The story behind "Killer" with Adamski | Muzikxpress 076
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For this week’s vlog I spoke to no one else than the legendary Adamski, which is an alias of UK based DJ / producer Adam Paul Tinley. In March 1990 his track “Killer” came out, which was a collaboration with Seal. The track became a massive hit in various countries all around the world and it is considered as one of the most iconic house tracks from the early 90s.
Next year “Killer” turns 30, so a good reason to catch up with Adamski, to talk with him about the birth of “Killer”, what happened after the release, the 30th anniversary of “Killer” and more!
And besides that, you will get to hear more as well about the 30th anniversary of the Adamski track “N-R-G” and the special re-release of that one!
Enjoy and thanks for watching!
02:59 : Full length Hacienda “Killer” 1989 clip available on • ADAMSKI 'Killer' at th...
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@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Do you remember hearing "Killer" for the very first time?
@GeorgeBeyond 4 жыл бұрын
muzikxpress For sure, cause I was 14 years old in the summer of 1990! This track was a huge hit and got a lot of airplay on the radio. Great interview, and after all those years I now know where the tracktitle came from ;-)
@high5compliments45 4 жыл бұрын
Yes i do.i was confused that it was a house song
@paulsimpson4613 4 жыл бұрын
Being born in 1981 I can honestly say this was the tune that got me in to dance music. I don't know why but hearing this now just reminds me of Italia 90.
@dianahaajanen830 4 жыл бұрын
I think it was 1995 (or 1997).
@stefansundheden8852 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t remember the first time but remembering love hearing it on the radio and MTV every time!
@sourjellybaby4286 3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely real interview. I know Adamski isn't going to be interviewed by Fallon or Norton but I love the coffee, the trains above, the pink beard and the easy going Adamski talking about his history.
@muzikxpress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@keno9964 3 жыл бұрын
One of the most epic and influential tracks of all time. Killer changed how base would envelope dance music for the next 10 years.
@cleverclogs2244 3 жыл бұрын
I spent a lot of time in his company 25 yrs ago, and I've never heard him talk so much as in this interview - lovely to see him still jazzed and at it!
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that's cool! This was my first time meeting him, such a nice and down to earth guy! Loved his stories, I'm sure he has tons more!
@TheMontyfire 2 ай бұрын
Killer had a huge impact on me ,I was 16 when I heard it and I couldn’t stop listening to it,it sounded like nothing else and still sounds unique and fresh. I went out and bought liveandirect which I still love then doctor adamski came out.
@cd78 4 жыл бұрын
This dude is a legend. PERIOD
@DSPsWifesBf Ай бұрын
Adamski is a producer’s producer. He knows how to program synths/samplers/etc insanely well. This dude should be more well known than Mike Dean or any other producer using basicass patches.
@kixxalot 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he clearly and humbly lays out all those production details and his sources of inspiration! Awesome interview.
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Still very happy with this interview, Adamski is a legend and such a down to earth guy!
@sweetnaturaasmr8237 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview. Love Adamaki’s entire thought process behind the music. Love Killer
@muzikxpress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ElectronicazMusic 3 жыл бұрын
For 30 years I've wanted to know more about Adamski. He's made up for it now! Great stuff.
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one! Big fan of "Killer", so I was very happy that Adamski took the time to talk with me about this massive classic, what a track! And he's such a nice and humble guy!
@MichaelOglesby 4 жыл бұрын
Another great interview! Killer is a classic Old Skool rave/dance anthem. Because it's been covered so many times, it is a testament to how good the track is; I still can't believe it the track was made just by messing around on the keyboard!
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Michael! And yes, funny how some of the biggest and most icon tracks are made just by accident hehe
@atomiccritter6492 3 жыл бұрын
most music is like that enjoyable accidents linked with music theory to develop ideas
@roninblax 3 жыл бұрын
You know you're old school when you mention mantronix🙏🏾
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
There’s also an interview with Kurtis Mantronik on my channel btw 😉
@John.lakesrc 3 жыл бұрын
I was at the Hacienda that night, awesome :-) Still got Killer on white label.
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that’s so cool! Lucky you!
@samsxplus8551 4 жыл бұрын
Love adamski what a guy 👍
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
He was so nice! I have to be honest, I was pretty nervous for this one, but he is so laidback, what a great guy!
@crh7742 3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting interview with a dance music legend. Killer is just the tip of the iceberg - he's had in his hand in loads of great tunes. Would love to hear him DJ.
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! He was so nice and down to earth, really enjoyed talking to him!
@jonwilliam8337 4 жыл бұрын
Adamski is a living legend. Killer still sounds awesome. Loved it then, love it now.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
I know right? Still love to play this track after all those years, doesn't get boring at all!
@g.q.2461 2 жыл бұрын
That was a hit in 1990. As a DJ at that time l loved it , l played it at the club n home all the time
@_Richard_Dinges 4 жыл бұрын
"I would like to win a signed 'Killer' vinyl because I love the 90s so much. I was born in 1981 and the 90s made me as I'am now. Adamski - Killer and "Bass line changed my life" are also part of that time." Great performer!
@khaniboy 4 жыл бұрын
My favourite song ever! Top interview - thanks!!
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
khaniboy thank you so much! Very happy with the result myself as well! ☺️
@daddymulk 3 жыл бұрын
Well it certainly was a Killer Track, one of the best ever, the instrumental original is perfect anyway, with Seal on vocals with it to its just Amazing. Its the first track on my first tape of 16 C90s all full from 1990 to early 1991 recorded from Club Music on Astra Satellite so couldn't start with better song, huge thankyou to him, tested and setup the sound system in my car when i installed the 10 inch bass in rear shelf Killer, sounded amazing
@brettellis8566 3 жыл бұрын
I saw adamski , Energy rav , what a legend massive respect Adam
@Music-tg5is 5 күн бұрын
Interesting to hear Adamski muse upon the possible influences for his "Killer" bassline. I always hear similarities with the bassline from "Trans-X - Living On Video," which debuted out in the early-to-mid 80s, just a few years before Killer came out. Similar to how the "Black Box - Ride On Time" bassline is also very similar in structure and rhythm to the bassline on "Theme from S-Express."
@bernyboss Жыл бұрын
What a great and inspiring interview!!! 🍾🍾🍾
@muzikxpress Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@paulsimpson4613 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this interview Twan. Looking back I can safely say this was the tune that got me in to dance music. Still in to Prog and Trance to this day.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Paul!
@marklewis35 4 жыл бұрын
Great work as always, He's an interesting character to say the least haha
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! And Adam was great, such a down to earth guy! Very happy he took the time to share the story behind "Killer"!
@paulgriffiths9923 Жыл бұрын
This track never dates. Heard it on the radio today (2023 , almost) and thought i got to know the background to this. Awesome
@lucasm3879 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I never knew Adamski played the piano on Better Days. An early piano house classic. It was sampled by Congress for 40 Miles, that got pretty high in the charts in 1991.
@Vicious-Spiral 4 жыл бұрын
Great docu, once again... oh, the memories!!! ♡♡♡♡♡
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gunther!!
@baggedr32mk5 4 жыл бұрын
He’s bonkers,luv it 😂👏🏻💊
@denseljosephs9500 3 жыл бұрын
Love a B5.
@diegomontiel3590 4 жыл бұрын
Another great interview!! Keep the good work!
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diego!
@robbiethepict2783 Жыл бұрын
Bassline changed my life.
@rocko44444444 4 жыл бұрын
I made a Google search on him to check the background, this video was the third hit. Well done, Twan!
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, nice!! I've always loved this track, so it was great for me to meet and talk to Adamski about this amazing classic!
@rocko44444444 4 жыл бұрын
@@muzikxpress :)))
@marcmcleanphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Adam loving the oldskool chat, nice work Twan 🙌
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Marc!!
@djmikad0 4 жыл бұрын
You've been *killin* it Twan, thanks for another great interview.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Yaron!!
@MarcS4R 4 жыл бұрын
what a legend. thanks for this
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Marc H thanks Marc!
@user-xh8qx2ht6n 5 ай бұрын
Este tema lo escuche por primera vez en la radio aqui en España fue tambien un hit
@frank_mm 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one !! You are doing a great job with all these interviews.
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Frank!!!
@andreimusat8953 4 жыл бұрын
Great interview and some interesting insights on this classic song. One of my all time favourite songs, this is one of those rare songs that doesn't need a cover or a remix, the song is just flawless, perfect in my opinion from start to finish. The production, Seal's voice, the video, absolutely everything is perfection. I would never imagine being at the Hacienda and listening this for the first time, those people there were lucky, they were witnessing history in the making.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Andrei Musat thank you so much! I was very happy when I got a positive answer when I did send my interview request, such an iconic track!!
@TheThrillseekersofficial 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! I remember over hearing a conversation between Jill Sinclair and Adam in the ZTT canteen back in the day. Jill was trying to get him to do a follow up.
@muzikxpress 2 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh how cool is that! Siting with Adamski in the canteen haha!
@trancextend 4 жыл бұрын
And here we go again. Great interview of this great track. So seal started here. Interesting how things come together. ATB was the DJ that introduced this track to me. Still a top favorite from my early Trance years. I’m guessing he doesn’t like Techno or Trance. 😂😂😂😂 Thanks Twan. I’m learning more with these videos more than I ever did reading longgggg music reviews or blogs.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! And I think he does like a lot of genres, I didn't really ask him, but if you check his Mixcloud page, you can hear several of his sets there. And I love the version of "Killer" with Seal, such an epic track!
@trancextend 4 жыл бұрын
muzikxpress ok will do. Just had this impression he didn’t. Maybe it was that early stuff he got annoyed with. Keep it up bro. You are Getting better at this.
@LlewynDaviesTheThird 5 ай бұрын
Superb interview. Loved Adamski since live and direct. Didn’t know he did better days too
@muzikxpress 5 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
@aminadavfeigneboum5481 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video!
@alexbergmann2817 4 ай бұрын
this man is pure legend my cousin brought me his first Cd Live and direct all away from England and I still have it. I have Killer remix on vinyl where is also a remix from Bassline changed my life I have also a Killer remix from Seal on vinyl He has newer track called I like it and as a Adam Sky Ape X and a lot of other productions. One of the not so known his tracks is Sleeping with an angel with Transformer 2,I have it on vinyl too .
@atomiccritter6492 3 жыл бұрын
Adamski loving Kratwerk and Led Zeppelin -
@mikecarter8880 4 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to be a part of the early 80s LA acidhouse scene, saw Adamski in Hollywood back then.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Ah nice one, lucky you Mike! :)
@888shai 4 жыл бұрын
Really well thats cool dude..yet I actually toured with them on the UK..and just got off the phone with my brother Chester....might you not believe me ask him Adam whether he knows Kieron ..😏
@fezmania5078 Жыл бұрын
Cool interview. Great job as usual. I had forgotten to check it out. I remember hearing this tune once in the 90's before I heard the ATB remake. A great classic.
@muzikxpress Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wasn't a huge fan of the ATB version myself, but it is so hard to top the original from Adamski & Seal in my opinion.
@fezmania5078 Жыл бұрын
@@muzikxpress Agreed.
@jbanales69 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@muzikxpress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@cmdess Жыл бұрын
Really fascinating. That's interesting about the chorus too, I didn't really think of it having one until you mentioned it.
@muzikxpress Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the interview!
@purpking6000 4 жыл бұрын
Great Interview and view
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yeah, some streetart in Shoreditch, pretty cool ;-)
@christiaandewit3487 3 жыл бұрын
I flipping love this one!
@bigbadbaz1783 2 жыл бұрын
I went to his gig in Royal court Liverpool 1989 I was 14 years old Adamski Energy was my first ever record I bought Still gives me goosies
@muzikxpress 2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, lucky you!
@veganvocalist4782 3 жыл бұрын
really LOOOOVE this track , very powerful and deeply emotive ;D
@dangermace11 4 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend.
@topzy69 3 жыл бұрын
Thanxxx 4 a KiLLER-interview
@muzikxpress 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@stephanvansoomeren1452 4 жыл бұрын
"I would like to win a signed 'Killer' vinyl because .... " (This is one of my favorite tracks and being a realy Vinyl Lover) :-)
@chrisd6982 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this. What a top bloke. Cheers.
@muzikxpress Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! And yes he is!
@SynthpoploverbyJohnOrie 4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff again.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@Deepakufo 4 жыл бұрын
To be honest..I first heard this track in 2000 then a remix by ATB in 2001🤔 I was like "Woah🤩hear this man..it's so cool" 😂🤣 love this track,I used to dance to this track(that breakdance thingy😂) ..love it so much🤩👍Happy New Year Adamski sir and Muzikxpress 🤩😁🙌🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🎉🎊 keep making tracks we love them🤩😁🙌+ keep interviewing music legends like him..yeah🤩👍🎊🎉
@karlmeadows4986 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't know he done better days with jimmi, top tune
@purpking6000 4 жыл бұрын
Clio: Faces is a french that he was talking about 3:54 and it does have almost the same bassline
@TheLofTPROPHeT 4 жыл бұрын
Mind 🤯 Blown
@tyjakkty8668 2 жыл бұрын
respect my friend,you seem like a lovely bloke,loving the pink highlights
@Graham658 4 жыл бұрын
First heard the instrumental version back in 1989 at SIN The Astoria with Daddy Chester MCing its the best version All Day Long it went down a storm and was a Club/Rave anthem before the commercial Seal version.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
ah nice one!
@jamesdorman7853 4 жыл бұрын
Graham658 wicked as Sin!! what a club that was 😍
@troyspartan992 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@HartRaver 9 ай бұрын
I´ll also remember his track N.R.G which was a underground killer ;)
@muzikxpress 9 ай бұрын
Yes! Great track as well!
@hinsen 4 жыл бұрын
I remember the late of 90's when I heard the first time the song Killer performed by ATB. I thought then that Andre Tanneberger is the producer of this song. I did not have access to the Internet at that time and I found out a few years later that it was cover remix from the early 90s song.
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! George Michael & Queen also did a cool cover version, but for me I will always prefer the original one :)
@rocko44444444 4 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@medwaytackle8420 Жыл бұрын
Sunrise & Energy back to the future Biology. Some pretty crazy wild times back then.
@stefansundheden8852 4 жыл бұрын
Love the interview! Love the track! Would love to win the vinyl! It’s such a great classic which brings back so many good memories and feelings! My SL-1210 MK5s are hungry for this vinyl!
@aurinator 8 ай бұрын
I remember when growing up I wasn't sure whether the correct pronunciation was Adamski or a stylized "Adam Sky."
@alexbergmann2817 4 ай бұрын
he has music also under name Adam Sky
@THEREALJDOT 3 жыл бұрын
Kool Kat💚
@user-or3ce4gt2r 3 жыл бұрын
Timeless
@ScotsPipe 3 жыл бұрын
🎵Excellent video I Bloody Love Adam " ski ⛷️ 🎵😁
@dangermace11 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to win a signed "killer" vinyl because...Adamski is one of my top all time DJ inspirations (his music made me start up my own DJ journey) and Killer was one of the tracks played (almost non stop) by friends & I over the summer i left school (1990). Such good times. Please please let me win this haha. :)
@Mantikal 4 жыл бұрын
I like doing compilations for myself. Even now (2020) when you sandwich this track (with just the baseline) between two other tracks of other artists/producers (regardless of what genre really) - it has this kindof psychological effect on the listener (or is it - the feeler?) being slapped into consciousness - being made to pay closer attention. It's like up to that point - you realize that you were just half-listening, grooving along to a set of tunes and now the real deal just crashed the party. Then all the spacey digital sounds start taking you some where digitally darker. And when seal's voice comes on (combined with an actual message) you're done! The feel and message of this track would've made it perfect with the end credits going up on screen for the first Arnold Schwarzenegger "Terminator" movie. - no matter how much money it made, it would've made so much more with it included!!!
@twilomix Жыл бұрын
Some great remixes too
@user-xh8qx2ht6n 5 ай бұрын
En España a finales de los 70 y principio de los 80 habia un programa de television que se llamaba MUSICAL EXPRESS😅😅
@Greatski 4 жыл бұрын
Leuk Twan! 👍🏻
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Dank je Jan!!
@jive091 3 жыл бұрын
Fucking fantastic, are they still mates,, why did they only compose one song together 😎
@CurtKobain1234 2 жыл бұрын
I love the sea (c) thru glasses on that beaker face.
@johnmax5652 2 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFULL.-
@MichaelOglesby 4 жыл бұрын
"I would like to win a signed 'Killer' vinyl because a) I don't have the 12" version (only the 7") and b) I'll be lonely without it and that's the killer."
@ScotsPipe 3 жыл бұрын
🎵Adamski ! People is someone people of today should see his discography of Qaulity Work , Go & Discover his Pioneering Sound 🎵😁👌
@kiely4561 2 жыл бұрын
this dude is so damn cool lol
@deadlegification 3 жыл бұрын
Genuine lad
@nikiguymer5840 10 ай бұрын
Loved DADDY CHESTER great m.c!
@furtherinfusion 3 жыл бұрын
Great sunglasses ... where can I get them ??
@spinbackintime883 4 жыл бұрын
Good interview never knew he did the piano for better days legendary grooves as I’m Congress, piano better days still works today, and must have used every acapella over it thank for the music brother
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!! :)
@urabelaeu5511 4 жыл бұрын
WOW, KOOL !..) Humanoid Adamskiiii !!..))
@marjet 2 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@robertstubes 4 жыл бұрын
So the percussion was kind of random. How great is that! He just plugged in the MIDI cable from his drumcomputer into his keyboard and the notes produced these random sounds. That's a great anecdote. B.T.W. If you have forgotten how great this track worked in the club, the live piece you put in the beginning remembers you very quickly. Cheers, Robert
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
Great isn't it??
@_Scintill8tor 3 жыл бұрын
I kind of recognise it.. I have done so myself often enough.. 😂 With midi, sometimes the channels are a bit mixed up, ending up in crazy stuff.
@krisse13 Жыл бұрын
First time I've seen this interview and I can't help it asking myself why he and Moby (truly love the early music they made) never worked together? Thinking the both of them are pretty similar artists
@mattiemclean9882 3 жыл бұрын
Life changing track for me.
@garethluvsthetruth6782 4 жыл бұрын
how do you get all these inrerviews?
@muzikxpress 4 жыл бұрын
I do contact them (or their management) and when they say "yes" we will arrange a time and place ;-) (Sounds easier than it usually is haha)
@MrBeatcreep 4 жыл бұрын
✊🏻
@oldskooll-vinyl-djs 11 ай бұрын
THE TRUE GODFATHER OF RAVE ,,WITH OUT DOUT
@marcop.525 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Boys Noise for revive this hit too
@wifikraftofficial8645 Жыл бұрын
I loved how he mentioned Kraftwerk Gary numan Travis Scott Boy George Sugar babes Whitney Houston Brian eno The stranglers Led zeppelin
@LlewynDaviesTheThird 5 ай бұрын
And The Fall and J Burnell
@godsson7787 4 жыл бұрын
Didnt like how he dissed hearing house everywhere in ibiza. When the song hes best known for is the sound hes dissing. I love killer btw.
@karlmeadows4986 2 жыл бұрын
He wasn't dissin it , he was just saying it's too much and it becomes overkill
@stephanechamotif_rblackwoo4528 7 күн бұрын
Yo adam
@PulpFiction75 4 жыл бұрын
I would like to win a signed 'Killer' vinyl because: I don't need to explain that right? I just really really really want it!
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