Sunday, March 23, 2008

An Absolutely Unbelievable Documentary

DETROIT TECHNO: THE ORIGIN OF TECHNO

This is essential viewing for anyone with an interest in electronic music:



This documentary takes the viewer through the origins of Techno music in 1980s Detroit, with interviews with the originators, Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. It then documents the evolution of the form through the 90s and its spread to Europe. The quality, incitefulness and social context make this absolutely essential viewing. Others to be featured include Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills and George Clinton. Go on, put aside an hour and check this out...
Posted by Ferg at 11:15 PM
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2 comments:

  1. CizzoMarch 25, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    Amazing documentary. I actually said a little bit about this in an essay for "authenticity within popular music". It's so relevant!

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  2. FergMarch 27, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Wow - bravo Cizzo. BTBW - aiding people's education on top of everything else. There is nothing we can't do. By the way, best part of the documentary: Derrick May's description of how he makes tunes (butt neked, baked beans etc etc)

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