About this season
Live from Abbey Road is a 12-part, one-hour performance series/documentary that began filming its first season during 2006 at Abbey Road Studios in London. Season 2 was filmed between 2007 and 2008, season 3 was filmed in 2009 and Season 4 was filmed in 2011. The series features a total of 128 musical artists to date -- usually two or three per show, performing up to five songs per session. The sessions are recorded without a live audience. Filmed in High-Definition with the occasional use of 35 mm lenses, the producers have sought to record performances which "look like a movie and sound like a record".
Episodes (8)
1. Raphael Saadiq, Noah and the Whale
Aired 16 June 2011 • 60 min
This week performances come from, US soul star and producer Raphael Saadiq and indie folk ensemble Noah and the Whale.
2. Blondie, Anna Calvi
Aired 22 June 2011 • 60 min
Blondie and Anna Calvi perform at the Abbey Road studios.
3. Beady Eye, James Blake
Aired 29 June 2011 • 60 min
Beady Eye and James Blake perform at the Abbey Road studios in this episode.
4. Rumer, Villagers
Aired 6 July 2011 • 60 min
Rumer and Villagers perform at the Abbey Road Studios.
5. Kaiser Chiefs, Glasvegas
Aired 14 July 2011 • 60 min
Kaiser Chiefs and Glasvegas perform in the Abbey Road studios.
6. Brandon Flowers, Lykke Li
Aired 20 July 2011 • 60 min
Brandon Flowers and Lykke Li perform at the Abbey Road studios.
7. Laura Marling, Ryan Adams
Aired 22 February 2012 • 60 min
Filmed at the legendary and iconic Abbey Road studios, this week's performances come from Laura Marling and Ryan Adams.
8. The Pierces and Dark, Dark, Dark
Aired 29 February 2012 • 60 min
This week's performances come from The Pierces and Dark, Dark, Dark.