High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music

Summary HIGH TECH SOUL is the first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit, its birthplace. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 1980s, Detroit's economic downturn didn't stop the invention of a new kind of music that brought international attention to its producers and their hometown. Featuring in-depth interviews with many of the world's best exponents of the artform, High Tech Soul focuses on the creators of the genre -- Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson -- and looks at the relationships and personal struggles behind the music. Artists like Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Eddie Fowlkes and a host of others explain why techno, with its abrasive tones and resonating basslines, could not have come from anywhere but Detroit. View more details

High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music

Directed : Gary Bredow

Written : Gary Bredow

Stars : Juan Atkins MayDerrick Kevin Saunderson Eddie Fowlkes

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Genres : Music Documentary

Release date : Sep 18, 2006

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English German Japanese

Filming locations : Detroit, Michigan, USA

Summary HIGH TECH SOUL is the first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit, its birthplace. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 1980s, Detroit's economic downturn didn't stop the invention of a new kind of music that brought international attention to its producers and their hometown. Featuring in-depth interviews with many of the world's best exponents of the artform, High Tech Soul focuses on the creators of the genre -- Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson -- and looks at the relationships and personal struggles behind the music. Artists like Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Eddie Fowlkes and a host of others explain why techno, with its abrasive tones and resonating basslines, could not have come from anywhere but Detroit. View more details

Details

Genres : Music Documentary

Release date : Sep 18, 2006

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English German Japanese

Filming locations : Detroit, Michigan, USA

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