ORIGINS: DVS1 | Resident Advisor

[@FrankieBones]

The Devious Ones. Now I know. In my own American Rave history I always have said, Rave Culture in America did not exist in places like Chicago & Detroit until it was forced into position from cities like Milwaukee & Minneapolis. DVS1 holds a key. Noted. This was a great video, too much respect for the man DVS1

[@CopeLtda2]

Probably the most inspiring half hour I've had in a while. Respect!

[@jaqz3212]

same here!

[@matthewmcree1992]

As someone who lives in St. Paul, MN (I moved here for college and stayed because it’s a cool city) it makes me proud that so many people have come out of the Twin Cities including one of the biggest techno producers in the world, DVS1. The rave scene here isn’t super in-your-face and much of it stays really underground, but that’s why the people engaged in it really care about dancing and friendship and the music itself, and that’s a wonderful thing vastly different from how the electronic music scene is in Europe, where rave culture is so mainstream that a lot of people just care about being able to do drugs and look cool. Drugs are just as present in the Midwestern rave scene as anywhere, but DJs are able to play far more experimental music than you’re allowed to in Europe, because people here are happy to hear a huge variety of genres and appreciate more novelty (rather than people booing you when your set deviates from what the crowd expects). And that’s a beautiful thing.

[@elpublic8821]

As someone growing up in Belgium and having enjoyed rave scenes in Belgium, Germany and the UK I beg to differ. Been in the US for over 4 years now and having seen underground scenes in LA, SF, and St. Paul it’s nothing compared to the diversity and experimental sounds I have seen (and heard) in Europe. It’s possible I haven’t found my jam yet.

[@Viscosity4]

Most respected DJ for me no questions asked. Used to get so excited back in the day when I knew we were going to one of Zaks parties. Such good memories

[@SeanEC79]

Had the pleasure of chatting to him after a gig a 2 years ago. Such a humble down to earth guy. No ego whatsoever. Had to ask him about his record collection! Saw him at Dekmantel the summer before which was absolutely killer so we talked about that too. Looking forward to seeing him next week again at Dekmantel!

[@ezequiels.1028]

very inspiring life history! glad he found his way and is providing us with great music. People aren`t bad, they are lost.

[@cameronseibold5453]

DVS1 is my personal favorite DJ, ever. I've seen him play a dozen times, maybe more, and he just gets better every time. He's a midwest rave hero.

[@ramu_]

DVS1- Black Russian [Klockworks, 2014] Sawf - Slim (DVS1 Four by Four Mix) [Perc Trax, 2010] James Ruskin & Karl O'Connor - Post-Traumatic Son (DVS1 Pessimist Remix) [Blueprint, 2011] Borrowed Identity - Leave Your Life [Mistress, 2013] DVS1 - Pressure [Transmat, 2010] DVS1 - Balance [HUSH, 2014] Darko Esser - Clean Slate [Curle Recordings, 2011] DVS1 - Polyphonic Love [Transmat, 2010] DVS1 - Submerge [HUSH, 2011] Discrete Circuit - Incursion [Mistress, 2015]

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

Thank you!

[@kenoba]

"Making mistakes teaches you more than success" :)))

[@professionaldistortion]

The honesty is so refreshing.

[@BunnychanFarabee]

Honestly this is an amazing story. I already respected Zak a great deal but now far more so.

[@jordanake]

Agreed RA. This guy not only makes proper music, but he's also very very interesting. Devious indeed.

[@HassenBelhajOO]

"Making mistakes teaches you more than success , I think".

[@twincityshredder3012]

I'm thankful for getting to grow up in Minnesota and experiencing the rave family.

[@c0pa-q1r]

DVS1 = devious one....ohh

[@internetcomment4440]

Morgan Williams never got that before now

[@rubencreative]

what an honest guy. nothing but respect! and such an amazing DJ

[@lifecamerakaran]

Watched this for the fourth time after RA issued a call for people to check this brilliant episode out. I only just noticed DJ Bone in that photo around 20 minutes in. Now I realize how far these two go back. Watching them play on the 5th August at Radion at the Dekmantel by Night party is a memory that will forever stay with me. Well...me, a big Texan and an energetic Irishman. If walls could talk, they'd have a few ridiculous stories to share from that epic night.

[@lostvission]

Prob my favorite video ive seen from you guys. He's a real icon in this culture....real blood, sweat and tears shit. Been a fan of his music for quite some time but had no idea of any of his life and story.

[@tomoyopop]

What an incredible interview. I think it's one of RA's best. His mother is an amazing woman. :)

[@aidanjohnkelly]

Hugely inspiring and honest video from a super talented guy. Massive respect to DVS1 x

[@133TECHNO]

Zak is one of the living legends when peopel speak about Techno coulture. Thank you Zak you're Inspiration.

[@1234NIGHTCLUB]

All ove this is great and awesome but can we have a moment for DVS1 mother always holding Down the fort ?? That lady is a boss !!!

[@burger659]

would like to see an "origin" session with speedy-j :)

[@RetrospectiveZoology]

What a kind and great person he is .. hero!

[@delroyvoncompton]

Man, this guy deserves his due's.

[@BlazPerus]

that was the best ra video ever

[@ards5161]

Seems like a really nice guy. Shot well, too!

[@Audunforgard]

This guy speaks to my heart

[@FoleyNano]

that boombox record player @5:25 is the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[@redkem80]

What an incredible story! I have heard of DVS1, but not so much because House & Techno isn't really my thing - but this was definitely inspirational.

[@FeistnFlink]

Wow, what a great docu!! It just sucked me in. I am from germany and xperienced the firt comming up of techno in Germany and his story shows a lot of this spirit!! Great! Very honest and inspiring!

[@ryanackerman8157]

Saw Derrick May play the most incredible set at Foundation. RIP

[@OfoeNelson]

Derrick is alive!

[@ryanackerman8157]

RIP Foundation (DVS' club) not Derrick! :)

[@OfoeNelson]

Ok lol.

[@gatovolador7618]

Foundation was fuckin awesome. Saw so many good shows there.

[@gatovolador7618]

I remember electric indigos set at 4/20 in mpls like 97 in mpls. Pretty sure it was the same dust storm warehouse shrooming my ass off...

[@loadrunner666]

Your inspiring humility adding to your passion for imparting pure club music experience made an intense effect on my soul. Keep it underground, keep it real.

[@Elmarcyboy]

Such an amazing person

[@sebastiansfeci1305]

a couple weeks ago his set @ dude club milan was easily one of the best i ever heard. genius

[@bangladesh6027]

A very admirable guy

[@gatovolador7618]

Damn, memories giving me Chills RN....

[@damianoooo2534]

Thanks Techno Scene for this Guy ! Absolutely Talenty DJ

[@deactiva]

Absolutely real guy

[@caydencayuga7876]

I miss Minneapolis.

[@djgringle]

Great honest doc

[@jaqz3212]

Much respect to DVS1..

[@tommymack2989]

Got a lot of respect for this guy

[@ajamieson3]

i watch these before i practice mixing and track selection .. i have to say, somehow it makes my sets sound better .. a little more meaningful to

[@lowellaudio]

The best of Origins series

[@immanuelesimonelli]

Resident advisor needs to do a Victor Simonelli interview/ documentary like this one seeing how he changed House culture and growing up in Brooklyn NY and working for Arthur Baker.

[@karelhacker]

Big respect for you man!

[@antfactor]

Thanks for making /posting these!! It's so nice to here Electric Indigo mentioned - who'm I met through very close friends in the underground techno scene in NYC / Primarily the Killer Parties thrown at the Robots space by Khan and Gilman. She was utterly sweet, sharp, and amazingly talented - though, (lucky me!), I met LOTS of talented producers there. I'm so glad her career has blossomed, and I got to know her on a more personal level at the very beginning. Cheers and Best! .ant

[@bazedjunkiii_tv]

let me guess - you ran into the whole liquid sky posse there... dr.walker, jammin unit / cem oral, carlos soul slinger etc?

[@elastic8]

What a great story. respect, respect, respect

[@J43rv1]

MPLS! Great to hear Zak's story Dustin Zahn would be very interesting as well.

[@CHskatefan]

+Yeknom0913 Zahn isn't originally from MPLS but he moved here a while back. They both played at an afterhours event last summer. So much fun! M P L S T E C H N O

[@yagheeka]

Great stuff! ..and the Mother is cool as well !

[@asura6733]

mint doc, mint producer, mint mum

[@TreyPrankz]

WOW! What a beautiful documentary!

[@Guram1729]

Name something more inspiring than this 28 mins

[@The3220Blues]

My first party and live set I saw was 1994. I've seen hundreds of a amazing Dj's since then and this 3 1/2 hour set by DVS1 in Pittsburgh, Pa is probabaly the best set I've ever seen. I recorded two videos at about 25 min. Here they are hope you guys enjoy them : ) Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3W8iGmjacd4n9E

[@pablors6718]

I love this Guy

[@Mike-pq9nx]

Thanks for this awesome interview

[@mnmj]

Very enlightening! Thanks for the Origins interviews and also Between the Beats !

[@truncatela]

Props to Zak!

[@jaguarvssnake]

Not enough comments here about Mira - what a BOSS.

[@jaguarvssnake]

20:26

[@gavinkerslake]

I'm a HUGE fan

[@Wizard_of_ZaZa]

This guy is my new idol

[@WillyLucena]

The origins series is truly inspiring! Keep them coming !!!

[@maxours14]

Interesting story and person, well shot as well! Thanks RA

[@vladimirs4120]

Hi from SPB, nice to hear that your roots come from Russia, thanks for HQ music, keep it up. Very interesting video. Интересно, говорит ли он по-русски...

[@bldGaming0]

Говорит, еще и подстебет тебя)

[@cianbreen7062]

Wow that was inspiring. Much respect.

[@VremiaKolokolchikov]

Outstanding story.

[@isaac.anthony]

I remember that 420 always, the dust is probably still in my lungs, thanks for an epic party, Z!

[@elifan2523]

Great documentary, he seems like real interesting person

[@vanardnb]

What is the track he starts playing at 5:50? and fades out about 7 seconds later

[@jobegarry1006]

John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real (Farley's Hot House Piano Mix)

[@vanardnb]

Michael O'Connor Thanks a ton, people!

[@Vosgie88]

Jobe Garry What a track ! Thank for sharing its name

[@captainmarvel69]

You seems to know your shit ! Do you know what kind of speakers he has ? I'm looking for one with good sound

[@cedricvh1328]

ledgend shiiit

[@olivermoore4898]

a year on, great stuff

[@olivermoore4898]

3 years on... 🖤

[@larag8774]

such a good documentary! thanks, ra

[@kekelaSON]

RESPECT!!!!!!!

[@pablocamus8605]

Dvs1 is my new fav dj

[@davidorozconpollo]

So inspiring

[@codyanderson1658]

That was the dustiest party ever. GOod time DVS1~! Original dun DADA

[@JanAndhisfiets]

What a great doc!

[@emikarecords]

I'm a fan

[@dirkoppermann7653]

love his story

[@The3220Blues]

My first party and live set I saw was 1994. I've seen hundreds of a amazing Dj's since then and this 3 1/2 hour set by DVS1 in Pittsburgh, Pa is probabaly the best set I've ever seen. I recorded two videos at about 25 min. Here they are hope you guys enjoy them : ) Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3m7e5uqnJ5nj7M

[@devvvvvvvvvvvv]

I just love these.

[@robertoingram7175]

Love your story DVS1

[@roderickmack5922]

This was a fabulous episode! 👏👏👏

[@nonegiven9579]

salt of the earth guy - one of the old school.

[@Heden00]

best one yet! amazing edit guys!

[@neilellis1134]

Amazing as per, truly inspiring!

[@GalenAus]

8:40 = Borrowed Identity - Ruhephase In D-Moll Feat. Mechanical Soul Brother

[@anamacklis2355]

great video RA! keep up the great work!

[@AlexRanerroMusic]

What is the track at 6:19 that comes in as he explains about booking Electric Indigo? It's so special.

[@3uncas]

nice track... ID would be great... :)

[@dylancherry6447]

Borrowed Identity - Leave Your Life

[@tomaspalmariello7911]

Anybody knows where i can get that 9:50 picture? It's awesome Thanks

[@FREDDFLOW]

great inspiration !!

[@Dbulkss]

Awesome Vid!

[@kyleog17]

holyyyyy shitttt that collection is WILD

[@kenoba]

Respect massive to dvs1 :)

[@Kristitheterminator2]

a true master

[@tonyntv]

Incredible

[@RapidRaver]

Legend

[@albertcol]

Respect!

[@nicholasjackson6072]

Amazing viewing.