Music Coming Soon to a TV Near You

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
The Sound + the Fury: A Century of Music
Season 1 Episode 2: Free for All
Exploring the effects totalitarian regimes had on music during the 20th century, including Germany's prohibition of pieces written by Jews, African-Americans and communists. Plus, how a new generation of European composers such as Stockhausen ushered in avant-garde experimentation. Featuring contributions by Pierre Boulez, Michael Tilson-Thomas, Peter Maxwell-Davies, Harrison Birtwhistle and John Adams


8:30pm
Transatlantic Sessions - Season 6 Episode 2
Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas invite Mary Chapin Carpenter from the US, Irish star Maura O'Connell, Hebridean Julie Fowlis and bluegrass musician Tim O'Brien to perform at the show's new studios overlooking Loch Lomond


9:00pm
Elton John in Concert 2013
As part of BBC Radio 2's In Concert series, the singer performs in the art deco surroundings of the BBC's Radio Theatre in Old Broadcasting House. Featuring renditions of classic hits such as Rocket Man, I'm Still Standing and Your Song, as well as material from his new album The Diving Board


10:00pm
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
The story of the Middlesex-born singer-songwriter's formative years, including his childhood, his first break in the British music business and his rise to stardom on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. As well as interviews with the singer himself, the programme also features the memories of colleagues and collaborators including lyricist Bernie Taupin and Leon Russell, with whom he worked on new album The Union


11:00pm
Elton John at the BBC
A selection of interviews, news clips and archive BBC session performances from throughout the singer-songwriter's career, including footage from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops


12:00am
Big in America: British Hits in the USA
Compilation of US chart hits by British bands, featuring the Cure, Supertramp, Coldplay, the Dave Clark Five, Black Sabbath, A Flock of Seagulls and Bush


1:00am
Elton John in Concert 2013


2:00am
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water


3:00am
Elton John at the BBC

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
Symphony
Season 1 Episode 1: Genesis and Genius

Simon Russell Beale charts the history of classical symphonies, beginning with the works of three of the most renowned composers of all time - Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. He explores how the Austrian-born Haydn's work was influenced by his time in England, examines how the prodigious talent of Mozart caused a sensation in the 18th century, and explains why Beethoven's Eroica is still regarded as one of the greatest symphonies ever created - more than 200 years after it was written



8:30pm
Transatlantic Sessions
Season 6 Episode 4:

Hosts Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas and their resident house band are joined at the show's studios overlooking Loch Lomond by Edinburgh accordionist Phil Cunningham and Irish flute and tin whistle player Mike McGoldrick



9:00pm
How the Brits Rocked America: Go West
Season 1 Episode 1: How the West Was Won

British bands' attempts to find success in the USA, beginning in the 1960s, the decade in which acts including the Beatles, the Hollies, Herman's Hermits and the Animals found fame on both sides of the Atlantic. The documentary examines how British musicians and American audiences became fascinated by each other's cultures, and features contributions by Paul McCartney, Graham Nash, Peter Noone, Eric Burdon, Donovan and Micky Dolenz



10:00pm
How the Brits Rocked America: Go West
Season 1 Episode 2: Stairway to Heaven

How British bands thrived amid the culture of excess that began to dominate rock music in the 1970s. The programme examines how Cream broke into the American market during the late 1960s, before Led Zeppelin achieved even greater success at the start of the 1970s, fundamentally altering the sound of rock as a result. The programme also recalls the 1974 California Jam, where acts including Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer played to an estimated crowd of one million people, and charts the rise of arena rock concerts during the decade. With contributions by Jimmy Page, Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, Tony Iommi, John Lord, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman and Jeff Lynne



11:00pm
How the Brits Rocked America: Go West
Season 1 Episode 3: We're the Kids in America

The popularity of British acts in 1980s America, explaining why the Sex Pistols' US tour ended in disaster, but paved the way for others, including Squeeze, Elvis Costello, the Cure, and particularly the Police, who went on to become one of the most popular bands in the world. The programme also explores how the launch of MTV provided a platform for the likes of Duran Duran, Culture Club, Adam Ant and A Flock of Seagulls to score transatlantic hits, and reveals how British and American acts found new inspiration in each other's work, before explaining why the US charts went on to be dominated by homegrown artists and genres. Featuring contributions by John Lydon and Robert Smith


12:00am
Big in America: British Hits in the USA

Compilation of US chart hits by British bands, featuring the Cure, Supertramp, Coldplay, the Dave Clark Five, Black Sabbath, A Flock of Seagulls and Bush



1:00am
Paul McCartney at the Electric Proms

From the Roundhouse in north London, Paul McCartney performs at the five-day festival celebrating 'new moments in music'. The former Beatle released his 21st solo album Memory Almost Full earlier this year, selling more than a million copies worldwide, and learned to play the mandolin specifically for this project - the result being the infectious Dance Tonight



2:00am
Mark Knopfler: A Life in Songs

Documentary examining the career of the musician, featuring an interview in which he talks about the influence of his life and background on the songs he has written. The programme traces his working life, from his beginnings playing in pubs in Leeds in the 1970s, to his success with Dire Straits and writing of the Brothers in Arms album, as well as his world tour as a solo artist



3:00am
Big in America: British Hits in the USA

[John]

If you missed this I really recommend this Doc about Jimmy Hendrix
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...Train_A_Comin/

[The Grand Wazoo]

Ha! We recorded it & I'm watching the titles roll right now!

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
Symphony - Season 1 Episode 4: Revolution and Rebirth
Simon Russell Beale charts how classical music evolved during the 20th century, as the world changed more rapidly than ever before. He explores the importance of Shostakovich's symphonies in the Soviet Union, and examines how composers including Charles Ives and Aaron Copland left their mark on American music - but discovers technological innovations had the biggest impact of all


8:30pm
Sacred Music: The Story of Allegri's Miserere
Simon Russell Beale explores the 300-year history behind the sacred choral work, which was decreed by the Pope to be too beautiful to be heard outside the Sistine Chapel. An English organist, a choirmaster from Worcester and the great composers Mozart and Mendelssohn all played a part in the transformation of Allegri's original 17th-century composition into the haunting music known today. Featuring a performance of the piece by award-winning choir the Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers


9:00pm
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
Mark Kidel directs a profile of the singer-songwriter, who began his career as part of London's pub rock scene in the early 1970s and later became associated with the the British new wave movement later that decade. The story is picked up from the star's childhood under the influence of his father, Ross McManus, a Catholic education which left a big impression on him, and his overnight success with the Attractions. The musician himself talks openly about the shaping of his career and life, and revisits the places where he grew up


10:00pm
Later Presents - Elvis Costello in Concert
Jools Holland introduces a studio performance by the singer-songwriter, featuring the classics Pump It Up and Watching the Detectives. The performer is accompanied by the Attractions and the Brodsky Quartet


11:00pm
Blondie: One Way or Another
Profile of the pop group founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, one of the world's most successful bands to be fronted by a woman, which first rose to fame in the mid-1970s. The programme features interviews with former members and fellow performers including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson, Tommy Ramone, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, who discuss Blondie's eclectic brand of music. Mark Radcliffe narrates


12:10am
Guitar Heroes at the BBC - Season 1 Episode 6
Archive footage from BBC music shows of the 1970s, including Pete Townshend of the Who, acoustic numbers by Davy Graham and Ralph McTell, and the talents of Americans Nils Lofgren and Ted Nugent. Also featured are performances by the Faces, Chris Spedding, the Runaways, Judas Priest, ZZ Top and the Cate Brothers


Then it goes round again....

1:10am
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

2:10am
Later Presents - Elvis Costello in Concert

3:15am
Sacred Music: The Story of Allegri's Miserere

[MartinT]

Symphony - Season 1 Episode 4: Revolution and Rebirth
Simon Russell Beale charts how classical music evolved during the 20th century, as the world changed more rapidly than ever before. He explores the importance of Shostakovich's symphonies in the Soviet Union, and examines how composers including Charles Ives and Aaron Copland left their mark on American music - but discovers technological innovations had the biggest impact of all

Thanks for that. Now remotely set to record (the wonders of MySky).

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
James Bond 50th Anniversary Gala Concert
To mark 50 years since the cinema release of the first Bond film Dr No, the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Carl Davis, performs music from the 007 movies, including Diamonds Are Forever, GoldenEye and From Russia with Love. The concert, recorded in November 2012 at London's Royal Festival Hall, also features singers Mary Carewe and Lance Ellington, and is presented by Honor Blackman, famous for her role as Pussy Galore in Goldfinger

9:00pm
Blondie: One Way or Another
Profile of the pop group founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, one of the world's most successful bands to be fronted by a woman, which first rose to fame in the mid-1970s. The programme features interviews with former members and fellow performers including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson, Tommy Ramone, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, who discuss Blondie's eclectic brand of music. Mark Radcliffe narrates

10:15pm
Sound City
Dave Grohl presents a look at the Californian recording studio.

12:00am
Sings the Great American Songbook
A compilation of archive performances of hits composed by American songwriters including Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. Featuring music by Shirley Bassey, Bryan Ferry, Captain Sensible, Jamie Cullum and Florence and the Machine

1:00am
When Rock Goes Acoustic
Musicians discuss the importance of the acoustic guitar in rock music, revealing how performers can often get more attention by playing quietly, and recalling some of the instrument's most notable contributions to the genre. Among those appearing are Johnny Marr, Keith Richards, Joan Armatrading, Roger McGuinn, James Dean Bradfield, Biffy Clyro, Ray Davies and Donovan

2:00am
Sound City
.....again!



But also tonight, on Channel 4:

1:05am
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Jonathan Demme's subtly-crafted concert film captures the versatile Canadian guitarist and songwriter in reflective mood, as he presents his country-flavoured Prairie Wind album. After recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm, this live performance recorded in Nashville marked a remarkable comeback for the musician whose massive body of work has challenged and entertained rock fans for decades. Classics from Young's biggest-selling album Harvest also feature, including the haunting The Needle and the Damage Done

[The Grand Wazoo]

7:30pm
Transatlantic Sessions
Season 6, Episode 3
Hosts Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas and their resident house band are joined at the show's new studios overlooking Loch Lomond by American bluegrass musician Russ Barenberg and Bellshill-born fiddle player John McCusker



8:00pm
Sound of Cinema: The Music that Made the Movies
Season 1 Episode 3: New Frontiers
Neil Brand looks at how developing technology has taken film soundtracks in new directions and changed perceptions on how they should be made. He tries his hand at playing a theremin, the early Russian instrument that Miklos Rozsa used to evoke a sense of psychological disturbance in Alfred Hitchcock's movies and talks to Vangelis, who shares his inspiration for the Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner scores. The presenter also interviews Walter Murch and Carter Burwell, before Clint Mansell explains how electronic technology allowed him to become an acclaimed composer despite his lack of formal musical training



9:00pm
BB King - The Life of Riley
The American blues singer-songwriter, now 88, recounts his story of a rise to prominence in the music industry, earning him the title, 'King of the Blues'. Born into a world of oppression in the cotton plantations outside Berclair, Mississippi, he went on to assemble his own band under the guidance of Millard Lee and found widespread popularity with his Singin' the Blues album in the Elvis-charged swinging zeitgeist of 1956. His prolificacy showed no bounds, and over half a century later he released his 42nd studio album, One Kind Favor, by which time he was well into his eighties - and showing no sign of giving up his vocation. Filmed on locations across the States, as well as the United Kingdom, and featuring contributions from a range of fellow musicians including Eric Clapton, Bono, George Benson and Mick Hucknall. Narrated by Morgan Freeman



10:35pm
Blues at the BBC
Archive footage of blues performances from the past 50 years. Featuring famous songs by Son House, the Kinks, BB King, John Lee Hooker and Eric Clapton, plus lesser-known tracks by Freddie King, Delaney and Bonnie and Long John Baldry. Part of Blues Britannia season



11:35pm
Blues America
Season 1 Episode 1: Woke Up This Morning
Part one of two. A look at the early years of blues music, a genre which began as a form of black pop, to discover how Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charlie Patton used the latest media to bring their sound to the public. With contributions from Keith Richards, Taj Mahal and Chuck D


12:35am
Blues America
Season 1 Episode 2: Bright Lights, Big City
Concluding part, looking at blues music in the postwar period, when artists like Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker rooted the genre firmly in the cities, where it contributed to the de-segregation of America by spawning rock 'n' roll. As it moved from black to white audiences, arguments developed about what was the real authentic blues. With contributions from Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt, Seasick Steve and Buddy Guy



1:40am
BB King - The Life of Riley
See above


3:15am
Sounds of the 70's 2 - Troubadours - Peaceful Easy Feeling
Season 1 Episode 3:
Archive performances by a selection of artists who emerged from California in the early part of the decade, a time when the UK was familiarising itself with the introduction of decimalisation and enduring a series of industrial disputes. Featuring Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Crosby & Nash, America, Carole King, Eagles and Seals & Crofts

[The Grand Wazoo]

19:30
Transatlantic Sessions
Series 6. Episode 4/6
Hosts Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas and their resident house band are joined at the show's studios overlooking Loch Lomond by Edinburgh accordionist Phil Cunningham and Irish flute and tin whistle player Mike McGoldrickFolk/Traditional Music


20:00
In Their Own Words: 20th Century Composers
Series 1. Episode 1/2: Radical Movements (1912-1941)
A selection of classical music from the BBC archives, featuring rare footage of leading composers from the 1900s, in and out of the performance arena. Schoenberg takes to the tennis court, Strauss and Shostakovich entertain their grandchildren, and Messiaen tells the story of how he wrote his most significant work in a German POW camp, painting a vivid picture of what it took to be a composer in the most turbulent time in modern history. There is also a glimpse into the worlds of Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, William Walton, Elisabeth Lutyens and Michael Tippett. Narrated by Rebecca FrontSerious Music/Classical Music


21:00
The Byrd Who Flew Alone
A documentary on the enigmatic former Byrds frontman Gene Clark, drawing on interviews with his family, friends and fellow musicians. Since the Missouri-born songwriter's death in 1991 at the age of 46, his songs have been covered by artists ranging from Robert Plant to Yo La Tengo, and he has been hailed as a key influence by generations of musicians - and yet arguably failed to enjoy the success his work deserved


22:30
California Comes to the Whistle Test
A compilation of performances on seminal 1970s series The Old Grey Whistle Test by artists who lived and worked in the US state. Featuring Jackson Browne, Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Judee Sill, Bonnie Raitt and a duet by James Taylor and Carly Simon



23:30
The Beatles' Please Please Me - Remaking a Classic
Stereophonics, Joss Stone, Graham Coxon, Gabrielle Aplin, Chris Difford and Mick Hucknall recreate the band's 12-hour recording session at Abbey Road Studios for Please Please Me - their first album. With contributions from Burt Bacharach and Guy Chambers, as well as people who witnessed the original event in 1963, including engineer Richard Langham and Beatles' press officer Tony Barrow. Presented by Stuart Maconie

[MartinT]

Some good programmes there, thanks Chris.