ClubTheWorld.com (CTW)

  Article Index

  News

      Clubbing

      Music

  Reviews

      Clubbing

      Music

  Interviews

  DJs

  Competitions

"3 Hours Of massive Energy" From Ferry Corsten at Gatecrasher's 15th Birthday
Posted by on Aug 15, 2008 - 12:48:19 PM


Gatecrasher catch up Ferry Corsten, ahead of his 3 hour set at the Gatecrasher 15th Birthday event, at their spiritual home in Sheffield.

GC: Described as the "architect, pioneer and instigator" of trance, what are your thoughts on the scene as a whole?

Ferry: Trance has come a long way since it’s heyday in the late nineties. It has gone through a phase of progressive, harder , electro and it looks like it’s slowly going back to it roots. In my opinion, if done right, trance is the most innovative music genre out there.

GC: With numerous Dutch Gold awards and UK Top 40 hits for your productions, which are you more, a DJ or a Producer?

Ferry: -In the beginning, I used to say that I was more of a producer than a DJ. I was lucky to break into the scene through the success of my own music productions in the late nineties. However, due to that success, I was able to release a number of compilations called Trance Nation with Ministry of Sound which kicked off my career as a DJ. After all these years, I would say that I am definitely both… a producer and a DJ. I spend just as much time (sometimes even more due to travelling ) DJing as I have sitting in the studio late at night to finish a track. The difference nowadays, is that I work on my productions a lot on the road as I do not have the luxury to wait to get home to start on a track.

GC: With such a hectic schedule, how does Ferry Corsten unwind and relax?

Ferry: When you´re really busy, you really get to enjoy the simple things in life. I am so happy when I get to come home, hang in my own couch, sleep in my own bed, and eat a great home cooked meal.

GC: What is your current top 5?

Ferry: 1. Masters & Nickson ft. Justine Suissa - 5Th Dimension (Daniel Kandi Bangin' Mix)
2. Off Key - Showdown (Ali Wilson & Scott Attrill Remix)
3. Re:Locate & Menno de Jong – Spirit (Paul Miller 2008 Rework)
4. Embrace – Embrace (Ferry Fix)
5. Solarstone - 4Ever

 

 

GC: What piece of advice would you give to any DJ aspiring to be the next Ferry Corsten?

Ferry: I always tell people to trust themselves and to follow their own path. You can be successful in copying other people but you can have success and earn a lot more respect if you do things in your own unique way.

GC: Which DJs do you predict to be hot for 2008 /09?

Ferry: I’ve been pretty impressed with the last productions and DJ sets of Bart Claessen. He’s been putting out some real powerful productions and remixes. Casey Keyworth "Breakfast" has been travelling with me on a couple of tours now and I’m very impressed with his DJ skills and of course his productions.

GC: You have played for Gatecrasher on numerous occasions, most recently at the Gatecrasher Resurrection at Magna in March. You will be back to headline their 15th Birthday Event back in their spiritual home of Sheffield. Why do you think Gatecrasher have continued to be successful after so many years?

Ferry: Gatecrasher has continued to be successful after so many years because they have managed to work with the times. Whereas a lot of brands have fallen off the map or are struggling to keep up with the way big shows are produced nowadays, Gatecrasher has persevered.

GC: You have always had a special relationship with the crowd at Gatecrasher. What makes it so aspecial?

Ferry: I guess because Gatecrasher was one of those clubs that helped make trance music the success . it is today. I was looking at a Gatecrasher Classic CD a few months back and saw how many of my production contributed to that classic CD.

GC: What can the Gatecrasher crowd expect from you at the 15th Birthday event?

Ferry: 3 hours of massive energy.

GC: What is Ferry Corsten up to for the rest of 2008 and moving into the New Year?

Ferry: Ferry is working very hard to finish his latest artist album taking a bit of time off after that to enjoy some important things in life ;)

 

 

 

GC: What piece of advice would you give to any DJ aspiring to be the next Ferry Corsten?

Ferry: I always tell people to trust themselves and to follow their own path. You can be successful in copying other people but you can have success and earn a lot more respect if you do things in your own unique way.

GC: Which DJs do you predict to be hot for 2008 /09?

Ferry: I’ve been pretty impressed with the last productions and DJ sets of Bart Claessen. He’s been putting out some real powerful productions and remixes. Casey Keyworth "Breakfast" has been travelling with me on a couple of tours now and I’m very impressed with his DJ skills and of course his productions.

GC: You have played for Gatecrasher on numerous occasions, most recently at the Gatecrasher Resurrection at Magna in March. You will be back to headline their 15th Birthday Event back in their spiritual home of Sheffield. Why do you think Gatecrasher have continued to be successful after so many years?

Ferry: Gatecrasher has continued to be successful after so many years because they have managed to work with the times. Whereas a lot of brands have fallen off the map or are struggling to keep up with the way big shows are produced nowadays, Gatecrasher has persevered.

GC: You have always had a special relationship with the crowd at Gatecrasher. What makes it so aspecial?

Ferry: I guess because Gatecrasher was one of those clubs that helped make trance music the success . it is today. I was looking at a Gatecrasher Classic CD a few months back and saw how many of my production contributed to that classic CD.

GC: What can the Gatecrasher crowd expect from you at the 15th Birthday event?

Ferry: 3 hours of massive energy.

GC: What is Ferry Corsten up to for the rest of 2008 and moving into the New Year?

Ferry: Ferry is working very hard to finish his latest artist album taking a bit of time off after that to enjoy some important things in life ;)

 

 

 

 





Print this article - Email this article - Stats

---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Search
E-Flyer
Latest Articles

 News
 GET IN TO LONDON SOUND!
 AREA51 Line Ups in September
 Mimo : Join the Crowd
 Gatecrasher warm up to their 15th Birthday with Ferry Corsten
 Cr2 Records Help Launch Pacha Beyond This Friday
 Marching To The Sound Of Preach
 Markus Schulz... Caught On Camera
 Interview with DJ And The Electrik Playground Promoter Adam Sheridan
 Friday Nights Shake Up At the New Pacha London
 London No1 Friday Night Twisted Disco Returns
 Reviews
 Boom Tsjak proudly presents: DJ Preach – Joomla
 New York trance sensations Filo & Peri return with Shine On
 Armada News Flash - Stonebridge The Vibe Volume 2!
 Tone Diary Presents Ukraine… Mixed By Marcus Schossow
 Mind Map with Virtual Festivals
 Peach is 14!!!
 Mason (Exceeder) Graces the Decks ...
 Hard Dance Awards - MTV & M8 Get In on the Act!
 Twisted Funk vs. Villenueve "Real Thing"
 Armin Van Buuren feat. Racoon "Love You More"
 Interviews
 "3 Hours Of massive Energy" From Ferry Corsten at Gatecrasher's 15th Birthday
 Interview with Swedish DJ Henrik B ahead of his Trip to AREA51
 Interview with Martin Doorly ahead of his Radio 1 Essential Mix
 Interview with New AREA51 Resident Jo Mills
 Interview with Deepgroove Azuli vs Filth Easter Sunday special at AREA51
 Guilty Heaven, dance floor temptations and Fierce Angel @ The Island, Saturday April 12th
 Interview with Summertime Global headliner Luciano ESSe
 The Audiowhores - Interview Ahead of House-Trained @ The Island, Sat February 16th
 ARE YOU A BELIEVER? INTERVIEW WITH DJ DISCIPLE AHEAD OF HOUSE-TRAINED OFFICIAL LABEL LAUNCH PARTY @ THE ISLAND, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16TH
 One Man & His Dog - Interview With House-Trained Label Boss Phil Loraine
 DJs
 Most Wanted 2008 Roster
 Made In London (GUSTO) Launch Night @ Pacha London Friday 7 September
 Gareth Emery new single and album news
 The Gallery DJ Competition - You up for the challenge?
 Vicky Devine - Want to know more?
 Party Proactive - AXEL KARAKASIS - Makes his UK debut!
 Andy Bagguley
 Steve Morley
 Madam Zu
 ANALOG PUSSY LIVE
 Competitions
 NAME THAT DOG AND WIN EXCLUSIVE LABEL ARTWORK!
 Win 1 of 5 Pairs of free tickets to Pacha London on Friday 07 September
 Win a signed copy of Rave Story!
 Remix Angel Falls and win a release on Lange Recordings
 WIN WIN WIN!!! - Set of back catalogue CDs plus exclusive Jason Brooks artwork ....
 Win Free entry for you and 2 mates to DIRTY ANGELS
 Win A night out @ Canvas for you and 6 mates
 Win Free entry for you and a mate to Vinyl Destination!
 Win a Copy of Electro House Sessions & VIP Entry for 2 to Ministry of Sound!
 Knowwhere Competition