The Recording Studio

The Recording Studio

2019
The Recording Studio
The Recording Studio

The Recording Studio

5.5 | en |

In this moving series everyday Australians are given the chance of a lifetime: to professionally record a song. They must overcome their fears and realise their dreams, so they can give the gift of a song to someone special.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP10  Chezhan/Josh/Sam
Jun. 18,2019
Chezhan/Josh/Sam

Victim of bullying, Chezahn creates an anthem to inspire other victims. Rural firefighting volunteer Sam gets nominated to record a song by his community. And special needs teacher Josh uses the power of music to heal.

EP9  Victoria and Celeste/Blood Donor Choir
Jun. 11,2019
Victoria and Celeste/Blood Donor Choir

A mother and daughter want to record a song for their Navy XO husband and father to listen to while he's away at sea. And a choir made up of parents and Red Cross workers, give a thank you gift for a life-long blood donor.

EP8  Anna and Lucinda / James Emmanuel
Jun. 04,2019
Anna and Lucinda / James Emmanuel

Anna who has down syndrome and best friend Lucinda rock the recording studio with their version of a Taylor Swift classic. And James thanks a unique teacher for encouraging his musical talents and diversity.

EP7  Ukestra, Kate Begbie, Adam Bowes
May. 28,2019
Ukestra, Kate Begbie, Adam Bowes

The studios are taken over by a 'Ukestra' (Ukulele Orchestras) celebrating community. Kate records a song for her eldest child who has an undiagnosed illness. And double amputee Adam surprises his bride to be with a song.

EP6  Mutitjulu Band and Connor Sharpe
May. 21,2019
Mutitjulu Band and Connor Sharpe

Connor Sharpe records a song with help from singing icon Katie Noonan for the football coach that saved his life. And out of the indigenous community Mutitjulu based in Uluru, comes a desert reggae band.

EP5  Noel, Chloe and Torry, Tony
May. 14,2019
Noel, Chloe and Torry, Tony

A Dementia crooner Noel O'Brien records a rat pack classic for his family. Tony Smith records a personal tribute with his sisters as a homage to their father. And Chloe and Torry record a lullaby for their unborn child.

EP4  Toni Lamond and Sam Sargood
May. 07,2019
Toni Lamond and Sam Sargood

Australian TV royalty Toni Lamond performs a signature song she never recorded during her illustrious career. And country boy Sam Sargood leaves his remote cattle-farm to travel to the big smoke to record a song.

EP3  Shirley Brayton and Kristian Zorino
Apr. 30,2019
Shirley Brayton and Kristian Zorino

Guy Sebastian brings to life a song written by a mother's son that died before she could hear it. And drag queen Kristian Zorino performs a stripped down version of a classic for his wedding day to his boyfriend Russell.

EP2  The Church Family and Maddie Newton
Apr. 23,2019
The Church Family and Maddie Newton

The Church family perform a bluegrass classic for their grandfather who has never recorded any of his music. And Maddie Newton performs a heart-felt tribute to everyone at the Sydney Children's Hospital.

EP1  John Hanley and Aimee O'Neil
Apr. 16,2019
John Hanley and Aimee O'Neil

John Hanley, a Motor Neurone Disease sufferer records a time capsule for his wife. And opera student Aimee surprises her grandad with a performance of a song that his mother performed in an era gone by.

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Synopsis

In this moving series everyday Australians are given the chance of a lifetime: to professionally record a song. They must overcome their fears and realise their dreams, so they can give the gift of a song to someone special.

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Cast

Megan Washington

Director

Richard Huddleston

Producted By

Australian Broadcasting Corporation , Fremantle Australia

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