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Sasha |
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Sasha creates and plays music that gives emotion a chance to speak. It is this universal appeal that he has tapped into that has established his strong fan base around the globe. The best djs know that djing is first about being able to read people and then to tap into that human experience and take it on a journey. He has always been noted for being a master at this, and although his style is described as Progressive Trance with a good presence of house and break beat elements; his music has always reached beyond, separating him from his contemporaries. This kind of recognition does not happen overnight. Born and raised in a small town in Wales, Sasha was exposed to Motown records when he was just a baby and it was in the home that his talent for playing the piano was developed. His first exposure to house music was at Manchester's Hacienda; just as dance music exploded into the summer of love. This impact of such music encouraged his move from Wales to Manchester. Sasha’s first exploration into djing was when a dj in a local pub announced he was searching for people to play club dates. He volunteered and now says that he "had about 30 records and basically just blagged it". Clearly, although Sasha has reached a celebrity status, it is his generous personality, love for his peers and of course completely candid humour that has enabled him to maintain such a likeable high profile in the often-fickle world of club culture. Always being able to share what comes his way, Sasha invited long time friend and collaborator BT (Brian Transeu) to take part in what he called "one of the most amazing musical experiences in my life". He is referring to his experience out at Peter Gabrielle's Real World studio in 1998, where Sasha explains in a mixer article: "We were in there for a week and were just going to do one track during Real World¹s annual recording week where artists from all over the world are invited to Bath to record at the famous studios. There were so many talented musicians around and the vibe down there was incredible. People were walking in, hitting things, strumming things, and slapping their goats! There were mad African people everywhere. We ended up recording five tracks and finishing four". For Sasha, music is his priority, and music is what gives him a rush, being able to share his music with others. From his presence at those all too talked about after hours parties where his special impromptu sets are heard, to his signature always present child like antics that leave people wondering if he has modeled his life after Peter Pan, to his dj sets at clubs around the world, all lined with the backdrop of his own productions. Sasha leaves trails of memories, stories, and melodies wherever he goes. These are the things that have been, and will continue to be remembered and passed on for years. And that is what legends are made of. |
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