Soundbreaking (2016)

Episode Overview

Title: Going Electric Plot: In the fourth installment of our series, we explore the fundamental influence of electricity on the music landscape and the transformative wave it initiated. "Going Electric" delves into the innovative use of electricity, showcasing how it has been manipulated to produce groundbreaking sounds. The episode highlights the ripple effect of the electric guitar’s invention and the rise of synthesized music. Spanning genres from Delta and Chicago blues to iconic acts like The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix, as well as Stevie Wonder and The Who, and even EDM, this episode illustrates how technology continually reshapes our understanding of music.