Day Din is in town to rip up dancefloors both in Cape Town @ Trinity – 28 October and in Joburg @ ESP Nightclub – 29 October

Dave Mac dropped him a quick email this week to get to know the man with the slinky, sexy psy-tech beats just a little better ahead of his two-city tour. Here’s what he had to say…

Are you excited about your first visit to South Africa? Have you heard much about the country?

Well, to be honest I‘m always excited and maybe a little nervous when I‘m travelling to a place I‘ve never been before. It reminds me of the time when everything started. In the past I was always so nervous before going abroad, nowadays I‘m used to keeping calm. Ahead of my trip to South Africa, I started to read a little bit about this country – the usual look into wikipedia, you know. In Cape Town I hope to have the time for taking pictures of the Indian & Atlantic Ocean :)

With Germany being such a creative hub for electronic music I am sure you were exposed to many different styles growing up. What made you settle on Progressive trance as opposed to House Music or Minimal techno for example?

One‘s sense of a human being looking for something – actually all the time. In the 90‘s, after visiting my very first progressive party I felt like I’d made my first step. It‘s a feeling that you cannot describe – I just belong to this scene.

Do you remember your first release? If so what was it and on which label was it released?

My very first release was called „Strawberry Cheesecake“ and was part of the legendary Area 51 compilations from Hamburg by DJ Magical. Area 51 was actually a very famous party there, quite possibly from the beginning of our trance movement from Germany.

Do you still play it out?

Of course not :) It‘s a very old piece of music and doesn‘t fulfil the zeitgeist of nowadays anymore – neither regarding arrangements nor sound quality. But sometimes I listen to these ancient tunes of mine at home and lose myself in good memories.

If you could remix one track (any music style) what would you choose?

“Purple & Lunar – Subtle Thrust“ or „Antix – Hiding Place“ … one of the best tunes ever and I‘d really like to do my own interpretation of them.

What is the most challenging part of travelling as much as you do and what are the three things you always have to have with you when flying?

Well, the most challenging part in our job is not losing yourself someday. If your life starts to exist in between frequent flyer programs, hotels and being on stage all the time, you have to watch yourself. My most beloved things that I always have with me are 1. a picture of my girlfriend 2. my computer and 3. my smartphone.

From your experience in making people dance. What is one of the most important lessons you have come to learn about what makes a ‘Stunning’ party?

Good music and fair prices at the bar ;)

I’ve heard that trance parties in Europe (except OZORA) have become a bit stale. In other words they are not so good right now. The vibe has been lost a bit. Is this correct?

Absolutely not. Life‘s always in motion. Our scene is always in motion. The audience changed, that‘s for sure but I cannot say if it‘s better or worse – it became different. Less Goa, more trance, maybe a fusion in between. The vibe‘s still outstanding though.

What country do you love re-visiting, not only for the parties but also for the place itself?

Switzerland has almost become my 2nd home and I really found some very good friends there. It doesn‘t even feel like leaving my home when I arrive in Zurich.

Are you an adventurous eater when in foreign countries?

I love food from abroad. In Brazil you‘ll get the best Sushi on earth, believe me ;)

What is favourite drink at the bar that fans could get you? (Just to say thanks for the rocking beats)

I‘m a big Whisky fan.

Free Tickets Up for Grabs: Joburg & Cape Town

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