Scratch
by Doug Pray
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Actor: Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Krush, DJ Premier, Jazzy Jay, Rob Swift and the X-EcutionersDirector: Doug Pray
Brand: Thud Rumble
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 92 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-09-17
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Model: PALM3046-DVD
Studio: Palm Pictures
Product features:
- Features: DJ Qbert, Afrika Bambaata, Jazzy Jay, DJ Krush, DJ Premier, Rob Swift and the X-Ecutioners, DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike, Cut Chemist and Numark, Z-trip2 DVD Set (All Regions)Runs 92 minutes
Movie Reviews of Scratch
Movie Review: Not all-inlcusive, but extremely well made
Summary: 5 Stars
The guy who gave three stars has some good points. He's quite justified in his three star review. However, the way I see it, this is one of a few films (battle sounds is the only one I can think of right off the bat) that really attempts to explore the art of scratching and deliver it to a wide audience.
It's true that many DJ's were left out of Scratch, but I think the overall goal was achieved. First of all, the film is extremely well made. It is artful, has an excellent soundtrack, has a good flow to it and has some excellent interviews. There were many DJ's that weren't included partially because it is a 92 minute film that can't possibly encompass all of the influential scratch DJ's.
I respect this film immensely due to the fact that it's really opening people's eyes to what the art of scratching is all about. I mean Eddie Def is right when he talks about Burger King DJ's etc. That image of DJing as the kind of position that's easily filled by any dumbass with turntables and the "Fresh" sample is ridiculous. I'll admit, this film introduced me to scratching. I've been scratching for two years now and it has become my obsession. I thank this film for introducing me to the artform. Of course I can't review this film from the point of view of a veteran scratch DJ, but I can review it as a scratch DJ.
If you want to learn more about scratching, or if you already scratch, then I highly suggest this film or Battle Sounds. If for no other reason, some of the interviews (especially some that were left out of the final cut) are worth buying this movie for.
Summary of Scratch
Director Doug Pray (Hype) pays tribute to the innovative art of DJing in the electrifying documentary Scratch. Featuring the most legendary figures in the DJ scene, Pray's film is at once a deeply insightful historical document and a highly entertaining glimpse into the world of underground hip-hop. Modern luminaries such as DJ Shadow, Mix Master Mike (of the Beastie Boys), DJ Q-bert, Rob Swift, and DJ Swamp are interviewed alongside living legends like Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay, and Grand Mixer DXT, in order to paint a broad, comprehensive picture of how DJing has evolved over the years.Seamlessly cutting between interviews and actual footage filmed at several high-profile DJing contests including Skratchcon 2000 and the DMC U.S. Finals, Pray's film is a must-see for both seasoned fans and the uninitiated, a celebration of one of the late-20th century's most thrilling, original musical movements.
In the language of hip-hop, the MC raps on top of the beats. The DJ--or turntablist--supplies the beats. Doug Pray's lively documentary is a tribute to these unsung heroes of the "scratch." His approach is neither dry nor academic and is designed as much for the masters of the form as for the fans. Pray was also behind Hype!, which focused on the Seattle scene in the 1980s and 1990s. In his 2002 follow-up, he travels as far back as the 1970s (DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa) and roams the U.S. from New York (Gang Starr's DJ Premier) to the Bay Area (DJ Shadow, Q-Bert). After watching the film and grooving to the beat, you're likely to wonder if there's a soundtrack to accompany it. Fortunately, there is--Bill Laswell, producer of Herbie Hancock's seminal "Rockit," is behind a compilation featuring many of the same artists celebrated in Scratch. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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