So everything you put together is actually… synthesized… as opposed to live musical tracks?
Yeah, but not even synthesized. Basically you bring the key players in to play their part, so you do still have both sides of it. And you can work conveniently from your living room couch or an airport lounge.
It certainly is portable, isn't it? My son is getting into the Pro Tools and Garage Band sort of home recording.
There are a lot of things people can be doing at a young age, and this is a productive one to be in, as far as you can be productive and creative at the same time.
The PR sheet for the CD said you worked hand-in-hand with a team to come up with the track list. What were some of the factors and influences you applied to the choices you made for Nectar Vol. 2?
I think every label gives DJs pretty much free reign with the track choices. For me, it was trying to get material that hasn't been released and was a quality product. Those were the two big factors, because we don't know the release date. It gets pushed back; you can almost count on that. You don't want material that is too old, and you want it to be able to hold the test of time say five or ten years down the road. It's really just about that, trying to find music that stands out, holds its own weight, and you'll be able to listen to later on, but still be something for a trendy market.
Balance the business end with the creative end?
Yes, absolutely. And the oldest track on the compilation is ten years old. No, it's over ten years old and it still fits with a track that was maybe released last week.
Yes, the CD does sound very up-to-date.
Without sounding too crazy. You know, I really fought with myself about doing something a bit more mature, or more underground, or something a bit more trendy. I really fought with that for a good two weeks. You just can't do it that way.
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