The Paris superstar bringing big room happiness
2011 proved to be a highly productive year for Gregori Klosman with a prolific list of remix projects, original releases and DJ performances across the year. Last year saw Gregori remix two David Guetta tracks including the chart topping ‘Where Them Girls At‘ and ‘Titanium‘ as well as Lady Gaga’s ‘Americano‘. In addition to these Gregori also worked on remixes for the likes of Avicii, Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick and Jochen Miller. Gregori’s original 2011 tracks were equally as impressive with labels such as Spinnin’, Dirty Dutch, Flamingo and Xtra Life only too keen to sign his productions up for release. In November, Gregori performed at the amazing Dirty Dutch Blackout event in Amsterdam alongside Chuckie where 30,000 people were in attendance. Fast-forward to the present and Gregori has kick started 2012 by playing to a sell-out crowd at his first ever performance at London’s world-famous Ministry Of Sound, continuing his Dirty Dutch residency at Kaufleuten in Zurich and releasing his stunning remix of Jared Dietch’s ‘You’re Not Alone‘ which has garnered support from the likes of Kaskade, Tiesto, Chuckie and many more. An exciting year ahead beckons…
“My DJ heroes are Daft Punk forever. So I grew up with French house in my ears, which is really melodic, but it is hard to say who influenced me the most. I’ve been a big fan of Erick Morillo, Bob Sinclar, Steve Angello, Robbie Rivera, etc…I also really liked more dirty techno and hardteck when I was young and clubbing before I became a DJ. The result is I can’t now separate beautiful melodies and nasty drops…”
You live in Paris. Who are your big music mates in your beautiful city?
“My best friend is Tristan Garner, and I have also great musician/dj friends : Bob Sinclar, Michael Calfan, Michael Canitrot, to name a few.”
What is the current top 10 you are spinning?
Kaskade feat. Skylar Grey – Room For Happiness (Gregori Klosman Remix)
Chuckie – Together
Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay – In My Mind (Axwell Mix)
Kelly Clarkson – What Doesn’t Kill You (Promise Land Remix)
Qulinez – Troll
Chris Lake – Build Up (Tommy Trash Remix)
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj – Turn Me On (Michael Calfan Remix)
Glowinthedark – Light’s out
Nicky Romero – Toulouse
Vitodito & Oza – Kawaii(Re-Lectro Extended Mix)
Massive new remix of Kaskade & Sklar Grey’s ‘Room For Happiness’ – tell us about the mix which Pete Tong played to the world last week…
“Kaskade contacted me after listening my remix of ‘You’re Not Alone’. he really enjoyed the sound and asked me if I can remix his new single with Skyar Grey’s amazing voice. I was stoked and glad he loves my remix. It’s been good in the charts.”
You recently performed at Ministry of Sound in London last week for the first time. What was that experience like?
“Like a dream come true. Ministry of Sound is a name you can’t ignore even if you’re not into house music scene.”
Are you looking forward to the Miami WMC in a few weeks time, what do you think of it and where will you be performing?
“I’m very excited to go there, as I’m gonna release a collaboration with Chuckie and meet a lot of friends. I’m gonna also play at Amnesia for the Dirty Dutch party on March 22nd.”
We interviewed Chuckie a couple of weeks ago whilst he was on the beach in Aruba – you have made some cool music together as you just mentioned – how did you two first hook up and what is it about his production you admire?
“I contacted him via twitter as he supported lots of my music, and arranged to work together. I admire his energy as a DJ and producer. He is really aware of dance floor reaction and you can hear it in his tunes.“
How did the NERVO remix happen?
“One day he told me, “hey let’s remix this together”. What could I say except HELL YEAH!!! Then we worked the track on Skype back & forth on the internet.”
You have a residency at the Dirty Dutch night at Kaufleuten in Zurich – what’s that place like?
“It looks like an old theatre with crazy crowd. I love that place as it’s a big energy every time.”
Not many people know this, but Gregori Klosman is really good at…
“Photoshop and riding a motorcycle…”
Your love of music is well known, you like anything from Hip Hop to Pop and Rock as well as dance. So if we came back to yours after a club, what is the Gregori Klosman Back To Mine 10 you would spin us to mellow us out…
Daft Punk – Rollin & Scratchin
Prodigy – Smack My Bitch Up
Fat Boy Slim – Right Here Right Now
ACDC – Thunderstruck
Eminem – My Name Is
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
Notorious B.I.G. – Warning
Demon – You Are My high
Michael Jackson – Earth Song
Steve Angello – Teasing Mr Charlie
Daft Punk are obviously important to you – have you been hearing the rumours that the boys may well be back in the studio soon…?
“I hope it’s true. Let’s all cross our fingers…”
Tell us about your studio set up…
“No hardware, a MacPro 8core, 2 screens, one midi keyboard from EDIROL. One MOTU basic soundcard. I use Logic pro 8 and most importantly, my monitors are FOCAL TWIN 6 BE + SUB.”
What is your guilty pleasure song?
“Should I call my lawyer first haha. Nothing comes to mind instantly, but let’s say Skrillex – Bangarang. I feel guilty when I play this in front of people who don’t seem to have open mind…”
What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
“Think for yourself and never let others tell you what you can’t do.”
What is the finest record you have ever played to a dance floor?
“Roger Sanchez feat GTO – Turn on The Music (Axwell Remix).”
What is coming next studio wise from Master Klosman in 2012?
“I have 5 tracks ready. A collab with Chuckie, one with Bassjackers and 3 solo tracks. Expect more melodic vocal material from me in 2012 .”
