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| Mindbenderz talk ‘Lord of the Rings’ and fishing, as well as the creation of their new album ‘Celestial Gateway’! | | Iono-Music artists One Function, Eliyahu, Invisible Reality and Dual Vision talk Robert Miles, kids, dogs and vinyl, while we chat about their current releases! | | Luke&Flex talk influences, the Irish rave scene, why Flex wears a mask and Play Hard, their new EP out now on Onhcet Repbulik Xtreme! | | Lyktum expands on his new album ‘Home’ – talking about his love of storytelling, creating new harmonies and the concept behind his musical works. | | Pan talks getting caught short crossing the Sahara, acid eyeballs and tells us Trance is the Answer, plus shares his thoughts on his latest release 'Beyond the Horizon' - all from a beach in Spain! | | Miss C chats about living with the KLF, DJing in a huge cat’s mouth, training her brain and the upcoming super-duper Superfreq Grande party at LDN East this Saturday, 16th September! | | NEM3SI$ - I Live for the Night – talks superficiality, psychopaths, and bittersweet success, ahead of a plethora of evocative, emotional, and passionate upcoming melodic techno releases! | | Psy-Sisters Spring Blast Off! We talk to DJ competition winner ROEN along with other super talents on the lineup! | | Blasting towards summer festivals with Bahar Canca ahead of Psy-Sisters Spring Blast! | | Shyisma talks parties, UFO's, and Shotokan Karate ahead of his upcoming album 'Particles' on Iono-Music! | | SOME1 talks family, acid, stage fright and wolves - ahead of his upcoming album release ‘Voyager’ on Iono-Music in February 2023! | | The Transmission Crew tell all and talk about their first London event on 24th February 2023! | | NIXIRO talks body, mind and music production ahead of his release 'Planet Impulse' on Static Movement's label - Sol Music! | | Turning the world into a fairy tale with Ivy Orth ahead of Tribal Village’s 10th Birthday Anniversary Presents: The World Lounge Project | | The Psy-Sisters chat about music, achievements, aspirations and the 10-Year Anniversary Party - 18/12/22! | | A decade of dance music with Daniel Lesden | | Earth Needs a Rebirth! Discussions with Psy-Trance Artist Numayma | | Taking a Journey Through Time with Domino | | New Techno Rising Star DKLUB talks about his debut release White Rock on Onhcet Republik! | | PAN expands on many things including his new album 'Hyperbolic Oxymoron' due for release on the 14th April 2022 on PsyWorld Records! | | Psibindi talks all things music including her new collaborative EP 'Sentient Rays' on Aphid Records, her band Sentience Machine and 10 years of Psy-Sisters! | | N-Kore talks Jean-Michel Jarre, unfinished tracks and fatherhood! | | Celebrating International Women’s Day and Ten Years of Psy-Sisters with Amaluna | | A Catch Up with John Phantasm ahead of his upcoming set at the Tribal Village 4 Day Outdoor Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! | | 'The Maestro that is Tristan talks barn owls, Shazamming and keeping it Psychedelic ahead of his upcoming performance at the Tribal Village 4 Day Event in Kent 6-9 May 2022! | | DJ talk with Psyrenzo ahead of his debut set at Tribal Village, the Steelyard this Friday 14th January 2022! | | TENZO aka Overdrive talks freely about launching his new act which will be showcased at Tribal Village, Steelyard on 14 January 2022! | | A long overdue catch up with JourneyOM ahead of his next Tribal Village party this Friday 14th January 2022 at the Steelyard, London! |
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Phil Lankester AKA Libra 9: Its Only A Matter of Time!
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Submitted 01-03-10 20:40
When it comes to Psy trance, Phil Lankester, AKA Libra 9, is fast becoming a household name as his reputation for being one of the most technically gifted DJ’s on the circuit with a unique splash of clean and crisps tricks & FX which only he knows how to perform to perfection. Not only does he demand the full attention of the dance floor, his dedication and hard work behind the scenes has not gone unnoticed. From his days of yesteryear as Promoter of Swamp & Co- founder of Magnetix, his current duties as Promoter of Puzzle Project, HarderFaster DJ & Live act of the year 2008 & 2009, gigs at Antiworld, Hommega & Party Proactive, a booking for this years Sunrise Celebration, there seems no stopping this man in his rise to the top with all his hard work being rewarded with his residency for Halcyon @ London super Club, Matter @ The 02.
We took a few moments to talk to the man himself to find out more about this exciting chapter in a prospering career.
Hi Phil, thank you for joining us, how are you?
I’m really good, things are getting increasingly busy, it’s relentless, but I love it. Keeps me off the streets I suppose!
2009 was some what of a big year for you which was rewarded with you being made resident for Halycon at London super club, Matter. Can you tell us how the opportunity came about and how pleased when that call came in?
It was one of those moments, where I’ll always know where I was and what I was doing… I was called out for my day job in Milton Keynes and a phone call later from Paul Jack asking if I’d be up for playing Hommega last August. Well, I couldn’t say no, so here I am, now a resident for the very successful Halcyon.
As with any residency, we understand your involvement with Halcyon expands beyond the decks, can you let us know a little bit about the work you put in behind the scenes?
I help out with the IT side of things at Halcyon and Proactive Presents, at the moment, I’m currently working on a project with Paul, nothing spectacular, but it takes that burden from him and allows him to deal with everything Halcyon. This industry is so competitive and in today’s world, the hard work just doesn’t stop at being a DJ because no matter how talented you or others may think you are, in order to fulfill your ambitions, you have to be willing to work hard behind the scenes.
Any DJ which plays out on a regular basis will hold a burning desire to play at a super club such as Matter @ The 02. Can you tell us what the experience was like for you personally and how it felt when you looked up to see a dance floor packed full of clubbers under your influence at such a prestigious venue?
It was probably the most enjoyable part of my career playing at Matter. I can’t explain what it felt like, but I can say that even the last time I played, it was just as good, if not, even better than the first. Looking up and seeing a busy dance floor with a smile on their face is what being a performer is all about but looking up and seeing that smile, and then realising you are you are playing at one of the biggest, if not the biggest venue in the country, certainly adds that little extra.
Matter as a venue always seems to raise questions over the atmosphere with a lot of clubbers being put off by its commercial appeal for “tourist clubbers”. Can you give us your opinion on this and give us a run through of the vibe of Halcyon?
I personally thought that the vibe of Halcyon was simply amazing, didn’t hear of any trouble, didn’t see any bad reports, everyone I went with thoroughly enjoyed the night, and many that I spoke to said that it was the best event of ’09.
Looking ahead for the next Halcyon in March, you will be performing a back 2 back with Andi Leppard. Can you give as a teaser of what we can expect from the two of you?
This will be the first time that Andi & myself will be playing back 2 back, we both know what each other play, so we’re coming up with a set which will compliment each other, neither of us pre-plan sets, but we will have a few ideas to throw into our set to keep things interesting and the dance floor on their toes that for sure!
The night also holds a line up which includes the likes of Dejavoo, Hallucinogen Live Shpongle DJ set & Liquid Ross. Who are you looking forward to seeing the most from a clubbers point of view?
Dejavoo were my highlight of November’s Halcyon, so I would have to say them. But I am equally looking forward to seeing Hallucinogen, Shpongle, Eat Static, Ticon… you get the idea, the next line up is surely a clubbers wet dream….
Finally, in preparation for the forthcoming event, you have mixed the Halcyon Demo, can you give us an idea of what we can expect from the mix?
A few twist & turns, all encased around a Full-on 80 Minute Psychedelic mix.
We’ll that wraps things up for us, thank you taking the time out to speak with us and I will see you on the dance floor, March the 12th @ Matter!
Related Links
Libra9.com
Haylcon 12/03/2010 Demo Mixed By Phil Lankester AKA Libra9
Halycon @ Matter Video
Halcyon presents Hallucinogen @ Matter
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HALCYON
Fri 12th March 2010
Matter, The O2 Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DY,
10pm - 7am
Now that’s what you call a party! Halcyon in only 2 events has achieved what it would normally take years to do….we sold out in advance and delivered a party that is going to be talked about for a long time to come! The atmosphere, the design, the energy, the music was simply out of this world!!
It’s hard to follow on from something like that and it’s our determination to showcase the best and drive this event forward in 2010.
For our first showcase event of 2010 we are extremely proud to present…
Hallucinogen Live
Shpongle DJ set
Simon Posford is Hallucinogen and one half of mega psy band Shpongle. He is the twisted lone deranger that warped a generation. To be honest he needs no introduction, he's been ravaging dance floors and opening minds for years. He has two studio albums under this name but countless other equally brilliant releases on Twisted Records. This man is probably responsible for over half of the best psychedelic releases ever. Hallucinogen's debut album 'twisted', released in 1995, set the standard for the then burgeoning trance scene, showing him to be a true pioneer and master of his art.
And that’s not all…we will be announcing further very special headline artists to what is already a very exciting event.
Our main room acts are supported by our team of Halcyon residents: Dejavoo Live, Phil Lankester and Liquid Ross.
Halcyon will also be the stage to launch the 2nd artist album from residents Dejavoo.. “DEJAVOO....THE REMIXES” coming out on Transient Records.
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MAIN ROOM ARTIST
10 to 11 MATT LORAINE
11 to 0.00 LIQUID ROSS
0.00 to 01.00 TICON LIVE
01.00 to 02.00 SHPONGLE DJ SET
02.00 to 03.00 LIBRA 9 B2B Andi Leppard
03.00 TO 04.00 HALLUCINOGEN LIVE
04.00 TO 05.00 DEEJAVOO
05.00 TO 06.00 EAT STATIC LIVE
06.00 TO 07.00 PETER Zeus B2B Fabry
ROOM 2 HOSTED BY ALPHAOMEGA / ARCHANGLE
10 to 11 CASANUEVA
11 to 12 GEO
12 to 1.30 TIM HEALEY
1.30 to 2,30 ATOMIC DROP
2.30 to 3.30 MONK3Y LOGIC
3.30 to 5 Marymissfairy
5 to 6 HEDFLUX
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