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► We're proud to present unseen video tapes from the mythic Paradise Garage's closing party in 1987, re-soundtracked by DJ Harvey and directed by Amar Ediriwira.
The AV piece mirrors CCTV split-screen monitoring to reveal a Boiler Room-esque voyeuristic window into a night at Paradise Garage.
No cameras were allowed at the Garage yet the installation features never-before-seen original footage of the legendary NYC night club, a rare visual document of clubbing's zenith.
Included are shots of cultural icon Keith Haring`s Pop Art murals and footage of Haring himself dancing during the closing weekend; as well as the maestro Levan spinning to his devoted crowd, and guest performances from diva singers Gwen Guthrie and Liz Torres and a young ESG.
'The Final Night In Paradise' credits
Directed by Amar Ediriwira
Produced by Gabriel Szatan & Joana Seguro
Music selected with love by DJ Harvey
Mixed by ESP Institute
Thanks to DJ Heidi Lawden
Edited by Oliver McGuirk
Footage courtesy of Josell Ramos, Artrution Productions
Commissioned by Boiler Room TV
The early aids crisis affected a great many Garage attendees including Larry Levan and his close friends. With that in mind, a donation was made to Callen Lorde - the NYC based charity which has been at the forefront of LGBTQ health for nearly 50 years - in DJ Harvey’s name in return for his work on this project.
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