Inside the mind of Wolfgang Gartner

Inside the mind of Wolfgang Gartner

9 March, 2010 | 6.12AM

• Written by: Kirsty Kane
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Is there any producer with a keener eye for detail than Wolfgang Gartner? The meticulousness of the electro house producer from Austin, Texas, has made him a huge star within the genre, and helped him net eight Beatport No.1 records.

Whilst most electro house producers opt for simplicity - a big bassline and a simple house loop will do, won’t it? - Wolfgang Gartner throws layers of synths and FX into the mix, resulting in tracks that offer a multitude of build ups, bass holes, and hand-raising moments.

His latest single ‘Undertaker’ sees Wolfgang return to what he does best - microscopically precise heavy house grooves mixed with an instantly recognisable epic melody. No doubt, it will be one of the hits of Miami’s WMC 2010 in a little over two weeks.

But what don’t we know about Wolfgang Gartner? We decided to fire a series of personal questions at the producer and DJ to find out more about the man behind those killer electro house grooves (and yes, that is Wolfgang Gartner when he was a kid).

What is your greatest fear?

Fucked up CDJs at gigs.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I am the most extreme introvert I know, and I hate it. I have learned to make the best of it though.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

People who do favors for you or butter you up in the hopes of getting something in return.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Food. I won’t hesitate to spend stupid amounts of money on good food.

What is your current state of mind?

Overworked but reminding myself that this is how I always wanted it and I would be bored without it.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

The real ones who don’t wear a ton of makeup or dress up too much. Sorta the girl next door type.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I say “man” far too much. I also swear more than I should.

When and where were you happiest?

Every month is better than the last. So really, I am happier than I’ve ever been.

Which talent would you most like to have?

People skills.

Who are your heroes in real life?

People who make great music. I know how hard it is and I have great admiration for others who pull it off.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Making ‘Undertaker’. Producing that thing was a mission and a half.

What is your most treasured possession?

My cat (really he’s more of a family member than a possession though).

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Poverty or having to do something you hate to make ends meet.

What is it that you most dislike?

Airplanes and airports. The sad thing is I used to love both.

What is your greatest regret?

Not going to college. Not because I wish I’d gotten an education, but I feel like I missed out on the “college experience”, all the things that go on outside of the classroom.

How would you like to die?

I’m hoping we’ll be able to replace our vital organs soon and I won’t have to.

What is your motto?

Everything I do has to be better than the last thing I did. This mostly applies to music.

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