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808: The Movie, Apple Music’s First Original Documentary, Is Out Now

808: The Movie, Apple Music’s First Original Documentary, Is Out Now

By Akhil Arora | Updated: 12 December 2016 12:21 IST

Highlights

The documentary is about the Roland TR-808 drum machine
It's now available to all Apple Music subscribers
If you don't have Apple Music, you can also buy it on iTunes

Apple Music has snatched its first original documentary – 808: The Movie, about the Roland TR-808 drum machine – and it’s now available to all 20 million subscribers of the music streaming service for no additional charge. Here’s what the film is about, from its own iTunes description:

“Back in 1980 Japanese electronics manufacturer Roland released one of the most important musical instruments ever, the TR-808. Although it only led a limited life, the 808 became world renowned, its signature low end bass and unique sounds redefining the musical landscape.

From hip hop to acid house, trap to pop, it drove a multitude of musical genres and inspired countless musicians to create seminal records that have defined modern hip hop and electronic music. Even if you don't already know the 808 by name, you will know its sound. It's a timeless icon that has touched almost every genre of music imaginable with a sound that is as relevant today as it ever was.”

808: The Movie contains interviews with some of the leading musicians, including Afrika Bambaataa, Questlove, Beastie Boys, Pharrell Williams, David Guetta, Phil Collins, and Richie Hawtin among others. Beats 1 host and DJ Zane Lowe provides narration for the documentary.

There’s a companion soundtrack to go with the film as well, in 808: The Music. And if you’re not an Apple Music subscriber, you can pre-order the documentary for $16.99 on iTunes in the US (not available for purchase in India) – it will be out December 16 – and buy the soundtrack album for $10.99 in the US / Rs. 150 in India.

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