Real Scenes: Johannesburg | Resident Advisor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- RA tells the remarkable story of the South African city's thriving house scene.
South Africans are the biggest consumers of house music in the world, and Johannesburg is the beating heart of their scene. If you're looking for proof, there is no need to visit a nightclub. In turning on a television, listening to the radio or walking down the street, it's clear that a 4/4 pulse is the metronome of everyday life. The city's preferred sound-vocal-led, percussive, melodic-is largely at odds with what's popular in other international markets; this coupled with cripplingly slow internet speeds goes someway to explaining SA's absence from the global house music conversation.
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Music in order of appearance:
Culoe De Song- Webaba [Soulistic Music] 2010
Black Motion- The Documentary [Kalawa Jazmee] 2013
TKZee- Palafala (Midnight Lover Mix) [BMG Records Africa] 1998
Vinny da Vinci- We Love House Music [House Afrika Records] 2004
Culoe de Song- Ambush (Culoe De Song's Voyage Dub) [Soulistic Music] 2010
TKZee- Dlala Mapantsula [BMG Records Africa] 2012
Black Motion- Manghoro [Kalawa Jazzmee] 2013
Infinite Boys ft Coco- Teka Teka [Kalawa Jazmee] 2012
Black Coffee- Trip To Lyon [Soulistic Music] 2010
Black Motion- Thrills [Kalawa Jazzmee] 2013
Jullian Gomes ft Bobby- Love Song 28 [Soul Candi Records]2011
DJ Shimza- Never Loved Anyone [Soul Candi Records] 2012
Credits:
Producer and Director: Patrick Nation
Associate Producer: Ryan Keeling
Executive Producer: Paul Clement, Nick Sabine, Ed Williams
Editor: Dan Higginson
Camera: Sim Higginson, Dan Higginson, Patrick Nation
Researcher: Richard Marshall
Production Manager: Lisa Telfer Brunton
Additional Footage: Sony Music
Film Production: Clockwise Media
House Music started in Chicago in the early 80's by Black people and now the Black South African's are taking it back to the Motherland! I'm proud of and happy for these guys! Don't hate on them! It's better for them to take it back than other people who aren't of this culture!
***** Nobody gives a fuck who was in the crowd, house music was created by black people.
Mindaugas Sriubas Technology and medicine goes back to ancient Africa, mate, prior to white people's existence. Imhotep is the God of medicine.
All I said was "House Music started in Chicago in the early 80's by Black people and now the Black South African's are taking it back to the Motherland" and I meant what I said and I don't give a fuck who is feeling some type of way about what I said. It's not a racist comment nor am I racist. I am for my people and my culture. Once aging Black people started house music in Chicago and the Black south African's are carrying the torch! It's better than these fake ass DJ's and producers trying to capitalize off this music.
BOOM!!
Mindaugas Sriubas
Imhotep was the world's first named architect who built Egypt's first pyramid, is often recognized as the world's first doctor, a priest,. scribe, sage, poet, astrologer, and a vizier and chief minister.
Mindaugas Sriubas
White people weren't around during the 1st Dynasty, if they were, prove it.
i think the south african house scene is better than anywhere else in the world. they have used their organically grown musical history and blended it well creating their own signature. well done! the creativity is abundant and vibrant with a healthy respect for their roots.
+t paulissen-dougan I do too believe it or not and I'm from Chicago where we claim HOUSE as our own cuz the Godfathers of HOUSE Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy made Chi-town their home. Even the term "HOUSE" came from people coming asking for the kind of music that was played at Frankie Knuckles club the WareHOUSE. I was shocked HOUSE got overshadowed by rap and went overseas. I saw it blow up in London and it was hot there a long time but nothing to the magnitude of what I am witnessing in this video. I felt lost in America cuz I hate most of RAP/HIPHOP and I'm old I don't go clubbing anymore I reunited through TH-cam which is bridging the gap between continents and I love it! #BlackCoffeeFan4Life
i agree with you that the original house started in chicago and i also agree it has been overshadowed by hiphop. i wish both modes of music could have thrived side by side. however, i do believe although most mainstream music started in america, it is usually taken to the next level abroad. on one side, it is good for music lovers but bad for the originators of the music. sad but true. all been said, i totally agree with you. peace!!
Well said. I love South African house way more than old school Chicago house.
The old classics from the likes of Robert Owens, Frankie Knuckles and others were the sound tracks to our struggle during apartheid. They became part of our social fabric, hence when you play those classics at parties even today you will be amazed by the response form the young crowd. They know the lyrics word for word. We have had a relationship with House Music for a long time
The rawness of the music and its people is what I enjoy. That is what attracted me to the music. Bump the big stages with the lights and plastic people. This is where it is AT!
Man, what a cool doccie. Great to be able to experience the SA house scene. Proud to be South African.
Very true as much as they are talking about JHB. But the epicenter of Deep House music in South Africa is Pretoria (Where Black Motion comes from by the way) In a place called Ga-Rankuwa every street has a Dj and majority fall in love first with Deep House Music.
I can't stop re-watching. I must say this Johannesburg Doccie is the best out of all the "Real Scenes" in my humble opinion.
18:59: "Yes We came up, it was a struggle, it was not easy. Now we're at a stage where we wanna keep "it" growing. So, You guys are coming up… Here: Take "it", Now do something with "it"
That is the most beautiful thing I've heard anyone say about the scene!I wish there was more mentors willing to do that here in NYC. Unfortunately, the older generation here seems like they wanna take it with them to their graves instead. It's kind of sad to see how many doors they close on newcomers faces.
I'm from NYC, I have been listening and dancing to South African House music for the last 3 or 4 years and I'm going to South Africa for 6 weeks on 6 December to experience it live. This video is exactly what I would love to see, live it and be present. Thank you for a great narration, for Black Coffee, Black Motion, DJ Shimza, and others who introduce a piece of their lifes
Deep, thought provoking, music is the healing of the nation and we need to protect it, but unify together. Positive vibration. Give thanks!
You'll find the full tracklist, in order of appearance, in the credits at the end of the film.
South African house music makes partying in SA epically beautiful ,Id choose house music over any genre any day !!! Proudly South Africa!!! Mzansi stand up.
i always found it interesting how places like the UK and SA embraced house music
I was born in Johannesburg and never went back. I knew about SAfrican hip hop, but had no idea House was so big. Now I feel the urge to reconnect with my fellow SAfrican producers...
Beautiful documentary about SA house music, the best!
I've been there last year, the people just spread the greatest vibes, true love to the people and to the music
I say come experience it yourself, the video is just a teaser... The House scene is way bigger than what you see on the video ;)) xx
Great job, RA! I had no idea how vibrant this scene was in Johannesburg. I think it's only natural to pay attention to the ups and downs of electronic music where it's been established for a long time, but there is so much going on elsewhere with many different and creative approaches being tried. This video was very inspiring!
Long live soul music! House music is the uniter of all of us
Have no words, besides...Beautiful
just watching this video made me feel so proud of my Country, very nice knowing that House Music is loved so uch
I used watch this documentary everyday 9 years back, just thought of it now when I need motivation
😂 same here. This right here is the best docu ever made about our music. It’s so accurate - I don’t think they’ll be ever better than this.
This is the real South Africa...we love house music!!!!!!!
Jo'burg my Jo'burg!!! long live House Music!
It does mean a very great deal. It makes me smile seeing these guys have fun. I hope Joburg and So Africa makes a mark in the near future on an international scale.
Real Scenes : great series
Who ever came up with this tracklist done an amazing job. Props !!
100% inspiring. Thank you RA, but special thanks must go to Johannesburg & South Africa. Massive respect right there people.
That really lifted my spirits, I'd love to visit one day.
I remember house music when it used to be played in the house.. i remember.. i remember.. i... i .i remeber house when you use to be in the house!!! Thank u for the remebrance of how far we have became#HouseMusicIsAFeeling
Man, I'd love to come through with my harddrive full of '80s and '90s House classics along with newer Chicago footwork tracks.
Oskido is a Legend full-stop, Ndiyakuhlonipha Bra.
wow a summary of what South Africa is now and whats to come told beautiful manner....Thank you!!
Can't believe i'm only watching it now..dope
good scene.. Joberg... what matters is the underground produces music and plays it. the future in the making...
For us House Heads, this documentary means a great deal. Thank You Resident Advisor - Well Done!
beautiful. what a scene!!
IV Been Away from Home for 4 YEARS but this Video just makes me wana relocate back home .
Great doccie✊⚡
Who's here in 2020⚡⚡⚡⚡
The sad part is that they regard themselves as House Music purists, forgetting that music evolves. The reason Our House music scene is huge was a result of infusing our own elements. People were able to identify with the music as it struck a cord with them. In order for the NYC scene to grow there needs to be an open discussion as to how you going to take house music forward
SA FOR LIFE!!!
guys south africa is a nice place you should go there
Best episode yet.
I would love to go kick it in Johannesburg someday! How awesome!
its a beautiful country
The piece where he shows his blanket was crucial to the plot 4:42
just found about this series, gonna watch every single one.
When you have kids as young as 2 singing to the latest house music,you know there is longevity in the genre itself in South Africa,we just have to have better ways of exposing it to the kids who can make a difference to the genre,at a young age. When kids in Europe are getting signed at 15 to big labels,it tells me we have a long way to go infrastructre wise,but we will get there :)
This is true Love for House Music!!!
makes me extremely proud to be from this amazing city. every tune in this video is a bomb!
I love how they support the youth through music, looks like a brilliant scene because of this. Black Coffee also looks extremely inspiring. Great video, thanks RA.
a beautiful piece of artistic creation, massive inspiration gained.... once again RA lead the way.
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house is an expression of true African rhythm thus no other continent can even dare to do what we can do. i say they have invented the mixer but we mix it even with one hand wakit coffee style wakit.house music! music for the soul i always say, thanx for the video question why is it called House music? watch the space for Namibian dj's
Its dope, South Africa just keeps on raising that BAR man, its an honour just to be part of this transition.
This is dope, This documentary is beautiful it gave me goosebumps. #Crying
Wicked documentary
Beautiful.
It breaks my heart watching this and knowing that Black Motion are now sworn enemies.
incredible...big ups RA, keep the Real Scenes alive!
YO! Great job Resident Advisor. Inspirational piece... I might have to spend a few months down in Joburg next year and really check out the scene.
Was a pleasure hosting the RA guys...glad to see you got some awesome footage from the rooftop gig junta.co.za | looking forward to more real scenes :)
Thanx 4dis insight guys!!! Much respect & appreciation!
Black coffee, Bucie and Demor ...my favourites !!
Very nice! It's a beautiful country and even more fun to DJ there. The people LIVE (Deep) House Music!
Enjoyed .......God bless South Africa !!
Come visit and don't go to the conventional clubs, ask the like of Dj Vinny da Vinci and Dj Christos to take you into the townships where classic house, deep house is really appreciated. People warm up to a Dj who wont bombard them with commercial house. They allow you to tell your story through those tracks that have a deep meaning. As they said "House Music is Life"
What a beautiful insight to house music in S.A. Lot of artists I grew up listening to featured aswell. Thank you!
Love it! Pure, Pure, Pure. It doesn't get any better. I love what I do, I love what I'm a part of.
well done for loading this up. SA house rocks even though i am not south African. Well done
Thanks for this awesome documentary. Fascinating insight into a world I knew nothing about.
history in the making and the best part we are all part of it!
Flying that Mzansi flag
I had no idea that they had a house scene this big, though it makes sense now that I think about it
Thnk umo power to the movers and shakers!
wow - I think I´m gonna visit Johannesburg now!
This was really awesome to watch - thank you, and good luck, guys!
beautiful
so cool .. i had no idea there is a big scene like this .. thanks RA
Beautiful
I'm watching this now and I'm literally in tears for seeing Shimza lol
I really wish Cape towns people had this much appreciation and everyone can get a long.I like this video as im a aspiring Dj trying to find my way in the industry.
It took them time. Better late than never. Good to see Cape town artists being united.
Good stuff! Big up SA! Will start following thsi RA series...
inspirational
this is really nice..am proud to be a South African
This makes me miss home more, Mzanzi 4 sure!!!! Proudly South African
some really inspired music to which people actually come together and dance, no one dances anymore it feels like sometimes
Love it. amazing music. fantastic artist. beauti
ful pictures,
This is a wonderful film. Well done all involved
Amazing!!!
Love this
i can't imagine my lyf witout house music
Black Coffee, Crazy White Boy, Euphonik, Black Motion, Kentphonik, Pascal & Pearce, Mphoza
House music in SA kick started in Pretoria/Tshwane
I have exhausted my search options by looking for Vinny Da Vinci- We Love House... i need that song, lord!
wonderful
I would love to go to south africa and show my style of playing the New York Disco Classics and soulful Deep house. Along with my new records. I am happy that people are finaly embracing our DJ culture and craft. Music is not a white or black or disco or house thing. It is a spiritual thing. It is the Loft the paradise garage, Zanzibar the shelter. Music is love music is you. Music is you. Words to live by.....DJ Maestro. Pro New York DJ and proud. God bless.
BUENISIMO.
Un saludo a
Francisco Pacheko Mejia un nombre de compositor que merece
recordar!
i need to go to johannesburg now
Beautiful little doc.
Yes, Black Motion. They make hot ass joints. I see you guys! Send some respect from NY and Japan.
Wow!!
Great Piece!!