The EDC Experience

Last night I went to Rave Cinemas 18 (can't get over how fitting the name of the theater was) to see the first movie that really immerses viewers into the current mainstream rave culture - The EDC Experience. As an actual movie, it was pretty terrible. Although Insomniac puts millions of dollars into the production of their massive events, it's evident that they did not put much into the production of this documentary. However, they did accomplish their goal of exposing the EDM movement realistically without ever having to actually attend the Carnival. The cameras cut from live EDC sets of favorite DJs such as Kaskade, Laidback Luke, Moby, and Swedish House Mafia to footage of the performers, go-go dancers, fireworks, and all that goes into the assembly of an event so large. Most of the footage was taken from EDC 2010 in Los Angeles; the aeriel views were absolutely nuts! 

There were at least 20 cops surrounding the theater and they were being so strict with unnecessary security that viewers were not even allowed to bring their purses or wallets inside. It's a shame that the movie was cut from so many theaters after the Kaskade riots broke out at the premier but I'm sure when it comes out on dvd it will be in high demand. I'd even like my parents to see it, along with all other skeptics, just so that they can see what exactly EDC is all about. Aside from how the media portrays rave culture, this movement is about a generation coming together, embracing each other, listening to great music, being happy and showing love - bottom line.