Words + Music
2025– · MGM+ · 60 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Alanis Morissette
Mon, 22 Dec, 2:00 pm
Alanis Morissette performs songs from "Jagged Little Pill" and more, sharing the stories behind them and exploring art's power to heal; with Amazon MGM's immersive screens, she blends music, memory, and imagery in an intimate performance.
About
Words + Music will feature iconic artists sharing stories about songs pivotal to their careers, followed by all-new performances of those songs either solo or with a band. The innovative visual adaptation will be shot on Amazon MGM Studio's volume stage, an immersive video environment, allowing the creation of dynamic visual narratives that complement each artist's storytelling. As the artists' stories unfold, the environment around them will transform to reflect each anecdote and song, creating an intimate yet visually stunning experience.
Episodes
- E01
John Legend
Mon, 1 Dec· 60 minJohn Legend shares the journey to his debut album GET LIFTED, performing live while recalling his musical roots, family struggles, and key breaks-from playing piano for Lauryn Hill to early collaborations with a rising producer named Kanye West.
- E02
Sheryl Crow
Mon, 8 Dec· 60 minSheryl Crow performs before an intimate audience, sharing her journey from small-town Missouri to global stardom; with guitar, piano, and Amazon MGM's immersive screens, she blends songs and stories.
- E03
Elvis Costello
Mon, 15 Dec· 60 minElvis Costello shares his musical heritage with family photos and paintings projected on immersive screens; backed by the Imposters with guests Elena Whitmore and John McCuen, he performs classics and debuts a new song, "John Went Walking."
- E04
Alanis Morissette
Mon, 22 Dec· 60 minAlanis Morissette performs songs from "Jagged Little Pill" and more, sharing the stories behind them and exploring art's power to heal; with Amazon MGM's immersive screens, she blends music, memory, and imagery in an intimate performance.
