Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots dig deeper into Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They talk about synesthesia, raw harmonies, and avoiding the "perfect" Motown fade. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 2 (in Standard Definition)

In this video series, sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack the tracks of Marvin Gaye’s 1971 chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

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Sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” They explore how the instruments were combined to form the song’s unique sound, and even discover a few surprises in the mix. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

HD: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 1 (in High Definition)

Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 1 (in Standard Definition)

Unpacking the Tracks: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"

Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" part 2 (in Standard Definition)

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