SummaryThe eight-part documentary series look into the history and growth of recording music with interviews with a variety of artists including Beck, Bon Iver, Brian Eno, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Daniel Lanois, Beatles producer George Martin (who also produced the series before his death in March), Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty, Q-tip, Bonn... Read More
Soundbreaking
Season 1 Premiere:
Mar 1, 2016
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
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7.2
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Nov 14, 2016
90
While Soundbreaking is not the kind of linear, molecular reconstruction of history that Ken Burns might have made--the series veers off on non-chronological detours and then bounces back--it's always riveting.
Nov 14, 2016
83
A well-crafted, well-intentioned documentary series that excels when it offers rare concrete examples of the amorphous role producers play in the musical process, while also shining a spotlight on a who’s who of great producers.
Nov 17, 2016
80
Wonderfully anecdotal and bursting with classic music of many eras, this has a great beat and you can learn from it. [7 - 20 Nov 2016, p.13]
Nov 14, 2016
58
The series wavers, in tone, narrative style, and approach, unable to hold those high notes for very long.
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