Alex Gold Bounces Back from Near Tragedy to Kick
off the New Year South Beach Style.
By: Emily Tan |
You
can’t keep a
good man down, and nobody has proven that better than
UK-based DJ and producer Alex Gold. After recovering
from an injury that broke his back and nearly paralyzed
him, Gold is back on the global DJ scene with a vengeance
and a renewed sense of mission. Gold’s vision
is clear: reunite with his legions of loyal fans, do
it big, and do it right. Fortuitously, Privilege – hailed
as the world’s biggest club with a capacity of
10,000 people – on the Balearic party island
of Ibiza gave Gold his own weekly “Xtravaganza” residency
back. Not one to rest for even a moment, he spent the
entire summer actively involved in the promotion, creative,
talent-selection and production of his branded nights,
and his efforts have paid-off. Look for Gold in Ibiza
next summer.
For New Year’s Eve this year, Alex Gold has
just announced that he’s playing a very special,
intimate party with his old friend, the legendary Danny
Rampling, at club Love on Washington Avenue in South
Miami Beach. Frequency Magazine spoke with Gold from
his recording studio in the UK and caught a glimpse
of what’s to come in the New Year.
Emily
Tan: You play to packed clubs of 3,000 people or
more at Privilege in Ibiza. For New Year’s
Eve, why did you choose to play at Love in Miami,
a venue that only holds 500 people?
Alex Gold: Well
for starters, it’s
a brand new venue…and I’ve always wanted
to play in Miami on New Year’s Eve. Suddenly,
this gig came-up, and Danny [Rampling] was going to
be in the vicinity. We’re old friends…and
we thought we’d do an intimate New Year’s
Eve party together. I really like the idea of being
in the warm, Miami sunshine on New Year’s Eve!
You’re
playing at club Love in South Beach
for New Year’s Eve. Are you playing any other New
Year’s Eve gigs this year?
Gold: We
may do an afterhours party, but at the moment we’re playing at club Love
in Miami. We’re fully committed to that show.
After having done huge gigs for so many years, it’s
kind of nice to take it down a notch and do a really
special, intimate party. There will be an afterhours
party, but we’re still working on it.
Are you a control-freak?
Gold: [laughs]
I was told by people in Ibiza that I approach things
with such passion, and I really do have a lot of
passion for the dance music scene at the moment!
I’ve met so many great
people this year during my active return to the scene.
Danny Rampling’s a good mate, and I couldn’t
think of anyone better to share New Year’s Eve
with, from a musical perspective, than him. I really
have rediscovered dance music.
How has the Internet impacted you as a DJ?
Gold: The
internet has revolutionized the way I shop for music,
and life generally got a lot easier. It’s a great way to promote what
you’re doing and…with MySpace and so on,
it’s a great way for people to find and communicate
with you.
If you could license your name to a lifestyle
company, what would that company be and why?
Gold: It
would be the finest champagne money can buy, or possibly,
the best designer furniture. I’m a big fan of clean lines. Perhaps B & B
Italia.
Who is your favorite pop star?
Gold: My
favorite pop star would probably have to be…Madonna. An obvious choice,
but she’s someone I’ve grown-up listening
to. And I like that she has ‘balls!’ [laughs]
Who’s
your favorite pornstar?
Gold: Myself! [laughs]
If Hollywood
were to produce a film about you, which actor would
play Alex Gold?
Gold: George Clooney or Clint Eastwood.
What
are the top few tracks you’re hammering
in your DJ sets, at the moment?
Gold: 1) “Why Why Why
Ital” (white label)
2) “Boom
Boom” by John Lee Hooker
3) “L.A.
Today” by Alex Gold
4) “Sound
Of Eden” (Bodyrox Remix) by Bodyrox
5) “First
Stroke” (white label)
6) “Chicks
4 Free” by The Scumfrog
7) “Work
It Out” by DJ Disciple feat. Dawn Tallman
After
New Year’s Eve, will you be playing
in Miami during
WMC?
Gold: Hopefully,
I’ll be doing
a few shows during Conference in Miami in ’07,
but it’s too early to say exactly where yet.
I will definitely be back here, though. I love Miami!
Thanks, Alex!
Gold: And
thank you! See you at the club…
Club Love is
located at 1248 Washington Avenue in South Miami
Beach. Admission: $80 advance sales; $100 at the
door. Doors: 10pm – 5am. Tickets and table
reservations: www.WantTickets.com,
or call (786) 389-3683, or (305) 674-4464. For more
information on Alex Gold, visit www.MySpace.com/alexgoldmusic.
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