The Likes of You pres. DERRICK MAY (USA:DETROIT) @ Ambar April 27th

**Chach** · 23-02-2012, 02:44 PM

The Likes Of You

presents

Derrick May

(4+ hour set)

Friday, 27 April 2012

Ambar

$25 from Moshtix

(limited $20 early-birds available)

The Likes of You very proudly brings you one of the kings of Detroit techno and the Belleville Three’s ‘Elevator’, Derrick May.

Derrick May

May's narrative is wedged into electronic music folklore. The story goes that in the mid '80s, May - also known as Rhythim is Rhythim, joined forces with Kevin Saunderson and Juan Atkins (who became known as the Belleville Three) to fashion a completely new genre of music that, today, we all take for granted.

May is credited with shaping and steering house music's future. The Belleville Three tested the limits of electronic music and changed it forever. Call May a visionary - the music now commonly known as 'techno', is May's invention.

It all started in 1987 when May released Nude Photo, which helped propel the Detroit techno music scene and gradually infiltrate the European acid house mantra. In 1988, house music nirvana arrived when the Detroit native produced the ultimate record, Strings of Life - so named by house prodigy Frankie Knuckles.

May's ability to connect what is in his head with the feelings of what is on the dance floor is known the world over - his dedication to perfection is celebrated.

His production and solo recording exploits may have halted over the past decade but his legacy has rolled on throughout the years, thanks to numerous remixes, re-works and collaborations with some of the most experimental musicians going, including Depeche Mode and ABC.

What makes a Derrick May DJ set so uniquely exceptional is his ability to intermingle genres, taking records of years past and making them work in today's crowded musical sphere. Take Icon, a May masterpiece, where the strings sound just as powerful and prevalent today as they did years ago.

The 'classic' Derrick May noise is a finite balance between percussion-laded cascades of sound complemented with samples and melody. If you want to know what makes Derrick May special, listen to any of his mixes to discover how he inspires people to love techno for what it is - not the sub-culture, the drugs or the mystique, it's all about the music.

May has performed around the globe for over two decades and honed his Transmat techno label into one of the most respected outputs in the world. A pioneer of techno, May produces Hi-Tek Soul or "George Clinton meeting Kraftwerk in an elevator." May makes techno poetry - hear him live and expect a night of unrefined emotion delivered with passion.

**Psyche** · 23-02-2012, 04:05 PM

Nice..

**arkon** · 23-02-2012, 04:56 PM

tasty

**Kevin** · 23-02-2012, 05:04 PM

Is the Derrick May fellow a competition winner?

**d-vo** · 23-02-2012, 06:30 PM

Nice, and nice price too

**Dj_Neo** · 23-02-2012, 06:52 PM

Strings of life FTW. I'm there

**frisky** · 24-02-2012, 12:24 AM

Happy to see him for the n+1-th time! Bring it, Detroit putting soul in the machines...

**3po** · 24-02-2012, 09:01 AM

oooo yeah !

**Psyche** · 24-02-2012, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Is the Derrick May fellow a competition winner?

Not sure about winner. But ok local.

**vutexandbetex** · 11-03-2012, 03:25 PM

This will be special!

**Mono Lisa** · 11-03-2012, 06:06 PM

**repeatoffender** · 12-03-2012, 09:06 PM

large

**Mono Lisa** · 15-03-2012, 01:26 PM

Early birds are selling fast, get in quick

**Psyche** · 15-03-2012, 01:59 PM

Locked in for sure.

**3po** · 17-03-2012, 02:17 PM

any recent mixes about?

**frisky** · 18-03-2012, 07:20 AM

Having had a chance to listen yet but Derrick May has said in interviews he loves playing in Japan so it should be good:
Derrick May – Live @ Dommune, Tokyo (We Pray For Japan) – 24.03.2011

Google search "Derrick May" 2012 OR 2011 site:soundcloud.com

**Sneeza** · 18-03-2012, 02:14 PM

Just got my early bird ticket! Can't wait... I was awe struck when I saw him play at Space. Amazing!

A little birdy told me there are only a few early birds left now.... hurry up and get your tickets people!!!

**Mono Lisa** · 18-03-2012, 02:29 PM

You should tell everyone about how Stacey Pullen was face gurning to his set! Lol

But seriously, less than 10 early birds left

**Sneeza** · 19-03-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Mono Lisa

You should tell everyone about how Stacey Pullen was face gurning to his set! Lol

But seriously, less than 10 early birds left

hahaha - that was to Carl Cox's set... but Derrick May and Stacey Pullen were both in the VIP area that night.

**Mono Lisa** · 19-03-2012, 03:38 PM

First Release tickets have sold out with 6 weeks to go! Nice work Perth

This is going to be a massive night! Buy your tickets online to avoid missing out!

**boomtick** · 19-03-2012, 03:43 PM

^^
What Lisa said.

Ambar is very much looking forward to this.

**Onijin** · 19-03-2012, 03:45 PM

Managed to snap up one of the earlybirds.

**3po** · 21-03-2012, 12:53 PM

it's in the bag!

**3po** · 22-03-2012, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by frisky

Having had a chance to listen yet but Derrick May has said in interviews he loves playing in Japan so it should be good:
Derrick May – Live @ Dommune, Tokyo (We Pray For Japan) – 24.03.2011

Cheers. This is pretty great - 4.5 hours!

**Mono Lisa** · 28-03-2012, 02:43 PM

Did we mention that PUFF will be opening for the living legend? No better techno DJ in Perth to do this!

**Comet_Course** · 01-04-2012, 02:23 AM

What time will May be going in? Heading to Clark, but if he is doing a 4+ hour set then I am so keen to head here after.

**Chach** · 01-04-2012, 04:04 PM

1230ish

**vutexandbetex** · 10-04-2012, 08:52 PM

Not long now!!

**Mono Lisa** · 11-04-2012, 08:28 AM

We've had a massive run of ticket sales in the last few days; this is gonna be the biggest TLOY ever! Dont miss out!
http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=55127

**vutexandbetex** · 11-04-2012, 11:27 AM

Derrick May on the latest Pulse Radio Podcast:

http://pulseradio.net/podcasts/84/pulse-070-derrick-may

**3po** · 12-04-2012, 08:29 PM

Derrick May on Ibiza Spotlight podcast -

http://www.ibiza-spotlight.com/night/podcasts/86_i.htm

**Mono Lisa** · 12-04-2012, 08:40 PM

Derrick May in ma club! YEAH BOI!!!

**d-vo** · 13-04-2012, 08:49 AM

Imma coming to this with me lady if the planets are friendly to her. Can't wait

**vutexandbetex** · 13-04-2012, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by d-vo

Imma coming to this with me lady if the planets are friendly to her. Can't wait

Didnt know you are taking me out darling

**Mono Lisa** · 17-04-2012, 01:40 PM

Read this: http://www.inthemix.com.au/features/..._9_Derrick_May
^ fucking cool read btw...

Buy tickets here: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=55127

LESS THAN 2 WEEKS!!

**Mono Lisa** · 23-04-2012, 09:19 AM

Feedback from Radelaide: http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/sho...d.php?t=303225

**3po** · 23-04-2012, 10:42 AM

^^nice! this has taken waaaayyyyy too long to come around

**Onijin** · 23-04-2012, 10:47 AM

Pretty much in countdown mode now!

**Mono Lisa** · 23-04-2012, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by 3po

^^nice! this has taken waaaayyyyy too long to come around

Haha no shit, we've got someone awesome lined up for November I am just like WTF THAT IS TOO LONG AWAY!!!

4 days to go mofos

**pixiepix** · 24-04-2012, 07:15 PM

Ticket purchased!!!! Gonna be reaching this on my own coz everyone is such a brokearse mofo!

<3 Derrick May.

Bring on 27th!!

**theloadedjuggler** · 24-04-2012, 09:58 PM

I gots a leave pass for this one....
Think I might have to check him off the list..

**Mono Lisa** · 25-04-2012, 01:33 PM

M E L B O U R N E reviews are rave rave rave!

Set times:

1000 - 1100: Mono Lisa
1100 -1230: Puff
12:30 - 0430: DERRICK MAY

Fingers crossed he plays through till 5am :rave:

**d-vo** · 25-04-2012, 02:18 PM

It's orn!

**Kevin** · 25-04-2012, 06:30 PM

I might just check this out. Sounds good

**Mono Lisa** · 25-04-2012, 06:38 PM

Like

**Kevin** · 26-04-2012, 09:45 AM

Ticket purchased. My God I might have to stay up later than midnight for the first time since the late 90's

**heyuinthebush** · 26-04-2012, 09:50 AM

Awww man. So wanted to go to this.

I have heard good things about this guy! Have fun kids, rave hard for me.

**frisky** · 26-04-2012, 10:23 AM

Can't believe I've been listening to Detroit sounds for 13 years... seems like yesterday I was at

**d-vo** · 26-04-2012, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Ticket purchased. My God I might have to stay up later than midnight for the first time since the late 90's

Old farts up the back! We can complain about stuff and drink heavily

**Kevin** · 26-04-2012, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by d-vo

Old farts up the back! We can complain about stuff and drink heavily

Superb mate. Swift half somewhere before?

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