1 (edited by Galliano 2012-12-12 13:34:11)

Topic: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

I have heard about the amazing Italo/Hi-NRG scene in Mexico for some years and it’s an interesting phenomena.

A couple of years ago I spoke with Pascal Languirand (Trans-X frontman who lives in Mexico since some years and is quite familiar with the global Hi-NRG scene, I assume) when he was in Stockholm for a live performance.
He told me about the Mexican Italo clubs (Patrick Miller etc) organizing Italo nights every weekend with hundreds of guests.
It’s like in Italy in the middle of the 80’s, only 30 years later smile
According to Pascal, the Mexican scene is outstanding compared to the rest of the world.

I found a 49 minute film on Youtube showing a bit of what’s going on over there.
On the night in question, Tobias Bernstrup is performing and is featured in the film.

Too bad I don’t understand Spanish but I found the video interesting anyway smile

Most of the DJ’s in the film seem quite experienced and deliver some good old classic italo tracks.
To be honest I find the audience/guest in the video quite boring (not many people dancing) but perhaps most of them were just shy to dance in front of the camera?
As far as I’ve heard, there use to be a lot more action going on.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggA0u8ib1Bw[/youtube]

I heard Tobias Bernstrup just came home to Stockholm the other day from another trip to Mexico and he is perhaps even more excited this time.

Are there any robots who knows more about the Mexican scene?

Perhaps someone speaking Spanish could contribute with a short translation of some of the interviews with the DJ’s and other Mexicans?

P.S. In the end, then Tobias Bernstrup is interviewed, his short Swedish comment is “Mexico, you rule!”

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
All of my base,
Are belong to you.

2 (edited by Scarface 2012-12-29 14:03:55)

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

I know Hi-NRG (funny pronunciated in Spanish ;-) is and always has been very popular in Mexico.Just do a search on "Hi NRG, Mexico" on youtube and you'll find many video's of parties held there. What strikes me that on many parties it's mostly a few people dancing and the rest staring/shooting film/taking pictures. big_smile Once spoke one of the people of Iventi who said a large part of their sales are in Mexico. And I already been once to Mexico but never to such a party: missed chance!  hmm

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Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

Will be there in the summer of 2013 so this is good news: lets see if I can find some of those parties then smile

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

Baz, search youtube as suggested by Scarface and you will find names of the best clubs.

"Patrick Miller" is one of the biggest and the one I know of but there are more.

I believe the scene is huge in Mexico City but perhaps there are a lot of clubs in other cities too?

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
All of my base,
Are belong to you.

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

From Mexicooooh:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2khiCF9vU[/youtube]

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Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

from 2013

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8Ek8n0GV8g[/youtube]

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Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

@Galliano:when I'm in the neighborhood I'll search some for sure!

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

Thanks for starting this topic, Galliano. I'm moving to Mexico City in March, will be working there for (at least) one year. Good to know that there is a scene. Will definitely check it  smile
@Baz: how long will you be there? If you need any tips/info, I should be able to help you within a couple of months

Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

Hey Jimmy Jazz, if we decide to give it a visit it will be around August probably. Don't know for how long or when exactly for now: we're starting in Brazil in 3 weeks and hope to reach USA in September wink
Tips are always cool if you're settled at that time!

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

An independent Mexican documentary film about Hi-NRG and Italo disco, called Discolocos, is in production, starring Pascal Languirand of Trans-X and others.

The film is scheduled to be released in fall 2013.

Director: David Dávila
Script: David Dávila & Pontus Hjorthén.
Producers: Pascal Languirand, David Dávila & Pontus Hjorthén.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwUuZt4lU9I[/youtube]

You can follow the project on facebook and twitter:
www.facebook.com/Discolocos
https://twitter.com/Discolocos2013

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
All of my base,
Are belong to you.

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

I heard from the guys in ItaLove that they are interested in visiting/performing in Mexico later 2013.

Tobias Bernstrup and Vision Talk has already been there, as part of the New Wave Of Swedish Italo Disco (NWOSID)

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
All of my base,
Are belong to you.

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

Coolexico!

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Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

I also heard good stories about this... Tobias said it was intense last time... wink

Two 12"s by Tobias Berntrup are planned on my Gooiland Elektro label by the way smile
http://www.enfant-terrible.nl/gooilandelektro.html

Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

Being a fan of Kinky Go I was happy to find this video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF7scBZMycw[/youtube]

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Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

ET wrote:

Two 12"s by Tobias Berntrup are planned on my Gooiland Elektro label by the way smile
http://www.enfant-terrible.nl/gooilandelektro.html

I heard about the Destruction EP and Tobias even sent me demo versions of 3 of the tracks for exclusive prelistening.
When will it be released?

And what about the other TB 12" you mention? Any more info?  wink

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
All of my base,
Are belong to you.

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Re: Italo Scene in Mexico (w 49min Youtube clip incl Tobias Bernstrup)

Sorry... no infos yet on the second 12"... later! smile

There will be a contribution to a new compilation on Gooiland Elektro first by Tobias...