The Mighty Tribal King... Dj Dr. Phil is in the House!

Bonsoir groupe de Bachi Bousouks avertis/es! Au menu ce soir, une entrevue avec un gars vraiment top niveau, un ami depuis maintenant plus d'un an et aussi un Wicked bon DJ! Jparle de Dj Dr. Phil aka Dj Sneek-E aka Philippe Fairhead, Monsieur Tribal King en personne! Imaginez, il peut spinner 24 heures non-stop sans même cligner une seule fois des yeux! Oui oui! lol U totally ROCK Phil...Fik-a-Fik-A-Fresh!!!! Croyez-en ma parole, ce gars-là va aller loin dans le monde avec ses platines! J'prédit même qu'il va être le 1er à spinner sur la planète MARS un jour tellement il va être SUPREME!!! Si vous voulez entendre le meilleur Tribal de la planète House, HE's the ''Go to Guy!!"" Ses sets sont de plus en plus en demande dans la région de l'Outaouais et ben vite, va falloir qu'il aille étendre son talent à MTL et .... définitivement...un jour... Fik-a-Fik-A-Fresh... IBIZA, la mecque des amateurs de House!

Alors voici l'entrevue quelques heures avant son set pour le party RUSH2006.
Q. Hey Phil, what's kickin? Can you explain to the people who's Dr. Phil, where does He come from and How He started rockin the turntables??
Dr. Phil: Hey Kev, My real name is Philippe Fairhead, I'm 22 years old and I grew up as a kid in a small village called Shawville! Yep I'm a farmers' Boy!lol! I moved to the city at 17 to become that City Guy! At the age of 19, I discovered the Club Surface in Ottawa and from then on, I knew I would become a DJ. I was totally amazed by all those crazy sounds over there... I didn't know that kind of music was existing.. It totally blew me away! So right after, at the age of 20, I bought my first turntable,a Technics 1200... So I had only one turntable and a computer to practice my skills. I would practice over and over with those 2 until I learned, pretty quickly, how to beatmatch my tracks. You know, I would practice like 2 hours a day 5 days a week over and over until I get it! One month later, I bought my second turntable and from then on, it was all about upgrading my system! Always improving my gear, new kickass JBL speakers, and the latest, My crazy Denon mixer channels+ effects! (Kev says: wich cost u like 1000$ right?) Right!
Q. So the Surface was the Starting point for you that triggered all those mad skills?!
Dr. Phil: Definitely! Ryan Dunlop, the Surface's resident DJ started all that! That guy is a genius! Put it this way: He TOTALLY BLEW MY MIND AWAY! That guys knows how to spin wicked Tribal and Progressive house!

Q. So Phil, tell me, Do you have a musical background?
Dj Dr. Phil: Yep, a little. I learned how to play piano at the age of 16-17. My parents have always told me that I had the good ear for the music! I could just feel it you know! I was always in for listening to good music, early house and dance music in the 90's! It was all self-taught! Daft Punk was my musical background too! These guys rock!
Q. Yeah, Daft Punk rules! Alrighty, Now what's next for Dj Dr. Phil? Any projects on the way?
Dj Dr. Phil: I would definitely like to be a resident DJ in Montreal, REDLIGHT afterhour and we will see from there..
Q.Sweet! Talking about what's coming up, How do you perceive the future of Djing? Seems to be the BIg question nowadays regarding the dilema between using Cd's vs vinyls...
Dj Dr. Phil: Yeah, well... In my sense Cds are the future... but guess what... I have over 400 records and I would never touch a CD..lol! The day that they will stop making vinyls... I quit! I personally think it's less entertaining Djing with Cd's. The real deal of spinning is vinyl, playing with the records... not just pushing some buttons!
Q. And what about Final Scrath wich seems to be a good compromise between the 2. (Final Scrath is a software that let's you use your turntables with a laptop... meaning that you can spin mp3's with 2 special vinyls.)
Dj Dr. Phil: I wouldn't use it... Too much risks... laptop crashing and all that! It happened once... that Dude was using Final Scratch until his laptop crashed and stopped his set in front of the crowd... The guy was so furious, HE threw his earphones away and went back home! lol! Anyways, laptops are a no no in a club in my point of view!
Q. True that! U mentionned earlier that Ryan Dunlop was (and still is) a true inspiration for you, so was Daft Punk... Any other people, Dj's or producers?
Dj Dr. Phil: I have to mention Ryan Dunlop again! lol! But to tell you the truth, anybody who does something original in their own way! you know, You don't necessarily have to be famous to impress me or be the number one Dj in the world, but As long as you bring something unique to the spinning world, you'll definitely impress me! You could just be a resident Dj in Ottawa like Dunlop, but BLOW me away each time like He does!
Q. Yao I see! anything to say about your set tonight for the event called RUSH2006?
Dj Dr. Phil: lol for sure! Dr. Phil and PAcheco... not more to say... lol Do I need to say more?? Pacheco knows his stuff!
Q. Definitely! The guy has skills! any anecdotes for us or something that was unexpected?
Dj Dr. Phil: Yeah, There's a lot more people that appreciate my music that I would've expect! Some people come to me and ask me if I'm from Montreal... lol... that's a nice compliment! I notice that more and more, people are interested about my sets! Someone has even voted me as Best Dj in the World... hahaha.. so I'm on a list somewhere listed as one of the best Dj in the World! That's cool and totally unexpected!!
Q. (laughs: Niiiice!!) Any memorable shows or Dj sets?
Dj Dr. Phil: euhm, that I assisted.. Ryan Dunlop again! lol! That I played... Definitely my last set at the Mavericks last May... it was my best set ever! Special Guest Dr. Phil haha! Just the way I mixed the tracks, the way I chose them, my attitude, the interaction with the crowd... man, everything was on cue... It was amazing! People were going nuts! Jaw to the floor! lol
Q.Can't beleive I missed that! So what are the qualities needed to be a good DJ?!
Dj Dr. Phil: Just the way you mix your tracks... the way you select them also! For example... Give any Dj 7 vinyls in front of them... it's the way they choose 'em and mix them that will differientate them from being a good or not so good Dj! It's all about the cue... If you got that, U will be number one! U need to Bang in the tracks right on time or you're screwed!

Q. What drives you when u play a set? and what's your approach before a gig?
Dj Dr. Phil: I just give a 100% each and every time! Give it all I got and hope for the best! It's very important to interact with the crowd! Jamming with the people! That definitely drives me!
Q. Does Dr. Phil have some tracks suggestions for the moment?
Dj Dr. Phil: My top 5....(pause...) Damn there's too much! lol! Depending on what kinda crowd, U always have to go with the flow...
Q. U always play for the crowd that's in front of you right?!
Dj Dr. Phil: Definitely! I play for the crowd, but also for me! I mean, I love to bring new sounds to the people! I like those Banger anthems David Guetta style, but I also like those wicked underground floor killers! So the people go nuts and be like... WOAH, what was that track?!!!! So Id say Underground over commercial and Tribal House being number one!
Q. We like the underground don't we?! any music production in the making?
Dj Dr. Phil: Yep, but only after I've fully mastered the Dj World! I just want to take my time and do it right!
Q.Shakira Diavolo! Aight, for conclusion, do you want to say anything for your evergrowing fanbase?
Dj Dr. Phil: Yeah! Thanks for all your support! I would not be able to do it without you guys! You always need a good crowd to bring this up to another level! I promise, I'll bring u on a wicked journey with me each and every set! I really appreciate the fans... They number one!
Special Thanks Dr. Phil for your time! For me to speak, you are an inspiration and a blessing for House music. I hope to keep on spinning with you for a long time. Thanks for all your advices and keep on rocking those turntables!
J'Espère que vous avez apprécié la petite entrevue! D'autres sont à venir! Si vous voulez en savoir plus sur Dr.Phil et savoir ou il spin ses machins trucs... et peut-être même l'engager pour votre nightclub... vous pouvez aller voir sur www.xvi.com (regarder pour Dr.Phil)




















