The history of hip-hop is partly a conversation
with the rhythms of our elders. Keepintime: Talking Drums and Whispering Vinyl
is a groundbreaking documentary that links the practices of today’s beat
jugglers with those who created the beats in the first place.
In February 2000, legendary drummers Earl Palmer, Paul
Humphrey, and James Gadson got together to talk about old times, in-between times
and just plain old off times. When joined by Babu and J-Rocc of the Beat Junkies,
as well as Jurassic 5’s Cut Chemist, the musical conversation erupted and
bridges were built from air.
Keepintime is the result of three years of research by L.A.-based photographer
B+, who directed and produced this electric short film, along with the help of
succinct music editing by DJ Shadow.
Awards:
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DFilm
Audience Award |
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Year: 2000
Director:
B+
Producer:
B+
Cast:
Cut Chemist, J-Rocc, Babu, Earl Palmer, Paul Humphrey,
James Gadson
Music Editor:
DJ Shadow
Run Time: 13 minutes
www.keepintime.com |
