The time has come for Beast to interview two of his newest DJ additions
to the Minotaur court. Ellis Odyssey and Ollie (one half of the DJ duo Nautz
& Toppa with Tom Whitakker) both of whom will be playing B2B at the Beast’s
next May 13th night. More details and tickets about Beast’s coveted
event can be found here: http://hdfst.uk/E36511.
Ellis and Ollie met at college on a music production course, friendship
was forged and a DJ alliance was decreed. They have been Dj’ing B2B since and
are keen to transmit a sense of euphoria and escape to all those who listen and
dance to them – this DJ passion caught Beast’s attention immediately. Ellis and
Ollie explain that they have practiced their Dj’ing religiously and have
dedicated that same passion throughout whether in a club or in their front room
whilst drinking tea.
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| Ellis Odyssey |
Beast is forever intrigued as to what makes someone suddenly want to
DJ. Ellis explains that he got into serious DJ’ing when the tax man issued
Ellis with a tax rebate and he was able to afford some Pioneer CDJ 1000 mk3’s
and a DJM 800 mixer – Beast is surprised that tax rebates even happen. Where
Beast comes from tax payments are only made in blood. Both Ollie and Ellis have
lovingly collected and produced their only music too. Ellis collects and plays
on vinyl as he was brought up hearing the rich sounds that only a vinyl record
can transmit. Ollie tells Beast that he dedicates his dj’ing to creating a
sense of euphoria and escape with his dance crowd – he’s fascinated by creating
an essential musical connection between the DJ and the Crowd and will be
re-creating that with Ellis at Minotaur Sound night on May 13th.
Ollie has played at Apex and Nightowl and supported the likes of
Dante, Darius Syrossian and Sidney Charles. Catch him at upcoming Home and
Nozstock Festivals this year.
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| Ollie and Tom (Nautz & Toppa) |
Beast is happy – so many wannabe DJ’s come forth, they play for a
practice session and end up not connecting with the crowd – this is just plain
selfish and Beast ends up chopping off their heads in retaliation. Beast teases
out the secret to becoming a DJ – not just any DJ but a DJ that people can look
up to and allow them to be lead on a musical journey. Ellis and Ollie explain
that they are not in a position to give any advice to those wanting to DJ - but
the only thing that they can say is that you must play what moves you, to dance
and enjoy – it’s what the crowd will pick up the most. Also to get out there as
much as you can, go to parties, meet people and keep collecting and writing
music. Beast’s furry chin starts to quiver at Ellis and Ollie’s humility before
he catches himself and swiftly returns to his dark Beastly self by downing a
tankard of mead and belching loudly.
Ellis Odyssey and Ollie (Nautz and Toppa) will be energising the main
Techno Minotaur room playing B2B on May 13th together with Lee Williams, Kuba Drypher, G Rowe and Denis Horvat.
Tune in to Nautz & Toppa SoundCloud’s here: https://soundcloud.com/nautzandtoppa
