Episode 20: José Padilla

Jose Padilla

JOSÉ PADILLA is synonymous with Ibiza: a pioneer in perfecting the sun-soaked and chilled-out balearic beat at the Café Del Mar. In this special episode, PADILLA gives an illustrious tour through his musical beginnings, from his adoration of Girl From Ipanema and the universes of jazz renditions to Vangelis’ stunning Blade Runner soundtrack. 

 

Full Interview

“You have to realize the power of playing for a Sunset, you are in front of the strongest star, King Ra is right in front of you… so I do it with a lot of respect… basically every sunset I try to make a soundtrack… it’s a very spiritual sensation… I try to match the last note when the sun goes down into the water… ”

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Illustration by Luke-Edward Hall.