The sounds of his trumpet, mixed with powerful techno rhythms, have traveled the world. Timmy Trumpet will be in charge of getting the die-hard party-goers moving, Saturday night, from 2:25 in the morning, until closing at 3:40. 1 hour and 15 minutes to put thoughts on hold and let yourself be carried away by the angry beat of the forty-year-old.
Your first contact with music was the classical trumpet then the jazz trumpet. How and why did you decide to become a DJ and producer?
When I was a teenager, I was practicing my trumpet in my bedroom after school. One day, Daft Punk came on the radio. I started playing the music and thought, “Damn! This sounds pretty good!” The trumpet really stood out from the elements of electronic music. So I started experimenting as much as I could. Until one day, I started playing with other DJs.
You are described as the most explosive artist on the electronic scene. How would you describe your concerts?
I want to make sure that every single person who comes to see me live has the best experience possible. I want to create a place where people can let loose and think about nothing but having fun with their friends. To me, music is about connection, an emotional experience. So I want to be as crazy as I can be when the music calls for it and be as entertaining as I can be. That’s my promise to everyone who comes to my shows.
You are touring in France this summer, particularly as part of festivals. What is your connection with the French public? Is he special?
I love coming to France. Some of my favorite shows have been in small clubs all over the country, and it’s simply because of the people. The French know how to party. Before me, many talented French DJs have created an amazing club culture all over the country.
In your debut, you were supported by Swedish House Mafia, who will be playing at Garorock 24 hours before your show. When you look in the rearview mirror, how do you feel?
It’s been an amazing journey, but I’ll always feel like I’m just getting started. In life, I think it’s important to not look in the rearview mirror, to enjoy the moment and work hard for the future you want. I can’t imagine a world where I don’t play music, so I’m happy to do this every day.
You are known for your collaborations with artists like Vitas, who played with you at Tomorrowland, or Scooter, famous in the 1990s… How do you choose the artists with whom you perform?
I love collaborating with artists from all walks of life and backgrounds. Every now and then I get the chance to collaborate with some who have inspired the world, like Vitas and Scooter. I’m honored that they agree to join me on stage and make music with me. I’m always looking for new sounds and pushing genres in new directions. Working with legends sometimes is truly incredible.
You are one of the lucky musicians to have played in zero gravity. Can you tell us a little about this crazy adventure?
It was an experience I was glad to have been a part of, but I’m not sure I would do it again. It was both exciting and a little scary. It was surreal to be on a plane and working with the European Space Agency and a bunch of celebrities from all over the world. Playing the trumpet was ultimately the easy part.
You started music at the age of 4 and it seems that it has never left you. How long do you plan to stay in the music industry?
I will continue every day, as long as I am on this planet. I have it in my blood, I am like that. I can’t imagine an existence without music.
