Third Quick 10

The third interview in our series come from dj Ph0ng who presently is residing in Vancouver. Phong is a good friend of mine who has a way behind the decks to keep the dance floor full, I first saw him play back in May of 2002 at a rave called SIP 3, just North of Victoria. During that period, I had recently moved from Toronto Area back to Vancouver Island and I remember being impressed with his track selection. Since then Ph0ng has played mainly on the West Coast, but has travelled further afoot, to even headline the UK Garage, North American Conference in Texas


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1. When did you first get interested in Dance/Electronic Music

I can attribute my interest in electronica directly with the rise of the internets. Before I got online (in about '95), all I had to listen to was muchmusic and really mediocre radio stations that barely came in (I was living in a pretty small town). With internet access, I discovered music like drum n bass, happy hardcore, trance and hardhouse... It only took a few months to get over those genres and find what I liked.

2. Who or what has been your biggest influence

All my friends that DJ have been my biggest influences regarding DJing. It's them that I look to for challenge, opportunity, support and the drive to continually better my craft. Thanks, friends!

3. What has been the craziest experience while Djing?

Probably more funny than crazy; I was playing a 2nd room event, with my pal dj Pants - we brought out all the housey, sexy tracks that serve to make a 2nd room all the more intimate. A crazy-good vibe and everybody was dancing and enjoying themselves (moreso than the main room!) when.. Nickelback showed up, ruining everything.

4. Serato/Vinyl/Cd’s?.... Any thoughts?

I prefer the sound and tactile feel of vinyl, but I do like how accessible and portable CDs and Serato allow electronic music to be. Though, being able to just lift your entire music collection under your arm feels a bit 'cheap' versus taking the time to select your tracks individually before the night and 'weigh' your choices appropriately (pun totally intended!).

5. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Someplace warm and sunny, with all my friends.

6. What is one piece of technology you can’t live without?

My laptop - it's my centre of knowledge, my workspace, my archive.

7. What is the best musical festival or show you have attended?

I think seeing Moby at his Area1 festival, when it came to Vancouver was my most memorable experience. A great vibe and festival feel.

8. Who is your favorite producer or band at the moment?

I've been enjoying the moody, dark, 2-step influenced sounds of Burial for the longest while now.

9. Worst Habit?

Procrastination.

10. What is your dream vacation?

I really enjoy Europe, but I really dream of seeing all the tropics.

For those who haven't yet heard dj Ph0ng play check out his "On The Level" mix Cd from 2004... it is a few years old now, but still one of my all time favorite mix CD's

make sure to follow on twitter @Ph0ngers