After being named one of EDM Identity’s “Top Trance Artists to Watch” in 2022, Sequence Six has quickly become a name on everyone’s lips. The 23-year-old has impressed trance fans around the world with his uplifting productions, emotionally charged DJ sets, and infectious stage presence. 2025 is set to be his biggest year yet, with releases on Future Sound of Egypt (FSOE) and Pure Trance. He will also celebrate the 100th episode of his long-standing radio show, Existential, this autumn. These exciting milestones arise following the success of his highly anticipated single “Holding On”, featuring the vocals of That Girl. Released on Find Your Harmony, the song sustained its position in the Beatport Trance Top 50 for two weeks and remained one of the most requested tracks of the summer on Andrew Rayel’s FYH Radio. This rising talent continues to demonstrate why all eyes should be on him.
His latest track Sai Kung is included on the latest Future Sound Vol.20 EP curated by Aly & Fila highly influential imprint Future Sound of Egypt.
Dimitris: To begin, it would be beneficial for you to share with us your three most significant accomplishments or objectives that you are particularly proud of achieving thus far in your professional career.
Sequence Six: There have been so many things that stand out as significant, but the three that come to mind are:
- Raising over $4,000 for metastatic breast cancer research through my Twitch stream titled "THRIVE" in 2021.
- Playing a three hour headlining set to a nearly sold out club in Chicago last summer.
- Signing my new single, Sai Kung, to Future Sound Of Egypt.
Dimitris: Could you elaborate on the reasons behind your decision to embark on the journey of DJing or producing electronic dance music?
Sequence Six: I've always been very passionate about music and often found myself listening to songs and wishing the melodies were different. I'd tried to learn different instruments but nothing really clicked. I grew up listening to so many different styles of music, but the one that made me feel the most was Trance. I thought a lot about what would be most rewarding for me, and that would be to craft something and tell a story with each song I write. I asked for FL Studio as a Christmas present in 2013 and within a few months I was pretty confident in saying that was going to do this for the rest of my life.
Dimitris: Could you please identify the three most influential producers who have shaped your decision to pursue a career in the electronic dance music industry?
Sequence Six: Listening to Dash Berlin during the 2012-2014 years was very influential for me. I loved the melodies he wrote and Jeffrey's stage presence was really wonderful. With that being said, the turning point for me to switch for a slightly slower form of Trance music to the uplifting style that I make now was when I was watching an ASOT livestream and heard an Aly & Fila vs. John O'Callaghan set. That set changed my life. I was like, "This is the style of music I want to make!". So to have received compliments from both of them on my music and now to have just released a single on FSOE feels amazing. It's surreal.
Dimitris: It would be wonderful to discuss your latest release Sai Kung released as part of the FSOE's Future Sound EP vol.20. Kindly share the inspiration behind the creation of this track and provide insights into the thought process behind it.
Sequence Six: My latest release is called Sai Kung. It's dedicated to and named after my favorite place in the world. Sai Kung is part of the new territories in Hong Kong. From the calm and inviting fishing village to the mountains covered in bright green trees overlooking the most beautiful ocean views, I was in awe being there. No cell phone service, just immersed in nature hiking through the mountains to get to this unbelievable beach, I felt at peace yet overwhelmed by the beauty. I wanted to write a track that represents those feelings and has the vibe I felt being there. Sitting in the studio one day, I wrote the main melody and thought, "This sounds like Sai Kung." so I worked for a few days crafting other elements that could take me back to specific memories or feelings I had when I was there. The morning I finished the track, I sent it to Aly & Fila, and they signed it that day.
Dimitris: Could you please provide an estimate of the production time and describe the production process in a simplified manner?
Sequence Six: The track only took me about 4 days to complete. It was a really simple process that's just all about intention and contrast. I wanted to make sure each part of the track was audible to the listener so I kept things pretty simple and focused on choosing the right sounds and not layering things too much. Most of the main elements represent something specific about Sai Kung. I did a full production walkthrough which was uploaded on Future Sound Of Egypt's YouTube channel if you'd like to take a detailed look.
Dimitris: If you had the opportunity to alter your current track and potentially create a new remix, which aspects would you be dissatisfied with and what changes would you implement? Additionally, is there any particular artist whose remix you believe would be exceptional and why?
Sequence Six: I wouldn't change anything about this track. I am so grateful to be able to say with confidence, I think the track is perfect. As for a remix, I feel like someone on the progressive side of things could so something really cool with this. Maybe Paul Thomas or Orkidea. I'm a big fan of both of them and think either of their styles could really take the track into a hypnotic and almost meditative space.
Dimitris: Which music composition software or hardware do you prefer, and why? What are your thoughts on the recent trend towards producing music using more analogue equipment, with less or no digital software?
Sequence Six: I personally use FL Studio and I absolutely love it. I've worked in Logic, Cubase and Ableton. I'm very slow in most DAWs because I'm used to FL Studio. I like that it's simple and that you can customize your digital workspace very easily. Everything is very intuitive to me after their updates in 2021. As for the trend to produce using more analogue equipment, I think it's great! I personally use a lot of digital emulations of analogue stuff and it's very fun. The most important thing to me is that the people making the music enjoy what they're doing and that it sounds good. It doesn't really matter how we get there, if we make the art, we are sharing our emotions and feelings with the world and that's what making music is about.
Dimitris: Do you host your own radio show, podcast, Twitch stream, or Vlog? If so, please provide us with information about it. Include details on the preparation time involved and your level of enthusiasm for producing it.
Sequence Six: I host a monthly show called Existential. It brings me a lot of joy to put together all these amazing tracks each month. Over the last two years the show has grown a lot and I have some incredible producers and record labels sending me their tracks every month. I upload the show on the first day of each month on my Soundcloud page. Usually I listen to promos on the second to last day of the month and choose a bunch of tracks I really like and look through various genres of releases on Beatport, bandcamp, and through other artists sets that I admire to find new music or artists I'd want to play. It's about 1-2 full days each month dedicated to the show. It gives me a way to share more than just what I make and really craft a set for the listener just as I would if I was playing in a club. The response has been wonderful so I decided to do something in addition to this and start a small, casual clothing line so people can buy unique Existential merch. A link to that will be provided at the bottom of this page.
Sequence Six: I do offer music production, mixing and tutorial services. It's really enjoyable work. I also used those services from others when I was first starting out. I learned all the important basics from Allan Morrow at AM Studios and I'll be doing a couple templates for FL studio in partnership with his website this year. I think it's really important to be open to learning from other producers in this industry because we can always learn more, but that's not to say you need to do what others tell you in music. Experimentation is so important and will help you find what feels good and craft a sound that is yours. I don't ghost produce for anyone, but I love working directly with other artists who really have passion and drive for making music but maybe just don't have a reliable room to mix their tracks in, haven't developed an ear for catching the flaws in their music, or those who are just starting out on their music production journey and really want to make the most of it. I think it's just fun to speak with others about music and help them get the most out of their tracks. It is a great feeling for me.
Dimitris: To what extent do you prioritize the approval of your fans or followers regarding your productions? Do you experience difficulties in gauging the reception of your tracks, and does this consideration contribute to additional pressure and discouragement?
Sequence Six: I don't think about my audience when I'm making a song because the song wouldn't be authentic to me. I focus on what's in my control and that is to please myself with the art first. I really do believe that if I am happy with the song, the right people will connect with it. At its core, music is frequencies, and every single thing in the universe has a frequency. That frequency causes a vibration and when we feel a good vibe we are drawn to it. So I just make the music for me and trust the vibes I feel. It's served me very well.
Dimitris: Could you describe your music as belonging to a specific genre, such as trance, house, or techno? Alternatively, does your music defy these categorizations? What are your thoughts on hybrid styles and artists who experiment with blending influences from various genres in their compositions?
Sequence Six: My music would be considered Trance, most specifically Uplifting Trance. I don't think too much about genres though and I think making music should be freeing. It's art and as artists I feel we should use our imagination in whatever way we see fit. If that's blending genres together, great! If it's a very specific style of one genre, that's great too! Just do what makes your soul feel content.
Thanks so much to Sequence Six for his wonderful interview and his guest mix that you can enjoy in the trance stream of www.1mix.co.uk
Thanks so much to Stuart at FSOE for organizing this interview.
Download/Stream: https://fsoe.lnk.to/fsep20
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