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Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, producer Cristian Poow has released tracks for labels including Dbeatzion, Bikini, Endemic Digital, Type Six Recordings and BigRoom Records. He’s the subject of today’s Nowtrax Artist Interview…

Tell us a bit about your new tune on Nowtrax.

My latest EP entitled ‘Ioann’ covers those songs where you want to express a bit of “melodic love”, far beyond the common music. I mean, it was a special moment in my life, and that’s the result: two tracks; two situations. And of course really glad to have reached the Top100 of Nowtrax!

Who or what has been the biggest influence on your music?

Jean Michel Jarre and Michael Cretu, who created sounds that most people in the world nowdays still can’t recreate. Specifically in house music would be Eric Prydz on top, followed by pioneers like Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles and Farley Jackmaster Funk.

What do you see as your main strengths as a producer?

Creativity, patience. Creativity is necessary to make your point, never making music in vain or being overcome by anxiety (even though that personally plays on me a lot). And patience for what will come, to accomplish the expectations.

What can people expect from you DJ/ play live?

Surprises and more surprises. I always prefer to play with at least 4 channels, in order to have a good mixture between the normal played songs and my own collection of loops, samples and bootlegs, which is the real strength of each gig.

When and where was your best ever gig?

December 31, 2009. The New Year’s gig was here in Buenos Aires, but unbelievably without Argentines. People from France, Denmark, Belgium, England, Brazil, USA. I though, is there anything better? 10 hours full of music, from deep tech to progressive, from vocal to hip house. I’ve no words to describe it.

What makes a party good, and what makes one bad?

A good warm up DJ is a good start. Music is psychological, the rhythm has its own psychological process. During your set as a DJ, you own the minds of people with your music, and your only mission is to be a constant serotonin factory. You’ll give happiness, amusement, sympathy and if all goes well, leave them wanting more.

What is more important (and why) – the mix or the next tune?

Both. A shift in the mix is never good. And the next tune usually must make sense with the previous one. I mostly like to do what people aren’t expecting and change the song in the middle. If I’m gonna do the classic mix “fading”, and I have 30 seconds of a kickdrum, instead of that I prefer to have a loop and sample over, doing a non-stop rhythm, or surprise with my own weapons. Just check my videos on YouTube.

What’s the most ridiculous promotional activity you’ve undertaken?

Back in 2006 I had to paste party posters on the streets with my own hands. No regrets, I’d do it again if I need to. I’m used to doing everything alone, so although it bother me, I’ll keep doing it.

Do you have an all-time favourite track that you wish you’d produced?

I wish I’d be in the pants of Michael Cretu and create Enigma. For the love of God! An example for the whole world.

If you could have anyone remix one of your tracks, who would it be and why?

I will not talk commercially, but musically. Claes Rosen, Richard Grey, Eric Prydz. They really know what to do with a tune.

What’s going to be the next big thing in music?

The actual big thing is the work I’m doing with groups such as Sirens, Groove Coverage and Farahri, coming soon on Nowtrax, and brand new awesome vocal remixes. I’m also involved in other projects outside house music, as producer of Heavy Metal, Hip Hop.

What are your favourite production tools/gadgets?

I ain’t ambitious with my tools. My main gadget is my mind. I work with Ableton Live 7, with no need to update it. My keyboard is for composing or playing songs I like, but not too much for producing. Just Ableton and me. Nothing more.

If there is one rule in life to live by, what is it for you?

As we say in Argentina: to live and leave to live. Respect, consideration. Regarding to music, share feelings, without distinction. Music connect us, is the best way to show what the world wants to express. In my humble opinion.

What else can we expect from you in the coming weeks?

Well, some top DJs are involved in my own new projects, so it’s got to be kept a big surprise. The past summer in Argentina was a lot of fun, playing music for people from the whole world, which has inspired me to make the hottest music ever. My latest single is called ‘Give Me Your Hand’, which will be available on Nowtrax very soon, showing off a few changes through my melodic style. The big bet of the year, ‘Dreamt Paris’, with remixes by Lissat & Voltaxx and Manuel Baccano, planned for the next month and already being supported worldwide, which makes me more than happy. For the people who cannot wait to listen, please check the Video Teaser on Youtube. Finally, the ‘Best Of, Remixed’ is coming with new versions of my best-seller songs, but I prefer to preserve the surprise…