Haris Vasiloglou better known as the man behind the name “Basil O’Glue” is producer, dj, radio host and label co-owner of the very successful record label Saturate Audio. He is considered without any doubts to be the Greek leader of the dark underground progressive trance sound. According to him this branch of trance is closer to the very essence of what trance music is all about.
Born and raised in the cultural city of Athens and now based in Northern Greece away from the cosmopolitan environment and the big city lights, Basil O’Glue crafts his unforgettable dark and mysterious trance journeys. He was exposed from his very early years on indie dance bands as The Prodigy & The Chemical Brothers. He felt very soon the urge to produce his own electronic dance music with some amateur software. From those years of experimentation to 2014 Basil O Glue as a result of his devotion, hard work and endless days and sleepless nights established himself as one of the most influential trance producer of his generation.
He manage track after track to build a global loyal following with releases on well known labels like Coldharbour recordings, Afterglow records, Black Hole recordings, Armada Music to name just a few. His music is supported by well known djs like Markus Schulz who has included on his excellent compilations many Basil O’Glue tracks, Armin van Buuren with plays in his radio show ASOT, Ferry Corsten, Max Graham and many more.
Because of his productions, the popular demand for him grow and has helped him considerably to get bookings in well known events like the Luminosity Beach Festival in The Netherlands and in countries like Canada and Greece of course. His radio show “Momentum”every 3rd Thursday 23:00 CET, at www.afterhours.fm is followed by thousands of listeners who enjoy his mixing skills and eclectic taste in trance music that is evident in every show.
Basil O Glue is definitely not the dj who will play the obvious big tunes. Instead he stays faithful on being an ambassador of the dark trippy trance sound. In order to support new talents that produce that dark trance sound
he started along with his Styller from Slovakia the globally known record label Saturate Audio in 2013. Every single release of the label climbs at the top of the well known download shops like beatport and many superstar djs include Saturate Audio tracks in their radio shows and dj sets.
Basil O Glue is 100% focused on what he wants to achieve and every single step in his career helped him to climb even higher on the ladder. If you feel love, passion and addiction to the deep dark trance sound follow Basil O Glue productions, dj sets, radio shows and Saturate Audio releases. One thing is for sure, Basil O Glue will never let his fans down.
Name: Haris Vasiloglou (Basil O'Glue)
Location: Chalkidiki / Greece
Dimitri: Can you mention your biggest achievements in your music career in 2014 and your personal life if it is something that you wish to share with our readers?
Basil O'Glue: Hi there Dimitri! Thanks for the interview. I think my biggest achievement in 2014 was by far the "Saturate Audio Immersed" CD compilation, which was compiled and mixed by myself and Styller. It was like a childhood dream to release a cd compilation. I hope the result satisfies all deep progressive trance lovers!
Dimitri: 2014 was packed with releases from so many different styles, which Electronic Music style you believe is the absolute Electronic Music Style Of 2014 in the mainstream indifferent
if you like it or not. Why you believe this style became so successful in 2014?
Basil O'Glue: Indeed we saw loads of releases, and especially in the mainstream genres, like Bigroom house / trance. I think that's the result of this trend that is currently at its peak time, But i think this is finally coming to an end :) (talking as underground music lover)
1) Best Track:
Basil O'Glue: Guy J – Dizzy Moments
2) Best Artist (Dj & producer):
Basil O'Glue: Guy J /Dj, Gai Barone /Producer
3) Best Remix:
Basil O'Glue: I have to pick 2. Marcus White & Dave Kent - Strawberries & Cream (Christopher Vassilakis Remix) and Moshic - Do It To Me Now (Gai Barone Starsk Remix)
4) Best Remixer:
Basil O'Glue: Gai Barone
5) Best New Talent (Dj or producer):
Basil O'Glue: Not new producer but I loved his work within 2014 : Biologik
6) Best Electronic Music Album:
Basil O'Glue: Guy Gerber and Puff Daddy 11 11 is cool
7) Best Electronic Music Compilation:
Basil O'Glue: Balance / Hernan Cattaneo - Balance 026
8) Best artwork/cover of an Album or Compilation:
Basil O'Glue: Saturate Audio Immersed
9) Best Electronic Music Label:
Basil O'Glue: MicroCastle
10) Best online Funny video related to Dance Music:
Basil O'Glue: Definitely the "WHEN WILL THE BASS DROP?"
11) Best Online Social media network:
Basil O'Glue: A lot of people moan about soundcloud, but it still works fine for me
12) Best music composition software:
Basil O'Glue: Propellerheads reason as usual
13) Best Event or Open Air Festival:
Basil O'Glue: Luminosity
14) Best personal Dj Gig:
Basil O'Glue: The opening of Sunk events in Ibiza at Privilege
15 Best Radio show:
Basil O'Glue: Patterns by Gai Barone
16) Best Radio station:
Basil O'Glue: DI.fm
17) Best Online Record shop that you purchase your music:
Basil O'Glue: Beatport
18) Best Website that you visit frequently:
Basil O'Glue: Flux BPM online. Awesome reviews, you gotta check this
19) Best Smart phone/Mobile phone device:
Basil O'Glue: Talking Tom
20) Best Dj equipment (software or hardware):
Basil O'Glue: I admit it... CDJ 2000 Nexus is handy...
21) Best hobby or activity that you spent a lot of time in 2014:
Basil O'Glue: watching Spiderman with Philipp
22) Best holiday destination for 2014 that you manage to visit this year either to relax or to perform in a club or festival:
Basil O'Glue: Ibiza
23) Best online/PC/video game of the year that you have played this year?
Basil O'Glue: FM2015
Dimitri: Finally, 2015 is ahead of us would you like to tell your plans with your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, Dj gigs.
Basil O'Glue: Well, oh well... 2015 will be super busy for me, unfortunately not regarding music. I will probably stay silent releasing...
But that would be just for a while. I Will take a short 5-6 months break, and then i'll come back stronger! But this doesn't mean i will be away from my label duties. We have amazing stuff waiting...
Dimitri: Thanks very much for your collaboration to reply in this interview
Basil O'Glue: Thanks a lot for the whole support Dimitri. Happy new Year
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