Name: Nick Warren
Age: old enough to be your father
Single/Girlfriend/Married: Single
Over the past six
years, Nick Warren has developed into one of the world's most consistent
performance artists. Originally, a mainstay within the Bristol scene that
spawned such acts as Massive Attack, Tricky and Roni Size, Nick DJed his
way through the local masses to tour with the Universe - Tribal Gathering
Organization.
A chance meeting with Jody Weisterhoff, at the time a successful teenage
drum n bass producer turned into one of the most successful production
dous of recent times. Way Out West was born with two breakout tracks;
"Nontana" and "Ajare" quickly following. The tracks were caned up and
down the UK by the country's top DJ's. Label giants, Desconstruction beat
the rush to sign the pair to an exclusive deal.
Firmly established both in the DJ bootha nd as a producer, Nick's reputation
took him futher and further a field. Now one of the UK's most in demand
DJs, Nick spread his unique funky trance sound up and down the British
Isles and across the globe.
In 1996 Nick's alliance with superclub Cream expanded and with a residency
brewing, Nick was commissioned to mix the second CD of the Cream White
album. Nick included his new single, entitled "The Gift". The record turned
into the soundtrack anthem of 1996 and much of 1997. Neve before had a
record caused so much devastation across the dance floors of the world.
Two years on, a full album and countless remixes after, and yet another
album ready to go, Nick is at the pinnacle of his profession. Constant
DJ tours across the globe for Renaissance, Cream and the Tyrant - Balance
crew and live appearances as Way Out West have firmly established Nick
as a genius in the progressive house arena.
Where
are you from?
Bristol, UK
How old were you when you started spinning?
When I was young I was into bands then in my mid 20s I started spinning.
What made you start spinning?
I started out as a promoter, then I realized by djing I can play the music
that I thought everyone wanted to dance to.
What was the first record you bought?
First two records that I remember buying were: New Order "Blue Monday",
Orbital "chime"
Where was the first place you performed?
A club called Wiggle in Bristol, UK.
Name a few major influences that lead you to the style of vinyl youre
mixing:
Sasha, Andy Wheatherall, Sven Vath.
What cities are the most exciting to perform in?
Raykjavik (Iceland) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Whats your favorite clubs to perform in, your number one and number two?
(& why?)
Cream England and Pacha Buenos Aires two massive clubs packed with a
lot of energy and a lot of talent.
What do you enjoy the most about being a dj?
Music, playing it, picking it out, the crowds reaction, its all for the
music.
Whats the best thing about being behind the decks in front of a live
audience?
Seeing people react to records theyve never heard before.
What would you do if for some reason you couldnt DJ anymore?
Fishing.
What music do you listen to in your free time?
Bands like "Magic Numbers" and "Arcade Fire"
Besides electronic, what kinds of music are you into?
Trippy rock music with a little bit of funk: like Pink Floyd and Talking
Heads.
Give us your top 2 tracks of all time:
Jam and Spoon "Odyssey to Anyoona" and Leftfield "Cutforlife".
How about your favorite album of all time:
Aphex Twin's "ambient works"
Whats your favorite 12-inch right now?
Bootleg of the Cult "See saw sanctuary"
Are you playing anywhere exciting/ or extra special in the upcoming month(s)?
Massive dance festival in Holland called Dance Valley along with Sasha,
Carl Cox, Deep Dish, Eric Morrillo and many more.
What should we be looking out for from you in 2005?
Touring, After US, Europe, Australia, Asia
For a set how do you pick what youre going to play, what to put in your
crate, how much old tracks versus new tracks?
I try to play as much new stuff as I can, maybe 4 or 5 older tracks. There
is so much new tracks out there today, that there isnt much room for
the old stuff.
How many vinyls vs. CDs?
70 % CDs, before this tour it was 30% CDs and 70% vinyl, but a lot of
the tracks I have recently are not out on vinyl yet.
So what made you do another Global Underground CD?
I felt I could make another good album. There hasnt been too many good
compilations out recently. I felt that there was too much boring tech-house
compilations out there and I felt that I could provide something more
upbeat.
How would you say this CD, Shanghai GU28 is different from your last one
Reykjavik GU24, as far as style, formatting?
More energy, more up beat, its like a perfect night at a club for me.
Any specific requests on how the CD should be by the Global Underground
guys?
No, thats one of the reasons I love working with Global Underground,
they never interfere.
What are your plans when the GU tour comes to an end? Any vacation plans?
Not really, I will be touring promoting this album till the middle of
next year.
Whats the craziest thing thats happened to you on this tour for GU28?
Being at the Glastonbury festival in the UK, 180k people, 600 bands including
the White Stripes, New Order, Cold Play, Basement Jaxx and many more.
All my favorite bands are here and Im loving it.
Whats the Funniest thing thats happened to you/or an event youve witnessed
on this tour?
I was djing at a club in Eastern Europe and suddenly the stage that I
was spinning on fell, broke down. The music was shut down but I was ok,
overall it was a very embarrassing moment for me and for the club.
Who is the DJ youve had the most fun hanging out with?
Sasha, is one of my best mates, I hang out with him the most.
More info on Nick Warren at http://nickwarren.info/
Nick Warren will be performing at Ruby
Skye in San Francisco on Friday, July 9, 2005 in support of his
new CD, "Global Underground: Shanghai".
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