Biography
Mario Basanov (Marijus Adomaitis) is top notch Lithuanian producer, secret studio weapon, slowly but surely heading for world domination. Still in his twenties but solid ten years of production experience behind his back Mario is the one to watch. House, Broken Beat, New Jazz, R&B - Mario’s creative work shows all of these are just names not boundaries.
What really surprises is Mario’s scope and versatility. Lithuanian pop stars knock at his door when they need a proper sounding radio hit. Local dance celebrities do the same when they’re in demand for a new floor destroyer. Lithuanian Progressive icon Ignas I.V. (remixes for 16B and Deep Dish), House ambassadors RyRalio (original production/ remixes for Jay-J, Rithma) and New Ravers Metal On Metal (original production/ remixes for Datarock, New Young Pony Club, Tim Deluxe, Kissy Sell Out) all owe at least a little something to his studio trickery. No wonder American House legend Miguel Migs came up with a remix request lately as well.
And when it comes to more ambitious musical grounds one shouldn’t be surprised to find Mario name checked alongside living legends Bugge Wesseltoft, Lars Danielsson, Nils Petter Molvaer or Eivind Aarset in various live and studio projects such as Lars Danielsson’s album Mélange Bleu.
Recently Mario teamed up with respected Lithuanian DJ, radio host and promoter Vidis to deliver what could be the freshest sounding House music in Lithuania and around. Their first production effort a remix for Atjazz and Robert Owens’ song Love Someone is already causing a stir - it was picked and banged by the likes of Gilles Peterson and Pete Tong.
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Professional DJ since 2002 Vidis took scene by the storm playing lounges, clubs and festivals in all major Lithuanian cities ever since, as well as doing gigs in Germany, Russia, Sweden, Latvia and Estonia.
What makes Vidis obviously different from the others is his style and attitude. With his wide-ranging knowledge of music he blurs the lines of house in every single DJ set.
No wonder he supports Lithuanian performances of the artists as diverse as Steve Bug, Dave Seaman, Satoshi Tomiie, Terry Francis, Ian Pooley, Michael Gray (Full Intention), Sandy Rivera (Kings of Tomorrow), Paul Murphy (Afro Art), Rhythm Doctor, Kevin Yost or even Phil Hartnol (Orbital).
2004 saw Vidis getting into active event promotion. During the last few years he has brought along some of dance music mavericks to rock Lithuanian crowds. Jazzanova, Ame, Dixon, DJ Deep, Atjazz, Charles Webster, I:Cube & Gilb'r a.k.a. Château Flight, Mikael Nordgren a.k.a. Tiger Stripes, S.U.M.O., Rune Lindbaek and Daniel Wang are just the best known ones.
In 2006 Vidis got going weekly radio show 11: one one on ZIP FM to share his music, knowledge and passion.
Recently Vidis teamed up with top Lithuanian producer Mario Basanov to deliver what could be the freshest sounding house music in Lithuania and around.
Their first production effort a remix for Atjazz and Robert Owens’ song Love Someone is already causing a stir - it was picked and tipped by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Pete Tong and Felix Buxton (Basement Jaxx) as well as aired on BBC Radio 1.
And their first solo track called Test is to be featured in triple Defected Presents: Gilles Peterson In The House mix CD even before being signed and released officially.
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