Watch the trailer for arthur bakers 808 documentary. Cause its all in the bass welcome to the tr808 resource site. Watch the trailer for arthur baker s 808 documentary and get ready for a funky trip through the circuits. Apple music to exclusively stream doco on iconic 808. Listen to arthur baker soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create cedar hill. Get in line for 808 the documentary making its chicago.
Its the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the. Oct 16, 2014 808 documentary details the rise of the legendary drum machine. Now hes making a documentary exploring the history of the roland 808. Nychos is an illustrator, urban art and graffiti artist who became known with his street concept rabbit eye movement rem 10 years ago. Oct 15, 2014 808, formerly known as planet rock and other tales of the 808, features appearances and commentary from. Latest in 808 90 14 rolands tr8s drum machine is ready to tackle the stage 04. Vote up content that is ontopic, within the rulesguidelines, and will likely stay relevant longterm. December 9th, 2016 not yet rated 1 hr 47 min plot summary. Electro pioneer arthur baker exploring the history of the. In 20 you know and arthur baker will bring you a documentary about this legendary drummachine. An eraspanning soundtrack featuring many of the greatest hits produced by a roland tr 808 will accompany the film. Beautiful carroll baker starred in many films from the 1950s to the 1980s. Watch the trailer for arthur baker s 808 documentary news i 10.
Includes producer arthur baker talking about making planet rock. The film talks to members of the music community as well as the manufacturers. Roland tr808 documentary to premiere in london on 808. The big dogs will be talking about how the tr 808 helped shape their sound. In 2015, the story behind the landmark machine will hit theatres thanks to 808, a documentary that focuses on the roland tr 808 and its cult following. The icon of the movement is a white rabbit, which has been breeding since then and has been popping up in the streets all over the globe for the past decade. Im assuming that itll just stream via apple music a first as far as i.
Working in collaboration with pioneering producerdj arthur baker, dunn and noyer set afrika. You know films, atlantic films, arthur baker announce 808. Its the tale of the birth of electronic music, and how one small machine changed the musical landscape forever. I stayed up late last night and finally watched this documentary on netflix, an awesome look at the history of the modular synthesizer. New trailer, soundtrack details and release date for 808.
Directed by alexander dunn, 808 the documentary features iconic personalities from afrika bambaataa to arthur baker and, closer to home for us, house music icons a guy called gerald, todd terry, francois k and jellybean benitez, each of whom was pivotal in the evolution of dance music from taperecorded drums to machinedriven beats as the. The movie which covers the history and broad influence of rolands tr808 drum machine is now available for apple music subscribers. The recording came together after dj and producer baker met with bambaataa and the two bonded over the idea of creating a song about their mutual appreciation for the band kraftwerk. Theres always a lot of complaints about the number of photos of gear in this sub as opposed to posts with music. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on rym. Jan 05, 2018 808 is consistently interesting, informative and fun. This is the unofficial facebook page of arthur baker this page is not run by arthur baker. The movie, produced by you know films in association with atlantic. I loved the focus on the academic origins of the modular, the east coast moog, commercial vs. Critically acclaimed documentary 808 is debuting worldwide exclusively on apple music. Any legal issues regarding the free online movies on this website should be taken up with the actual file hosts themselves, as were not affiliated with them. Stream tracks and playlists from arthur baker on your desktop or mobile device. Arthur baker was born on april 22, 1955 in boston, massachusetts, usa.
Planet rock is a song by the american hip hop artists afrika bambaataa and the soul sonic force. Back in 1980 japanese electronics manufacturer roland released one of the most important musical instruments ever, the tr 808. Beatrepeat nyc afrika bambaataa looking for the perfect beat. Arthur baker, executive producer, was an early champion of the project. The film will be preceded by its soundtrack, out nov. Arthur baker, pharrell, david guetta, phil collins, lil jon, afrika bambaataa, norman cook fatboy slim, rick rubin, diplo, goldie and dozens more. The film features extensive input from arthur baker, who acts as a centerpiece for the movie. The ultimate library of rock music writing and journalism. The music, which will feature both old and new tracks, including bambaataas iconic. Visit brians drivein theater for photos, biography and filmography information, and dvd and memorabilia sources for actress carroll baker.
With arthur baker who produced afrika bambaataas planet rock helming the project its already looking like a. The documentary 808 will tell the story of the landmark rhythm composer roland tr 808 and its impact on music. West coast buchla, artistic philosophies, and the recent resurgence of modular thanks to eurorack. Its the story of a sound that has been embraced by the worlds top producers and. It was released on november 25, 2016, by big beat records and atlantic records. Now, the roland tr 808 gets its own fulllength documentary, told primarily through the eyes of the people who repurposed its idiosyncratic sound to spin new musical genres and start a revolution. Stubs for the film itself will go on sale tuesday, july 14th via the link below. Alex noyer and arthur baker, the producers behind the 808 documentary, pick their favorite tunes that use the drum machine. This director had a goldmine on his hands and couldve made a fantastic, compelling, awesome, movie. Alexander dunns documentary 808 finally gets to the rest of us in december.
Nov 10, 2014 808 is a documentary film about the inspiring story of the roland tr 808 drum machine. Nov 14, 2016 the film will be preceded by its soundtrack, out nov. Listen to arthur baker soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 48 tracks. Atlantic films launches unconventional release for music documentary 808.
First teased all the way back in 2012 by producer arthur baker the film simply titled 808 keeps the pitch bouncing from the impact of afrikka bambaattaas planet rock. Arthur baker s documentary about rolands iconic tr 808 drum machine will have its london premiere on august 8 at 8. The soundtrack includes songs by afrika bambaataa, public enemy, and jamie xx. Well theyre not gonna sit in a room together, but yknow, theyll all be in the film, and well tell the whole story. New trailer, soundtrack details and release date for 808 drum machine documentary exclusive. It is narrated by zane lowe and documents the history and culture of the roland tr 808, a drum machine that had a significant effect on hip hop and pop music. The ultimate documentary on the 808 drum machine is on the way. A short biography of ma barker who was the force behind the notorious barkerkarpis gang, a band of robbers and murderers, most of whom, were her sons. Watch this film and enjoy it, fill those gaps in your knowledge about the 808 and everything it has achieved. Although it only led a limited life, the 808 became world renowned, its signature low end bass and unique. The shape of things that hum vintage synth documentary.
Like dave grohls sound city, or bbcs synthpop britannia, if you like the music, the documentary is great. Download 150 rare vintage drum machines for free ninetynine. These are recordings about and from the era of the domination of ascii and dialup bulletin board systems roughly the 1970s through the 1990s, with examples far before and after. Record producer arthur baker worked with some of the hottest musicians on the planet and recorded afrika bambaataas iconic hit planet rock, which made musical history and featured the legendary roland tr 808. Oct 15, 2014 808 will feature appearances from a wide array of popular and successful hip hop and house artists, such as arthur baker, pharrell, david guetta, phil collins, lil jon, afrika bambaataa, norman. From early concerned humanists to photographers more recently documenting the dignity of the commonplace frank, winogrand, friedlander, rothstein sees a shift away from revealing what is wrong with the world in order to move.
With jamuary going on and maybe people making use of their christmas gifts. Although it only led a limited life, the 808 became world renowned, its signature low end bass and unique sounds redefining the musical landscape. The music is the soundtrack and remix album that accompanies the 2015 documentary film, 808, which documents the history and popular culture of the roland tr 808. On the eve of new 808 film, technos roots matter more. Arthur baker, pharrell, david guetta, phil collins, lil jon, afrika bambaataa, norman cook. With damon albarn, arthur baker, afrika bambaataa, chris barbosa. New trailer, soundtrack details and release date for 808 drum. Narrated by zane lowe, and features artist such as soulwax, phil collins, questlove, pharrel williams, rick robin, beastie boys and many more. Filmmakers make a playlist alex noyer and arthur baker, the producers behind the 808 documentary, pick their favorite tunes that use the drum machine. Apple music to exclusively stream doco on iconic 808 drum machine. Planet rock and other tales of the 808 tells the full story and features interviews with questlove, fat boy slim, paul oakenfold, new order, skrillex, richie hawtin and a host. Electro pioneer arthur baker is responsible for gamechanging hits such as afrika bambaataa and soul sonic forces planet rock and planet patrols play at your own risk. The travels of a tribe called qu music documentaries. Atlantic films launches unconventional release for.
The documentary explores the birth, popularity and influence of the roland tr 808 and features interviews with pharrell. May 04, 2014 the shape of things that hum vintage synth documentary. Working in collaboration with pioneering producer dj arthur baker, dunn and noyer set afrika. Beyonce, eminem, madonna, kanye, outkast and rihanna to name a few. The song was produced by arthur baker and released by tommy boy records in 1982. This is a documentary film that will tell the inspiring story of the roland tr808, from the creation of planet rock which established it as a. Im actually making a documentary about new order now.
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