Eric Prydz and his many aliases, as well as his crew, also called the “Pryda Friends” have always been considered as dance music’s elite. Now 2 of the biggest acts on Pryda Friends, Jeremy Olander & Fehrplay, are all set to embark on their first ever India tour which commences this weekend with the Enchanted Valley Carnival. Before the much awaited, literally epic tour is about to start, we at The Bangin Beats, managed to get to know a little more about everyone’s favourite #PrydaFriends with our exclusive interview.
.@JeremyOlander @Fehrplay how excited are you guys to be playing here in India & specially at @EVC_India? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander @EVC_India Very excited! I have never been to India before, but always wanted to go!! Perfect timing!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay @EVC_India very excited! Ive heard nothing but great things
Also my first time playing there so cant wait!
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats #EVCBeats I find it very fascinating that India has the biggest film industry in the world.Time to watch some indian films!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay well alot of the stories ive heard have been about the culture and how fascinating it is! But with me being half..
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay … indian, i already know alot about this
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@Fehrplay How would you describe your journey from 'Meow' to securing a spot on #PrydaFriends? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats #EVCBeats Its been a lot of hard work. But the journey has been fun and full of surprises!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander Tell us about your proudest moment as a DJ and Producer? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats As a dj i would say playing Creamfields UK 2011, tent filled up so quickly! very proud moment for me #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats as a producer, i would say getting Erics seal of approval! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@Fehrplay How does @jeremyolander compliment your sound? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats #EVCBeats Very good. We have different sounds but close enough to make a really good back to back set!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
.@Jeremyolander How did 'Dhillon' come along? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats I have an urge to make rhythmic stuff, but at the same time i didnt want to dissappoint fans who expect melodic stuff…
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats … so it kinda came natural to me! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay What according to you is your best release till today? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Hmm thats a hard one. Maybe Phantom, or maybe Incognito
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay haha thats so tough… but the track that i play the most is Rypamont, which was released in 2011! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay Describe #PrydaFriends in 1 word? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Delicious!!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay hmm… Eclectic! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay What is your favourite @ericprydz record? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay @ericprydz its so hard to pick one, but ive been listening to EMOS alot lately #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander @ericprydz #EVCBeats Melo, Illusions or maybe Waves. Difficult to pick one!!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay How would you describe @ericprydz as a mentor? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay @ericprydz A great one who give us the freedom we need as artists to evolve naturally! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander @ericprydz #EVCBeats Understanding and helpful!!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay What was it like working on 'Balboa' together? When is your next collaboration? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats So much funz! We will most definitely do it again!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay im not great with collabos, but this one worked out very well! We just both did our thing
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay What was it like performing at the 1st #PrydaFriends Tour? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay overwhelming to say the least! So happy that it went so well and that we got to do our thing! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats #EVCBeats Amazing, its been so much fun touring with Jeremy. And we'r both very honored to be abel to do it.
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
And now for the Rapid Fire round:
We have a couple of funny rapid fire questions for @jeremyolander & @Fehrplay! Lets see what they pick.
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay DJ at a wedding or DJ at a Sweet 16th birthday party? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Theres no better get-together than a wedding, so thats where I would play!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay haha.. wedding! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay Bungee Jump or Sky Dive? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Sky diving! Its on my list!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay im shit scared of heights, but i think sky diving would be more fun! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay X Box One or PS4? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay ive been a xbox user past couple of years, but think im making the switch this time! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats No question. PS4.
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay Miley Cyrus or Lady Gaga? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay Lady Gaga, have alot of respect for her! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Dunno, they are both equally stupid.
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay Cirez D or Pryda?#EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Pryda. But its a close call!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay Yeah same, pryda #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay Producing or DJing? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay Tough one, but DJing wouldnt be as fun if i cant play my own stuff… #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Hm started out with a passion for production, so guess if I have to choose that would be it.
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay Cupcakes or Chocolate Brownies? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Cupcakes!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay brownies… mmm… #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
Thank You @jeremyolander & @Fehrplay for taking out time for this #BanginInterview! Any message for your fans in India? #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @jeremyolander #EVCBeats Very much looking forward to seeing your beautiful country, and to rave with you!
— Fehrplay (@Fehrplay) December 3, 2013
@TheBanginBeats @Fehrplay thanks for having us! And see u all this weekend/Next week! Cant wait!!! #EVCBeats
— Jeremy Olander (@jeremyolander) December 3, 2013
.@jeremyolander @Fehrplay Looking foward to seeing you guys at @EVC_India this weekend! #EVCBeats
— Bangin Beats (@TheBanginBeats) December 3, 2013
There you have it, a stellar interview with two of the industry’s youngest and greatest minds. We at the Banging HQ are really looking forward to watching them play at the Enchanted Valley Carnival. Special thanks to the people at Enchanted Valley Carnival for aiding us in conducting this interview.
Haven’t got your tickets yet? get them, here.
Cupcakes & Chocolate Brownies aren’t included!
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