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Superstar DJs - Made in Germany

September 28, 2017

The documentary Superstar DJs - Made in Germany accompanies Alle Farben, Felix Jaehn and Trance pioneer Paul van Dyk on one of their worldwide gigs.

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Every summer young DJs like Felix Jaehn and Alle Farben clock up more air miles than some airline pilots, conquering the international charts from their laptops. They produce hit songs, and have made German-style Deep House an established brand in Australia, Japan and the US.

What happens to people in their early twenties who have already reached what others need an entire career to achieve? What drives this young generation of laptop producers? And what does a DJ say, who is a veteran of the business? The documentary Superstar DJs - Deep House made in Germany accompanies Alle Farben, Felix Jaehn and Trance pioneer Paul van Dyk on one of their worldwide gigs. Join us as Jaehn performs on the main stage at the biggest festival in the Baltic region. We also witness Frans Zimmer aka Alle Farben battling against torrential rain and technical mishaps on the Dutch border. And at a rave in San Francisco we talk to Paul van Dyk about what still motivates him after a near fatal accident during a concert.

The report portrays a working world defined by backstage areas, self-discipline and permanent social media activity. From Felix Jaehn and Alle Farben to Paul van Dyk: all three are in big demand, but each has their own individual perspective on music, success and a scene where - contrary to what some may imagine - nobody becomes a star just like that. ”Superstar DJs - Made in Germany” reveals a privileged but at the same time tough business that involves fame, fortune and fun but at the same time little sleep, preset schedules and a festival summer with no fixed abode. 
 

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