Ibiza 2012 Special
What is your favourite memory of Ibiza 2012?
“Playing at a private party for my friend Max Gotschallk’s 40th birthday, great vibes till the last record.”
Tune of the summer?
“Todd Terje’s ‘Inspector Nortse’ : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHiqPG0526U
Most overplayed record of the summer?
“By myself? Probably Justin Martin & PillowTalk’s “The Gurner”. Not that it shouldn’t have been overplayed though…”
Favourite resident DJ on the island?
“I think what Luciano did at Pacha by showing the world it can be done with a little bit of that undergound chic without losing the sexiness is admirable.”
Why is Ibiza still the best party location in the world?
“Is it? I love Ibiza because of it’s many faces, sure you can party…but generally you can do so much more; chill out, enjoy life like nowhere else, food, friends, sun, sea. The whole package.”
Ibiza is now split straight down the middle with serious DJs spinning quality house and techno on one side, and DJs playing the big room bangers on the other. Discuss…
“Nothing to discuss, cause I’m caught right in the middle. I despise categories and genres who dictate what is cool and what is not, I love music and I mix it all up, sure I look for relevant sounds, but if that ends up being a No. 1 record…why not? I would be proud.”
What new party caused the biggest splash in their debut summer this year? And why?
“Hard for me to judge. I had a terrible time at Amnesia’s Popstars if thats anything to go by.. haha…”
Favourite restaurant and beach in Ibiza?
“Es Torrent and it’s restaurant is always quality. Fish Shack is perfection.”
Do you think the 123 Rocktronic Festival that featured the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Elton John, Sting, David Guetta and Tiesto this year is an important addition to the Ibiza summer, or do you think it is a case of one too many party on an already bulging season?
“I heard it was very hard to fill the place up, I think it’s also rather ambitous to run such a big festival on a relative small (ish) isand, but hey.. it had to start somewhere, it might be a grower.”
What is the one record that will always remind you of Ibiza…?
“Stardust – ‘The Music Sounds Better With You’ : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdeMvR–ICk
Best venue in Ibiza and why?
“Pacha: It has a quality that can’t be bought or duplicated; the smell, the history the authenticity.”
A lot of money has been spent on the island in recent years improving things, what do you think is the biggest improvement on the island?
“Safety on roads for sure, I remember the years when many people died or were seriously injured in traffic accidents. A big improvement for sure.”
What nationality are the craziest people on the dancefloor?
“The Argentinians!! (I’m going tomorrow! www.5k.tv for tour schedule)
Breakthrough artist of 2012?
“Todd Terje.”
If you had to pick one person to go out clubbing with in Ibiza, who would it be?
“Mick Jagger.”
And finally, tell us about your first trip to the white isle…
“Many moons ago and very very hazy…”
