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.
Evgeny Igorevich Kissin was widely recognized as a child prodigy at age six. Born in Moscow, he is a Russian concert pianist and composer. In 2002, he became a British citizen, and an Israeli ci...
Concert pianists are a rare breed of musicians. They make their living on stage, and sometimes in the recording studio. There were many great concert pianists in our history. But this documen...
The Choir of Salisbury Cathedral exist to sing services in Salisbury Cathedral Wiltshire, England. It has been in existence since the consecration of the cathedral in 1258. Child choristers h...
When you think of hip-hop, one of the main associations is shoes. Sneakers and hip-hop are connected. You cannot think of one without the other. Sneakers influenced the fashion world as well. ...
During the 1960s, 1970s, and even the 1980s, rock was the dominant form of popular music. With bands like the Beatles, Queen, the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Aerosmith, and more, rock had its pla...
Tupac Shakur is one of the most famous and iconic hip hop artists of all time. His rap style is unique. 2pac was also the one to revive the east coast – west coast rivalry.Some might say that ...
Berlin Atonal is an annual festival for sonic and visual art in two distinct stages. It is one of the best festivals for electronic music. It lasts for five days of continuou...
Elvis Aaron Presley, or known only as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. He is widely regarded as the most cultural icon of the 20th century. Referred to as the King of...
Bel Canto stands for “beautiful singing” in Italian. It is a style of operatic singing originating in Italian singing of polyphonic (multipart) music and Italian courtly ...
The Wu Tang Clan is an American hip hop group formed in 1992. Originally, it featured RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Masta Killa...
The Wall Tour was a concert tour by the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It lasted through 1980 and 1981, supporting their concert album, the Wall.Compared to previous tours, th...
Gustav Elijah Ahr, known professionally as Lil Peep, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and model. He is best known for pioneering an emo revival style of hip hop an...
Studio 54 can often be described as Sodom and Gomorra. The club became famous the best place to be for having fun and partying in the late 1970s.Everything started in 1976, w...
Beethoven is widely regarded as one of the most significant composers of all time. And he was deaf while writing most of his beloved songs. How did he manage to do that?How w...
Jimi Hendrix is widely considered the best guitar player of all time. Just hearing the name conjures an electric energy. He will always be remembered for his iconic rendition...
Bohemian Rhapsody was released more than 40 years ago. And it is still to this day, one of the most-well known songs, if not the best song ever written and played by a rock b...
Demi Lovato is quite a successful singer. She has released six studio albums. And when she released her last one, she followed it up with a documentary about her path to succ...
The voice is such a versatile and diverse instrument, unique to every individual. In this documentary, Rebecca Ferguson, Julian Ovenden, and Erwin Schrott explore the power o...
People do amazing things on a daily basis. Some of us want to inspire through our actions, others want to motivate, and some just do things for the sake of doing things. Ed W...
The documentary follows the people and places which laid the foundation for London’s fertile jazz scene in 2018.Music has shaped people in such a big way. The music the peo...
Ludwig Van Beethoven was one of the best composers in music history. When he died of liver failure in 1827, he had been self-medicating his many health problems with alcohol ...
Guns N’ Roses is one of the most popular and successful American hard rock bands. In fact, they are one of the most popular bands of all types of music all-time. The ban...
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 mu...
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...
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.Th...
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 fi...
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 ...
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 “Sm...
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...
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