Ein sehenswerter Dokumentarfilm darüber, wie Detroit in den späten 1960er Jahren zur Heimat einer musikalischen Revolution wurde, die den Sound einer Nation im Umbruch einfing. 2008 bei der BBC veröffentlicht. Also auch schon ein paar Jahre her.
In the early 60s, Motown transcended Detroit’s inner city to take black music to a white audience, whilst in the late 60s suburban kids like the MC5 and the Stooges descended into the black inner city to create revolutionary rock expressing the rage of young white America.
With contributions from Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, George Clinton, Martha Reeves, John Sinclair and the MC5.
Interessanter Dokumentarfilm über die Entstehung von vier großartigen Jazz-Alben im Jahr 1959. Über Platten von Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus und Ornette Coleman.
Das Beat Girl steht seit 1979 für Ska, Ska-Subkultur und Frauen im Ska, aber über die echte Frau, die die Ikone inspiriert hat, ist bisher wenig bekannt.
Diese nie zuvor erzählte Geschichte entführt Sie in die Zeit von 1964 und führt Sie in die Welt der Macher, Musiker und Mods, Ska- und Stripclubs … und der fabelhaften Brigitte Bond ein.
Brigitte Bond / Brigitte Saint John / Brigitte St. John war die früheste bekannte Transgender-Ska-Musikerin und war auch die Frau, die das ikonische „Beat Girl“-Logo für die 2-Tone-Band The Beat inspirierte.
Björk während der Aufnahmen zu „Homogenic“ im Jahr 1997. Musikgeschichte.
To record in privacy away from media attention, Björk’s tour drummer Trevor Morais offered his residential studio. It’s located on the lower level of a 7-bedroom villa in Marbella(near Málaga), Andalucia, Spain. Björk had originally intended to stay only briefly, but later decided to record the entirety of ‚Homogenic‘ there(1997). She made a final trip out of the country before staying in Spain. As she had done since moving to London, Björk returned to Iceland for Christmas. While there, she wrote more new songs for Homogenic, including ‚Jóga‘. Before returning to record, she was sidetracked by a two-week worldwide press tour for the promotion of her remix album Telegram, which had just been released.
After returning to the studio in Spain in late January, Björk had intended to produce the album alone but sought collaborators including Dravs, Howie B, Guy Sigsworth and LFO’s Mark Bell. Howie B had worked with Björk on ‚Debut‘ and ‚Post‘ and Sigsworth had played harpsichord on ‚Post‘. Wu-Tang Clan almost contributed to the production of ‚Homogenic‘, but were unable due to their production on the album Wu-Tang Forever, which had taken longer than planned. Most of the melodies on the album were created by Björk, who then composed string sections on a Casio keyboard and brought them to programmers who would add rhythmic patterns. Other unorthodox methods of recording were used during the production, including Björk wanting to record outside on the porch and using non-professionals to help with production, such as Rebecca Storey, who was hired as a babysitter but added to the production staff after showing interest in the equipment.
Jeder kennt Stardusts „Music Sounds Better With You“ – die meisten dürften es feiern und ich nehme mich da nicht aus. Ein absoluter und immer noch häufig gespielter Klassiker auf den Dancefloors dieser Welt. Alan Braxe, damals Teil von Stardust, erzählt hier die Geschichte hinter dem Track. Musikgeschichte.
Alan Braxe, one third of Stardust, dives into the story behind one of dance music’s most recognisable and celebrated tracks, created by one of the genre’s most mysterious outfits.
Braxe speaks of meeting Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and how ‚Music Sounds Better With You‘ itself was initially an improvised set filler, as well as discovering its famous Chaka Khan sample, and provides insight into its iconic video directed by Michel Gondry.
Bisschen Musikgeschichte für den Feiertag: Die Stones im Jahr 1968 im Studio, „Sympathy for the Devil“ machend.
The Rolling Stones‘ „Sympathy for the Devil“ is a song that has stood the test of time and is widely considered to be one of the most iconic songs in music history. This video delves into the story behind the song, including the unique blend of musical styles that sets it apart. The video also explores the song’s lasting impact on the music industry and its continued popularity in live performances. Join us as we take a closer look at this classic song and its place in rock and roll history. This video is a must-see for any music lover and fans of The Rolling Stones. You’ll learn about the making of the song and the band’s influence on music history.
Starten wir mit etwas Musikgeschichte in die neue Woche.
In this music documentary, hosts Arthur „LA“ Buckner and Linda Diaz delve into the history of James Brown’s „Funky Drummer“ beat, tracing its impact on Hip Hop music and the cultural significance of this iconic rhythm. From speaking with Hip Hop producers and those close to Clyde, this series uncovers the story of the drummer who created this defining sample, but was never properly credited for his work. Discover the untold story of the man behind the drums and how his simple beat changed Hip Hop forever.
Für einige vielleicht nur eine Randnotiz, für mich ein absoluter Meilenstein der zumindest elektronischen Musikgesichte: Rolands TB-303. Wir hatten lange selber eine und einen Heidenspaß damit. Am Ende war das gute Stück so abgegrabbelt, dass das eigentliche Silber das darunter liegende weiße Plastik freilegte. Bis dahin aber gab es stundenlange zwischen 606, 808, 727 und 303 gesyncte Sessions. Unabhängig davon aber würde es ohne diese kleine Box keinen Acid geben.
Johnny Morgan hat sich mal mit der Geschichte der TB-303 auseinandergesetzt und erzählt zu dieser ein bisschen was. Nice.
