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Derrick May

Derrick May is an American electronic musician and DJ born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 6, 1963. A key figure in both the Detroit techno and techno genres, May never released a proper studio album. His standing as a producer was established by his Transmat label's early yield of classic cuts -- "Strings of Life," "Kaos" and "Nude Photo," among others, all released under the name Rhythim is Rhythim in the late '80s, would influence techno and electronica artists for decades. May's releases practically halted during the '90s; however, Sony Japan put out a compilation of his tracks in 1995 titled Innovator.

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Laurent Garnier: Off the Record (2022)

A look into the life of Laurent Garnier, one of the godfathers of house music, from his emergence on the music scene in the 80's to now. The story of the last music revolution through the eyes of a pioneer. ...

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God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines (2022)

A vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that explores the true beginnings of Techno Music and how young Black musicians from Detroit became the creative force behind one of the most celebrated genres in the world. ...

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Era Of Dance (2017)

The film tells a story about the latest musical revolution in recent history – the early days of the rave scene and the golden age of techno culture. International political changes in the mid-80s and early 90s, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and ...

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Kraftwerk: Pop Art (2013)

This is the amazing story of how a group of reclusive Rhineland experimentalists became one of the most influential pop groups of all time - a celebration of the band featuring exclusive live tracks filmed at their Tate Modern shows in London (Feb 2013), i ...

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Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin (2006)

The film draws from the important stages and events in Richie Hawtin's personal and artistic life, and follows Hawtin's transformation from introverted and transplanted computer nerd into a DJ and techno-entrepreneur. The 70 min documentary features an ex ...

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Intellect: Techno House Progressive (2003)

Documentary about the hard working DJs and producers who have brought electronic dance music to the forefront of nightlife around the world. Featuring over 35 world class artists from Derrick Carter to Paul Van Dyk. ...

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Modulations (1998)

Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every major player past and present, as well as a few energetic live clips, Modulations delves into one of electronica's forgotten facets: the human element. Lee tra ...

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Universal Techno (1996)

This French-produced 1996 documentary is an hour-long piece covering the history of techno music from Detroit to Berlin Sheffield. ...

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The Last Angel of History (1996)

An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing computer technology. ...

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