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The Psychology of DJing WeTransfer
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4.8 • 6 Ratings
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The Psychology of DJing is a WeTransfer Studios podcast produced with Gilles Peterson and Worldwide FM. Gilles Peterson has been DJing for more than 30 years. Now he wants to get into the head of his favorite DJs to find out what makes them tick. Why do they do it? How do they handle the pressure? What’s it like to build a profession out of a passion? Featuring The Black Madonna, IG Culture, Cassy, Craig Richards and Seth Troxler, the interviews throw up very honest observations about life behind the turntables. WeTransfer is the easiest way to send big files around the world. Unleash your creative ideas.
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Cassy
“To be in a city at a time when things are going down is extremely important.”
Gilles Peterson interviews Cassy, aka Catherine Britton. They discuss her upbringing in the Austrian countryside and how she wound up in Berlin in the creative heyday of the early 2000s. From the tough German techno scene to playing with your heroes and being a young mother in a very macho environment, Cassy opens up about how she built her career. Presented by WeTransfer Studios.
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IG Culture
“I couldn’t deal with going there, putting on the game face and working the crowd.”
Gilles Peterson interviews pioneering DJ, performer and producer IG Culture, aka Ian Grant. They discuss how his early work helped shape music history and the pressures that brought with it. They also talk about the importance of making sacrifices, the willingness to do things differently and the magical feeling when a dance floor clicks and a set takes on a life of its own. Presented by WeTransfer Studios.
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The Black Madonna
“Something happens, the room snaps and it’s almost a supernatural experience.”
Gilles Peterson interviews The Black Madonna, aka American DJ and producer Marea Vierge-Noire. She discusses falling out love with her craft, then rediscovering her passion and restarting her career at some of the most famous clubs in the world. They also talk about overcoming nerves, dealing with awful gigs and the parallels between religion and house music. Presented by WeTransfer Studios.
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Seth Troxler
“I had to take a step back and think about why I’m doing this.”
Gilles Peterson talks to American DJ and producer Seth Troxler. They discuss Seth’s musically-saturated upbringing in Detroit, how he ended up in Berlin and his previous frustration at feeling like a “dancing monkey.” They also talk about the worst gigs they’ve ever done, how DJs try and stay healthy, and the ways in which music can cut through emotional barriers. Presented by WeTransfer Studios.
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Craig Richards
“I’ve never been scared to go down in flames really.”
Gilles Peterson interviews London-based DJ and longtime Fabric resident Craig Richards. They discuss the different challenges of playing to festival crowds versus “chin-strokers” and they compare stories of promoters’ cutting comments. They also talk about how the role of the DJ has changed and the visceral power of a good sound system. Presented by WeTransfer Studios.
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