Torin Edmond ( Chicago, IL), Dec 2009

Growing up in Chicago, Torin was influenced by the city’s legendary House music scene. Beginning as a DJ in the early eighties, Torin was introduced to House Music in its infancy, absorbing the rhythm and the groove at such renowned Chicago nightspots as The Warehouse, C.O.D., The Powerhouse, and The Gallery.
In 1992 Torin decided to accept an offer to work with one of the most successful DJ, producer / remixers – Steve “Silk” Hurley as a producer / remixer at Steve’s Silk Productions.
According to Torin, “I was always looking for new avenues to grow as a DJ and Producer.  I wanted to establish myself as a recognized talent among those who made the transition from DJ to producer / remixers.” In order to stay on top of his game for production and remix skills .Serving up Deep House and other aural delicacies, Torin has a sense for moving the dance floor.

It’s not very often that you come across people that somehow maintain consistency over long careers, so when it happens, it’s VERY noticable.  Torin Edmond is one of those people. From DJ to Producer to remixer, the man does it ALL and has been one of the best at it for QUITE a while. He’s one of the best Deep House DJ’s to emerge from Chicago,  head promoter at INNER SOUND SYSTEM ( one of Chicago’s most influential monthly events held at the now defunct Sonotheque), as well as one of the venues resident jocks. This month we’re going to get in the mind of Torin Edmond and learn a little bit about  the relationship between Architecture and Music, fast driving, and Janet Jackson. Ladies and Gentlemen, the December 2009 Edition of Ten2One;  featuring Torin Edmond

1- What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be an architect.  Architecture requires creativity, intelligence and skill.  Musicians, and other artists are all architects.  There’s a tremendous sense of accomplishment after the project is complete and people are using it.  To this day I build both technology and music.

2- What’s your automatic cure for boredom?

Getting out.  I enjoy taking fast, scenic drives listening and to my favorite tunes of the moment very loud.

3- What album must every music lover own?

I have not heard it.  But looking back, I love many of the productions of Quincy Jones.  He is a genius and one of my favorite producers of all time.

4- What’s your guilty pleasure?

Sweets of any kind.

5- On what topic would you be qualified to write a book?

Perseverance.

6- What’s the best Birthday gift you ever got?

A digital SLR.  capturing lifelong memories with it.

7- What did you buy with your very first paycheck?

Music, of course.  It was the main reason I got a job as a teen.  When I was younger, music was everything.  Every dime I earned went toward purchasing music.  Lunch was often a casualty when I was in high school.  I soon realized I needed things like food and transportation.

8-What artist ( from any era ) would you love to produce?

I really enjoyed producing a remix for Janet Jackson in the mid-nineties.  I always enjoyed hearing Will Downing on dance tracks and would love to have produced a track for him.

9- What one personal item could you not live without?

I’m not sure how I would handle losing my music collection.

10- What song is stuck in your head right now?

“What I Am” Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians.

PARTING SHOT:

“There is no “I” in TEAM, but there is one in WIN!”  Michael Jordan

Be sure to check out Torin @

www.thaunderground.com

~ by ten2one on December 5, 2009.