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DJ Mag - Top 100 'Djs' 2011 ;)

Music 0.0

In a interview Jay Haze, a well know DJ/Producer, explained his views on the industry and how hes trying to detatch from it. The interview is a must read for all who simply love music, not only the electronic scene. We are all aware of the machine that is behind music these days, they exploit and brainwash everyone into tasteless consumerists of the now, the new now, the next now. Its all so fast and superficial that its impossible to keep up with it. Printed media, radio, television and internet constantly promote whatever they're bought out to promote and no one cares. ''It's just the way it works in a capitalist society'' people say. Well I haven't heard a more absurd excuse for the contribution for the death of culture. It's all monkey see, monkey do around here.

''I've realized that people have lost touch with being human, they're happy these days with being a product, literally, a walking and talking product.'' Jay Haze

Therefore he proposes a concept called Music 2.0 that recognizes real people, real work and real effort rather than the latest best-buy prophetic bastard that happened to release an album. Well, this is not something ground-breaking but these days you can't just hate the media, you have to be the media (as my friend Jello Biaffra once said). However in my contention we should all go back to just music instead of a improvement on it as 2.0 suggests. It should be 0.0, music as a artistic and cultural manifestation of our present times as it always was. Bring back the human and take the business out of it. That being said it doesn't mean there isn't good music out there, it's just not being recognized and noted as it should.

''My albums have been my greatest pieces of art ever, that I can make. Every single time I have made one, it has been the best that I can do. (...) People didn't want to put that together. The public, that the music profiteers have created, in the moment, tend to be a bit more dumb.'' Jay Haze

Though it is a shame about his labels disapearing, as they were aggregators of quality and vision, still much respect for Jay, he's a breath of fresh air in a otherwise fart-stream of false ideals.

His first single of the LOVE=EVOLUTION album. You can read the full interview HERE.

Drive

In recent times good movies are few and far between, however Drive is an exception to the rule. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn Drive breathes 80's not just because of the soundtrack but rather the characters and visual environment somehow relating to other cinematography such as Miami Vice or Bullit. This film art-noir action piece technically executed to perfection, the lingering shots give the feel of a comic translated into film. It is, however, completely character focused and a slow burner strolling through scenes that keeps on building and building, Nicolas manages to slow our heart rate down at will with dwelling moments that build into jaw-dropping scenes of love and/or extreme violence. The score is one of the vital aspects of the movies ambience. Composed by Angelo Badalamenti acclaimed for his work with David Lynch, his melodic synths complements the movie perfectly. The soundtrack doesnt fall behind, hand picked 80's slow disco style burners. Make no mistake, this is a instant cult movie.

For those in the Vienna (Austria) area the movie will be screening in this years Viennale at Urania and Gartenbaukino at 21th of October 16:00h and 23rd of October 00:00h respectively. Dont miss it!

DIY

When soundcloud introduced the 2 hours limitation for the basic account back in February 2010 i decided it was time to bark at another tree, however my friend Denis Yashin decided to go a little further and make his own music streaming website. It has a clean minimalistic design and ease of use. Sure it strikes resemblance to other established services but who cares, it just works. Also on a music prodution note I can't think of another motto for Denis workflow than instant grooves, releasing track after track his sound is easy and unpretentious. Soundcloud is sure missing a lot more than just 29 euro that Denis did want to pay but as he put it "they DIDN'T FUCKING ACCEPT MY CREDIT CARD :D". I've always been a fan of free stuff, not because i'm cheap, but because i never really believed in money. If you really love doing something you'll love sharing it with others and the simple knowledge that other people are enjoying it, well, lets just say you cant put a price on that and Instant Grooves is an example. Ain't nothing to it but to do it.

Hear it to believe it

Prosumer aka Achim Brandenburg delivers one of the most exhilarating House/Techno mixes I've heard in a while. Made for Panorama bar mix cd series and released on Ostgut Ton his music selection ranges from widely recognizable tracks to some hidden old gems and also some anonymous artists but without ever losing sight of a future sound. The arrangement keeps us right in with listening ears, with some raw track changes in between it always has an harmony or groove that rolls throughout the cd. It was released on 6th May 2011 but it still keeps its freshness, and will for a long time, I believe. Many of these tracks are instant classics, if not classics already, that will stand the test of time. Essential.

Prosumer Panorama Bar 03 Mix