A lying-down listening session through the history of electronic dance music.
Sonic Journey is a (lying-down) listening experience that takes visitors through the history of electronic dance music. Through carefully selected tracks and guided by curated storytelling, a sonic narrative unfolds that carries the listener through time: from the roots of electronic dance music, via its pioneers and the first nightclubs and communities, to the development of the iconic genres as we know them today. In this setting, deep listening takes center stage, allowing connections—such as those between hip-hop and techno, and disco and house—to become audible step by step, with sound serving as a carrier of history.
About the guides:
Derk Louwes: Music curator, speaker, and consultant (including for AZ Alkmaar; previously for Red Bull and Thuishaven). He designs and facilitates music interventions and playlists for relaxation, recovery, and sleep—among others in elite sports—based on scientific research and years of experience in music curation.
Nathan Kofi: Music professional, cultural analyst (MA), concept developer, and educator, with a deep love for subcultural music and identity. Nathan is also a DJ, producer, and devoted participant in nightlife culture, with 14 years of experience in the music industry. Founder of De Lichting and former artistic director of De School Amsterdam.
IMPORTANT: Please bring your own mat, bean bag, or air mattress.
Note: The language of this edition is Dutch.