The Joy of Easy Listening

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Contents 1 General Information 2 Cover 3 Information 4 Screenshots 5 Technical Specs 5.1 480p Version 5.2 720p Version 6 Links 6.1 Further Information 6.2 Release Post 6.3 Related Documentaries 6.4 ed2k Links

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Arts Documentary hosted by Chris Rodley, published by BBC in 2011 - English narration

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An investigation into the story of a popular music that is often said to be made to be heard, but not listened to. The film looks at easy listening's architects and practitioners, its dangers and delights, and the mark it has left on modern life. From its emergence in the 50s to its heyday in the 60s, through its survival in the 70s and 80s and its revival in the 90s and beyond, the film traces the hidden history of a music that has reflected society every bit as much as pop and rock - just in a more relaxed way. Invented at the dawn of rock 'n' roll, easy listening has shadowed pop music and the emerging teenage market since the mid-50s. It is a genre that equally soundtracks our modern age, but perhaps for a rather more 'mature' generation and therefore with its own distinct purpose and aesthetic. Contributors include Richard Carpenter, Herb Alpert, Richard Clayderman, Engelbert Humperdinck, Jimmy Webb, Mike Flowers, James Last and others.

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• Video Codec: x264 CABAC Main@L3.1
  
• Video Bitrate: CRF 20 (~1047Kbps)
  
• Video Resolution: 854x480
  
• Video Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  
• Frame Rate: 25 FPS
  
• Audio Codec: AAC-LC
  
• Audio Bitrate: Q=0.41 VBR 48KHz (~124Kbps)
  
• Audio Channels: 2
  
• Run-Time: 89 mins
  
• Number of Parts: 1
  
• Part Size: 758 MB
  
• Source: HDTV
  
• Encoded by: JungleBoy

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• Video Codec: x264 CABAC High@L4.1
  
• Video Bitrate: CRF 19 (~2608Kbps)
  
• Video Resolution: 1280x720
  
• Video Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  
• Frame Rate: 25 FPS
  
• Audio Codec: AAC-LC
  
• Audio Bitrate: Q=0.45 VBR 48KHz (~128Kbps)
  
• Audio Channels: 2
  
• Run-Time: 87 mins
  
• Number of Parts: 1
  
• Part Size: 1.68 GB
  
• Source: HDTV (upscaled)
  
• Container: MP4
  
• Encoded by: JungleBoy

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• BBC Site

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• MVGroup.org (torrent)

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