Just wanted
to let you know that Motion Notion this year was the best
party I've ever been to. I thought it was good last year,
but this year was amazing!!! and I know all my friends are
in agreement. -Jenny Baker
I just couldn't
contain the grin on my face or the dance in my feet. Thank
you for restoring my faith in mankind, for perservering through
the obstacles and for bringing such excellent music to edmonton.
sincerely, -Michelle Carchrae
The location
was great, the people were really cool, and the music was
absolutely awesome. I've been to Burning Man five times, and
I'd have to say that Motion Notion had a lot of the same great
energy and spirit that makes Burning Man so great. Hat's off
to you for all your hard work. It is much appreciated. -Taco and Lara
Motion Notion
2006 was my first katalyst event and it blew me away!! Honestly,
the encouragement of being in touch with ones self and the
earth really hit me. I figured out many answers in my life
and it was truly a life changing experience. The overall atmosphere
was so uplifting and helped me realize there is still so much
good in our world. To see children there really shows how
genuine the party was. Your main stage was SICK!! I had to
walk up to the dragon painting to see if it was actually plugged
in! From my
neighbors to the security i have met people who i will never
forget and so i thank you for this experience! And i will
definitely see you in 2007!
PEACE and LOVE -Meighan Cote
I just wanted
to say thank you for throwing such an amazing party, i had
one of the best times of my life, everyone was so nice and
the positive vibe of the party was like no other. Anyway I
just wanted to thank you again for such an awesome party,
it made my year :) -Becky Hoglund
The parties
you throw are always very meaningful to me. they are long
lasting memories which affect the way i feel, think, act,
live, love, etc. I want to thank you for the environments
you create in which people are comfortable and influenced
to grow and discover themselves in new ways. -jole danielson
It was my
first time (certainly not my last) and I had a fantastic,
mystical, unforgettable time. Old friends, new friends, conversations
and lessons from the Creator. And then there was the music!!
Gosh! AMAZING!! Words do not do justice. -Leslie-Anne
I just have
to say HOLY SH*T. This year was unbelievable! I came knowing
I was in for a blast but as always you blew my socks off.
The vibe at the party was so awesome not one person I saw
gave me a dirty look or said one bad thing at all. And the
music, I have no words to do it justice. 12 out of 10 man,
without a doubt, I already can't wait till next year, you
should definately make it 4 days if not more. -Matt
I think that alot of people are fairly apathetic and don't
realize how amazing an experience like motion notion can be......
what an amazing weekend it was.. the psy-trance at an outdoor
party really allows for one to make a spiritual connection
with this universe and I thank you for putting on a party
and creating an environment that is literally a parallel universe
when compared to the mundane regular existence that we are
so often forced to come back in to. Thanks so much. -RD Murray
Thanks for an amazing weekend, great organization
and attention to detail, my legs will never be the same again,
what a great bunch of people to spend a weekend with, as the
Sun came up on Sunday morning with such amazing music and
energy from everyone, the moment will always be with us.
First time I’ve been and probable one of the best events
that I can remember. Cheers guys, see you next year. -Matt Delbeke (and Englishman in
Calgary!!)
I just want
to say that i had the time of my life at this years Notion!!
i came up from montana to dance my ass off and that i did..
we talked a little early saturday when astral projection came
out.. i love the outdoors, i live my life to experience the
world and all of its glory and motion notion was absolutly
magical. I truely think that the energy and vibes that everyone
produced at the show brought the wonderful and utterly amazing
northern lights and the beautiful storm clouds that we all
gazed at in aww. I met sooo wany awsome,openminded and layed
back people that i will never forget.. I hopefully will get
to help set up yag camp next year with some of the boys. I
went in the sauna with some fellas and i tell ya what that
is a must.. Iv been traveling all over, and i had to make
a stop for motion notion even though it was waaay out of the
way..i had to drive ALLL the way to california the monday
after, and thats where i am now for a way -MONTANA
Hey Katalyst...
Just wanted to write a note to say how entirely wicked this
past weekends party was...Motion Notion....I'm Australian
& have been going to parties on and off since i was 16
so that would be over 10 years now and without a word of exaggeration
this was the best party ive ever been too.....It completely
blitz's everything....And just when you thought your life
couldn't get any better and had settled for less....My friends
and i arrived at about 12 midnight Friday night to the enchanted
lanterns, amazing art and visual projections and party atmosphere....Ive
never been to such a friendly event....I loved how chilled
everyone was during the day....On Saturday floated about peacefully
in the river to the wicked tunes flowing from the sound-system
and after sat writing by the banks in the shade amongst the
trees eating oranges and watermelon bought from the vendors....It
was too nice....The place was so clean and so un-dusty compared
to other outdoor events ive been to in Aussie....I was completely
blown away as well by how well organized everything was....All
the workshops and films (Amazing selection) and the cleanliness
of everything....Always loo paper and the water tent where
there was free, cold, fresh water....A far cry from some parties
where they shut off the washroom taps so you can purchase
overpriced bottles of water....Mmmm just wanted to share my
happiness and express appreciation for the best weekend of
my life....So big thumbs up and cheers....I hope i can be
in Canada for another one....Thanks heaps.... -Natasha
The evening
was full of surprises, everyone had an awesome time. The northern
lights were so insanely bright that at one point I was walking
to the main stage and looked up at the same time a few other
campers were staring into the sky and we just stood there
and gawked as it was some of the brightest lights I had ever
seen. Strangely enough the northern lights
were moving along with the music, which was really intense
and awesome.
I will never again miss another motion notion as I hadn't
gone last year due
to working, et al. I've never seen so many tents of happy
people in my entire life, this was definitely a great time
I would have to say. I'm still grinning about this party and
will bring more friends next year with me. -one happy camperdarky,
glimpse.org
Great job,
James. This was my first event of this kind ever, and I
certainly attended the right one. The music and scene just
elevated me to a spiritual level, and I danced for the first
time like it was the last time, forever, alone, just me, the
music, ultimate reality/God. I'm sure you don't get as much
recognition as you deserve for this, but if it means anything,
I think you accomplished what you set out to do. Can't wait
for Sonic Playground!
"A child's rhyme stuck in my head. It said that life
is but a dream. I've spent so many years in question, to find
I've known this all along...."
-Peace, Andre Lalonde
I think the
venue is absolutely perfect...it's large enough to have lots
of space to roam around in, and yet the party is contained
in the space. The riverside tent was absolute genious by the
way. Very, very cool trail down to the river and the decorations
were beautiful. I have to say Katalyst puts on the absolute
BEST parties, hands down. All the effort you put into Motion
Notion clearly makes it, in my opinion, THE party to go to
of the year. I know my friends and I had an absolutely amazing
time, and we're all counting down until next year (as we did
last year). I enjoyed every single dj
there, there was not one moment where I thought "this
music sucks, lets check out the other tent", which happens
frequently at most large parties. For me, the music was absolute
heaven, with the perfect mix of prog house and psy trance.
The visuals were so amazing that I don't even have the words
to explain.It's hard to suggest what could possibly top this
year's party, I thought it was perfect. The price is extremely
fair, for an entire weekend of great music, lighting, camping,
river, etc. I met people that drove all the way down from
Winnipeg for it, so that tells me something is working. I
hope you don't change much about the party. The vibe on both
nights was very different...fri seemed more of a "crazy
party night", sat was way more trippy and psychedellic,
and I thought that was an awesome combination. Anyways,
thanks again for the BEST weekend I've had all summer, and
I'm looking forward to next years! -Irene
Dear Katalyst
I thought motion notion was absolutely amazing! The music
was stellar and the vibe was fantastic. Rangeton park was
also an amazing location and the weather? Could not have been
better. I know at least two dozen people--rock and roll types
included--who would have had a total blast...next year, I'
m bringing more friends!
Thanks, -Jered Stuffco
I think if
you keep doing what your doing its going to get bigger and
bigger...werd of mouth is what it takes. Shambalah is the
same way....I have to say you did a great job on variety of
music I know that was a key factor in alot of my friends going
this year. I totally enjoyed Motion Notion this year and have
already convinced a number of people who didn't come this
year to go next year....so I'll see ya at sonic playground
and next year same place! -Kareena
PS this should have been first.....THANKYOU very much for
throwing one of the best parties I've been to in a long time!
The lighting
and visuals were amazing, the music was great every day at
pretty much every stage, and there was just an awesome vibe.
You guys definitley fixed all the problems that occured last
year (music playing to long, general disorganization), And
everything came together this year. I think next year will
be the best yet because word of mouth will travel and i bet
twice as many people come! So, Thank you for such an amazing
party and i will be defintely be out to support it again next
year. -Genevieve
This will
have been the party of the year for me, the location was fckn
spectacular, weather was amazing, good vibes throughout and
the music lineup was quite impressive (being a breaks fiend
i don't usually like most of the thumping 4/4 played) with
psy, breaks and even trip hop (props again on your set james,
definately different which is lacking in most sets) -Chris
My name's
Matt Kuefler. I've attended the last three MNs and I have
to say that I don't believe that there is anything that you
guys can improve on. Every year I come back you guys blow
my mind bigger, better, and in ways you can't imagine. You
guys had great music, great shows, great DJs, and even better
staff. You created such a warm atmosphere that everyone I
talked to said that the only thing they didn't like about
the weekend was packing up Sunday morning. This last point
about the people was the most important part of my weekend.
You guys managed to attract the right people to the right
place, at the right time.
In conclusion, thank you. MN was the best weekend I've had
all summer, and those that travelled with me have said the
exact same. They would also like to extend their appreciation
and thanks for such an amazing weekend. Keep it up! I'll most
definitely see you guys next year if not at Sonic. Have fun,
and keep partying for the people.
Sincerly, -Matt Kuefler
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