5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai [TSS Interview] Moguai Discusses Recent Collab With Watermät, LATEST ARTICLES The Current POPULAR LATEST Rich Chigga Says “Congratulations” To State Of Dance Post Malone With A Mariachi Band Via Postmates Music And NEWS MAY 8, 2017 1 Flume Reveals Bonus Track “Hyperreal” More! Featuring Kucka ELECTRONIC MAY 9, 2017 2 INTERVIEWS Cherney X AWAL Flip Skrillex & SEPTEMBFErResh off the release of his Habstrakt’s “Chicken Soup” Into A 8, 2015 latest tune with Watermät, Mindblowing Dubstep Banger DUBSTEP MAY 9, 2017 3 “Portland”, we had the opportunity to chat with Weekly Rising Talent: Slap Pack Vol. MOGUAI. He has been a 128 major factor in dance music SLAP PACK MAY 8, 2017 4 since his debut back in 1994 with this versatility as a Armin van Buuren Releases ‘The Best Of Armin Only’ Anthem, “My Symphony” producer with releases on a BRIAN ELECTRONIC MAY 8, 2017 5 BONAVOGLnumberIA of different labels @Bearded_suchBrian as PUNX, Mau5trap, [TSS Premiere] “Drop It” Down Low To Slander & Basstrick’s Monstrous Collab I am my Spinnin’, SIZE and Skint own TRAP MAY 9, 2017 6 http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/tss-interview-moguai-discusses-recent-collab-watermat-current-state-dance-music/ 1/11 5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai spirit Records. Check out our in- animal. Galantis Switches Things Up On New depth interview below! Release “Hunter” #ForTheKids CHILL TRAP MAY 5, 2017 7 MOGUAI pres. Punx Up The Volume: Episode 128 | Mija Unleashes Hard-Hitting RELATED Drum’n’Bass Mix, Discusses Plans For ITEMS The Near Future MOGUAI MIXES MAY 11, 2017 8 Oops, we couldn’t Andy C Puts His Spin On Pegboard find that track. Nerds’ “Speed Of Light” DRUM & BASS MAY 5, 2017 9 Calvin Harris Announces New “Funk Cookie policy Wav Bounces Vol. 1” Album NEWS MAY 10, 2017 10 TSS: First off, the question everyone wants to know, how FEATURED ARTIST did your collab with Betty Moon Watermät come together? MOGUAI: I was invited to the Spinnin’ Writing Camp in Amsterdam in 2014 and saw Watermät’s name pop up in the list. I was super excited to work with him and asked him if we should get together. The Writing Camp is always very cool but you only have little time. Want to become a Featured Artist? Click Here TSS: What’s a typical studio session like when it comes to STAY CONNECTED working on a collaboration? MOGUAI: Well, the rst thing is always an idea that either one of the artist’s have and both artists like or that you come up with together. Then you need to look if there’s a http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/tss-interview-moguai-discusses-recent-collab-watermat-current-state-dance-music/ 2/11 5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai way to bring both signatures to the table or you fuse stuff together and create a new original and unique sound. I like both approaches, although I think it’s always far more interesting when fusing sounds together and creating something very special and unique. TSS: You’ve been producing and DJing around the world for quite some time now, what changes have you’ve noticed over the years? MOGUAI: There have been some massive changes in the perception of dance music in general, every since it got so popular to place other genres into this scene. It helped the popularity and thus the awareness of dance music to rise much faster than it did before. But, since I’ve been part of this for over 25 years now and from the very beginnings, I have to say that this scene has constantly evolved and been revolutionized by some artists. It’s just that nowadays, because of the Internet and social media, it’s easier to follow trends and state your opinion. http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/tss-interview-moguai-discusses-recent-collab-watermat-current-state-dance-music/ 3/11 5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai TSS: Do you think these changes are for better or for worse? MOGUAI: That’s actually a very dicult question, since there are two sides to this. One is that you cannot learn about music within just a few weeks, especially about the history of it and the history of dance music is great. So people assuming that they can add something to the story by just looking at about 1/20th of the whole thing are plain wrong. And unfortunately, due to the internet, these people have appeared in great numbers from everywhere making it dicult for those who do know what they’re talking about to be heard. However, that exact point can be spun around and seen as something positive. A discussion between a vast number of people is more recognizable than a discussion between just a few. So now that everyone is more aware that can help make it interesting for those who wouldn’t have normally joined and might bring something great and new to the table. So it really is both. http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/tss-interview-moguai-discusses-recent-collab-watermat-current-state-dance-music/ 4/11 5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai TSS: Since you’re from Germany, how does the German dance music scene compare to the rest of the world? MOGUAI: We’re very aware of our contribution to the music scene from the start. Some genres have evolved from our end and we’re very proud of that. Not only dance music in particular, but the general approach to music in Germany is very educated and we offer a vast amount of opportunities to build the spectrum. I nd it challenging every time I enter the studio and that is due to the high quality that I myself set to achieve when creating music. This is something that can be seen throughout German productivity, which has also helped us earn our reputation. TSS: Are you a festival or club type of guy and why? MOGUAI: I think it all started in a club and it’ll always be at the club where the magic happens. I feel festivals have their own approach on how to perceive music and it has nothing to do with what can be created in the club. I would http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/tss-interview-moguai-discusses-recent-collab-watermat-current-state-dance-music/ 5/11 5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai not want to tend in any direction, since I like both very much. TSS: You’ve shown the world your versatility as a producer with your releases over the years, would you say it’s important to be able to switch things up a bit rather than being a one trick pony? MOGUAI: Well, there’s always been one very important point to get to the next level and that was and still is to nd your own sound and your own niche within this vast eld of music. There are a lot of examples in history that show that this has always been a way to make it. But history also shows that it has never been a guarantee, because one other major important thing is timing. If you have a great sound that does not meet current trends, you’ll not become that popular with it. You’ll nd a niche where you’ll gather followers, but the same sound might create something much bigger a couple of years later. Knowing when to hit the right button and when to launch yourself has always been the tricky part and this knowledge has often been reserved to a few http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/tss-interview-moguai-discusses-recent-collab-watermat-current-state-dance-music/ 6/11 5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai people who know how markets change and evolve. TSS: Lastly, what does MOGUAI have in store for his fans next? MOGUAI: Well, there’s going to be something very special coming up from me. I will not say too much at this point, since I’m still working on this but I’m very excited for it! TOP TRENDING MUSIC Galantis - Goldroom - Hunter Spread Love STREAM IT STREAM HERE! ON SPOTIFY! Phoenix - J- Husser - Boy Can't Blame Em (Official STREAM HERE! Video) http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/tss-interview-moguai-discusses-recent-collab-watermat-current-state-dance-music/ 7/11 5/12/2017 (TSS Interview) Moguai Sponsored by WAVO COMMENTS 0 comments 0 Comments Sort by Oldest Add a comment... 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