The word is derived from the Greek term “mousike” meaning the art of the Muses. As a form of art it is counted among the very few things that all cultures and societies have in common. The common definition of music is that it is a form of art that uses sound as a medium. It is comprised of the several major elements including pitch, rhythm, tempo and meter.
Though it may come as a surprise for some people, music has a strong connection with mathematics. The delicate process of the creation of music, its performance and meaning are defined by their cultural origin.
From ancient Greece and Egypt to the preset day, music has played a crucial role in various secular ceremonies, religious rituals and social movements. Today, music is present in various branches, from entertainment to business and education and even therapy.
When it comes to the classification of music, there are four distinctive groups, formed in the accordance with the historical time table, the prehistoric and ancient music, biblical period and early music. Each of these categories has developed a number of genres of their own.
The documentaries and video materials provided in this category are concerned with every aspect of music, from its therapeutic significance to the contemporary genres and the overall state of the music industry.
Watch the documentary on Ireland`s DIY bands and the culture that has been developing over the course of twenty years.
Find out how the long-play records have changed the course of popular music history between the mid 1960s and the late 1970s. The three minute single became the thing of the past. The new technology enabled the musicians to record full albums which, in turn, had a significant impact on the way in which the music industry works.
Follow the story of the last 24 hours of Jim Morrison. The events prior to his untimely death will reveal a different side of Morrison, a dark and troubled one. The battle with his demons ended on July 2, 1971 in Paris along with his life.
When you think of iconic hip hop artists, 2pac and Notorious Big comes to mind. These two are linked in so many ways. Mystery regarding 2pac death/murder, and Biggie’s murder has never been...
The death of Tupac Amaru Shakur is widely regarded as one of the biggest mysteries in the world of music. 2pac is still one of the most successful hip-hop artists. Many years after his death, he...
Freddie Mercury is one of the most tragic stories in the music history. Widely regarded as one of the best voices and singers in music history, Mercury lived only 45 years.The British singer was...
Avicii is widely considered one of the best DJs. He was definitely popular all over the world. He started doing music when he was just 16 years old. On 18, he released his first album. The inter...
Pink Floyd sold over 200 million records worldwide. Syd Barett, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright created something unique and special. The band was formed in London...
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock, and a subculture that emerged during the mid-1980s. Nirvana is one of the groups that made Grunge popular, with their hit song “Smells like Teen Spiri...
Hip Hop is one of the most popular music genre nowadays. But it wasn’t always the case. In the history of music, there have been periods when music completely changed the w...
Born as Zenzile Miriam Makeba, but known as Mama Africa, Makeba was a South African singer and actor that was among the first African musicians to receive worldwide recogniti...
Frank James Moore was born in 1946. In the 90s, he became one of the most popular counter-culture heroes thanks to his pure music and incredible performance. James has been a...
We have a new episode of the Let me be Frank, a documentary serial about Frank James Moore. He is one of the most popular counter-culture heroes of the 90s. In the 90s, Frank was a...
Everyone can become a music star. As long as you follow your dream, and you make sure that you get everything you wanted from life. Simply Mary is a perfect example for that....
Jimi Hendrix’s career in the mainstream media lasted only four years. And in those four years, he managed to become one of the most influential electric guitarists in the h...
We are now living in probably the golden age of house music. But it wasn't always the case. House music took over in the early 1980s, when club Djs started mixing popular songs. ...
Jean Marie is a young white man who wants to put smiles on people’s face. To be more precise, he wants to make children smile. For that matter, he went to rural China, wher...
John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980. It was a sad day for music history, and for music all around the world. When politicians are assassinated, it is one thing, ...
There have been many documentaries about The Beatles. After all, they are widely regarded as one of the most successful bands of all time. The Beatles created music that is s...
The documentary explores the topic of decline of sound quality in music. According to the documentary, the reason for decline is that music is distributed with lousy compress...
When you think of solo artists, you rarely think of John Clayton Mayer. But he is definitely one of the most influential artists of his generation. The “Someday I’ll Fly�...
Armin van Buuren is arguably one of the most famous and popular DJs in the world. The Dutch DJ has been voted number one DJ few times now. He is actually an ordinary person t...
One of the greatest songs ever written is Bohemian Rhapsody. And that is a fact. The single is now the third best-selling single of all time in the United Kingdom. Bohemian R...
George Michael, one of the biggest pop stars of our time lost his life at age of 53. Michael was one of the first superstars, and among the first public figures to publicly c...
We continue with the series for Frank James Moore, an underground counter-culture hero in America. Frank rose to prominence in the early 1990s, when his performances included...
Kurt Cobain is one of the most famous musicians of all time. Best known as the lead vocalist of Nirvana, Cobain helped the group reach the height of popularity.Cobain was wildly cr...
Nine Simone will long be known as an iconic music singer, songwriter, and a civil rights activist. She is responsible for popularization of different music styles, including jazz...
With more than 50 million records sold worldwide, and 15 studio albums, Megadeth are one of the few bands left from 1980s that have experienced mass success. They are part of the...
Celine Dion is known as one of the most, if not the most successful female music figure. For years, she had songs ranking No.1 on billboard lists. And everything started like a d...
When you think about it, architecture and music have nothing in common. But in reality, they go hand in hand. Without music, there is no architecture, and without architecture, t...
When a business is closing after 40 years, you just cannot believe it happens. We grow up with certain brands, with certain companies. They become part of our lives, and an integ...
Raise your hand if you know that John Lennon decided to open “Please, Please Me” with the harmonica riff? A thoroughly enjoyable documentary, the Making of the Beatles ta...
We all know Mark Ronson as the mega popular DJ, songwriter, record producer and musician in general. His popularity reached international level with the mega-popular song Upt...
When it comes to music, we all have our own opinion nowadays. We are all becoming singers, composers, writers, and so on. But the thing is, music is a personal experience. An...
For years, the death of Jimi Hendrix remained a mystery. He is famously a part of the 27 club, which features famous musicians who died at the age of 27 years old. Other memb...
Riverdance, the theatrical show that consists mostly of traditional Irish music and dance is the face of Irish music and culture.But Riverdance is also a way of life for some ...
Dr. Dre brought the sound of the inner city to the suburban part, and made millions in the process. Andre Romelle Young, known by his stage name Dre, is one of the most succe...
Strange deaths are part of life. We see them all the time, and the police has always have troubles clearing up the mysteries of deaths. But sometimes, deaths are result of a ...
For people in Brazil, samba is more than just music. Samba is a way of life, a culture, something as precious as faith. People outside of Brazil have hard time understanding ...
What if we tell you that listening to a Rhianna song and watching her video is not as harmless as it might seem? Or an Eminem song? Or a Justin Bieber song?Some people believ...
The girl behind the name, that was the idea of the documentary made by Asif Kapadia, a feature documentary about the life of Amy Winehouse, the British singer that died tragi...
As their rise to popularity grow, Van Halen were taking center stage on so many events, they became one of the first major rock acts at the time. Their most successful album ...
From a country jail, to the recording sensation, to an overnight sensation, Snoop Dogg really took the world by a storm. Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Snoop Dogg released his...
The Red Hot Chili Peppers literally came out of nowhere. Nowadays, the band is one of the most successful bends in music history.But for the Peppers, their music is much more ...
Back in 1996, Spice Girls sang “I’m giving you everything, all that joy I can bring”. And for so many years, the five girls gave their fans everything they had, every b...
The Music Instinct: Science and Song give a noteworthy investigation into how and why the human creature and the entire recurring pattern of the universe is moved by the evident ...
This is a BBC 4 documentary about the legendary singer Johnny Cash. It portrays, retrospectively, his life and work. The major contributors to this film are his long-time manager,...
The Filth and the Fury is the second film Julien Temple made about The Sex Pistols. His first exertion was The Great Rock and Roll Swindle, which was screened in British films on...
It Might Get Loud is a 2008 American narrative film by movie producer Davis Guggenheim. It investigates the vocations and styles of noticeable rock musical performers Jimmy Page,...
This is a 2007 documentary that is produced by Suroosh Alvi and Eddy Moretti. They are on a quest of locating the Iraqi a metal band called Acrassicauda in the midst of the Iraq ...
A backing singer, or a backup singer, is the person providing the harmony, vocal wise, in coordination with the lead singer. There are cases when a backup singer performs a solo ...
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