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.
Armin van Buuren is a Dutch DJ, record producer, and radio personality, known for his contributions to the trance music genre. He was born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands.Van Buuren's car...
Hearing is essential for maintaining relationships and connections with friends and family, fully participating in team and community activities, and experiencing life events. With that in mind, how d...
This rare hiphop documentary from a British television company made in the early 90s features unseen interviews with Africa Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, KRS 1 and Ice Cube.These were the names that d...
Miles Davis was among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. An iconic trumpeter and composer, Miles changed the genre of jazz more times than anyone...
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he was known for his flamboyant, androgynous perso...
Born Robert Nesta Marley, Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and roc...
“I don’t give a fuck about the industry,” says a 25-year-old Kanye West nearly 17 minutes into JEEN-YUHS, the three-part documentary tracking his early career that Netflix pr...
A documentary feature two decades in the making, “Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert” opens up the vault for the very first time to present the legendary performances and behind...
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Franci...
How many streams does it take to make minimum wage? Streaming platforms like Spotify now dominate the music business.Social media apps like TikTok and Instagram are changing the pl...
Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century.On August...
Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr. is an American former music executive and the co-founder and CEO of Death Row Records, who was a central figure in gangsta rap's catapult to massive c...
In just a short 12 months, Keyanta Bullard, AKA Yungeen Ace, has quickly established himself as the biggest rapper out of Jacksonville, Florida with over a few hundred million tota...
An electric guitar is a guitar that requires external amplification in order to be heard at typical performance volumes, unlike a standard acoustic guitar. It uses one or more pick...
Her full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty. And that is where the name of the documentary about the Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman coms from.Born in Saint Michael and Raise...
Born in June 1993, Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress. During her career she has received numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, ...
Many consider the Fender Stratocaster one of the world’s greatest electric guitars of all time. They provide outstanding value for the money. That is why even veteran guitarists ...
Luciano Pavarotti Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI was an Italian operatic tenor who during the late part of his career crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the ...
Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, he goes by the name Eminem. The American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, remains one of the more controversial artists of his time.When he...
Simon John Ritchie, known professionally as Sid Vicious, was an English musician best known as the bassist for the English punk rock band, Sex Pistols. Vicious replaced Glen Matloc...
Lauryn Noelle Hill is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Many regard her as one of the greatest female rapper of all time.Following the blockbuster succes...
Jazz is a music genre originating in the African-American com communities of New Orleans. It started in the late 19th and early 20th century.But in the 1960s, everything chan...
The first Lord of the rings got nominated for best Sound Mixing. The second installment earned a nomination in that category as well. And then The Two Towers also won an Acad...
Beyonce is widely considered one of the best female singers. And her Formation World Tour took things even further. In 2016, Beyonce went on her seventh concert tour in North...
Test is one of the modern rappers. He is signed to Freebandz label. In this documentary, he takes fans on a journey behind the music. He shows fans the ins and outs of his gr...
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 citize...
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....
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. ...
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 fashi...
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 mo...
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....
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...
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