Song Exploder
How music gets made.
TV-MA2020•30m•7.4/10
Documentary
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.4/10(14)
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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 2, 2020
Last Aired
December 15, 2020
Networks
Netflix
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive
Air date: 2020-10-02
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
E2
Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It
Air date: 2020-10-02
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?
E3
R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
Air date: 2020-10-02
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.
E4
Ty Dolla $ign – LA
Air date: 2020-10-02
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.
Cast
Hrishikesh Hirway
Self - Host
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