Michael Gray 'The Weekend' The Making Of A House Music Anthem

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Michael Gray shares the story behind one of the ’00s most recognisable dance tracks, ‘The Weekend’.
Gray tell us how ‘The Weekend’ was once a forgotten project on his hard drive, originally inspired by Oliver Cheatham’s ‘Get Down Saturday Night’.
The original version of the track used a simple vocal hook, which when pressed up as a white label took Ibiza by storm in summer 2003.
Subsequently given an official release with expanded vocals, ‘The Weekend’ challenged the likes of Beyoncé and Eminem in the UK charts. Gray also tells us of his awkward Top of the Pops experience, the iconic music video, and how the track is still championed today by some of the world's biggest DJs.
Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world's favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them.
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@DJMag 23 дня назад

Be sure to subscribe and check out more classics in our The Making Of series 🤝

@Wolf78-kx8kt 23 дня назад

Please make "the making of" about Stellar project "Get up , stand Up". 👌

@KJSone 23 дня назад

Subscribed

@mxamboii1983 23 дня назад

Can you do one on "Barbra Streisand" by Duck Sauce

@cheaptp 21 день назад

Alison Limerick “ Where loves lives” please please please !🙏

@mxamboii1983 21 день назад

He's not with us anymore, but maybe if possible do one on Children by Robert Miles

@KJSone 23 дня назад

This tune made Ibiza soooooo more memorable - along with Lola’s theme - my my my - rocking music - soooo many great tracts sooo many great memories

@DJMag 23 дня назад

Anthems!

@TayWoode 23 дня назад

Sounds like you were there roughly same time as me as those ones always remind me of the big ones played in Ibiza 2004 , just like Eric Prydz Pjano playing in every bar, shop, club, restaurant, pool bar in 2008 😂

@TheJuanshouse 23 дня назад

Good times. Stupid Disco!

@KJSone 23 дня назад

@@TayWoode Yeah - 2004, was the best year of my life and my introduction into House music - by 2006, I was a DJ and club promoter in London - that’s how much the music affected me - I came home from Ibiza in 2004 and packed Bora Bora beach into my suitcase - I went 3 times in 2004 - I find it very difficult to put these tunes on now or mix them. The memories are so emotional we still talk about it to this day. Me and my friends - been to Ibiza over 20 times but nothing sticks out like 2004 - I’m so glad you was there to experience it - 🌹

@KJSone 23 дня назад

@@TheJuanshouse stupid disco - legendary track, especially the vocals - 👌

@wadefleming 23 дня назад

A defining tune of the 2000s era... takes me straight back. What a time to be alive.

@TimHoekstra 18 дней назад

Two minute flashbacks, what a time to be alive!

@elektrogstanzl 15 дней назад

THE tune of 2000s clubs 🎉

@LastBastion9999 22 дня назад

Michael is a legend in the house music community - his discography is INSANE! Glad you were able to nab him to explain the creation of this anthem for the world. He seems like a genuinely nice guy as well. Keep on keepin' on, Mike!

@disclosure 23 дня назад

Absolute banger

@AKAmalindos 23 дня назад

What a track, I remember hearing this on radio as a teenager when this was just released, the way that bass drops...goosebumps

@DJMag 23 дня назад

Love this !

@Niko80s 18 дней назад

im in my 40s and still getting goosebumps when listening it !

@SeattleLifeguard 2 дня назад

This track never stopped being cool. I'll never let go of my 12" copy!!!

@Spectrvm____ 18 дней назад

All the 70’s sampled tracks of the time like this one, Lola’s theme, Lady, Music Sounds Better With You, Make Luv etc really defined the sound of early 00’s. I miss it dearly 😢

@jaket282 17 дней назад

He seems like a thoroughly nice chap, his constant smiling is infectious. Nice throwback!

@YUSSEB8E 23 дня назад

Him and John Pearn as Full Intention, legends

@kristoffscuba5466 19 дней назад

Agreed

@medici3365 25 дней назад

One of the Greatest Old Skool Vibes.

@Dezzasheep 23 дня назад

The fact you call this old school horrifies me.

@WillyJunior 6 дней назад

If it's post-2000 it's not old skool, sorry bud

@aphale 21 день назад

I've been waiting for this video since I found out about these "Making Of" series. I believe this alongside Benassi's 'Satisfaciton' and Prydz 'Call on me' (lets leave the Bangalter discussion aside), were the tracks that hooked me into electronic music in my teen years. Definitely brings back good memories.

@DJMag 21 день назад

Glad we managed to include some of your favourites!

@djyems1021 23 дня назад

This along with Lola's theme are my two most favourite childhood house songs when i was a toddler when they were both released in 2004. These are my two of the most favourite house songs ever ever i hold dear in my heart.

@DJMag 23 дня назад

Have you checked out our video on Lola's Theme?

@MichaelGilbank1 23 дня назад

Sammmmeeee

@DaisyyV21 25 дней назад

No way!!! I still play it every Friday!!! 💃🏽🪩 Such a gem of a song!! ❤️❤️

@DJMag 23 дня назад

The best way to start the weekend!

@neiloughton 23 дня назад

Everything this man touches is absolute gold.

@samsnite 11 дней назад

Thank you Michael Gray for this banging emotional tune! Still gives me goosebumps like the first time i heard it when it was new!

@Meechooilka 19 дней назад

Michael Gray is such a talent! Still working, still relevant, still serving it to the children.

@tman1890 18 дней назад

My Fridays never pass without listening to The Weekend original 12" mix/vocal mix/ i even watch the music video as it fits the song perfectly🤌, it's now a routine i swear... Michael Gray did a number on this one ❤ 🇿🇦

@TheSupercharger1981 23 дня назад

Duke - So in love with you (Full Intention remix) guaranteed to get anyone on the dancefloor.

@andymallon6440 19 дней назад

Amazing remix that is. Still gets mentioned now.

@Makenzyfly 5 дней назад

thanks, it's really a banger !

@paulhelsby 23 дня назад

Iconic, Timeless, Generational spanning, from a generational talent. Michael Gray is still killing it. I still buy every Michael Gray release and remix he puts out on Traxsource... and they all smash the dancefloor. Give this man his flowers in the history of House, Disco-House, Nu Disco, Soulful House that he deserves. A bonafide Legend. Up there with Dave Lee, Grant. Nelson, Dimitri From Paris for me.

@user-iy1kn1ly9y 19 дней назад

The weekend and Lola’s theme might be the most iconic dance tracks ever

@richboy900 10 дней назад

Axwell feel the vibe also, around similar time. Good times

@dehendriklechatwillekens 15 дней назад

omg. what a radiantly happy face and guy. makes me smile too

@mcgherkinstudios 24 дня назад

I can’t wait for this video to begin!

@jadeduh4555 23 дня назад

Till this day!! I can't stop jamming to this instant classic. In the 2000s, house had a New Old sound.

@jamesgardening7451 3 часа назад

fantastic to learn Michael was Full Intention loved those tunes and remixes

@iankirmann 6 дней назад

How can it be really possible? Just recently started digging into discography of Michael (heard only Full Intentions before) and now my favourite channel makes the video. Universe is really talking)

@DVDVization 23 дня назад

Hands down, a top song which is still very often played in Belgium on friday. I love the vibe!

@willNNN 7 дней назад

Absolute banger of a record that I still play regularly 🔥🔥🔥

@DJMethod415 23 дня назад

I discovered this song living overseas in Hong Kong when it came out and have been playing it ever since. Absolutely legendary track I spin it all the time

@frandevereaux 10 дней назад

fantastic to hear him speak about his career. I had not idea he was behind Full Intention.

@fraktalfox 16 дней назад

One of the greatest house records of our time

@PopulationProblem 17 дней назад

A timeless, perfect, simple piece of dance history...a go to tune, a pick me up tune, a getting ready tune, a "the dancefloor needs filling" tune. The best thing is we DON'T need to wait til the weekend

@kjwworldwide 20 дней назад

I played this at my job 3 years ago and now it's a theme at work every Friday

@ZacharyAghaizu 23 дня назад

One of my favourite house songs! The synth Chords just give me goosebumps! The sample chopping and vocals! This song is candy to the ears.

@TheTrancemaster90 22 дня назад

aahhh, at that time house music was so lovely, nostalgia hits hard

@krooner 23 дня назад

Thank you sir for making the night back then worth living. How was these days...

@ar_nim 15 дней назад

Not just a cool tune, but Michael Gray is such a cool guy as well! Enjoyed this interview.

@DJMag 15 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@CJ-gp9yh 23 дня назад

I was a working nightclub DJ in Japan when this record came out, I’d been playing all the Full Intention remixes he talked about.. but when this record came out it was absolutely massive! Thanks Michael Gray for all the great tunes!

@HarveyMmusic 13 дней назад

probably in my top 5 of all time

@rishipatel3665 23 дня назад

used to play this 9am on a Monday on the bus to work!

@gaz909909 7 дней назад

I just want to be clear how much Michael's work, from Greed (instantly thinking of Baby D - So Pure), Full Intention (I chased down as much of their work as I could in the 90s - First Choice Armed And Extremely Dangerous probs being a stand out for me) and then The Weekend - I remember playing the original with the epic opening out to a crowd and it was SO ICONIC!! Still is. This man's work is exemplary and the groove levels through the roof. Thank you so much for the vibes!!

@DominikOliverCseh 23 дня назад

Michael Gray what a legend. Everything he touches become gold ❤

@tellerrecords 23 дня назад

LEGEND!!

@ValerioReali 23 дня назад

Each production or remix he makes it's pure class , his music never sound too old .

@Bthelick 18 дней назад

You don't hear a progression like that often. 1 2 b2 6 in house is unique. that's why I always loved it ❤🔥

@mort6727 15 дней назад

I was a kid when it was released...it was and still my favourite tune many years after 🎉🎉 just huge banger!!!

@andysgtslick4425 23 дня назад

I remember when it came out so many house DJs here in AU were freaked out by the way the rhythm stutters in that little fill that happens at the end of every 4 bars.. now it's just embedded in our minds :) Brilliant record.

@JohnnyHouse 22 дня назад

The Weekend (Original 12" Mix) - no words needed

@j_s_w 23 дня назад

Great days at uni to this track. Fair play for him to credit the singers and everyone involved. Doesn’t happen a lot.

@bigmanmike12 17 дней назад

One of the records that made me follow a career in music, thank you Michael you inspired so many producers

@dwaynelarose278 22 дня назад

Wow love how he low key throws out the fact that is part of the group FULL INTENTION! I love them!

@slydelvecchiomusic 18 дней назад

Man what a tune!! Forever a banger

@user-lz1xm6ez6t 5 дней назад

This was a very big tune in South Africa in the early 2000s , this is a classic

@paulmulligan2895 17 дней назад

still sounds top class, such a tight production

@angelicMisha 14 дней назад

I was 15 or 16 when it came out and I was instantly amazed, impressed and hooked. A classic for eternity, thank you Michael!

@AfroSamurai1089 10 дней назад

I used to think this was a South African house track. So much nostalgia.

@RVDENT 23 дня назад

Legendary track

@JamieByrne1977 18 дней назад

Never been to Ibiza. Wasn't a big club guy but this damn this song is SO of a time. It's sexy, deep, nostalgic and haunting.

@6eneration 23 дня назад

This song started a new era of House music in my opinion. That bassline, pad, lead and vocals are so on point in this track. A timeless masterpiece and my favorite 00's tune. Michael Gray simply is a genious

@rubbish90 19 дней назад

Just such an iconic tune, glad Michael's able to look back with great pride

@djassassinuk 22 дня назад

Always been fond of this record and Love a bit of Get Down Saturday Night by Oliver Cheatham too!

@bluesdeliciousmusic 23 дня назад

It was a good time for house music, so much great releases in those years. The weekend brings back good memories from that period, nice to hear the story so thank you!

@djemmay 20 дней назад

I’ve been collecting Michael’s music since his Greed days, and Pump Up The Volume is still one of my all time faves (RIP Ricardo Da Force). Full Intention remixes of Duke, Michelle Gayle, East 57th St, Black Connection and The Fog,soundtracked the 90’s for me. The Weekend is one of my favourite tracks due to those lush pads in the breakdown. It’s great to hear how the track came about. Thank you.

@jockstrapper 17 дней назад

His remix of Scope's Be my friend and Somewhere Beyond bring a smile to my face everytime, so many good memories!

@Music_Blueprint_78 16 дней назад

I have thrown this song on a few of my mixes. Outstanding melodies and bassline!

@pcpassion5616 23 дня назад

Still get goosebumps when I hear this

@Targus28 14 дней назад

Played his His Still In Love With You Remix last weekend at a gig in Atherton. Always goes down a treat and that track still doesn't sound old even thou it is.

@SJSnowdon 22 дня назад

this man just felt every producers dream, well played buddy

@abijahmaniaco 23 дня назад

I first heard it as the opening track of The Disco Boys Vol. 5. A masterpiece in every respect. 🙌

@pauljakeman 22 дня назад

Absolute timeless house track. Really good seeing how it came around.

@RD-qn4gt 18 дней назад

One of the GREATEST HOUSE TRACKS EVER!!!! I was on fire when I 1st heard this in the early 2000's. It became the sound track to my life.

@Yankeeyumstore 23 дня назад

Well the weekends finished in the UK so thanks DJMag

@DJMag 23 дня назад

Only 5 more days to go !

@traceywoods405 8 дней назад

Michael Gray absolutely incredible … this is such a fantastic interview , loved watching …. ❤❤❤xxx

@DJAUDIO1 20 дней назад

I literally play it every week at my events. Such a feel good banger.

@Cargo_Bay 16 дней назад

Love the channel and videos you do with artists about classic hits! It would be dope if sometime you do one of these on any of the people involved of these tracks: "Get Away" by Maxx, "U Got 2 Let The Music" by Capella, or any 2 Unlimited track tbh.

@marchkg8935 15 дней назад

Huge respect to you Sir; great track and greater tracks as Full Intention. I love the story behind it and the touch of humanity about the little twins!

@GeorgeBeyond 23 часа назад

Great guy, great story! Love that track, especially without the vocals.

@Mixthisway 18 дней назад

The Thing i love about Michael is he's so down to earth, Such a nice guy & i wish him all the success he deserves !

@camtyler3576 20 дней назад

It's always hard to say what will happen with these brilliant records when they are released. One thing is for sure though. Music with soul will forever be authentic and it will be enjoyed in many different ways. I for one, will continue dancing to this particular record until I can't dance no more. Peace.

@ohill5 19 дней назад

Ah, such a tune! My first ever (and not particularly good) warm-up set, Tall Paul was headlining, and he gave me a proper education on what a good set was - I was in awe at the time. But…there was one tune he dropped and it blew the place up, no-one had heard it before, I certainly had never heard it before , and it was of course - Michael Gray “The Weekend”. Few months later, had my first trip to Ibiza, and I heard this song again in Eden and the same thing happened. A classic, an anthem, and will always be in my all time top 10 for this reason.

@DJMag 19 дней назад

Been hearing it ever since! Great story

@Blackmamba12345 15 дней назад

Such a classic track this

@mattsephton 23 дня назад

Great to see his appreciation of his own success! It's a classic. Great idea to spot a sample in Get Down Saturday Night that nobody else was using.

@RUANFREITAS 23 дня назад

Awesome. thanks dj mag

@FiloMJ 19 дней назад

after seeing this, I feel emotional and I don't know why simply amazing

@imrebese5502 15 дней назад

"Get Down Saturday Night" was also the base for another house classic anthem: "Room 5 - Make Luv" was also sampled from that song. It's very interesting to see how a great classic can inspire producers in 20 years time, to create new records from it. And now these songs are also 20+ years old...

@djpedrocarrilho День назад

Fantastic tune! I was lucky enough to work with Shena a decade ago, incredible voice

@DELUNA_ofc 23 дня назад

imagine creating an anthem like thisss !!!!

@SpacedockRecords 23 дня назад

Of course it's iconic, the video as much as track. very beautiful natural girls without any vulgarity, following amazing lyrics with great choreography. Done with such a style.

@StevieCooper 9 дней назад

I went into my clubbing years as an 18yo with these tracks. I tried to learn how to DJ at this time too. Turns out I was better off in my current industry. I miss these times x

@mdgarciasa 19 дней назад

Great track... and the man goes on producing great music for today's nu disco and deep house crowds

@chambersofhourrors9393 13 дней назад

Thanks again for another story behind a classic banger!

@DJMag 13 дней назад

Thanks for listening

@antoniogiacca 18 дней назад

He’s such talented producer, he made so many amazing tracks. One of the best house producers of all time for sure.

@Tuhoeterra День назад

love these really adds to the magic of these classics.

@camoufly 15 дней назад

playing this forever

@neddy1287 17 дней назад

Nearly every weekend that song kept playing in the pub and the nightclub it never got old

@leogotv 17 дней назад

Great memories to this awesome track. Thank you very much for the flashbacks. ❤🎉😊😊😊

@cengawer 22 дня назад

I saw the repressed vinyl of this track, and I bought it immediately. So many memories and joy brought all of us at the time. Also, Michael Gray is a really great guy. Whatever he touches, it sounds always great ❤