Interview with Opus X:
Born and reared in the once dominant music metropolis of Detroit, Michigan — home of the Motown sound, a young Opus X had little trouble finding partners in rhythm and rhyme. Growing up in a musical household, and being a classically trained musician himself, Opus X was afforded the unique opportunity to be exposed to many diverse forms of music and styles. As a result he grew to respect and appreciate all musical genres.
During the early 1990’s Opus X became increasing fascinated with electronic music, and started doing DJ sets in small venues throughout the central United States. In 2001 he seemingly burst onto the USA drum and bass scene out of nowhere, and in a short period of time was considered one of the premier drum and bass DJs. However, it wouldn’t be until 2006 that Opus X would try his hand at composing and producing his own original drum and bass material. A year later he released his first single*, *“Manic Ascension,” on the fledgling Trip Marks The Hop label, which instantly became an underground scene favorite.
To date Opus X has released three CDs, “In The Beginning: Old Skool Drum and Bass;” “In The Beginning: Remixes & Then Some;” and his latest, “Scorpion,” featuring the club smash, “Horizons,” and the chart topper, “We Sting Too!” In many circles Opus X is credited with being one of the pioneers in the evolution of modern drum and bass music, particularly in the United States.
How long have you been mixing?: 15 years.
What first got you into music and mixing?: During the early 1990’s Opus X became increasing fascinated with electronic music, and started doing DJ sets in small venues throughout the central United States. In 2001 he seemingly burst onto the USA drum and bass scene out of nowhere, and in a short period of time was considered one of the premier drum and bass DJs. However, it wouldn’t be until 2006 that Opus X would try his hand at composing and producing his own original drum and bass material. A year later he released his first single*, *“Manic Ascension,” on the fledgling Trip Marks The Hop label, which instantly became an underground scene favorite.
What equipment do you use?: Numark MIXDECK QUAD Universal DJ System, Pioneer CDJ2000/ DJM700 Package, Numark BATTLE CLUB PAK Pro Turntable DJ Package, Behringer EPA900 EUROPORT 900-Watt 8-Channel Portable PA System, Dell XPS17 Core i7 Laptop, MixMeister Fusion Software.
What is the significance of your DJ name, How did you get that name?: The word "opus" signifies and expresses an artistic composition, especially a musical work. "X" represents an independent variable or unknown value. Combined "opus" and "x" expresses a musical work of unknown value (or independent variable), which in layman's terms means, I might hit you from any direction musically. You never know what rhythm I am going to decimate the dance floor with next!
Who or what are your influences in music?: Parliament/Funkadelic, King Tubby, Peter Chemist, Dub Syndicate, Brian Eno, Vladsilav Delay, Daedelus, Thomas Dolby, DJ Hype, Goldie, Kode9, UFO Wheel.
What do you listen for in a beat?: Syncopation and allegro.
What was the last vinyl / CD you bought?: Killawatt - Shakuhachi / Selenium / Capa - Wheel & Deal
What is your favorite vinyl / CD of the month?: Subscape - Universal EP - Dub Police
Do you produce your own music?: Yes.
During the early 1990’s Opus X became increasing fascinated with electronic music, and started doing DJ sets in small venues throughout the central United States. In 2001 he seemingly burst onto the USA drum and bass scene out of nowhere, and in a short period of time was considered one of the premier drum and bass DJs. However, it wouldn’t be until 2006 that Opus X would try his hand at composing and producing his own original drum and bass material. A year later he released his first single*, *“Manic Ascension,” on the fledgling Trip Marks The Hop label, which instantly became an underground scene favorite.
To date Opus X has released three CDs, “In The Beginning: Old Skool Drum and Bass;” “In The Beginning: Remixes & Then Some;” and his latest, “Scorpion,” featuring the club smash, “Horizons,” and the chart topper, “We Sting Too!” In many circles Opus X is credited with being one of the pioneers in the evolution of modern drum and bass music, particularly in the United States.
What software / equipment do you use to produce your music?: Fruity Loops, Reason, Sonar Producer, Multiquence, Goldwave, Adobe Audition
Do you host any regular events?: Yes.
"Horizons"
Join DJ Opus X - Magisterium of the Sound Tables every Tuesday 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. EST on U DJ Radio.com, and be taken on a rhythmic journey through the diverse soundscapes of electronic dance music (drum and bass, dubstep, drumstep, techno, house, and idm).
The anticipated musical pandemonium is guaranteed be hazardous to your hips.
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http://www.udjradio.com/
What other DJ or producer do you rate at the moment if any?: DJ Trip Hopolis, DJ Kheprakorn
What plans do you have in the future for yourself?: Opus X will continue to slay beats and decimate dance floors.
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