Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson

2021
Ended
Documentary
1 season
7.4/10

Oscar and Grammy Award-winning producer and artist Mark Ronson explores the intersection of technology and musical innovation with his heroes and fellow hitmakers – including Paul McCartney, DJ Premier, Charli XCX, Dave Grohl, and Questlove.

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E1. Auto-Tune
Jul 30, 2021 · 37m
Mark, T-Pain, and Charli XCX break down Auto-Tune—aka “robot sadness”—the musical accident that evolved into an empowering game changer.
E2. Sampling
Jul 30, 2021 · 33m
The debate rages on—is sampling tribute or theft? One thing's clear: It better be funky. Mark, Paul McCartney, and DJ Premier dig in.
E3. Reverb
Jul 30, 2021 · 36m
Working with Amy Winehouse kicked off Mark's emotional journey with reverb. Today, he travels around the world to unearth its infinite potential.
E4. Synthesizers
Jul 30, 2021 · 35m
Mark celebrates the innovators and outsiders who harnessed the power of synthesizers and shares Kevin Parker's (Tame Impala) love for their sound.
E5. Drum Machines
Jul 30, 2021 · 36m
“GIMME A BEAT!” From the Linn drum to the 808, Mark, Questlove, and Too $hort track the evolution of the machines that gave us hip-hop.
E6. Distortion
Jul 30, 2021 · 35m
Mark and Santigold talk distortion—the rebellious sound of breaking the rules—and explore the pioneers who used it to disrupt culture.