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ILYA SANTANA
MISSION TO MARS
Get ready for Ilya Santana’s mission to the red planet as we continue with our mix and interview series from Mars. A native from the Canary Islands, Ilya is no stranger to the itallo disco scene with over 300 remix’s and productions on several respected labels like Balihu, Tirk, Permanent Vacation, Airtight, Hoog Choons & Gomma - as well as remixing artists like Human league, Space, Zodiac, The Phenomenal Handclap Band, Lindstrom, Sugardaddy & more! Now with his new party night SubDisco on the horizon Ilya provides us with an insight to the the red planet and a full power Itallo and cosmic mix for your listening pleasure!
Good evening Ilya many thanks for taking part and joining us on our Mission……
We first came across your sound from an incredible label called Tusk Wax. It was the on the porn wax 9 release that had us hooked. Can you tell us how that came to light and your vision behind the tracks “80’s Movie & “Night Crush”
Thanks a lot, I was really excited to release on Porn wax, the owner was a fan since time ago and he asked to make a release, “80´s movie” was a 3 min track at the begging for a zombie comic that never was released and I decided to make a longer version for my album “B movie 1984” that comes years ago. I was obsessed with the 80´s horror movies soundtrack and this album was a love open letter to the genre.
Before we get right into it, can you tell us a bit of a description of the mix you’ve sent us?
This time I wanted to make a mix that had a balance between danceability and attractive sound, something powerful yet sophisticated that could maintain a pleasant mood so that those who decided to chat while sitting wouldn’t feel obligated to jump on the dance floor.
Great stuff now for the Mission to Mars!
Let's pretend and fast forward to the year 2033, and NASA announces they are selecting an elite few to be the first of mankind to touch down on Mars. Based on your resounding intelligence, witty humour, skills and good looks - You have been chosen! Question is, would you accept a one way ticket?
Haha, yes, I probably will say yes, I always been looking forward for new horizons no matter here or outter worlds, feel curious to see how the human being have the ability to destroy another planet, jokes aside, is a big deal, a new beginning, for everything, a restart, im in!
Brilliant! You are the chosen Commander! There's a big old space ship waiting to be named..... What are you going to call her?
“The Genesis 2.0”
Tricky one but you have to make the decision... If you can take anyone – past or present – fact or fiction - What 3 space cadets are you going to take with you on your adventure of a lifetime?
My wife, I know, so obvious but she can resolve any problem here or in another dimension, C3PO, I will need a protocol unit to can communicate with a possible Martian civilization and Vangelis (RIP), we need an opera magna when we land on Mars.
Crew and spaceship ready, the final countdown has begun. Now you have just one day left on Earth ........what would you do?
Probably take my time to visit my favourite natural places to say goodbye, sorry and thanks.
It takes 7 months for you and your teams quest to Mars. 7 months! You are allowed a choice of 5 records to play on the Inflight Space Entertainment system– which belters do you take with you?
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Vangelis - Opera Sauvage
The Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
Tangerine Dream - Force Majeure
Supermax - World Of Today
You’ve made it! Now time to make things like home... What Netflix series would you choose to watch?
Oh, i think I will collect movies that I like, anything from “Robert Eggers, Ari Aster, Jordan Peele, Panos Cosmatos and Dario Argento”
A new planet needs new rules and regulations. You can write one law on planet Mars that everyone has to obey by, what law would you put in place and why?
Easy, the money will no exists anymore, everything should be shared, on Mars we will create a sustainable system for the basics after terraforming the planet and a new school were we will unveil the secrets of the universe for everyone.
Things have got a little hairy, you are in a sticky situation and stood face to face with a 3 eyed,15ft neon green Alien and about to get into a bust up! What song comes on as as your chosen kick ass sound track.
Finally, you are allowed one phone call back to Earth, who do you call?
To my girlfriend or my best friend, David Tort, he would surely understand me :)
Okay now TDDUD wants to find out a little more about you....
Describe a heart warming, skin tingling, goosey memorable moment from your musical journey so far?
Well, this journey is bringing to me many amazing moments but if I have to choose one I think should be the moment I was invited to Berlin to release my very first record ever on Daniel Wang´s label “Balihu”, that changes everything.
If you can name anything, what is your best ever / worse ever musical purchase?
I think the Tapco 8” (Mackie) speakers, sounded like a empty can.
Tell us something we don't know…
We don’t create anything new, all the info is already there that come through us and the more open and experienced we are the more precise product we release ;)
Oops. I need to hide a body. Any ideas?
Lets cook it? New world new meals (hahaha)
Would you rather go to a super Club, House party. Local boozer or small get together with 4 or 5 close friends over dinner at home?
Why to choose only one? C´mon, lets dinner first and after go to a local boozer, all depends by the mood.
Lastly, we all like a good affirmation at TDDUD HQ....... What is your life’s Mantra?
“If you can solve a problem in your mind the problem is already solved”
Giorgio Moroder - Chace

listen now to ILYA SANTANA'S mix

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