Orion

The second of the most awaited annual events is again at hand. This year’s Labyrinth // Laserpoint will be bringing the largest arsenal of different lasers to Finland so far, and gather up a show which is the biggest in Northern Europe. Held in a very legendary venue, Cable Factory in Helsinki, the show combines the raw industrial environment to the latest top-notch club technology.

I’ll be playing this year a set at the main stage together with my good friend DJ Flight just before Way Out West takes over. As last year, our sound will be a combination of trancey and house tracks – not to forget a small hint of techno. To reveal a bit more, Laserpoint possé asked us a few questions – the interview is pasted below (the original is here).

And yeah, I’ll be giving out one free ticket to the event via my podcast. If you’re interested, subscribe on iTunes and download+listen the latest episode (#111), you’ll know what to do then.

Labyrinth // Laserpoint official site
Orion & Flight Freebie Fridays
Download: Orion & Flight – Live @ Labyrinth//Laserpoint 2009
Vibes after Laserpoint 2009
Video: Orion & Flight @ Labyrinth // Laserpoint 2009
Video: ATB playing Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Flight & Jontey meet DJ Orion bootleg remix)

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Labyrinth // Laserpoint // Whiteout – Interview 3/6 – Orion & Flight

01. Orion & Flight – What kind of memories do you have of Kaapelitehdas, the venue where Labyrinth // Laserpoint is being held?

Orion:
Last year’s gig at the main stage was exactly 10 years after I visited Labyrinth for the first time and was blown away by the Kaapelitehdas vibe. Even though it took ten years, I think it’s a great proof that if you push hard enough, you can make anything happen.

Flight:
When I came into this scene not even 4 years ago I could never even imagine all this to happen so fast. 2007 warmup slot at the Laserpoint side stage, then 2009 & 2010 the main stage. I’m so grateful to all those guys behind Labyrinth // Laserpoint events who have been supporting me from the very beginning.

02. You both have been playing in numerous club cities already this year. What are the most enjoyable features of touring Finland?

Orion:
I think we have a privilege in Finland to have so professional and self-demanding promoters who’re making great events no matter where you go. Also – meeting great new people on and off the dancefloor and getting down at the afterparty with the locals – nothing beats a weekend like that.

Flight:
I love those road trips, so nice to chat, meet and have fun with new friends. Laidback guys & chicks from south to north and from east to west. No matter where you go there is always someone who loves electronic music, wants to party and appears beautiful ;)

03. We all remember that Coldplay bootleg and all the re-edits from the 2009 event. What’s currently boiling in the studio?

Orion:
We’ve done together over a dozen new re-edits during the past months and we’ll be selecting the best ones for this year’s Labyrinth // Laserpoint.
On my solo side I’ve done lots of chill-out tracks with my brother J.Shore and just signed a contract with Silk Sofa which should result some new releases still this year.
Regarding Coldplay-bootleg – it was great to see ATB exclusively supporting the tune – he’s still playing it. That bootleg can now be downloaded for free here: http://bit.ly/vivalavida-bootleg

Flight:
Besides the re-edits we’ve made a new bootleg with legendary K-System – Smashing Pumpkins ‘Tonight, Tonight’ – the debut play will be at the Cable Factory. Rumored ‘Amor De La Discoteca’ is a slammin house track by my mate Heikki L and me, our first but surely not the last tune together. And of course the Tampere duo is doing some dancefloor damage: Latest Flight & Jontey track ‘Every Night’ got surprisingly wide support and was just released on Avenue recordings. There are some other collab plans but those results you will explore later this year.

04. Tell us one irritating and one admirable thing about the other?

Flight:
Orion has sometimes a mode known as hyperactive workaholic, but with a right attitude it has good impact for a lazy guy like me. Generally speaking, he’s an earthy and trustworthy character who inspires and encourages the crowd around him. Finest fella I have met via techno.

Orion:
After a gig, I hate early wake-up-calls with Flight. Merely because he doesn’t wake up. There’s no way of getting him out of the bed. But on the other hand – he’s super reliable and fascinatingly talented house DJ who has a great ear for groove. And not to forget – a very good friend.

05. What’s the wildest rumour going around of you two?

Flight:
Yes, it’s definitely about when we met. The worst thing is it’s all true. I was drunk and in a gay bar…

Orion:
… yes, an epic start, indeed. Tampere, gay bar and back in 2006. Good things don’t often start that obviously :)