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Interview with NOIR for FILTH this Saturday in Leeds
By jukeboxpr
Dec 7, 2007 - 11:53:10 AM

Interview with Noir

Being in the music industry for more than 10 years, Noir has not only made his name more than well known on a worldwide scale for his productions, but he has also established himself as a highly skilled and much requested international Dj.

After releasing a huge amount of his tracks and remixes under different aliasses such as Noir, Decaff, Soul Flava, RNK, Premier, Black Magik and on numerous respected international labels. Noir decided to start his own label (Noir Music) early in 2007. The philosophy being to release both his own tracks and support music from new and promising producers.

Besides spending most of his time producing and travelling the world Dj’ing, Noir still finds the time to have his residency at Club V4 in his hometown of Aalborg in Denmark, which has been running for more than 6 years already. The club also hosts the successful night: “Noir Music presents…” which has already had great international guests Djs such as Chris Lake, Funkagenda, Richard Dinsdale and Sebastien Léger.

Looking back at the journey so far, including major releases such as “My Mtv” and the House Anthem “All About House Music”, collaborations with some of the key artists on the scene, experiencing amazing clubs and crowds all over the world, Noir is determined to maintain himself as a significant player and innovator on this scene we love for years to come…

Your making your Filth debut in Leeds on the 8th December, what should we expect?

Lots of energy + sexy tech house and some nasty techno, minimal for the late hours.

SO who is Noir then and how old were you when you started playing?
Noir is a down to earth dj and producer from Denmark.

Started djing in 1996 and producing in 2000.

What or who is behind your musical inspiration?
I get inspired by a lot of things, styles and artists.

But……. I have a big weakness for Depeche Mode.

How would you describe your sound?

Sexy tech house – quite hard at times but with a funky edge.

You own successful label Noir Music what are the benefits of that and the reason behind starting it up?

I want to be KING OF THE WORLD – nah… seriously……
Benefits are that I get to release great music by other artists and that I’m in control of my own releases.

The reason why I started the label was to have a platform for all the great music I get send every week – that either doesn’t get a proper release or none at all.

What have been up to recently and what can we expect from you over the next couple of months?

I’ve been busy with all the practical stuff behind the label and touring.

I’m gonna get down with my new studio gear and concentrate some more on “Noir material” as 2007 seems to have been all about remixing for my own and other labels.

Or maybe I should release a porn dvd to get some attention ????????

What is your favourite track you have produced and why

Times Of My Life is my fave sung (full vocal) track.

Super Skunk is my fave club track.

All About House Music is my fave spoken word track.

Lately you have been working with a whole host of people, who is the best best person you have produced it?

They’re all great and big inspirations. The biggest surprise and inspiration for me was back in 2005 when Katherine Ellis delievered a smashing vocal for my “Soul Flava” track called “We Got Love”.

I never imagined my little disco piece would become a full vocal bomb – again – those tracks are the hardest to do.

You one of the leader of fresh up and coming producers but who is you top tip for 2008?

Infinitize, Rick Nicholls & Asher Jones, Patric la Funk, Lush7, Ash Turner, Kolombo, Popof, Itamar Sagi & Piemont are def worth to watch out for in 2008.

These are all behind a lot of unique material imo.

Have you any mad plans for this xmas?
Family – that’s mad enough for me….

What ingredients make a good party?

A good dj setup – about 500 happy people – Redbull and vodka.

What’s your favourite tune?

Today its Jim Rivers – Dallas…….. tomorrow it’s a new one….. differ every day.

Who would be part of your fantasy crowd?

Madonna…….. she knows how to get down.

To be honest I don’t bother who is in the crowd. Just as long as everybody is having a GREAT time.

You have been travelling all over the world but where’s your top Country to play ?

I don’t have a favourite country – I like the sun – so anywhere with lots of sun gets an extra vote.

What is the scene like in Denmark compared to the UK ?

What is the scene like in Denmark compared to the UK ?

Small!

We don’t really have a big scene in Denmark – but the one we have is very loyal, curious, open minded and rockin’.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Believe in yourself

What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?

Bungy Jumping – I’m afraid of heights – but apparently not enough.