DJ MAG with Markus Schulz.....


13: Markus Schulz

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STYLE: Melodic, progressive, bassline driven tech-trance.
KNOWN FOR: Vroom vroom basslines.
TUNE OF 2007: Rex Mundi vs Ronski Speed ¡®The Space Perspective¡¯
PRODUCER OF 2007: Deadmau5
BREAKTHROUGH DJ OF 2008: B.E.N and Mr Pit.

Your musical inspiration? Classic rock. Best festival on the planet? The ones where it doesn¡¯t rain. Best bit of kit? Ableton ¡ª it¡¯s great for the studio, the airplane, hotel rooms and hopefully soon for live gigs. What tune makes you cry? ¡®Happy Birthday¡¯ Naughtiest thing you've done this year? What happens back stage stays back stage... industry policy.

¡°It¡¯s been and incredible year,¡± reflects Markus. ¡°I released my second artist album and have been doing some heavy, heavy touring. One of my highlights has been doing the North American gigs, as I haven¡¯t done as many there in the past as I would¡¯ve liked.¡±
The Miami-based Berliner has also been busy in Ibiza with his residency at Amnesia.
¡°I do the Armada night together with Armin,¡± explains Schulz. ¡°It¡¯s been incredible, building every year.¡±

In fact, over the last few years, Markus has become a bit of a key player on the island. On top of his Tuesday night residency, he¡¯s been hijacking the Balearic airwaves too.
¡°It¡¯s been fantastic, as it means I have this outlet to express myself,¡± he says. ¡°But it also allows me to give some of these kids a voice ¡ª so they can have their music heard.¡±

Markus¡¯s label Coldharbour is also going strong, so there¡¯s no doubt things are looking peachy for Mr Schulz. But even so, he still feels there is room for improvement on the performance front.
¡°One of the problems I¡¯ve had is connecting with the audience when using my laptop,¡± he explains. ¡°But with new hardware and some custom-made equipment, over the next year I¡¯m going to focus on expressing myself more through Ableton.¡±
Words: Dan Kinasz


from : http://www.djmag.com/index.php?op=t..._num=150&page=2

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Can"t wait Markus Schulz do a Classics Showcase Party @ Toronto!