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The Rhythm of Life

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About The Rhythm of Life

The Rhythm of Life is a TV series that premiered on December 28, 1997. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 3 "Harmony", aired on January 5, 1998.

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.

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Episodes

3 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1997 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago

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    3. Harmony

    Discusses harmony, starting with its origins and giving examples and views from Bobby McFerrin, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, Michael Tilson Thomas, The London Symphony Orchestra, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, The Bee Gees, and others.

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    2. Melody

    Sir George Martin's guests give examples and views on melody. Includes Céline Dion, Brian Wilson, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel and others.

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    1. Rhythm

    Introduction to the series. The presenter, Sir George Martin, begins with how he fell in love with music as a young boy, and some of his history. Michael Tilson Thomas, Céline Dione, Quincy Jones and Bobby McFerrin illustrate the emotional impact of music. The rest of the episode gives examples and views on rhythm from Céline Dion, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, Stewart Copeland, Ray Cooper, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Tilson Thomas, The Bee Gees, Billy Joel, Queen, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach and others.

Cast & crew

Created by Sir George Martin

  • Michael Tilson Thomas

    Michael Tilson Thomas

  • Céline Dion

    Céline Dion

  • Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones

  • Bobby McFerrin

    Bobby McFerrin

  • Stewart Copeland

    Stewart Copeland

  • Ray Cooper

    Ray Cooper

  • Stevie Wonder

    Stevie Wonder

  • Billy Joel

    Billy Joel

  • Brian May

    Brian May

  • Dionne Warwick

    Dionne Warwick

  • Burt Bacharach

    Burt Bacharach

  • Brian Wilson

    Brian Wilson

  • Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney

The Rhythm of Life FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Rhythm of Life?

The Rhythm of Life has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 5, 1998.

When did the latest episode of The Rhythm of Life come out?

The most recent episode of The Rhythm of Life, Season 1 Episode 3 "Harmony", aired on January 5, 1998.

How many seasons of The Rhythm of Life are there?

The Rhythm of Life has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did The Rhythm of Life first air?

The Rhythm of Life first aired on December 28, 1997.

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