The above short is a sample from the forthcoming documentary film, Global Beat Fusion: The History of the Future of Music, based on the 2005 book of the same name by Derek Beres. The clip features a talk between Derek and Duke Mushroom, his partner in the global music project EarthRise SoundSystem, on a number of topics related to international music, from culture and history to the modern dance floor ritual. The film is being created by Fifth Column Films. Stay tuned here for more information and a more in-depth site as we proceed.