George Martin’s PBS Series "Soundbreaking" Features Paul McCartney, Brian Eno, Nile Rodgers, RZA, Rick Rubin; Watch Trailer

Before his death last week, Sir George Martin and his son Giles teamed with PBS to create an upcoming eight-part documentary series called “Soundbreaking.” The series features interviews with over 150 artists and producers, who tell the studio stories behind some of the best music ever made. Watch the series’ trailer and a “Soundbreaking” tribute to Martin below via Rolling Stone.

The first two episodes of the show are premiering today at SXSW. The series will air on PBS in November.

The series will feature interviews with Paul McCartney, Brian Eno, Nile Rodgers, Quincy Jones, Rick Rubin, Tony Visconti, RZA, Joni Mitchell, Dave Grohl, Questlove, Bon Iver, Beck, Ad-Rock, Roger Waters, Daniel Lanois, Mark Ronson, Ringo Starr, Roger Daltrey, Willie Nelson, B.B. King, Debbie Harry, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, and many others. There’s footage of a St. Vincent performance in the trailer, as well. 

One episode will focus on Martin’s work with the Beatles. Others will focus on Phil Spector, sampling in hip-hop, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Giorgio Moroder, and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” 

Read our “Afterword” tribute to Martin and “The 5 Techniques That Made George Martin the OG Super Producer.”

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