Finally the time has come to release our first trailer to the world. This is an expanded version of the teaser trailer, with even more perspective on the characters, plot and theme of the movie, Speaking in Code.

The Spring 2007 trailer highlights a few plotlines - especially that of Modeselektor in their quest for success (“I’m still thirsty, it’s not enough”) and our friends the Wighnomy Brothers dealing with sudden success (“it took only two years for explosion”). The extended trailer features commentary along the way from BPitch Control’s Sascha Funke, Journalist (and consulting producer) Philip Sherburne, unlockedgroove’s Dan Paluska and yours truly, co-producer David Day.

The trailer was edited by director Amy Grill, who also worked on the motion graphics that enhance the trailer by putting it in context (“a portrait of a subculture in a digital age”).

The performance footage people have been emailing us about will come. That’s the easy part (“I hope to drive them crazy” “You will”). sQuare productions plans to expand and enhance our trailers as we uncover new footage and log more moments from our extended archives (“Scott! stop shooting!”).

In other words… more to come.

(Read “Amy Grill Debuts New Electronic Music Documentary” at XLR8R.com)

Trailer on Virb, trailer on Dailymotion, trailer on Imeem, the Speaking in Code MySpace.

Speaking in Code needs investors now more than ever. We are at a critical phase in development. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a movie producer, reach out to our own producer, Alexandra Lee.

Dan Paluska (the one in the “Keg King” t-shirt there) is the lead singer in local band Electric Laser People, whom we have booked for a show this Saturday:

Paluska plays alongside discoid/noise duo Mahi Mahi from the Providence art scene, DJ Tanner Ross, Boston’s adopted techno star, and the Peasantry, which includes DJ Etan.

The show is being co-promoted with Proletariat, the fab anarcho-boutique in Harvard Square. Go buy their awesome clothes!

A set from Etan (Nate Donmoyer) is available for download. Called “Civil Discobedience II” it’s filled to the brim with current electro hits:

DJ Etan - “Civil Discobedience II”

He, Dan and Tanner will throw down sets of dance music all night long. Tanner Ross is our featured DJ.

Buy $8.00 advance tickets here.

Robag continues to break the rules bringing funk into techno. His latest, “Dopamin” employs a whimsical bassline that bounces like a kangaroo. We’ve heard it in DJ sets and it bonanas in the mix:

Robag Wruhme - “Dopamin”

And this Jodeci track has been on our brains since we interviewed JD Twitch (Optimo) for Pitchforkmedia (Keep an eye on the influencial site for our Optimo feature soon). This is the Cloak n Dagger mix:

Jodeci - “Freek U (Cloak n Dagger Mix)”

And if you don’t feel like rocking with Allston’s finest this Saturday, you better be at Motor on Lansdowne St. Their amazing brand of dark techno sets your skin on edge. Here’s a link to a DJ mix from Motor’s Bryan Black:

DJ Bryan Black - “Black Mix”

As much as our film is about human emotion, pushing documentary boundaries and great imagery, it’s also about the artists on film.

We were thrilled to learn that Modeselektor, one of the film’s subjects, has an even higher profile slot at this years Sonar festival. Last year, we documented the Barcelona-based festival, from Kompakt beach parties to Mobilee clubnights — but the debut of Modeselektor on one of the world’s biggest and most important stages was an important, and compelling, part of the footage.

This year, the duo follows the Beastie Boys and plays before Richie Hawtin. For electronic and rap and, well, music fans, this seems like a pretty big deal.

What’s rewarding is the film itself will not only be good, but the artists documented in the 230+ hours of footage are also seeing their stars rise. It all bodes well. As we listen to a web-only advance of Modeselektor’s second album, Happy Birthday (which features fan Thom Yorke, TTC, Paul St. Hilaire and more), we are pretty sure our precious Modeselektor are bound for glory. The album drops September 10th. Watch for it.

In the meantime, our volunteer video loggers (slash assistant editors or — if you will — Codeselektors) are becoming more familiar with our characters, and each has their own favorites. This also bodes well.

For a full 4-minute trailer, email us. Otherwise, we’ll put it online soon. It itself is a teaser, to be sure. This is going to be a great film.
In other news:

Kompakt recording artist The Field is coming to Boston, at the fantastic independent club Great Scott — which has a powerful p.a. and a lengthy bar. Advance tickets are only $7.00 at their website.

We’ve been following the Field since we found them on the Internet. Here’s an unreleased ambient-leaning demo from The Field we found years ago:

The Field - “Track 5″

Of course, the Field is much more known for his swooning, best-reviewed-music-of-2007 dance sound. Repped nicely via his own website here:

The Field - “Sun and Ice”

The night also features Boston’s fiercest DJ/producers: Die Young and Baltimoroder (MP3 downloads available at both those links).

Openers Matters & Dunaway are a local duo whose musicianship is beyond par featuring live bass with drums + computer. Their new jam, “Resolution Now!”, may cause convultions:

Matters & Dunaway - “Resolution Now!”

Last night we were watching some classic footage of Robag Wruhme on decks and efx in Cologne and this track still stands up so well. Particularly pertinent as we watch Hamlet on the TV:

Robag Wruhme - “Wuzzlebud KK”

And in the deep underground, Burial still reigns. Here’s the Burial remix of Jamie Woon. Deadly.

Jamie Woon - “Wayfaring Stranger (Burial Mix)”

That’s all. The movie is still seeking more funding. Go ask Alex. You won’t regret it.

Thanks to everyone who helped us get through a hectic but rewarding night bringing Pantha Du Prince to the Boston port. Click above for photos of the night.

Pantha Du Prince (a.k.a. Hendrik Weber) played a catapulting live set that went from peak to peak swiftly. Employing numerous live tricks and synths, Weber truly shined on our shore. Todd Gys led into Weber with a gathering lift of ambient techno, while DJ Die Young opened with fire and jumped on at the end for a last-minute blast.

The production on Speaking In Code is humming along like a machine. Now with a Sundance-fueled deadline, lots of people are getting involved. Thank you.

We’ve also put up the teaser trailer here, here, here and here.

The subculture we have on film is radically changing with the digital times. Its entire art is informed by digitalia: bits, bytes and networks of knowledge.

Beatport.com being the prime example. An easy-to-use DJ source, it also doubles as a consumer site, where you can pick up brand new dance jams. Another subject of the film is Mutek. Both have joined up to offer you free music:

Click above to get the tracks. It’s worth it to register — free 320k music from Pantha Du Prince, Robag Wruhme, Digitaline, Heartthrob (and more) is hard to resist.

Here’s two to pique your interest. MyMy was mentioned by our guest Mr. Weber as a bit of a wild sound. And they come through inna ambient dub style:

MyMy - “Pelourinho”

While DirtyBird founder and capitan plays wiggle-house like none other:

Claude VonStroke - “Beware Of The Bird (Original Mix)”

Download those but sign up to Beatport. It’s a clever idea well executed.

Bonus post! With all the hubbub being generated by Jose Gonzales’ cover of Massive Attack’s “Teardrop” we thought we’d add to the stir with this, a remix from Minilogue, the fantastic minimal anthem guru who showed up twice in our travels to film in Europe:

Massive Attack - “Teardrop (Minilogue Remix)”

In 6 weeks, the fellow we blogged about two years ago comes to town. X thine calendar: