Trance superstar Paul van Dyk admits he would like to have Bing Bang Theory’s Sheldon dancing to his music in a nightclub.

The dance music legend is back in Glasgow this Saturday, and despite his music appearing in a number of films and video games, he still has hope he could be the soundtrack to the hit US comedy.

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He said: “I’m not sure how they’d integrate it, but Big Bang Theory would top the list. That said, I don’t remember a nightclub scene as yet but Sheldon (above) in a club I’m laughing just thinking about! So maybe there’s an avenue.”

The German DJ, who has pioneered that classic trance sound since coming onto the scene in the 90s, returns to Glasgow o2 Academy – and he can’t wait to play to a Scottish crowd again.

He said: “Glasgow never needs any ‘warming up’. It’s always so enthusiastic and ready-to-go. I think that probably goes for the whole of Scotland though.

“In all the years I’ve been playing in there, from my first trip, to my last (in November last year), it’s always been incredible in that, and so many other respects.”

Despite the crowd not needing to be warmed up as Paul puts it, the show will also feature sets from DJs John Askew, Neptune Project, Ali Wilson and David Forbes.

But ravers will no doubt be at the venue to take in a set by the man who is behind so many hits including For An Angel and We Are Alive.

On his set, he said fans can expect “A lot of music and new mixes from my latest album ‘The Politics Of Dancing 3’.”

But the classics will still be played, and even Paul admits he still gets a buzz from dropping the trance anthems the fans want to hear.

He said: “I can say, with confidence, that not only do I get a thrill now, but I’ll always receive a thrill from dropping For An Angel, Home and others.

“If it was ever going to wear off, it would have done so a long time ago.

“That said, it is a different type of kick to playing new tracks for audiences, which I love every bit as much.”

Trance music has had its moments of popularity in the past and has been perhaps overshadowed by the offerings of EDM.

But Paul thinks he has grasped why ravers still enjoy listening to trance.

He said: “I think it has a lot to do with its variety across the spectrum of the sub-genre. When it’s melodic, trance’s harmonies can linger longer, a vocal cut’s lyrics tend to have more meaning and resonance to clubbers and euphoric tends to be able to lift them higher, etc.

“Collectively, across its range, I think those (and other qualities) have inspired a level of passion that penetrates deeper and for much longer than other sub-genres.”

It is this love for trance, which allows DJs like Paul to continue playing it and releasing new material.

The Politics of Dancing 3 was released last year, and Paul will continue to promote the album throughout 2016.

He said: “I’m diving straight back into The Politics of Dancing 3 tour. I covered a lot of ground last year, but the world is such a big place. That means that there are still plenty of countries and cities that I still want to reach with it.”

Having achieved so much in over two decades in the game, you would think Paul would tire of setting himself goals.

But he aptly says, “In regards to goals, the day I stop having those, will be the day you see me no longer doing what I do now!”

When is not djing, the producer loves to hit the kitchen and cook up a storm.

He said: “I cook. A lot! Pretty much whenever and wherever I get the opportunity!”

But the one thing he won’t be doing in 2016 is setting New Year resolutions.

He said: “I’ve never been very enthusiastic about them. The more popular ones (exercise more/lose weight/give up this, give up that, etc) seem to come predestined to fail at some point or other.

“Everything in moderation is the best way, I feel.”

Catch Paul van Dyk at Glasgow’s o2 Academy on Saturday at 8pm.

Tickets start from £27. Visit here