In the 1990s, Dutch entertainer Woody van Eyden gained widespread recognition as a DJ, producer, and television presenter. Today, he remains a highly successful artist, as evidenced by his accolades, including being described by Armin van Buuren as “one of the most amiable individuals in the industry.”
Woody van Eyden’s presence in the electronic dance music scene is undeniable. For several decades, he has captivated audiences globally with his exceptional productions, such as “Nangulan,” “Embrace The Rainbow,” and remixes for renowned artists like Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Paul van Dyk, and many others. His captivating stage performances, characterized by their entertainment value and artistic flair, have solidified his status as a crowd-pleasing entertainer and YouTube sensation. His unpredictable presentation style adds a unique element to any radio or television show.
Best of 2024 by Woody van Eyden
1-Best of tracks from other artists in 2024.
Identify the most exceptional tracks from other artists released in 2024. Explain your selection, highlighting production techniques and audience reactions.
Woody van Eyden: I always have been a big fan of alex M.O.R.P.H. ´s production and his new alias MRPHLNDR is no exception, outrages productions in a more deeper cooler jacket
2) Best Artist of 2024 (DJ & Producer)
Analyze why you consider the selected artist the best in their genre. Explain the factors that influenced your decision and highlight their most appreciated aspects.
Woody van Eyden: MRPHLNDR
3-a) Best Remix of 2024
Provide a detailed explanation of your remix selection, including your reasons. Consider factors like production proficiency, technical aspects, creativity, and imagination.
Woody van Eyden: Maarten de Jong remix of When my heart bleeds ( Benjamin Duchess and Victoriya) the best you can expect from a dance floor vocal monster production
3-b) Your best self-produced remix of 2024
Explain why you believe your 2024 remix is your best work. Include any technical challenges or unique difficulties you faced during production.
Woody van Eyden: My salty skin remix of my own release...it has the sexiness this song needs
4) Your Best Personal DJ Gig of 2024:
Woody van Eyden: My best gig still needs to come ,hopefully 2025 :)
5)-Share the most valuable advice you received in the personal or music business that significantly contributed to your career advancement in 2024. This guidance can help others grow professionally.
Woody van Eyden: Be humble, thankful and patient
6)Could you share your plans for 2025, including future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, and DJ gigs? We’d love the details.
Woody van Eyden: 2025 I already have about 15 releases scheduled , I am going a bit back to my roots, more dance then trance :)
7)Please send your message and wishes for 2025 to our esteemed readers.
Woody van Eyden: Sincerely hope we dance together next year in good health with great moves
Thanks so much to Woody for always finding some precious time to reply on our interviews.
ZYX Trance, the label curated by Talla 2XLC, warmly welcomes the Dutch born but Germany based for the most of his career Woody van Eyden and the equally talented James Cottle from UK, for their very first ever co-production Double Down. The super experienced and in demand DJ, producer/remixer, label owner (HeavensGate) and incredibly talented radio host Woody van Eyden lately has releases on top imprints like Nocturnal Knights, Subculture, High Contrast, VANDIT records, In Trance We Trust, Ablazing, Armada Music and Future Sequence to name just a few. James Cottle is well established and globally known for his releases on VANDIT records as he is handpicked for his DJ & production talent from the German trance legend Paul van Dyk. Lately he has releases on Pure Trance, FSOE, Subculture,Armada, Black Hole and he frequently co-produces with the incredible Craig Connelly. With the back up of their stellar studio experience of both producers the listeners expectations for Double Down are extremely high. They never disappoint, and this track will be another massive classic trance anthem added to their long back-catalogue. Double Down is a straight to the point Ibiza friendly uplifting instrumental trance beauty that is destined to get countless plays in the trance DJ sets this summer.
Super solid mechanical basslines, pounding techy rough kicks, tough percussion and top melodic themes are co-ordinated in studio perfection, to deliver an unforgettable sonic odyssey of feel good euphoria, that will travel the mind, and push your bodies to their limits. Definitely the most effective location, to experience it live, will be in an open air summer festival, preferably played by the producers themselves. The breakdown will please trancers ears, with exquisite synthy plucks and melancholic piano melody, that works like a treat, to enhance even more its undeniable dancefloor impact. The main huge swirling synthy riff appears graciously in the well-timed breakdown, and is colorful and blooms with positivity, all over the place. The climax is irresistible for any trancer who searches for well composed melodies, huge synthy hooks and the perfect peak time experience, that simply wins the attention and can become an instant favorite. Woody van Eyden & James Cottle present Double Down that is out now on ZYX Trance.
Woody van Eyden released many tracks in many styles using various aliases. Tracks like „Unifinished Symphony“, „Y68“ or his collaborations „I Love Trance“ or „Turn it On“ with Alex M.O.R.P.H. reached international sales and dance charts. His studio abilities have made him a very demanded remixer/producer, remixing/producing for and with artists like Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Talla 2XLC and many more. In 2008, he entered the DJ Mag Top100 list together with his partner Alex M.O.R.P.H.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Woody Van Eyden is an unstoppable force of high class productions on the biggest and most important record labels. DJ and producer with high capabilities to entertain mainstage crowds. His track Futureproof on High Contrast moves in the big room/mainstage territory with 134 BPM. Pounding tough techy basslines, pounding drums, punchy kicks and superb distorted synths in true dystopian direction. The breakdown in contrast is truly epic with huge orchestral strings and tear jerking pitched guitar riffs and piano chords building in truly melodramatic tone and pushing all the right emotional buttons. The climax is a totally different thing as this monstrous sharp distorted synth appears again to drive the track to its mayhem direction with that crazy synthy riff staying in your head for ever. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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Volume 69 of the legendary Technoclub compilation series with Talla 2XLC and his special guest Woody van Eyden from the Netherlands, who has made it into the German charts and the biggest stages in the world with his unique style since the 90s. As long-term colleagues, the two musicians have produced several tracks together, played them together and recorded themselves as a team to perfection, which can be heard on this almost 160-minute compilation with 2 CDs.
This time there is an exclusively printed Technoclub magnet as a gift, with which you can not only decorate refrigerators and whiteboards!
Introducing the latest trance masterpiece from the legendary Woody van Eyden teaming up with Alex Kudrow, Just Bounce Up, now available on the In Trance We Trust label! This exhilarating single is a true embodiment of the signature sound that Woody van Eyden and Alex Kudrow are known for, delivering an epic and uplifting listening experience that will have you soaring to new heights.
With a driving beat, soaring synths, and an infectious melody that will have you hooked from the very first note, Just Bounce Up is the perfect addition to any trance fan's playlist. It's a track that's sure to get your heart racing and your feet moving on the dance floor, with its captivating energy and irresistible rhythm.
So don't miss out on this must-have release from two of trance's most iconic names. Get your copy of Just Bounce Up now and experience the magic for yourself!
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Woody van Eyden and Alex Kudrow collaborate for an excellent uplifter that simply rocks big time with the very obvious and self-describing title Just Bounce Up. Straight forward big bouncy tough drums, punchy in your face hard basslines, thumping kicks and acid overtones to turn things more edgy. The breakdown reveals the really outstanding melody that will send you to outerspace and beyond. It's the type of synthy hook that will elevate even the fattest elephant on the entire galaxy. The cool vocal sample work to add the right context and the climax is euphoric to the highest order. Full on fluffy and euphoric is the perfect party trancer for the big stages this summer. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Airdream was born on the 8th of November 1981 in Aleksandrow Kujawski in Poland.
Since his early childhood he has been fascinated by music. At the end of 90s he began to be interested in Torunian Club Stage where he discovered Dutch electronic music.
In 2011, he started mixing Trance Music. In 2013, he began producing Trance Music but the most he was keen on producing Uplifting Trance
Finally in 2017 he released his debut track. They supported his productions Paul Van Dyk, Manuel Le Saux, Andrew Rayel, Sean Tyas, Feel, Artento Divini, Suncatcher, Suzy Solar, Rene Ablaze, Madwave,
He has performed in Polish clubs at We Love Trance, Trance Friends, Ready 4 Trance events.
1-Dimitris: 2023 just started but it will be cool to let us know how was 2022 for your career. Let us know about achievements or goals achieved that you are proud of.
Aidream: Last year was quite good, I managed to play at a few events I also signed some tracks on interesting labels where I always wanted to release
2-Dimitris: Do you have already some concrete plans for 2023 and if you are allowed to announce them to our readers please tell us what you are preparing for us in the coming months regarding releases and performances in gigs/festivals.
Aidream: At the moment I have signed 2 tracks that will be released in the near future
3-Dimitris: It would be fantastic to talk about your track Confusion with Calvin O'Commor on Heavens Gate. Please tell us how this track came about and what was the idea behind it.
Aidream: The idea was as always Calvin to sent me some melodies I made the arrangement and final mixdown. Later he did Mastering that's it ;-) We just know our capabilities and we often collaborate
together.
4-Dimitris: How long it took you to produce it and can u describe the production process in simple steps?
Aidream: I got midi files with melodies so basically it's similar to making a remix, I can change everything freely Of course, everything is overwritten as different versions. Production time also varies depending on free time and inspiration.
5-Dimitris: Did you had any particular difficulties accomplishing that particular track or any specific production challenges.
Aidream: There were no problems The hardest part is always coming up with a title and finding the right label ;-)
6- Dimitris: Which music composition software or hardware you prefer and why? What is your opinion of the latest movement to produce music with more analogue equipment and with less or without any digital software?
Aidream: I work digitally, unfortunately I don't have analog devices. I like their sound but unfortunately I have to get around with the taste.
7-Dimitris: Do you prefer instrumental dance tracks or you adore vocals? Please explain to us your position and if in your latest production you have vocals tell us how did you choose the specific singer and if it was great to work with her/him?
Aidream: My productions are instrumental. Of course I like songs with vocals though I'm very picky about it. I've already made some steps to finally record a track with vocals
8-Dimitris: If you really like to produce vocal tracks which vocalist/singer or lyricist on electronic dance music you aspire to work with?
Aidream: I don't attach myself to names, besides that, I'm considering myself to be at the beginning of my career so I can not be picky.
9-Dimitris: Do you believe that artwork on your latest track is good and do you believe that artwork can attract listeners or record buyers? Can you mention the best artwork of a track ever released?
Aidream: It doesn't matter to me and I don't have a favourite
10-Dimitris: Confusion is released on Woody's van Eyden label Heavens Gate. Tell us your opinion about that particular label and your connection with them.
Aidream: I am very happy that I am able to join this label. I have good and close contact with the label. I hope the audience will like the song
11-Dimitris: Do you have your own record label? if yes tell us when did you set it up, the reasons behind this decision and your top 3 releases on the label so far plus 2 or 3 releases that we should look after from your label.
Aidream: I don't have my own label, although many producer friends do. I just don't have the time to do it all
12-Dimitris: Do you have your own radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog)? If yes please give us a comment about it and how long it take you to prepare for it and if you are always excited to produce it?
Aidream: I record my episodes of Pearl Selection but not regularly I have over 100 episodes already.
13-Dimitris: From the gigs/festival performances confirmed so far for 2023 in which ones are you most excited to perform and why?
Aidream: Unfortunately, there are no confirmed performances, I hope that this will change soon.
14-Dimitris: Please share your most funny and most serious incident that happen to you during your DJ performance?
Aidream: I don't remember anything funny as I'm always very stressed when I'm performing, it takes a while to chill out.
15-Dimitris: Are you enjoying to visit music conferences and do you have any plans to attend any of them in 2023:
Aidream: I am very busy and have no time for music conferences
16-Dimitris: Do you have an agent that organize your performances and gigs or are you taking care of them? If you do have one agency please tell us what is so special and you work with them.
Aidream: I take care of everything myself, everything is in my head
17-Dimitris: Please note for all the new talents that read this interview to get some inspiration from you any technical tips in relation to your DJing or music productions. Also any piece of personal or music business' advice that has helped you to progress even further and is worth telling to the new upcoming talents.
Aidream: You have to love what you do and count on yourself. It will be very hard but eventually you will succeed
18-Dimitris: Is there a club classic that you would like to remix or rework in 2023? Do you attempt often to do your own bootlegs of classics?
Aidream: Oh yes I have a lot of Reworks I love doing it Right now I'm working on one DJ Dean - It's A Dream
19-Dimitris: Vinyl sales are rising and there is strong demand for vinyl releases? What is the reason behind that trend and do you see it as a positive development?
Aidream: Music goes back to its roots. People are sentimental, hence the trend. Besides, young people can see what it used to look like playing music with vinyl.
20-Dimitris: Many artist right now attempt to come closer to their fan base and use the meta verse in order to offer exclusive content to their most dedicated followers. Do you have any plans to do the same and what is your opinion about this plan to grow on metaverse?
Aidream: I don't plan to use it in the near future.
21-Dimitris: Do you believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today? What is your opinion about hybrids and artists attempting to mix influences from various genres in their tracks?
Aidream: Artists will always mix different genres with more or less success. This is the normal order of things
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for Flux Bpm Online readers.
Aidream: Thank you, I hope you enjoyed our conversation
Thanks very much to Woody from Heavens Gate for arranging this interview and Aidream for his nice answers.
This week on Nocturnal Knights Reworked the always amazing Woody van Eyeden has teamed up with Rene Ablaze and the beloved singer Cari to rework the classic Minnie Riperton love ballad Loving You that has been sampled many times in the past and used within trance music tracks. This perfect release for Saint Valentines day is the reason to meet up again with Woody and talk about the track and everything that he does within the music scene.
The Dutch entertainer became known to a wide audience in the ‘90s as a DJ, producer and TV presenter. But even today Woody is a busy and successful artist and was even described by Armin van Buuren as “one of the nicest people in the business”.
There‘s no way to miss Woody van Eyden if you are dealing with electronic dance music. Since many decades he fascinates the fans all around the world. Outstanding productions such as “Nangulan", „Embrace The Rainbow“ and remixes for artists like Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Paul van Dyk and many others regularly appear in the international dance and sales charts. His trademark, entertaining and even artistic stage performances braced his image as an absolute crowd pleaser and YouTube star, and his unpredictable way of presentation are a true enrichment for any radio and TV Show.
1-Dimitris: 2023 just started but it will be cool to let us know how was 2022 for your career. Let us know about achievements or goals achieved that you are proud of.
Woody: Being able to travel the world again with my music, seeing friends i made all over the year and meeting new people
2-Dimitris: Do you have already some concrete plans for 2023 and if you are allowed to announce them to our readers please tell us what you are preparing for us in the coming months regarding releases and performances in gigs/festivals.
Woody: My main plan is marry my beautiful girl, being happy and healthy.
3-Dimitris: It would be fantastic to talk about your latest release Loving You with Rene Ablaze and Cari on vocals. Please tell us how this track came about and what was the idea behind it.
Woody: I strongly believe that this great old tracks needed a fresh update so the idea was born. Being able to work with Cari as vocalist is always a pleasure, and Rene and I did quite some tracks in the last years
4-Dimitris: How long it took you to produce it and can u describe the production process in simple steps?
Woody: Making the demo,2 days ,asking Cari and adding vocals 1 week, producing this till it sounds perfect 3 months...
5-Dimitris: Did you had any particular difficulties accomplishing that particular track or any specific production challenges.
Woody: Making the Gambrita remix ( an alias I used already a few times) was a challenge.
6- Dimitris: Which music composition software or hardware you prefer and why? What is your opinion of the latest movement to produce music with more analogue equipment and with less or without any digital software?
Woody: However you are able to get the sound you like , the road is your goal.
7-Dimitris: Do you prefer instrumental dance tracks or you adore vocals? Please explain to us your position and if in your latest production you have vocals tell us how did you choose the specific singer and if it was great to work with her/him?
Woody: Vocaaaaaals, I am a trained vocalist myself, so defo vocal !!
8-Dimitris: If you really like to produce vocal tracks which vocalist/singer or lyricist on electronic dance music you aspire to work with?
Woody: I would love to work with Henning May ( a German rock singer)
9-Dimitris: Do you believe that artwork on your latest track is good and do you believe that artwork can attract listeners or record buyers? Can you mention the best artwork of a track ever released?
Woody: Best artwork ever was from Ice T ,all the way naked , hahahahaha
10-Dimitris: In which label Loving you will be? Tell us your opinion about that particular label and your connection with them.
Woody: Nocturnal Music by Ram...and his super team.
11-Dimitris: Do you have your own record label? if yes tell us when did you set it up, the reasons behind this decision and your top 3 releases on the label so far plus 2 or 3 releases that we should look after from your label.
Woody: well I run a few....discogs knows it all. HERE
12-Dimitris: Are you planning to complete an album or mix compilation soon? if yes please give us all the details about regarding tracks and how will look and sound like?
Woody: Maybe another chill album.
13-Dimitris:How much time do you spend promoting yourself in your social media and you see this as essential tool for self promotion and getting bookings too? Which social media is the one that seems to work better for you?
Woody: Necessary evil social madness.
14-Dimitris: Do you have your own radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog)? If yes please give us a comment about it and how long it take you to prepare for it and if you are always excited to produce it?
Woody: I run a 3 hours weekly dance show on dab+ station Brillux Radio every Saturday.
15-Dimitris: From the gigs/festival performances confirmed so far for 2023 in which ones are you most excited to perform and why?
Woody: wow, quite a few, watch my socials.
16-Dimitris: Please share your most funny and most serious incident that happen to you during your DJ performance?
Woody: Playing with Alex is always big fun, we are gong to do more again as b2b team.
17-Dimitris: Are you enjoying to visit music conferences and do you have any plans to attend any of them in 2023:
Woody: Always good to see colleagues and fans.
18-Dimitris: Do you have an agent that organize your performances and gigs or are you taking care of them? If you do have one agency please tell us what is so special and you work with them.
Woody: we have our own Mac and artist management company plus I work with a few agents.
19-Dimitris: Please note for all the new talents that read this interview to get some inspiration from you any technical tips in relation to your DJing or music productions. Also any piece of personal or music business' advice that has helped you to progress even further and is worth telling to the new upcoming talents.
Woody: Practise, work hard and believe in yourself ,always being self skeptical.
20-Dimitris: Many DJs who are producers too they offer online masterclasses or teach to music production courses. If you are offering any of these services please tell us about it.
Woody: working on new ideas at the moment.
21-Dimitris: Is there a club classic that you would like to remix or rework in 2023? Do you attempt often to do your own bootlegs of classics?
Woody: When I do bootlegs I only play them in my sets...any old Ferry tune is always a good one to remix.
22-Dimitris: Vinyl sales are rising and there is strong demand for vinyl releases? What is the reason behind that trend and do you see it as a positive development?
Woody: Well if music gets sold and not stolen I am always happy.
23-Dimitris: Many artist right now attempt to come closer to their fan base and use the meta verse in order to offer exclusive content to their most dedicated followers. Do you have any plans to do the same and what is your opinion about this plan to grow on metaverse?
Woody: I think I am always very close to my fans who I play, that's the way I want to keep it.
24-Dimitris: Do you believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today? What is your opinion about hybrids and artists attempting to mix influences from various genres in their tracks?
Woody: I play always various styles.
25-Dimitris: Finally tell us if you are able to make a leaving out of your music business (DJ/producer/label owner/teaching or mastering tracks) and if not what other jobs are you doing in order to make a decent leaving?
Woody: I am 100 %, 24/7 music addicted.
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for Flux Bpm Online readers.
Woody: enjoy to the max!!
Thanks to the always very busy Woody for finding the time to reply to my questions.
Get ready for powerhouse collaborative effort in the shape of Woody van Eyden, Rene Ablaze and Cari
Here, the trio take the classic Lovin' you for a 2023 excursion into energetic and melodic territories. Cari's stunning reinterpretation adds chills to the skin, and is neatly wrapped in heartfelt melodies and powerful grooves.
This is essential trance! Do you agree? Get your copy now on one of our music platforms!
Nadi Sunrise is one of the most famous female Trance DJanes and producers. As a member of HeavensGate/Universal Nation she started producing. She played already at big festivals like at Nature One. Her tracks has beenplayed already by a lot of big names like Armin van Buuren, Woody van Eyden, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Aly & Fila, Kyau & Albert and many more! Her tune"See You Again" with DJ T.H. & Michele C entered the A State Of Trance Year Mix 2018 and the ASOT Top 50 for 2018. Also she reworked one of the biggest classics in history with U96 and DJ T.H. "Das Boot“, which entered the worldwide charts.
This lady has much more in the case yet for 2019 so watch out the rising star "Nadi Sunrise"!
Dimitris: Can you mention your biggest music career achievements in 2018?
Nadi Sunrise: A State of Trance Year mix 2018 ( DJ T.H. & Nadi Sunrise feat. Michele C - See You Again )
Dimitris: Can you rate 2018 for you as a year with 1 being very bad until 10 that is perfect year!
Nadi Sunrise: 10 perfect year, great releases & great gigs :-)
1) Best 3 Tracks from other artists in 2018, please give us a short comment for each track:
Nadi Sunrise:'Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Running For Peace' ...what an emotional track with great vocals!
'Richard Durand & Christina Novelli - The Air I Breathe'
'Iversoon & Alex Daf with Woody van Eyden feat. Cari - The Love is Gone (Iversoon & Alex Daf Mix)'
2) Your 3 Best of 2018 personal productions, give us more background info about them:
Nadi Sunrise: • 'U 96 feat. DJ T.H. & Nadi Sunrise - Das Boot 2018'
DJ T.H. & Nadi Sunrise feat. Michele C - See You Again
DJ T.H. & Nadi Sunrise feat. Robin Vane - Show Me The Way
3) Best Artist in 2018(DJ & producer) please explain why you pick him/her up:
Nadi Sunrise: Best DJ: I choose Woody van Eyden, because he is the the funniest dj ever :-)
Woody van Eyden live at Bootshaus, Cologne (20.10.2018):
4) Your Best personal DJ Gig for 2018 and why you believe is the finest:
Nadi Sunrise: My gig @ Nature One 2018 / HeavensGate - Stage :-)
5) Best Radio station in 2018, please explain why this radio station is your favourite:
Nadi Sunrise: di.fm - because there so many different genres, for every feeling..
Dimitris: In 2018 there was a big movement for revival of classic tracks and retro events have boomed with music policy of solely classic tracks. What is your opinion about events or stages only with classics and can you choose for us your absolute 3 favourite classics?
Nadi Sunrise: My absolute 3 favourite classics? Oh that's a very difficult question :-) because there are so many great classics :-) but I can definitely say that the following tunes belongs to my absolute favorites all-time-favs:
• Rank 1 - Airwave (Breathing)
• Gouryella - Ligaya
• Darude - Sandstorm
Many thanks to Nadi Sunrise for her answers! We wish her all the best for 2019!
Woody van Eyden is one of the true Dutch legends in the electronic dance music scene who resides in Germany. He released many tracks in many styles using various aliases. Tracks like „Unifinished Symphony“, „Y68“ or his collaborations „I Love Trance“ or „Turn it On“ with Alex M.O.R.P.H. reached international sales and dance charts. His studio abilities have made him a very demanded remixer/producer, remixing/producing for and with artists like Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Talla 2XLC and many more. In 2008, he entered the DJ Mag Top100 list together with his partner Alex M.O.R.P.H. check his beatport page
Dimitris: Can you mention your biggest music career achievements in 2018?
Woody: Staying healthy and to be able to perform in front of so many wonderful people!
Dimitris: Can you rate 2018 for you as a year with 1 being very bad until 10 that is perfect year!
Woody: 8 very good year
1-Best 3 Tracks from other artists in 2018, please give us a short comment for each track:
Woody:Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Running For Peace ( biggest emotional track of the year)
Maarten de Jong - Cast Iron (Original Mix) (one of the best produced tunes of the year)
Au/Ra & CamelPhat - Panic Room (best euphoric house tune of the year)
2) Your 3 Best of 2018 personal productions, give us more background info about them.
Woody van Eyden - Forever in Your Heartbeat (wrote this for my son)
3) Best Artist in 2018(DJ & producer) please explain why you pick him/her up:
Woody: Can't mention 1, there are various in different styles.
4) Best Remix in 2018, please explain why you liked it so much:
Woody: Ninetoes - Finder (Carl Cox Remix) It's all about summer, I listened it when Carl played it out first time, magic
5) Best Remixer for 2018:
Woody: Camelphat
6) Best New Talent in 2018 (DJ or producer), please explain the reasons why you choose him/her:
Woody: I quite like a few
Vintage & Morelli, really groovy and energetic
Christoph, excellent deeper productions
DIM3NSION, powerful like boooom
7) Best electronic music album in 2018? Please explain your decision why you think is the best album?(b) Do you believe that albums are still relevant or you prefer singles:
Woody: To get bigger press an album is great, also for artistically profile reason is great to have an album.
8) Best electronic music compilation in 2018, please explain what exactly you liked about this compilation(the elements you appreciate):
Woody: I really like our yearly Ibiza compilation as it takes me to the island even when I am not there.
9) Best lyrics in an electronic music track in 2018 (it can be your production or from other artists) Please explain why you like these lyrics so much!
Woody: Au/Ra & CamelPhat - Panic Room (best euphoric house tune of the year), listen to it then you know why.
10) Best electronic music label for 2018, please justify why you choose this label and what was so special in 2018 about it:
Woody: Too many
11) Best electronic music video for 2018, please explain why you like this video so much:
Woody: Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Running For Peace. The shooting was so much fun, result is a great happy vibesvideo with lots of summer emotions.
12) Best online social media for 2018 and why you believe is the best particularly in 2018?:
Woody: instagram
13) Best Twitter/Facebook/Instagram message you may have received about your music or your DJ performance in 2018:
Woody: That would take days to find out :)
14) Best Club event or Festival that you have performed there or you would love one day to perform there, please explain the reasons that influenced your choice of the event & festival:
Woody: World Club Cruise, that was FUN all 4 days, amazing
15) Your Best personal DJ Gig for 2018 and why you believe is the finest:
Woody: Legendary Festival in Zagreb
16)Do you have a radio show or vlog? Have you produced any YouTube tutorials for fellow artists to learn from you? If yes please tell us here the details and choose the best episode from your radio show/vlog/YouTube tutorial for 2018.
Woody: I often give classes but not via blog, real life entertainment :)
17) Best Radio station in 2018, please explain why this radio station is your favourite:
Woody: di.fm, they have so great channels for all my trance moods
Dimitris: Can you mention briefly your plans for your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs for 2019!
Woody: More tunes, more gigs, more fun!
Dimitris: In 2018 there was a big movement for revival of classic tracks and retro events have boomed with music policy of solely classic tracks. What is your opinion about events or stages only with classics and can you choose for us your absolute 3 favourite classics?
Woody: Oh dear, so many great classics, I can make you a top 300 but not 3.
Dimitris: Finally, what is your biggest wish for 2019 and give us your wishes for our readers?
Woody: We must learn to understand each other so we can love each other. Be tolerant not ignorant.
Thanks so much to Woody for his precious time to reply in this interview.
