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All-time trance king Ferry Corsten rolls into town for Heat NYE

Reported by NinetyNinePR / Submitted 27-12-05 17:49

You can keep your Tiestos, your van Buurens, your van Dyks (your vans in general in fact) — when it comes to the all-time greatest trance producers, no-one could possibly top Ferry Corsten. During the golden age of trance music hardly a week went by when we weren’t treated to another of his immense, heartfelt productions under monikers such as Gouryella, Moonman, Veracocha, Pulp Victim, Starparty, and System F. It’s pretty damn hard to fault any of his productions from the last 10 or so years. His DJing is also not to be sniffed at, with a tough-edged sound that blends the best of trance, techno, and electro to brilliant effect.

Ferry joins a world-beating line-up this New Year’s Eve at HeatUK’s knees-up at Brixton Academy in a rare occasion to catch one of the all-time trancemasters on London’s biggest stage. Brixton Academy hasn’t seen a massive amount of trance fill its rafters, and it’s sure to be an emotion-filled, intense set of epic, operatic proportions. With a new album on the way too, we’ve got a lot to look forward to from this humble Dutchman...



Hi Ferry! How’s things? What’s big in your world right now?

Things are great. Currently I’m very busy in the studio finishing my album. And I’m preparing for my Asian tour and NYE.

How much time do you get to spend in your home country, Holland? Are you still enjoying the globetrotting life or are you feeling that you would like to be more settled?

I still really enjoy travelling all over the world and see the club vibe in different nations. Lately, I’ve been a bit more in The Netherlands because I have to finish my album. It’s good to be home and sleep in your bed.

Who and what has influenced you recently? Musically or otherwise…

Not typically recently, but I’ve always been inspired by music from the eighties.

Which of your more recent productions have really stood out for you as favourites?

‘Fire’, my latest single. Out in stores in the UK the third week of January. I have used vocals of Simon LeBon (Duran Duran). I’m very proud of how this track turned out.

How do you feel your sound has progressed over the past 5 years?

I think I’ve managed to create an own unique sound. I believe people can hear when something is mine. My sound has gotten a lot grainier and dirtier than a few years ago. Something I emphasize with my latest party concept L.E.F. Those nights, I want to give the audience a pre-taste of my new album and my own recognisable sound.



Have you got to grips with any of the extra bits of DJ kit that are available? Or do you prefer to keep your sets straightforward?

I usually keep my sets pretty straight forward. I prefer to let the records speak. Sometimes I use the effects on the mixer itself.

Who really impressed you in 2005? Producers, DJs, actors, anyone…

Sander van Doorn has really made an impression on me this year. Great productions… very tight and driving.

This New Year’s Eve sees you playing at Brixton Academy for HeatUK… have you ever had the pleasure of playing at this enormous concert hall before?

No, I’ve never been there before. But I’ve seen pictures. It looks very nice. And I’ve been in Turnmills a lot before. I enjoy playing there very much. It’s an amazing atmosphere. And always a great audience!

What do you know of Heat? Which other UK promotions do you know well?

I know it’s the biggest NYE party in London. I’ve played a lot in the UK for the past years so I know a lot of UK promotions.

Which countries do you think do New Year’s Eve particularly well?

I would say countries with ‘landmark’ cities like Australia/Sydney, US/New York and UK/London etc… ast year, I was in San Francisco and it was a madhouse. Americans really know how to party with NYE. But in the UK people go crazy.



At what point in the New Year do you tend to stop partying? January 2nd? 3rd?!

Hahaha! Don’t know actually… but I think at least until January 1 since I’m playing in Newcastle on Jan 1.

What would you like to achieve or change about yourself in 2006?

Tough question… I want to finish my album. That’s what I definitely want to achieve. I don’t think I want to change anything about myself. Can’t think of anything…

Brixton Academy is generally more famous as a rock gig venue. Have you DJed in many other such legendary non-club venues?

Yes, I’ve DJed in many non-club venues before. I’ve DJed in nature reserves, at some beaches, rock venues, all kinds of places actually.

And finally…tell us something that not many people know about you….surprise us!

I have a third nipple??

Not bad Ferry! But I have 4 so there!

Thanks to Mainstage Artists for the photos. Not to be reproduced without permission.


HeatUK & The Gallery: HEATNYE 2005
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On: Saturday 31st December 2005
At: Brixton Academy [map]

From: 22:00 - 06:00
Cost: supersaver £25+bf / standard £30+bf / advance £35+BF m.o.t.d.
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More: The biggest New Year’s Eve line-up ever seen at the Academy!

HeatUK:

Experience counts in clubland. This is HeatUK’s 4th successive NYE event at this world famous venue. Every year a sell out crowd return to see the greatest party DJs play under the highest standards of production. 4 arenas of sound with over 30 DJs performing house, breaks, trance, techno, and hard dance. This is midnight with a bang! And be warned it’s going to rock with one of the brightest talents of the dance scene performing a very special midnight set - our very own Technikal (Alf Bamford). At only 19-years-of-age he has already produced over 35 records! At the stroke of midnight we move into a new and exciting year, with one of the future stars of tomorrow playing alongside the legends of today.

The Gallery:

Mixmag’s ‘London Club of the Year’ celebrated “10 Years of Clubland” in April 2005 with typical grace and dancefloor brilliance. The Gallery continues to do what no other Friday club can do. As the capital’s leading purveyor of new sounds and trends, this legendary weekly event remains the mainstay for the world’s leading jocks with the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold and more having blown the roof off Turnmills at some stage throughout the year. With new residencies in Brighton and Leeds, The Gallery rides high into 2006 with another 52 weeks of jam-packed parties, taking you through house, trance and techno and beyond. The friendliest crowd in the country? Guaranteed, and there is no other way to start 2006.

Riot:

Riot! by name and Riot! by nature! Ed Real and BK have been promoting some of the most full-on events in London for the last 5 years and now for the first time they take over the foyer at Brixton Academy for one night of total mayhem. From their mothership at world-famous central London venue The End, the Riot! crew have grown into one of the most well-known and respected promotions in the UK. 'Lead from the front' is the company motto and this relates to both their music policy and their party antics! Ed Real from Riot! says; 'The trinity of Heat, The Gallery and Riot! represents the most exciting dance music collaboration in London this year. Each partner strives to present the ultimate soundtrack to your night out and this partnership on New Years Eve is going to be pure dynamite! In the Foyer we'll cover the best hard dance, hard trance, techno and hard house on the planet and with hundreds of our Riot! regulars in attendance you can bet your night is going to go with a big bang.'
Flyer:
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Region: London
Music: Trance. Hard Trance. House. Funky House. Hard House. Breaks.
DJ's: Main Arena
Ferry Corsten
Marco V
BK
Ian Betts
Rob Tissera
Gavyn Mytchel
Technikal

Foyer: hosted by Riot!
Ed Real
Pete Wardman
Marc French
Vinyl Groover
Type 1
Ali Wilson b2b Lee Osborne

Balcony: hosted by Trance Generation
Ehren Stowers
Bruno Cernecca
Ben Gold
Ian Edwards
The Viceroy b2b Ben Beaton
David Murtagh b2b Gary Optim
Mazz Urbanowicz
Dan Ascherl
Leonardo Luis

House & breaks area: hosted by Preach
Graeme Lloyd
Mark Horton
Craig Gunn
Tasha Chamberlain
Brandon Bishop

Who's Going? (114) : 00Frenchy, 5*flash, Abs, AcidDrops, Alan-Banks, Ali Wilson, AndyB, antiks, anton@heat, ashleyjames, AVFX, BakLash, bapslapper, Brucemclaren, budha, bunnykins230, C4rlos, Cerberus, cheerio, cyberdiamond, D4nnii, Daisy Eyes, damian@heat, Dan., DanJ, Davey_Boy, distinct rider, DJChewy, djviceroy, dnbrinson, Ed Real, Ehren Stowers, Fes, Fu[b]ar, gary gorgeous, garyoptim, Getonit, giedriux, grind, Happygirl, Holly-Anna, Hot Chips, Ian Edwards aka stretch, James Jaye, Jason Blayde, Jay G, Jay55, JC-TAKTIKAL, Jennie B, kethead, Kiko, kr00t0n, Krazy Nut, Lady Five Stars, Lee Osborne, Less is Bat, Little Miss Moo, lola26, Longpath, Lysa, Maria, Matt, Matt Church, matt gardner, Matt Smallwood, merinda, MikaButterfly, Mike Redina, mimi, misslollypop, missnickimac, Monkey Monkeyson, muchiedidi, mw55309, Natalie T, niknak, Nrgflow, nuggetknees, nuttony, papa smurf, PartyGirl, Paul, Paul@HeatUK, Pickled Pat, plastic, Radiator Reid, RainbowbrightX, raving.looney, richbowenuk, robmac, rossy, s-j, saTURN, Sazza777, SengcheeK, SERG., sexyminx, smileygirl, sniff1, starseeker, Stee-la, Stefan, Stephan Hoffman, Technikal, TheManWithThePlan, Type 1, Type1-Glenn, Vinylvybes, vixta, Wade Callaghan, Wicked sister, WIRED, Yes Dan, yvonnesexy 
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Comments:

From: Olly Perris on 27th Dec 2005 17:55.57
Legend!

From: theviceroy on 27th Dec 2005 18:12.29
complete and utter legend, one of the most consistent people in trance, cant wait for nye!!

From: benz on 27th Dec 2005 18:55.13
Not worthy...

From: Lee Osborne on 27th Dec 2005 19:19.59
Ferry will defo take the roof off!!! roll on NYE!!!!

From: Maria on 27th Dec 2005 23:24.18
I saw him playing in Sao Paulo/Brazil this year wich was fantastic and looking forward to see him again at Brixton Academy on NYE. See you there guys!!!

From: Pandora S-K on 28th Dec 2005 10:02.08
GOD Big grin

From: Purple People Eater on 29th Dec 2005 09:17.00
Cool interview. Thumbs up

From: Ian Edwards on 29th Dec 2005 11:19.38
One of my biggest influences.

From: Mike Harris on 31st Dec 2005 15:53.46
My fav dj/producer! Ferry RULEZ!


From: Strawberry_K on 1st Jan 2006 07:20.11
Graham Gold made him (and Armin) what he is today. :P Peach was the first UK club that had Tiesto, Ferry, and Armin!!!

8)

From: SengcheeK on 2nd Jan 2006 01:15.38
He made the night for me - great set!

From: HannaHard on 3rd Jan 2006 15:05.21
THe first photo...what's the point??? Jerk

From: benz on 3rd Jan 2006 18:49.42
Hanna - why does that picture make him a jerk? Chill out eh! I imagine it's something to do with his new Loud Electronic Ferocious concept......with the emphasis on the word FEROCIOUS! He's trying to look like a tiger or something, i dunno!

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