Soundbreaking

`Soundbreaking' is an eight-part documentary exploring the history of music recording. Profiles of accomplished artists, producers and music innovators, and featuring original interviews and clips. Studios and pioneering technology are tracked through time, revealing the evolution of recording. Episodes discuss how recordings became visual when MTV popularised music videos and how each generation had its own medium to play tracks, from vinyl to CD. In the first episode the work of record producing greats George Martin, Phil Spector and Rick Rubin is spotlighted. And artists who also turned their hands to producing are discussed; individuals include Joni Mitchell and Prince. … MORE