Going Electric

The fourth episode in our series tells the story of the most elemental force in recording--electricity--and the musical revolution it sparked. Highlighting the way in which electricity has been harnessed and channeled to create new and never-before-heard sounds, Going Electric traces both the chain reaction unleashed by the invention of the electric guitar and the evolution of synthesized music. From Delta blues to Chicago blues to The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix, from Stevie Wonder and The Who to EDM, Episode Four looks at the process by which science and engineering becomes sound, and reveals the power of technology to continuously redefine what we mean when we say the word "music."

Sound

Isaac Derfel · Assistant Sound Editor

Guest Stars (33)

St. Vincent as Self

Todd Boyd as Self

Questlove as Self

Don Was as Self

Marty Stuart as Self

B.B. King as Self

Jeff Beck as Self

Roger Waters as Self

Brian Eno as Self

Roger Daltrey as Self

Gary Giddins as Self

Ben Harper as Self

Steven Van Zandt as Self

Glyn Jones as Self

Mickey Hart as Self

George Benson as Self

Hans Zimmer as Self

Jack White as Self

David Honeyboy Edwards as Self

John Kay as Self

Steve Winwood as Self

Chuck Leavell as Self

Eddie Kramer as Self

Tommy James as Self

Dan Auerbach as Self

Dave Grohl as Self

Robert Margouleff as Self

Greg Phillinganes as Self

Giorgio Moroder as Self

Mark Mothersbaugh as Self

Skrillex as Self

Donna Summer as Self

Tiësto as Self