Zone Magazine Issue 033 - Jan Johnson
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’. Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’.
Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
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WELCOME EDDIE AMADOR
Dear Zone Readers
First off I would like to say that I am extremely honored, humble and grateful that I have been
asked to contribute to Zone.
I have put many weeks into thinking about how I could offer the best service to you and have
decided this article will be based on questions you may ask me directed mainly towards anyone
who has interest in contributing or is thinking about contributing to the world of Dance Music and
Club culture..
Keeping in mind that I am not a liscenced therapist or doctor, I am here to offer technical and
relational advice from my years of experience . I respect all of us DJ’s and producers… from the
bar room DJ’s and bedroom producers to the current headliners at festivals and clubs as I have
been blessed to be all of these.
I graduated from Universty for Mechanical Engineering Sciences. However, I found that I had a
passion as a DJ and producer when I took a year off after my studies. Since then I have lived
and sampled the full range of “stuff” and people this business has to offer. I am very familiar with
the music industry business and relationships.
In 1998 I wrote and produced a modern classic track that you may know as “HOUSE MUSIC” . I f
you don’t know it, check it out! This sent me directly onto the international touring DJ scene
overnight. My next 2 productions were “Rise” on Defected then Psycho X Girlfriend on Yoshitishi.
I have DJ'ed, produced and lived all over the world and worked with many others. I spent
years remixing for major labels (obtaining a Grammy nomination for my remix work) . My original
productions appear on many labels from Fidget, Defected, Subliminal, Suara, Mochicka, Warner
Brothers and many more.
Because of this I feel qualified to offer advice exctracted from my years of mistakes and
successes.
Technically , I use Ableton for production and Pioneer CDJ 2000 NXS series and rekordbok. I
have used loads of analog gear and of course began on Vinyl records with technique 1200s
and any mixer a club had to offer.
Again, all things that affect us DJ’s and producers are open for discussion.
I pray I can offer sound advice and patiently look forward to any questions you may have to
assist you in your journey !
Kindly,
Eddie Amador
It’s a Spiritual Thing , A Body Thing, a Soul Thing!
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