Invited on stage, David GUETTA evokes the musical references of DJs. His music comes in part from his adolescence in the 1980s, when he discovered his passion for music and began to be a DJ. "Music is a permanent cycle, each generation draws from the past by adding its touch... It never ends".
Guest on stage, DJ Bob SINCLAR talks about his debut and the creation of his label in the 90s. Today, the DJ has the image of "a full-fledged artist", "who performs everywhere". It confirms that there is "real recognition of professionals and the public".
On the occasion of the party of the label Mo' Wax at the Transmusicales of Rennes, interview of DJ James LAVELLE, one of the founders of the label Mo' Wax, catalyst of the trip hop. He explains that "their language is to create music... and not to make a political label".
On the occasion of the World Championship of disc jockeys in London, discovery of this medium. Wilfrid de BAISE, organizer of the event, explains that "the goal is to make discover the disc jokey as an artist - since it can recreate music - and not just record setter". LF PEE, vice-champion of France, makes a demonstration of his talents.
Interview du disc jockey Dee Nasty à propos de son métier. Il explique que remixer est le fait de retravailler les morceaux d'un autre artiste pour leur donner une autre vie : "Le DJ est quelqu'un qui aime faire danser les gens. Les platines sont devenues un véritable instrument de musique." Il évoque "l'art du maniement des platines."
For nearly ten years, techno music has been pouring into France. DJs have become artists in their own right, some of them have even become stars. Meeting with DJ Jean-Marie K and DJ SONIC (Sound Fiction Productions) on the high fees of some of them, but not all, and on the professional expenses of a DJ, including the purchase of records.
Meet the French DJ FEDER in his recording studio, where he shows how he creates a piece of music. With computer science, everyone can theoretically create his own music... but it is still necessary to know how to invent.
Alex GOPHER, creator of electronic music, explains to Philippe LEFAIT how "the machine imposed itself on him". He was trained as a sound engineer and from the beginning he explored the path of technology to compose music with computers and samplers.
On the occasion of the first night of house music at Printemps de Bourges, meeting with DJ Laurent GARNIER: he wants people to begin to understand this movement. What he likes about techno and house are melodies and emotion. He quotes Philip Glass. Illustration by images of Laurent Garnier during a photo shoot.
Augustin TRAPENARD receives Pedro WINTER, producer, manager and DJ. The latter gives its definition of DJ, "which corresponds to what David Guetta or Bob Sinclar do. Then it is the artistic sensitivity of each one that makes us stand out". "Some take highways, he prefers national roads". He says his choice of a "more alternative, more independent current" and love to "share his musical tastes without professorial discourse". Laurent Garnier is a very important character for him: "he opened my ears when I was younger. I hope to be part of this lineage."