Motown

3 OffStereo shows on Motown, spanning 1956–1969. Among them: Goodfellas: A Soundtrack Story, Dilla: The Art of Disguise.

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Goodfellas: A Soundtrack Story

Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas soundtrack mirrors Henry Hill's mob journey, from The Cleftones' 1956 doo-wop charm to The Rolling Stones' 1969 "Gimme Shelter" paranoia.

Answers: How does the music in Goodfellas show Henry Hill's journey?

1956–1969 · 10 chapters · 7 tracks

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Dilla: The Art of Disguise

J Dilla's production genius lies in his art of disguise, meticulously transforming samples from Les McCann to Pink Floyd into new sonic narratives on 'Donuts'.

Answers: How did J Dilla use samples in his production?

10 chapters · 7 tracks

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Motown's Unseen Architects: The Funk Brothers

Uncredited, the Funk Brothers laid the rhythmic heartbeat of Motown, crafting the raw, funky sound on "Money," "My Girl," and "Uptight" that defined an era.

Answers: Who were the Funk Brothers?

10 chapters · 7 tracks

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