The music industry has evolved through a sea of changes, from percussion instruments to computers and modern gear. However, the essence of music remains the same: it connects with people on multiple levels. Music has become a source of joy even if people don’t listen to the lyrics. The electrifying energy uplifts the mood and sets the mind free from any thoughts. ANTDUAN, the new-age music producer based in Thailand, is setting a new trend here. He is connecting with people through music that is mesmerizing in not just melody but also lyrics.
ANTDUAN discovered his passion for music at a very young age. Back then, the classical piano introduced him to various melodies. During high school, ANTDUAN gravitated toward pop music and also Israeli pop. In the 90s, he first discovered clubbing and the concept of EDM. Since then, ANTDUAN knew what he would be doing for the rest of his life. Progressive house music became his passion, and he pursued it as a career.
From starting his first studio in 2009 to today, ANTDUAN has been focused on connecting melody with original vocals. He is passionate about melodic techno and progressive house and has recently ventured into organic house as well. His music has several elements, but emotion and energy rule all of his songs. Blending two contradictory elements to create sounds that are soul-soothing, fresh, cutting-edge yet familiar is where ANTDUAN’s caliber as a music producer lies.
Long dramatic breaks are another part of ANTDUAN’s signature style. During live performances, he enjoys hearing people applauding his music during these long breaks. This gives him a kind of boost to keep the show going. He usually combines these dramatic breaks with lyrics full of stories that resonate with people from all walks of life. That’s where he manages to distinguish himself from his contemporaries. People not only enjoy ANTDUAN’s energetic rhythms but also pay attention to the lyrics.
“Rain Drops,” released last year, is his most recent success, which has been storming the internet since it dropped. ANTDUAN recreated the famous song with Alexandra Badoi, who worked alongside the iconic Armin van Buuren on “Cosmos.” Together ANTDUAN and Alexandra have breathed new life into this song, earning over 1.5 million hits on almost all digital streaming platforms. Just like fresh raindrops, the song uniquely weaves ANTDUAN’s fresh take on music with rhythms that purify the soul.
Surviving and scaling as a music producer in this extremely competitive industry has been quite challenging for ANTDUAN. He has to dedicate at least 8 hours every day to the studio, out of which most of the time is spent on marketing, checking emails, studying, maintaining Spotify lists, and experimenting with new techniques. Behind every hit track that ANTDUAN has rolled out so far, hours of hard work and dedication have been put in at the studio.
ANTDUAN plans to continue his journey as a producer creating more fresh and unique music for his fans. He dreams of being signed by renowned music record labels like Anjunadeep and Afterlife to get the opportunity to collaborate with more popular artists in the industry.
