WHY WE DJ - A DJsounds Documentary

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In a revealing new documentary investigating the reality of what being a professional DJ is really like, from the hype and parties to relentless touring and the toll that can take on both physical and mental health.
Following the success of last year's ‘The Underground Sound of Paris’, ‘Why We DJ’ delves deep into the psyche of the DJ, exploring the motivations that drive people to pursue a career behind the decks in the first place and the effects it can have.
In refreshingly candid interviews from artist managers, tour managers, Psychologists, music industry professionals and DJs including Carl Cox, Luciano, Seth Troxler, B.Traits, Ben Pearce and Pete Tong MBE we hear stories of the lofty highs and plunging lows DJs can experience on a daily basis.
‘Why We DJ’ provides an honest look at the lives of professional DJs from the point of view of the people subjected to a heavy schedule of travel, sleep deprivation and creative pressure, whilst constantly under the social media spotlight.
For the first time, the film examines how DJs can suffer from conditions such as imposter syndrome, opening up the discussion about the sometimes-dark places artists can easily find themselves in when they’re off stage.
Soundtrack (in order of appearance):
1. North Shore - B.Traits // In.Toto
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2. The Magic Room (Dino Lenny & Seth Troxler Re-edit) - Dino Lenny & Doorly // Play It Say It
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3. No Escape (Stephan Macias remix) - Fraser Stuart // Under No Illusion
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3. Oenologue - Luciano // Cadenza Records
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4. Fran Left Home - Luciano // Cadenza Records
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5. Junkyard Tool - Seth Troxler // Tuskegee Music
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6. Bloom - Robert Babicz (Oliver Schories remix) // Traum Schallplatten
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7. Loving You (instr) - Lane 8 // Just Isn't Music
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8. Middle - Ben Pearce // Different Records & PIAS
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9. Transit - Ben Pearce // Different Records & PIAS
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10. Death in Venice - TadlR // Armadillo Records
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11. Curious Heart - Robert Babicz // Traum Schallplatten
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12. Still Points - B.Traits // In.Toto
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@MrBrancomusic 7 лет назад

This documentary talks about how difficult DJ's lives are and oddly after watching this documentary i want to become a DJ even more!!

@olympiacoaching 7 лет назад

Working as a DJ includes a unique set of challenges. After years of working in the music industry behind the scenes, I totally understand the problems faced by artists, which is why I now help them find balance and avoid burnout. Thanks for this necessary documentary!

@djpirano787 3 года назад

I understand the madness, but I still wanna do this at a higher level. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿✨

@nah2860 7 лет назад

I thought this was gonna be another boring video about dj'ing but you guys actually made something completely novel and innovative. Really enjoyed seeing this different perspective on their lives.

@Dhawz.DiscJockey 7 лет назад

Thanks for this documentary. Enjoyed watching this. Thanks for the tracklist.

@mitchiemasha 7 лет назад

Try being a ghost town resident. 1 week bouncing, next week dead... week in week out, ups and downs. The complaints, the praises! Trying hard to push the music you love but always pulled back. 6 hours sets from empty to full, back to empty again. All for pennies and a free bar. Friday, Saturday every week, perform, perform. Hung over, no excuses, no time to be sick, the substitute might better you. The 3 month friendships and 1 night loves. Not just a year or 2 but for life, to which any form of normality is a distant blur, impossible to return to. We've all had the nightmares and severe anxiety but no time outs for depression, what will pay the bills. After it's all done, the weekend, when all the madness is finally over, that's one of the best bits, coming home to the silence! don't hate, it love!!! The freedom, 4/5 days of listening, searching for music, ready to do it all over again. Ghost town DJ 18 years and counting. It's not for everyone but for those it suits, a dream come true.

@paveldenis1469 6 лет назад

mitchiemasha What a great point of view, i found my self and i lived more then 99% of what you said.Another one like me.Peace.

@Binx75075 5 лет назад

Do you have a FB page?

@geneking5635 5 лет назад

for decades ....and at 50 not getting tired of it ........the ups and down dont bother me anymore for some reason

@michellemealey2569 4 года назад

It's a beautiful way to Express yourself it touches your soul,, we dance to the same beat 🦄🤸‍♀️💃🌸🌷🦋it will always be my safe space, Express yourself be free 🦄🤸‍♀️🤹‍♀️👑🌸🌷🦋👠

@lustforlow-end6022 3 года назад

I haven’t watched this yet but the reason I DJ is because it’s fun. I’m not famous, I’ve never played in a nightclub but I’ve played at quite a few house parties & had a great time every time. Especially when people came up to me afterwards & complimented me on a job well done! Always a good time!

@djc3949 3 года назад

As a Music DJ for 42 yrs and still mix music at home as my longtime Hobbie which I love more than anything, old skool style , 2 turntables a mixer and a mic. The technology has change everything so much that almost anyone can do it now a days for fun , and just for the love of music like me. But I simply just love mixing music and that's wat gets me going, being able to make 2, 3, 4, music sounds as one is just awesome and beautiful. Doesn't matter wat type or kind of music , it's when they're all put as one.

@jackmercer4244 23 дня назад

Same here! I was a pioneer of mashups in the 80's in San Francisco. I played instrumentals on one deck and accapellas on the other, in their entirety. Once the vocal ran out, I had to hustle to cue up another record because I only had two decks. My mashups were so good that some people thought I was playing remixes that they haven't heard before. It blew their minds when they found out what I was doing. 🤣🤣🤣 One of my best mashups was Run DMC - You Be Illin vs George Kranz - Din Da Da. Try it! I've never heard any million dollar DJs these days do anything as wild.

@EdsMusic 6 лет назад

This is the life of 90% DJs on the planet!! Thanks guys~

@Eugguy190722 7 лет назад

The film quality and production makes me feel like I'm watching all the unused remnants of a new Pioneer DJ product.

@rossgardiner3744 6 лет назад

Savage

@rahplayszeke07 7 лет назад

Beautiful doc. I'm happy to see this being talked about more. Mental health is def something that is being talked about more as resources to self care become more available. Kudos DJSounds

@ISNOTDEAD11 7 лет назад

Rahmell Brown health problems just indicates a greedy DJ. You don't need to be at every gigs but I guess money makes people do a lot more than what they're capable of....

@domandsal 7 лет назад

I wasn't on that superstar level but still battled the duality of a normal life with this crazy party life and the approaching connundrum of having and maintaining a family whilst being away or working twice as hard for half as much. Thank God I chose to leave when I did.

@shweetbeat 7 лет назад

What about us Ravers who goto clubs Friday to Sunday and having to go back and sit in a lonely room. Go to work Monday morning, lack of sleep and not say a word till Thursday then do it all again "WHY WE RAVE - SLAVES TO THE RAVES"

@BenPearceDJ 7 лет назад

They would be treated exactly the same by any mental health professional. The isolation after a party is a massive part of the reason why it can affect our mental health so much. The reason why this is targeted at people who work in the industry is surely because of the links of pioneer/DJsounds to the industry and to highlight a deep seated issue through some well known people. If it's talked about it's more likely to be accepted by society and more help will be available for those who suffer with it. :)

@shweetbeat 7 лет назад

Of course, its all part of it, for some it even becomes the norm. Alcohol and Drugs plays a massive role in this. You cut out that you cut out the scene, sad but true. Part 2 Documentary - "WHY WE RAVE - SLAVES TO THE RAVES". Get club promoters involved, people who run things behind the scenes and club goers. These are people who come across the minority but make up the majority in the scene. This documentary is an excellent demonstration as to how this lifestyle can actually affect someone and that not everyone is invisible as they look on the outside. Great to see people actually come out and talk about it.

@BenPearceDJ 7 лет назад

The research recently conducted found no correlation between those suffering with mental health issues and drug/alcohol use. The factors behind someone working in music are detrimental to mental health. To push together these two things is not helpful to either cause. There's a lot of people who can contribute to this talk, of course they should all be heard but this is a step in the right direction. It is, it's a small cross section but massively important in bringing this talk into the consciousness and the normality of everyday life. It needs to be ok to discuss it amongst anyone, nobody should feel alone.

@Funky1ism 7 лет назад

Ben Pearce what i dont understand is, its commonly known that lack of sleep, or a disturbed day/night rythm is killing for mental health.. but, when i see touring schedules of some dj’s i am knocked off my feet, playing 4-6 gigs in 3 countries in one weekend. Why do they choose to do this? A human can not keep up with that for a long time i think. Why not take on less gigs and be healthier?

@BenPearceDJ 7 лет назад

Agreed it is a lot. I think a lot of people recognise the fragility of the music industry. There's no guarantee you'll be getting gigs next year so it's a lot of making the most of it. I'm trying to be more healthy in my schedules now but actually not getting many gigs at the moment, trying to work it back up. It's a really difficult question to be honest and of course it all depends on the individual. It's more about knowing your limits and the warning signs.

@andreagiudici9006 7 лет назад

Amazing documentary. Thank you

@cosmicpuma 4 месяца назад

Love the honesty without validation. Ultimately, it's the gift that is choice and the responsibility that comes with it.. They cannot exist separately. Easy for me to say though.. this is reality and hearing Morillo saying what he did about not being that guy, is a real as it gets. Respect. I read 'Last Night a Dj Saved My Life', years ago, and constantly referenced it in comments on RU-vid and social media as a ' must read' for anyone wanting to know the origins and path of the gift that is dance music... and so I took my own advice and ordered a copy a few weeks ago, it arrived this week and now I'm watching this documentary, that I also watched before.... Dj'ing saved my life...I can not imagine what I would have done with that time... and can resonate with what was said about having music, especially through challenging times in life... I have really learned to love solitude now. Thank you for the documentary. Appreciated 🙌 🙌Music is Freedom 🙌

@alfredoacostabeneficiaryak3239 6 лет назад

i was a dj during the disco era and the beginning of the hip hop explosion. when my daughter was born, i knew it was about her from that point. i made the decision to stop playing. it was at the time the hardest and easiest at the same time because i knew what it was back then as a dj. never home always playing somewhere or always practicing. never really involved with people too much except you immediate family and those who were there with in the crew. but once my daughter came, that was it...but now i'm going back to djing...a little older, a little wiser, with a daughter who's now a musician and is never home always playing and around only those she is with in that life and her immediate family. sound familiar? lol....i know...its my fault....

@espantalhoeusou Год назад

How is it going with your life, my man? Beatiful life history Congrats

@alfredoacostabeneficiaryak3239 Год назад

@@espantalhoeusou Doing well...I'm spinning 2 days a week on 2 different channels and I'm on Mixcloud and Soundcloud....Daughter still doing her thing. I'm blessed and highly favored...always positive and cutting off negative people in my life to maintain positivity....

@yveshinett2059 7 лет назад

You actually made a point for those who don't understand and think that touring regularly is just flowers and roses. Really like the spontaneity of Seth. Good job guys.

@theofficialbeatitude 6 лет назад

just watching this makes me anxious

@jellyblocked 6 лет назад

kudos to the documentary makers for delving into this important subject matter of how Djs physical and mental health can be affected. Be careful what you wish for any young Djs out there. Whats goes up must "come down " weather it's the drugs or the natural highs from Djing and energy felt of thousand of other humans. Balance is key as in any walk of life not just a Dj. Perspective is key !

@quinlancam9049 5 лет назад

Great documentary. RIP Avicii.

@RicoSanchez 5 лет назад

Finally a documentary that addresses a very important issue in the DJ lifestyle. I found myself connecting directly with the message presented by a lot of these guys. The substance abuse is something that can make or brake a party depending on the mood one goes in.

@thewraithize 7 лет назад

Morillo's an absolute legend. He was the first superstar DJ

@junglisticlaboratoryunderc1818 3 года назад

and it all started in the underground

@adrianlawrence1509 3 года назад

Fantastic documentary that didn't sugar coat anything! I know very well the affects of sleep deprived weekends DJing and hitting it hard for years! Still absolutely Love it, but now have a serious heart condition because of it. Wouldn't change anything of it, and completely own my actions!

@djmattblack 7 лет назад

Some really interesting points made and also some truths, the massive high you get from a gig to going back to a normal life can be a bit of a shock to the system but ultimately you have to learn your limits and try not to overdo it

@bona340 6 лет назад

You got me surprised by this documentary. That was beautifully done and it gave a face to the professional and human part of the "glamour" no one sees. Well done.

@dj_sobia 6 лет назад

Love music, Be a great dj and do wt u love! BUT u gotta know wt u have to be aware of and u gotta know wr is ur stop point! DON’T ever do drugs and stay connected with ppl u love and they love u! Have some rest in between every period (u know ur strength) Have fun and do ur best ❤️🙏🏽!

@tablemannersdj 6 лет назад

A great insight into the world of a DJ. Really enjoyed this no holds barred look into what we do. Great video

@SkeleMusic 6 лет назад

the great DJ D-Unity recommended i watch this. its really great!

@imdjc4 Год назад

It was hereditary for me. As children, dad hosted a monthly jazz show and it influenced us boys to want to become djs too.

@joa8508 3 года назад

Watching this in 2021, it’s heartbreaking to hear what Erick M said on starting a family soon. The dangers are real, stay safe folks. RIP Erick🙏🏽

@STOPLISTENANDTHINK 3 года назад

Nah he was a serial assaulter

@CARLOstudiosessions 7 лет назад

wow what a documentary, thanks for delivering this!

@rodneyratcliffe7749 5 лет назад

RESPECT TO ALL DJS!!

@djdiscoworm 4 года назад

DISCOWORM D.J. LOVES THIS DOCUMENTARY,,,,, SAN FRANSISCO 2020

@theefragmen4243 6 лет назад

Thank you for this documentary, all to many times we forget that DJs are human, we’ve seen the cost with Avicii passing

@EveningEcho89 6 лет назад

I saw Ben Pearce last new years eve in Dublin. He was excellent, hope he finds some peace in his life.

@bFABIO 6 лет назад

38 years feeling this. True. And we down everybody kills.

@jackmercer4244 23 дня назад

I started in 1980 at 14 y o. I spun HiNRG disco, new wave, ska, synth pop. I never really cared to be famous because I was very shy and I loved partying more than being on the decks the whole night. But the kids from my school waited for me to do my magic, while I was f ing off in a corner having drinks ha ha. I disliked the pressure to perform, pressure of money, or being the center of attention. Pressure is no fun. To me, the DJ should be part of the party. Back then, we played whatever we happened to have. The records we invested in defined our individual styles. Parties back then had a variety of music. I was in a four man DJ crew, I was known for synth pop and new wave, the other guys were pop/electro, cha cha/slow dance. I did mobile gigs with various crews until I burnt out in the early 90's and I just kept spinning as a hobby. I dropped out of the dance scene in 2005. Then I found out about Virtual DJ in 2016 and it blew my mind. I built a battery powered DJ rig and been spinning at parks for free ever since. I play whatever the hell I like, and even sing on the mic when I get very drunk ha ha! I built up a small following. Very young pretty chicks dig me lol Life is great at 58 y o.

@timpell 6 лет назад

Very very good documentary. Really paints the bigger picture.

@tonysmith5878 Год назад

I'M IN LOVE ALREADY.

@djkoilive 6 лет назад

This is amazing and I am going to share it with everyone I know. Thank you so much for this!

@joshmash1635 7 лет назад

Love how real this was! Thank you

@murielruiz4821 6 лет назад

Very enlightening. Thank you for this.

@Gbeebaby 5 лет назад

Love this! Finally a great documentary on what real life djing hardships are! Hopefully you guys can make one about women in djing and the struggles and the good they have to come across ❤️

@smickyjackson594 2 года назад

Yes Im a female dj. Gotten pretty called for Im always on the go. I rarely leave the tri-state area and stillvfeel all these same pressures. Its hard to say no, drugs n alkie always around...now add in three kids! Work all nite and sleep during school times and chores, bed and back to work! I play 7 nights a week!

@GeorgeKafetzis 7 лет назад

Loved this . Very well put together

@BobSaysWhat22 4 года назад

It’s so brave of Eric Morillo to come out speak about his demons and dark times and that will encourage so many artists, Djs and clubbers who are struggling with similar problems.

@LeonEdwards1976 7 лет назад

Enjoyed this, thanks for making it. Subjects that need to be spoken about, nice one djsounds.

@rodrigoms75 7 месяцев назад

All these difficulties are also present in other careers, one very important thing was said there: Family support and principles.

@helomusicc 8 месяцев назад

This made me realize a lot, Thank you

@DjNikGnashers 3 года назад

Loved the intro, and all of the DJ's explaining the emotional reasoning for wanting to DJ, getting all arty farty, and then Carl Cox comes on and just says 'I was breaking the needles of my parents record player so I had to get a paper round and milk round to buy my own" hahah true British grit right there, no bs. This is exactly how I bought my first two belt drive BSR turntables in 1980, and battery powered mic mixer from Tandy's, and thus started my own DJ journey. 42 years later and I'm still dj-ing. There is a massive difference between my generation (and the previous one too), and the reasoning for wanting to be a DJ, to the past 20 years where it seems the vast majority of people want to be a DJ just for the glamour, the ego boost, the 'cool factor' and not really for the true passion of wanting to express something in a unique and personal way to a crowd. Not all modern DJ's are like this of course, but the vast majority are simply sheep who all do the same thing in exactly the same way and play the same tunes. B o r i n g ..... It saddens me when DJ's want to be the centre of attention, because the more a DJ does this, I feel the less important the actual music they play becomes. The best years were when the DJ was just a dark mysterious figure in the shadows, and the music meant everything.

@jackmercer4244 23 дня назад

I loved my Radioshack Realistic DJ mixer, it had a crossfader, too. Imagine that ...ha ha

@jackmercer4244 23 дня назад

I started in 1980. Now I spin at the parks for free, and I have my back to the audience ha ha.

@Rossboe1 6 лет назад

A good nights sleep and sunshine is the cure all. I was a bit depressed the other day, not from hang over or drugs, and I had 9 hours solid, woke up to a 28C day, and I was loving it. Thats Australia for ya. It might be a bit different in the U.K where every thing is poxy all the time, but, that was my experience. Peace in the Middle East.

@ruppellsbooden8917 6 лет назад

cocaine is a hell of a drug

@pauli_phonic Год назад

Wow amazing documentary, I love it !

@givetordlove 7 лет назад

Immense respect to @pioneerdj and @djsounds for this video!

@darius.motazed 7 лет назад

Well done production from track selection all the way to the interviews. You guys made a solid crack at mental health issues and showed the "real" toll being a DJ can have on ones life.

@dannyrampling 7 лет назад

Excellent documentary we all go through it one way or another in the industry.

@hang-sangitch 5 лет назад

This is a genius documentary. Down to earth. A look at the reality of the dj life. A good vibe to put out into the world. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@jan-niklasmeier8315 7 лет назад

Amazing to hear this point of view. Well done guys, well done!

@bruno3000 7 лет назад

Superb documentary, keep up the good work guys. Also the music was on point!

@z1losk8er 3 года назад

this video helps!! it really helps my mental state. thank you whoever made this!!!

@Ethnikmanofficial 7 лет назад

Saw it at the Amsterdam dance event - great documentary!

@mjamusicswitzerland 5 лет назад

Thanks good to see also the otherside 👍🇨🇭🎧🎶

@jeroenski3487 6 лет назад

Amazing documentary. I love the open way everybody talks about their challenges.

@SD-kp1yk 2 года назад

Great video. O how the Mondays Sucked once things sucked you in!!!! almost 50 and still love the Music

@topofthemornintoya 3 года назад

Laurent Garnier summed it up: ‘The plus is so much more than the minus, we can’t really complain’ The TM’s have the hard job!

@chicoveryfine 5 лет назад

Awesome documentary! I'm glad the psychological toll of this lifestyle was addressed. It can make you or break you!

@djceddy6945 6 лет назад

Wow such great insight of our DJ Lives! Even the big stars experience hectic times! I just loved this information shared. Thinking about you who you are at the centre of the universe is still priority! I love that message. The hectic lifestyle for sure if not aware. Music is the still our medicine from the beginning. Thanks DJSounds.

@edgarstilla 7 лет назад

magnificent job from Djsounds! Thank you.

@smickyjackson594 2 года назад

Yes Im a female dj. Gotten pretty called for Im always on the go. I rarely leave the tri-state area and still feel all these same pressures. Its hard to say no, drugs n alkie always around...now add in three kids! Work all nite and sleep during school times and chores, bed and back to work! I play 7 nights a week! Sure I need therapy but no time....

@jrgenfoss6795 7 лет назад

verry good dokumentary. I felt like comming home, if some understand.....dj-27 years

@grooveshackrecords 2 года назад

Great documentary

@duchessofdub 7 лет назад

Thank you for this video I understand what is being said!

@123poling 6 лет назад

This is SPOT ON. Thank you.

@Tonydjjokerit 5 лет назад

It's an education to say the least.A very informative video which say's those who wish to be DJ's must do it for the right reasons

@lifecamerakaran 6 лет назад

Absolutely brilliant watch. Kudos to everyone involved in making this. I'm going to check out The Underground Sound of Paris now.

@vincestyles1030 3 года назад

The rhythm is the master and i'm just a slave... to the rhythm!!!

@blastedontape 3 года назад

lol, idk, as a dj, from what i remember is Rhythm is a dancer It's a soul's companion You can feel it everywhere Lift your hands and voices Free your mind and join us You can feel it in the air

@vincestyles1030 3 года назад

@@blastedontape chuck chill out rhythm is the master. Do your homework son!

@ytp9 2 года назад

Everyone will know about me and everything about music!

@Emmekusi 6 лет назад

@4:30 Lane 8 loving you

@LeroybrownLR3mk02 3 года назад

Great docco. MH problems were the reason I quit back in 2002 just as I was offered what could have been a big break.

@StalvartJohn 7 лет назад

Thanks for the this beautiful documentary.

@jogonjoneth Год назад

very intersting documenatary

@TLRPhotographe 6 лет назад

It reminds me of the Nina Kravitz documentary from Resident Advisor, from a few years ago

@Tjmont 6 лет назад

Honestly I have a hard time lifting my head off the pillow for the next 3 days after one heavy night. You need some serious stamina to do that 200 times a year and wake up to catch a flight the next morning and still manage not to die.

@ruppellsbooden8917 6 лет назад

imo too many of these dj's are playing too much, the obsession with internationals and not supporting genuine home talent exists probably in every country. Businessmen run the scenes and they don't know how to spot or support talent. Or they are DJ promoter wannabe's, who basically never book dj's much better than them.. + drugs