Whaddup,
I'm bringing you a very different sound today so keep your ears and eyes in an open state of mind.
Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison) is an extremely rare talent. Being a multi-genre experimental producer and laptop artist DJ, that sort of comes with the turf. He released his first album in 2006 called "1983" and has since released two more, with the latest in 2010. He is always on the big-ticket summer festival line-up list (ie. Coachella) and is definitely a crowd favorite. The first album that I bought of his was "Los Angeles" and I have to admit it took me a good while to warm up to his sounds. Now that I'm on the other side looking back, I can say that he is one of the most sophisticated producers in the experimental- electronic genre and anyone who has seen him live is truly blessed. The way he coordinates his mixes and further remixes them (with a boat load of MIDI equipment surrounding him) is incredible, and he never misses a beat.
This video caught my eye because it gives the viewer a very seldom seen shot of what it's like to be the DJ at the concert, NOT the crowd. How he uses his technology, fuels the crowd, and soaks up the moment are really fascinating. Even if you don't care for his type of music, just watching him and his craft make one appreciate it in the very least. This is a live clip from a set of his at the Reset Festival in San Diego. Enjoy.
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