DMCWORLD’S tip for Ibiza star of 2012. Dancefloors get ready
A massive summer season ahead for you with some stunning gigs at Amnesia and also with David Guetta at Pacha. Tell us about your first time in Ibiza – who were the DJs and what were the clubs you first heard and stepped into…
“The first time I went to Ibiza was back in 2008. It is every DJ’s dream to be able to play on that island. I remember my first gig was for David Guetta at Pacha, the club was packed and the people crazy! I also played for Cream at Amnesia that same year. The terrace is such a great place and the crowd is amazing, especially around 5-6 am. I also came to Cafe Mambo to see a few DJ’s playing like Eric Prydz. It was a great experience and the beginning of a love story. Ibiza is not only a place where you party, it’s also a great destination for holidays with amazing beaches and nice people…”
Tell us about the studio work you have been doing with Mr Guetta recently…
“David and I have a really good relationship. This man is, before being a big superstar now, a real music lover and it is always a pleasure to be with him in the studio. We are currently working on a track together but with our busy schedules, especially his, it is hard to find time to finish it. Anyway its gonna be huge, we can’t wait for the release!”
What is your current top 10 you are spinning?
“I don’t know if I have a top 10 at the moment but there are a few tracks I really love like “Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa – Here We Go”, “Eric Prydz – Allein”, “Kurd Maverick – Hell Yeah” or “Deniz Koyu – Bong”…”
Your musical journey was greatly helped by your parents who introduced you to music at an early age – who were the artists they were playing to you that had you jumping around the house back then?
“They played a lot of music but mostly pop/rock music. I remember they loved “Yes”, “Moby”, “The Cranberries”, “Oasis” or “Portishead”. So many I can’t tell them all but I think it really helped my ears to understand how music is made…”
If you hadn’t have become a musician – what do you think you would have pursued career wise?
“I started medicine studies but I had to stop because music took too much time and it was the year I released ‘Magenta.’“
Where did you first meet your close friends Norman Doray and Pierre de la Touche who you created ‘Let U Go’ with…
“We met on the internet, on Joachim Garraud’s forum. Back in 2005 we were only a few on the electronic scene and we were making filtered disco house. Big Daft Punk influence!”
The single that you made under ‘The Freshmakers’ moniker received big support from many big DJs – who were your early DJ heroes though?
“I loved Axwell and Eric Prydz, Stuart Price, Bob Sinclar, Ian Carey…Their music was so housey … really different from what we can hear today.”
Pete Tong famously jumped on your remix of Geyster’s ‘Under The Fuse Of Love’ which went to No. 2 in the UK club chart – did you know immediately you had made something special?
“Not at all. I was making music without any pressure and when my tracks got support, I was like “ok cool”. When Pete played that Geyster remix, I did not know who he was. Yeah I know shame on me! But you know, I was doing music in my bedroom, releasing tracks like this, that’s all. I was really far from the business and the EDM industry. So when I finished that, the Geyster track I did not know it had anything special, I just produced something that I would like to hear!”“
Who are the big producers from around the world you are currently respecting?
“Deadmau5, Eric Prydz, Justice and Kavinsky.”
What are your thoughts on 2 current dance music topics :
1. The immense popularity of EDM in America – are they throwing too much money at the scene too soon?
2. Swedish House Maffia splitting up
“1. It is good to know America is now open to Dance Music. A few years ago, you could only hear hip hop in night clubs. Now it is very different, even on the radio stations etc…America wants electronic music. The only problem is that they are still really focused on big/commercial acts. Today everything goes really fast and they are paying big, big money for artists that nobody knew 2 years ago. I think this well reflects how America consumes: FAST and NO LIMIT. I don’t have any problem with that but I’m just scared that they might get tired of EDM quickly…
2. If they want to split up… They must have their personal reasons. But to be honest, they did better music when they were separate acts before. Swedish House Mafia was their commercial side and maybe they want to go back to their roots! I would love to hear more “Together” or “Feel The Vibe” tracks!”
What is coming next studio wise from you…?
“Loads of things. New track with David Guetta but also new original tracks, I have so many unfinished projects…”
Have your parents ever come and seen you DJ – if so, what was that like?
“My dad went to one of my shows a few years ago. It was at Queen, great experience! He’s more into pop/rock but I think he enjoyed the party. More recently, he also came to see me at David Guetta’s tour in France. I was playing before David and there were like 13,000 people there.”
Best club you have ever played at?
“So many great clubs..the best one would be Warehouse in Tokyo if I had to give one. I played there in 2008, it was mental !!!! Japanese people know how to party! Papaya in Zrce, Croatia is also a very good one!”
What is your anthem of the summer?
“Don’t have any at the moment but I’m really into that Eric Prydz’ “Allein” track. So fresh and so summer…”
Why do you and David Guetta work so well in the studio – what are you good at – and what is he good at?
“He knows what people want, he knows what kind of music is going to be big in the coming months and he is really sensitive. He loves melodies, what gives you goosebumps. And we get on really well on that point. I’m more into the technical side, building up the track, making it sound good…etc.”
Not many people know this, but Arno Cost is really good at…
“Playing chess, poker and drawing. When I have a break between two studio sessions, that’s what I do ! It is definitely hard to find time with the gigs and the studio but there are so many beautiful or interesting things. I wish I could live for 200 years!!”
And finally, to all of the thousands of people reading this who want to follow in your footsteps, what advice can you offer to people who want to become producers in today’s crazy music world?
“Work hard and feel no pressure, just do what you love!”
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