Phil Mison
May 15th, 2002 by freddie96
Name?
‘Phil Mison.’
‘Job’?
‘DJ / producer.’
Habitat?
‘Essex / London.’
Hobbies / Passions?
‘Travelling, music, reading.’
Favourite food?
‘Fresh fish, Greek salad, falafel.’
Drink?
‘Guinness, bitter, water, passion fruit margueritas, Havana club & coke.’
Ideal evening chilling at home?
‘Talking rubbish with friends.’
Ideal evening chilling out?
‘Talking rubbish with friends (only somewhere nice).’
Favourite places?
‘Paris, Copenhagen, Ibiza, Dorset, Manchester.’
What are you reading these days?
‘Bill Drummond’s ’45′, Haruki Murakami’s ‘The Wind-Up Bird Chronicles’.’
Are you a political animal?
‘No.’
What gets the goosebumps rising for you musically at the moment?
‘The Gotan Project, Optimo, Morgan Geist.’
Top ten influences of all time (musical or otherwise)?
‘Penguin Café Orchestra at the Union Chapel in ’95. Kent / Modern label. Boys Own / East Grinstead ’89. Mike Leigh (‘Nuts In May’). Aficianado, Manchester. José Padilla at le Cafe del Mar. Homer Simpson. Laurel and Hardy. Marvin Gaye. My girlfriend.’
What are you working on at present?
‘Trying to finish my album.’
What would most like to achieve over the next five years?
‘To finish my album.’
What would you like to see change most in the world over the next five years?
‘Reduction of house prices (no chance), global peace etc. etc.’
Highlight of your life?
‘Too many to mention.’
Top Big Chill moment?
‘Lying on a mattress listening to DJ Monkey Pilot.’
Describe the essence of The Big Chill in a few words…
‘Laughing with friends & good music.’
Phil Mison releases ‘Real Ibiza 5: The Sun Lounge’ (mixed with Rob da Bank) on June 17.
Phil Mison played Chilli Dog on Monday 27 May
