meets STAR-X
By Ari (arid@djcentral.com)
STAR-X is
the work of Eran and Gabi, the young rising stars of
the Israeli brand of psytrance. Eran began his
early work as part of Visual Paradox.
In a short period of time, Star-X has released numerous tracks on
various compilations around the world.
Last year’s widely anticipated release of their album
“Prepare to Fly” has landed them gigs at
many of world’s most prestigious open air festivals. And they love the open air vibe; you can
hear it in their music. With a busy
tour schedule and a long-term retreat to
1. Where
are you right now?
We live in
2. To
those who have never heard your music, how do you describe your sound?
We are influenced by lots of
elements... we supply the dance floor the power and rhythm, and we bring the
atmosphere and emotions to there... try to make a tribal feeling for the
people...
3. How is
your latest album, “Prepare to Fly” been received world-wide and
what makes this CD different for you from the albums you produce as part of
Visual Paradox?
Prepare to Fly was the corner stone
when u look for the direction of your style... it is ageless and u can enjoy it
where ever u put it on... it has lots of air in the music... nice and clean
production.
4. How do
you like working in collaboration with each other?
We love collaboration cause it is
like talking with the other without words... u bring your best things and also
the other do it... try to combine the character of two people... I love it!!!
It is always interesting.
5. What
has your tour schedule been like? Any memorable events you have played at
recently?
We have just came back from
6. About
the music you produce, how would you describe your creative process in writing
the tracks?
We came to
7. Have
you gotten any new & exciting studio gear lately? Or do you rely mostly on the PC, like a
lot of today's artists?
We use external gear like Nord Lead and Virus... we have Korg
Wave Station... killer synth (old one) with killer
analog warm sounds... when ever we need more, we go to our great friends and we
have access for everything!! And, we use our new Dynaudio
monitors for the last year and it makes our work much more exact and
exciting...
8. Your
tracks have been featured on several famous compilations… this played a
significant role in your achievement of recognition with the world-wide trance
community?
We believe that it is so important
and u must be there always if you want to get ahead
9. Do you
play a lot of unreleased material during your live sets, any tracks you are
feeling out for possible future release?
We have some tracks for our new
album and few that going to be released in future compilations... all over the
world... and it is nice to play
unreleased music and bring new things for the people.
10.
Imagine your ultimate dream performance… where and what kind of party
would it be?
Outdoors (of course...) with people
from all over the world... on a
magical island on the beach... total freedom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11.
What’s the “must hear” track of the moment for you right now?
I love our track ´´Flowter´´ that express a lot of our time here
in
12. How
did you like the party when you played in
It was nice and I hope to get the
strong real NYC vibes... all the way!!
13.
Finally, anything to say to the heads you’re about to rock?
In 3 words... PREPARE TO FLY!!!