Best of 2012: Frank Cherryman from Spain

Name:  Frank Cherryman

Location: Alicante (Spain)

Dimitri: Can you tell us how 2012 has been for the development of your career as a DJ and/or Producer?

Frank Cherryman: I've done plenty new productions, focusing on Trance and Dance, which has allowed me to play in more clubs that usual. The best year of my career without a doubt and counting!

Dimitri: If you look back at 2012, are there any moments in your musical career that you wish you had done differently in order to get a better outcome?

Frank Cherryman: Of course, I always have moments or things that I could change, but only little details. I believe in my job and work hard to arrive where I want.

Best of 2012 according to Frank Cherryman

Best Track:

SHM - Don't You Worry Child. Definitely a breaks track... has everything! Its pure music and amazing lyrics. An example to follow.

Best Artist:

Avicii. What can I say about this kid; out of nowhere he creates a hit.

Best Remix:

Florida - Whistle (Mike Candys remix)

Best Remixer:

Hardwell. Undoubtedly the revelation of 2012

Best New Talent:

Hardwell

Best Vocalist/Singer featured on an EDM track:

Nalaya Brown

Best EDM Label:

Kontor

Best Music Video: 

Will.i.am - This Is Love ft. Eva Simons

Most amusing video on YouTube relating to Dance Music:

Rihanna - Where Have You Been

Best Online Social media network:

Facebook

Best music composition software:

Reason 6

Best Event or Open Air Festival:

Tomorrowland

Best DJ set of the year by another fellow DJ:

Armin van Buuren

Best country which you personally have performed in:

Switzerland, in Wankdorf Club the people are special. I feel something different here!

Best Radio show:

Trance Around The World (Above & Beyond)

Best Online Record shop for purchasing music:

Beatport

Best Website that you regularly visit:

Beatport

Best smart phone/mobile phone App or device:

iPhone 5

Best DJ equipment:

Pioneer CDJ2000

Best new sound or sample that has been used in EDM this year:

Swedish synths

Best or most amusing Twitter or Facebook message you have received from a fan or friend or you have read:

I want  to marry you! (a girl... ajjaja)

Best piece of News this year relating to Electronic Dance Music:

Maybe the music technology is advancing by very big steps

Best personal achievement related to Electronic Dance Music: 

My nomination for best producer in very important awards in Spain

Best piece of advice you received in relation to your career:

Do not ever give up

Any single event which inspired you to compose a track:

The death of my grandfather

Best tip that you learnt this year for your DJ’ing or music composition:

Adapt or die (to new technologies)

Dimitri: 2013 lies ahead of us. Would you like to tell us your future plans in relation to releases, tracks, albums, collaborations or DJ gigs?

Frank Cherryman: I'm working hard on a lot of songs, Dance and Trance mainly. I want to work with  different producers and DJ’s to learn and see another point of view in music. I want to go to live in London next year, I think there are many more opportunities, and is a city that fascinates me

Thanks very much to Frank Cherryman  for finding the time to respond to this interview

Interview was written and conducted by Dimitri Kechagias, Radio / DJ/ Music Journalist

Many thanks to Ville Lope at Subtraxx for helping to organize this interview

Many thanks to Paul at 1mix for proofing the questions for this interview

Additional info:

www.facebook.com/frankcherryman

https://soundcloud.com/frankcherryman

www.subtraxx.com

http://facebook.com/subtraxx

http://www.twitter.com/subtraxx