Maestro
by Josell Ramos
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Actor: David Mancuso, Francis Grasso, Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Nicky SianoDirector: Josell Ramos
Brand: Maestro
Editor: Josell Ramos
Producer: Josell Ramos
Writer: Josell Ramos
Editor: Eric Moorman
Producer: Edmar Flores
Producer: Jamal J. Dorsett
Producer: Kervyn Marks
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-07-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Sanctuary
DVD Reviews of Maestro
DVD Review: Maestro did its job.....And, did it well
Summary: 4 Stars
At first I thought it would be a NY vs Chicago type of thing, which it wasn't. However, you hear very little about Chicago, except during interviews with Frankie Knuckles, or about Ron Hardy. That would be the only negative aspect of the film I observed.
This film gives a clear distinction between NY Dance and Chicago House. I appreciate the fact that at no time did it feel like a competition-of-sorts. When a time line is presented to you, it's very hard to argue with it. And, each group's sound is distinct unto itself. But, it's still all "FAMILY"
The phrase "UNDERGROUND" is used too loosely these days. When it comes to music genre(s), NY Dance/Chicago House are true Underground music. You can't deny it when major record labels, as a whole, refuse to include original dance/house tracks on major releases. But, they are more than happy to let DJs/Re-mixers/Producers put out separate "authorized" productions. You are truly "underground" when the bottom line does-not-compute.
In closing, I would ask the younger people/dancers to research the history of "The Circle". This portion of the DVD made me shiver; it hit so close to home. Complete your journey by researching CAPOEIRA, an Afro-Brasilian martial art originating back more than 300 years ago. In the film, the dancers couldn't hold in their joy, their desire, their NEED to be a part of The Circle. Your Circle, called The Roda (pronounced Ho-dah) and the acrobatics involved are linked directly to Capoeira. Every aspect of the dancers' experiences, described in the film, are "exactly" what Capoeira is all about. This could be an avenue Josell Ramos could investigate.
JACK IT Keep House/Dance Alive!!!!!!!
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