Series 1
Series Summary
We all respond to music - whether clicking our fingers, humming along or dancing - there's something out there for everyone. In this series Goodall looks at melody, rhythm, harmony and bass to establish how music is made and how it comes to reflect different cultures.
Setting out on a journey that spans the globe and moves through the centuries, Goodall uncovers the elements that are shared by all styles of music. Following a trail of diverse musical talents from Mahler to David Bowie; the blues to Bulgarian folk songs; medieval choral music to disco; he reveals the tried and tested tricks of the composer's trade.
Episodes (4)
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Why does melody affect us so deeply, from the moment we are born? Tunes touch our deepest emotions, and are capable of inspiring love…
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From the moment our hearts start beating, rhythm is integral to us all. From walking to dancing, from clicking our fingers to tapping our…
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In the late middle ages western harmony started on a journey that would take it in a completely separate direction to that of the music of…
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Music is usually broken down into melody, rhythm and harmony. But what about the very lowest notes in music, that can have an impact on all…
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