Krzysztof Chochlow
Origin: None
His productions for more than 10 years did not disappear from the DJ sets. Designed years ago today parquet destroyers are played at events in the series return to the past. All past decade a series issued by the Chochlow production and remixes that have successfully gained sympathy Polish clubs, but did not disappear with the tracklist DJs global format.
A turning point in the global career of Krzysztof was to draw attention to him by Paul Van Dyk. The single “Release” Krzysztof did not disappear with the long PVD tracklist’s of the clubs and festivals, and during the Polish edition festival of Creamfields in interviews Paul Van Dyk gave the example of Krzysztof Polish producer of forming true Dutch trance! Now He creates a more progressive sounds, but he kept his style.
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Hobbies? Sports, football, basketball, good books and movies-I watched hundreds. Every day I am a very quiet, which is very hard to upset. During the day, like everyone else, I have my duties, which I learned from my parents. Serving in the military also taught me discipline and self-confidence. When night approaches, it awakens someone in me. I feel it coming then it’s time to continue the production of music, going to the club, or listening to music on headphones-cut off from the world, and everyday problems…just continue the mission. I listen to all kinds of music and try not to overdo my ears. When listening to a record, I try to look at it with much excitement. If I can find it, then some magical injection triggers the energy in me; this kind of music is my drug. I could not function without it. About faith, I am a Catholic. Although in modern times and realities (being increasingly violent), you lose faith. I still believe that better times will come. In the future, I will find my big plans and ambitions. For everything in life to succeed, even if it encounters any problems, we always need to listen to the voice of the heart. There is always a choice. I can quote the thought of my dear friend who said, “To be a good a DJ you have to be a good man,” and these words are not only for DJs but everything you want to reach in life. To conclude my brief considerations…of course, not everyone can agree with me on some issues because everyone is an individual who has their own views of the world. It would be boring if everyone thought the same way. I have many different views on different issues and situations, because I have not yet developed. Some may say that I am still immature, but I can repay them scathing retort by citing the words of A. Schopenhauer: “All that is perfect, matures slowly.”
Interview
Home Town: Wloclawek, Poland
Currently Living: Wloclawek, Poland
Origin Of Name: It’s my real name. My great-grandfather came from Russia. Although it is difficult name to say, I decided that I would stay with it and be original.
Weapon of Choice: When I see the positive reaction of people when I play, and the support of my tracks by the best DJs in the world, it just gives me strength!
Source of Power: I appreciate ambitious artists whom are able to combine a simple melody with something unique. This combination will always find its audience. Rolf Maier Bode is that kind of person. I like his sounds he did in ‘90s and today. I learn a lot from people like this and enjoy the energy of their music.
What do your parents think of what you are doing?
My parents have always been very musical. I think I have them to thank for my love of music. Throughout my life music was my companion and changed my tastes…the longest I’ve kept up with a style is trance and progressive house, big room. (Or trouse if you like.)
What’s the biggest misconception about being a DJ?
Today, in the world of high-tech electronics, you do not need a good ear, or to be able to feel the rhythm, because the equipment does everything for you. You’re not a DJ just because you have DJ equipment…in my opinion; a real DJ should be able to play without a laptop, as it once was. Such DJs deserves more respect, at any time a DJ could have something happen and spoil the set. So he has to have a lot of experience to be able to avoid situations. I think the majority of people just choose the easy way, but real success can only be achieved with hard work over many years. It doesn’t happen just like that. I think the DJ profession is not for everyone…
Are you impulsive with your work or do you have a sketch in mind before you start?
Before the show or at the club I would never prepare. I love to come at the last minute as it forces me to concentrate on delivering a maximum performance. Sometimes I choose the tunes before a large event, but normally I know what to play. In the studio I concentrate more on the harmony of sounds, every music, electronic or film (which I also have time to create), everything has to fit. Sometimes I have an impulse with melody…when I’m on the street and suddenly one pops into my head, I’ll record it to my phone. I Just sing it and when I get back home, I’ll arrange on the program in which I create and search some unique sound for this.
How important is it for you to experiment and take on the risk of failure?
Music is changing—we can’t change that. The people choose what they like so that we have to convince them to like what we create. I think it’s always good to experiment but you have to remember a very important thing, being unique is one thing, but artists must keep at least part their own style. Today, it is very difficult, but it must be done. The problem is with the labels; they are promoting only one thing…they should sometimes take a chance on something new.
What are your weaknesses?
My biggest weakness is helplessness. A feeling of helplessness has hit me a couple of times, and this is the worst thing that can happen to anyone. In my case, it was a moment when my father became ill with cancer. I could not help him.
What gets you excited when you think about the future of electronic music and club culture?
I think in this day and age, given how easy it is to produce a recording, there is too much crap. Very few people listen to music because they like to hear it; they treat music as a gadget…such as iPhone. Everyone has the iPhone, so I’ll have it too. Everyone listens to big room style, so I like it. Many people do not have their own opinion about whether a work is good or not. It makes the music industry very limited. It is really sad that young people do not remember, or do not know that there are other kinds of music. Of course I am talking about the population of listening to EDM.
How would you describe your sound to a deaf person?
I think that I would not concentrate on individual sounds. I’d tell him an exciting story that was associated with the emotions of my work. This could be the most difficult task in my life.
What advice would you offer someone thinking about entering the Discovery Project competition?
You have to try and never give up. Do not lose faith and progressively work towards success. Listen to the voice of the heart and you will not lose anything and you can win.
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