Soundbreaking: Stories From the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music

The last project legendary producer Sir George Martin worked on was this expansive eight-part PBS series that explores the history of recorded music. Including over 150 original interviews, rare archival studio footage, and a who’s who of music biz luminaries--including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Annie Lennox, Quincy Jones, Dave Grohl, and many more--the show provides a comprehensive and entertaining look at the power of music. Features the episodes “The Recording Artist,” “Painting with Sound,” “The Human Instrument,” “Going Electric,” “Four on the Floor,” “The World Is Yours,” “Sound & Vision,” and “The Way We Listen.” 6 hrs. total on 3 discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; interviews.