A snazzy ‘sound architect’ and one half of The Teutonics and a regular DJ at the fabulous The Beat Club parties, Ir Vendermeulen creates a ‘sound laboratory’ at parties, utilising bakelite and tapes – as well as the occasional theremin... It has to be seen – and heard – to be believed. Unique.

Real name?
Ir. Vendermeulen

DJ name?
Ir. Vendermeulen

How did you choose It?
I just stumbled upon it.

Vinyl junkie or CDs?
Vinyl, bakelite and tape.

How many records do you have?
What an indecent question! A couple of thousand 33s/45s/78s. More is less...

What style of music do you play?
Space age music, anything before Woodstock! Groovy 50s/60s dance-music and with my sound-lab I also use things like radio, tapes and theremin.

Do you have a regular night?
I try to keep my nights as irregular as possible - sometimes solo, sometimes part of DJ-duo De Teutonics.

Your ideal DJ gig?
It's always fantastic to play at the BeatClub; great atmosphere and a very nice and creative audience.

Last record/CD you bought?
Dr.No soundtrack album - first US pressing (1962), mint condition! $1 on E-Bay!

Current musical obsession?
The (semi)-electronical works of Raymond Scott.

Top 3 all-time dancefloor favourites?
Day Tripper - Mae West
Watcha Gonna Do - Vince Taylor
Batman Theme - Link Wray

Worst request?
Stop playing!

Favourite record stores in Amsterdam?
Flesch, Sound of the 50s, Concerto

Website?
www.underthehat/net/beatclub