Are you surprised by the success of that show? I gave him the first couple of scripts and he really loved it.Īlong with Motown Magic, Beat Bugs returned to Netflix this month for its third season. Working with him was the best thing ever! There would be days when we were working on the show, and Smokey would turn to me and say “how do you want to chart this song?’ In what world does Smokey Robinson ask me that question? He was a great collaborator – I wouldn’t have done it unless I had his blessing. What role does Smokey Robinson play in the development of the series, and how was it to work with him on the project? Each episode uses the narrative of an iconic Motown song, which serves as the platform and inspiration for the story. Everybody knows that Motown music is good, but I don’t think they realize that in 100 years a Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder or Smokey Robinson song is going to sound just as amazing as it did in the 1960s. We have the latest animation techniques and technologies, so I thought the alchemy of bringing this timeless music from the 60’s with cutting edge animation would be a good combination for viewers. The music is still perfect, so we’re doing to make it more accessible to a modern era. I think this is my small part in imparting that to a younger generation. I think 100 years from now people will still be talking about the fact that made that many number ones in a fairly condensed period of time, and the architecture of the songs are so advanced.
How do you translate the Motown sound to a new generation of viewers who may not ever heard of Motown? I was convinced it was the most extraordinary music formed for families because it was melodically engaging enough for the children’s mind, but also had some often-challenging social messages.
Even before I did the show Beat Bugs on Netflix I wanted to do something around the Motown catalog. I remember it being the most celestial and amazing music ever, and I’ve never really changed that point of view. When I was eight years old Stevie Wonder came to Australia, and my mom took me to his concert. Motown has always held a special place for me as it has for the world.
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