We were there Again! Tomorrowland 2011. Video interview with Sander van Doorn. For 3 unforgettable days, we were there again at Tomorrowland. From 22nd until 24th of July, we experienced one of the best organised productions, with the highest level of security and safety, which ensured that the festival goers had some most unforgettable moments partying, and with the best music provided by the hottest names in the EDM scene. It is absolutely true, that Tomorrowland music wise, was the most complete festival, with great names from the international DJ circuit. The who’s who of the international DJ pantheon was there, servicing their best sets, because the atmosphere was so intense and celebratory, that it was impossible for the DJ’s not to feel excited, and be part of that phenomenon which is taking the world by storm. ID&T Belgium can be proud, that once again they kept their reputation really high, and secured their position at the top of the list of the events, that anyone would want to experience, at least once in a lifetime.
We continue the series of video interviews conducted at Tomorrowland festival in Belgium from 22nd to 24th of July, with the superstar Dutch DJ, and the hottest export from the Netherlands, the always amazing, and ahead of his time DJ and producer, Sander van Doorn. We met with him in the press and artist area at the backstage of the festival, and we recorded the interview that you can now watch right now. As you can see, he was really friendly, down to earth, easy going, and very welcoming, because its extremely important for an artist to make the interviewer feel comfortable, and allow him to ask the questions that he feels that the fans might ask if they were there also.
Thought to be a technical and musical genius by many, Sander van Doorn is without a doubt, one of the worlds most essential, influential, and popular DJ/Producers in dance music today. In very short order, Sander has become a brand synonymous with excellence – both production wise, and in front of the thousands he plays to nightly. He is truly one of the strongholds of dance music, a generation defining artist, who reshapes our perception of what dance music can be, and he does it all with that electrifying Sander van Doorn smile.
Those with an ear for music, have known of Sander for some time now, but 2007 was when the world started whispering “have you heard of Sander van Doorn?” It seemed the secret weapon of so many top DJ’s was out. When Carl Cox stops the music to point you out, telling the nearly 50,000 people “This is one of the best producers in music today, remember his name… Sander van Doorn!” then you can bet the whole
world will take notice.
Carl wasn’t the only Sander fan. Armin van Buuren named Sander as one to watch early on, and Tiesto championed his productions regularly. Sander seized the opportunities at hand, and dedicated himself to a relentless touring and production schedule for the next few years. It was during this time, that Sander penned some of his classics. From originals like Grasshopper, Punk’d and Riff, to massive remixes of The Killers (Spaceman), Sia (The Girl You Lost To Cocaine), Robbie Williams (Close My Eyes) and Depeche Mode (Peace), it seemed the lad from Eindhoven was on a collision course for superstardom.
With the release of his debut album “Supernaturalistic” in early 2008, Sander showed once again that he was no one trick pony. Preferring to term what he does as ‘SvD Style’, Sander shrugged off the confines of genre typecasting long ago. The album was a critical and commercial success, and was the first unabridged glimpse of Sanders musical virtuosity. With the help of his prolific alter egos (Sam Sharp, Sandler, Purple Haze and Filterfunk); Sander has been able to transcend the musical prejudice, that so often accompanies being a big name DJ. This is why every DJ, no matter the genre, has an SvD track in their arsenal at all times.
His fans are the real stars in Sander’s phenomenal rise. They send all his records to number one, and help to make him a required headliner at the most prestigious institutions dance music has ever known. Mysteryland, Dance Valley, Global Gathering, Godskitchen, Garudas, Sankeys, Pacha, Cream, Sensation, Space, SW4, Trance Energy, Creamfields, Electrocity, and Electric Daisy Carnival, have all hailed his arrival, and given the world the truest refection of Sander’s real power and popularity. Each year, the number of countries visited grows, as does his frequent flier status. With a tour diary that sees the superstar play to more than a million fans each year, there’s no doubt that that Sander van Doorn is dance music’s favourite son.
Sander continues to meet the demands of being one of the worlds most sought after artists, by continuing to evolve musically, professionally and artistically. In 2010 a deal was reached with global satellite leader Sirius XM, to syndicate his radio show called ‘Identity.’ The show airs twice weekly to over 10 million worldwide on channel 38, Electric Area. Sander has also worked tirelessly to bring his clubbing concept, ‘Dusk till Doorn’ to fruition. It’s a fully produced and musically integrated stage show, which showcases, not only van Doorn, but seeks to highlight and expose new artists, technologies, and music that Sander favours. The concept spawned a successful double mix compilation in 2010, which allowed fans to re-live the experience anytime. ‘Dusk till Doorn’ has been hailed as the future of clubbing. Of course, Sander’s label Doorn Records, has been gaining a strong foothold as one of the most upfront in dance music. Sander is passionate about the music released on his namesake, choosing every track personally. If this mountain of accomplishments were not enough, he somehow makes time to produce the quarterly ‘how to’ show called ‘Studio Sessions.’ The show airs on his YouTube channel (SanderVanDoornTV) and provides viewers with step by step instructions of his process in the studio.
Today, Sander van Doorn is electronic music royalty. He’s a hit-maker, a tastemaker, and musical visionary. With boundary pushing precision, Sander has taken music, clubbing and production to the next level. He’s been awarded so many honours from industry and peers alike, that his mantle is permanently bowed. Poll after poll cement his status as one of the world’s best, and you can bet that whatever the position or rank he holds, in the hearts and minds of his fans he is always number 1.
Within the video interview which we conducted with him at the press/artist area at Tomorrowland in Belgium, before his performance which went down really well at the Above and Beyond's Group Therapy stage, we managed to ask several interesting and intriguing questions. He tells us his opinion of his latest successful singles like, Koko and Love is Darkness, which managed to get in the BBC’s Radio 1 playlist. Another question is where he gets his inspiration, and how he records the unforgettable melodies like the one he uses for KoKo. He reveals to us exclusive insight about the production and the content of his forthcoming album ‘Eleve11’, which will be out this month on his own label Doorn/Spinnin, and on many other labels like Ultra in USA, or Tiger in Germany. Last but not least, he answers how long it took him to compile his latest mixed CD ‘From Dusk Till Dawn vol.2’, and how the whole process went. I personally find this interview really interesting and informative, and I highly recommend you to watch it.
Interview was conducted and edited by Dimitri Kechagias
Camera & Sound Engineering: Paul Aldridge at www.1mix.co.uk
Many thanks to Debby Wilmsen & ID&T Belgium and GetinPR for giving us press accreditation to attend this fantastic once in a lifetime experience.
Special thanks to Sara Cooper Management and PR and Jorn Heringa at Spinnin records, for helping us organize the interview.
Camera & Sound Engineering: Paul Aldridge at www.1mix.co.uk
Many thanks to Debby Wilmsen & ID&T Belgium and GetinPR for giving us press accreditation to attend this fantastic once in a lifetime experience.
Special thanks to Sara Cooper Management and PR and Jorn Heringa at Spinnin records, for helping us organize the interview.
Watch out for Sander van Doorn ‘Eleve11’ that will be out soon on Doorn
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