GSGEDM Behind-the-Scenes

Capturing Detroit Stories: Emmett's Archive

Episode Summary

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 more about Detroit photographer Emmett Nicholas: https://www.facebook.com/godsaidgiveemdrummachines/posts/4103537506331890 - Check out The Music Origins Project: https://www.musicorigins.org/technomecca/ - Get your global soul, events and music with Fusicology: https://www.fusicology.com/ - Listen to Reggie’s archival throwbacks Angel Eyes - Lime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrJQGeqSVdM Voodoo Ray - A Guy Called Gerald - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPLvWwMlnZU - Support Black Lives Matter Detroit: https://www.blmdetroit.com/ - Support Detroit Will Breathe: https://detroitwillbreathe.info/ - Support Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ - Be sure to check out Output, to make all your music-making and sound designing dreams come true! https://output.com/