Avicii war am 8. August endlich mal wieder auf einen Besuch in der Schweiz, denn er spielte am Isle of Dreams Festival in Basel. Wir haben die Chance ergriffen und uns auf ein Gespräch mit ihm getroffen…
Hi Avicii! Within only a few years, you’ve become one of the world’s most famous DJ’s. Your second studio album is not even out yet. How can you explain such a success although there is an enormous amount of DJ’s out there to compete with you?
I don’t like to restrict my sound or style. The possibilities are endless. I love finding «out-of-the-box inspirations» and blending them with what I’ve done in the past. And when I experiment with genres, it doesn’t sound forced. Most important, I always make sure it’s something that I really love.
How was it possible for your still very novel career to create all these relations to names like Carlos Santana or Aloe Blacc?
I meet most of my collaborators through various connections that my manager, Ash, or I have. It’s been great, because I’ve been able to work with so many incredible artists!
Can you feel a certain jealousy from other DJ’s regarding your age and your massive rise within such a short time in the scene?
No, not at all. I think we’re all very supportive of each other.
Do you prefer playing in small venues than in enormous locations? What atmosphere do you like better? Or even more: Are you still performing in tiny clubs at all?
It’s just two different types of vibes. A good club show can be as good as a good festival, but just in a different way. Festivals are way bigger, and seeing the reactions of twenty thousand people jumping and dancing differs from playing a more intimate club setting – but I love playing both! And yes, I still play clubs.
And to conclude: Would you like to say something to your fans visiting Swiss festivals?
I always like to do something special for festivals, so expect some surprises… and get ready to dance!
Hier siehts du noch Avicii’s Eindruck vom Isle of Dreams ins Basel: