Studio 54>Video-Footage!

[Videoskooter]

Great to watch! The sound comes in after a few minutes.

STUDIO 54

[SandraDee]

Too much polyester darling!:lol:

[JussiK]

Finally, at last, a TRUTHFUL and accurate peek at the famed Studio 54, one that shows what really went on in that "frenzied vortex" and the center of the nightlife on this planet in 1979: NOT MUCH. The way you see it in those clips is the way it was: childish scenes of rejection at the door and inside, people just sitting around, wandering about aimlessly with blank expressions on their faces, and trying to dance to music they did not enjoy. You can clearly see how those shown "dancing" try so hard to show that they are having a wild and crazy time, but of course they weren't fooling anyone. The majority of those boringly polyestered/ridiculously costumed saddos jerking spasmodically on the most famous floor of the world - like the man shown dressed as a what, a stuffed turkey? - really had no sense of rhythm. They were just moneyed, stoned or "well" dressed in Halston Cucci Fiorucci, that's all. One guy in a punk outfit is shown doing what could be described as dancing, and to make all of it, the camera stays on him for several minutes. So, so much for Studio 54. The real ACK-SHON sure was elsewhere back then. Like look at that Sylvester video of for "Dance Disco Heat" for a glimpse of real disco vibes circa 1979: feverish moves, twirling colours, throbbing sounds, infectious energy all night long etc.

[buckaroo]

:D
It looks quite sad really. Obviously a slow night. And they're 'dancing' to The Bombers. Not one of my faves. :???:

[Nano]

Seems the "twirl" was the step in fashion back in 79 :p

Was that punk the basis for Adrien Brody's character in SUMMER OF SAM? LOL

[remicks]

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[remicks]

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I was disappointed too when I viewed this . I thought "gee, was the way I remembered it (the disco days ... not Studio 54 --- never went there ) an exaggeration of passing time ?) :sad:

But now I realize its this particular presentation that is weak .....the poor sound quality ....the under presentation of the lights ..... . I have to think that this filming took place under special circumstances... permitted on a reallly slow night or something .... because within this footage you can see one other cameraman resting his camera on his shoulder... up close in people's faces ... and I don't think this would've gone over too well on a regular night ......

Anyway ...SURELY ... Studio 54 was more exciting than this clip represents. Here's another example :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SBRew4UgyQ&NR

I think this footage , even though just fixed on Nicky .... better captures its flavour ... the thumping .... the crowd noise and the response when seguing into THE BOSS ...... edit: ( just relistened to it loud and that happy crowd sound gave me goosebumps )
A better sense of the bee-hive atmosphere I remember clubs being.


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[Videoskooter]

Remmy, my dear, I have A question for Ya!

After 3 minutes you see a waiter passing by.

Now, where are the semi-nude hot boys with tight boxers that I saw in the pic "54" and who were serving da booz??????

And where's the bumpin' and grinding the Studio was famous for????

In my fantasy this disco was the ultramaxx of decadence. When I look @ this clip I see a nerdy party with people that could be Microsoft software developers. I want Titties, I want 'S' and I want it NOW!!!

[remicks]

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He went by much too fast to comment, Skoot (:roll:).
But also right then at say 2 :50 .. watch as a broad dressed like a prairie pioneer .... pops a quick pill then gulps her drink just as she crosses the camera ! :lol:
(I'm sure it was just an aspirin for that headache from that long version of GET DANCIN .)

By the way ... I think this video works much better with the sound off ....


But if its tits and warpaint ya wants Skoot (:roll:) ......its back to: APACHE !!!


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[Mixmachine]

That first clip looks like some type of 'Promo' filming was going on, (the blonde chick looks like a vip ), probably on an off night, any ways, many popular clubs most of time were only pumping on all cylinders on Fridays and Saturdays, with maybe Wednesday during the week, spinning record during the off nights was many times very boring.:-?

In that second clip Nicky is working that EQ hard.8-)

[Salsoul1975]

In the clip with Nicy Siano, what is the first song played (the big-bandish tune). It kicks!

[Bernie]

Originally Posted by Salsoul1975

In the clip with Nicy Siano, what is the first song played (the big-bandish tune). It kicks!

It is...
http://www.discomusic.com/records-more/2758_0_2_0_C/

[buckaroo]

You've got to be there at the end of the day. Videos cannot convey the atmosphere properly. :-(

[Spellbound]

I always thought is was common knowledge that studio 54 was not all that great

The real fun was at the roller skating establishments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xbGYPE_dss

[Tim Tam]

That is NOT the Studio 54 of my imagination. What a disappointment. The people who were turned away at the door should consider themselves lucky.
And what's with the dirty floor? Looked like a sporting stadium after a big game.

Shocked,
Tim Tam