Interview: DVS1 explains how festivals are jeopardizing club culture (School of House)

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Few artists in the techno genre are as outspoken as Zak Khutoretsky aka DVS1. In recent years, the Russian-American DJ/producer has been the instigator of many a fierce discussion on electronic music’s most sensitive topics.
Zak is now questioning the rise of big festivals, saying they are jeopardizing some of electronic music’s core values. School of House sat down with him during one of his recent visits to Amsterdam to talk - amongst other things - about the devastating effect of festivals on our club culture.
Interview: Aron Friedman
Camera: Roy Boersema
For School of House
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@churchillcoins8519 5 лет назад

Superb interview, this gentleman truly gets it. As a 45 year old DJ that came up in the NYC underground House Music scene I whole heatedly agree. Festivals and clubs have made the DJ’s the “Star” when the reality is the music, the journey and the emotions are the “Star”.

@KentKaliber 5 лет назад

I would give ANYTHING to have seen the Underground Rave scene of the 80's / 90's --- it looked so much BETTER and higher QUALITY than the new Festival scene.

@dahymster5666 5 лет назад

@@KentKaliber What happened then was people got off their asses and made something happen, because that was all we had. It was new, fresh, it barely had genres, it was just house & techno. I DJ'ed myself in the 90's, never self promoted, never had a face on a flier. I wasnt interested in mix tapes even. All that mattered was that moment in the club.

@bam-skater 5 лет назад

Said that for a long time, it all started changing when the DJ moved out his wee dark corner.

@burger659 5 лет назад

@@KentKaliber it was ! unforgettable !

@outy1978 5 лет назад

@@KentKaliber Check out Quadrant Park - 1990. the clips look totally amazing.

@MakersTeleMark 5 лет назад

This man has some serious integrity. Thanks for the interview.

@AngelkissDj 5 лет назад

He nailed it perfectly, real djs must serve the sound, festivals often are made to make big money n glorify some ego, tomorrowland is only a circus, who cares to see flag from different nations, House, Techno is universal

@daniel223243 5 лет назад

Daccord! Eso es! Yes you nailed it! Nagel auf Kopf!

@kunalkrishnan1156 5 лет назад

Who cares to see flags ... haha ... hilarious view ...rofl.

@danntrev 4 года назад

Lol “real Dj’s” “real artists” what a community of open hearts and minds 🙄

@andrewlavore1447 3 года назад

Agreed a real set with a crowd that’s just there for the music and a dj that knows how to turn the chaos into magic it didn’t matter who u were everyone had somin in common the music

@neonameless9608 3 года назад

Mate exactly my thoughts aswell. Eeverybody glorifying Tomorrowland but its nothing more than the 'songfestival' of festivals. Carnafalesque indeed.

@THEPLEASURETRAP 5 лет назад

Man, this resonates. The commercialization and idolization of DJ's has devolved most parties into cringe-fests...

@grambo4436 5 лет назад

This is why I prefer the rave era of the late or mid 1980's - mid 2000's. Because they let the music do the talking along with the skills of the DJ. Both rave and club music then makes you want to dance.

@Marius-Cristian 5 лет назад

Absolutely agree! John Digweed said: "If you're the biggest DJ in the world, you're in a position where you can play stuff that people don't know and blow people's minds, but if you just chose to play stuff they know just to get a reaction, that's just being lazy.There's no challenge there." "Now you could be the No. 1 DJ and everyone knows your records in your set from start to finish before you've gone onstage, so there's no surprise there,"

@melhorespod 5 лет назад

i remember that! so on point.. i always said something similar.. plus.. meritocracy and technocracy used to be one of the most cool things in electronic music.. and because of that i'm super thankful for that underground..

@daniel223243 5 лет назад

Yes, that's kind of a education for DJing in electrical music. 1. never play a track twice, to often. 2. play what people don't already know. 3. You need a good taste for some grooves, which are special. I was getting that from Sven Dohse one day. Whatever.

@user-sk4wf3ve6z 7 месяцев назад

@@daniel223243as a DJ myself,you play a mixture of what people do know and don't know,people lose interest fairly quickly if your playing obscure tracks they've never heard,you need to lock them in and then keep them so they can discover new tracks as well as get the buzz from hearing something they know every few songs.iv played sets of absolutely killer unknown tracks that get no reaction but if you throw in a few tracks that do know to keep the vibe,everyone keeps dancing.at the end of the day the job of the DJ is to keep people dancing

@zolawilliams1 5 месяцев назад

There’s really nothing like dropping something that you know no one has heard. That gives you a feeling that you want them to feel too. ❤

@Snerdy0867 5 месяцев назад

I could listen to DVS1 talk for hours and hours. He's so keyed in and such a refreshing voice of reason.

@Amarz2013 5 лет назад

Showed a DJ friend of mine with 23 years exeperience this video. They said that you are perhaps one of the few DJ's that fully GETS IT. I am so glad that I got into this music because of you (saw you and ben In SF few years back) Truly A DJ's DJ. Thank you Zack. Keep doing your thing. The real recognize. You inspire me.

@NextSound170 5 лет назад

Same, big up

@djcie1018 5 лет назад

This was a fantastic interview..

@d_e_e_k 5 лет назад

Idk, I think lots of us get it, but the constitution of most people who get it is one that make us not want to engage in or compete with the current party scene.

@guntersaxenhammer6526 3 месяца назад

Pants down.

@MixtapeMagic 5 лет назад

On top of being an absolute genius when it comes to the dynamics of sound, Zak is one of the nicest, most down to earth people you will ever meet. The mid 90's rave scene in Minneapolis was truly a magical place to be! Very proud to see him getting the recognition that he deserves. #612forlife.

@Deepbeatu2 5 лет назад

I've lived in berlin for more than 3 years, going clubbing 2-3 times per month. This guy is the best dj around. The way this guy is able to connect to such a broad audience is fuckn unbelievable...and he's not doing it by playing "well known crowd triggerin" tracks. He builds it, he's really experienced and the more you go clubbing the more you get it. He's the kind of guy who can gets you high just doing his job. Never cared about technique but if you go clubbing often at some point you start making yourself some questions and eventually understand how a fade should be how the volumes should be levelled between a song and another one. this guy is genuinely something GOoD! Best sets i've experienced in the last 3 years where made by him and Parrish Smith

@zentek777 5 лет назад

Any recommendations for a first time visit of Berlin? I am really into Techno, Dark Techno. I will be going for a 1 week trip in June :)

@mithras666 5 лет назад

I recommend sisyphos & berghain as well as watergate, these are amazing to experience at least once. Hidden gems like Club des visionaires (or Hoppetasse) and Point blank are also great imo..

@Deepbeatu2 5 лет назад

@@zentek777 The best advice i can give you is to be open, be nice to people and just enjoy. There's no perfect club. you might also go to Saule...Is in the same building of berghain but a differente room (they won't be open at the same time)

@drgigglesvinyldjsets-kruto1080 3 года назад

It's difficult to get into Berghain depending on the bouncer and your crew. Me and my two buddies from America were denied so we went to a different club. Berghain is known as one of the hardest clubs to get into.

@Ailbts 8 месяцев назад

DVS1 played Berghain this past weekend and his ability is crazy. He was playing fun/danceable tracks and then launching right back into pure chaos as if he knew that’s what everybody wanted.

@ile1973 Год назад

As a 20 year old that just fell in love (and i think its for real) with club culture and electronic music this is such a crazy interview thank you so much for this

@Skunkhunt_42 6 месяцев назад

Hey, its been a yr! Checking in to see if youre still you being you 😉 i hope so. Be you, if ya grandma knits ya a hat, rock it! Be you and youll make whatever scene you dance with more vibrant and less bot like. Create more than you consume🎉

@SeanG86 5 лет назад

i truly wish DJs were hidden more often. i always prefer to dance close to the back of the crowd, where i have space to let my body go wild & really utilize the space. the whole trend/habit of people cramming up onto the DJ box without space to move is just so restrictive & limiting. once you limit your body you are limiting the experience. as Zak says, electronic music is body music. remove the sight or focal point of a DJ box & people would be there purely to experience the music. awesome wanna go to one of his parties!!

@VittamarFasuthAkbin 5 лет назад

one reason I like to dj in front of the dj is because I want to show my appreciation to the music and really feel the experience of someone who understands how to make music. If the dj is bad though I prefer not to dance.

@deanVodkahouse 5 лет назад

@@VittamarFasuthAkbin same I feel connected when I'm facing and can see the DJ playing. If I'm just dancing i can enjoy the music but it's not as good as I feel more connection when i can see the person playing the music

@fungus_am0nguz644 3 года назад

@@deanVodkahouse Me too, like our crew always tried to position itself near the DJ, and then i made rounds to see what the DJ was doing with the mixer and shit. But I understand what Zak is trying to do.

@marivsmvsic 5 лет назад

“Don’t do it for the success, do it because you love this music...one day it will get back to you” . His passion is pure.

@sheldondrake8935 4 месяца назад

he is moving with the beat from the beginning of the set to the end...

@MrPainseeker 5 лет назад

I'm so glad that the Toronto underground scene is still like this!!

@rahulgill7507 4 года назад

lol the Toronto "underground" scene is as commercialized & competitive as any other...from all accounts, MTL and Vancouver are much more grassroots and collaborative

@zolawilliams1 5 месяцев назад

Much love from Toronto. There’s a lot of us out here making great, little spaces and smaller festivals. ❤❤❤

@fuguestate6202 5 лет назад

Amazing interview, wonderful points made. Thank you! I just started getting into edm in the past few years, and I need people to watch this to understand my disappointment with the current trends. I've had to explain to people that there is a surrender necessary to have a full experience in this context, that you have to be willing to take the time to be brought to new areas of inner space. Art is a mutual thing, you get what you are willing to give.

@HOUSEOFMARGEAUX 5 лет назад

thank you so much for this!!! I wish everyone could hear this. Im a dj in NYC and Miami and this is the words I needed to hear. I say this all the time about people judging and not knowing what they are talking about. Great interview! blessings

@xKillYourTVx 5 лет назад

damn dvs1 i could listen to you all day. these 30 min felt so short.. you literally speak my mind, and i also learned some new perspectives. this was awesome - thank you

@Mars_Monkey 5 лет назад

He is so right! That's one of the things that's turned me away from current parties. They make it so much about who's who, rather than freedom of this genre of music.

@daniel223243 5 лет назад

That's really my feeling in the last decade too. Does someone know Carlos Alkalina? That was my last time having a real pleasure clubbing weekend in terrible Berlin.

@ABitShifty 5 лет назад

This is an incredible interview. The intimacy of they way it was back in the day was incredible. Raves in the South East were amazing back in the mid 90s.

@notmynameX 5 лет назад

Seen you many times in Detroit, you are a true legend and I can't thank you enough for this inspirational talk.

@georgebarraza698 5 лет назад

Great video. Thank you for posting this. I’ve learned a lot. It also reinforced what I’m already doing. Cheers

@DavidTramacchi 5 лет назад

Such a great video thank you! On so many levels this relates to the art vs commercial world. So thoughtful thanks!

@atviortke 5 лет назад

I’ve heard him once in London’s Cable club(which unfortunately closed permanently)during after hours, the sound system was so powerful that when he played his “Polyphonic Love” track, thought I could now literally die, the bass was soo rich and simple that it went through my body and like he mentioned on this interview, It shifted shapes inside of me. Really great experience I had. Huge respect for DVS1!!

@Draconus 10 месяцев назад

Oh my, it's so amazing to hear someone talk your thoughts

@gregtechno506 5 лет назад

I'm only mid-way through the interview, but i can already say this is the best f***ing interview i've ever listened to. It's like i'm a younger clone of you, same ideas, same mindset, same visions. You my friend, are my new inspiration to push my music production even harder now. Zak , i hope i can meet you one day in person. Cheers

@djcsts778 5 лет назад

On point! Respect! Hope to experience you again this year! Liked the idea of the no photo policy last time you played at the afterparty of Draaimolen Festival! Keep it up!

@BA-pz3lo 5 лет назад

Dj CSTS why is there a no photo policy at some clubs? Is it because the flash from the camera like dvs1 was talking about?

@Pw614 4 года назад

Lucid and thoughtful words from a true devotee to the art of the craft. No fame chasing here, just really really good advice and respect for quality music. Thank you.

@13hgo 4 года назад

From my perspective, this interview perfectly shows the times we are living. Its time to move forward, it is high time we spoke out about what´s going on, no matter what if its about electronic music, our lives, politics, unfairnesses, etc. let´s all be the driving force for the generations to come!

@Underground.Solution 4 года назад

Legend explaining business techno

@sophiemuller1253 3 года назад

So true ! so honest! This is the most amazing interview i ve ever seen ! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

@vibratemutate 5 лет назад

thank you for speaking so pure out of your soul, that resonated big time with me.

@tatumestes 5 лет назад

I loved everything you said. I am so glad that I got introduced into the scene at the turn of century, bc I feel that I had the opportunity to experience the vibes when people were doing it out of passion. Thank you for this!

@lukeroberts5770 5 лет назад

Good advice, not just for music but for life as a whole. Great video, and very inspiring.

@gavinlamp Год назад

such a great interview, such great knowledge. So much respect

@jonathanporter5223 5 лет назад

Excellent interview! DVS1 articulated his points and views on the topics discussed very well. His knowledge is vast and telling throughout. You know he truly lives the techno lifestyle and gives all around great insight when comparing clubs to festivals. He speaks his mind and knows what he want. A true legend.

@karolynjaranilla7909 5 лет назад

I totally get what he says now. I went to my first "underground" party a couple months ago. Was convinced by a friend to go because he's a big fan of Baba Stiltz. I stepped in and the vibe was great. Just a crowd of around 100-200 dancing. For a moment I was worried I couldnt see the DJ but as the night progressed I grew to not care. I didnt even realize Baba didn't show up until 3 hours in. All the DJs had amazing back-to-back sets. I never knew I had so much energy to dance since I was awake the whole day(?). After that show, I just want to chase that feeling now. I'm slowly un-learning the commercial aspects of attending shows. I'm starting to see how much "seeing" people at festivals affected my relationship to the art they wanted to portray.

@rubberchix 5 лет назад

eccies

@hugefan6574 4 года назад

interesting to read an american pov. in Europe, this is not the same.

@fungus_am0nguz644 3 года назад

Welcome to the scene!!! Enjoy

@lolhappyOO7 5 лет назад

Major respect for the obvious love he has for the music and the scene. Doing it for the passion of the music is the only true reason to become a DJ. I'd love to know more about his experiences organizing a scene- I am currently trying to get a community together in Birmingham, AL centered around a love for house, deep house, and techno. I have a good bit of experience in organizing parties in Amsterdam, but the infrastructure and the commercial nature of doing events there is so different than the DIY experience I've had in Birmingham so far. I'm sure I could learn a thing or two from DVS1!

@Buzz9530 5 лет назад

I totally have your back on this.. a passionate artist here from the Uk, Who wants to do everything for the scene and community over here.. so much truth here. this video is amazing for finding out who those passionate ones are around the world... Zak, as a fellow artist, producer and lover of the underground, I would love to meet you one day.. I could learn the world from you!

@simonvegas793 5 лет назад

Couldn't have put it better bro!

@neurokillkillkill Год назад

The most true interview I see in the music since too much time

@ferisancupevski3147 5 лет назад

Thank you for the real talk!!

@13hgo 5 лет назад

oh my gosh! Zak is such a clever human being... fortunately he's putting a great amount of common sense into the scene with his words. Pure wisdom, pure passion for the music...that´s it! Thank u so much!

@benji.B-side 5 лет назад

He is very honest and wise as fuck about things. Very refreshing to hear a DJ who sticks to his roots and artistic credibility. No sell out and let the passion be the driving force!

@djplaycbo 4 года назад

what great interview.. i always dive back to it..

@drumcode420 Год назад

Zak, I am looking forward to hearing you tonight in Denver. I'd love to shake your hand sir, this and other interviews that you did are speaking the truth about the scene through the eyes and brain of an old school raver. We have so much in common when it comes to the opinions of the scene. Well done dude.

@InternetThe 5 лет назад

This was inspiring, both as an electronic music enthusiast and as a person trying to build a (non music related) career. Thanks!

@hhresident 5 лет назад

love the experiment of taking the DJ's presence out of the dance experience... but I do appreciate the choice of either falling back on the dance floor and closing my eyes (for hours) - or seeking to connect to the DJ and their physical engagement. The body language of a DJ vibing with their own mixing and selection, how they anticipate their music, react to their music or react to the crowd is not necessarily taking away from my dancing. I don't dance in isolation. The dancefloor experience is about sharing moments, reactions and emotions - with other dancers, but also the artist. So much in DJing seems to be about reading and connecting with the crowd. Vice versa, and especially in long and more artistic sets, your presence allows me to understand where you're coming from, where you'll take things. Seeing the DJ's demeanor and body language can help establish the level of "trust" based on which I might follow the "left and right turns" blindly, in the end.

@100nni 5 лет назад

i totally agree. Thats why I prefer places with smaller, lower dj booths, not the big festival ones. I don't really need to see the dj all the time but I like the though of them being with me "on the dance floor"

@pistolen87 5 лет назад

I kind of agree with his take on club vs. festivals, but I think there's room for both. I've been to festivals like Dekmantel with around 30 000 attendees and love that I can see such a wide range of DJs and live acts during the course of three days. I also like when some acts put on big shows with lazers, strobs and other trippy visualz; you can rarely get that experience in a regular club. Having said that, most of the time I prefer to go to smaller clubs. Usually the sound is better and the DJ can play more intricate tracks, without losing details in the music. The balance between dance functionality and musicality is better. Also, I'm not 20 anymore and partying three days in a row is just too much for me.

@niadonnis 3 года назад

True. Festivals like Timewarp are a unique experience. Amazing productions & educated crowd make it a proper festival. Others like Sunwaves & Exit festival are quality too

@Rob-jq2uj Год назад

💯 agree with everything especially about how big festivals encourage/promote the lowest common denominator-ifacation of the music.

@Viscosity4 5 лет назад

Great interview man. The realest of the real

@djcie1018 5 лет назад

I was lucky enough to play all sorts of venues back in the day (47 year old BTW), now I play at a bar (every few weeks) that can hold 40 people max and i love it. The punters appreciate a real vinyl set (not to disrespect other DJing methods). DVS1 is articulate and speaks with knowledge and passion.. Fantastic interview. Thanks for posting.

@vaagfiguur3980 5 лет назад

You put a lot of thought in this, and thanks for that, now I can just pass people a link to this video, when they want to take me to a festival.

@ibig9361 4 года назад

This an insightful, amazing interview . I had the opportunity to go to a few (illegal “uncommercial” raves in the 90s.) - in the northeast USA and in England and Germany . I never knew where the dj was. it wasn’t my thing at the time, but I went with friends and definitely noticed a “feel”, and I wish I could go back becuse id appreciate it more . Here 30 years later it’s still not my “thing”, but I very much appreciate it- when it’s done well- and that feeling has stuck with me the whole time. I agree with his points regarding the whole experience . Seeing clips of these festivals on RU-vid has always made me feel just kinda sad that the magic is gone . I do think you have to be careful to not give in to the “I’m more punk than you” mentality . Still, agree with him that the two scenes are totally different and shouldn’t be blurred .

@gavinkerslake 10 месяцев назад

In the early 90s I went to underground DJ events mostly at pubs (Adelaide SA) that were failing or had failed. No flashing lights, just brilliant music.

@brijnich 5 лет назад

I always felt lost at massive events, like the vibe was completely missing opposed to being in a smaller venue with a group of people on the same mission as you. Easy to get lost in the idea that bigger is better when in fact a much more intimate experience leads to a deeper connection.

@deanVodkahouse 5 лет назад

Totally how I feel! I don't like big venues as you lose that vibe that small venues have

@tomerle 5 лет назад

Very important messages and courageously expressed. Respect.

@bjfarren915 5 лет назад

Colloquially , I have a pocket full of things to say regarding this very raw & honest interview . Where does one begin ? How about this . . “ It was music to my ears “ upon hearing Zac's comments . . Respect to you for keeping it real. I am quite sure other passionate music lover , lover’s , producers & dj's like myself agree with the content of your interview. 26 years ago I can safely say most Dj’s were “ Marching to the same tune “ with “ Only one thing in mind “ . . And that was to creatively spin & actually mix records live with the intention of providing a soulful experience enhancing the journey for us all. Oh . . " How times have changed ". We're have the freaks gone . . ? After a working week going to a club or abandoned warehouse supporting your local talent was the thing to do. It was a release cut'n loose & bust'n out. Dj's were credited for reading the crowd adjusting their set's accordingly, taking you on that journey to cloud nine. I think the theme song for this interview should be . . “ Fat Boy Slim - Star 69 “. ^V^ P.L.U.R

@oneworld-onefuture4448 5 лет назад

so clear and authentic! thx dvs1

@SokeSleezy 5 лет назад

This interview spoke to me. Thank you.

@PaulLuckey 5 лет назад

You Sir, are a breath of fresh air. Thank you .

@atikmakesmusic 5 лет назад

really amazing interview. Big up DVS1!

@BrianArchinal 4 года назад

Authentic, talented and humble. We desperately need more of this.

@antoni_9929 5 лет назад

Thank you DVS1. I have only been listening to techno for about 4 years now but it really saddens me out to see techno changing so quickly here in Holland especially. However i still believe the core values are still for most people what gets their attention (the intense bass, special vibe, freedom to enjoy music as you like). I just hope we can keep the purity alive that's driven by passion for music and show more people to focus on the basics for a great party instead of being distracted by the 'sick' line-ups.

@VincentHondius 5 лет назад

Go to Rotterdam rave. The real spirit still lives there, or if you feel like going for a longer drive, go to Kompass in Gent. Best warehouse/club experience you can get in Benelux

@ozybrks 5 лет назад

great to hear this point of view,. I feel there is hope. thank you man!

@DelasVC 5 лет назад

Balla zoltán honestly i fear, that there is no hope.. seeing all of the even most passionate promoters and even founding fathers of this culture turning it into a lucrative business really turns me off.. but who could blame them! They are not the youngest anymore, they have the opportunity to really gain wealth.. most of us would probably do the same..

@niallhansberry4683 Год назад

As someone who has played in a small intimate setting with a huge sound system I can confirm that the music becomes the main point of the night. When I have attended huge festivals with large crowds and huge stages it changes the vibe, the most enjoyable experiences are when you are shoulder on an intimate dancefloor with less lights and visuals.

@MsJoentje 5 лет назад

Very good interview with wise words! Thank you!

@marshlong 6 месяцев назад

I can listen to DVS1 talk for days, so inspiring

@grandmasterjo1 5 лет назад

Music Festivals are like a circus. Many acts and you have the clowns who try and make you laugh but cry within. Festivals are big money, less music and a cult to be seen at. The passion within DVS I flows because he passionately followed his dream, the vision of being yourself and let your music speak. Few can voice an opinion like he has, this man has a conviction and is proud of it. Cheers boy 👍👍👍 A DJ is a DJ when he can handle a club playing for 6 hours.....and tell a story.

@redkem80 7 месяцев назад

This is honestly one of the best DJ interviews I’ve seen. I’m not even into Techno/House that much, but even I wanna go and see him DJ now! 😂

@PICO_BE 5 лет назад

amazing interview. Very inspiring !

@1904... 10 месяцев назад

Much admiration and respect from Portugal 🙌

@ModulerDrone 5 лет назад

Such a good perspective on modern dance music "consumption" Needs more views, spread it out!

@shaneo82jer 5 лет назад

He’s speaking a lot of truths . At 37 I still go to techno Gigs , festivals . Not as many as I would like to . But Sometimes when they 5,6,7 hours sets it can become stagnant . They play 2-3 hours and your attention is captured for the full set , you leave thinking wow . Each to their own at the end of the day 👍

@Kablehead 4 года назад

This is a great interview! Very wise words. Looking at each other while dancing is something that has been forgotten in certain scenes. It's a different experience. But nevertheless i had one of the greatest club nights dancing to an 8 hour DVS1 set while most people looked in his direction. :)

@ElectricFlower6 5 лет назад

great, great interview

@RISK-BREAKER 5 лет назад

This interview is everything 💖

@benji.B-side 5 лет назад

I loved those early days of getting together with a few others to put on a House/rave/electronic night, and all night, till the break of dawn, at times. The creativity we had in finding and setting up a room, blag equipment you lacked, what you needed, borrow a projector off a friend, ask someone to borrow their camouflage nets for the ceiling, a few bed sheets on the wall with graffiti or art on them by budding artists, strobe light, etc, sorted!! Some of the best times ever, dark, intense and phat beats and music!!

@NickelPawlust 4 года назад

Cymatics is the term he was searching for. Great talk--so much this.

@meman24 5 лет назад

Bless up!!

@MAMP 5 лет назад

This is one of the best DJ interviews I've ever seen. It really, really makes me want to go hear him live.

@KALIVireshwara 5 лет назад

its out of this world

@UncleBen-fd5xi 5 лет назад

Heared him twice @club118 barcelos who sadly closed few weeks ago Would love to go back to one of this nights.

@cmjones83 5 лет назад

Do, he's an incredible DJ.

@LiveHipHop93 Год назад

heard him 2 weeks ago, he's amazing

@iamsouldust 5 лет назад

Great open minded talk! Waouw, feels good to hear that, it fully resonates

@deepintheslums 5 лет назад

Love the devious one!

@camilamart114 2 года назад

I have heard him playing twice, the first time was all night long party, beautiful experience. This is the kind of interview you will see within a few years and everyone will say "he knew it".

@otofori9802 5 лет назад

i agree about festivals. but in an underground club i like when the dj is part of the party and transmit that vibe.

@leozebiosthor6242 5 лет назад

That was spot on!!!! Tks for the wise words Zak. Peace

@jaesindnb6197 5 лет назад

Big up brother!!!!! Couldn’t have said any of this better!

@JOAQMusiko 5 месяцев назад

What an awesome interview and pretty much explains what i have thought about current music scene. Also the bit about dancing next to speakers is spot on. I used to go straight to the massive speaker and dance all night feeling the bass and hearing rhe crystal clear sounds coming out of it. It was an awesome experience. Would be good to know how his club night with no visual of dj, is doing and how sucessful it has been. I have been thiunking of doing a similar night here in sydney.

@sal4771 5 лет назад

No doubt the years of experience is being expressed through free-form improvisation, And thank you for that .. it's an understanding that with the upmost respect to the electronic music fans lack completely and unfortunately only some electronic music `enthusiasts` accumulate\procure this understanding and as I've learned through years of experience and dedication that there's a very big difference between a fan and a enthusiast but a very thin line between accumulating a prospective and procuring gradually the understanding of-course. Thank you Zak Khutoretsky for explaining what many compelling Artists don't have the audacity to, can't be interpreted better than you did literally this video made my day.

@urbanfabric 5 лет назад

DVS1 I absolutely agree with everything you said in this video. I have been in this scene for the past 20 plus years as a DJ, promoter, and supporter of this culture. I equate the festivals now as no more than the modern day equivalent of an 1980's hair metal concert spectacle. That's fine if that's your thing, but that's not what got me into the music. It was the feeling of the music on massive well-tuned sound system and not knowing what or who was playing just as long as your mind and body were blown to another dimension in the process. (RIP K.F.) I live in Birmingham, Alabama and we have no underground music scene here. I gave it my best effort to make it happen during the 1990's to mid-2000's but now it's devoid of any underground substance musically speaking. Regardless of my place in life, or success (what little I have known) with this global scene, I'll keep my passion and love for house music...forever. They can try on the next fad or flavor of the month and like always, move on to the next. Kids want to go to festivals now. Can't blame them. I just won't join them. Now get off my lawn! Respect.

@benji.B-side 5 лет назад

Good post!! Cannot beat the Underground scene. Great music always evolves and gets commercialised and in most cases, always for the worst. But there will always be Underground scenes, that are fresh and pure for us proper music heads!! We just let the art and creation of the music speak the loudest in little dark places, away from the bright lights and attention.

@paupau93 5 лет назад

I just cant see why one wouldnt ve able to do the same thing at a festival though? I'm going to a festival (so I'm a bit biased I suppose) but I'm not going for the line up. I want to feel the bass on my body, share the experience with more people and feel a connection. I feel that there should be space for both. I feel like, just like there are people who like more intimate settings, theres people who Dont like that and rather have a more....open party I guess. Just a perspective. Personally, I feel like I can enjoy the music (yes, still without knowing the dj) even if it's at a bigger festival. The music doesnt change for me. Just the setting.

@urbanfabric 5 лет назад

Amen to that! @@benji.B-side

@urbanfabric 5 лет назад

I hear you man. You and I come from two different perspectives on vibe is all. Respect.@@paupau93

@paupau93 5 лет назад

Cool to see other perspectives though! Respect :)

@RakanMallak 5 лет назад

Love this!

@AR-wb6vc 5 лет назад

Awesome with the booth being in balcony.

@SashaZvyagin 5 лет назад

Love it. Just love it. So on point.

@RockstarUniversity 4 года назад

Thanks dvs1-san, I’m now addicted to make techno tracks on my laptop and holding some party in my local. I sometimes feel loneliness in local groups, they do not has passion or real motivation for purely music. And I’m planning to go out for music passion. I go for techno. I die for techno. Thanks.

@steveworrell 5 лет назад

This is exactly how I feel. Great words.

@buenadan0001 5 лет назад

Much respect and love for underground dance music culture world-wide, then, now and always. Know your roots, then get back to them.

@TK-ne2yo 5 лет назад

This is all spot on. Mad props for him telling it like it is. I think the one thing about not actually physically seeing the DJ but rather just hearing the music / seeing visuals is unique, however, I still want to see the DJ, they don't have to be on some grand stage or a ton of light on them, but to me seeing a DJ I really admire Its like a awe moment, if that makes sense lol. Personally I like festivals and clubs but have drifted more towards the club scene, festivals allow you to see a lot of DJ's in one go and have a awesome atmosphere (usually) but the club is where a DJ really shows their quality and typically longer sets.

@Seekyourtruth777 5 лет назад

I’m 46 the first underground rave scene I went to was in 1989 in downtown Los Angeles where we had to drive to certain locations to get directions 🧭 it was a journey to get there and was so much fun . It was all about the music and not the DJ . Everyone dancing 💃🏼 and enjoying the vibe . I’m grateful for the 1990s club / music scene . Great interview I agree with so much with what he’s saying :-)