The Rhythm of Life
The Rhythm of Life

The Rhythm of Life

1997 1 Seasons 3 Episodes ⭐ 10.0

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

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

EP 2

Melody

Sir George Martin's guests give examples and views on melody. Includes Céline Dion, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Stev

EP 3

Harmony

Discusses harmony, starting with its origins and giving examples and views from Bobby McFerrin, The Laurel Canyon Ramble

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