Interview with Fedde Le Grand
At the recent release of his album, “Output”, published this interview that top Dutch DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand, owner of Flamingo Recordings and one-night it isipirata, released on the label that represents Italy, which is the Neapolitan Net’s Work International …
There was an occasion when you were playing before an audience much wider than the usual discos?
“Yes And it happened at Love Parade in Essen, Germany. There I played to 500,000 people. I, like all artists, only three-quarters of an hour for my set, in fact I was quite nervous. But in the end it was a success and people enjoyed from the first beat ….”
Each album has embodied an idea or a musical concept, which is to “Output”?
“This work concentrates in itself all the influences of my musical training. I felt it was time to use my passion for different genres, thus uniting them with my skills as a producer. The goal of ‘output’ is to make people understand in what direction my music goes, in fact. “
Will.i.am, Stereo Mc, Mr. V … This album includes a number of illustrious guests. How have you found working with them?
“I met Mr. V in Miami, is really a great guy, we exchanged opinions and ideas and we imagined his musical world in harmony with mine. Thus, for example, was born ‘Back And Forth’ ….
Your site www.feddelegrand.com, is the perfect example of how an artist today uses the Internet as an extension of himself …
“I think my fans are absolutely the most important people in order to create the music and support which I receive each week. This is the main reason why I created this sort of virtual community, I am always there, everything is very interactive. You can upload photos, comments, suggestions to friends and so on … After three weeks, I was presented with a fantastic track that will soon be published on Flamingo. This space, therefore, proved to be also an incredible way to discover new talent and deal with music fans.
Tell us a memorable moment of 2009 …
“Really I can not indicate one in particular, was an incredibly fantastic years. I made my album, I worked with so many people to produce it, I am faced with so many talents. I would say that the year 2009, in whole, was something memorable. ”
What am I supposed since 2010?
“There are so many things coming, but I think the best way of revelation is to invite you to visit my web site with perseverance.”
