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Ben Alonzi - A Real Passion for Futurity
Reported by Barry Moore
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Submitted 03-08-11 06:25
Leicester's Ben Alonzi is a DJ and producer taking the international trance scene by storm with his euphoric trance productions and energetic DJ sets. Having already played alongside some of the world’s biggest DJs such as Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Ian Betts, Dave Pearce, JFK and Genix at events across the UK clubbing scene including Passion, Friendz, Fixation, Xstatic and Massive, you're sure to see the rising star and Nu Communicate Recordings label owner hit the decks at many more parties both here and abroad.
How long have been into electronic music and producing your own music?
I have been into the uplifting style of electronic music for around 12 years now and been producing for around 7 years. The music just seems to be getting bigger and better.
What other musical genres do you listen to and have they had any influence on your overall sound/current sound?
I listen to all sounds of music. If it has something catchy like a great melody, a thumping beat or even a nice well produced production to listen to, that suits me down to the ground. Music has a great influence on you as an individual. On a day to day bases, how you feel will always show on what music or album you listen to on that day. Music always influences me, there’s nothing better than cranking that volume up! You don’t want to hear a track, you want to feel it too!
What would you describe your sound as and is there anything that distinguishes it from when your first started?
My sound is always on the level for pure uplifting styles of euphoric trance. I can’t even explain in words why I just simply “LOVE It”! From my earlier days on the music scene, I’ve always been all for uplifting styles. Anything that gives you that 'hands in the air' feeling then that suits me.
What software do you use for your productions and what’s your view on it?
I tend to use FL Studio, but there are also many ranges of software you can use like Cubase, Reason etc. All software offers different sounds so they all have their pros and cons when coming to producing. Most of all though, there’s nothing better when you produce a great catchy melody. I always feel that’s the key to a successful production.
The vocal arrangement on your track ‘Endever’ with Emdee reminds me of trance at the end of the nineties. Superb track! What has been the general reaction on it?
Endever had great support, in some of my productions when collaborating with others, I always like to try and bring back the old style of sounds. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the new generation but sometimes them old sounds well never be forgotten. I believe that’s why followers of trance always have a special place in their hearts for classics.
You have a monthly Podcast with Jamie Harrison. Tell us a bit about that?
Yes, me and Jamie teamed up a while back. Jamie is a fantastic person to work with, a young lad with a dream, a passion and a pure talent for music. Jamie has just been signed to Paul Oakenfold’s Label Perfecto. I’ve a lot of time for jamie and will support him as much as I can in order to push the rising talents of the future.
We were teamed up once on an event for the mighty 'Passion' in Coalville a while ago now, we just seemed to bounce off each other and most of all have a laugh with the crowds that come to support us. Our pictures on our web sites show we have no shame in making complete prats of ourselves as we as always try to entertain and most of all have a good time on any event we are on. If you’ve not been to see us play live then I suggest it’s something you must do when at Passion and Nu Passion events.
You are part of the Nu Communicate Recordings label. How are things going for them and yourself at the moment?
Being the owner of Nu Communicate Recordings has been fantastic. There are so many rising talents at the moment pushing through the ranks with their productions; it’s great to be part of trying to push through the rising talents of the dance music industry. The label is growing bigger and better. I have now just launched Nu Communicate White, which my label manager Glynn Allen is now taking care of. Nu Communicate White specifically targets established and up and coming artists for Tech and Progressive Trance. For more information on the label please visit www.nucommunicaterecordings.com
You are based in Leicester which is close to the home of the midlands clubbing institution ‘Passion’. What has been your favourite night at Passion and why?
Every night at passion is fantastic. I can never say which night has been my favourite to be honest as all nights down at the club blow you away. We have the biggest names within the scene of dance music perform at Passion, clubbers never go home disappointed.
On the 6th of August you’re heading down to London to play at Futurity’s second event. What kind of set can we expect to hear and what are your thoughts about playing in the capital again?
It’s always a pleasure to be invited back down for a London event as they never fail to disappoint. As always my sets tend to consist of pure uplifting euphoric trance with a real driving edge, pushing for the hands in the air experience. Throughout the course I’m sure I’ll tend to drop in some pure elegant vocal productions followed by a wild card track which always tends to be the one you’ll either love it or you’ll hate. I look forward to seeing you all soon for Futurity’s event and as always will never fail to disappoint a good party clubbing event.
Thank you all so much for your support throughout the years and I’ll sese you soon for the Futurity experience.
Many thanks Ben for talking the time out to speak with us and we look forward to hearing you at Futurity.
All photos courtesy of Ben Alonzi. Not to be reproduced without permission.
Futurity
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Ladybird Bar [map]
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After a great launch party in June, Futurity is back with the future summer party.
So take out your beach shovel, the sand bucket and your favourite beach wear and join us for a great new adventure in the future
Futurity - The future is us
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Trapped inside an electronic sound, a world where music and passion is all encompassing.
Futurity is the place for you, a day party to celebrate the destiny of music.
So beam yourself up to our beautiful venue in the heart of Angel, where you will meet other humans in the pursuit of the future of electronic music nivana.
Line up
Ben Alonzi (Passion Resident)
Simon Bostock
Dj Erc vs Dave Bennett (Trance to PSY Trance Journey Set)
Sarah Goodson (Birthday Set)
Gill Rajveen
Judy Shanahan
Dress Code: Beach Wear,sunglasses, beach shovel, the sand bucket and.......
Saturday 6th August 2011
*** ENTRY IS FREE ALL DAY ***
BEN ALONZI
Ben Alonzi from Leicester UK, DJ Producer and Nu Communicate Recordings label owner is taking the international trance seen by storm with his euphoric trance productions and energetic DJ sets .Ben Alonzi has already played a long side some of the World’s biggest DJ’s Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, Ian Betts, Dave Pearce, JFK, Genix at Clubs & Events across the UK Clubbing scene including “Passion”- The Emporium, “Leicester Friendz” – Turnmills, “London Fixation” & “Xstatic” – The Venue Nottingham ,”Massive” – Hidden London so you are sure to see the rising star from Leicester Ben Alonzi hit the decks in many more events here & abroad. DJ Producer Ben Alonzi’s productions have been supported by many of the world’s biggest DJ’s including Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Judge Jules, Eddie Halliwell, DJ Shah, Andy Moor, Matt Darey, Aly & Fila, Ernesto vs Bastian, Sied Van Riel just to list a few. Ben’s love of dance music has compelled him too launch his very own imprint Nu Communicate Recordings the home for the Alonzi solo production and collaborations. Nu Communicate releases the best Euphoric trance from established and new up and coming talent from across the globe.
SIMON BOSTOCK
Already making waves in the scene with an immediate impact in 2008, Simon Bostock looks set to excel further in 2009 and beyond with a stream of top releases and pounding DJ sets. The London based Futurity resident, has this passion for electronic dance music from progressive, to uplifting to dirty hard tech and anything in between.
In such a short period of time, there's already been many highlights. Paul van Dyk dropping his track "Human Nature" at Trance Energy 2009 in front of 30,000 up-for-it party goers, Armin van Buuren supporting his Thrillseekers remix "The Last Time" on Radio, DJ Sets and featuring on his massive A State of Trance 2008 CD compilation. Simon's remix of Teya's "Only You" also featured on The Thrillseekers compilation "Night Music Vol 3". He also took on the role of remixing Activa's vocal track with Julie Harrington "Away From This", featuring on Activa's first artist album "This World".
With that, DJ'ing with the like of The Thrillseekers, John Askew, Gareth Emery, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Simon Patterson, Oliver Smith, Lange in venues in London such as Trance Generation, The Gallery and Electronic Sessions. As well as the demand for guest radio sets on stations like Digitally Imported, Afterhours and Puresound.
When it comes to radio shows, Simon is a busy man being proud to host his own monthly radio show "Innovate Sessions" exclusively broadcasted on Afterhours every 3rd Thursday from 16:00CET/15:00GMT playing a mixture of progressive to uplifting trance to a worldwide audience. Not only that, he also co-hosts the monthly two hour radio show Trance Generation with Ehren Stowers, broadcasted on puresound.fm and totaal.fm radio stations packed with all the latest upcoming electronic dance music.
On the production side, Simon has witnessed his releases coming out on top labels such as Amarda, Flux Delux, Perceptive Recordings, Adjusted, Conspiracy, RedForce, Proxoz and his own up and coming label Insight Recordings.
On top of this, Simon also works with Ehren Stowers, Andy Young and James Cognet on the running of their label Insight Recordings which has been receiving huge support from DJ's such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, John Askew, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond and many more.
DJ ERC
Italian London based Dj Erc is always been interested in electronic dance music since early days.
Growing up in Italy gave him a big exposure in the 90' to the popular italo-disco.
But real passion to the music found him after listening "For an angel" by Paul Van Dyk.
In 2006 pick up a second hand pair of Gemine Cdjs and start to learn the magic of dj skills.
From then he has been playing around all the main venue and trance party around London like Ministry of Sound, SE ONE, Cable, Matter, 414, Hidden
His unique blend of hands-in-air, bouncy , soulful trance with dreamy breakdowns distinguishes his unique sound
As promoter Dj Erc aka Ercole Marco Lugari also collaborate in various successfully projects like Trance Unite,Trance Generation and Odyssey.
Venue Info
Ladybird is 2 minutes walk from Angel tube station. When you exit the station turn right and walk up Upper Street. We are on your left just after the Business Design Centre and opposite Islington Green.
If you are unsure you can contact us on 020 735 917 10 and one of our friendly members of staff will answer any questions you may have.See More
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