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Song Exploder

Song Exploder
★ 7.4/10•2020•30m•TV-MA•Documentary
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How music gets made.

Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 2, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Alicia Keys – 3 Hour DriveE126m

Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive

Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.

Oct 2, 2020

Episode 2 - Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for ItE228m

Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It

In his quest to capture Aaron Burr's voice, Lin-Manuel Miranda finds his lines on the subway. Many breathless choruses later, can he relate to Burr?

Oct 2, 2020

Episode 3 - R.E.M. – Losing My ReligionE327m

R.E.M. – Losing My Religion

No obvious chorus plus a lead mandolin and handclaps equals the least likely chart-topper of the '90s. R.E.M. looks back at the life-changing track.

Oct 2, 2020

Episode 4 - Ty Dolla $ign – LAE423m

Ty Dolla $ign – LA

Ty Dolla $ign pens a verse in minutes, picks up multiple instruments and brings in Kendrick Lamar and Brandy for this moving love song to his city.

Oct 2, 2020

Actors

Hrishikesh Hirway

Hrishikesh Hirway

Self - Host

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