In 2002, his mix album, praxis, was released on hooj choons. While dance music was blossoming in clubs and ravemusic hotbeds around the world, bill, who later. The truth is that this book should be required reading for anyone who decides to. Last night a dj saved my life ebook by bill brewster. There are few fields that bring together the potential of technology and creativity than djing. Brewster was born in grimsby, and later edited mixmag usa. Now they share their extensive knowledge of the creative and technical aspects of djing in this clear, accessible, entertaining guide for all aspiring jocks.
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Coming from the same author of how to dj right, this book is fantastic. Bill brewster and frank broughtons previous book last night a dj saved my life is probably one of the best music orientated books ever. The record players is the fun and revealing result a collection of firsthand accounts from the obsessives, the playboys, and the eccentrics that dominated the music scene and. The history of the disc jockey 97808026886 by brewster, bill. Brewster cowrote the book last night a dj saved my life with frank broughton.
Biography one minute hes rocking the roof off at fabric with his tough and funky bigroom underground house. Weekly podcast presented by bill brewster, wit, dj, raconteur, idiot. Brewster was born in grimsby, and later edited mixmag usa sometime musician and songwriter, brewster appeared with group therapy kamera records. It traces the history of djing and technology from the 19 th century up to the 1990s. Last night a dj saved my life 97807553983 by brewster, bill. Now, with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material, this updated and revised edition of last night a dj saved my life reasserts itself as the. I like to chuck on a deeply unfashionable 70s pop act like smokie harriet gibsone the dj and chronicler of clubland empties out the contents of his record bag. If you dj or are a music fan in any way, this book is essential. Before reading this book, i never thought history books could be this interesting. The title of their website will probably give you a clue as to why this book is still relevant today because a lot of what it contains is how we got here. If you call yourself a dj, youve got to know this history. The record players acclaimed authors and music historians bill brewster and frank broughton have spent years traveling across the world to interview the revolutionary and outrageous djs who shaped the last halfcentury of pop music. Late night tales presents after dark nocturne is out.
As well as running several labels 5xo294, sugar daddy records in new york and twisted united kingdom and forensic records in the uk he also. The first collaboration came in 1998 with the manual, a ministry of soundbranded book, but it was with last night a dj saved my life published in 1999, they began to build a reputation. In 1999, bill brewster and frank broughton published last night a dj saved my life, a seismic book that elevated the club dj from mere nightlife accessory to unsung hero. Listen to music from bill brewster like late night tales presents after dark. Jul 01, 2010 bill brewster and frank broughtons previous book last night a dj saved my life is probably one of the best music orientated books ever. Last night a dj saved my life by brewster bill abebooks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A compilation album of the same name was released with the book. Bill broughton and frank brewsters comedicfanatical writings have a dangerously infectious sense to them.
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Time out london this is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. Last night a dj saved my life by bill brewster overdrive. One minute hes rocking the roof off at fabric with his tough and funky bigroom underground house. Acclaimed authors and music historians bill brewster and frank broughton have spent years traveling across the world to interview the revolutionary and outrageous djs who shaped the last halfcentury of pop music. Bill brewster maceos glastonbury 20 by bill brewster. The mighty two here goes into the culture of the dj with all its subtitles and layers of what that means. Bill brewster and frank broughtons last night a dj saved my life was the definitive history of the dj. This was, apart from being an intelligent starter guide for djing, a great read.
Hes the author of four books all with frank broughton, including the bestselling last night a dj saved my life. Bill brewster has been editor of mixmags update usa. Now they gather their mastery of the artistic and technical aspects of being a dj into a clear, accessible, and entertaining guide. Top 4 best dj books every dj should read in 2020 updated. This book both forms the introduction for the novice and contains advice and advanced instruction for more experienced djs.
British dj and music historian bill brewster got his start in the late 80s, rocking the low life series of parties in harlem and the east village. Bill brewster and frank broughton also wrote the dj classic last night a dj saved my life. Starting as little more than a talking jukebox, the dj is now a premier entertainer, producer, businessman, and musician in his own right. How to dj right by frank broughton and bill brewster is a book listed to come from the same men who wrote last night a dj saved my life. Last night a dj saved my life is a book written by bill brewster and frank broughton about the history of djing published in 1999. Bill brewster was editor of mixmag usa and his writing appears regularly in muzik, the face, and the guardian frank broughton has been deputy editor of mixmag usa and id, and writes for details, rolling stone, hip hop connection, and time out new york. Bill broughton and frank brewster s comedicfanatical writings have a dangerously infectious sense to them. The album contains various clips ranging from 1970s reggae to handel s largo, the first song to reach radio airwaves, in 1906. Dj techtools the largest community for dj and producer techniques, tutorials, and tips. Brewster and broughtons ardent history is one of barriers and sonic booms. The book takes its name from the indeep single last night a dj saved my. Bill brewster and frank broughton wrote the definitive history of the dj in last night a dj saved my life. In last night a dj saved my life, music journalists bill brewster and frank.
Frank broughton has been deputy editor of mixmags update usa and id, and also writes from details, rolling stone, the face, nme, hip hop connection, and time out new york, where he was founding clubs editor. Bill brewster recalls his nyc stint living and record. A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day. Bill brewster is a record collector, dj, writer and grimsby town supporter. Broughton, frank and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I first met bill brewster in 1996 when dmc hired me to serve as the founding editor of mixmag usa. Originally a chef and coeditor of football magazine when saturday comes, brewster.
How to dj is the perfect guide from the most basic keys to establishing a music collection and a. His writing appears regularly in mixmag, the face, time out, the big issue, and the guardian. Nov 21, 2017 in 1999, bill brewster and frank broughton published last night a dj saved my life, a seismic book that elevated the club dj from mere nightlife accessory to unsung hero. Now, with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material, this updated and revised edition reasserts. Subsequent to that, they wrote a further two books, how to dj properly and the record players. Starting as little more than a talking jukebox, the dj is now a premier entertainer. His first break as a writer was in 1988 working for cult football magazine when saturday comes, where he remained until 1993. Bill was originally a chef, working first in london and then geneva, before returning back to the uk in 1981.
The history of the disc jockey recommended too, and they run a website called dj history. Bill brewster author of last night a dj saved my life. The advent of recorded music led to huge cultural changes far. Focusing on the club dj, the book gets firsthand accounts of the births of disco. Dj historian bill brewster digs deep for this weeks ra podcast. Now, with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of. The album contains various clips ranging from 1970s reggae to handels largo, the first song to reach radio airwaves, in 1906. Last night a dj saved my life was the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a figure who has become a powerful force shaping the music industryand since its original publication, the book has become a classic.
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