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INTERVIEW: Laidback Luke (2013)

Laidback Luke is an energetic character – something you get when you listen to his productions or see him perform live.? Take a listen to his recent track “Pogo” and that infectious joyous energy comes through.? Although he’s been producing tracks for twenty years, his work with the different members of the Swedish House Mafia in 2006/2007 really launched him into the stratosphere.? His solo tracks, as well as collaborations with everyone from Steve Aoki and Hardwell to Robyn and Sander Van Doorn, appear in the crates (or on the hard drives) of every big DJ around the world.? He launched his own label MixMash as a breeding ground for new talent, and having helped launch the careers of Avicii and Afrojack, you know that’s definitely a label to watch as well.? We caught up for a brief chat at WMC in March.

DJ Ron Slomowicz: Are you having a good conference?
Laidback Luke: Yes, it has been an amazing conference. Every year it seems to get bigger and better and I must say that it seems like a Dutch invasion as well.

RS: Well you have Dirty Dutch and Trance Superstars, what else do you see coming out of Amsterdam now?
Laidback Luke: Tons of stuff, we have Showtek coming up, those guys were a hardstyle before. We crashed Benny Benassi?s party at LIV?on Monday?and you would expect all the Italian DJs to be there but all the Dutch DJs were there, it?s crazy.
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Notable Dance Podcast #008

Mooncut – Don’t Leave (Extended)
Martin Solveig & The Cataracs ft Kyle – Hey Now (Original)
Robbie Rivera and Federico Scavo – Jump (Original)
Ivan Mastermix – Shakti (Menini & Viani Remix)
Steve Aoki ft Miss Palmer & Dan Sena – Omega
Burn the Disco – Dreams
Lazy Rich & Hirshee ft Amba Shepherd – Damage Control (Jerry Rekonius Remix)
Sebastian Ingrosso and John Martin – Reload (Main Mix)
Starkillers and Kai ft Richard Beynon – Rampage
Subfocus ft Alex Clare – Endorphins (Tommy Trash)
Above and Beyond – Walter White
Mobin Master vs Tate Strauss ft Polina – Dreams (Safari Mix)

SONG OF THE DAY: Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas vs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – “Phat Brahms”

Remixing orchestral/classical music for clubland always bring a fresh sound to the dance floor, going back to the techno days (with Apotheosis’ infamous bootleg take on Carl Orff’s Carmina Burina as O Fortuna) up to turn-of-the-century trance, with William Orbit’s cover of Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings,” as exquisitely remixed by Ferry Corsten). The source material for “Phat Brahms” is Johannes Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No 5,” which is instantly recognizable from its many uses in TV shows and movies over the years. The team of Steve Aoki, Angger Dimas, Dimitri Vegas, and Like Mike take the classical piece and warp it with electro, dubstep, and noise. The balance of aggression and pretty works perfectly, though the middle section hints at a kitschier swing sound. Don’t worry, it doesn’t go too far in that direction, and “Phat Brahms” is a standout track that will have clubbers requesting- that classical track. Note to DJs, make sure your light/effects people hear the track before you drop it- that middle section is a perfect time to really intensify the visuals.

Image Courtesy of Dim Mak.