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Nick Sentience: breaking the sound barrier at Innovate
Reported by Nicki S & Craig Paxton
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Submitted 18-01-06 21:43
People often talk of those who define musical genres. Pioneers in their field who have help to mould and craft a sound which evolved into a whole musical movement.
If you were to pick someone in the area of hard dance then one person who would be at the top of your list would be the undeniably talented Innovate resident Nick Sentience. Where Nick leads, others invariably follow; which has been the case since he broke on to the scene many years ago. With the release last year of his widely acclaimed artist album - 'Universal Language' and rumours of a follow-up in the pipe-line, we managed to drag Nick away from his studio for 5 minutes to answer some questions ahead of his monstor three hour set at Innovate on 21st January.
Happy 2006! I hope you had a smashing Christmas and New Year.
Yeah great thanx, Twisted NYE at The Fridge was amazing. Big shout to all who came.
2005 was a big year; you played in America, Canada, Brazil, Ibiza, Holland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and off course here in the UK. What was your highlight of 2005?
I would say one of my best experiences was the Extreme/Tidy event at Es Paradis in Ibiza. It was rammed and I felt like I was in a scene form Kevin and Perry! Proper Ibiza superclub style.
Do you have any New Years resolutions?
Yeah loads! I want to try and read more books instead of always watching DVDs, spend more time with family and friends, oh and thrash out more ‘avin it tunes.
At the next Innovate you’re playing a special 3 hour set, which judging by your past performances is going to be something special. Tell us what we can expect and why we can’t afford to miss it.
The thing about this set is it will be showcasing a bunch of new tracks from my next album. I’ve moved into a great new studio near Tower Bridge and it’s really done the trick. I’m working on 2/3 tracks a week and buzzing big time, so if you want to hear what I’ve been producing as well as a load of classics and other hot tunes, come on over and party with us!
Your last 3-hour showcase at Innovate in January 2005 was a sell out event. Are you excited this party? What do you prefer 1 1/2hr sets or getting your teeth stuck into 3hrs?
Both are enjoyable. 1/1 hours can be a quick fix, mixing quick and jamming it. But a 3 hour set you get to really go from one point to another, and I think people expect you to span things out a bit more. I think the dancefloor knows to expect a bit of a voyage rather than just tune after tune.
What productions / projects are you working on?
The main project I have underway at the moment is my next album. I’m aiming for completion of that this month, so nearly there now. I’ve also got a couple of EPs on Riot! coming out, plus some remixes of my ‘Universal Language’ tracks in the pipeline on Quality Trax. You can hear some clips of these new tunes on this link www.qualitytrax.net/promo enjoy!
Over the years you have remixed and worked with some of the biggest names in the business: Mauro Picotto, Tim Healy (aka Coburn), John Askew, BK, Storm, Praga Kahn, Andy Farley, Safri Duo, and The Rogue Element, just to name a few. Do you have any juicy collaborations planned in the near future?
I’ve got a date with Mark Sherry from Public Domain next week, also another one with BK, and James Lawson as well. But mostly lots of solo tracks being done.
Innovate at The Fridge
In all you travels and DJ gigs what were the tunes that rocked it the most for you in 2005?
This year big tunes were Psycraft — ‘Computech’, Vinylgroover & The Red Hed’s cover of Felix — ‘Don’t You Want Me’, Edison Factor — ‘Blissed Out’, Sander van Doorn — ‘Bling Bling’ and Mac Zimm’s Remix of ‘Damager’.
What are your 3 all time favourite tunes? Is there any chance we’ll hear these at Innovate?
Prodigy — ‘Speedway’, Leftfield — ‘Space Shanty’, Fluke — ‘Atom Bomb’, and I don’t think I’ll be able to play them in their original format as they are a few years old now and in quite a different production style. Might have to do a cheeky re-edit to play them!
Over the years you have produced hundreds of remixes and original tracks. Do you have a personal favourite?
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My remix of Storm — ‘Time to Burn’ holds a place for me. I’ve seen plenty of dancefloors jump to that over the years!
The Innovate motto is: Inspire — Create — Innovate. But where do the Innovators get their inspiration? What artists are inspiring you at the moment?
I went to one of the Prodigy gigs at Brixton Academy recently and that really fired me up again. They still rock hard, and put on a great production. Total class. Kind of reminded me of my mission objective. Also a lot of the Hommega productions artists like Xerox and Illumination, X-noise and Astrix stepped up the production standard last year and really got me thinking hard about my own tracks. Respect to those guys!
So what big plans do you have for 2006?
Basically the plan is to put the finishing touches to the album this month and tour it. I want to get back out to all my old favourite places like Australia, Japan, USA, Holland and Ibiza. Also watch out for the Innovate vs Riot party in March, that’s going to kick big time.
Thanks for your time Nick and see you on the dance floor!
Photography permission of Dafphotography@gmail.com, Joeyxx and Qualitytrax.
INNOVATE: WELCOME 2006
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Saturday 21st January 2006
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Limited early bird tickets £10.
£12 Advance Tickets. MOTD.
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Due to huge public demand, Innovate are proud to kick of the New Year with a bang by showcasing 3 of London’s favourite DJs on one massive night.
Nick Sentience and Phil Reynolds have consistently rocked club after club around the globe for the past 5 years. Expect no less than their absolute best for their London residency and be prepared to hear tomorrow’s anthems today!
Fresh from a blinding year playing at super clubs such as Amnesia, Gallery, Dance Valley and SW4, Ian Betts will be showing everyone once again why he is a trance force set for domination.
Hosting the Ice Box is the fabulous and charismatic Maria – Never Enough with whom it’s “always time to have fun!” Maria is one of London’s most notorious party animals has hand selected the her favourite House, Electro, Tek House, Breaks & Brazilian DJs guaranteed to get the party going.
Inspire - Create - Innovate
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Competitions:
1. Text your name & email to 07815069633 to win VIP entry to Innovate on Sat 21 Jan 06 PLUS an exclusive Phil Reynolds CD!
2. WIN a day in the studio with Nick Sentience! To enter this competition, give your name and email to one of the lovely Innovate girls at Innovate @ The Fridge on Sat 21 Jan 06.
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ONE : THE OFFICIAL *FREE* PRE-PARTY
21/01/06 @ THE SOUTHSIDE BAR. 3PM-11PM.
125 CLEVELAND ST. LONDON. W1T 6QB.
DJS: Gavin McFarland, K.A.R.L. Conrad, Mat Lock, Shimmer, 2 Phunked Up and more ...
F @ FIRE : THE OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY
5.30AM-12.30PM. £8 WITH FLYER. MOTD.
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Trance. Euro Trance. Hard Trance. Tech Trance. Psy Trance. Nu NRG. Hi NRG. House. Funky House. Hard House. Deep Techno. Funky Techno. Techno. Breaks.
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MAIN ROOM:
Nick Sentience – 3 Hr Set
Phil Reynolds – 3 Hr Set
Ian Betts – 2 Hr Set
ICE BOX HOSTED BY: NEVER ENOUGH
“It’s always time to have fun!”
Eduardo Herrera (Kinky Mambo)
Vitor Lima (Water Republic-Brazil)
Mike Redina (Nrgflow Collective)
DJ Moni (Solid Kiss)
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From: Innovate on 18th Jan 2006 22:05.58
From: Elz on 18th Jan 2006 22:55.46
Wicked Interview guys.
Can't wait to hear your new Album Nick. Bring on Saturday night for the tasters!
From: James Jaye on 18th Jan 2006 23:02.08
Pure class. guaranteed quality...keep em coming Nick!
From: Maria on 19th Jan 2006 00:00.51
Well done Nick!  I'm so glad to be hosting the Ice Box with Innovate this Saturday! It's going to be wicked! Can't wait!!! 
From: bennett on 19th Jan 2006 01:03.57
top stuff nick! all the best for saturday! a true modern day hero! 
From: anushka007 on 19th Jan 2006 01:39.04
I dont know how about you people - but I so going to lost the plot on the dance floor :WOW:
From: onthebass on 19th Jan 2006 03:54.10
Damn straight, Australia WANTS YOU BACK in 2006! 
Top interview and hope you have it right off mate @ Innovate this Saturday night. Can't wait to hear some of your new productions. 
From: Danny Gilligan on 19th Jan 2006 07:44.16
Great interview!
From: Dubster on 19th Jan 2006 08:09.52
From that interview alone, we have to look forward to :
3 hour Nick set,
A new Nick Sentience album,
Innovate vs Riot,
Nick & Bk, Lawson & Mark Sherry colabs
+ More
Wiz zees newz, Mr Sentience you are really spoiling uzzz!
Saturday cannot get here quick enough.
COME ON!!!!!!!
From: dean peters on 19th Jan 2006 08:46.55
Top interview guys. Nick is one of the true pioneers of the scene......wears top sunshades too!
From: Letty Bird on 19th Jan 2006 09:24.42
Nice interview guys!!! xx
From: KrAzB on 19th Jan 2006 09:26.29
An absolute legend!
Can't wait for saturday!
Bring it on!
From: Lizzie Curious on 19th Jan 2006 10:52.05
wicked interview...so much talent!! - I loved that mix of Time to Burn (or time to gurn as we called it)! Bring it all on Mr Sentience!
From: Craig Paxton on 19th Jan 2006 11:15.30
The best resident in the business and an inspiration to everyone.. 
From: K.A.R.L. on 19th Jan 2006 11:42.14
A true pioneer of the scene and a top bloke.................
From: Richard Launch on 19th Jan 2006 11:45.11
Top stuff Nick...! Space Shanty is a favourite of mine too.
From: VinDiesel on 19th Jan 2006 11:53.25
Brilliant interview. I loved Universal Language and Im eagerly anticipitating Nick's new Album
From: Ian Betts on 19th Jan 2006 12:19.33
From: benz on 19th Jan 2006 14:48.48
teh legend and the guy who got me hooked on hard beats in the first place!
will be at Insekt on Sat but have a great time y'all
From: Stevi D on 19th Jan 2006 15:43.12
Rock on!!
From: onthebass on 20th Jan 2006 03:38.40
I can't seem to find the link to the sound clips for that "Nicki is a Possum" track 
From: spangledwench on 20th Jan 2006 16:44.29
Many wickfords to ya babes, great interview.
Carly x
From: djviticus on 24th Jan 2006 01:56.47
nice one man i am so so sad i couldnt stay for the party. i spent too much money as it was lol.. it was really cool to get to hang out with you and nicki so much and jump in the studio with you. im loving the tune!! much love to you guys and keep it up.. ohh ya usa is a must in 06, bowaii!
From: Spherical on 25th Jan 2006 14:02.58
Fantastic interview.
The most talented hard dance producer in the scene by far, simply amazing - a nice guy to boot aswell.
Really looking forward to the new album, and some of those collaborations sound quite tasty.
Top stuff. 
From: Type 1 on 25th Jan 2006 14:48.01
true legend! great to be working with you dude!
From: Innovate on 25th Jan 2006 16:15.58
WOW!! What a set
From: anushka007 on 26th Jan 2006 15:58.59
One of the best sets I have heard from Mr Sentience - WoW, WoW, WoW and Wow again - I am still no over it!
From: Nikki S on 26th Jan 2006 19:46.59
I agree anushka baby!! Sentience is on fire!! The 3 hours flew. I wish I was back there to do it all again.
Bring on March 18 when we go head to head with Riot! Recordings
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