This wide-ranging, eight-part series, airing weeknights Nov. 14-23, explores the extraordinary impact of recorded music on our modern world. The series offers unprecedented access to more than 150 artists and producers from across the music spectrum, and features rare archival studio footage and an extensive soundtrack.

This series was the last creative project for Sir George Martin, the producer who was instrumental behind many of The Beatles’ albums, before he passed away in March.

Painting with Sound
Learn how the recording studio itself became an instrument, transforming popular music. Featured: The Beach Boys, Beck, Bon Iver, Boston, The Eurythmics, Fleetwood Mac, Les Paul, Pink Floyd, Radiohead and more.