Tempo
Actress and singer Yolanda Sey explores Catalonia’s music scene, from musical creation to the moment music is shared with the public. Musicians, producers, journalists, and cultural managers join her on this journey, revealing the richness and diversity of the music sector in Catalonia.
Each episode delves into a key topic of the industry — from composition and music production, through education, live performance, and the relationship between music and other artistic disciplines. Tempo also highlights the often invisible but essential work of the professionals who make the music industry possible, as well as the role of music journalism and the transformative power of music.
A production by Digital Films in co-production with 3Cat and in collaboration with the Catalan Academy of Music
PRODUCTION
Released
CATEGORY
Documentary series
Format
8×25’, 3Cat – 2025
A docuseries that explores the world of music in Catalonia
Over the course of eight 25-minute episodes, Yolanda Sey immerses herself in the world of composition, visiting artists from diverse styles such as Queralt Lahoz, pianist Albert Marquès, and the electronic music duo B1n0. She participates in educational projects like Cantània, the Versembrant collective, or the Folk School of the Pyrenees, and accompanies legendary professionals from the field of production and iconic recording studios such as Ultramarinos Costa Brava.
The singer shares the importance of performance and connection with the audience alongside talented musicians such as Joan Dausà, Pau Figueres, and Alba Careta. Beyond music creation and performance, Tempo also includes space for disciplines that engage in dialogue with music, such as film and photography, featuring artists like Marc Timón, Kike Maíllo, and Sílvia Poch. The show also highlights the role of media outlets like iCat, Mondo Sonoro, or Radio Primavera Sound in promoting music.
An immersive journey through Catalonia’s music scene that brings us closer to the sector’s diversity
This journey would not make sense without live music. That’s why Yolanda Sey seeks out unique musical events that leave a lasting impression on audiences — from transformative initiatives like Voodoo Club, Un Matí d’Orquestra, or the Mússol Festival, to ESTOPA’s final concert at the Palau Sant Jordi.
The program also includes two special segments: in each episode, a musician answers our question roulette in <<The Jukebox of”>> a musical confessional where artists like Maria Jaume, Niño de Elche, Elena Gadel, or Cala Vento open up about the music that forms the soundtrack of their lives.
Finally, there’s <<Ana Polo’s Anecdotary>>: a segment uncovering the most extravagant moments in music history, hosted by journalist and comedian Ana Polo.
CREDITS
CREDITS
Direction
Alexis Borràs Izquierdo
Filmmaking
Script
Production
Èlia Ramon Ferrer
Nona Segimon i Renart
Executive production: Digital Films
Alexis Borràs Izquierdo
Executive production: 3Cat
Mario Daza
Cristian Trepat
Anna López
Digital content direction: 3Cat
Adrià Serra
Delegated production: 3Cat
Toni Juanet
Jordi Pi
Production Acadèmia Catalana de la Música
Manel Montañés
Eduard Balaguer Armengol
Mercè Borràs Llonch
Digital content: Digital Films
Maria Far Ribes
Digital content: 3Cat
Ferran Auberni Serra
Production assistants
Maria Serralvo
Irene Soriano Acero
Judith Fierro Mulero
DoP
Roger Corredera
Camera operators
Pau Pomar Rendón
Charlie Moral Sala
Mario Tomillo
Andrea Mezquida-Torrent
Guillem Miró
Gisel·la Esteve
David Bello
Editing
Pere Marzo Font (AMMAC)
Editing assistants
Gerard Simó Gimeno
Joan Rodilla
Albert Martínez -López
Location sound
Roger Cerdan Buil
Location sound support
Ginebra Abril
Andrés Montoya Espinagosa
Guillem Carvajal
Arthur Cañameras
Art direction
Ari Miró
Art assistants
Guilli Pove
Arnau Pove
Graphic design
Maria Blanch Estudi
VFX animation
Dabid Pascual
Yolanda Sey and Ana Polo styling
Aina Melià Penyafort
Hair and makeup
Ana Sabina
Hair and makeup support
Clàudia Casanovas
Sound postproduction
León Bertone
Color grading (EP. 1, 2 & 8)
Cris Pérez
Colori grading (EP. 3 -7)
Luna Sáez
Script and voiceover - Anecdotary
Ana Polo
Legal consultacy
Eva Faustino i Ribas
Linguistic consultancy
Carme Guillamon Villalba
Documentation 3Cat
Francesc Pérez Rodríguez
Sònia Lillo Martín
Stills photography
Sílvia Poch
Internship students
Caterina Mayol Umbert
Sara Guixé Marsinyach
Berta Esteve Monja
Acknowledgements
Acadèmia Catalana de la Música
Sigma Photo
Capítulo Dos Lab
