Video Details
Intellect: Techno House Progressive is an entertaining and educational look at the hard-working DJ’s and producers who have brought electronic dance music into the forefront of nightlife around the world. This 2 DVD disc set features over 5 1/2 hours of music and knowledge.
Disc One includes a 30-minute inspirational documentary about the ‘art of the DJ’ and ‘what it takes to make it’ featuring interviews with over 40 of the world’s greatest DJ talent including Paul Van Dyk, Deep Dish, Timo Maas, Orbital, Steve Lawler, Derrick May, Sandra Collins, Hybrid, Doc Martin, Ming & FS, and many, many more! This disc also allows the viewer to pick and choose from 34 of the full individual artist interviews to view and experience.
Disc Two features the very first tutorial to ever focus on techno, house, and progressive DJ’s. Nigel Richards of 611 Records takes the viewer step-by-step through every level of DJ’ing – from the most basic equipment setup all the way to advanced mixing on three turntables. Also included are 8 bonus topics focusing on specific aspects of DJ’ing and producing dance music featuring tips of the trade by artists featured on Intellect.
Synopsis
Wannabe DJs can get a crash course in the art of spinning with this comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become a master mixer and turntablist. Touching upon the major styles in the genre, Intellect: Techno, House, Progressive talks to such artists as Orbital, Paul Van Dyk, and Timo Maas, and gets their opinions on what's essential -- in terms of equipment, technique, and style -- for the beginning DJ. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
