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| Introducing NEM3SI$’s new label Infinite Resistance! | | Mindbenderz talk ‘Lord of the Rings’ and fishing, as well as the creation of their new album ‘Celestial Gateway’! | | Iono-Music artists One Function, Eliyahu, Invisible Reality and Dual Vision talk Robert Miles, kids, dogs and vinyl, while we chat about their current releases! | | Luke&Flex talk influences, the Irish rave scene, why Flex wears a mask and Play Hard, their new EP out now on Onhcet Repbulik Xtreme! | | Lyktum expands on his new album ‘Home’ – talking about his love of storytelling, creating new harmonies and the concept behind his musical works. | | Pan talks getting caught short crossing the Sahara, acid eyeballs and tells us Trance is the Answer, plus shares his thoughts on his latest release 'Beyond the Horizon' - all from a beach in Spain! | | Miss C chats about living with the KLF, DJing in a huge cat’s mouth, training her brain and the upcoming super-duper Superfreq Grande party at LDN East this Saturday, 16th September! | | NEM3SI$ - I Live for the Night – talks superficiality, psychopaths, and bittersweet success, ahead of a plethora of evocative, emotional, and passionate upcoming melodic techno releases! | | Psy-Sisters Spring Blast Off! We talk to DJ competition winner ROEN along with other super talents on the lineup! | | Blasting towards summer festivals with Bahar Canca ahead of Psy-Sisters Spring Blast! | | Shyisma talks parties, UFO's, and Shotokan Karate ahead of his upcoming album 'Particles' on Iono-Music! | | SOME1 talks family, acid, stage fright and wolves - ahead of his upcoming album release ‘Voyager’ on Iono-Music in February 2023! | | The Transmission Crew tell all and talk about their first London event on 24th February 2023! | | NIXIRO talks body, mind and music production ahead of his release 'Planet Impulse' on Static Movement's label - Sol Music! | | Turning the world into a fairy tale with Ivy Orth ahead of Tribal Village’s 10th Birthday Anniversary Presents: The World Lounge Project | | The Psy-Sisters chat about music, achievements, aspirations and the 10-Year Anniversary Party - 18/12/22! | | A decade of dance music with Daniel Lesden | | Earth Needs a Rebirth! Discussions with Psy-Trance Artist Numayma | | Taking a Journey Through Time with Domino | | New Techno Rising Star DKLUB talks about his debut release White Rock on Onhcet Republik! | | PAN expands on many things including his new album 'Hyperbolic Oxymoron' due for release on the 14th April 2022 on PsyWorld Records! | | Psibindi talks all things music including her new collaborative EP 'Sentient Rays' on Aphid Records, her band Sentience Machine and 10 years of Psy-Sisters! | | N-Kore talks Jean-Michel Jarre, unfinished tracks and fatherhood! | | Celebrating International Women’s Day and Ten Years of Psy-Sisters with Amaluna | | A Catch Up with John Phantasm ahead of his upcoming set at the Tribal Village 4 Day Outdoor Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! | | 'The Maestro that is Tristan talks barn owls, Shazamming and keeping it Psychedelic ahead of his upcoming performance at the Tribal Village 4 Day Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! |
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A quick catch up with Tristan ahead of his set at Goa Cream Festival
Reported by Jessica Alici
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Submitted 18-07-18 17:35
DJ Tristan needs no introductions, but I will anyway :-) Having entered the Psy-Trance scene over 25 years ago, his music, energy and spirit is still as spellbinding as ever! With his powerful driving beats, infectious smile and pure dedication to the scene, it’s no surprise that he still continues to wow crowds, captivate audiences and hypnotise the masses with his magical musical madness! Of course, he’s in particularly high demand during festival season but we were lucky enough to grab the Godfather of Psy-Trance for a ‘short & sweet’ catch up between gigs!
Hey Tristan! The last time I actually interviewed you was back in 2010! What’s new? What would you list as significant milestones/events that have occurred in recent years?
Personally - 2 albums, one solo, one collab as Killerwatts, both released on Nano.
Generally - a complete revolution of the psychedelic scene stemming from a massive renaissance of the party scene in Goa. It’s been an amazing cycle of events that is reflected in the sheer size, energy and exposure of the Psytrance culture globally.
It seems over the last 8 years you’ve got busier and busier - jet setting all over the Globe, and you spend a lot of time in Goa. Do you get much down time? When you do, how do you spend it? What other styles of music do you like, apart from psy-trance?
I have made it an integral part of my and my family’s life to spend the season in Goa each year from December to April. That has been the antidote to urban western living and loads of fun too!
I listen to lots of different music, my particular favourite is psychedelic folk and rock of the 1970’s - everything from Pink Floyd to Neil Young. I love the suggestion functions of Spotify and YouTube which can throw in different choices and introduce me to something new as well.
Do you feel you have changed much over the last decade, as a person and as an artist? Do you feel your sound has changed over the years? What different techniques/tricks/equipment do you now use in the studio?
I moved out of London 2 years ago which has been a huge change in my life. I’m loving the forest, the space (physical and psychological) and spending more time in nature. That’s been a big influence on every aspect of my life. Musically my sound has definitely evolved, but the essence hasn’t changed from the very early days since I discovered this amazing culture. The experience I try to create for people is the same one I had when my mind was blown in Goa in 1993! My tool of choice is Ableton, that has given me the freedom to achieve my goals much more fluently. Improved production is another area I have really been focusing on for a few years and it seems to be paying off.
What do you think makes you a successful artist? What qualities do you and your peers possess that resonate with the audiences so much?
Passion, persistence, authenticity. Love what you do and it can be quite infectious!
You have been at the top of your game for a while now; where do you see yourself going from here? What upcoming plans do you have in the pipeline?
Onwards and upwards I hope. I’m in this for the long haul. Maybe write another solo album and keep blasting around the planet!
You’re playing Goa Cream in the UK this Summer. What kind of prep do you do for your sets and what are you looking forward to the most about this gig?
I don’t prep per se for the set. I have my music on my laptop which is potentially many hours. I turn up at the event and play according to how I feel it. Flexibility keeps it enjoyable and contemporary for me.
This is my first Goa Cream but I know it’s an amazing party with a True Spirit. It will have all the ingredients for a proper Uk psychedelic stomper. Can’t wait...
If you had to describe the Psy-Trance scene to someone who knew nothing about it, how would you describe it?
Wild and Free. An opportunity to experience the cosmic and unexplored parts of your mind...
Tristan - a very big thank you for giving us your time in this interview! Looking forward to hearing you at the Goa Cream Festival on the 14th September (if not before)!  xx
Always my pleasure Jess! Big hugs xxx
Catch DJ Tristan at this year’s Goa Cream Festival along with a load of other awesome acts. Click on the event link below for full details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1775014406132755/?ti=icl
Follow DJ Tristan on Facebook here:
https://m.facebook.com/djtristanfanpage/
All images courtesy of Tristan, not to be reproduced without permission
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Other Features By Jessica Alici:
Introducing NEM3SI$’s new label Infinite Resistance!
Mindbenderz talk ‘Lord of the Rings’ and fishing, as well as the creation of their new album ‘Celestial Gateway’!
Iono-Music artists One Function, Eliyahu, Invisible Reality and Dual Vision talk Robert Miles, kids, dogs and vinyl, while we chat about their current releases!
Luke&Flex talk influences, the Irish rave scene, why Flex wears a mask and Play Hard, their new EP out now on Onhcet Repbulik Xtreme!
Lyktum expands on his new album ‘Home’ – talking about his love of storytelling, creating new harmonies and the concept behind his musical works.
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