Dj Zen Expect the unexpected!

As a Teenager Ronald (Zen) was always charmed by electronic music. He enjoyed listening to synthesizer music and dream away of far away places in the universe. Somewhere in 1983 he heard Techno Hop music, hip hop music with mostly 808 beats and synth sounds. He collected more and more records bought himself a simple mixer (1986) and started to mix with casettes and records counting BPM's. It was in the early 90's he finally got himself some descent record players with pitchcontrol. Which was heaven on Earth!

Visiting his first warehouse Acid House party in 1989 Zen felt strong connection to the music and the forthcoming lifestyle.
Collecting the best tunes and mixing day and night for fun at home Zen developed very talented skills for djing. His ability of mixing smoothly various styles in a perfect flow impressed friends and many party people.

Soon he grabbed the attention of organizers and promoters and many bookings followed. On the dance floors he managed to create atmospheres of ecstasy and euphoria. A international crowd of lovely people grew around him. The music he played connected perfect to the music played on the beaches of exotic Goa. Zen became dutch pioneer of Goa Trance. A new scene was born!

Since that time Zen has been organizing many clubnigts and parties, like in the legendary Mazzo & Trance Buddha (Doors of Perception). Bringing over the most talentful artists from all over the world. Having weekly gigs in Amsterdam Zen grabbed international attention. Gigs all around Europe and Israel followed. Sharing the stage with world's famous artsts (Juno Reactor Astral Projection, KoxBox, X-Dream, Hallucinogen, GMS, Tristan, Ticon, Technosommy, Orion, Phoney Orphants, Beat Bizarre, Symphonix just to mention a few). This way he inspired lots of people to play, enjoy and produce psytrance music. Besides he was involved in the 2 labels Adodisc and Third Mind records.

Over all these years many different styles of dance music passed his hands. One style in particular kept his full and special attention: Progressive Trance. Since 2009 he became member of the Iono Music artist/dj team. In 2010 he started to develop his own production skills after being for some years in various studios of friends (Liftshift).
Next he's involved to start up the new Dutch label SourceCode together with Zen Mechanics, Liftshift dj Riches and dj Saaf. The label is focused on releasing high quality Progressive Trance, organizing events and preparng for the new era which has to come.

In his sets you can expect the unexpected! It's always full of surprises with a magical touch. From pumping, atmospheric Psy Trance to deep groovy Progressive Trance. Everytime Zen manages to create a beautiful flow of various atmospheres, grooves and hypnotizing beats. This all combined with smooth and perfect mixing qualities makes him a beloved and respected dj.

References
VooV and VuuV-DE
Boom-PT
Universo Paralello-BR
Wonderland Festival-DE
Dance Valley-NL
Mystery Land-NL
Namaste-NL
Earthdance-NL
Solstice Ruigoord Festival-NL
Trance Orient Express-NL
Gaia-FR
Natraj Temple-DE
Mazzo-NL
Trance Buddha-NL
Korsakoff-NL