Michael Gray 'The Weekend' | The Making Of A House Music Anthem

[@DJMag]

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[@mxamboii1983]

Can you do one on "Barbra Streisand" by Duck Sauce

[@cheaptp]

Alison Limerick “ Where loves lives” please please please !🙏

[@mxamboii1983]

He's not with us anymore, but maybe if possible do one on Children by Robert Miles

[@KJSone]

This tune made Ibiza soooooo more memorable - along with Lola’s theme - my my my - rocking music - soooo many great tracts sooo many great memories

[@DJMag]

Anthems!

[@TayWoode]

Sounds like you were there roughly same time as me as those ones always remind me of the big ones played in Ibiza 2004 , just like Eric Prydz Pjano playing in every bar, shop, club, restaurant, pool bar in 2008 😂

[@TheJuanshouse]

Good times. Stupid Disco!

[@KJSone]

@@TayWoode Yeah - 2004, was the best year of my life and my introduction into House music - by 2006, I was a DJ and club promoter in London - that’s how much the music affected me - I came home from Ibiza in 2004 and packed Bora Bora beach into my suitcase - I went 3 times in 2004 - I find it very difficult to put these tunes on now or mix them. The memories are so emotional we still talk about it to this day. Me and my friends - been to Ibiza over 20 times but nothing sticks out like 2004 - I’m so glad you was there to experience it - 🌹

[@KJSone]

@@TheJuanshouse stupid disco - legendary track, especially the vocals - 👌

[@jaket282]

He seems like a thoroughly nice chap, his constant smiling is infectious. Nice throwback!

[@wadefleming]

A defining tune of the 2000s era... takes me straight back. What a time to be alive.

[@TimHoekstra]

Two minute flashbacks, what a time to be alive!

[@disclosure]

Absolute banger

[@polyphonics557]

"Now I'm extremely proud of it".....and so you should be mate......many many thanks.

[@danylosokolov2085]

yes, indeed

[@AKAmalindos]

What a track, I remember hearing this on radio as a teenager when this was just released, the way that bass drops...goosebumps

[@DJMag]

Love this !

[@Niko80s]

im in my 40s and still getting goosebumps when listening it !

[@LastBastion9999]

Michael is a legend in the house music community - his discography is INSANE! Glad you were able to nab him to explain the creation of this anthem for the world. He seems like a genuinely nice guy as well. Keep on keepin' on, Mike!

[@Spectrvm____]

All the 70’s sampled tracks of the time like this one, Lola’s theme, Lady, Music Sounds Better With You, Make Luv etc really defined the sound of early 00’s. I miss it dearly 😢

[@TheDanielShepherd]

Don't bunch Stardust into the rest of that shite - Stardust was actually good and it was from 1998.

[@doderiolarkisso4038]

@@TheDanielShepherd based

[@alphalax7747]

House would not exist without 70s disco

[@2007enthusiast]

Hell yes baby! These kids better recognize. 70s Philadelphia disco is the cornerstone of all true house music.

[@elektrogstanzl]

THE tune of 2000s clubs 🎉

[@rossjones6932]

This track NEVER leaves my record box

[@j_s_w]

Great days at uni to this track. Fair play for him to credit the singers and everyone involved. Doesn’t happen a lot.

[@djyems1021]

This along with Lola's theme are my two most favourite childhood house songs when i was a toddler when they were both released in 2004. These are my two of the most favourite house songs ever ever i hold dear in my heart.

[@DJMag]

Have you checked out our video on Lola's Theme?

[@MichaelGilbank1]

Sammmmeeee

[@DaisyyV21]

No way!!! I still play it every Friday!!! 💃🏽🪩 Such a gem of a song!! ❤️❤️

[@DJMag]

The best way to start the weekend!

[@dehendriklechatwillekens]

omg. what a radiantly happy face and guy. makes me smile too

[@neiloughton]

Everything this man touches is absolute gold.

[@TheDA1983]

Still one of my favorite songs...ever!

[@Meechooilka]

Michael Gray is such a talent! Still working, still relevant, still serving it to the children.

[@aphale]

I've been waiting for this video since I found out about these "Making Of" series. I believe this alongside Benassi's 'Satisfaciton' and Prydz 'Call on me' (lets leave the Bangalter discussion aside), were the tracks that hooked me into electronic music in my teen years. Definitely brings back good memories.

[@DJMag]

Glad we managed to include some of your favourites!

[@W.Cecil65]

One of the Greatest Old Skool Vibes.

[@Goit_Goit]

The fact you call this old school horrifies me.

[@WillyJunior]

If it's post-2000 it's not old skool, sorry bud

[@tungabunga4107]

@@Goit_Goitits 20 years old lol

[@tungabunga4107]

@@WillyJunior20 years old mate

[@Goit_Goit]

@@tungabunga4107 and?

[@angelicMisha]

I was 15 or 16 when it came out and I was instantly amazed, impressed and hooked. A classic for eternity, thank you Michael!

[@jameshollyoak8230]

My favourite dance song ever , it takes me back to the best times of my life , this still is my ring tone on my phone alarm , it wakes me up every morning, until the weekend , still gives me goosebumps ❤

[@Bthelick]

You don't hear a progression like that often. 1 2 b2 6 in house is unique. that's why I always loved it ❤🔥

[@HarveyMmusic]

probably in my top 5 of all time

[@DVDVization]

Hands down, a top song which is still very often played in Belgium on friday. I love the vibe!

[@TheSupercharger1981]

Duke - So in love with you (Full Intention remix) guaranteed to get anyone on the dancefloor.

[@andymallon6440]

Amazing remix that is. Still gets mentioned now.

[@Makenzyfly]

thanks, it's really a banger !

[@pjf2193]

I don’t like that one, but to each their own.

[@paulhelsby]

Iconic, Timeless, Generational spanning, from a generational talent. Michael Gray is still killing it. I still buy every Michael Gray release and remix he puts out on Traxsource... and they all smash the dancefloor. Give this man his flowers in the history of House, Disco-House, Nu Disco, Soulful House that he deserves. A bonafide Legend. Up there with Dave Lee, Grant. Nelson, Dimitri From Paris for me.

[@TheTrancemaster90]

aahhh, at that time house music was so lovely, nostalgia hits hard

[@DerpSerpi]

8:17 when a song makes a comeback like that, you know that it's pretty much gonna be around forever as a classic. must be an incredible feeling if you made the song

[@jadeduh4555]

Till this day!! I can't stop jamming to this instant classic. In the 2000s, house had a New Old sound.

[@samsnite]

Thank you Michael Gray for this banging emotional tune! Still gives me goosebumps like the first time i heard it when it was new!

[@mcgherkinstudios]

I can’t wait for this video to begin!

[@gaz909909]

I just want to be clear how much Michael's work, from Greed (instantly thinking of Baby D - So Pure), Full Intention (I chased down as much of their work as I could in the 90s - First Choice Armed And Extremely Dangerous probs being a stand out for me) and then The Weekend - I remember playing the original with the epic opening out to a crowd and it was SO ICONIC!! Still is. This man's work is exemplary and the groove levels through the roof. Thank you so much for the vibes!!

[@t0nito]

20 years later and it's still a banger!

[@trancextend]

You mean almost 25? 😉

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

One of my favourite house songs! The synth Chords just give me goosebumps! The sample chopping and vocals! This song is candy to the ears.

[@SeattleLifeguard]

This track never stopped being cool. I'll never let go of my 12" copy!!!

[@GeorgeBeyond]

Great guy, great story! Love that track, especially without the vocals.

[@tman1890]

My Fridays never pass without listening to The Weekend original 12" mix/vocal mix/ i even watch the music video as it fits the song perfectly🤌, it's now a routine i swear... Michael Gray did a number on this one ❤ 🇿🇦

[@DominikOliverCseh]

Michael Gray what a legend. Everything he touches become gold ❤

[@frandevereaux]

fantastic to hear him speak about his career. I had not idea he was behind Full Intention.

[@CJ-gp9yh]

I was a working nightclub DJ in Japan when this record came out, I’d been playing all the Full Intention remixes he talked about.. but when this record came out it was absolutely massive! Thanks Michael Gray for all the great tunes!

[@Tumleren]

I stumbled upon The Weekend a while ago after it had been completely gone from my musical consciousness and it was like being teleported to the past where I was a teenager and just blasting it every single day. It's been on my feel good playlists ever since. Love this song and love this series going over all these iconic tracks

[@YUSSEB8E]

Him and John Pearn as Full Intention, legends

[@kristoffscuba5466]

Agreed

[@ValerioReali]

Each production or remix he makes it's pure class , his music never sound too old .

[@jamesgardening7451]

fantastic to learn Michael was Full Intention loved those tunes and remixes

[@pauljakeman]

Absolute timeless house track. Really good seeing how it came around.

[@deebzeal8204]

Oh my I always hear this song on dance radio stations!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@neddy1287]

Nearly every weekend that song kept playing in the pub and the nightclub it never got old

[@DJMethod415]

I discovered this song living overseas in Hong Kong when it came out and have been playing it ever since. Absolutely legendary track I spin it all the time

[@K-M1]

Love the production on this. Sounds so crisp and punchy.

[@krooner]

Thank you sir for making the night back then worth living. How was these days...

[@johnleonard2687]

One of the greatest dance tunes of all time ❤

[@stefan2796]

This track is a timeless masterpiece and the video that goes with it is just perfect!

[@mort6727]

I was a kid when it was released...it was and still my favourite tune many years after 🎉🎉 just huge banger!!!

[@blairwilliams136]

Track never gets old and never fails to deliver the vibe !

[@chambersofhourrors9393]

Thanks again for another story behind a classic banger!

[@DJMag]

Thanks for listening

[@traceywoods405]

Michael Gray absolutely incredible … this is such a fantastic interview , loved watching …. ❤❤❤xxx

[@andysgtslick4425]

I remember when it came out so many house DJs here in AU were freaked out by the way the rhythm stutters in that little fill that happens at the end of every 4 bars.. now it's just embedded in our minds :) Brilliant record.

[@willNNN]

Absolute banger of a record that I still play regularly 🔥🔥🔥

[@dwaynelarose278]

Wow love how he low key throws out the fact that is part of the group FULL INTENTION! I love them!

[@r77madder]

its timeless.

[@sofiablack9081]

This song reminds me of being in Yates, they always played this song. Whenever I hear this I’m instantly taken back. We had some great nights in Yates

[@Music_Blueprint_78]

I have thrown this song on a few of my mixes. Outstanding melodies and bassline!

[@rishipatel3665]

used to play this 9am on a Monday on the bus to work!

[@iankirmann]

How can it be really possible? Just recently started digging into discography of Michael (heard only Full Intentions before) and now my favourite channel makes the video. Universe is really talking)

[@ar_nim]

Not just a cool tune, but Michael Gray is such a cool guy as well! Enjoyed this interview.

[@DJMag]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@camoufly]

playing this forever

[@vectro_official]

I'm so amped right now after watching this one! This is one of my favourites from when I was younger and truly a gem track from a legendary artist. He's created so many banging tracks I'm glad to see it get some recognition again because it is deserved. Top track and so is his "Borderline" track. Thanks for this one!

[@Targus28]

Played his His Still In Love With You Remix last weekend at a gig in Atherton. Always goes down a treat and that track still doesn't sound old even thou it is.

[@jockstrapper]

His remix of Scope's Be my friend and Somewhere Beyond bring a smile to my face everytime, so many good memories!

[@AndyWoods82]

Incredible tune which helped define an incredible era. Played on a huge sound system its just next level

[@Rjey1512]

So thankful that we were able to be a part of this 🫶🏻 Monday night to the club Tuesday night to the club Wednesday night to the club Thursday night to the club Friday night to the club Saturday night to the club Sunday night, what a headache Once again another week starts. Monday night to the club ❤ again n again 🫶🏻 begin, begin, begin, begin. Thank you Michael ❤

[@djpedrocarrilho]

Fantastic tune! I was lucky enough to work with Shena a decade ago, incredible voice

[@DJAUDIO1]

I literally play it every week at my events. Such a feel good banger.

[@slydelvecchiomusic]

Man what a tune!! Forever a banger

[@nainchavez]

Omg i could feel his emotion and excitement along the interview, wow!

[@constantinepaxinos]

Yes Mr Gray, twenty years later this still bangs hard !

[@leogotv]

Great memories to this awesome track. Thank you very much for the flashbacks. ❤🎉😊😊😊

[@tibor9496]

in 2003 was a DJ in the lokal club, who played it every saturday at the same time. I still love this vibe

[@bluesdeliciousmusic]

It was a good time for house music, so much great releases in those years. The weekend brings back good memories from that period, nice to hear the story so thank you!

[@kjwworldwide]

I played this at my job 3 years ago and now it's a theme at work every Friday

[@marcoguzman5230]

one of my favorite records ever

[@shhh616]

I remember buying the single from hmv big track 💯

[@rubbish90]

Just such an iconic tune, glad Michael's able to look back with great pride

[@SuperAyo12345]

Favourite house track ever

[@QueirozDB17]

One of best singles of all times, amazing track Michael

[@Blackmamba12345]

Such a classic track this

[@ericrich69]

One of the gold standards. Anything he touches is a hit! Great Job Mate!

[@pcpassion5616]

Still get goosebumps when I hear this

[@FiloMJ]

after seeing this, I feel emotional and I don't know why simply amazing

[@NostalgiCrazy]

I've always kept this on so many playlists! Technically I hear it nearly every weekend 😄 Never fails to get me moving and I even got my mom into it haha. Thank you Michael!

[@tellerrecords]

LEGEND!!

[@JuHerSua99]

one of the best basslines ever made period

[@andreat.]

I still love this song so much.

[@aleksandralis9134]

When i was twentish i work my boots of on weekends and gravyard shifts. This song was my work song. Good memories of youngth and place where i am from and who i bacome❤❤❤

[@Tuhoeterra]

love this really adds to the magic of these classics.

[@RUANFREITAS]

Awesome. thanks dj mag

[@enticedmusic]

Such a memorable track, thank you for sharing your experiences 🙏

[@bigmanmike12]

One of the records that made me follow a career in music, thank you Michael you inspired so many producers

[@djassassinuk]

Always been fond of this record and Love a bit of Get Down Saturday Night by Oliver Cheatham too!