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Adam Freeland

[October 2001]

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No one could be more qualified than Adam Freeland when it comes to putting together the definite live album. Currently on tour in the USA with the Crystal Method tour - a staggering coast-to-coast road trip taking in 25 cities in 29 days, Adam Freeland is possibly one of the most hard working DJs around, with his sell-out gigs on the Big Day Out tour of Australia, his monthly US escapades and - on top of all that - championing the breakbeat sound in China. It makes you wonder how he fits in both a Friday AND a Saturday night residency at Fabric in London, plus running his own label Marine Parade.

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Adam Freeland
Sept. 2001 mix

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exclusive 40 min. set for Breaksworld!

Q: Hi Adam, thanx for taking the time out to talk. I understand that you've got a new mix album in the pipelines, what can you tell us about it - what is it called and when will it be released?

A: Yep, it's out October 9th, called 'On Tour'.

Q: Will this album be showcasing any new artists on Marine Parade, or any other new talent that we should be aware of?

A: We have signed ILS and the mix features a track from his forthcoming album which is sounding killer. Also Pulse (ex drum 'n' bass producer) has joined the family and he's done an exclusive track for the vinyl only. It also features a remix ILS and I did of Fluke, and an exclusive track from Bassbin Twins.

Q: What's the vibe/style of this new album, will it be taking up where 'Tectonics' left off, or is it to be something completely in a different vein ?

A: Well, it's moved up a notch I think. This is definitely my best mix yet, I'm really fucking happy with it. I cut in crowd ambience from alot of the big festivals and clubs I've been playing around the world and it sounds like a live show. So yeah it's definately a fresh direction. Also the tunes are better now than ever and it shows.

Q: Getting on to your label Marine Parade, you've come back with the Apex "Symmetry" track after a bit of a break, was there any particular reason for this break?

A: I'm a slacker.

Q: I wouldn't believe for one minute that you're slack Adam! But anyway... What plans have you got for your next single release on Marine Parade?

A: We've got loads of stuff coming up. next single is an electro track by Steve Bug and djT from Germany with an Evil 9 mix. We also have new Apex, ILS and new signing Infusion, singles ready to go. Also ILS' album is done, due for spring release.

Q: Are you currently working on any tracks or album of your own, either by yourself or as Tsunami One? or are you being kept too busy in other ways?

A: Yes I'm working on my artist's album, we knocked the Tsunami One thing on the head about 18 months ago as Kev [Beber] and I wanted to do different things. The artist album is taking time because I'm obviously continually touring the world as a DJ and it hard to juggle that with having a label too. but there's no hurry - I'm really happy with whats coming together.

Q: Getting back to the DJing side of things, how long have you been playing breaks now?

A: Been DJing for about 9 years. Breaks really took control for me in about '95.

Q: Do you feel that your style has changed much over the past few years ?

A: It's continually changing, that's the whole ethos of what I'm doing. I'm trying to keep it on the edge and push things forwards.



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