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Summary: beatle book
Review: A MUST FOR EVERY BEATLE FAN. IT GIVES IN FULL DETAIL HOW THERE GREAT SONGS WERE RECORDED. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
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Summary: A Beatle reader/listener
Review: Almost ten years ago I bought this book --hardcover-- in Mexico City, noy quite knowing its content. As a growing Beatles fan myself, I found it as a perfect guide to the group's development into studio techniques. If one wants to know how the Beatles turned the recording studio into an instrument in itself, one just has to read in detail: the 1962-1966 period (when the simplest, most straightforward music was composed) has only 60 pages, whereas the complex 1966-1970 period accumulates 120. One can know the origin of the backwards tapes, the tape edition (ie, at the end of "...Mr Kite!"), the outside musicians, the psdychedelic "sonic textures", the fundamental roles of producer George Martin and engineers Norman Smith and Geoff Emerick. One can even know the names of the orchestra performers. One can know the problematic "Get Back" sessions held in January 1969. This book opens a window to the landscape of the big experiments going on in Abbey Road studio two where the history of popular music changed. It's no surprise Paul McCartney calls this book "the bible".
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Summary: A Classic
Review: Any true Beatles fan with an interest in the technical side of the Beatles' recording process must have this book. It does not make sense why it has not been reprinted. I'm glad I have mine!
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Summary: THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE BOOK
Review: Anybody with even a passing interest in The Beatles must have this book. Set out in a diary format it gives details of all recording sessions by the group. Sometimes it gets fairly technical with details about recording equipment, overdubs, etc but it is still essential information. One criticism, if you can call it that - most Beatles songs have gained legendary status and it can be quite disconcerting at times to have them clinically dissected in this fashion. But that is a small criticism. The fact that the book is apparently out of print is deplorable. It would be good if it were issued free whenever anybody buys their first Beatles CD, it is that important. It isn't a book, it's a rite of passage.
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Summary: THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE BOOK
Review: Anybody with even a passing interest in The Beatles must have this book. Set out in a diary format it gives details of all recording sessions by the group. Sometimes it gets fairly technical with details about recording equipment, overdubs, etc but it is still essential information. One criticism, if you can call it that - most Beatles songs have gained legendary status and it can be quite disconcerting at times to have them clinically dissected in this fashion. But that is a small criticism. The fact that the book is apparently out of print is deplorable. It would be good if it were issued free whenever anybody buys their first Beatles CD, it is that important. It isn't a book, it's a rite of passage.
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Summary: A Must Read for any Beatle Fan
Review: By far, the most complete and technically articulate of any of the Beatle's books in print. Lewisohn crafts a marvelously detailed chronological sequence of all of the Beatles' sessions from their debut meeting with George Martin to the last days of "Let It Be". The result is a perfect blend of both the artistic and often overlooked technical genius of both the Beatles and the various studio engineers that made it all happen.If (like me) you have ever wondered why "Rain" sounds raised an octave, just how Mr. Martin managed to meld two different songs in "Strawberry Fields", or what the heck instrument they used for the its intro, you will not be dissappointed in this reference.
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Summary: If you're a Beatles fan, this book is ESSENTIAL!!!!
Review: Can't believe that this important Beatles book is out of print. It is the crown jewel of my collection!!
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Summary: gratebook have 2 copies of good photos goodinfo etc
Review: hello from ca ive got 2 copies of recording sessions book i like it soft bound had hard at one but had to sell it a real good story the history of the beatles recording sessions the real story behind each track from love me do to let it be the real story of eric clapton onwhile my guitar gentlyweeps no clapton did play side by side his solo was overdubbed intothe trackgood photos etc bring it back yours ron
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Summary: Beatles Recording Facts, Secrets, Gossip, Timeline, Trivia!
Review: I am simply dumbfounded that this book has gone out of print. There is simply no other source for the information contained in this book, and it is consistently fascinating, entertaining and enlightening. In view of the never-ending interest in The Beatles CDs, and the fascination with how the band was able to make such huge strides forward in the evolution and revolution of pop and rock music, not to mention our popular culture in general, it is amazing that this book even exists in the first place as a miraculous wellspring of information. It contains virtually everything you would ever want to know about how all of the Beatles songs were recorded, from many different perspectives including producer George Martin, engineer Geoff Emerick, the Beatles crew members, and anyone and everyone who was present. You will see the exact sequence of events as song ideas turned to demos, demos to masters, overdubs, special effects, recording accidents, mixes and mastering. You will see how albums took shape, and songs from one period ended up on albums from another period. Amazing facts abound...how about the fact that in the entire recording history of The Beatles, drummer Ringo Starr never made a musical mistake which caused the tape machines to stop rolling. Think about it...a perfect record of studio drumming! With all the complexity and variety of the music, not to mention 16-20 hour recording sessions for months on end, with guitars hitting wrong notes, voices cracking, piano note bloopers etc. A truly amazing feat! As the owner of both a Hardcover copy and a Softcover copy of this book, I suddenly realize that I am far richer than I thought! Find this book, read it, study it, and treasure it!
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Summary: How can a book so much in demand be out of print?
Review: I borrowed and read this book a few years ago and could not put it down. Lewisohn's Chronicle of concert and TV live performances etc is easily obtainable, but the sections on the recording sessions are truncated and not nearly as satisfying for recording studio freaks. Start the presses now!
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