Watch the video recap of our Elite Session with producer & DJ Simon Shackleton. Simon has had a long career in the music industry - dating back 25 years ago when he left Exeter University with a Masters Degree in classical composition. A man of many pseudonyms, he has gone by Elite Force, Lunatic Calm and Zodiac Cartel.
In Part I - Simon goes over key moments in his musical career, explores the historical trajectory of dance music beginning in the eighties, and reflects on the ever-changing landscape of the music business.
00:20 Background
04:20 A good idea is precious
05:45 Exeter University
08:03 Late 80's Musical Landscape
13:44 Signing a record deal / Lunatic Calm
17:11 Went solo as Elite Force
18:50 Internet changing the landscape in 2000
21:58 The Revamp
26:40 Burning Man Adventures
28:47 Questions from the Audience
Simon is available for one-on-one mentor sessions through the Pyramind Mentorship Network. For more info: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw
