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Discovering Music

2013–2017 · 5 seasons

A calm, informative look at famous musicians' work, easy to dip into and best for curious listeners.

Starring
David Bowie
Overview
Music journalists take a closer look at the work of some of the biggest recording artists in the world, past and present.

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • music
    • art
    • celebrity
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension1
    Darkness1
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Starring
    David Bowie
    Length
    5 seasons, 63 episodes
    Network
    Sky Arts
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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