Summary 808 is a documentary film about the inspiring story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine. It's the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the musical landscape forever... by accident. It's the story of a sound that has been embraced by the world's top producers and performers, and has been name-checked on a whole host of hit records. Associated with numerous musical styles crossing both time and genre, its defining sounds are as relevant now as they ever has been. It defined hip hop and modern dance culture and it's sound continues to deliver dancefloor smashing beats today. View more details
Directed : Alexander Dunn
Written : Alexander Dunn Luke Bainbridge
Stars : Afrika Bambaataa Damon Albarn Arthur Baker Chris Barbosa
Genres : Music Documentary
Release date : Mar 19, 2015
Countries of origin : United States Japan Finland United Kingdom Belgium
Official sites : Official site Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Atlantic Films You Know Films You Know Ltd.
Summary 808 is a documentary film about the inspiring story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine. It's the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the musical landscape forever... by accident. It's the story of a sound that has been embraced by the world's top producers and performers, and has been name-checked on a whole host of hit records. Associated with numerous musical styles crossing both time and genre, its defining sounds are as relevant now as they ever has been. It defined hip hop and modern dance culture and it's sound continues to deliver dancefloor smashing beats today. View more details
Genres : Music Documentary
Release date : Mar 19, 2015
Countries of origin : United States Japan Finland United Kingdom Belgium
Official sites : Official site Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Atlantic Films You Know Films You Know Ltd.
