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Marc French gets Twisted
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Submitted 26-01-06 21:45
Right class, stop talking, pay attention and get ready to brush up on your French. But ne paniquez pas, you won't need to distinguish your chevals from your chevauxs: this revision lesson isn't about the curriculum language we struggled with at school, but on legendary London spinner Marc French. In fact if there had been a GCSE in the London Club Scene then he'd have been an A* pupil.
But alas, it's been a while since HF touched base with the infamous HeatUK resident, so we thought it was about time we did a bit of swotting up on the near past, present and future - and what better time than ahead of his appearance alongside John 00 Fleming at Twisted on 04th February.
So here goes. You have 15 minutes to read the following interview, but don’t forget to study it carefully as we’ll be testing you later.
Some might call you Mr Heat (well you and the trance scoundrel Ian Betts). How did you first get involved with the promotion?
I met Damian and Anton from Heat in the summer of 2001. They came to see me at the graphic design company I was working for at the time after a recommendation from Penny XLR8, one of my clients. I started work on the 1st backyard party flyer, which was a cheap and cheerful effort which still went down well with the guys. Nothing like the effort put into today’s masterpieces! I carried on doing graphic design work for the guys, and soon I obtained a residency at their first club event at The Rock. They took me on full time at the beginning of 2002.
At Twisted you’ll be playing with the legendary J00F. Is he one of your DJing heroes?
I used to go and see John playing at Sunny Side Up and occasionally down in his home town of Brighton when he was known for playing hard house and trance. He always rocked Sunnys, and I had a lot of respect for him, as I did for a lot of the underground djs in 97/98.
Frenchy at Heat NYE
Heat has really grown as a promotion. There are some great things happening with Heat over the coming year.What’s going on which you can tell us about?
2006 is looking like another year with some bigger and exciting events developing. Our first event of 2006 in March will be showcasing Spencer Freeland at Koko. I have developed a new brand known as Illuminated; the first one was last summer and it took the roof off The Fridge. It featured yours truly and the whole HeatUK dj crew and favourite players, including Twisted’s very own Trevor Mclachlan.
The idea behind Illuminated is to base the night around a featured DJ from the Heat camp and focus on promoting that particular dj. I think the Spencer night will be a killer. This year we shall have Frenchy Illuminated again with possible nights for The Betts and The Tech. Other stuff this year includes South West Four 3, various Academy dates (the next featuring Carl Cox), the PUSH sunday sessions (nice & mucky), Ibiza 2006, and loads more....
Marc French at Illuminated
Do you think you’ll be out in Ibiza again this year?
Yes indeed, and as usual it’s getting bigger and better. It shall be broken up into a hard week and a house week. I shall probably be attending both....
Marc at Addiction with Andy and Alf
You’re pretty much close to the hard trance/trance side of hard dance. Have you ever been tempted by the tougher stuff?
For those that knew me playing pre Heat days I was known as a hard house dj. I used to play at Fevah at The Tube, Solid Sunday, XLR8 etc, where the crowds would have thrown up if they heard too much trance. I think that 2001 was the year that hard house & trance fused which coincided with the beginnings of Heat, which is why the djs that played regularly for us such Grant Thomson, Reynolds, Freeland & Blake created the ‘Heat Sound’. I was the only one which would play a little tougher back then, but I’ve left that sound behind me now.
You’ve just done a remix of 'Bring It’ with Airspace. Any more tracks in the pipe?
I have indeed, ‘The Liberator’ finally gets a release on Global Panic records, plus two other tracks are in the middle of being signed to Pandemic Records. It has been difficult to find a stable for me to become synonymous with, but I feel that Pandemic will be a good outlet for my material. I will be closely associated with Airspace on these projects. I shall also be working with the Bamford - a follow up to ‘Mad & Confused’ is in production at the mo. I am also working with Addiction DJ Ashley James under the guise of Digital Injury. Our first track ‘London Calling’ will be heard at Twisted on the 4th.
Marc French and Ashley James
It’s been a pretty exciting few months for you. You’ve just got married in a whirlwind romance. How did you meet and where did you get married. Did you propose at Heat?
I met Tracey French on The Pulse Boat party last summer. We hung out for a while, realised she was completely wicked and proposed to her after The Heat boat party in August. We were married in New Zealand in December.
Many harder djs are trying their hand at house alongside their harder sounds. Do you have any plans to do this?
I have been djing for probably a lot longer than some may realise. I started with house back in the early nineties at various London clubs such as Paddocks, Cafe De Paris, Villa Stefano etc. on the Glam scene alongside Rampling, Farley & Heller, Rocky & Diesel etc. But these days I am not really interested in pushing the house sound of now, though I am quite happy in a house environment. I shall however be involved in promoting PUSH at The Whitehouse, where I shall be picking my own djs to play house & breaks, and I shall be playing my own old skool set (88–92). I recently played a set for a friend’s party and the place went mental. Should be one to look out for.
Thanks for your time Marc.
Thanks to Andy T, Kiko and Sexy Minx for the photography. Not to be reproduced without permission.
Twisted Future
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£12 advance tickets/MOTD
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Twisted has always been about the ability to please and that is exactly what 2006 is about. On Saturday 7th February it presents a night of perfection which will make it stand out head and shoulders above the crowd.
We welcome back the Trance traveller of the world and dance music connoisseur, MR JOHN OO FLEMING to grace The Fridge decks. Now you didn't expect us to pull that one out the bag, so soon after the New Year did ya ?
That's not all. Joining the trance master, we welcome a treat in the form of London favourite, Heat UK resident Marc French.
Making his main room Fridge debut will be Mat Lock, who'll join Twisted resident Trevor Mclachlan, and rising star and Twisted favourite, K.A.R.L. This all-star line-up comes as Twisted turns a corner and marks another year of us, giving you exactly what you want to hear. If you love perfection, that's exactly what you're going to get.
The Ice Box is being hosted by JDS and Friends who be slicing and dicing his way though a selection of the most upfront cutting-edge house and breaks. Known for his driving ambition, JDS hosts parties all the other the world. If it's groove you're after, this is the room for you.
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From: ~deleted1390 on 26th Jan 2006 21:56.25
Marc French, DJ, Producer, Pisshead and a dangerous man to be around on Sunday nights. 
From: Tina Martin on 27th Jan 2006 00:46.12
It's all bout Frenchie at the Fridge!! Lookin forward to you rockin it babe.. mwah's xx (and  to Dan's comment) 
From: Letty Bird on 27th Jan 2006 03:46.28
BOOOOWAAAIIIII!!! Nice interview you! Had fun wiv ya over New Years! Frenchie!  xoxo
From: Mizz_behavin on 27th Jan 2006 08:17.10
Its gonna be a wicked night 
From: Trevor McLachlan on 27th Jan 2006 08:21.19
A legend of the london scene, and a true gentleman. Nice one mate... Roll on Twisted
From: Type 1 on 27th Jan 2006 09:36.51
True leg end! and cracks on like an 18 year old!! heheh good lad!
From: Dubster on 27th Jan 2006 10:16.48
A Dj that does it differently than everyone else and better than most. Absolutely never ever fails to impress. Top bloke.
From: Bachelor Burkle on 27th Jan 2006 10:33.11
Nice interview Frenchy, can't wait for your Old Skool set!
From: Andy T on 27th Jan 2006 10:41.44
Get in Frenchy ! Total legend, and one of the most down to earth DJs in London
From: K.A.R.L. on 27th Jan 2006 10:57.18
A true London legend and top bloke. Can't wait for Twisted to see Marc blow the roof off at the end.........
From: Craig Paxton on 27th Jan 2006 11:51.13
I remember the first time I saw Frenchy play at Solid Sunday and he has just kept on getting better and better. From The Mean Fiddler and Belushis Bar to the Fridge and Main Stage Brixton Academy he's always been a top performer. One of the few DJ's I have always enjoyed watching play and a bloody nice bloke as well.. 
From: Stevi D on 27th Jan 2006 11:57.27
I rememeber that set at Solid Sunday!! The line up was Stevi D, Huge, Marc French, Bayers & Jamie Duncan. It was my debut Solid set!!!! Marc your a champ!!! No more no less, i along with every other clubber and dj that knows you respects, you. Your sets are floorless!! And probably one of the best residents any club could have
From: Matt Smallwood on 27th Jan 2006 12:34.57
Remember the good old days at The Colloseum eh Frenchy my old son?? Blimey, duuuuring the war and all that! We are getting old, haha! See ya soon pal!
From: Lorenzo Barrero on 27th Jan 2006 13:30.40
Top interview! Roll on Twisted, can't believe it's almost a week to go......It shall definately be a top night!
From: Technikal on 27th Jan 2006 15:41.56
Glad you banged my Mum 19 years ago mate, cheers for being the best Dad in the world!
From: dean peters on 27th Jan 2006 16:31.28
Top geezer, brilliant dj and a true legend of the scene - cant dance though...Enjoy the fridge matey
From: anushka007 on 27th Jan 2006 16:48.15
I shall be there to watch it all
From: Batch on 27th Jan 2006 16:48.53
Frenchy ur a diamond and true legend!
From: Gordan on 27th Jan 2006 17:58.28
I remember back in the day your Odyssey tapes never came out of the car stereo. Time went on and you deservedly moved onto bigger and better things. It's a pleasure to see you grow matey. Double boowai!
Gordon_wid_da_beard
From: Aaron Baskerville on 28th Jan 2006 09:05.25
Nice one Frenchy....
From: sexyminx on 28th Jan 2006 16:20.29
OI OI mass  to a TOP GEEZER  you are a Superstar  and a wicked person to be around! Tracey you lucky chick! Frenchy big up to you - We love ya 
From: Ashley James on 28th Jan 2006 17:00.19
Fucking geezer! A true legend and an honour to know!
From: matt gardner on 29th Jan 2006 12:08.03
Frenchy, your a star mate. Alfie you are wrong mate (funny comment though!)
From: Wade Callaghan on 29th Jan 2006 18:39.42
An absolute legend.Nice one mate
From: 00Frenchy on 30th Jan 2006 11:49.58
Cheers u lot, Fridge will be mental 
From: Maria on 30th Jan 2006 13:44.11
Go go go Mr Freshiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! See you there!
From: Ian Betts on 30th Jan 2006 16:22.22
You are the don mate, end of. 2005 has been a great year, may 2006 be even better 
From: Richard Launch on 30th Jan 2006 17:07.35
Nice one Marc....!!!
From: Mike Harris on 30th Jan 2006 22:23.53
FRENCHY = LEGEND & A SUPER, SUPER NICE GUY !!
ALL THE BEST MATE!
From: Lee Osborne on 30th Jan 2006 23:12.13
What a top bloke! av it frenchy
From: Busta on 31st Jan 2006 00:14.15
frenchy absolut legend DJ , good friendly top bloke , see ya round bud
From: Andy T on 31st Jan 2006 12:32.54
 @ Alf u 
From: Mizz Chief on 31st Jan 2006 17:01.48
Fab interview hun - so looking forward to the Fridge xxxxx See you at the front !!!!!!!!!!!
From: anton@heat on 31st Jan 2006 23:44.38
French your a legend. Alf stop following in your fathers footsteps you don't know the power of the dark side!!!
From: DANNY TAPPENDEN on 1st Feb 2006 11:20.37
one of my favourite producers, a wicked dj and king of
messiness, excellent day sunday - gutted i couldnt keep up when it got to
the last hour of sunday nite...
bring on this weekend!!!
From: maliksta on 2nd Feb 2006 01:12.09
Frenchy!
Wicked Article. Glad to that you are doing these the French Way.... Glad that the Velostrich is now dead and you have found a lovely wife...
hope she keeps you out of 414!!!
From: damian@heat on 2nd Feb 2006 02:31.05
The first resident of HeatUK - bastard cornered me at the Rock after I'd had a few and I reluctantly agreed to take him on. Only decision I've made under the influence I haven't lived to regret! Well done Frenchy, Heat owes you...
From: stina on 2nd Feb 2006 08:22.10
Right Mr French, don't let all this praise go to your head now old man, they clearly haven't realised that you're just a big f..kh..d!!
Don't worry I won't say anything
Biggest love xxxxxxx
From: Paul@HeatUK on 2nd Feb 2006 17:38.50
Can't believe you banged Alf's mum! Excellent interview mate, have fun this weekend...
From: danj on 3rd Feb 2006 00:17.15
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