Questions and Answers for Detroit Techno Response:
The film spends a bit of time giving some historical and cultural background. List at least 5 important point made during this part in the documentary.
1.Recessions
2.Migration of African Americans to Detroit for "American Dream"
3.1967: long patterns of racial segregation led to huge and violent race riots
4.After race riots a mass migration out of the city occured
5.Switching for people building cars to technology led to mass unemployment
Who are the three men considered to be the creators of techno? According to the film, what role did each one play in the creation of techno?
The three men who created techno were Kevin Saunderson, Juan Atkins, and Derrick May. Juan Atkins was the originator of techno.The documentary says that he changed people's lives and he put the music together to create the techno sound. Because of him and his creative genius he got the curiosity going for techno and mentored others to help create the sound and spread it. Derrick May was attributed with being the innovator. He played techno all over Detroit and brought musicianship to techno. Lastly, Kevin Sauderson was the elevator. He was the guy that made sure the music got to the masses. Kevin was the most well known techno musician by selling the most hits with his hybrid style being more creative than what Derrick and Juan did.
There are many obvious differences between the creators of techno and the MC5, but what are some similarities?
The creators of techno and the MC5 put both their hearts and souls into their music. At both time periods in history they were the rebels of society where no one had heard the sound they were playing before. But their lack of fame didn't stop them from playing their music and putting it out there for all to hear. Due to their passions the music became a hit and a reality.
1.Recessions
2.Migration of African Americans to Detroit for "American Dream"
3.1967: long patterns of racial segregation led to huge and violent race riots
4.After race riots a mass migration out of the city occured
5.Switching for people building cars to technology led to mass unemployment
Who are the three men considered to be the creators of techno? According to the film, what role did each one play in the creation of techno?
The three men who created techno were Kevin Saunderson, Juan Atkins, and Derrick May. Juan Atkins was the originator of techno.The documentary says that he changed people's lives and he put the music together to create the techno sound. Because of him and his creative genius he got the curiosity going for techno and mentored others to help create the sound and spread it. Derrick May was attributed with being the innovator. He played techno all over Detroit and brought musicianship to techno. Lastly, Kevin Sauderson was the elevator. He was the guy that made sure the music got to the masses. Kevin was the most well known techno musician by selling the most hits with his hybrid style being more creative than what Derrick and Juan did.
There are many obvious differences between the creators of techno and the MC5, but what are some similarities?
The creators of techno and the MC5 put both their hearts and souls into their music. At both time periods in history they were the rebels of society where no one had heard the sound they were playing before. But their lack of fame didn't stop them from playing their music and putting it out there for all to hear. Due to their passions the music became a hit and a reality.