Chriss Of The Quasar

Chriss of The Quasar
Dj Chriss - Horváth Krisztián - was born on 26th of October, 1977 in Budapest. The thought of playing music came at an early age, he built his career step by step, working hard. He made an entrance behind the turntables as early as 1994 and has been a frequent guest of the best clubs of Hungary. In 1997 Club Korona became the official stage of BPM ( Booking Promotion Management ) and Global Underground Management which meant performances of John Digweed, Sasha, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren and similar well-known names. Krisztián was resident here so he had the honor to be warm-up DJ at all events. The mix album of Nick Warren - Global Underground from Hungary - was recorded here as well.
In 2001 BPM and GU moved to HOME in Budapest where Krisztián could play next to the best ones. In the same time he was the resident in Pacha – Hungary for 2 years. Soon he got invitations from abroad. He played at Love Parade in Berlin, at the Creamfields, Summer of Love and Hradhouse festivals of Prague just as in almost all of the neighbouring countries. On July the 26th he was invited to one of London's superclubs, The Cross to an event called Renaissance night. It was there that one of Britain's most prestigious magazines, MIXMAG interviewed the young talent. This was followed by appraisal on the Dutch site www.xpander.nl .
The first invitation to Tokyo came to Anthony Pappa's Global Underground debut party. He has been a regular guest in Tokyo and Osaka since then.
In 2003 his first mix CD is published called Directions.
He founds THE QUASAR with his friend Ritchie. Their first track Together is played in John Digweed's radio show on Kiss 100.
In 2004 he founds his own Label called Foundation Records, where his next mix CD named the Trip is released.
In 2005 his new maxi Cd and vinyl October is published which brings acclaimed fame. It enters John Digweed's and Hernan Cattaneo's hit list and is also played in three different versions in Digweed's Kiss 100 Radio Show. Hernan played it at Metro Dance and it is liked by names like Dave Seaman, Anthony Pappa, Desin Masyello to mention but a few.
In 2005 Krisztián gets invited to Slovakia's biggest party to Tiesto's on Tour in Bratislava.
The same year he starts an own online radio programme on www.justmusic.fm which is called Monitor. Soon it became the most popular online radio at Hungary. Live sets were played here by James Zabiela, Anthony Pappa, Desyn Masiello, Nick Warren etc…
In 2006 he made a tour in Thailand where he was lucky enough to play at the world famous Full Moon party at Koh Phangha entertaining 10-15 thousand people. He played also in several clubs at Koh Samui.
In 2006 he was asked to make the first official mix Cd for Just Music fm. This was followed by a tour with 14 stops.
In 2006 an exclusive new mix album - named Live - was released, four of the tracks were written by The Quasar, but all the others were remixed by them!
In 2007 The Quasar was asked by John Digweed to make an exclusiv half an hour producer mix, only from their own material, which was played in Transitions podcast.
Since 2001 he is DJ of the Year and gets awarded Mix CD of the Year on several websites. Besides his label and Quasar get awarded first or second prizes.
Chriss represents a unique music style. It makes no difference if he makes a warm-up or a full time performance, his play's characteristics are always quality and exclusiveness, creating an incomparable atmosphere in any party he performs at.
The Quasar
In 2003 top Hungarian Dj, Chriss and his friend producer Richie formed The Quasar.
They didn’t have to wait for too long to achieve what’s many producers dream, to have your first track on one of the top radio shows. „Together”, The Quasar’s first ever track has been picked up by John Digweed and played on his well respected Kiss 100 radio show. This track was played by most of the famous Djs.
Being ever so inspired by the response, it was time to go back into the studio. Chriss has released a brand new compilation album named Redirection of Sound and one of the tracks on his mixCD, „October” has turned into a favourite track of many DJs among John Digweed, Hernan Cattaneo and Dave Seaman to name a few. Was realeased on vinyl and maxi cd, was played by John Digweed in his radioshow again , but at this time in three different remixes after eachother. This attracted the attantion of many Djs and Promoters in Europe. Their name becomes more and more well-known.
In 2006 they made an exclusive new mix album, four of the tracks were written by them, but all the others were remixed by Quasar! From this album Fokused Records licenced „World Beach”. Jamie from Infusion, Tarkan & V-Sag and Yvel & Tristan made remixes already for this track! Also a video clip made for this track which is played on VIVA, ended on the 1st place of Club Chart! „World Beach” already can be found on Top List of Jody Whisternoff, Hernan Cattaneo, Tarkan and many more…
In 2007 these guys were asked by John Digweed to make an exclusive half an hour producer mix, only from their own material which was played in Transitions Radio Show. Just shortly after they were asked also by Proton Radio for a producer mix. Many tracks from The Quasar are played behind itunes podcasts, Global Gathering, Type party at Cross Club just to name a few. Their tracks are licenced by Toes in the Sand, Fokused Records, Add 2 Basket Records and Foundation Records. Remixes are made by Jamie from Infusion, Soda Inc., Subsky, Deep Collective, Tarkan & VSag Budai & Vic, Yvel & Tristan, Snake Sedric etc.
They won many awards on internet sites just as best producer team, best song, best video.
They represent a unique music style. Their style could be described as house, tech house and progressive with live instruments. Their play’s characteristics are always quality and exclusiveness, creating special atmosphere in any party they performs at.
The Quasar Discography
The Quasar – Opportunity/ Sony music@2004
The Quasar – October + video clip / Foundation Records@2005
The Quasar – Roadnetwork / Foundation records@2005
The Quasar – Funky Spirit / Foundation Records@2006
The Quasar – Ritual of Boogie / Justmusic records@2006
The Quasar – Lovely / Justmusic Records@2006
The Quasar – Funky Town / Foundation Records@2007
The Quasar – Planetarium feat. Andresz / Foundation Records@2007
The Quasar – World Beach + Video Clip Fokused Records@2007
The Quasar – Over The Gravity / Foundation Records@2007
The Quasar - Nectarin / Add2Basket Records@2007
The Quasar – Lost In Childhood / Foundation Records @2007
The Quasar – Silver Fish / Substance Records@2007
The Quasar – Shining / Substance Records@2007
The Quasar – Cinnamon / Substance Records@2007
The Quasar – Twilight on the Mars / Substance Records@2007
The Quasar – October / Substance Records@2007
The Quasar – Roadnetwork /@2007
The Quasar – Together / Toes in the Sand@2007
The Quasar – Sandal Wood / Toes in the Sand@2007
The Quasar – Bonfire / Toes in the Sand@2007
The Quasar – Source of Time / Toes in the Sand@2007
The Quasar – 33@2007
The Quasar & The Pressure – Take Me Over@2007
The Quasar & The Pressure – Bamako@2007