Bibliograph

Soundbreaking, stories from the cutting edge of recorded music, produced by Julia Marchesi, Joshua Bennett, Sally Rosenthal, Amy Schewel, Warren Zanes ; directed by Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre

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Label

Soundbreaking, stories from the cutting edge of recorded music, produced by Julia Marchesi, Joshua Bennett, Sally Rosenthal, Amy Schewel, Warren Zanes ; directed by Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated by the MPAA. Contains strong language, nudity, and drug references

Main title

Soundbreaking

Oclc number

960912693

Responsibility statement

produced by Julia Marchesi, Joshua Bennett, Sally Rosenthal, Amy Schewel, Warren Zanes ; directed by Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre

Runtime

425

Sub title

stories from the cutting edge of recorded music

Summary

Music has been a constant in human history. Then came recording, and music was forever transformed. It's an eight-part documentary series that traces this ongoing sonic revolution, and explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives. Featuring more than 150 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists, producers, and music industry pioneers of all time

Table Of Contents

Episode 1, The art of recording. The role of the producer ; Sam Phillips & Elvis ; Producing the Beatles ; Spector's wall of sound ; Singer/songwriter movement ; Early hip-hop ; Rick Rubin & Johnny Cash / edited by Nancy Novak ; produced by Julia Marchesi -- Episode 2, Painting with sound. Multitrack recording ; Magnetic tape ; "Tomorrow never knows" ; Beatles vs. Beach Boys ; The impact of Sgt. Pepper's ; Tusk ; Bedroom recording studios ; Drama in the mix / edited by Nancy Novack, Jay Keuper ; produced by Jeff Dupre -- Episode 3, The human instrument. Projecting emotion ; The microphone ; Unique voices ; Imperfection ; Performing in a studio ; Auto-tune ; Vulnerability & authenticity / edited by E. Donna Shepherd ; produced by Maro Chermayeff -- Episode 4, Going electric. Amplification ; The blues ; Jimi Hendrix ; The synthesizer ; Devo ; New sounds ; What's old is new / edited by Howard Sharp ; produced by Joshua Bennett -- Episode 5, Four on the floor. Finding the beat ; Little Richard ; Motown ; James Brown ; Carlos Santana ; Disco ; The remix ; Electronic dance music / edited by Sam Pollard ; produced by Joshua Bennett, Sam Pollard -- Episode 6, The world is yours. Sampling ; Rapping over tapes ; "Walk this way" ; Public Enemy ; The Beastie Boys ; Lawsuits & limitations ; Wu-Tang Clan / edited by Sam Pollard ; produced by Joshua Bennett, Sam Pollard -- Episode 7, Sound and vision. The music video ; Early television ; Breaking down barriers ; Madonna ; Saturation point ; A changing industry / edited by E. Donna Shepherd ; produced by Maro Chermayeff -- Episode 8, I am my music. Music formats ; "Hound dog" ; Long-form expression ; Single records & radio ; Concept albums ; Cassette tapes ; New technology / edited by Howard Sharp ; produced by Julia Marchesi

Technique

live action

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Stories from the cutting edge of recorded music

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