The Mix
Talk us through the track selection of the mix.
"I spent a winter away from the island and this last month has been a month of changes and movings… Now back to the island I wanted to gather all the music that I feel more harmonic to create something special for Ibiza Spotlight."
Where and how was the mix recorded?
"This is a mix recorded in my Menorca's summer studio. Was made with Ableton Live and Bitstream 3x. I have an amazing wiews and I really feel that its a magic place for create, really good vibes here..."
What are the musical influences that have allowed you to arrive at this podcast?
"To be honest it is difficult to have an answer to this question, but if it has groove, melody and I feel that has soul, I'm sure would influence to me!"
The Plug
What is keeping you busy at the moment?
"I'm spending some months in Menorca, the weather here right now is great and I can enjoy my family! It's a good shelter for concentrate and organize my mind for the next projects."
You had some cool releases out not so long ago, tell us ablut that. Are there plans for future releases?
"Yes, I'm very happy and grateful about how the things are going on. This summer i'll release a really special EP for me with Cio May on Sudbeat. A single in Suara also and other one in Konstrukt. All of them with really bigs remixes… And finally my LP will be ready in 2014!"
What is the dance music scene like in Menorca? Would you consider making the permanent move over to somewhere like Ibiza to focus on your work?
"Menorca is an island paradise, like Ibiza but being neighboring islands are very different. We could say that Menorca is the opposite club scene way, it's a really lonely island. But in some way I feel that both have a special magnetism and I want to finish my album in Ibiza this winter."
The current version of the Burn Studios Residency in Ibiza is taking place, you were part of that process in 2011. Did you find that program useful?
"It was an amazing experience! and as all the experience is useful. They treated us great, it was a pleasure and an honor to meet all partners, and receive speeches from some of the most respected names in the scene."
I've noticed a surge in Spanish DJs getting exposure in Ibiza recently, why do you think this is?
"I think this is the result of the work for years from people such us Uner, Coyu, Edu Imbernon and some others. They are doing the things right and the island now is able to open the gates for them in this special part of Spain."
Finally, you have a weekend off. Where do you go? What do you do?
"I relax my self and enjoy it the place where I am, I like to cook, read and take care of me, to walk, to talk and to laugh with my girlfriend. and the movies…I love the movies too!"
Tracklist
1. Dinky - Falling Angel (12'' Version)
2. Andhim - The Wizard Of Us
3. Henry Saiz - All The Evil Of This World (Chaim Remix)
4. Vanilla Ace - Bring It Back
5. Satori M.E.N.U. - Pros & Cons
6. Francesco Rossi feat. AanDJs - Paper Aeroplane (Vocal Mix)
7. James Welsh - Craven
8. John Roberts - Lesser
9. Michael Mayer - Good Times (Agoria Sunlune Remix)
10. Metodi Hristov - Earth (2013 Rework)
11. Fran Von Vie - Kriptonita
12. Tale Of Us-Lost City
13. Maceo Plex- Galactic Cinema
14. JOBE - Close Your Eyes (S.K.A.M. Remix)
15. Marlon Hoffstadt Dansson - Shake That
16. Audiofly, Uner - No More Philosophy
17. Smash TV - The Sweat with Maher Danie
18. Thomas Schumacher - Vorfreude
19. Beckers, D-Nox - The Cave
Biography
Born in Menorca (Spain) 26 years ago, Fran Von Vie has developed his musical path in aconstant search for new sounds and structures, not believing in genres or labels but on the basic principle that music should be conceived and arise from the heart in order to be felt as such.
Von Vie inherits his taste for music from his family , when he was 14 years old he was already experimenting with and old PC 486. It was around that time when he came across a VHS tape from the Turntabilism World Cup (DMC), this tape would leave hard to erase footprint on Fran's influence, inspiring him to become a regular producer of downtempo and hip-hop, and collaborating with several artists from the international scene.
In the following years, his evolution and search for a more personal sound would take his production skills to a more club oriented aproach. As a result, his multiple releases have gotten the support of some of the world's most renowned labels being requested top lay in Moscow, Amsterdam, etc… In 2011 he is chosen to take part at the Burn Studios Hacienda Bootcamp in Ibiza, where he would receive master classes from people such as Sasha, Richie Hawtin or Cassius.
With a brilliant future ahead of him, Fran Von Vie intends to proof on a regular basis both his versatility and skills to take his act to all the major arenas and different audiences in the international clubbing scene. Where we will be able to get a feel of his latest influences taken from artists like Richie Hawtin, Carl Craig, Sasha and Hernán Cattáneo.
