The Dutch trance DJ/producer shunned remixes for his new compilation. By Adam Stewart and Akshay Bhansali Ferry Corsten Photo: MTV News With the success of his satellite radio show “Corsten’s Countdown,” and previous albums L.E.F. and Twice in a Blue Moon, Dutch DJ/producer Ferry Corsten has established himself as a mighty brand in the electronic music world. Over the years Winter Music Conference has often been the chosen occasion for Corsten to launch his new projects, so, naturally, when MTV News caught up with him just before his show at Karu & Y, in Miami last month, he had a bit of news to share. Corsten was eager to talk about his compilation album Once Upon a Night, which contains only exclusive tracks made specifically for this release, an unusual move in a business consumed by previously mixed and remixed albums. “This is not your usual mix compilation,” Corsten told MTV News. “It’s sort of like a ‘Ferry and Friends’ artist album in the way it’s mixed. All 25 tracks on the double disc have been exclusively produced for this compilation, so it’s all brand new stuff. It’s a bit of a different approach, a bit of a risky one.” Ferry enjoyed the creative process of collecting all-original music. “The cool thing is … it’s not just looking for the right tracks,” he said. “It’s also directing the artists that I’ve invited to submit tracks, directing them in a certain direction. [Saying,] ‘This is what I’m looking for. This kind of sound. This kind of vibe.’ It’s just real cool to do it that way.” In support of Once Upon a Night — which features mega-producer BT, and up-and-comers Mark Sixma, Akira Kayosa and Rafael Frost — Corsten is heading out on a global tour by the same name. He said fans can expect a fresh interactive visual element to the stage show. “You hear certain things happen in the music,” he said. “You’ll either see some words come out, or you’ll see me on the screen doing something in time with the music. It’s very responsive to the crowds. I’m traveling with a crew, and these guys are right on the button, and whatever happens, they’re on it.” After performing at London’s O2 arena on Friday (April 9) and Nijmegen, the Netherlands, on Saturday, Corsten plans to hit China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines and Australia in the first six weeks of the tour, before returning to Europe. He’ll come to the States in the fall. When you’re not showing off your moves at the club, stick with MTV News for Dance Music Week. We’ll be catching up with your favorite dance-floor staples as well as introducing you to up-and-coming talent. Related Videos It’s Dance Music Week!
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Ferry Corsten Delivers All-Original Tracks On Once Upon A Night
