Global Groove Network, The

Description

Since the beginning of time music has been an expression of the human spirit. Through music and dance, society has used the power of rhythm and beat to create community, identity, and a soundtrack for our lives. For the lucky few that have had the chance to be shoulder-to-shoulder, sweat drop to sweat drop, and find a connection to their fellow species on the dance floor, it truly is euphoric. Connecting from such a primal place is something that doesn't happen as much anymore due to our societies need to evolve and become efficient... The human species is becoming more and more like the machines that we've created to help push us into the future. Even though we can reach out to every inch of the globe and communicate through the power of the Internet, we've lost that need for face-to-face interaction. Communication and connection has become sheltered. This 90-minute documentary will be examining the sociological aspects of the electronic music scene from its early beginnings and evolution through the 70's disco era as well as its underground growth as a community to the present. The communal tribal experience in music has been something that has shaped people for many generations, including myself. I was a member of generation X and music, much like the sixties, became something of an identity for its youth. It's been 10 years since I was first introduced to my first rave experience and it shaped the person who I've become today... This film is my exploration into what music can truly mean to people and how they identify with the world. The d-jay, the traveling minstrel for the ages, is examined on many different levels. How does a person, who many consider not to be a true music talent - just a selector of sorts - inspire a community of partygoers to congregate for hours on a dance floor? The myths and the realities of this culture will be exposed. Welcome to the network; The Global Groove Network (GGN).