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Best Of 2022 Interview with Celeste Siam



One of Asia’s best exports to ever hit the international dance music scene with her addictive blend of house music. Celeste Siam rose from the humble beginnings of growing up in Thailand to spending her summers in Ibiza playing at some of the most iconic parties alongside other established international stars, The epitome of summer parties since 2007.

Having already toured over 39 countries, and Celeste Siam received multiple awards for Top of Asia Female DJ by Top Asia Corporation in 2014, 2017 and 2018.

Music has no boundaries and Celeste Siam is here to stay as a name to be revered when it comes to House Music.


Dimitris: Your Top 3 biggest music career achievements in 2022:

Celeste Siam: 1) My release with Sora Music | Warner Music Philippines , “Love me or hate me” is  included in the soundtrack of the documentary series “Midnight Asia” on Netflix.


2) " You bring me joy" New track release is coming out  December 23rd 2022 on Switzerland ‘s Top music label’s Sirup Music.

3) Working on developing project on the future of Singapore's underground music scenes.

Best of 2022

1) Best track(s) and short comment for each track from other fellow artists of 2022

Celeste Siam: 1) Nightjar feat Shells (Extended mix) - Sonny Fodera, SHELLS, Vintage Culture. Great track that works well on the dancefloor.

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2) Tell Me Why (MEDUZA Extended Remix) - Supermode /Its Breakdown is nice and uplifting.


2) Best of 2022 personal productions with short comment about them:

Celeste Siam: My new release with Sirup Music "You Bring me joy." All my music productions trying to explore the sound that I like the most and get closer to the soul of my sound identity. It's like a never-ending journey but for this track I am very satisfied.

3) Best Artist of 2022(DJ & producer) with short comment:

Celeste Siam: 1) Hernan Cattaneo : His show with symphonic orchestra was very impressive


2) Mochakk : Dope tracks drop


3) Tale of Us : Love their progressive sounds and shows


4) Sonny Fodera : He released many great tracks


5) Dennis Cruz : Nice techy vibes


6) Nightmare on Wax : I love the diversity in his sound and all his productions


7) Jamie Jones : Enjoying his groove


8) Franky Rizardo : Great productions


4) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2022 with short comment :

Celeste Siam: 1) Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) Original Mix - beatsbyhand, Kali Mija /Perfect fit to my sunset session.


2) Very Different (Gorge Extended Remix) - Tom Evans, Jimmy Golding /Nice.


3) Coma Cat (Purple Disco Machine Extended Re-Work) - Tensnake /One of my fav track and he remixed so well.


4) Ferrari (Oliver Heldens Remix Extended) - James Hype /People loves to dance with it.


5) Touch Me (KREAM Remix) - Rui Da Silva /Loving this remix, can’t wait for the next.


6) ACRAZE - Believe ft. Goodboys / One of my fav track and he did remix it well.


5) Best Remixer(s) of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: Purple Disco Machine / King of disco vibes, each tracks he remixes has something unique.

 

Crazibiza / Most of the tracks are great remixes of classic House tunes.


6) Best New Talent of 2022 (DJ or producer) with short comment :

Celeste Siam: Siphe Tebeka : His production is good deep afro melodic vibes, definitely I like his
sounds.

 

7) Best electronic dance music album of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: 1) Pete Tong Ibiza Classics - UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) The Heritage Orchestra / Truly Beautiful art of sound.


2) Swedish House Mafia - Paradise again /Well done! worth waiting for.


3) TSHA - Capricorn Sun / Love all tracks.


8) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2022 with short comment? :

Celeste Siam: ADE Compilation 2022 - Inception /Personally I love melodic progressive and this is good.

9) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: 1) Dance With Me EP ( Kevin de Vries, Kolsch ) - Afterlife Records / It's art! Love the concept of connecting humanity.


2) It's Ours ( David Guetta, Idris Elba, ARTBAT ) - UPPERGROUND / futuristic ART! Amazing
design.

 

3) Monolink - Otherside (Fideles Remix) / I’m flowing with it, also nice music video.


10) Best lyrics in electronic dance music track(s) of 2022 with short comment :

Celeste Siam: 1) No Me Importa (Franky Rizardo Remix) - Marco Tropeano /Sweet lyric and sound.


2) Redbone (Extended Mix) - Travis Emmons / Me and audience sing along every time I played it.


11) Best vocalist/singer on electronic dance music track of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: 1) David Guetta & Bebe Rexha - I'm Good (Blue) /I must admit they made this better than the original.


2) Clean Bandit x Elley Duhé – Don’t Leave Me Lonely /always with the amazing symphonic sounds.


3) Alle Farben x Moss Kena - Forgot How To Love / One of the best Dance Tracks.


12) Best electronic dance music label of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: Armada Music

Spinnin records

Defected

Sirup Music

Afterlife records

Anjunadeep

13) Best electronic dance music video of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: Giolì & Assia - Even If The Time Will Pass By (I,II,III) @Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Iceland


Craig David & Galantis - DNA / The animate cartoon version is a good idea.


AVAION - Keep On Dancing / Simple but perfect!


Alan Walker - The Drum /I like the created scenery and how is synchronize with sound.


14) Best online social media of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: Tik Tok is popular at the moment but I' still a new to it. My vote goes for Instagram.

15) Best social media response you may have received about your music or your DJ performance of 2022:

Celeste Siam: Being part of a documentary series on Netflix and used my own music as part of the soundtrack that gave me huge amount of feedback in all social media.

Best response "We are in love with your impressive work as well as your personality, Respect! "

16) Best music composition software of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: Ableton Live cause it's great and useful to explore with different functions, easier than Logic Also Its fun for live performances, too.

17)Best club event /festival/music conference of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: 1) IMS International Music Summit /Ibiza Spain - I gained very useful knowledge on each panel's conversation.  The final performance at the Dalt Vila special stage was very impressive.

2) ADE Amsterdam Dance Events /Amsterdam Netherlands - For me is the best music conference of the year.

3) Wonderfruit festival /Pattaya Thailand - Interesting variety for all eyes and ears.

4) DWP Djakarta Warehouse Project / Jakarta Indonesia - Amazing line up

5) TDME Tokyo Dance Music Event / Tokyo Japan - Get to know more Japanese electronic music artists and scenes.

18) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: 1) New Year 2022 @ W hotel Koh Samui Thailand

2) NYE 2023 @ SEEN Beach Club Koh Samui Thailand

19) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: Hiroko Yamamura | Boiler Room x Slingshot Festival / Love her energy!


20) Best radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog) of 2022 with short comment. It can be yours or from other artists you respect:

Celeste Siam: https://www.twitch.tv/djmissile (She play real good underground hiphop music)

21) Best aftermovie for festival or club event of 2022

Celeste Siam: Tomorrowland Belgium 2022 | Official Aftermovie

Burning Man 2022 Aftermovie - Mayan Warrior - Waking Dreams


IMS Dalt Vila 2022 - After-Movie

22) Best music related website of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: 1) We rave you / Variety of different music genres, artists ,news etc.

2) Mixmag / Open up for new comer artists, it explores the most creative newest sounds.

23) Best production or DJ equipment (a)software & (b) hardware) of 2022 with short comment:

Celeste Siam: Pioneer CDJ3000 - Incredible multi function and there has been a leap forward in development from the older versions CDJ2000nxs

24) Best sound sample that has been used frequently in electronic dance music tracks of 2022 (personal or from other artists):

Celeste Siam: Let say : The Essential Bundle!

25) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career of 2022 and has helped you to progress even further:

Celeste Siam: Every success is made out of discipline and consistency.

26)Best hobby or non music related activity of 2022.

Celeste Siam: 1) Yoga is the best

2) Muay Thai (Thai Boxing work out)

27) Best ever electronic dance music track(s) of all times with short comment?

Celeste Siam: Children - Robert Miles : It's the first track that draw me into the electronic music world.


28) From 1 (bad) to 10(super excellent) what is your rate for 2022 in electronic dance music?

Celeste Siam: 8 : So far so good!

Dimitris: In which TV series, film or advert would you like to experience your track being used? Which track was the best placed on films/TV series/advert/official aftermovie of a festival from another artist?

Celeste Siam: Best soundtrack : Turn Up The Sunshine (PNAU Remix / From 'Minions: The Rise of Gru' Soundtrack )


Dimitris: During 2022 we experienced many tracks that were hybrids of music styles & genres. Do believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today?

Celeste Siam: Yes, It is still going on and more.

Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2023 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.

Celeste Siam: Moving back to Ibiza for summer 2023.

Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2023.

Celeste Siam: I hope all your dreams turn into reality and live life you are proud of.

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