Jennifer Rene Interview
http://trance.nu/v3/interview_show.php?id=257
Jennifer Rene "Wouldn't Change a Thing"
Vocalist Jennifer Rene and Jose Amnesia DJ/Producer teamed up for the smash hit "Louder" which was spun by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, and Above & Beyond. Now they are back with their follow-up "Wouldn't Change A Thing", which has already been named a tune of the month in the April'07 issue of MixMag, and will be featured on Armin Van Buuren's new CD "A State Of Trance 2007". We interviewed Ms. Rene about her success and upcoming plans.
Trance.nu says:
First question, how do you pronounce Rene?
Jennifer Rene says:
It sounds like "re - nae"
Trance.nu says:
Ok good now that we set that straight, where are you from and where do you live now?
Jennifer Rene says:
Well I'm happy to be doing this interview first off, so thank you. I was born in Riverside, California and grew up here in Indianapolis, Indiana. Where I live now!!
Trance.nu says:
Wow Indianapolis doesn't exactly sound like the hot-bed of clubbing
Jennifer Rene says:
You're exactly right it's not, you say "I do dance music" and they call it "techno". In fact I did go out last night with some friends and at this club they played "Sandstorm", one of them leaned to me and said "so this is the kind of music you do?" They don't have knowledge as to what dance music is here, that is what Chicago is for and I love going to that city.
Trance.nu says:
When did you start singing?
Jennifer Rene says:
Since I was very young, it's just something that came naturally to me, I sang in churches, at festivals, in choirs. It's always something I loved to do.
Trance.nu says:
When did you first go to a club and hear Electronic music?
Jennifer Rene says:
Actually not until I turned 21, I always felt alone in loving this music so much in Indy because no one listens to it here. Somehow I heard about this club called "Vision" in Chicago and one of my friends took me there. It was a Blank and Jones show and that night I remember standing in the middle of the dance floor clearly thinking "Wow I'm not alone, I'm not the only one that loves this and I want to do this as my life someday."
Trance.nu says:
How did you hook up with Jose Amnesia?
Jennifer Rene says:
Through a mutual friend "Arturo Bonetti", we met through the internet. He had been friends with José Amnesia for a long time. Arturo knew I wanted to sing for this genre and he said "send me your vocals I know a producer who could use them." and that's exactly how it happened,
Trance.nu says:
Some producers like to make music first then put down the vocals, other do vocals first, which way do you prefer to record?
Jennifer Rene says:
I don't have an "official" or preferred way. Sometimes I hear music and write the vocals that come to mind. Sometimes I hear vocals and then later the music is put to it. Sometimes it's a mix of both. "Louder" and "Wouldn't Change a Thing" were both this way. I wrote something and sent it to José. He sent me back his musical ideas, and I in turn wrote more to the original idea. We work really well together creatively. Sometimes its like we can read each others minds musically and with Jonas Steur and "Fall to Pieces" he sent me the music, then I wrote the lyrics over it. It just depends every track is different.
Trance.nu says:
You are signed to Armada, Any plans to do a track with Armin
Jennifer Rene says:
Back in march of this year I was in a studio with him in Washington DC. We recorded two songs there. One I originally wrote and another we wrote together, and we have plans to continue in the near future. I would assume it will still be some time before it gets released. Right now he's busy promoting "A State of Trance 2007" plus his tour schedule is just crazy. When they are finished and ready, I know the wait will have been worth it.
Trance.nu says:
Which DJ's would you like to work with in the future?
Jennifer Rene says:
Well, Armin was a big one, so to say I've gotten that opportunity already, in this very short period of time is amazing. The fact that I've been in this business, is a real blessing. I do however have a few other producers in mind for sure.
Trance.nu says:
The big discussion within the music industry is the importance, or lack thereof, of MySpace, how has it made an impact on your career?
Jennifer Rene says:
I never saw MySpace as a "networking" tool, but a few years ago, a producer told me "you should sign up for MySpace its great for networking". I saw it as "this 30's something DJ uses MySpace for picking up chicks", but once I signed up for it, I realized it's so much more than that. Without MySpace I wouldn't know almost ANY of the artists I know today, possibly not even José. I wouldn't be getting the gigs I'm getting now and couldn't promote my music in the way I'm doing now. Most importantly, I couldn't be connecting with the fans the way I'm doing now. There is nothing in the world that means more to me that reading what fans of my music write to me and replying. I would basically be sitting at home wondering if people are enjoying my voice! I know MySpace isn't everything and it's not the entire world, but it's been very beneficial to me.
Trance.nu says:
Along those lines, what is your involvement with message-boards/forums such as trance.nu?
Jennifer Rene says:
I used to use tranceaddict.com a lot, but, and I know I'm not the first to say this; there is a lot of negativity that comes with these message boards. It's like, some people are just sitting there, ready to pounce on anybody who posts something they disagree to, or to any artist that releases a track or a compilation. Its one thing to post one's opinion, but it's another to attack a person or an artist or their work, but there is a lot of good to the message boards too. I do use them, I don't post as much as I used to, but I read alot.
Trance.nu says:
Which vocalists do you enjoy?
Jennifer Rene says:
Jes, Nadia Ali, Tiff Lacey, Sarah McLachlan, Imogean Heap, Sir Adrian (the vocalist from Ronski Speed's "The Space We Are")
Trance.nu says:
Other than Armin and José, who are your favorite DJ's?
Jennifer Rene says:
Gabriel and Dresden
Trance.nu says:
What is the future for Jennifer Rene?
Jennifer Rene says:
Always singing and writing. José and I have talked about doing an album together. There's even talk of possibly doing an artist album down the line, but I also want to push myself as a DJ too, which not many people know I want to do. I'm going to try to focus on that with radio shows and gigs; also I want to learn to produce for myself down the line. Music, music and lots more music.
Trance.nu says:
What is your ultimate goal, cross-over pop hit, or something else?
Jennifer Rene says:
Cross over dance hit. I want to take the music I do, and make it the "pop" hit, not with the "pop" sound but the popularity of it I mean; I want to change the world with this music. There are still so many people who's ears I haven't had a chance of opening to this. If I can make them dance, then my mission in life is accomplished and I can die happy.
www.myspace.com/jenniferreneb
www.armadamusic.nl/artists/jenniferrene
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
THANK YOU MR. BLAIR
The loss of Mr. Tony Blair will not only be devestating for the United Kingdom, but the free world as well. He was a liberal in the true sense of the word, where as he understood the threat to democracies everywhere that is coming from radical Islam spread all over the world, and in his own city of London. As the Mayor Livingston stands with the followers of Wahabism, freedom is disappearing, and Mr. Blair has not only understood this, but has been able to put into words more elequently than his colleagues. John Howard, Blair, and dear I say George W Bush, maybe remebered by history, the way Churchill is now. In the 1930's the western world was moving to isolationism, asking to be left alone, appeasing the enemies, Churchill asked, but did not receive, the expansion and technological advance of His Majesty's military, because he saw the writing on the wall, he knew then, what our leaders know noe, that the enemy is not rational and has no sense of morals.. This foresight continued with the likes of Truman, JFK, Reagan, and Thatcher. What they had in common was being able to see the enemy standing at the door and take it on. The UK, USA, Australia, Israel, Poland,Ukraine, Denmark and many of the other former Eastern Block countries understand not only the threat of fanatic Islam at their doorstep, but freedoms being removed by the far right governments of Putin and the far left like Chavez. While those in our country who claim to be liberals support these regimes and those of Castro, they fail to realize the peoples of those lands cannot simply write as I do and speak out against their government. The left in the USA and UK pretend to look out for the little guy, yet they endanger our freedoms by reaching out to those governments that deprive their people on a daily basis. Thank you Mr. Blair for standing tall as your people and my fellow citizens close their eyes and face the wall, we hope those eyes will be opened before its too late..again!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Jennifer Rene Interverview
Jennifer Rene Interview
http://trance.nu/v3/interview_show.php?id=257
Jennifer Rene "Wouldn't Change a Thing"
By Mike Schirtzer
Vocalist Jennifer Rene and Jose Amnesia DJ/Producer teamed up for the smash hit "Louder" which was spun by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, and Above & Beyond. Now they are back with their follow-up "Wouldn't Change A Thing", which has already been named a tune of the month in the April'07 issue of MixMag, and will be featured on Armin Van Buuren's new CD "A State Of Trance 2007". We interviewed Ms. Rene about her success and upcoming plans.
Trance.nu says:
First question, how do you pronounce Rene?
Jennifer Rene says:
It sounds like "re - nae"
Trance.nu says:
Ok good now that we set that straight, where are you from and where do you live now?
Jennifer Rene says:
Well I'm happy to be doing this interview first off, so thank you. I was born in Riverside, California and grew up here in Indianapolis, Indiana. Where I live now!!
Trance.nu says:
Wow Indianapolis doesn't exactly sound like the hot-bed of clubbing
Jennifer Rene says:
You're exactly right it's not, you say "I do dance music" and they call it "techno". In fact I did go out last night with some friends and at this club they played "Sandstorm", one of them leaned to me and said "so this is the kind of music you do?" They don't have knowledge as to what dance music is here, that is what Chicago is for and I love going to that city.
Trance.nu says:
When did you start singing?
Jennifer Rene says:
Since I was very young, it's just something that came naturally to me, I sang in churches, at festivals, in choirs. It's always something I loved to do.
Trance.nu says:
When did you first go to a club and hear Electronic music?
Jennifer Rene says:
Actually not until I turned 21, I always felt alone in loving this music so much in Indy because no one listens to it here. Somehow I heard about this club called "Vision" in Chicago and one of my friends took me there. It was a Blank and Jones show and that night I remember standing in the middle of the dance floor clearly thinking "Wow I'm not alone, I'm not the only one that loves this and I want to do this as my life someday."
Trance.nu says:
How did you hook up with Jose Amnesia?
Jennifer Rene says:
Through a mutual friend "Arturo Bonetti", we met through the internet. He had been friends with José Amnesia for a long time. Arturo knew I wanted to sing for this genre and he said "send me your vocals I know a producer who could use them." and that's exactly how it happened,
Trance.nu says:
Some producers like to make music first then put down the vocals, other do vocals first, which way do you prefer to record?
Jennifer Rene says:
I don't have an "official" or preferred way. Sometimes I hear music and write the vocals that come to mind. Sometimes I hear vocals and then later the music is put to it. Sometimes it's a mix of both. "Louder" and "Wouldn't Change a Thing" were both this way. I wrote something and sent it to José. He sent me back his musical ideas, and I in turn wrote more to the original idea. We work really well together creatively. Sometimes its like we can read each others minds musically and with Jonas Steur and "Fall to Pieces" he sent me the music, then I wrote the lyrics over it. It just depends every track is different.
Trance.nu says:
You are signed to Armada, Any plans to do a track with Armin
Jennifer Rene says:
Back in march of this year I was in a studio with him in Washington DC. We recorded two songs there. One I originally wrote and another we wrote together, and we have plans to continue in the near future. I would assume it will still be some time before it gets released. Right now he's busy promoting "A State of Trance 2007" plus his tour schedule is just crazy. When they are finished and ready, I know the wait will have been worth it.
Trance.nu says:
Which DJ's would you like to work with in the future?
Jennifer Rene says:
Well, Armin was a big one, so to say I've gotten that opportunity already, in this very short period of time is amazing. The fact that I've been in this business, is a real blessing. I do however have a few other producers in mind for sure.
Trance.nu says:
The big discussion within the music industry is the importance, or lack thereof, of MySpace, how has it made an impact on your career?
Jennifer Rene says:
I never saw MySpace as a "networking" tool, but a few years ago, a producer told me "you should sign up for MySpace its great for networking". I saw it as "this 30's something DJ uses MySpace for picking up chicks", but once I signed up for it, I realized it's so much more than that. Without MySpace I wouldn't know almost ANY of the artists I know today, possibly not even José. I wouldn't be getting the gigs I'm getting now and couldn't promote my music in the way I'm doing now. Most importantly, I couldn't be connecting with the fans the way I'm doing now. There is nothing in the world that means more to me that reading what fans of my music write to me and replying. I would basically be sitting at home wondering if people are enjoying my voice! I know MySpace isn't everything and it's not the entire world, but it's been very beneficial to me.
Trance.nu says:
Along those lines, what is your involvement with message-boards/forums such as trance.nu?
Jennifer Rene says:
I used to use tranceaddict.com a lot, but, and I know I'm not the first to say this; there is a lot of negativity that comes with these message boards. It's like, some people are just sitting there, ready to pounce on anybody who posts something they disagree to, or to any artist that releases a track or a compilation. Its one thing to post one's opinion, but it's another to attack a person or an artist or their work, but there is a lot of good to the message boards too. I do use them, I don't post as much as I used to, but I read alot.
Trance.nu says:
Which vocalists do you enjoy?
Jennifer Rene says:
Jes, Nadia Ali, Tiff Lacey, Sarah McLachlan, Imogean Heap, Sir Adrian (the vocalist from Ronski Speed's "The Space We Are")
Trance.nu says:
Other than Armin and José, who are your favorite DJ's?
Jennifer Rene says:
Gabriel and Dresden
Trance.nu says:
What is the future for Jennifer Rene?
Jennifer Rene says:
Always singing and writing. José and I have talked about doing an album together. There's even talk of possibly doing an artist album down the line, but I also want to push myself as a DJ too, which not many people know I want to do. I'm going to try to focus on that with radio shows and gigs; also I want to learn to produce for myself down the line. Music, music and lots more music.
Trance.nu says:
What is your ultimate goal, cross-over pop hit, or something else?
Jennifer Rene says:
Cross over dance hit. I want to take the music I do, and make it the "pop" hit, not with the "pop" sound but the popularity of it I mean; I want to change the world with this music. There are still so many people who's ears I haven't had a chance of opening to this. If I can make them dance, then my mission in life is accomplished and I can die happy.
www.myspace.com/jenniferreneb
www.armadamusic.nl/artists/jenniferrene
http://trance.nu/v3/interview_show.php?id=257
Jennifer Rene "Wouldn't Change a Thing"
By Mike Schirtzer
Vocalist Jennifer Rene and Jose Amnesia DJ/Producer teamed up for the smash hit "Louder" which was spun by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, and Above & Beyond. Now they are back with their follow-up "Wouldn't Change A Thing", which has already been named a tune of the month in the April'07 issue of MixMag, and will be featured on Armin Van Buuren's new CD "A State Of Trance 2007". We interviewed Ms. Rene about her success and upcoming plans.
Trance.nu says:
First question, how do you pronounce Rene?
Jennifer Rene says:
It sounds like "re - nae"
Trance.nu says:
Ok good now that we set that straight, where are you from and where do you live now?
Jennifer Rene says:
Well I'm happy to be doing this interview first off, so thank you. I was born in Riverside, California and grew up here in Indianapolis, Indiana. Where I live now!!
Trance.nu says:
Wow Indianapolis doesn't exactly sound like the hot-bed of clubbing
Jennifer Rene says:
You're exactly right it's not, you say "I do dance music" and they call it "techno". In fact I did go out last night with some friends and at this club they played "Sandstorm", one of them leaned to me and said "so this is the kind of music you do?" They don't have knowledge as to what dance music is here, that is what Chicago is for and I love going to that city.
Trance.nu says:
When did you start singing?
Jennifer Rene says:
Since I was very young, it's just something that came naturally to me, I sang in churches, at festivals, in choirs. It's always something I loved to do.
Trance.nu says:
When did you first go to a club and hear Electronic music?
Jennifer Rene says:
Actually not until I turned 21, I always felt alone in loving this music so much in Indy because no one listens to it here. Somehow I heard about this club called "Vision" in Chicago and one of my friends took me there. It was a Blank and Jones show and that night I remember standing in the middle of the dance floor clearly thinking "Wow I'm not alone, I'm not the only one that loves this and I want to do this as my life someday."
Trance.nu says:
How did you hook up with Jose Amnesia?
Jennifer Rene says:
Through a mutual friend "Arturo Bonetti", we met through the internet. He had been friends with José Amnesia for a long time. Arturo knew I wanted to sing for this genre and he said "send me your vocals I know a producer who could use them." and that's exactly how it happened,
Trance.nu says:
Some producers like to make music first then put down the vocals, other do vocals first, which way do you prefer to record?
Jennifer Rene says:
I don't have an "official" or preferred way. Sometimes I hear music and write the vocals that come to mind. Sometimes I hear vocals and then later the music is put to it. Sometimes it's a mix of both. "Louder" and "Wouldn't Change a Thing" were both this way. I wrote something and sent it to José. He sent me back his musical ideas, and I in turn wrote more to the original idea. We work really well together creatively. Sometimes its like we can read each others minds musically and with Jonas Steur and "Fall to Pieces" he sent me the music, then I wrote the lyrics over it. It just depends every track is different.
Trance.nu says:
You are signed to Armada, Any plans to do a track with Armin
Jennifer Rene says:
Back in march of this year I was in a studio with him in Washington DC. We recorded two songs there. One I originally wrote and another we wrote together, and we have plans to continue in the near future. I would assume it will still be some time before it gets released. Right now he's busy promoting "A State of Trance 2007" plus his tour schedule is just crazy. When they are finished and ready, I know the wait will have been worth it.
Trance.nu says:
Which DJ's would you like to work with in the future?
Jennifer Rene says:
Well, Armin was a big one, so to say I've gotten that opportunity already, in this very short period of time is amazing. The fact that I've been in this business, is a real blessing. I do however have a few other producers in mind for sure.
Trance.nu says:
The big discussion within the music industry is the importance, or lack thereof, of MySpace, how has it made an impact on your career?
Jennifer Rene says:
I never saw MySpace as a "networking" tool, but a few years ago, a producer told me "you should sign up for MySpace its great for networking". I saw it as "this 30's something DJ uses MySpace for picking up chicks", but once I signed up for it, I realized it's so much more than that. Without MySpace I wouldn't know almost ANY of the artists I know today, possibly not even José. I wouldn't be getting the gigs I'm getting now and couldn't promote my music in the way I'm doing now. Most importantly, I couldn't be connecting with the fans the way I'm doing now. There is nothing in the world that means more to me that reading what fans of my music write to me and replying. I would basically be sitting at home wondering if people are enjoying my voice! I know MySpace isn't everything and it's not the entire world, but it's been very beneficial to me.
Trance.nu says:
Along those lines, what is your involvement with message-boards/forums such as trance.nu?
Jennifer Rene says:
I used to use tranceaddict.com a lot, but, and I know I'm not the first to say this; there is a lot of negativity that comes with these message boards. It's like, some people are just sitting there, ready to pounce on anybody who posts something they disagree to, or to any artist that releases a track or a compilation. Its one thing to post one's opinion, but it's another to attack a person or an artist or their work, but there is a lot of good to the message boards too. I do use them, I don't post as much as I used to, but I read alot.
Trance.nu says:
Which vocalists do you enjoy?
Jennifer Rene says:
Jes, Nadia Ali, Tiff Lacey, Sarah McLachlan, Imogean Heap, Sir Adrian (the vocalist from Ronski Speed's "The Space We Are")
Trance.nu says:
Other than Armin and José, who are your favorite DJ's?
Jennifer Rene says:
Gabriel and Dresden
Trance.nu says:
What is the future for Jennifer Rene?
Jennifer Rene says:
Always singing and writing. José and I have talked about doing an album together. There's even talk of possibly doing an artist album down the line, but I also want to push myself as a DJ too, which not many people know I want to do. I'm going to try to focus on that with radio shows and gigs; also I want to learn to produce for myself down the line. Music, music and lots more music.
Trance.nu says:
What is your ultimate goal, cross-over pop hit, or something else?
Jennifer Rene says:
Cross over dance hit. I want to take the music I do, and make it the "pop" hit, not with the "pop" sound but the popularity of it I mean; I want to change the world with this music. There are still so many people who's ears I haven't had a chance of opening to this. If I can make them dance, then my mission in life is accomplished and I can die happy.
www.myspace.com/jenniferreneb
www.armadamusic.nl/artists/jenniferrene
Friday, May 11, 2007
PAUL VAN DYK INTERVIEW
http://www.trancesound.net/forum/index.php/topic,10846.0.html
PVD Interview
By Mike Schirtzer
Paul Van Dyk, an artist who needs no introduction, sat down with us for an interview the day before his performance at Ultra Music Festival, during Miami’s annual Winter Music Conference. He is about to release his newest artist album, expected out this summer.
Q: The big debate right now is how important the Miami Winter Music Conference is, with the emergence of the internet as a networking tool, how do you feel about its impact?
A: When I think of the Music Conference, it becomes more and more important because of all the digital distribution of music, it’s even more important to connect with people, to talk to people, to come up with – like, interesting ideas and projects, as well as on the technology side, , it’s like developing so fast, in order to catch up with things it’s really good to go to a convention like this, see what’s new, what’s the next tool, what’s the next big thing in terms of studio equipment it’s definitely very important
Q. How do you feel about playing Ultra Music Festival?
Ultra of course, one of the best festivals is when it comes to the electronic music, even, you know, don’t get me wrong I am a big fan of The Cure, I don’t really get how they fit into the concept of electronic music, but you know somehow it works and you know, people love the idea of having them there too and I’m very excited to be part of it and the finale of Ultra Music Fest.
Writers Note: The headliner of the 1st day of Ultra was The Cure; the 2nd day has PVD as the last performer.
Q: In Europe your radio show is Fritz Soundgarden, and in the USA we have Vonyc Sessions, is there a difference between the two?
A: You know the Fritz Show, most of the time is actually a live show, and I’m actually in the studio talking, eating, so it’s a really different thing so therefore the track list is of course is changing. And with the VonNYC Sessions, I’m trying to play the best tracks that came in, you know, in the time frame of that week, and also the stuff that feel really cool and some classic sometimes.
Q: Could you tell us about where you are going with this album, you said there are 28 tracks on this album.
A: The whole project itself includes 28 tracks, there are not going to be more than 12, 13 or 14 on the album because there is basically no more space on the disc.
Q: Do you have a name for the album?
A: It’s going to be called “In Between”.
Q: Is this going to be a typical PVD Trance release or are you going for a different style?
A: I don’t think this album is really there to be pigeon-holed it is electronic music but it really ranges. It starts with a lush break beat with vocals, ends with very banging stuff where vocals wouldn’t really fit. It’s kind of everything that you experience in the 6 hour set, there somehow together and it has pop elements, because I love good POP music as well and you know the thing with it always has…the rules of that music are always so deeply in the clubs, they fit in the club world and nowhere else. Even if I was to make a proper POP song, it has the clubby feeling to it because that’s just where I’m from and how I make my music and you can find all of that on the album.
Q: Tell us about remixing Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around”, how did you get involved in that? Is this your first time remixing in a long time?
A: No, it was not, actually the remix was just like a month before I did for Depeche Mode, it was quite a gap between the one before and Depeche Mode, that’s true. But well, the management from Justin Timberlake contacted me and I got the track, I was listening to it and checked to see what I could do with it and well, I started working on it, and apparently Justin really liked it and it was all good.
Q: Are there any artists that we may not know who are on the rise that you really like?
A: From around this area (Miami) as much as I don’t live around here anymore, Austin Leeds and Nick Terranova who are two guys doing amazing stuff. Filo and Peri, I really like them, and definitely two guys who got a bright future in front of them, Steve Porter has great potential to grow.
Q: Tell us about the Love Parade, you’re considered the God Father of this parade. Why is not happening this year?
A: As much as I grew The Love Parade grew as well. The thing is because of my charity involvement, I also have lot of contact to politicians and people who decided if something will happen or not. Basically all I did was raise my voice with the Berlin Mayor, for example and set up a few meetings to make sure that the Love Parade was happening and things like that. Apparently something changed in the ownership/trademark of the Love Parade and the whole approach towards it was really different, so therefore the authorities in Berlin said “Oh wait a minute” and that’s all I know for now. I still think the Love Parade is a really good idea, but it has to be based around the vibe of electronic music, anything else would just be a carnival.
PVD Interview
By Mike Schirtzer
Paul Van Dyk, an artist who needs no introduction, sat down with us for an interview the day before his performance at Ultra Music Festival, during Miami’s annual Winter Music Conference. He is about to release his newest artist album, expected out this summer.
Q: The big debate right now is how important the Miami Winter Music Conference is, with the emergence of the internet as a networking tool, how do you feel about its impact?
A: When I think of the Music Conference, it becomes more and more important because of all the digital distribution of music, it’s even more important to connect with people, to talk to people, to come up with – like, interesting ideas and projects, as well as on the technology side, , it’s like developing so fast, in order to catch up with things it’s really good to go to a convention like this, see what’s new, what’s the next tool, what’s the next big thing in terms of studio equipment it’s definitely very important
Q. How do you feel about playing Ultra Music Festival?
Ultra of course, one of the best festivals is when it comes to the electronic music, even, you know, don’t get me wrong I am a big fan of The Cure, I don’t really get how they fit into the concept of electronic music, but you know somehow it works and you know, people love the idea of having them there too and I’m very excited to be part of it and the finale of Ultra Music Fest.
Writers Note: The headliner of the 1st day of Ultra was The Cure; the 2nd day has PVD as the last performer.
Q: In Europe your radio show is Fritz Soundgarden, and in the USA we have Vonyc Sessions, is there a difference between the two?
A: You know the Fritz Show, most of the time is actually a live show, and I’m actually in the studio talking, eating, so it’s a really different thing so therefore the track list is of course is changing. And with the VonNYC Sessions, I’m trying to play the best tracks that came in, you know, in the time frame of that week, and also the stuff that feel really cool and some classic sometimes.
Q: Could you tell us about where you are going with this album, you said there are 28 tracks on this album.
A: The whole project itself includes 28 tracks, there are not going to be more than 12, 13 or 14 on the album because there is basically no more space on the disc.
Q: Do you have a name for the album?
A: It’s going to be called “In Between”.
Q: Is this going to be a typical PVD Trance release or are you going for a different style?
A: I don’t think this album is really there to be pigeon-holed it is electronic music but it really ranges. It starts with a lush break beat with vocals, ends with very banging stuff where vocals wouldn’t really fit. It’s kind of everything that you experience in the 6 hour set, there somehow together and it has pop elements, because I love good POP music as well and you know the thing with it always has…the rules of that music are always so deeply in the clubs, they fit in the club world and nowhere else. Even if I was to make a proper POP song, it has the clubby feeling to it because that’s just where I’m from and how I make my music and you can find all of that on the album.
Q: Tell us about remixing Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around”, how did you get involved in that? Is this your first time remixing in a long time?
A: No, it was not, actually the remix was just like a month before I did for Depeche Mode, it was quite a gap between the one before and Depeche Mode, that’s true. But well, the management from Justin Timberlake contacted me and I got the track, I was listening to it and checked to see what I could do with it and well, I started working on it, and apparently Justin really liked it and it was all good.
Q: Are there any artists that we may not know who are on the rise that you really like?
A: From around this area (Miami) as much as I don’t live around here anymore, Austin Leeds and Nick Terranova who are two guys doing amazing stuff. Filo and Peri, I really like them, and definitely two guys who got a bright future in front of them, Steve Porter has great potential to grow.
Q: Tell us about the Love Parade, you’re considered the God Father of this parade. Why is not happening this year?
A: As much as I grew The Love Parade grew as well. The thing is because of my charity involvement, I also have lot of contact to politicians and people who decided if something will happen or not. Basically all I did was raise my voice with the Berlin Mayor, for example and set up a few meetings to make sure that the Love Parade was happening and things like that. Apparently something changed in the ownership/trademark of the Love Parade and the whole approach towards it was really different, so therefore the authorities in Berlin said “Oh wait a minute” and that’s all I know for now. I still think the Love Parade is a really good idea, but it has to be based around the vibe of electronic music, anything else would just be a carnival.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
THE FUTRE IS NOW....JOOP INTERVIEW
Joop, The Future of Trance
By Mike Schirtzer
http://www.trancesound.net/divershtml/news/news/2007/interview_with_joop.html
http://www.last.fm/group/TranceSound.net
Joop is an artist and producer who has been making records for many years, his big break-through came with his track “The Future” becoming the theme of 2007’s Trance Energy. This is an interview we had with him following his performance.
TranceSound
Who are your influences?
JOOP
That would be jean Michel Jarred, Sven Vath, Tiesto, Ferry
TranceSound
Who are some names we may have not heard yet, that are up and coming
JOOP
Antiphus, Jonas Steur, Sied Van Riel and of course Leon Bolier are the new generation and some others
TranceSound
How did "the future" end up becoming Trance Energy’s anthem and what has it meant for you
JOOP
When we finished the track we sent it over to Dick de Groot (Head of A&R, Be Yourself Music) and he signed the track. Soon after that some underground rumours from the Be Yourself Music and ID&T headquarters reached us, stating that 'The Future' might be the new Trance Energy anthem. A couple of months ago we received the message that the track would be the official anthem indeed! No need to say we were very pleased to hear that!!
TranceSound
How has that made a difference in your career?
JOOP
Don’t know yet....I have played for over 13 years now....so i will see what going to happen...but now already there are a lot of bookings options
TranceSound
Describe the Trance Energy experience
JOOP
HUGE!, FELT GOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE!, During my set on the future stage Paul Oakenfold came especially to me to hear me out....he stayed for like 30 min and told me that i have a really refreshing sound and that he really liked my style .....also spoke some words with my mate Markus....i did not spend time on the VIP stage....because it's all going down on the floor with the people
TranceSound
The Dutch Trance scene is legendary, Does that help as an artist or does it make your emergence harder
JOOP
yes it does.......but im not only playing trance, real trance...I combine them with techno and progressive.....but if your from Holland then it definitely helps
TranceSound
Last but not least what can we expect in "The Future" from Joop, productions, events so on..
JOOP
We have a couple out as we speak.....Lyra and Canis Major are tracks of Leon Bolier and mine but they are under Leon’s name....the new Joop is coming up and a lot of new remixes coming out also...already done and pressed as we speak further more I hope to play on the famous island one day.....and the foreign bookings are going great like China Los Angeles etc etc...Im really happy to be a part of this scene
By Mike Schirtzer
http://www.trancesound.net/divershtml/news/news/2007/interview_with_joop.html
http://www.last.fm/group/TranceSound.net
Joop is an artist and producer who has been making records for many years, his big break-through came with his track “The Future” becoming the theme of 2007’s Trance Energy. This is an interview we had with him following his performance.
TranceSound
Who are your influences?
JOOP
That would be jean Michel Jarred, Sven Vath, Tiesto, Ferry
TranceSound
Who are some names we may have not heard yet, that are up and coming
JOOP
Antiphus, Jonas Steur, Sied Van Riel and of course Leon Bolier are the new generation and some others
TranceSound
How did "the future" end up becoming Trance Energy’s anthem and what has it meant for you
JOOP
When we finished the track we sent it over to Dick de Groot (Head of A&R, Be Yourself Music) and he signed the track. Soon after that some underground rumours from the Be Yourself Music and ID&T headquarters reached us, stating that 'The Future' might be the new Trance Energy anthem. A couple of months ago we received the message that the track would be the official anthem indeed! No need to say we were very pleased to hear that!!
TranceSound
How has that made a difference in your career?
JOOP
Don’t know yet....I have played for over 13 years now....so i will see what going to happen...but now already there are a lot of bookings options
TranceSound
Describe the Trance Energy experience
JOOP
HUGE!, FELT GOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE!, During my set on the future stage Paul Oakenfold came especially to me to hear me out....he stayed for like 30 min and told me that i have a really refreshing sound and that he really liked my style .....also spoke some words with my mate Markus....i did not spend time on the VIP stage....because it's all going down on the floor with the people
TranceSound
The Dutch Trance scene is legendary, Does that help as an artist or does it make your emergence harder
JOOP
yes it does.......but im not only playing trance, real trance...I combine them with techno and progressive.....but if your from Holland then it definitely helps
TranceSound
Last but not least what can we expect in "The Future" from Joop, productions, events so on..
JOOP
We have a couple out as we speak.....Lyra and Canis Major are tracks of Leon Bolier and mine but they are under Leon’s name....the new Joop is coming up and a lot of new remixes coming out also...already done and pressed as we speak further more I hope to play on the famous island one day.....and the foreign bookings are going great like China Los Angeles etc etc...Im really happy to be a part of this scene
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