Lee Burridge doet een boekje open

Lee, van wie net de triple cd Balance012 uit is, laat zich in een interview dat we binnen kregen uit over zijn jeugd (hij was lelijk), drugs (hoort bij de partyscene), de Pacemaker en meer. Hieronder de meest opmerkelijke quotes.

What are some of the biggest lessons you've learnt while being a dj?

That I’m no more important than anyone else, just lucky to have fallen into this life and that a sense of humour goes a long way especially as I was an ugly child!

What's been the best party you've dj-ed at?

I have a few but I played in Brazil at a club called Warung a while back which was out of this world and also every time I go to Romania it blows my mind.

Lee in Roemenië



What advice would you give to upcoming dj’s?

Sleep your way to the top. I did.

You’ve always been a diverse dj in terms of style, how would you describe your sound at the moment?

Wonky house music with wobbly bits with the sounds of pixies mounting each other underneath terrapins which is only suitable for people on drugs.

Is there any new technology that you're currently embracing?

I'm really liking the Pacemaker which is soon to be released. It's going to make dj-ing at after parties and in rough terrain so much easier. Check it out!

Richie Hawtin met de Pacemaker



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Do you think drugs are still a very important part of dance culture?

Definitely. Drugs are important in all music culture not just dance music. Listen to Bill hicks rant about the Beatles etc when it comes to the creative process of making music. We would be without many amazing musical moments if the artists were all straight when they made them.

Were you aware of the Balance series and those who had come before you?

Am I not the first? Hahaha of course. Balance really has been building it’s reputation over the last few years and I feel really happy to be invited to be a part of it. I love the fact that they’ve given a platform to DJ’s who at the time weren’t as well known as they are now. They trusted their own taste in DJ’s and the music they play and not taken obvious picks. I really see this series growing and growing and not only giving old farts like me a second chance but also opening the doors for more new names to emerge (I’m not really an ‘old fart’ I’m more of a middle aged one).

Anything else you would like to add?

Buy my cd or I'll bitch slap you.

Lee Burridge - Balance 012 is deze maand uitgekomen. Meer info over Lee op  www.myspace.com/leeburridge