Sheffield Electronic Music Doc!
Updated: Oct 2
From the Ground Up: How Sheffield Inspired the Evolution of Electronic Music explores the people, places and ideas that helped shape a genre that would go on to influence music across the world.
Produced as part of Sheffield Inspires, the city's place brand, the documentary was commissioned by Marketing Sheffield and created by filmmaker Jordan Carroll.
Through conversations with some of the artists, innovators and pioneers who have been at the forefront of Sheffield's electronic music story, the film traces the city's influence from the early days of experimentation with synthesisers through to the sounds and scenes that continue to inspire musicians today.
There are few cities as synonymous with electronic music as Sheffield. From the ground breaking work of bands to the development of bleep techno and bassline, Sheffield has consistently pushed musical boundaries and created movements that have resonated far beyond South Yorkshire.
Featuring personal reflections and insights from key figures connected to Sheffield's music scene, From the Ground Up explores not only the city's rich musical heritage, but also the creativity, experimentation and independent spirit that continue to define Sheffield today.
Narrated by Sheffield music journalist Daniel Dylan Wray, the film features contributions from a host notable Sheffield artists, including Stephen Mallinder of Cabaret Voltaire, Rob Gordon, one of the founders of Warp Records, DJ and producer Toddla T, and Katie Matthews, co-founder of independent music venue Gut Level.
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Jordan Carroll is a freelance director of photography / cinematographer & director based in Amsterdam. Working with cameras & lighting on documentaries, commercials, corporate films and fiction. He has experience with cameras, lighting, audio capture & editing across various projects in the UK, Netherlands and worldwide. Regularly working with US based clients.
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