If there is one thing I admire the most about being a deejay, it’s the ability to cross different genres of music and be versatile. One person who I can gladly say I admire for this kind of effort is Sander Van Doorn. While many performers try to follow a signature pattern in their sets, deejays who utilize the same approach as SVD are kind of like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get (thanks for the quote, Forrest). I was first introduced to Sander via monster-hit ’Grasshopper‘, then followed with his trancy remix of ‘S.O.S. (Message in a Bottle)‘, (insert all bunch of other wicked productions in here) and last but not least, his heavy minimal-techno influence in Sia’s rework of ‘The Girl You Lost To Cocaine‘. Needless to say, his productions are superb and his name globally recongized, it was indeed my pleasure to catch up with Sander himself and ask him a few questions for my blog:

 

FM: You visited ‘Boom Boom Room’ (Windsor, Ontario) many times, including the New Years Eve event you had last year. What do you think about Windsor’s music scene and our city in general?

SVD: The thing I noticed most about Windsor’s scene is the amount of loyal party people that have created such a nice community. Every time I play there I come across the same people that are into my music and up for having a chat after my set. That combined with a relaxed attitude throughout the city makes it one of my favorite spots to play.

FM: I’ve had the pleasure of seeing you perform live on multiple occasions, and can attest the fact that a smile never leaves your face. You always seem to welcome the interaction with fans during your shows and keeping everyone happy. How does a deejay of your statute keep himself down to earth like that?

SVD: Well the fact that I’m smiling a lot is simply because I love what I’m doing. I definitely feel privileged that I’m able to perform my passion and that’s something I don’t take for granted and keeps both feet firmly on the ground.

FM: What is your biggest accomplishment you achieved over the years? I know there are many, but pick one that makes you proud the most…

SVD: If I were to pick one very special event that would be playing mainstage this year at Dance Valley (Holland) because I can remember going to that festival a few years ago as clubber fantasizing about playing mainstage once and this year it actually happened.

FM: When taking time off working with music and doing gigs, what are some of your favorite past-time activities?

SVD: Since music is kind of non stop 24/7 I don’t really get to do much in between. I usually end up on the couch watching a good movie.

FM: What can we expect from you in the future? Any big projects or collaborations?

SVD: I’ve got a lot planned out for 2009 including a new concept we’re working on right now as well as a few interesting projects on production front. I reckon it’s going to be a rather good year!

Thank you Sander for taking time out of your busy schedule, and hope you enjoy the rest of your ‘Supernatural’ tour! See you soon.

 

Zoran Dakovic, founder of ‘Feeling Mnml’