Paul
van Dyk
Cream have announced Digital Love in March
and headlining at the Nottingham gig is Paul van Dyk, here's what
he had to say in a recent interview..
Where are you and how
are you feeling today?
I am in Berlin right now in the studio. I am fine and well –
working on my new album right now that we plan to release in autumn
this year.
Describe your djing
style?
I am playing electronic dance music.
How did you get involved
in music?
I grew up in East Germany at a time where it was quite difficult
to get the records with the music you like. So my main source at
that time, was from West Berlin radio. I would listen to special
shows like the one by Monika Dietl – this was my introduction
to new music.
What are you favourite
labels?
Of course the one I am working for : VANDIT. We are working to build
up a record label in my hometown Berlin that stands for the music
we all love.
What would be your
dream gig?
We are working in Berlin on our Vandit night to have a bimonthly
dream gig. It is the crowd, the guest DJ´s, the sound system
and vibes that create a dream gig.
Which 4 words would
best describe you?
I prefer it if other people do that. I am a music freak, I love
my wife my hometown Berlin and my rabbit Gromit.
What did you do before
your were a dj?
I finished school and started an apprenticeship as a broadcast technician.
I got the allowance to leave East Germany to find out that I could
finish this apprenticeship in West Germany. So I started a new one
as a joiner.
How long have you been
djing for now?
I had my first gig in 1991 – so it is 12 years now.
What was the name of
the first record you ever bought?
OMD – Organisation
At a guess, how many
records do you own?
I have no idea as I never count them. It must be thousands but how
many I don´t know.
You’ve dj’d
in some of the world’s most prolific dance venues - any that
truly stands out form the rest?
There were and are many really great venues but a lot of are closed
now.
For someone who has
never been to a Cream event before, describe it to us….
Cream are great promoter, I enjoy myself at Cream events all the
time. It is the vibe and atmosphere that makes it so special.
How has clubland changed
over the last few years for you?
It became global
Do you discuss your
set with other DJs to ensure there’s no crossover?
No
You were resident at
Cream Ibiza residency last year, which turned out to be their most
successful summer ever. What are your plans for summer 2003?
We are thinking about another biweekly season for 2003.
Do you think it’s
still the greatest party Island in Europe?
Besides Ibiza – and that´s a British / Spanish party
island as well.
When is your next album
released?
We are thinking about September this year.
Where do you see yourself
in 20 years time?
Still producing music but maybe not so much Djing anymore as I don´t
like the traveling
paul van dyk is headlining the cream future
trance arena at cream, frantic & nukleuz present ‘digital
love’ @ nottingham ice arena on march 8th
tickets on sale now £23 (nus & group bookings of 3 or
more) / £26.50 plus bf. ticketmaster (24hr) 0870 902 0001
or cream ticket line 0870 242 7326. coaches: 07976163 528
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