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“It was clear from the very first edition in 2003, when I had the honor of closing the main stage: Defqon.1 was something new, cool and hard and it was there to stay! The 2009 edition was another unforgettable one in a row of seven. The podium of the Red Stage was impressive (I never played inside a gigantic dragon before!) and so was the view on the crowd: thousands of party people enjoying the atmosphere, the music and the fantastic weather. And although that blinding sun made it hard to read the track names on the CD’s in that DJ-booth, I didn’t insert the wrong one to start with...
‘Headhunterz - Rock Civilization (Technoboy remix)’ is a track that I received a lot of comments about after playing it for the first time at Defqon.1. Positive, but also negative comments. Let’s state first of all that I don’t feel like I have to defend myself. Without sounding arrogant, I think all the DJ’s that played at the main stage have been working really hard for years in bringing hardstyle to the level where it is nowadays. Our job is to give you all a good time. And the best way to do that job is to do what we believe in. I believe in my track, I’ve always been experimenting with other styles and I’m happy with the result. But I do want to explain something, out of respect for Gigi D’Agostino. In my opinion he is the biggest producer in the dance scene, one of the originators of the kick-and-bass style we al love so much and he’s also the one that invented the Lento Ma Violento. I love what he does. I also have a lot of respect for Headhunterz, who did a fantastic job in closing the main stage of Defqon.1 this year. My remix of ‘Rock Civilization’ is a tribute to Gigi D’Agostino and Headhunterz. I felt like experimenting by blending their styles with my own music and like I said, I’m content with the result. Of course, everyone is free to have his or her opinion, love it or hate it. But I do hope people will understand my intentions and respect this experiment. I loved playing the track at Defqon.1 and enjoyed watching the crowd having a good time during my set.
Two days later, still removing sand from my CD map, life went back to normal, leaving the party people behind satisfied but also yearning for the next edition of Defqon.1. Asking themselves the big question: “How on earth will Q-dance ever excel this edition?’ I have no idea. Maybe next year I’m playing on top of a gigantic talking broom. But one thing I am sure of: they will! See you all next year!” Cristiano.