Years behind two turntables, playing nothing but vinyl. Those records are still here, now digitized, and they're the source for new tracks made in Ableton.
Behind the decks through the '90s and '00s. No CDs, no USB sticks: a record is something you hold in your hands, and you can see where the break is.
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The collection.
Over the years the record collection has been digitized: gigabytes of music, including unique tracks and records you won't easily find online.
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Now: Ableton.
The DJ gigs stopped years ago. These days new tracks take shape in Ableton on the PC, with that collection as the source. It leaves plenty of room for creativity.
Then · The setup
Two decks. One mixer.
On the left, the record that's playing. On the right, the one that's coming up. Match the pitch by ear, then the crossfader.
Now · The studio
Out of the crate, into Ableton.
The records have been digitized and the turntables have made way for the PC. From a collection full of tracks you can't find online, new music takes shape in Ableton.
Michael Jackson
It's all about your memories.
Thijs is a huge Michael Jackson fan and has been involved, to a greater or lesser extent, in the Dutch MJ fan scene for years. He organized large tribute events with international appeal, featuring performances by lookalikes.
His Michael Jackson remixes and multitracks are on YouTube and SoundCloud.
Fan
A lifelong MJ fan
Michael Jackson's music runs like a thread through everything, from the record crate to today's remixes.
Fan scene
The Dutch MJ fan scene
Involved with fans in the Netherlands, to a greater or lesser extent, for years.
Tributes
Tribute events
Large parties with international appeal in tribute to Michael Jackson, featuring lookalike performances.
