Best of 2012: Morten Breum

Name: Morten Breum

Location: Copenhagen

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

Morten Breum: I started working with my new management team and we had a mutual goal from day one. First priority was to move to LA, where joining forces with other artists is less of a challenge. From a creative perspective, I needed a new inspiration, a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery. LA is a very creative and inspiring city; it has a special vibe. So far, things have been great. We have made a lot of progress during the last year. I’m sure 2013 will be even better!

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?

Morten Breum: No, not really. You can always look back and think you could have done better. But I choose to look forward.

Best of 2012 according to Morten Breum

Best Track:

The Knife – Silent Shout

Best Artist (DJ & producer:

Eric Prydz

Best Remix:

Lies (Otto Knows Remix

Best Remixer:

Diplo

Best New Talent:

BetatraXx

Best EDM Album:

Eric Prydz - Pryda

Best artwork/cover of an album or compilation:

ZEDD - Clarity

Best Vocalist/Singer featured on an EDM track:

Etta James – Avicii (Levels)

11 Best EDM Label:

Axtone

Best Music Video:

Steve Angello – “YEAH”

                                                

Most amusing video on YouTube relating to Dance Music:

Psy – Gangnam Style

Best Online Social media network:

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram

Best music composition software:

Ableton Live

Best Event or Open Air Festival:

Coachella

Best personal DJ Gig:

Sensation

Best DJ set of the year by another fellow DJ:

Tiesto @Ultra 2011

Best country which you personally have performed in:

US

Best up-for-it crowd:

Americans

Best Online Record shop for purchasing music:

Beatport

Best personal achievement related to Electronic Dance Music:

Sensation gig

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

“It’s more important what you say no to than say yes to”

Any single event which inspired you to compose a track:

Hamra – from a gig in Beirut

Outro question:

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?

Morten Breum: My plans are in the hands of my manager Nima Kay. I still keep producing and playing my gigs. My biggest collaboration must be with Axwell – coming out on Axtone in 2013 – can’t wait for that.

Dimitri: Thanks very much for finding the time to respond to this interview

Morten Breum: Thank you for having me.

 

Many thanks to Nicole Hoffman at Publicity lab for her support to organise this interview

Many thanks to Paul at 1mix radio for proofing the questions

Additional info:
www.mortenbreum.com/
www.facebook.com/djmortenbreum
http://twitter.com/MortenBreum
www.publicity-lab.com/