missed,
- Kimmo Heikkilä; our designer for his tremendous work and efforts
- Max Delissen; for his work completing The Album
- Rene (van der Wouden) for being there the early ‘days’
- Stef (VCO1) for being there always
And
For their commitment to this place and symbolising many others for their faith and input I would like to mention the members that registered the first day (February 3rd, 2007) and still visit us on a regular basis:
Altus, qwave, M@kz Delissen, FSP Marcel, Dirk†, ambientlive, johnsculpture, Vietgrove, the glimmer room, modulator_esp, Phrozenlight, Parallel Worlds, ultramusicman, Mach die Fliege, curamonga, Feb birth, Jon, redphil
EMPortal went from here to there
For this special occasion I would like to invite everybody to use the ‘there’ as your temporary wallpaper, make a picture of it and publish it here (before March 1st, 2012). The most original image will be rewarded with a ‘two pack’ (Album + Sequel).
Due to the past 6 busy months I haven’t been able to complete the Sequel yet however it is in the pipeline and will be finished within 2 to 3 months.
Thanks everybody!
Keep in touch and enjoy the party
Happy Birthday EMPortal!
