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Producers that defy aging
« on: January 17, 2016, 07:11:03 pm »
Ok, this might sound as a salty topic, but it won't be, I promise. I'm kinda tired of producers trying to wow audiences by how young they are. Recently I saw video trying to make a sensation out of 11 years old kid.

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with it. For example I have massive admiration for Madeon. ...but I thought it might be cool and kind of uplifting to make a thread about guys who rock and kick asses while not being exactly youngest. Young at heart you might say. :)

So for example, the other day I went to my first Hospitality event to see Etherwood live. ...it was cool, so I stayed for London Elektricity and oh my god! That energy! His little dances! Awesome! :D ...and he's on top of the game with all that Dolby Atmos stuff he messes up with these days. Amazing.

Do you know more producers like that? :)
« Last Edit: January 17, 2016, 07:16:14 pm by FarleyCZ »
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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2016, 11:23:40 pm »
aphex twin is an obvious one. another would be james murphy from LCD soundsystem. Oneohtrix Point Never is nearly 40 im sure too. Then in hip hop Dr Dre is still a force to be reckoned with, as is DJ Premier and Mike Dean.

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2016, 02:32:19 am »
Personally I think the music should speak for itself, independent from age of the producer.

But at the same time it is pretty cool when you see someone so young being able to master this. For example my younger brother is 14 years old, and when I hear a track produced by a 14 year old it's kinda like wow that's pretty impressive.

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2016, 08:39:48 am »
Dunno how old is BT but he's been in the industry for ages and he's a fucking genious

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2016, 12:34:08 pm »
BT is 45... about my age.

Giorgio Moroder is 74 and still going strong.  (He worked with Daft Punk and has been doing a live tour.)

As an older aspiring producer it's discouraging to hear how young everyone is sometimes... But I can whine about that, or just make music and hope somebody likes it.
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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2016, 06:45:29 pm »
Ok, this might sound as a salty topic, but it won't be, I promise. I'm kinda tired of producers trying to wow audiences by how young they are. Recently I saw video trying to make a sensation out of 11 years old kid.

I totally agree. A lot of producers that I come across on soundcloud and other forums(including this one) advertise their age or that they're "young" in their artist description.

To suggest that art is bound by age is utter nonsense.

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2016, 08:02:14 pm »
I totally agree. A lot of producers that I come across on soundcloud and other forums(including this one) advertise their age or that they're "young" in their artist description.

To suggest that art is bound by age is utter nonsense.
To be fair, it's nothing new. I liked that idea back in 2007 too. It did sound "sexy" even then. The difference is that back then, you looked at the scene and understood it's probably not happening. These days, there were examples of kids who made it. (Good for them though, thumbs up.) ...but it makes a lot of kids feel like they're gonna be the next Garrix. But now I definitely am salty. So back to topic.

Moby! ...he's still active and well. I love his personality on social media btw. He seems like a great guy to have a beer with. :)
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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2016, 08:42:25 pm »
I totally agree. A lot of producers that I come across on soundcloud and other forums(including this one) advertise their age or that they're "young" in their artist description.

To suggest that art is bound by age is utter nonsense.
To be fair, it's nothing new. I liked that idea back in 2007 too. It did sound "sexy" even then. The difference is that back then, you looked at the scene and understood it's probably not happening. These days, there were examples of kids who made it. (Good for them though, thumbs up.) ...but it makes a lot of kids feel like they're gonna be the next Garrix.

Yeah, and the one thing that young producers have that I am quite envious of is time. LOTS of time.

I have a full-time job and a relationship and pets and adult responsibilities. I would kill to even just have summers off do produce all day and live at home.

 *sigh*

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2016, 03:38:24 am »
I'm with you there... I wish all of this technology (and the budget to buy it) had existed when I was 17 and had tons of time. The good news is that I can get some serious progress done on a track in 2-3 hours, and back then I would have spent most of that time trying to troubleshoot which MIDI or audio cable was unplugged.
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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2016, 07:13:20 am »
Hans Zimmer is 58 and Tiesto is like 43 or something
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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2016, 02:49:12 am »
Fatboy slim!  :D

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2016, 09:05:10 am »
Richie Hawtin (45) and Jeff Mills (52). Pioneers.

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2016, 02:06:52 am »
...also Jean Michel Jarre released an album recently.
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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2016, 02:32:26 am »
...also Jean Michel Jarre released an album recently.

and it was fantastic, excited for part 2

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Re: Producers that defy aging
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2016, 03:14:03 am »
Not nearly as old as some of those mentioned, but Tycho didn't start making music until he was 20 or so (I think he mentioned that in an interview) and was working as a full time graphic designer. Also Jay Z is 46. Daft Punk are in their 40's too now. Very inspiring!  :D