Interview with Danish superstar Noir

Interview with Danish superstar Noir

29 November, 2007 | 10.27AM

• Section: Music News
• Written by: jukeboxpr

Being in the music industry for more than 10 years, Noir has not only made his name more than well known on a worldwide scale for his productions, but he has also established himself as a highly skilled and much requested international DJ.

After releasing a huge amount of his tracks and remixes under different aliasses such as Noir, Decaff, Soul Flava, RNK, Premier, Black Magik and on numerous respected international labels.

Noir decided to start his own label (Noir Music) early in 2007, the philosophy being to release both his own tracks and support music from new and promising producers.

Arriving in the UK on 8th December, Noir will be performing at Filth in Leeds.

How would you describe your sound?

Sexy tech house – quite hard at times but with a funky edge.

You own a successful label, Noir Music. What are the benefits of that and the reason behind starting it up?

I want to be KING OF THE WORLD – Nah, seriously…

The benefits are that I get to release great music by artists and that I’m in control of my own releases.

The reason why I started the label was to have a platform for all the great music I get sent every week that either doesn’t get a proper release or none at all.

What have been up to recently and what can we expect from you over the next couple of months?

I’ve been busy with all the practical stuff behind running the label and touring.

I’m gonna get down with my new studio gear and concentrate some more on Noir material as 2007 seems to have been all about remixing for my own and other labels.

Or maybe I should release a porn DVD to get some attention?

What is your favourite track you have produced and why?

‘Times Of My Life’ is my fave sung (full vocal) track.

‘Super Skunk’ is my fave club track.

‘All About House Music’ is my fave spoken word track.

Lately you have been working with a whole host of people. Who is the best best person you have produced with?

They’re all great, and big inspirations.

The biggest surprise and inspiration for me was back in 2005 when Katherine Ellis delivered a smashing vocal for my ‘Soul Flava’ track called ‘We Got Love’.

I never imagined my little disco piece would become a full vocal bomb – those tracks are the hardest to do.

You’re one of the leaders of fresh up and coming producers, but who is your top tip for 2008?

Infinitize, Rick Nicholls & Asher Jones, Patric la Funk, Lush7, Ash Turner, Kolombo, Popof, Itamar Sagi & Piemont are def worth to watch out for in 2008.

They are all behind a lot of unique material, imo.

Have you any mad plans for this xmas?

Family – that’s mad enough for me.

What ingredients make a good party?

A good DJ setup, about 500 happy people and Redbull and vodka.

What’s your favourite tune?

Today, it’s Jim Rivers ‘Dallas’.

Tomorrow it’s a new one… it’s different every day.

Who would be part of your fantasy crowd?

Madonna — she knows how to get down.

To be honest, I don’t bother who is in the crowd, just as long as everybody is having a GREAT time.

You have been traveling all over the world, but where’s your top country to play?

I don’t have a favourite country.

I like the sun, so anywhere with lots of sun gets an extra vote.

You’re making your Filth debut in Leeds on the 8th December. What should we expect?

Dirty filth, sexy electro and tech house that will definitely get you moving.

What is the scene like in Denmark compared to the UK?

Small!

We don’t really have a big scene in Denmark, but the one we have is very loyal, curious, open minded and rockin’.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Believe in yourself.

What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done?

Bungy Jumping.

I’m afraid of heights, but apparently not enough.

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