Name: Morten Breum
Location: Copenhagen
Intro questions:
Dimitri: Can you tell us how 2012 has been for the development of your career as a DJ and/or Producer?
Morten Breum: I started working with my new management team and we had a mutual goal from day one. First priority was to move to LA, where joining forces with other artists is less of a challenge. And from a creative perspective, I needed a new inspiration, a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery. LA is a very creative and inspiring city; it’s has a special vibe. And so far, things have been great. We have made a lot of progress during the last year. And I’m sure 2013 will be even better!
Dimitri: If you look back at 2012, are there any moments in your musical career that you wish you had done differently in order to get a better outcome?
Morten Breum: No, not really. You can always look back and think you could have done better. But I choose to look forward.
Interview was written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias Radio/Dj/Music Journalist
Best of 2012 according to Morten Breum
1) Best Track:
The Knife – Silent Shout
2) Best Artist (DJ & producer):
2) Best Artist (DJ & producer):
Eric Prydz
3) Best Remix:
3) Best Remix:
Lies (Otto Knows Remix)
4) Best Remixer:
4) Best Remixer:
Diplo
5) Best New Talent (DJ or producer):
5) Best New Talent (DJ or producer):
BetatraXx
6) Best EDM Album:
6) Best EDM Album:
Eric Prydz - Pryda
7) Best EDM Compilation:
7) Best EDM Compilation:
N/A
8) Best artwork/cover of an album or compilation:
8) Best artwork/cover of an album or compilation:
ZEDD - Clarity
9) Best lyrics on an EDM track:
9) Best lyrics on an EDM track:
N/A
10) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on an EDM track:
10) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on an EDM track:
Etta James – Avicii (Levels)
11) Best EDM Label:
11) Best EDM Label:
Axtone
12) Best Music Video:
12) Best Music Video:
Steve Angello – “YEAH”
13) Most amusing video on YouTube relating to Dance Music:
Psy – Gangnam Style
14) Best Online Social media network:
Facebook/Twitter/Instagram
15) Best music composition software:
15) Best music composition software:
Ableton Live
16) Best Event or Open Air Festival:
16) Best Event or Open Air Festival:
Coachella
Sensation
18) Best DJ set of the year by another fellow DJ:
18) Best DJ set of the year by another fellow DJ:
Tiesto @Ultra 2011
19) Best country which you personally have performed in:
19) Best country which you personally have performed in:
US
20) Best up-for-it crowd:
20) Best up-for-it crowd:
Americans
21) Best Radio show:
21) Best Radio show:
BBC 1 / Sirius XM
22) Best Online Record shop for purchasing music:
22) Best Online Record shop for purchasing music:
BeatPort
23) Best piece of News this year relating to Electronic Dance Music:
23) Best piece of News this year relating to Electronic Dance Music:
N/A
24) Best personal achievement related to Electronic Dance Music:
Sensation gig
24) Best personal achievement related to Electronic Dance Music:
Sensation gig
25) Best piece of advice you received in relation to your career:
“Its more important what you say no to than say yes to”
26) Any single event which inspired you to compose a track :
Hamra – from a gig in Beirut
27) Best tip that you learnt this year for your DJ’ing or music composition:
Naa same thing
Outro question:
Dimitri: 2013 lies ahead of us. Would you like to tell us your future plans in relation to releases, tracks, albums, collaborations or DJ gigs?
Morten Breum: My plans are in the hands of my manager Nima Kay. I still keep producing and playing my gigs. My biggest collaboration must be with Axwell – coming out on Axtone in 2013 – can’t wait for that.
Dimitri: Thanks very much for finding the time to respond to this interview
Morten Breum:Thank you for having me.
Many thanks to Nicole Hofman at Publicity lab for her support to organise this interview
Many thanks to Paul at 1mix radio for proofing the questions
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