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Max Fosh recounts his previous DJ set playing only hold music and how he received an invitation to DJ at Brixton Jam, one of London's historic clubs. He accepted on the condition of complete creative freedom, deciding to play Beethoven's music, inspired by its royalty-free status and a viral TikTok clip.
To prepare for the club, Max enlists the help of producer Lewis, known for creating viral bangers. They collaborate to transform Beethoven's classical compositions, particularly 'Beethoven's Fifth', into danceable house music, creating an entire set of 'Beethoven bass bangers'.
During the production process, an idea is floated for Max to perform 'Für Elise' live on a drum pad. Despite having no prior experience, he accepts the challenge. Lacking a beat pad, he creates a DIY version using a chessboard to practice, dedicating significant time to master the performance for the big night.
The night of the show arrives, and Max heads to Brixton Jam. After a security check, he meets the organizers and transforms into 'DJ Beathoven' with a wig and costume. Despite his nerves about performing in front of 600 people, he remains committed to the unique set.
Max's set begins, featuring 20 minutes of Beethoven's greatest hits remixed for a club audience. The crowd's reaction is largely indifferent, with only a few attendees showing appreciation. Despite this, Max pushes through, culminating in his live beat pad performance of 'Für Elise', which also falls flat with the audience.
Despite the lack of an enthusiastic crowd response, Max expresses pride in his unique performance, delivering an entire set of Beethoven symphonies to a packed house. He thanks the organizer for the opportunity and attempts to gauge the long-term impact on the club-goers, who generally don't recall 'DJ Beethoven'.