Ahead of his show at Smirnoff Experience South Africa on May 15, Tiesto talks about working with South African band BLK JKS on the exclusive track he produced for the event 

Another great classic track getting a 2010 tune-up! The original track was released back in 2004 and to this day is one of my favorite vocal tracks. You can purchase these tracks @ Audiojelly.com.

The Original:

2010 Randy Boyer Mix:

2010 Alexander Popov  Mix:

We’ve had the fortunate luck to meet Randy Boyer as well as get an interview with him, if you haven’t checked that out yet, here it is:

An Interview with one of my favorite trance acts currently! Here you can hear how they came about and more!

Hey there Randy! So tell us what have you been up to lately, and what can we expect from you in the near future?

Well I have been working extremely hard the past few months finishing up a lot of remixes and original productions as well. I just did a remix for Kiss Me Here by Tritonal which is coming out soon on Spundae Music and I also have a remix of Solarstone’s Slave that is out on Solaris. I have been working on launching my own label with my good friend,Darude. This is taking a lot of work in terms of getting everything ready but we are really excited about the future.

What would you say was your first big break in the music scene?

As far as breaks go, I dont’t believe I had any. I worked extremely hard to get where I am right now, and everything that I have accomplished, I made happen by my persistence, integrity and, hard work. Of course there have been people who have been extremely helpful in my career which I have always been so appreciative of.

Tell us, Since getting into the music business, what has been your proudest moment?

My proudest moment was when Armin Van Buuren emailed me in 2004 the night after I have him ‘CQ (Seek You)’ – EnMass. He said he loved the song,played it that night in Ibiza and the crowd went nuts. He wanted to sign it and so EnMass was born

Your partner from EnMass,Eric Tadla, passed away in 2008. Was that one of the toughest things you’ve dealt with, in your music career? How has he influenced your music? You two made amazing music together!

Yes, There is no comparison to losing not only a production partner but a best friend as well. I really hope no one ever has to deal with it. I really learned a lot from him in the studio. I have been saying that I will always keep his influence and memory alive thoughout my music career and I have recently decided that I am going to be titling my new lavel ‘EnMass Music’.

Growing up, what were some of you ambitions? Did you always know you wanted to be in the music scene? What drew you to this and more particularly, this music?

I have always been a competitive person and music lover. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with music until I was 18 and started going out to clubs. Then I fell in love with it, and realized that’s what I wanted to do the rest of my life. I have always been a fan of EDM music from the very beginning of my career, it was my favorite to play, because it always had great stories.

Who are some of your favorite artists in electronic music? Any particular tracks you can’t stop listening to?

I listen to a lot of music, and to be quite honest when I listen to music it is not always EDM. My favorite EDM artist at the moment are Heatbeat,Tritonal,Darude,Gareth Emery,Ferry Corsten and, Armin Van Buuren. My favorite tune of 2009 was Man On The Run – Dash Berlin with Cerf,Mitiska & Jaren.

Many people now-a-days love to say ”trance is dead”, I particular disagree, how do you feel about the scene these days, and about the music that’s being put out?

I think Trance is actually on a comeback. Mainstream radio is playing electro now, and more clubs are actually playing it as well. So I think trance is on the way back up which is great. I love to gain new listeners and fans who are new to trance as well. I have a radio show, the Buzz Podcast, on Kiss 95.7 FM in connecticut and it has definitely introduced a lot of new listeners in New England to the world of EDM.

You’ve done shows all over now, tell us what has been your favorite gig to date, and how do crowds vary from state to state or even country to country?

There are so many gigs that were amazing, its so hard to pick just one,so I will name a few this past year. Tiesto @ Tsongas Arena(6,000 people were there,it was insane! It was also Tiesto’s first Arena show in New England which I was honored to be part of!), ISTMO Music Fest(El Salvador),Perfecto @ Rain(Vegas). Here is a great video of the Vegas show. I will be traveling for my first time to Europe in December for Monday Bar Cruise so I’m sure that’s going to be a great experience. The crowds are always great, it’s amazing to see how many fans i really have. THANK YOU ALL!

Why do you think this music isn’t as big as it is in, for instance, Europe? Do you think we need some 50 Cent and Lil Wayne type beefs going, or getting some DJ’s to start dressing up like Lady Gaga before it gets some major exposure?

Hahah very good question. If you take a look at mainstream, it goes through transitions,like it is now. Hip Hop is dead, and pop and top 40 is hitting pretty good. EDM music is alway evolving, and I think some songs will cross over in the near future. One of my favorite ways to describe EDM music to people who dont know what it is,is this;Electronic Dance Music is like Soccer(Football), It’s big everywhere in the world except North America. Im trade marking that by the way. I think EDM needs more exposure on FM radio and other outlets and it will catch more with the average American.

Speaking of beefs, did you read about the Deadmau5 and Marcus Shossow deal, from a while ago? What did you think about that?

I try and stay away from all the politics of dancing as PVD calls it,so no comment.

Well Randy, Thank you for your time and we hope to hear some new tracks from you soon as well as see you at a show sometime soon!

Thank you, make sure you check out my website for all my upcoming gigs as well as pictures from my past events. www.RandyBoyer.com. There you can also find a link to my free podcast on iTunes, the Buzz Podcast. Thank You!

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So Robert, tell us what you’ve been up to lately and what can we expect from you in the near future?

Well, I haven’t been DJing that much due to studio work.
I’ve been finishing my ‘Christmas Anthems’ for this Christmas (following my ‘Halloween Anthems’ point of view), doing remixes for various artists (mostly Oakenfold), having plenty of rehearsals with my band so I may finally get this project on the road (see: myspace.com/DisorderedIndoors) and finally, my album ‘Dance 4 Death’ which will be out in 2010 (Perfecto Records) and owns the largest amount of time I’ve spent on any production of mine – it’s a whole new sound/idea showcasing a different lifestyle/mentality of Club music – there seems to be quite an anticipation for this and so, it’s quite exciting..

You have a very different sound then any other edm producer, can you tell us how did you come about experimenting with this style?

I could become a theoretical freak and analyze every bit regarding how the sound is made but, in general, it just happened.
Despite my ears, brain, point of view, mentality, I would say that every single thing that has happened in my life (bad or good), has contributed to this, in it’s own way..

How did you come about the whole Halloween EP idea? That album is, for a lack of better words, the shit!

Thank you, I’ll take that as a compliment.
The first “Gothic Trance” piece I ever wrote is ‘Lullaby For A Ghost’ (about 4 years ago), before I was recruited to ‘Perfecto Records’ by Oakenfold and I hadn’t even given it a category name.
Last year (2.5 years after having done ‘Fallen Angel’s Symphony’ and ‘Moonlight Sonata’), I had the “epiphany” to do a ‘Halloween EP’, though that wasn’t good enough – it was too small – and so, while making final decisions regarding the release, I told Paul that I didn’t want it to be an EP, but an Album and the remaining few days of that week, I locked myself in my studio and wrote ‘The Pumpkin King’, ‘Pinocchio’, ‘The Undead Bride’ and of course the Intro, which has a LOT of meaning.
Due to my club music and I being overly different and dark to categorize into the typical Trance genres, when asked what I would call this style, I replied:‘I’d say it’s a type of ‘Gothic Trance’.’

And so, a while after it’s release, I discovered that I’ve been named “King of Gothic Trance” by Oakenfold and fans, which I found awesome but strange at the same time, as “King” is a colossal title to possess..

What other types of music do you listen to? Do you get any inspirations from those genres? Any favorite groups/producers?

I listen to whatever I may like, but I find myself mostly listening to 80s’ Darkwave, Old-school Goth, Alt.Rock, Film Scores etc, as I like more artistic things.
Inspiration lies in everything and nothing.There’s a fair amount of artists I like very much, be musicians, video makers, animators, painters, photographers etc.
f.i. Joy Division, Sisters of Mercy, Tuxedomoon, The Royal Family and The Poor, Solid Space, Jans Svankmajer, Tim Burton’s past work, Brian Warner’s (aka Marilyn Manson) past work, HIM etc..

What would you say your favorite venue is to play in and why?

Any place I’m appreciated and feels like home..

So you’re on the road now, what are some things that are a necessity for you on these trips?

Ataraxia..

What can a fan expect when he or she goes to a Robert Vadney gig?

Large amounts of rhythm, melody and emotion..

How do you feel about websites like Youtube, that allow users to upload, for instance your music?

It’s fine, as long as everyone states the info correctly.
From what I’ve been told and seen, too many people enter wrong details, don’t upload full/proper music/videos etc..

What is your goal in the music scene?

Merely the same things true artists and innovators search for/deserve..
Mostly ultimate recognition for what I do..

With Halloween here, got anything planned? Any costumes you have in mind?

Of course! To me, Halloween is more important than any birthday, lol!
I’ll be playing a big Halloween event in Larissa – Greece..

Thanks again Robert! Maybe next time if you’re in the states we can do a video interview, and plus I’d love to see you live! Keep up the great work with your music and I wish you lots of success in your career! Happy early Halloween!

Not a problem – it’s been a pleasure..
Here’s a little something for you and the viewers:
Robert Vadney – The MunchKing (SAMPLE)

Robert Vadney – Carol Of The Bells (SAMPLE)

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