The Rhythm of Life (1997)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1997-12-28
Last Air Date: 1998-01-05
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Created By: Sir George Martin
Top Cast
- Stevie Wonder as N/A
- Billy Joel as N/A
- Paul McCartney as N/A
- Michael Tilson Thomas as N/A
- Céline Dion as N/A
- Bobby McFerrin as N/A
- Quincy Jones as N/A
- Stewart Copeland as N/A
- Ray Cooper as N/A
- Brian May as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (1997)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Rhythm
Introduction 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 Dione, Quincy Jones and Bobby McFerrin illustrate the emotional impact of music. The rest of the episode gives examples and views on rhythm from Céline Dion, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, Stewart Copeland, Ray Cooper, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Tilson Thomas, The Bee Gees, Billy Joel, Queen, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach and others.
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Ep. 2: Melody
Sir George Martin's guests give examples and views on melody. Includes Céline Dion, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and others.
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Ep. 3: Harmony
Discusses harmony, starting with its origins and giving examples and views from Bobby McFerrin, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, Michael Tilson Thomas, The London Symphony Orchestra, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, The Bee Gees, and others.
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