david visan

David Visan was born in Paris in 1976. With a French father and Vietnamese mother, he immediately gained an appreciation for a variety of cultures, especially when it came to music.
As a teenager, David’s interest in music peaked when he was rocked by the songs and melodies of the Beatles and pop rock, which at that time was the rage in France. Later on his taste in music broadened and his love for Parisian nightlife led to the beginning of his career as a DJ.
After working in several Parisian clubs David became unsatisfied with the confines of electronic music and sought to develop his musical career further. He decided to move to the United States to study bass and guitar at the Los Angeles and graduated from Musician Institute.
David explains: “For me, music is an encounter between various sensations, I don’t like 100 % electronic tracks, I prefer the presence of acoustic instruments which give music a more human side”. With his interest in the organic side of music and his exposure to the many cultures that make up the melting pot of America, David also became influenced by Latin music, especially Cuban music (as a result of the reunion of the Buena Vista Social Club) and Brazilian rhythms.
In addition to his time in the States, David lived in London where he studied bass and graduated from Bass Tech. He was also exposed to Indian music, another genre of music that he quickly grew to respect.
On returning to Paris and following his path, David started to perform for various artists for live and/or studio sessions. Back to deejaying, he sought out acclaimed DJ Claude Challe who soon became his mentor.
After training for a few months, David explains that he “learned how to mix exoticism with warm sensuousness” which he claims “is the type of atmosphere [he] relishes.” Along with the world music sounds he used in his sets, David also began delving into tribal house beats.
Soon David Visan became the “spirit” of the Buddha-Bar and one of the most requested Dj in the world. After producing the compilations “Chill-Out in Paris I”, “Chill-Out in Paris II”,”Chill-Out in Paris III”, “Buddha-Bar IV” and “Buddha-Bar V”, …
David worked and promote a lot of artist trough his compilations selling more than 1.500.000 copies worldwide and getting a double gold record.
The last ten years he’s been traveling all around the world, performing with his bands, deejaying and sharing his passion for music.