Hayley Parsons is fast becoming one of the most in demand female DJs in the UK , So naturally we asked her for an interview and guess what ? ...................... Here it is
1. What came 1st , djing or production ?
For me it was more production, I did Music at College where i composed my own music using Piano and i also sung and the song writing followed. The Djing came a few years later when i moved into a share house full of boys an toys an jumped on one of my housemates 1210's. I then saved up an brought my own CDJ's and i havnt looked back since. I then started learning how to use different platforms to compose music, Cubase being my favourite, I have had a really good teacher which i thank him a lot for we now have a studio in our house which i cant keep out of haha.
2. Tell us about your 1st ever dj gig ?
Hummm ummm yeah it was in a bar in Warsall Birmingham, luckily no one was there so i was able to relax and get into it.
3. What has been your favourite gig you've played ?
This is such a tough question can i have two please ?! hehe , Club Mass Seoul in Korea was and is indescribable, the people there are so passionate about the music and so friendly, i have played there twice an going back for a third time in December i cannot wait, I'm so excited!!! My second place is India, I did a tour of 5 citites over the summer an again the people there are amazing, it reminded me of how clubbing was maybe 10 years ago here in the UK, they really love the more underground progressive side as well which suits me to a T!!!! :)
4. Whats the funniest thing thats ever happened to you when djing ?
I was asked this question actually the other month and laugh everytime, i once DJ'd at a club in Guilford an the manager of the club had set up a stage but with the decks positioned so that my back was to the crowd an i was facing a wall LOL!!! really bizzare!!! hahah
5. What your favourite tool to use when djing ? (eg an effect , sample , acapella)
I am bit obsessed with the delay/echo an WAH on the Pioneer EFX 1000 ops!!, my new residency in Leicester has a DJM 2000 which i am just trying to master now, its basically a Pioneer EFX 1000 built into the mixer, its ace because you can cut out different frequencies and effect them separately. It also has a fuction that you can sample a sound from one of ya CDj's an actually send it to another channel an effect it separately in the mix, my favourite though is if you add a the trans to that channel it then sounds like your side chaining the effect in with the mix as its synced with the master, if im correct... .. exciting!!! ..... mind blowing!!!
6. What has been the highlight of your career so far ?
There have been so many exciting adventures, i have been really lucky but have also worked hard to succeed to this point (not sure what point it is mind haha) one thing that stands out i guess would be more studio based, just being able to learn and achieve things in the studio which a few years ago i would have looked at with 'rabbit caught in headlight eyes' haha I still have so much learning to do, that is the nature of this industry, the possibilities are endless.
7. If you could produce a track with anyone in the world who would it be and why ?
Yes love this question, Manuel De La Mare he is such an inspiration to me, i dont think he has made a bad track yet. Stefano Noferini and Sonny Wharton again the same reasons, techno producer would have to Phunk Investigation and progressive artist would be Paul Thomas, i have followed his career for a while now an love every track he produces.
8. What djs have caught your attention in 2011 ?
For me I have to say, The Futuristic Polar Bears, guys watch this space, next year i think they are taking over!! haha also Sonny Wharton, again fab producer one one of the best skilled DJ's i have seen.
9. What has been your tune of 2011 ?
So many tunes but lets go on the basis of how many times i have played it haha Metrum by Fedde Le Grand (Manuel De La Mare remix) great tune can fit it into a techno, progressive or tech house set, perfect floor filler!!!
10. Any big events lined up over the next few weeks ?
Yeah there is a lot in the pipeline to look forward to, musically i have a few collaberations coming out as well as a new material of my own, gig wise off to Seoul Korea again in December, looking at getting another India tour together also Jakarta and maybe Bangkok as well just waiting on confirmation of dates at the moment so all fingers an toes are crossed :)
11. What can we expect from you in 2012 ?
Scary thought isnt it 2012!!! arrh where has the time gone!! hopefully more music, singing and collaberations, will see what happens. I really enjoy doing my radio show / podcast 'Dual Velocity' that i have with DJ Vicky Devine so might edge more towards the live radio side of things who knows what the future may bring, all i know is just to grab every opportunity thats presented to you and enjoy every minute of it!! Thanks for the interview guys xxxxxx
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Finally a HUGE thank you to Hayley for the interview and heres her latest soundcloud mix with FREE download
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