John Summit shares how Tiësto influences his productions

As John Summit continues to sit amongst the most popular DJs and producers of the day, that road was paved by icons such as Tiësto. In a recent interview, Summit discusses how the past influences his own works in the studio.

The story of John Summit leaving his life in finance to dedicate himself to a life in music is one that has been told time and time again. Now the American producer discusses some of his biggest influences and how he approaches dance music through the eyes of past masters. In a recent interview, Summit discusses his passion for past works from the likes of Tiësto, Delirium, and more as he pictures massive audiences affected by the music. In the short clip, he talks about the influence of trance on his own tracks, especially with his work alongside Hayla. Despite consistent output for several years, it was his remix of kx5’s single Escape with Hayla that brought his work to a global audience. Since then, he has joined forces with the vocalist several times, allowing her euphoric delivery to help define his own productions and anthems.

By citing the works of Tiësto and other past stars, Summit reveals his own passion for electronic music and respect for those who built the fanbase and genre to reach its current levels of success. While Tiësto continues to score hits and headline massive festivals, his works have greatly evolved but many fans stand by his early trance productions as some of his best works. Despite the evolution of the industry and artists involved, the roots and base of past hits continue to flow through modern releases. It is great to hear John Summit pay homage to those who came before him and recognize how their works inspire hi own hits.