The first comprehensive history of the disc jockey
Bill Brewster Livres
Ancien chef cuisinier, cet auteur explore des thèmes liés à la musique et à la culture, notamment l'histoire et l'évolution du DJing et de la musique électronique. Son travail se caractérise par un aperçu profond des sous-cultures et du monde derrière les platines. L'auteur examine comment la musique façonne les vies et crée des communautés, le tout avec un sens aigu du détail et une narration captivante.
The book features insights from renowned authors and music historians Brewster and Broughton, who have dedicated years to interviewing influential DJs that transformed pop music over the past fifty years. Their travels and extensive research uncover the stories and contributions of these revolutionary figures, highlighting the outrageous and groundbreaking elements that have defined the genre.
DJs have gone from being underpaid live jukeboxes to becoming premier entertainers, producers, businessmen, and musicians capable of commanding admiration from thousands and earning serious money. Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton's Last Night a DJ Saved My Life was the definitive history of the DJ. Now they gather their mastery of the artistic and technical aspects of being a DJ into a clear, accessible, and entertaining guide. How to DJ is the perfect guide -- from the most basic keys to establishing a music collection and a distinctive sound, to elementary record-spinning, to the complex skills of scratching, hot-mixing, and beat-juggling, as well as the inimitable art of creating an evening of sound that is perfectly timed, balanced, and unforgettable. For those who want to turn pro, the authors give sage advice on the vagaries of the club and music business. Short quotes, anecdotes, and photos of famous DJs such as Grandmaster Flash and Derrick Carter are featured.