Between The Beats: Motor City Drum Ensemble | Resident Advisor
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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Two years ago Danilo Plessow was one of the busiest DJs on the circuit. But after releasing a string of sought-after EPs and compiling a DJ-Kicks mix in 2011, the Stuttgart native known to most as Motor City Drum Ensemble suddenly disappeared from view, and his previously packed release schedule all but dried up.
MCDE is now back on tour, which is where the latest installment of Between the Beats finds him. We shadowed Plessow from the Boiler Room and Corsica Studios in London to a gig in Aix-en-Provence and an appearance at Lyon's Nuits Sonores festival, with a stopover at his new home in Utrecht in between. During the time we spent with him, he told us the full story behind what led up to his disappearance from public view, what happened during his enforced break and what's changed since.
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Music In Order Of Appearance:
Marcus Worgull, Motor City Drum Ensemble & Dominik von Senger - Untitled #1
Motor City Drum Ensemble - Raw Cuts #6 [MCDE]
Marcus Worgull, Motor City Drum Ensemble & Dominik von Senger - Untitled #2
Motor City Drum Ensemble - L.O.V.E [Studio !K7]
Motor City Drum Ensemble - Sp11 [MCDE]
Marcus Worgull, Motor City Drum Ensemble & Dominik von Senger - Untitled #3
DJ Sprinkles - Grand Central Pt1 (MCDE Bassline Dub) [Mule Musiq]
Credits:
Producer & Director - Patrick Nation
Director of Photography - Sim Higginson
Executive Producer - Ryan Keeling
Production Assistants - Lisa Telfer Brunton & Alex Mitchell
Dubbing Mixer / Sound Designer - Ed DL
Colourist - Adam Clarke www.absolutepos...
Film Production - Clockwise Media www.clockwiseme...
Special thanks to:
Boiler Room
Corsica Studios
Seconde Nature
Nuits Sonores
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"Once you're into music there is no way out... If you're in it for real... if you're in it for the right reasons... you will never lose this. This is always going to stick around with you."
Well spoken Danilo!
Probably the best name in the business. And incredibly refreshing for this to start off with him conversing about his anxiety. These docs are tip top.
i agree! they shed light on the things you don't see when you watch a set, which is exactley why these docs are great.
This series of documentaries is incredible. Keep e'm coming!
I really like this guy, he's calm, humble and not cocky at all. Would love to see him live.
MrBati122 Definitely a must see man.
seen a tiny bit of him at parklife 2018, super clean
I was in the show at Aix-en-Provence. Never seen such a good DJ there. This place close at 1 a.m, and generally, there is nobody at the end because everybody move out to other places. But this time, everybody wanted the DJ to stay (this is at 10:50). One of the greatest DJ's i've seen in my life.
wow this was surprisingly personal - really well done RA! very mature and quality approach to documentary making
totaly agree
He really reminds me of a Haruki Murakami protagonist: swimming as a kind of calming therapy, listening to music, living a contented, appreciative kind of lifestyle etc.
alabaster any movie suggestion?
Can't believe this came out 9 years ago can genuinely remember it being uploaded.
Miss the scenes series from then as well.
Same! I remember I was living in Amsterdam at the time and was in house heaven
This is great to see an artist just being open and honest. It’s easy for people to make assumptions just because he’s playing a massive crowd that he must be doing great. I’ve been having anxiety problems for a while and it’s nice to see how he explains it. Been into his tunes for a good few years, he rocks the boiler room too, would love to see him live 👍👍👍
Seems like an absolutely lovely guy
I definitely understand what that sort of anxiety feels like.
Me too
Its just important to know that these feelings multiply on each other and that in the end your thoughts are the ones causing you to feel the way you are feeling. Breath, and trust that it will pass. For me, music always helps to sooth my mind when I cant get off of these negative topics.
Me too luv the fact hes realy honest helps lots of people with the same issues like myself BIG RESPECT ❤❤
DR Claire Weekes... Please read her books if you have issues with this
So cool that Todd Terjes randomly in this
"let's say I haven't got into the 4 figures yet but there's 1 record I'm after right now. If I see this for sale I'm definitely gonna spend 4 figures"
PUREST AND DEEPEST PASSION FOR THE MUSIC AT 4:09
Great interview with MCDE. That guy is one of my favorite producers/DJs. Good to see artists out there who are more about pushing quality music than just partying and fame.
This guy is hands down the most underrated guy in dance music.
One of the most inspiring videos i saw in last half a year!
What a lovely guy he is. I would not have been so cool about the rewind though!
Me neither! I thought that was a bit of dick move by Nic Tasker.
Only just saw this such a good doc! Big ups RA.
Danilo is such a G. Great label, great DJ.
So awesome to see a dj that isn't a complete psychopath
Love his openness. Love his music. So good to see the real deal. It is not high life all the time.
Jeez, i still hope to see this guy around in Utrecht, such an inspiration.
Well done. Refreshing when I hear an artist speak and appreciate him/her more.
I didn't think it would be possible to like MCDE even more than I already do, but it is! Thank you RA for this amazing feature.
just see him yesterday night in my hometown, what a blast...
finally a decent documentary on electric music and life styles that's not boring
MCDE is so awesome, i just discovered him over boilerroom. Keep the Disco stay alive!
Luv his is sencere honesty and luv for music like myself 😍😎😎
the coolest guy
I felt the same problem when anxiety came to my life in the middle of my career. Had to stop too. But when u understand that it's only a thing that u must accept and let to be with u, u become stronger and it slowly dissapears cause ure not focusing on it.
And also, i came back to djing and improved my sets cause now my negative emotions are not affecting the result.
All has something good for you. Just learn of it.
"once you're into music, there's no way out!"
- Motor City Drum Ensemble
Always loved your music. Thanks for sharing! I needed to watch this🎧💚💪🏿🙏🏿
love the girl asking him to stay up till 8am :)))
Evisu jeans, Air Max's, West End shirt, Bob James record in the collection, great tunes... this dude knows what's up!
Shame it's not 1997
not totaly into this kind of house, but very into this humanity and honesty... great doku..
sending positive energy to this guy!
What a nice and real guy, thank you for this doc, well done
i adore this man. Honestly my favourite DJ, and such an inspiring human being.
I know the feel. Anxiety can be harsh at times. But it really does make you stronger in the end
"Once you are into music there is no way out"
Damn true.
Love this guy, great dj/producer and apparently also a great person.
What a great documentary
great insight into a touring DJ - not all as glamorous as an outsider looking in! need more of these vids
great series, it gives an insight in the life of touring
We want more "between the beats" !!!
RA - I watch this video almost every second day, I LOVED the Nina Kraviz BTB and the Martinez Brothers one was alright BUT.. I love the videos coming from the channel.. and would love to see more Between the Beat soon!!!
Not only a great document, but a stunning picture and editing as well. "RA" - you guys rock! Thanks for contacting MCDE, I'm a fan.
he is a really nice and genuine guy
These series are really good, keep up the good work RA.
Love his records, love him DJ'ing and this puts up another few notches in my estimation. The real deal. Nice one.
More of these! Really really refreshing format!!
What a legend.
Absolutely incredible Between the Beats.
Another great film, keep them coming RA
This series is top notch!! Very personal glimpse into djs we love. Thanks!!
What a great end to a great vid of a great master! Thanks!
Brilliant portrait. Nice cinematography, honest thoughts, what can i say - thanks!
This is a really cool video!thank you so much
12:30 That Todd Terje - Motor City Drum Ensemble moment, damn!
Wow! So that's how it feels to be passionate about something.
I love MCDE. Need to see this guy play. Come to Manchester please!!
love it, such a genuine guy.
True spirit ! Good & positive ! Nuff respect !
More of these please!
keep doing more of these 'between the beats' please, so interesting!
Met this guy at the Triphouse store in Rotterdam where he did a special set. He's a walking, humble and genuine music library!
awesome! this SO made me smile!! thank you
This was awesome, it would have been so funny if you had included a bath scene in this video too! :P
Can't believe this is 10 years old! Hope he got sorted out; he has something called GAD, a general anxiety disorder; it's the worst fit for the DJ lifestyle as the best way to treat it is routine, exercise, healthy eating, and therapy & therapeutics if it's really bad. Things to avoid, booze, drugs, stress, working odd hours, excessive travel, potentially he was doing all the things that heighten the effects of GAD. Booze is the big one, anything that suppresses the nervous system is a bad idea if you have anxiety. It tends to go away on it's own when you change your lifestyle.
Great piece!
At 11.31 that is definitely a sample for a future track!
I am also holding the same illness.
And music is loved.
Definitely a nice one...and indeed seems to be a great guy apart of a great producer..
no way, that was one of the best moves by a host of the boiler room ever!
what a sick guy I can relate
Cool video, Danilo! Props from motor city Stuttgart!
Excellent documentari
he played only a few months ago in Manchester. He is also here for the Warehouse Project at some stage this year
'That's a buy for sure I love this' = Ammadou Ahidjo
Amazing music Amazing guy
Very good!!! respect!!!!
Amazing!!
inspiring, what a great person!
Like his honesty
It's at Spitalfields Market in the East End, Shoreditch area....
really cool guy.
I love him
Thanks
tolles Video
Dj Sprinkles - Grand central Part I (MCDE Bassline Dub) @14:06
His best ever work IMO
Thx homie
wow hes amazing
very interesting!
just found out he is from Detroit , feels good to know really dope muscisians come from there
Brown Scorpio no bro, he comes from Germany Stuttgart.
"Once you're into music, there's no way out"
Well done.
3:43 you can see a copy of troupeau bleu-cortex right there!
If that bloke had rewound my record, he'd have got a slap...or a very stern look at the least ;)
Respect
uttrecht, cool city!
You sure this is resident advisor? Lack of bubbles in that water are telling me this is fake. Inspiring video anyway, i have GAD and it fucking sucks, im so glad he sheds a light on it.
Dope!