GSGEDM Behind-the-Scenes

In episode 9 of the GSGEDM Behind-The-Scenes podcast, Reggie, David, and Jennifer, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into the legacy of the Charivari Festival in Detroit. In its 8th year, the Charivari Festival hosts arts and music to celebrate all things dance and Detroit, supporting the local community. Hear from Charivari’s co-creator, Todd Johnson, his daughter, artist and DJ Carmen Johnson, known as sillygirlcarmen, and Paul Lesley and Sterling Jones, the men behind the band A Number of Names who created the 1981 hit, “Sharevari.” - Check out Charivari Festival: https://www.charivaridetroit.com/ - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself some GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop - Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ - Learn more about topics covered in the film and…

In episode 8 of the GSGEDM Behind-The-Scenes podcast, the GSGEDM Team appreciates Detroit for its local community and its international reach as a hub for dance music. Movement Festival has been the foundation of techno tourism in Detroit, since its beginnings as the Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2001. It is also the foundation of the GSGEDM film - shooting began there in 2011 to tell The Story of Detroit Techno. Movement encourages the Memorial Day Weekend pilgrimage that techno fans all over the world take to Detroit to get a taste of its one-of-a-kind dance music scene. It is that time of year again, and the team is longing for the techno-induced, party-packed weekend that makes for a magical time in Detroit. In honor of this, please come along on a Movement “meditation”, reminiscing with stories and memories from members of the GSGEDM team (David Grandison & Reggie Dokes), as well as Belgium's DJ Red D, Detroit journalist Gary Graff, and Fusicology’s Asya Shein. - Support the independent…

In episode 7 of the GSGEDM Behind-The-Scenes podcast, composer Reggie Dokes is joined by producers Jennifer Washington and David Grandison to spotlight an essential but unrecognized member of the GSGEDM family. Meet Emmett Nicholas, a Detroit-bred photographer and contributor to God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno. Find out more about his invaluable archive of 80s Detroit photographs, videos, and flyers. Team discussion also includes the importance of properly capturing history, as well as different aspects of maintaining archives alongside technology’s ever changing landscape. - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop - Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ - Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101 https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ - Learn…

In part 1 of episode 6, Reggie, Jennifer, Dave, and Kristian, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into a sneak peek of Detroit Techno 101, an educational curriculum sharing history, culture, and experiences surrounding techno music. Join in learning along with retired Detroit educator Karen Wilkinson. - Explore Detroit Techno 101 Lessons: https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/ - Check out Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO): https://linktr.ee/__memco https://www.instagram.com/__memco/ https://www.facebook.com/memcollective/ Listen to Detroit Techno & Resistance: A Black History Month Symposium https://soundcloud.com/memco/detroit-techno-resistance-a-black-history-month-symposium - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop - Stay updated with GSGEDM on…

In part 2 of episode 6, Reggie, Jennifer, Dave, and Kristian, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, dive into a sneak peek of Detroit Techno 101, an educational curriculum sharing history, culture, and experiences surrounding techno music. The team explores some significant techno locations throughout Detroit with history and personal experiences. - Explore Detroit Techno 101 Lessons: https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/ - Check out Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO): https://linktr.ee/__memco https://www.instagram.com/__memco/ https://www.facebook.com/memcollective/ Listen to Detroit Techno & Resistance: A Black History Month Symposium https://soundcloud.com/memco/detroit-techno-resistance-a-black-history-month-symposium - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch!…

In episode 5, Reggie, Jennifer, Kristian, Dave, and Eric Jackson, the production team behind the upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno, honor Black History Month with Detroit tastemaker, retailer, and promoter Zana Smith (Instagram: @Zana_SpecDet, Twitter: @MsZanaToYou, @SpectaclesDet). They discuss her contributions as one of the few female players of the early 80s: how she helped to cultivate the dance music scene at the Downstairs Pub and how she has impacted the story of GSGEDM. Her friend, legendary Detroit DJ Ken Collier, was right there with her at that time. His underground 80s mixtape will bring you through the episode, and back to the beginnings of the scene and its black roots in Detroit. Take some time with the GSGEDM team to celebrate these often overlooked black history makers and community builders from Detroit. - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop - Stay updated with…

In episode 4, the production team behind upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno resolves to individually honor vital members of Detroit’s dance music scene as they enter the new year. This January, they are giving virtual flowers to techno pioneer Eddie Flashin’ Fowlkes (@eddie_fowlkes). Eddie is a legendary Detroit producer and DJ, known for his hit single ‘Goodbye Kiss,’ and one of the Techno 6, who is featured in the upcoming film. In a one-on-one interview with Eddie and director Kristian Hill, get a behind-the-scenes look at Eddie’s early career and his current projects. Also, hear from his Detroit counterparts: fellow techno pioneer Santonio Echols, Kevin Saunderson of Inner City, DJ 3000 of Motech Records, and prominent Detroit DJ Norm Talley. - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself from GSGEDM merch! http://gsgedm.com/shop - Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook!…

In episode 3, the production team (Reggie Dokes, Jennifer Washington, Kristian Hill, David Grandison) behind upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno celebrate their friend, and legendary Detroit DJ, Mike Huckaby. Huck is remembered not only as a DJ, but as an educator, as a leader, and as the one who gave the GSGEDM film its title and the team the inspiration to keep pushing to the finish line. Other Detroit legends - Eddie Fowlkes, Robert Hood, Rick Wade, Derrick May, and Carl Craig - also share special memories about Huckaby with the team. - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself some GSGEDM merch! www.gsgedm.com - Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ - Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101 https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ - Check out Music…

In episode 2, the production team behind upcoming feature-length documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno take you all the way back to their roots in Detroit and their connections to techno music in the 80s. You’ll hear from composer Reggie Dokes, and producers Jennifer Washington and David Grandison, about their personal GSGEDM journeys from start to finish. Special stories by producer/DJ Mark Feggins, rest in peace, and director of photography Damian Daniel. - Watch the Techno Mecca trailer! https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/ - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself some GSGEDM merch! http://www.gsgedm.com/shop - Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ - Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101 https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ - Check out The Music Origins Project:…

Reggie Dokes guides you behind-the-scenes of the film God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines: The Story of Detroit Techno for the first time! In this episode, the team reminisces on this summer’s groundbreaking Electric Unity Livestream supporting Black Lives Matter. They also go deep with conversations on the feature-length documentary (coming soon!), current Detroit events, an interview with John Sloan III (director of BLM Detroit), and the memory of Mike Huckaby. - Support the independent filmmaking process and get yourself some GSGEDM merch! http://www.gsgedm.com/shop - Stay updated with GSGEDM on Instagram and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/ https://www.facebook.com/GodSaidGiveEmDrumMachines/= - Learn more about topics covered in the film and Detroit culture in the Detroit Techno 101 https://www.musicorigins.org/detroit-techno-101/ - Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/ - Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and…