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If you’re learning to dj ou’re probably busy and overwhelmed by choosing the right dj equipment. If not then you’re spending time learning to beat match on a pair of turntables with vinyl, dj cd players (Go Pioneer!) or with dj software (Serato or Ableton Live). If you’ve figured this out then you’re probably out there hustling trying to land gigs. No matter where you are you are probably focusing 100% on your dj skills and building a music collection.
No matter where you’re at in this process of Learning To Dj, its important to take time to get to know the history of the music you play. Knowing where the music came from and how it has evolved will help you as a DJ. Knowing this will give you new found respect for those tracks you play.
Trust me, no matter where you are (beginner or even a seasoned dance floor pro), knowing the history of the music will make you a better DJ!
Theses are the best videos I’ve ever found on the history of the music I love: House Music.
This documentary was filmed and aired by the BBC in London. The series introduces you to the influential names and unsung heros of dance music. The documentary follows dance music from its beginning in New York at the Paradise Garage in the 70′s, to Europe and all the way to breeding new sub genres of trance, techno, breaks, dnb, progress, chill out and the rest of the electronic dance music genres. It takes a look at the rise and fall of the rave scene, the anomaly called Ibiza, night club culture and everything else you need to know about Dance music.
Some of the big name DJs found in this series are Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, and many many others! These guys will inspire you to learn to dj!
The first video in the series is posted above and the rest of the videos are posted below.
This series is siiiiick!
I hope this has as big of an impact on you as it did on me. This series of videos changed my life!
Make sure you take time aside from learning to dj to learn about the music.
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Holy sh*t! Those videos are awesome. Thanks mate!
Wow…
This really shows how far DJing has come. I didn’t realize that dance music (all types) came from Disco.
I also didn’t realize that it all started in New York, Chicago and Detroit since dance music is seen as European music here in the States.
This is officially one of my favorite movies ever.
Thanks Sean!
Brilliant and inspiring.I’m left feeling totally humbled by what a try to do behind the decks.
Oh my god. I’ve never seen a documentary as inspiring as this. Makes me want to DJ even harder if that were possible!
This blew me away so I’m glad this has blown you guys away.
awessome no words it shows ur hard work and dedication towards work yup i got wat iam missing in music coollll
thanks to seangallagher thank u mate
Perfect and amazing tutorial Sean!!!
Though I would like also to see something about the birth and genres of Trance till today’s Progressive.
Thank you.
Dante.
THIS BLEW MY MIND AWAY.IM STOCKED ABOUT IT.THANK U SEAN.
It was actually a documentary for Channel 4 in the UK over several weeks- there is a book accompanying the series as well called “Pump Up The Volume”.
thanx sean
this is radical…am feeling it. thx a bunch.
brother iam totally stunt where did you get these videos.big 5 for disco you made my weekend.thanx a lot