Captivating a crowd is an art that belongs to a select few. But DJing is more than beat matching, if you ask her.
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Good news for those who want to learn how to spin as well: VÂN ANH is convinced anybody can learn how mix two tracks together. I feel like I can connect with others without having to speak.' I am not that outgoing myself, which is why the dancefloor has such a strong hold on me. ‘The best thing about dancing to techno that is such a dual experience: on one hand it's extremely external when you dance with others, and on the other hand it's such and individual experience when you turn inwards and resonate with the music. 'I love the feeling of mixing in a track that people don't expect.'
That's why I don't prepare my sets anymore, I just practice a lot.’ She doesn’t necessarily switch between genres, but always makes you question yourself if her techno can get any deeper and hypnotic still. When I adapt to the room, the space, and the moment, anything goes when it feels right. ‘I try to flow in my sets, which means that I tap into the feeling of what the people in front of me need, and what I need myself. Feng Shui is all about harmonising people with their environment, much like what a DJ does, according to VÂN ANH. The very cool and collected VÂN ANH has recently graduated in Feng Shui besides her work as an artist, which is part of the reason why she believes that there’s room for every individual and their own energy on this earth. This almost cathartic experience changed her outlook on her profession. Besides discovering music in new ways, performing with vinyl has taught me to let go of wanting to be in control all the time.’ When I buy music now, it’s not because I have to prepare for a gig on the weekend, it’s because I really dig it. ‘Your standard rises when you need to make choices. It only changed her outlook on music for the better, the DJ proclaims, as you can only spend the money once. She quickly bought her own turn tables and started investing in vinyl, which is positively more costly than buying music online. It didn’t take long for VÂN ANH to give in to her new-found enthusiasm.
I suddenly felt embarrassed that even though I had been a DJ for years, I had never actually played a physical record before.’ She carefully picked an album and placed it on the record player that was in the store, and immediately got fascinated with the whole process of digging through crates and listening to music in a totally different way than before. ‘About seven years ago, when I roamed the streets of Amsterdam on a rainy day, I walked into a new record shop that just opened, called Zwart Goud. She hasn’t dared to admit how she first discovered her talent, until now. Each of the floors of Club Vinyl offers a multitude of options for your night out.Van Anh, who's name translates to 'clouds', remembers the moment she first discovered her love for the craft like it was yesterday. Club Vinyl boasts a state-of-the-art Funktion-One sound system on the main floor with LED video design, multiple screens, and a large, open dance space.
The rooftop indoor/outdoor patio is perfect for all seasons with heaters, fire pits, outdoor sound, and spectacular mountain and Denver city skyline views. Club Vinyl features four levels of dance floors with rotating styles of music featured on each floor.
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