'Do You Own The Dancefloor?' is a film directed & produced by Bolton/UK based Chris Hughes, aiming to revive and bring into light again the legendary Haçienda times till its dawn, the offer to the music scene delivered by these nights with special events and evolution made by groundbreaking acts & talented artists. There are also some essential interviews in, with the likes of Hacienda DJs Graeme Park and Mike Pickering, Liam Gallagher of Oasis and Peter Hook of Joy Division/New Order.
This music documentary is available on DVD and it's certainly something needed for your collection. If you love your music, if you remember those days, if you're still Oldskool and respecting the roots!
Moreover, noteworthy the fact that all proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
This could have also been titled as "How a synthesizer has acidentally changed the world'' taken from a recent video teaser by the legendary Suddi Raval, a loyal soldier of the true skool of Acid House and a member of Together, co-responsible for the anthem 'Hardcore Uproar' which has reached #12 in UK Charts back in early 90's.
Suddi Raval is the man behind a personal new project of a book on behalf of the Acid House movement 30th anniversary. The book is called 'A brief history of Acid House' and comes out on an attractive illustrated edition showcasing its colorful history as well as stand out events & pioneers like Ikutaro Kakehashi, Tadao Kikumoto, Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, Phuture etc. In addition there's some special mention to the TB-303 synthesizer, The Hacienda night club, Shoom, Blackburn, The Media, the UK Government, Football casuals, 1980’s Police aggression.
On top of that, Suddi has printed 303 copies of the book but as he has announced there will be more, however one way or another make sure to purchase your copy as soon as possible.
A brief history stated from a real man who lived it up directly from the birth of the genre to its evolution and transfer to the clubs to date.
A highly recommended book for the Acid House lovers, fun to read and essential for you collection.
And if you want some music action, Suddi Raval doesn't quit, thus he has already set up a brand new 5track 12" EP written by himself and Matt Sargeant. An EP which kinda represents the return of Together. Don't sleep on that!
"The House Sound of Together" can be pre-ordered now here
