interview with JOHN DIGWEED

[sound revolt]

nterview with John Digweed

November 11th is a Polish Independence Day and this year weÂ're celebrating it in a very special way. John Digweed finally comes to play in Poland and here are few words from the man himself.

Sound Revolt: Whose idea was to re-release the Renaissance Mix Collection? What was your and SashaÂ's first reaction on it?
John Digweed: It was the idea of the founder Geoff Oakes. Sasha and myself felt with the demand and following of this album we should re release it again as original copies were selling for £200 plus on e bay.

Sound Revolt: WhatÂ's the story behind your set from Beirut? There are opinions that it didnÂ't leak out accidentally. ItÂ's one of the best mixes this year and it could help a lot in the Â"DJ MagÂ'sÂ" poll.
John Digweed: It upsets me when I get recorded at clubs when permission has not been given especially when I used a lot unreleased stuff in my set. It shows a lack of respect from the promoters. At the end of the day a good mix is a good mix but I would like to decide which mixes are released.

Sound Revolt: Who encouraged you to liven up your site? WhoÂ's doing all the text on it?
John Digweed: It was my idea to revamp www.johndigweed.com and keep the site updated and up to speed on news, releases and new events regularly plus all my Kiss radio Shows to keep people interested.

Sound Revolt: I absolutely love Â"Stoppage TimeÂ" but thereÂ's one thing that is constantly on my mind. Guy GerberÂ's piece is very similar to Â"Knights of The JaguarÂ" by The Aztec Mystic. Where do you think is the line between being similar and being plagiarism? Do you hear a lot of plagiarism on the electronic scene? And when you hear it – do you still play it, Â'cause it works good on the dance floor?
John Digweed: You can hear some influences from Guys record however it works when you see the reactions on the dance floor. Music in general has always revolved around people using someoneÂ's idea not just dance music. Basically when you see the crowd reaction itÂ's up to them to decide if itÂ's a good track or not.

Sound Revolt: ThereÂ's a lot of discussion going on around Soulseek and other p2p programs. Producers complain that people steal their music but loads of them are using unlicensed audio software for producing their tracks. What do you think about this hypocrisy? Do you always make sure that Bedrock Records stuff was made on legal programs?
John Digweed: Nick and myself buy our own software as we feel itÂ's important to keep the development process moving forward. With file sharing I am more than happy for tracks to be shared on the internet as long a permission has been given by the owners. When it is not that is when I think it is wrong – producers / labels need to sell records to make a living.

Sound Revolt: Why do you release your compilation on Fabric? What can we expect from it?
John Digweed: Fabric is one of the best clubs in the world and this CD reflects just a small part of one of my sets when I play there. I am really happy with it and the reaction has been great so far.

Sound Revolt: YouÂ're one of the last people that play progressive house as we know it. Rest of prog got really melodic or techy. What do you think about this transition? Which way do you think you will evolve? WhatÂ's the future of Bedrock?
John Digweed: For a start define progressive house? I donÂ't play progressive house I play house music. If you listen to my radios shows or listen to me DJ there are very few records that I would define as progressive house. I hate the way everything has to have a label.

Sound Revolt: Why didnÂ't you sign LonestarÂ's Â"New KicksÂ". YouÂ're the one who made this tune so big.
John Digweed: ItÂ's a great record but I canÂ't release every record I play.

Sound Revolt: HowÂ's the work Pole FolderÂ's album doing? We eagerly await this.
John Digweed: Pole folder delivered a great album which I hope everyone is going to be into.

Sound Revolt: How are the sales of DesynÂ's mix doing? Why was he the one to do the first instalment even though youÂ've had Jonathan Lisle close to you for quite a while?
John Digweed: DesynÂ's a fantastic DJ making a great name for himself across the world and I have been watching his progress for many years and felt he was the right person to start the new OS series.

Sound Revolt: After finishing Â'GlimmerÂ' and producing The Music – what are your and NickÂ's studio plans?
John Digweed: We are working on a new Bedrock single which should be released in the New year.

Sound Revolt: Sometimes we are ashamed of our promoters. Has Sasha told you anything about the Polish Creamfields? Did you hear about other shortcomings? Maybe all you heard was good? What do you expect from Poland?
John Digweed: I donÂ't know what happened with Sasha from what I have been told the crowds are great, and I am looking forward to playing.

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[guest]

Sound Revolt: YouÂ're one of the last people that play progressive house as we know it. Rest of prog got really melodic or techy. What do you think about this transition? Which way do you think you will evolve? WhatÂ's the future of Bedrock?

John Digweed: For a start define progressive house? I donÂ't play progressive house I play house music. If you listen to my radios shows or listen to me DJ there are very few records that I would define as progressive house. I hate the way everything has to have a label.

[guest 02]

I hate the way everything has to have a label = gue sebel kalo segala sesuatu jenis musik di kotak-kotakan

[guest of nineties]

john digweed the" living legend "

[Anonymous]

I hate the way everything has to have a label = gue sebel kalo segala sesuatu jenis musik di kotak-kotakan

siap john !!! :twisted:

[Anonymous]

I hate the way everything has to have a label = gue sebel kalo segala sesuatu jenis musik di kotak-kotakan

Ok Sir....anda tepat sekali....setuju deh Sir..

[Gober]

doain kita dapet interview dengan john hehehe...

[belly]

interview gw aja gimana ? hehehheh....