tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80650069267136715432024-02-02T09:02:21.806-08:00BangThePartyNYCBangthePartyMoviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02644393437402190304noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065006926713671543.post-17768852888954101472016-07-11T08:51:00.000-07:002016-07-11T12:31:07.962-07:00BANG THE PARTY: THE MOVIE, now on YouTube!After having the BTP documentary up on Amazon for the last couple of years, we have decided to just go ahead and post the (complete) film on YouTube (see video link below). Working with Amazon's self-publishing tool CreateSpace was extremely problematic (I would recommend that anyone interested in self-publishing a film NOT use this service). And selling through Amazon had a lot of limitations - especially because no one outside of the U.S. could purchase it (and so many of our BTPeeps are international, so that was a big problem). That being said, the film is up and running now for anyone to see, for free. As you may know, producing BTP (the event) was a labor of love for Eman and I for many years, and there were many people who really loved it at the time too. For those who did, I hope you are able to relive some memories through seeing this film now. And for those who were not there to experience BTP, perhaps this film can give you a glimpse into what made it so special for us. Thank you to everyone who helped make BTP what it was and to those who participated in the film.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The film documents the rise and fall of Bang the Party (BTP), an underground house music dance party which took place in New York City, Manhattan and Brooklyn on a weekly basis from 1997 to 2003, as organized by party producers Eman & Lorie. A unique group of nightlife characters: DJs, dancers, artists and house music legends are interviewed while BTP events are documented. A lively house music soundtrack, dance floor footage, interviews, and documentation of some unexpected events bring to life an esoteric underground scene and encapsulates a moment in time and nightlife history at the turn of the millennium. Being that the film takes place in New York, the city also becomes a character in the film, while events such as the September 11th tragedy, and political issues such as then mayor Giuliani's so called "Quality of Life" and controversial cabaret laws are addressed. Some of the people interviewed the film include: Archie Burnett (dancer), Tortured Soul (musical group), John "Jellybean" Benitez (DJ, record label owner), Kai Fikentscher (DJ, ethnomusicologist, author), Farzaneh Hemmasi (ethnomusicologist, author), Tom Terrell (DJ, music journalist), Sweet Sable Jefferies (musical artist), Doug Merrifiled (dancer), Jackson Brown (visual artist), Phil Hooton (DJ, producer), Keith Thompson (musical artist), Laze (visual artist), Muema (photographer, culture documentarian). Produced by Steve Booth (Lock and Roll Productions) and Pro Deuce Entertainment.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In planning for the Bang the Party Reunion Fam-Jam, we realized that we still had some vintage t-shirts stored away. We also printed up some new t-shirts especially for the reunion event. Now we have a few left, in three styles - and we're selling them for $15 each (plus shipping). Supply and sizes are limited - so if you're interested, please send an email to inquire: lovebugpr <@> gmail.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The three styles available (pictured above) are: Vintage BTP Album, Vintage BTP Grafitti-style, and new BTP Reunion Barcode.</span></div>
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<br />BangthePartyMoviehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02644393437402190304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065006926713671543.post-51478121467599349012014-11-22T10:01:00.003-08:002014-11-22T10:07:33.593-08:00FIND US: contact, purchase, social media, links.<h2>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those who were a part of, and have fond memories and photos of BANG THE PARTY, please feel free to post online, using these hashtags: #BTPNYC #BTPMOVIE #BANGTHEPARTYNYC #BTPDOCUMENTARY #BTPHOUSEMUSIC</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come say hello at our BANG the PARTY - the MOVIE Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BangThePartyNYC">https://www.facebook.com/BangThePartyNYC</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can email us at: btpmovie <at> gmail</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can buy - stream or purchase - BANG the PARTY - the MOVIE on Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMJJNN6">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMJJNN6</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can still find some copies of our LP compilation album BANG THE PARTY: Volume 1 (released in 2003). CD's are on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bang-Party-1/dp/B0000C7PQD/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1416676601&sr=1-2&keywords=bang+the+party">Amazon</a> - and some used vinyl copies may be found at A1 Record Shop in NYC: <a href="http://www.a1recordshop.com/">http://www.a1recordshop.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1402602744079_9310"><b>FILM SYNOPSIS:</b> The film
documents the rise and fall of Bang the Party (BTP), an underground house
music dance party which took place in New York City <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1402602744079_9400">– Manhattan and
Brooklyn – </span>on a weekly basis from 1997 to 2003, as organized by party producers
Eman & Lorie. A unique group of nightlife characters: DJs, dancers, artists
and house music legends are interviewed while BTP events are documented. A
lively house music soundtrack, dance floor footage, interviews, and
documentation of some unexpected events bring to life an esoteric underground
scene and encapsulates a moment in time <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1402602744079_9365">and nightlife history at the turn of
the millennium.</span> Being that the film takes place in New York, the city also becomes a character
in the film, while events such as the September 11<sup>th</sup> tragedy, and political issues such as then
mayor Giuliani's so called "Quality of Life" and controversial cabaret laws are
addressed. Some of the people interviewed the film include: Archie Burnett (dancer),
Tortured Soul (musical group), John "Jellybean" Benitez (DJ, record
label owner), Kai Fikentscher (DJ, ethnomusicologist, author), Farzaneh Hemmasi
(ethnomusicologist, author), Tom Terrell (DJ, music journalist),
Sweet Sable Jefferies (musical artist), Doug Merrifiled (dancer), Jackson Brown
(visual artist), Phil Hooton (DJ, producer), Keith Thompson (musical
artist), Laze (visual artist), Muema (photographer, culture documentarian).
Produced by Steve Booth (Lock and Roll Productions) and Pro Deuce Entertainment.</span></span><br />
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