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Pump Up the Volume

The origins of house music are explored in this documentary, tracing back to the iconic "Warehouse" club in Chicago.

The documentary explores the origins of house music, tracing its roots back to the Warehouse club in Chicago. As the genre gained popularity, fans began to seek out music inspired by the Warehouse sound, leading to the term "House" being coined. The film delves into the character of "Jack," often referenced in house songs, and follows the genre's spread to England in the early 1990s. This is where House music begins to branch out into sub-genres like Drum and Bass and Techno, and the rise of the rave scene is also examined.

Info about Pump Up the Volume

Studio(s): Channel 4 Television

Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 2001

Genres:Documentary, Music