With his upcoming release on Above All, this is the perfect time for you to meet this South African producer. Armed with a driving passion for top quality electronic music, Johan De Kock is firmly planted in the future, while tightly gripping to the gold the past had to offer, having catched one of the last busses to the "Glowstick Generation".
While De Kock is most notably influenced by the Trance/Progressive sound of the late 1990's, drawing inspiration from Artists like Paul Van Dyk, BT,Sasha & Digweed, Ferry Corsten, Breeder, Cass & Slide and Radio Shows by the likes of Derek "The Bandit" Richardson, Pete Tong, Judge Jules & Graham Gold, he believes pigeon holes are for pigeons, boxes for those who feel the need to restrict, and cages for the captured.
Enjoy!
01. Juventa - Nothing But Less Than Three (Original Mix)
02. Digital Freq - Rocket
03. Above & Beyond vs Andy Moor - Air For Life (Norin & Rad Extended Remix)
04.Hardwell - Three Triangles (Original Club Mix)
05.RonskiSpeed - Proton12 (Maor Levi Remix)
06.Jaytech feat Steve Smith - Stranger (Original Mix)
07.Dash Berlin feat Chris Madin - Silence In Your Heart (LTN Dub Mix)
08.Paul Van Dyk feat Michelle Leonard - Lost In Berlin (Extended Mix)
09.Nitrous Oxide & Dan Stone - Nautica (Original Mix)
10.Johan de Kock - Sabre (Original Mix) [Above All Records]
There are some names that just have an automatic re-action within the hearts and minds of clubbers and EDM enthusiasts around the world, one such moving name, is that of German Powerhouse, and one of dance music’s most recognised icons,
Q:the amazing Alex M.O.R.P.H.!But behind that iconic guise, is an incredible man born: Alexander Mieling. Tell us more about how Alexander Mieling became ALEX M.O.R.P.H.?
Incredible man? well thank you ;-)
I started with DJing when I was very
young, and I grew into the scene and started to produce, then I left the acid
scene which I was a part of and found my place in Trance. I'm in this genre now
since more than 13 years or so, and I'm happy with it. The longer I am in this
business, the more I become Alex M.O.R.P.H. ;-)
Q2:You’re one of a select few DJ’s who
has managed to completely re-invent himself over and over, while keeping fans
and critics impressed. What is your production process? How do you keep your
sound fresh, yet unmistakably M.O.R.P.H.?
Over the last years I always tried new
stuff besides the typical energetic driving power Trance sound that most people
know me of. I tried slowing things down, I tried new sounds and experimenting
with a lot of things to keep it fresh. Some things worked, others didn't. So I
combined those parts again without throwing those elements that are responsible
for the trademark M.O.R.P.H. character over board. It's a constant process and
it's a link between the familiar sound character and new elements that are
floating around it. When you find the right spot there, you will be able to
reach new audiences without losing the die hard fans that supported your sound
for years. As long as the quality is good, it will be accepted, and I always
put a focus on the quality.
Q3: While most Trance DJ’s have
quite a uniform look, you’ve gone in a completely different direction, and
really made it your own. The gotee, longer hair and trucker cap…Is this
something you purposefully did, to be different… or quite simply by chance?
Well, it just happened. This is me, you
know? I never thought about how to differ from other artists or how I should
look for the media and all that. I just wear the stuff I like and that's the
M.O.R.P.H. style, take it or leave it, haha! It's not just because I want to
look different than the other Trance DJs. I feel good as I am and I feel it
suits me very well I think.
Q4:You’ve collaborated with some amazing
producers and singers in the past, anybody you’d love to work with in future?
There have always been names that I
wished to work with of course. Some already happened, some probably never will.
Let's see what the future has to offer!
Q5:Who would you consider to be some of
your greatest influences musically?
The good old Trance heroes Vangelis, Jean
Michel Jarre, some Ambient collections and some classical orchestra heroes.
Q6:Your “Purple Audio” Album is one of my
personal favorite Albums, And luckily for myself and Trance fans all around the world, you're about to release your brand new album very soon, tell us a bit more about the album?
My new artist album will be released in
about a week, it's called "Prime Mover" and I will go at least 3
steps further than I did with Purple Audio. I'm absolutely happy about the
quality and musical development that I reached with "Prime Mover".
You should be happy as well.
Q7:What is there to know about Alex
M.O.R.P.H. that we don’t know already? Any hidden talents or hobbies?
Not really, to be honest. I'm into
painting, but this should be known already as I talked about that before. I
also enjoy movies and stuff everyone else likes as well....except football,
haha, I hate it!
Q8:What’s playing on your iPod/Mp3 Player
or Car Radio at the moment?
I always have very different stuff
playing in the car, new promos, own unfinished stuff for soundchecking etc etc.
so I don't listen to particular albums or artists when I'm on the road. It also
depends on my mood, the weather and other factors. Not always the same.
Q9:What can we expect from Alex
M.O.R.P.H. in the near and distant future?
Besides the album which comes out now,
I'm working on some other tracks & remixes. Always expect to see some new
quality M.O.R.P.H. stuff. We are working out some really great things at the
moment that will hit you hard when the time's right, so look out and stay tuned!
For more info about Alex M.O.R.P.H. and his brand new album entitled "Prime Mover" checkout the following links.
The only thing constant in life, is change. Ever moving with the tide of music, though always loyal to his own sound, is Alex M.O.R.P.H.. The charismatic trance DJ and producer, favored for his many quality productions, stellar remixes and energetic drive, proudly presents the long-awaited follow-up to his debut album 'Purple Audio'. Including 17 brand new M.O.R.P.H. originals, this is 'Prime Mover'.
Through successful singles such as 'Walk The Edge', 'An Angel's Love', 'Turn It On', 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Harvest', collaborations with Paul van Dyk, Rank 1 and Armin van Buuren, and more than 120 remixes -- for names like Faithless, ATB, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz and Aly & Fila, Alex M.O.R.P.H. has grown into one of Germany's most prominent names in EDM. Part of the scene for more than 15 years, his work as the co-founder and co-host of the global radio and event concept HeavensGate has shown a relentless passion and energy for the dance scene and all its colors. Four years after his grand debut with 'Purple Audio', he takes the next move and kicks in with 'Prime Mover'.
Showing all facades of his palette of sounds, he colors the night and brightens the day with a forward-thinking mix of ambient, warm progressive, uplifting trance and wild, loud tech-trance. He unleashes the M.O.R.P.H., collaborating with the likes of Protoculture, Woody van Eyden, Claudia Cazacu and singers Christian Burns, Sylvia Tosun, Tiff Lacey and many more. 'Prime Mover' is Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s audio translation of taking the next step. And it's a big one.
Tracks:
Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Eternal Flame (03:58) Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Sylvia Tosun - An Angel's Love (03:03) Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Sucker Punch (03:59) Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Shannon Hurley - Monday Morning Madness (03:34) Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Protoculture - Waking Up The Stars (03:33) Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Jawa (03:59) Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Christian Burns - Secret Universe (03:46) Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Bay Of Bengal (03:12) Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Connected (03:33) Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Sylvia Tosun - Antara (The Circle) (03:17) Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Prime Mover (03:59) Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Sue McLaren - From The Universe With Love (03:35) Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Sun Of Ilena (03:56) Alex M.O.R.P.H. - Tales Of The Black Panther, Pt.1 (03:55) Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Woody van Eyden with Tiff Lacey - I See You (With Tiff Lacey) (03:59) Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Claudia Cazacu - Exstatic Avenger (03:58) Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Hannah - When I Close My Eyes (03:59)
After a mind-blowing performance in front of 40,000 fans at EDC Las Vegas and hitting #1 on Beatport's Trance chart with their last single, the 'Everafter' Club Mix, Tritonal are now set to release 'Azuca,' a collaboration with fellow Statesider Kaeno.
Tritonal and Kaneo have created a catchy and upbeat sound that showcases an edgier, more progressive sound yet remains true to the duo's trance roots. Sure to be a bonafide summer hit, Azuca has been rocking festivals and clubs around the world and may just make Tritonal's sixth chart-topper.
Andy Moor feat. Jessica Sweetman - 'In Your Arms'; Aly & Fila, Rafael Frost, Joseph Areas Remixes Available
June 19, 2012 // Press Release // Andy Moor JUNE 19, 2012--As sunrise dance parties take over beaches and the clubs in Ibiza are back to wall to wall capacity, Andy Moor's track 'In Your Arms' featuring Jessica Sweetman is sure to cement cherished summer memories around the world.
First heard on Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance 2012 compilation, 'In Your Arms' is the shiver-inducing lead track from Andy's much-anticipated debut album Zero Point Zero. With Jessica Sweetman's breathy, sultry vocals and Moor's ethereal synth melodies and subtle but pounding bass line, the original mix of 'In Your Arms' has everything a trance fan could ask for. But Aly & Fila, Rafael Frostand Joseph Areas dare to put their own spin on the track and produced three remixes with three very distinct flavors. For good measure, a Dub mix and radio edit are also included as part of the release's package.
Zero Point One will be released on July 6, 2012 on Armada/AVA Recordings. Promotional copies are available for review by contacting Erin Osovets at erin@theory-x.com.
After 15 years of exploring musical boundaries and establishing himself as one of the most innovative electronic music producers today, Andy Moor will finally release his long-awaited debut album Zero Point One on July 6.
Zero Point One is packed with 18 thought-provoking, original tracks and each one offers a unique glimpse into the creative process of a self-proclaimed perfectionist. From deep, mysterious ambient to melodic trance and vocal melodies, across the spectrum to rocking break beats and the thick bass of progressive, Andy Moor has fused his beloved sound into a complete package of timeless productions.
"I felt like the number 'zero point one' was equivalent to the process of making this album," says Andy. "It's an intriguing number because it is so small, yet so much bigger than zero. I had been writing the album for many years, but as I was nearing the end, I decided to scrap the older tracks and start over with new ones. So this version of the album contains tracks made in the last six months, despite the entire process taking years."
The wait will be well worth it for fans anticipating new sounds from the Grammy-nominated producer and DJ. Zero Point One features collaborations with some of the most recognizable vocalists and producers in EDM, including Meredith Call, Sue McLaren, Betsie Larkin, Carrie Skipper, Ashley Wallbridge and Orkidea. Sure to be treasured for years to come, Andy believes that with every listen, a new appreciation and context for the music will emerge.
"I feel my music normally takes a few listens to fully appreciate. Reflect on the album from a different perspective and you'll have a different understanding each time," he says.
As the mastermind behind so many of today's biggest classics, Andy Moor has delivered a work of art that can only come from years of passion and fans will be craving "Moor" music after wearing out their speakers from keeping Zero Point One on repeat.
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