The Bangin Beats recently sat down with Arnej, during ASOT 600, after Arnej plays a stunning set that got the crowd prepared for The Expedition; We gather his views on certain topics relating to Trance & ASOT 600 collectively. 

 

TBB: This is The Bangin Beats and we have Arnej with us. Welcome to India. How’s it going?

Arnej: It’s good to be back. You know, this is my third time back and, you know what they say, third time’s a charm.

 

TBB: How do you feel to be here?

Arnej: You know, it’s an amazing feeling. I was a little bit nervous going first cause, you know, it’s like “oh my god like what do you expect, maybe there won’t be any people there, maybe they won’t feel the music”, but you know the instant I hit play on the first track, the whole place just went off and WOW!

 

TBB: That was absolutely a brilliant set. What do you think about the EDM scene in India? Do you think it’s, over the time you’ve been here and now, changed?

Arnej: You know what? Its growing man, it’s growing. I mean there’s a reason I keep coming back, and every time I come back it’s bigger and better. And I’m going to be coming back for the fourth time, and I’m already scared what to expect, because if it’s been this good so far, like where do you go from here. It’s going to be crazy.

TBB: So talking about ASOT, 600 being a huge world tour that Armin has planned up, how does it feel to be featured on a big scale?

Arnej: How do I answer this question without being arrogant, this is like a global phenomenon. He’s doing this in 12 different countries. This started out as a simple radio show in a studio and it’s become this global insane thing. To be a part of that is magical and I’m very thankful and very appreciateful.

 

TBB: What’s next for Arnej? What do we expect now?

Arnej: I’m going to Miami after this. On Sunday I have a show there with my extended family at Cold Harbour and I’m really looking forward to releasing some of the tracks I played tonight. Some of them might be a big surprise for some people and I’m excited to share my new music with you guys.

 

TBB: So what is your take on the way commercial music is taking over. Trance has been here for years and all of a sudden we see Big-Room artists like Swedish House Mafia and David Guetta taking over. Finally we have Armin van Buuren back on number 1 again and everyone in the trance community is really excited. What is your take on the future of EDM?

Arnej: You know what, you’re right. Trance used to be the kind of go-to dance music genre. Even though it’s taken the back seat, you know with progressive house, dubstep and what not, it’s still bigger than it’s ever been before. The fact that we’re here and doing A State of Trance in Mumbai is kind of a testament to that, and the future is bright for Trance man.

 

TBB: Thank you so much, that’s Arnej with us and we are thebanginbeats.com