The Rhythm of Life
The Rhythm of Life is a 1997–1998 BBC three-part documentary series presented by Sir George Martin, exploring the fundamental components of music—rhythm, melody, and harmony. Martin interviews influential artists like Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Céline Dion, and Billy Joel, examining the creation of music, its universality and why it means so much to us.
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Seasons
1.Rhythm
10.028-12-199748 minIntroduction to the series. The presenter, Sir George Martin, begins with how he fell in love with music as a young boy, and some of his history. Michael Tilson Thomas, Céline Di...
2.Melody
10.029-12-199749 minSir George Martin's guests give examples and views on melody. Includes Céline Dion, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and others.
3.Harmony
10.005-01-199849 minDiscusses harmony, starting with its origins and giving examples and views from Bobby McFerrin, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, Michael Tilson Thomas, The London Symphony Orchestra, Bi...
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