House producer, DJ, and infamous Ibiza masked party starter, Claptone sprinkles magic on all things white-gloved. He’s been credited with adding a golden touch to Elton’s John and Goldfrapp songs, especially his take on Gregory’s Porter songs. liquid spiritHis most recent work, however, is a masterfully performed piano house anthem. euphoriawill take you to the legendary days and nights of the White Isle.
We reach out to producers about their new record label, Golden Recordings, The Masquerade event in Pacha, Ibiza, and why maintaining a genuine passion for making music will always be a valuable asset to a producer. I talk. He also shows us around his stunning studio, filled with everything from modular equipment to his grand piano.
Please tell us about the spirit of the new label.
To celebrate house music and its eternal golden age, we created Golden Recordings. This music has been around for almost 40 years, but it’s still inspiring, evocative, and constantly reshaping. We enjoy its strong roots, diversity and open-mindedness that creates new sounds and flavors every day. Obviously, my productions, especially my DJ sets, set the tone for the label. The tracks I want to play in my set are the ones coming out on Golden Recordings.
In that sense, it doesn’t matter whether the producer is a famous artist or a newcomer. I want to put out music that plays on the dance floor.
You beat Ibiza with a Masquerade residency in 2022.
Excitement is an understatement. I loved Masquerade Saturday at Pacha and can’t wait to bring the party back to the island. Of course, if you find time during your busy summer schedule, enjoy some sunshine.We have a killer lineup for the 2023 season, including Purple Disco Machine, Fatboy Slim, Dom Dolla, and Nora En Pure.
I am especially excited to be playing in front of this amazing crowd again.it’s such an atmosphere masqueradePeople walk in and immediately start dancing. Pure joy from early morning until the morning light comes on.
Tell us about your DJ set.
We want to take you on a house music journey that will make you dance, celebrate and forget the here and now. A lot of the time I give them something I think they know, but flip it around and change direction without losing focus. you can’t. For me, music should always touch you, evoke emotions, make you happy, and make you smile while dancing.
your new single euphoria Focusing on wild piano riffs. Piano will appear in much of your music.
The piano is the essence of house.listen move your body Farley by “Jackmaster” Funk. It’s an integral part of my music and I love it. When I use it it feels right, on the floor or when listening at home You have to play something that works. euphoria, the relentless piano line lifts you higher in pure bliss and euphoria until the drop, the climax, so to speak. It’s the perfect instrument here.
Please tell us about your studio.
My studio is at home but travels with me. Being able to work anywhere – on the street, on the plane, on the beach – is essential. I have a better control room at home, so I always mix down there. I have never rented a permanent studio out of my house, although I do use other studios when I travel. It has always been part of my apartment and house. To be free, let go, and just make music, you have to feel 100% comfortable.
These days, I’ve been able to handle vocals from Elton John to Goldfrapp. Do you approach each of these vocalists differently?
Most of the time, artists at that level send me really good vocals, especially for remixes. So it’s not difficult to work with them, and I don’t have to go too deep into vocal production for my album. My main approach to vocals is the same as music in general. I only work with vocals that touch my heart and make me feel something on an emotional level. It’s very personal, but only then can I get inspired and make something I really like.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you take with you to make music forever?
Until then, hopefully someone will eventually invent a single interface that translates what’s in your head into what you hear. This is very groundbreaking. Because anyone with a musical idea can bring it to life and we can all hear it. Of course, it comes in handy on remote islands where you can bring in a set of equipment.
Do you have one piece of advice for producers just starting out in the music industry?
Whether music is what you really want to do, whether you enjoy the process of making music, or whether you are lost in the process of making music, enjoy spending endless hours going nowhere and finishing nothing. See if you can find it.if you love or And I’m sure you want to invest most of your life in doing it, and if you accept, you can’t finish anything and if you do, you may never release it. yeah. If you have the money you make in music, you’re dedicated enough to give it a shot.
You love it and expect nothing – no success, no money, no fans. Only then will your music come from the heart and resonate with others. Or you must be very lucky, skilled in social media and willing to invest heavily in it, while still being able to afford to hire a very talented ghost producer.
B.Clapton’s Euphoria on Beatport.com. You can also get all the latest information about Claptone at claptone.com.
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