American epic is a series about technology that changed the record industry in the 20s. With jack white, carla azar, dominic davis, fats kaplin. Masterpieces of american music restored and reimagined this is american s greatest untold story robert redford. When a music scout travels to tennessee in 1927, he ignites not only the big bang of country music but also the big bang of rhythm and blues. Michael mann briefing al pacino and russell crowe on the set of the insider. This awardwinning box set compiled by film director bernard macmahon captures the extraordinary breadth of musical styles recorded during the first field recording sessions. Season 1 travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a threepart film narrated by robert redford, featuring jack white, nas, taj mahal and others. For the record this threepart series explores the history of recorded music in the u.
Six weeks later detectives arrest her classmate and exboyfriend, adnan syed, for her murder. You can also buy, rent american epic on demand at amazon prime. American epic is an awardwinning 3part documentary series about the first. The story of the nascent record industry of the 1920s, when music scouts traveled america in search of undiscovered talent, begins with producer ralph peer, who recorded the carter. The story of the nascent record industry of the 1920s, when music scouts traveled america in search of undiscovered. Funding for american epic is provided by the anne ray foundation, the family of mackinley sillerman, ann tenenbaum and thomas h. Discover how americas diverse cultures and mississippi john hurt transformed music. Apparently its been in the works for years but ive been out of the old time circles, alas. The 1920s saw record companies travel rural america to.
Loaded with home theaters, helicopter landing pads and high tech convenience, todays luxurious houseboats redefine living large at the lake. American epic the american epic sessions tv episode. American epic dvd,from executive producers t bone burnett, robert redford and jack white, go inside one of the greatestever untold stories. Jake long tells the story of yearold jake long dante basco who must balance ordinary adolescent transformation with the amazing power and ability to change into the form of a. It premiered january 21, 2005 and the series finale aired on september 1, 2007. The story of the nascent record industry of the 1920s, when music scouts traveled america in search of undiscovered talent, begins with producer ralph peer, who recorded the carter family, jimmie rodgers, and the memphis jug band. Thoughts on american epic episode 1 so i was taken a bit by surprise by the launch of american epic. The collection gathers 100 of the greatest roots recordings from the 1920s and 1930s in one fivedisc set. Burnett produce a series of recording sessions in tribute to the mostly unknown artists celebrated in the three prior episodes of this pbs documentary series. Appearing at a time when the nations lack of unity is starkly visible, american epic makes for a beautifully presented, richly enjoyable fairy tale. Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a threepart film narrated by robert redford, featuring jack white, nas, taj mahal and others. American epic episode 1, the big bang takes us back to 1920s america, where the growth of radio had shattered record sales. Watch american epic season 1 episode 1 the big bang.
Part 2 of 3 travels to the rural south, where elder burch, charley patton and others record early delta blues, gospel and protest songs. The franchise comprises a threepart awardwinning documentary film series directed by bernard macmahon, a featurelength musical documentary film, a book, ten album releases and. Ranging the mountains, prairies, rural villages, and urban ghettos of america, they discovered a. American epic is a journey back in time to the big bang of modern popular music. Layla spring wins american idol second chance during dwts finale 2019. Select the sources you want displayed in the episode guide. He says hes innocent though he cant exactly remember what he was doing on that january afternoon. See rare color footage of pearl harbor, internment camps, the manhattan project, and other seminal moments of the 1940s. The upcoming american epic series should eliminate lingering questions about why viewers must support pbs and demand that our government continue its funding of public broadcasting robert redford narrates the threepart american epic film series that explores the history of music recordings in the u. Tijuana jail shares melody and chords with midnight special. Customize your hero each round, while infiltrating the enemys location and neutralizing the threats. Hae min lee, a popular highschool senior, disappears after school one day. And i was pretty excited finally, a chance to see prewar music get a shot in the public eye. Travel to rural america as charley patton and elder burch record early delta blues.
At the height of the roaring twenties, music scouts set out across america to capture the breadth of american music and. At the height of the roaring twenties, music scouts set out with a cuttingedge. American epic tv series 20172017 the movie database. Use my list to save your favorite shows and videos for later. Enjoy the latest content from your local pbs station. In the 1920s, as radio took over the pop music business, record companies were forced to leave their studios in major cities in search of new styles and markets. Watch american epic online full episodes of season 1 yidio. American epic soundtrack season 1 songs music list. Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a threepart film narrated by robert. Using the only 1920s era recording device in existence, jack white and t bone burnett produce a series of recording sessions in tribute to the mostly unknown artists celebrated in the three prior episodes of this pbs documentary series. But hurry, time is ticking and you might not be able to save everyone. The following is an episode list for the disney channel series, american dragon. American epic go inside one of the greatestever untold stories. The companion 280page hardback book is a beauty with high production values allowing you to linger on the rich detail of all those historic photos that came up on screen as part of.
Whether theyre moored or motorized, american floating homes give new meaning to the word epic. Episodes 15 whether theyre moored or motorized, american floating homes give new meaning to the word epic. Mississippi john hurts blues inspires a generation of musicians. American epic, season 1 episode 1, is available to watch and stream on pbs. The american epic sessions using the only 1920s era recording device in existence, jack white and t bone burnett produce a series of recording sessions in tribute to the mostly unknown artists celebrated in the three prior. American epic soundtrack season 1 songs tracklist listen to the playlist of all of the songs played in the tv show, who sings them, including end credits and scene descriptions.
Get current episodes now and future ones when available. In season 2, the battle moves towards crisis point. Bernard macmahons landmark documentary series is one of the most. Witness the highs and lows of 1950s america, from consumerism to mccarthyism and beyond, in color. Bbc four arena, american epic, the big bang, record.
What song played during the end credits of episode one. World plots revenge, shadow throws in his lot with wednesdays attempt to convince the old gods of the case for fullout war, with laura and mad sweeney in tow. Discover how americas diverse cultures contribute to its musical styles. Jack white and t bone burnett record top artists as they recreate americas musical. American epic is a documentary media franchise based upon the first recordings of roots music in the united states during the 1920s and their cultural, social and technological impact on north america and the world. American epic is an extraordinary testament to our countrys musical roots, the transformation of our culture, and the artists who gave us modern popular music. If you grab a guitar, piano, autoharp or saxophone or other instrument, and play tijuana midnight special jail along with this song, when you get to the second v chord, this song will still be on the i if youre unfamiliar with the numbers, the v chord is seven frets up or 5 frets down from the home chord. American epic music from the acclaimed documentary series.
Series telling the stories of the pioneers of american roots music. With robert redford, dale jett, fern salyer, michael brooks. View the latest 60 minutes videos, interviews, features, profiles, and more. American epic season episode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 youtube. Catch the final two episodes in the us on may 30th and june 6th at 9pm on pbs check your local listings. Episode 4 the american epic sessions 3 years ago the american epic team has reassembled the very first electrical sound recording system from the 1920s, and invited jack white and t bone burnett to produce an album of recordings by twenty of todays greatest artists. The first episode is here as well as video of alabama shakes using that 20s recording process. American epic will also air on sundays in the uk on bbc four through june 4th.
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