Need DJ Inspiration? Go To The Movies!
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I’m a firm believer that you need to know your history to get a sense of your present and see the patterns that can help define your future. I do want to comment though that the idea that things will be the same again, like the way we used to do it, is already a closed chapter. The conditions and environment and tastes and music are just not the same to completely recreate the vibe of the past – enjoy the nostalgia for what it is. Innovation is taking the best from the past and bringing into the present as a fresh perspective. Which is why I think you should schedule yourself some DJ inspiration movie marathon time. Beatport has come out with a list of the best Detroit Techno documentaries ever made. This doesn’t have to be about techno, there are a ton of hip-hop, house, and rave documentaries to mine for inspiration. DJ Tech Tools has a regular column devoted to DJ/Producer documentaries. The point is to get to know the heroes that made it happen and if you were one of the lucky ones to go through the experience while it was happening, see what you can do to honor it.
THE DJ WAY 
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