There has been much criticism on the live-set Avicii played on the mainstage of Ultra music festival this year. Avicii previewed his new album in co-operation with musicians playing instruments live on stage.  Only by looking at the comments of the soundcloud you can tell that a lot of people were not amused. Avicii felt the need to explain himself to his fans. Here below you can read the statement Avicii posted online earlier this day.

Wow looks like I stirred up some controversy with my set friday night at UMF. Seeing alot of people who dont understand. My full set wasn’t being streamed, only the last 40ish minutes with all new material from my album.

In a 75 minute set, I brought a 15 minute different breakdown with live musicians to a festival with nonstop dance music for 3 days straight 2 weeks in a row . I really wanted to switch things up and do something fun and different, as I always strive for, and this album is about experimentation and about showing the endless possibilities of house and electronic music. Its about how to incorporate acoustic instruments from different styles and influences you wouldnt expect and still stay true to your own sound and musicality which for me has always been about the melodies and positive energy. I will always produce music that I love and listen to. But my album is certainly not “country”, and people have gotten hung up on an instrument we used for the live cover of a song. Every song on the album is a fusion with house and electronic music.

We wanted to make a statement, and theres really no better place to make one than UMF mainstage. People will soon see what it’s all about.

My music is open to anyone who wants to listen to it and I will always stay true to my sound. Love you all who listen with open hearts and open minds. These past few months Ive been so lucky to have had the chance to work with so many talented artists and to bring them there when I launch the album was amazing and they all did an amazing job.

This was my first time performing with a band and I couldnt have asked for more a professional team, I really want to thank Michael Einziger and his fiancee, Ben Kenney and Jose Pasillas II from Incubus, Aloe Blacc, legend Mac Davis, Audra Mae and Dan Tyminski for joining me on stage.

Avicii promo video for Miami Ultra Music Festival 2011.

ULTRA DATES ARE OF COURSE 25-27 MARCH

Includes the following snippets of 2011 releases:

TRACK #1: “Armin van Buuren ft Laura V – Drowning (Avicii’s Unnamed Mix)
TRACK #2: “Avicii vs Sebastian Drums – SNUS”
TRACK #3: “Tim Berg – Before This Night Is Through (Bad Things)”
TRACK #4: “Avicii – ‘ID’”
TRACK #5: “Avicii – Nothing Without You (Instrumental Mix)”

Download: Avicii – Le7els_001 [10.06.2011]

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Download: Avicii – Le7els 003 – Guest Mix Norman Doray [29.09.2011]

Tracklist:

Norman Doray Guest Mix:

Tracklist:

01. ASH – Gun vs. Coldplay – Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Avicii ‘Tour’ Mix)
02. Avicii ft Yolanda Selini – Don’t Give Up On Us (Enough Is Enough)
03. ASH – Let Me Show You Love (ASH & Avicii ‘Hype Machine’ Mix)
04. GTA feat. Zashanell – U&I
04. Henrik B – Acid Rocker [The Mansion] w/ Justice vs. Simian – We Are Your Friends (Acapella)
05. Diddy & Dirty South vs Green Velvet & Nicky Romero – Im Coming Home in a Flash (Avicii Ultra Bootleg)
06. Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji – Pressure (Alesso Remix)
07. Hard Rock Sofa, St. Brothers - Blow Up (Thomas Gold vs. Axwell Remix) w/ Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Acapella)

Avicii and Nicky Romero announce the real name of there awesome new track. Rumors where going around on the internet that this track was called ”Fuck School”. But now we know the real name of this track ”NickTim” named after the 2 young producers. (Nick)y Romero and Avicii A.K.A. (Tim) Bergling. In this preview you can hear the acapella  of Justice – D.A.N.C.E. which Avicii cleverly mixed together at DC Armory in Washington.

Listen and Download the liveset where Avicii played this track for the first time. Avicii at Super Glow – DC Armory Washington

Avicii start this year with his residency at Ushuaia. For six weeks he will be playing at this Ibiza beach hotel on every Sunday. (except 5th of aug.) Last year there was much to do around this luxurious holiday paradise. There was a residency of the swedish house mafia, Luciano with his vagabondos parties and Defected Records. This year is no less than Avicii turn with the at night family to claim the decks. The At Night Family is avicii’s management. This means that he brings a variety of artists. This Edition Avicii welcomes Oliver Ingrosso the nephew of Sebastian Ingrosso.

Line Up At Night Family – Ushuaia Ibiza

Avicii
Dada Life
Joachim Garraud
Oliver Ingrosso