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Intellect: Techno House Progressive

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This dvd isn't one of those bad titles with cheesy menus and some kid walking around with a camera. The director took his time to interview lots of different house and techno DJs to get a wide range of really good advice. At some points there is almost too much information, but I'm glad they decided to error on the side of telling us everything instead of just brushing over stuff. Nigel Richards is really funny on the DJ tutorial disc, and there's a lot of good other parts. Great dvd if you want to DJ or at least figure out what it's all about. Sweet!

I really enjoyed this video. It seems like it was filmed recently (2002?) at the Miami Winter Music Conference where most of the artists interviews occured. Great stuff with Derrick May, Juan Atkins and other big time artists and DJ's. I produce locally in Florida and this was as enlightening as some panel discussions I've been to but for about 1/10th the cost.

The tutorials on the 2nd video are pretty darn good. As opposed to most instructional DJ DVDs that exist today and focus upon turntablism and scratching (BTW Get Qberts video if you want to learn to scratch - there is no DVD that even comes close -save your money and go with Qbert - you won't be sorry) this DVD focuses upon club DJ skills, mixing, beat matching, using the pitch fader, eq'ing etc.

If you are a working DJ you already know what's on the second video. What is worth the money (even if it was 1 DVD disc) are some of the interviews and comments by the biggest stars in the industry.

If you are thinking about becoming a DJ, or even if you have been DJ'ing professionally for 10+ years you will find this DVD set extremely interesting and informative. Excellent interviews with lots of insight into the REAL world of DJ'ing. The tutorial section even manages to be very entertaining while covering everything from the most basic to advanced DJ skills.
Over 5 hours long and every minute is worth watching.

This DVD is the BESt DVD by far for how to dj. Awesome interviews and 2nd disc does excellent job of showing you all you need to know about how to dj. Do not waste money on other cheap and cheesy Dj dvds like I did, spend the extra few bucks and I knwo you will be happy with this purchase.

After being into the "techno" scene since my first party in 1993, this is one of the best videos I have seen describing the DJ feelings. You really get a feel for how a DJ thinks. If you at all interested in the DJ lifestyle or are interested in DJing this is a must have. It have great insights in the minds of some of the best DJs around. Plus Nigel Richards does a great job with the "How to DJ" part. Not only is this for the "newbies" but for those who have been around a bit. Plus he makes learning fun with his comments and body mannerisms. WOW that sounded like an infomercial.

man this is a long time coming. I was lucky to win a copy from a local radio station and I was pleasantly surprised. It has 2 discs and the first is documentary style. All the questions you've ever wanted to ask the worlds top DJs are answered. Plus they give some valuable insight to the business side of the scene. Once that gets you juiced then you can throw on the 2nd disc which contains a TON of info that every aspiring DJ should know. It has tips on everything from selecting your decks, turntable tricks, all the way to promoting and getting a gig. A wealth of info. The tutorial was actually more helpful than I thought....much better than peeking over someone's shoulder! And waaay more informative than half my DJ buddies. Does anyone know if they have a soundtrack to this DVD cuz the music in this is awesome....
anyways- get it now and be happy!

Although this is a long DVD, it is a great look inside the world of Techno and the crazy scene that exists. Definitely would recommend this to anyone who is part of the scene or is curious. Lots of laughs throughout.

man this is a long time coming. I was lucky to win a copy from a local radio station and I was pleasantly surprised. It has 2 discs and the first is documentary style. All the questions you've ever wanted to ask the worlds top DJs are answered. Plus they give some valuable insight to the business side of the scene. Once that gets you juiced then you can throw on the 2nd disc which contains a TON of info that every aspiring DJ should know. It has tips on everything from selecting your decks, turntable tricks, all the way to promoting and getting a gig. A wealth of info. The tutorial was actually more helpful than I thought....much better than peeking over someone's shoulder! And waaay more informative than half my DJ buddies. Does anyone know if they have a soundtrack to this DVD cuz the music in this is awesome....
anyways- get it now and be happy!

Found this DVD in my collection last night and watched it again. It just gets better every time. The DVD is great for DJs and producers of Electronic Dance Music alike. For DJs, it has some great tutorials, for any level of DJ, from a complete n00b to an experienced club DJ. The tutorials are done by some of the most respected DJs in the world, you won't get a better lesson from anyone else. Not only that, but there is a section on promotion, which is arguably the second most important thing a DJ needs to know after 'how to DJ.'

I've been producing music for about 8 years now and, I've noticed this DVD gets more interesting every time I watch it, as my experience with music broadens and my understanding of it increases. [I got it back in 2003 when it just came out and have seen it many times since] If you are a DJ, you will find the mixing tutorials very helpful. As a producer, I found the documentary inspirational and enlightening, watching the DJ tutorials gave me some great ideas on how to produce tracks which DJs will want to spin. Either way, its worth every penny.

I paid about $25 - $30 for it back in 2003, so the price seems a bit high for it at the moment. But, you can rent it from Blockbuster via their website. If you do decide to buy it, and you're serious about DJing or producing, you won't be disappointed.

If you are into Techno or House and want to know how to mix this type of music the tutorial is one of the best I've seen.

If you are a bedroom DJ that's ready for the real thing, you should watch the documentary disk and soak in all the wisdom told by some of the world all time top DJ pro's in the business.

Highly recommend

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