Season 1

Episodes

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   1. The Recording Revolution

   16 Jan 2015 · 60 min

   Songs are the soundtrack of our lives and it takes a kind of genius to create a true pop masterpiece. But, as Neil Brand argues, there is more to consider in the story of what makes a great song.

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   2. Reeling and Rocking

   23 Jan 2015 · 60 min

   Musician Neil Brand explores the magical elements that come together to create great songs by recreating some of the most memorable and innovative recording sessions in music history - from Elvis's slapback echo in Memphis and The Beatles' tape loops at Abbey Road to Phil Spector's Wall of Sound and The Beach Boys' pop symphonies.

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   3. Mix It Up and Start Again

   30 Jan 2015 · 60 min

   Composer and musician Neil Brand's series exploring the alchemy that creates great songs reaches the modern era, when a revolution in how they were made took place.