What We Started
- 2017
- 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.6K
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DJs, producers, and promoters discuss the history and state of electronic dance music.DJs, producers, and promoters discuss the history and state of electronic dance music.DJs, producers, and promoters discuss the history and state of electronic dance music.
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Must See!
I went to a director's screening of WHAT WE STARTED and it is a must see. In particular, I absolutely loved getting to know the characters. Martin Garrix is so different than my initial impression of him! He is so sweet, deep and humble. I also loved hearing Carl Cox's story and I might try to sneak into the March premiere, so that I can meet him. He seems truly amazing. I love all kinds of music, but never knew a ton about this genre, so I found it to be really educational, too, which was a great surprise (since I expected mostly upbeat, entertainment, which this has, but it has more than just that)!
Very cool
I attended the premiere of this movie last nigh and it was very cool. As someone who used to go to underground parties in the 90s, the movie really took me back (and seeing some of the guys in person that used to play at the parties that I went to as also awesome). I haven't kept up with dance music as much recently, so I learned a lot and was genuinely entertained throughout. I am really impressed by Martin Garrix. What a talent.
10abe-41
A Stellar & Moving journey within Electronic Dance Music. Finally!!!
This film , the first one that touched my heart capturing Electronic Dance Music from the root to present day! Sit in with first generation DJs and DJs of today as they clash & unite in this epic tale of DJ/ Dance culture. I felt as if I was on a DJ booth road trip. Great work to the Directors Bert Marcus & Cyrus Saidi for the deep "Dance" dive!!! This film is for everyone & insightful for those seeking to explore a movement that exports celebration.
10Jimi20
Best Dance Music Film Ever Made
I've been a successful DJ in the scene for
Over a decade and have seen most of the major
Dance music Films made trying to cover the truth...this film
Hands down is the best movie ever made about
Dance music! Rather you are a dance music lover
or completely unfamiliar with the scene "What
We Started" will give you a very accurate look
Into the world of Dance while entertaining you
From start to finish. Highly recommend this!
Two thumbs up
Awesome movie. Must see for any music lover for sure. Didn't know much about EDM - am now hooked. Really great stuff.
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Pete Tong: WHAT WE STARTED will instantly capture an audience's attention. This is a film that gives an authentic voice to different generations of this movement in an unprecedented way and leads you on a globe-trotting journey that explores a dynamic and multi-layered industry. As someone who spent my whole career in electronic dance music, I'm very excited to be involved in this ambitious film that goes a long way to set the record straight on how we got here!
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