Paul van Dyk: Not Long Until AI DJ Sets
Paul van Dyk talks about state of modern trance, what it takes to create legacy and writing his most recent album. Average dance music fan and they'll have almost certainly heard of Paul van Dyk. DJ and producer is so synonymous with trance that it's impossible to talk about genre's history without mentioning his name. He's also been one of most successful electronic artists full-stop since '90s, when he first started touring around Berlin. His 1994 hit "For an Angel" launched him into limelight and he's been selling out clubs and arenas ever since. In this RA Exchange recorded at Berlin Synth Museum, he reflected on current state of trance and how its modern DJs are missing the mark, his lifelong engagement with politics and his efforts to enlist Americans to vote alongside Bono, his experience growing up in East Berlin and life-threatening accident he suffered at festival in Utrecht, which left him with multiple spine and brain injuries. He said experience taught him to cherish every part of life and that love is greatest and most healing power that exists. Paul most recent album is called "This World is Ours", and in this conversation he unpacks accompanying tour and some of key themes that run through tracks - namely, rise of AI and our need to unite in face of non-human ruling elite. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:34 - Definition of Trance Music 03:04 - Style & Creativity 04:04 - Current Trends in Trance Music 05:53 - Debut Track "For an Angel" 07:31 - Impact of Music on Life 08:20 - Long-Term Success 10:17 - Album "This World is Ours" 12:12 - Music & Political Changes 13:11 - Influence of Electronic Music & AI 15:03 - Problems of Modern Electronic Music 16:52 - Overcoming Difficulties Through Music 19:04 - Importance of Hope & Love 21:00 - Future of Peace & Cooperation 22:34 - Conclusion Playlist: https://rutube.ru/plst/602621 #PaulVanDyk | #Interview Original video: https://youtu.be/wRF7oylrGvU
Paul van Dyk talks about state of modern trance, what it takes to create legacy and writing his most recent album. Average dance music fan and they'll have almost certainly heard of Paul van Dyk. DJ and producer is so synonymous with trance that it's impossible to talk about genre's history without mentioning his name. He's also been one of most successful electronic artists full-stop since '90s, when he first started touring around Berlin. His 1994 hit "For an Angel" launched him into limelight and he's been selling out clubs and arenas ever since. In this RA Exchange recorded at Berlin Synth Museum, he reflected on current state of trance and how its modern DJs are missing the mark, his lifelong engagement with politics and his efforts to enlist Americans to vote alongside Bono, his experience growing up in East Berlin and life-threatening accident he suffered at festival in Utrecht, which left him with multiple spine and brain injuries. He said experience taught him to cherish every part of life and that love is greatest and most healing power that exists. Paul most recent album is called "This World is Ours", and in this conversation he unpacks accompanying tour and some of key themes that run through tracks - namely, rise of AI and our need to unite in face of non-human ruling elite. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:34 - Definition of Trance Music 03:04 - Style & Creativity 04:04 - Current Trends in Trance Music 05:53 - Debut Track "For an Angel" 07:31 - Impact of Music on Life 08:20 - Long-Term Success 10:17 - Album "This World is Ours" 12:12 - Music & Political Changes 13:11 - Influence of Electronic Music & AI 15:03 - Problems of Modern Electronic Music 16:52 - Overcoming Difficulties Through Music 19:04 - Importance of Hope & Love 21:00 - Future of Peace & Cooperation 22:34 - Conclusion Playlist: https://rutube.ru/plst/602621 #PaulVanDyk | #Interview Original video: https://youtu.be/wRF7oylrGvU