| |  |  Maestro DVD - Origins of House Music Documentary
MAESTRO is a feature film documentary, 4 years in the making. It tells the story of how a group of people found refuge and a call for life outside the mainstream. What evolved was a scene that set the groundwork for what was to come in dance music culture worldwide, a rare insight into the secret world of the underground. Its a film for the world to witness. MAESTRO takes you into the world of Larry Levan, Paradise Garage; David Mancuso, The Loft, as they formed the center piece within the underground culture as it evolved into dance music of today.
This culture transcended musical genres and created magical, lasting moments, not only in clubs but also within the spiritual terrain of our hearts and psyches. These modern day maestros provided environments where our spirits, creativity, passion and diversity both thrived and flourished. They were so significant that without them, dance music today would be drastically different-worldwide.
Opting for a more personal and candid approach, MAESTRO shows the true history of its individuals. Tracing the underground's dance origin, MAESTRO brings out a true, candid and tragic understanding of this intense lifestyle, and the lives they lived and died for. It is far from mere nostalgia, this film is like the music and experiences it chronicles.
Disc 1: (Total Running Time: 1 Hour 17 Minutes)
Feature length documentary film featuring appearances by Larry Levan, David Mancuso, Frankie Knuckles, Nicky Sciano, Francois K, Francis Grasso, Jellybean Benitez, Danny Tenaglia, Tony Humphries, Tee Scott, Dimitri From Paris, Danny Krivit, Pete Tong, Joe Claussell, Little Louie Vega, Keith Haring, and more..
Disc 2: (Total Running Time: 2 Hours 26 Minutes)
Bonus Short Films:
Paradise Garage Footage : never before seen footage of the closing weekend of the Paradise Garage (1987), commented by Larry Levan`s close friend, videographer Michael Sampson.
Sound Systems : An audiophile look with DJ David Mancuso and renowned sound engineers on the history of club sound and DJ equipment
Making of Maestro : Director Josell Ramos on his journey through making the film
Ron Hardy : a look into the Chicago House Music legend and mentor with Robert Williams
Tee Scott : in his own words, a conversation with one of the top early dance producers
The Dancers : from streets to clubs, a raw look into the world of the club dancers
Frankie Knuckles : a conversation with the "Godfather of House"
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