There isn't many places in the world that Israeli tech DJ Shlomi Aber hasn't touched down in. From Ibiza to Brazil, the United Kingdom to Israel, the figurehead is well versed in the art of mixing, the pains of producing and commenting on the ever changing trends and developments in dance culture. But that doesn't stop him from being involved in it all, releasing tracks, running his Be As One label and making his annual trip to Ibiza to rock the socks off the world's clubbing faithful. In light of his recent activity - and his forthcoming dates in Ibiza and exciting news for his label - Pulse handed over the reigns of our Pulse Loves feature in order for him to showcase a different side to his usual sound. Because for Shlomi, thinking outside of the box forms the backbone of his approach to music in general. Listen & read on below...
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Pulse loves.. hard work. Talk to us about your career so far and the highs and lows. Compared to when you started out cutting your teeth on the DJ circuit, do today's artists have a harder and more competitive time? As in every career , highs and lows are naturals , it's hard to point any specifics, a career is a very dynamic thing and every day gives us new perspective. I'm happy to say that it has been quite steady and productive over the years, I'm trying to stay focused and remain a hard worker.
It's not easy for new comers these days , but at the same time they have more tools then what we had back then , the digital age allows them to release faster and even in lower quality control , therefore many of the new comers are getting it easy.
Pulse Loves... the global scene. Whats happening In your home city? How's the scene there? It used to be fantastic here at the late 90's and beginning of the 2000, it went down in a storm but now its getting better again and there are lots of great parties and a new and open minded young crowd .
Pulse Loves... the underground/ how have you enjoyed playing Carnival Cities and Rebels parties on the White Isle looking ahead to the closing party on 28 Sep? It's has been pleasure to play for Sankeys since day one , i did few more shows for other promoters in ibiza this summer like Used & Abused in Ushuaia, Destino Pacha and more - I'm really looking forward for both Sankeys closings , I did it last year as well and it was a blast.
Pulse Loves.... Ibiza. What does the island mean to you and what are your thoughts on its constant state of flux? I'm attending ibiza since 2000, but the island is very confused this year - too much going on and you can feel the tension in the air. Still - Ibiza will always be Ibiza and nothing will change that.
Pulse Loves... busy schedules, are you playing a handful of Ibiza dates and playing out a lot generally? I'm traveling every weekend , which is not easy thing to do from Tel Aviv, it's 4 hours from every country in Europe and it involves flight connections very often .
Pulse Loves... Be As One. What exciting plans do you have coming up for the Imprint? We have some great music lined up from some very interesting artists like alex picone, Sable Sheep, Guti and more - we're going to focus more on the party and label nights side of the business for the upcoming winter season.
Pulse Loves... your exclusive mix, whats the ingredient behind this set for pulse? It's been recored live from a party last saturday, its very techy and dark mix , not necessarily my usual sound , but it was such a cool party that i could just throw in some special records and that's what your about to hear. It's great to present another side of Shlomi Aber with you guys in this mix!
Shlomi Aber plays Carnival Cities closing party on Saturday September 28 at Sankeys Ibiza.
Tracklisting
1) Leonel Castillo - 1974_MEL SICO CLOSING
2) Eduardo de la Calle - Skeletalism
3)Truncate - Ratio 2
4)Roberto - Mantra
5)Mic Newman - Knickerbocker (Mark E Remix)
6)Carlos Nilmmns - She Likes Analog (Zadig Bonus)
7) Tallmen - 785
8) Interference_Pattern_Original_Mix
9) Markus Suckut - Vibrant
10 )Roberto - Coffee and Wax - Test 1
11) Shlomi Aber - Warehouse Master
12)Floorplan - Never Grow Old_Original Mix