Song Exploder - CineMojo

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.

Documentary

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.

Documentary

Total 2 seasons, 8 episodes

Aired 5 years ago

4 Episodes

Episode 1Alicia Keys – 3 Hour Drive26 min
Far from her newborn son, Alicia Keys collaborates with Sampha, who has just lost his mother. Together, they give a longing melody life.
Episode 2Lin-Manuel Miranda – Wait for It28 min
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?
Episode 3R.E.M. – Losing My Religion27 min
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.
Episode 4Ty Dolla $ign – LA23 min
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.