Was on YouTube (searching for the documentary I still haven’t finished) when I arrived at a link to my relative Neal Creque, jazz performer. Here’s what the wikipedia article on Neal Creque has to say:

Neal Creque (1940-2000) whose real name is Earl Neal Creque was an American jazz composer, born April 13, 1940 and originally from the Virgin Islands; he was based in the Cleveland area up until his death. ^[1]

He also composed music with Mongo Santamaria including the grammy nominated song Sofrito which was sampled by Jennifer Lopez on the album J.Lo.

He was a sought after session musician and his credits include Stanley Turrentine, Theresa Brewer, Leon Thomas, Grant Green, Harold Ousley, Bernard Purdie, and Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson.

I met him once when I was little, according to my mother, but unfortunately I don’t remember.  I really enjoy his music though, it has this funk, jazz and latin fusion that I’m really digging.  Here’s the video/song I was listening to on YouTube!

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Shout Out To Neal Creque is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

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DJ AM (R.I.P.) doing a brief Serato demonstration. Mix is pretty tight. Still have fantasies of buying Serato and having a set-up in my future house just for my own enjoyment. Until then I will be using Djay, which is still a pretty impressive program that works without external hardware (digital vinyls, turntables, etc).

DJ AM passed away in 2009, but I was re-introduced to him actually while playing DJ Hero. Wish I knew more about him (and even had a chance to see him before) before his sudden death.

DJ AM Serato Demonstration is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

One of my favorite movies growing up. Trailer is kind of cool too.

Just recently re-watched Strictly Business because it was on my NetFlix Instant. Not only is Samuel L. Jackson in this movie, but almost 20 years later, I can watch it with a more adult eye and see that the film still holds up.

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The movie is entertaining and has something to say about being an African-American in the corporate sphere. I also liked the way the film dealt with expectations and stereotypes present in the interpersonal relationships of the African-American in the film.

I can honestly say that I want to make movies like this.

Strictly Business (1991) is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

I really liked this PM Dawn song when I was younger.  Old video but this song is still classic.
SAMPLE HISTORY: Spandau Ballet’s “True”

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PM Dawn – Set Adrift On Memory Bliss (VIDEO) is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

Love the colors in this video.

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Dir: Hype Williams

Digital Girl (REMIX) is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

Originally this picture was a green card.  I replaced the green card in After Effects CS3 with a pre-production picture from Butterscotch.  The video after the picture is the beginning of Lullaby of Birdland.

This is only an 8 second clip that ends abruptly.  FYI.

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After Effects Test is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

The Art of the Title posted the opening credits to “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”.

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Excerpt from interview with Terry Gilliam:

When maintaining a very low production standard you can get away with murder. It’s always dangerous when you try to make good, proper films where you just cannot do these kind of jokes.

Opening Credits: Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

Trailer for the 1960’s Godard film,  A WOMAN IS A WOMAN (UNE FEMME EST UNE FEMME)

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A Woman Is A Woman (Trailer) is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)

AR stands for Augmented Reality, virtual reality added to real imagery.  Learn more at the ARTag website.

I’m not a DJ, but I’ve been eyeing Serato Scratch Live for a few months. This AR Scratching seems like the Virtual Reality version of Serato, although you would still need a mixer and another turntable for the full effect. Interesting idea.

AR Scratching is a post from: CrequeVision (BLOG)