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singlecoil said:
It's not the Beatles, but it doesn't half sound like them. A live performance of Sgt Pepper by Dutch band The Analogues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msYTb-F1jlI&t=...
They spare no trouble and expense to get it right. The drummer is a senior executive of Tommy Hilfiger and I believe he underwrites the venture, though if it wasn't for the Covid thing they could make good money as an international touring band.
I'll be having a watch of that later - Thanks.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msYTb-F1jlI&t=...
They spare no trouble and expense to get it right. The drummer is a senior executive of Tommy Hilfiger and I believe he underwrites the venture, though if it wasn't for the Covid thing they could make good money as an international touring band.
I went to see a Beatles tribute band last year (The Vox Beatles - It seems like years ago, but was only January 2020!) and very much enjoyed it (I'm generally a bit sniffy about 'tribute' bands, but my experiences, them and The Illegal Eagles, have both been very good) and you're not going to get to see the original, are you?
Think I'll stick Sgt Peppers on in a moment too.
M
Nice archive of 'The Beatles Monthly' magazine now online...
https://archive.org/details/beatlesmonthly
https://archive.org/details/beatlesmonthly
singlecoil said:
It's not the Beatles, but it doesn't half sound like them. A live performance of Sgt Pepper by Dutch band The Analogues
Here's a great video I found - Magical Mystery Orchestra are an Italian Beatles tribute band, so some of the vocals are a little quirky (infinitely better than I could do trying to sing in a foreign language mind). Augmented by a percussionist, brass ensemble and string section.First half is Pepper in its entirety, second is other Beatles material from about the same period..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebF6aj1CQeQ&t=...
And when you watch it, see if your attention is drawn in the same direction as mine!
Stealthracer said:
singlecoil said:
It's not the Beatles, but it doesn't half sound like them. A live performance of Sgt Pepper by Dutch band The Analogues
Here's a great video I found - Magical Mystery Orchestra are an Italian Beatles tribute band, so some of the vocals are a little quirky (infinitely better than I could do trying to sing in a foreign language mind). Augmented by a percussionist, brass ensemble and string section.First half is Pepper in its entirety, second is other Beatles material from about the same period..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebF6aj1CQeQ&t=...
And when you watch it, see if your attention is drawn in the same direction as mine!
If you mean the string section I know the makeup was period correct but it's not my sort of thing.
singlecoil said:
If you mean the string section I know the makeup was period correct but it's not my sort of thing.
You were close but I specifically meant the second violinist who was really getting into it. She never stopped smiling, she never stopped moving, and she was singing along even when she didn't need to. (It also did no harm at all, that she was bloody cute as well.)I believe she's still with them.
The older I get the more I appreciate the Beatles and I was just reminded of their genius this afternoon…
I’ve been listening to the new version of the “blue album”* - classic song after classic song. 37 of them. Then I remind myself that these only cover the period 1967 - 1970.
How many “timeless” songs can a band expect to release in four years? I’d say a couple if they’re lucky. And I bet we could all add at least half a dozen more favourites to the selection on the compilation. Mind boggling really…
*I don’t usually listen to their compilations but I wanted to give the songs a go in Atmos
I’ve been listening to the new version of the “blue album”* - classic song after classic song. 37 of them. Then I remind myself that these only cover the period 1967 - 1970.
How many “timeless” songs can a band expect to release in four years? I’d say a couple if they’re lucky. And I bet we could all add at least half a dozen more favourites to the selection on the compilation. Mind boggling really…
*I don’t usually listen to their compilations but I wanted to give the songs a go in Atmos
New to this thread and not managed to catch up on every post, but I have a theory. I grew up in a Beatles household and for one stage in my career taught Music Technology at 6th form level - including a history of popular music module.
I used to advance a theory to my students that the Beatles invented Heavy Metal, and that Paperback Writer was the first ever heavy metal song. If you take all the distinctive characteristics of that style of music - the heavy distortion, repetitive riffs, bass and guitar in unison etc etc.
It’s incredible just how far ahead of their time they were.
I used to advance a theory to my students that the Beatles invented Heavy Metal, and that Paperback Writer was the first ever heavy metal song. If you take all the distinctive characteristics of that style of music - the heavy distortion, repetitive riffs, bass and guitar in unison etc etc.
It’s incredible just how far ahead of their time they were.
funinhounslow said:
The older I get the more I appreciate the Beatles and I was just reminded of their genius this afternoon…
I’ve been listening to the new version of the “blue album”* - classic song after classic song. 37 of them. Then I remind myself that these only cover the period 1967 - 1970.
How many “timeless” songs can a band expect to release in four years? I’d say a couple if they’re lucky. And I bet we could all add at least half a dozen more favourites to the selection on the compilation. Mind boggling really…
*I don’t usually listen to their compilations but I wanted to give the songs a go in Atmos
Christmas 1980 I got the red album and my brother the blue album. My dad was world class professional musician and was in awe of the songwriting.I’ve been listening to the new version of the “blue album”* - classic song after classic song. 37 of them. Then I remind myself that these only cover the period 1967 - 1970.
How many “timeless” songs can a band expect to release in four years? I’d say a couple if they’re lucky. And I bet we could all add at least half a dozen more favourites to the selection on the compilation. Mind boggling really…
*I don’t usually listen to their compilations but I wanted to give the songs a go in Atmos
Looking at the track lists now, it is barely believable, really.
The most amazing thing about the Beatles was that they didn't need to do what they did. They could have just sat back and churned out a lot of old rubbish and it would still have been miles better than anyone else was doing, shot to the top of the charts and sold in millions.
But they weren't content to do that. They worked on honing everything into shape until it was bloody nearly perfect.
But they weren't content to do that. They worked on honing everything into shape until it was bloody nearly perfect.
It's an interesting thread.
I personally don't think much of the Beatles, Never particular liked or disliked their music, and some of it grates to my ears. But we all have different tastes and so on.
Now I don't play anything, and I don't have a musical bone in my body. But I am interested in musical theory. (I'm an engineer) So I have just emerged from a Youtube wormhole examining all the little bits of musical theory from loads of Beatles tracks,
Interesting few hours, and certainly food for thought.
Were they revolutionary? Mmm, not so sure, I think that title goes way way back, but it's probably Bach that would claim that title. But it is amazing to find many of our modern classics are actual reworkings of the great classical composers.
Anyway, thanks for the inspiration to go and look.
I personally don't think much of the Beatles, Never particular liked or disliked their music, and some of it grates to my ears. But we all have different tastes and so on.
Now I don't play anything, and I don't have a musical bone in my body. But I am interested in musical theory. (I'm an engineer) So I have just emerged from a Youtube wormhole examining all the little bits of musical theory from loads of Beatles tracks,
Interesting few hours, and certainly food for thought.
Were they revolutionary? Mmm, not so sure, I think that title goes way way back, but it's probably Bach that would claim that title. But it is amazing to find many of our modern classics are actual reworkings of the great classical composers.
Anyway, thanks for the inspiration to go and look.
funinhounslow said:
The older I get the more I appreciate the Beatles and I was just reminded of their genius this afternoon…
I’ve been listening to the new version of the “blue album”* - classic song after classic song. 37 of them. Then I remind myself that these only cover the period 1967 - 1970.
How many “timeless” songs can a band expect to release in four years? I’d say a couple if they’re lucky. And I bet we could all add at least half a dozen more favourites to the selection on the compilation. Mind boggling really…
*I don’t usually listen to their compilations but I wanted to give the songs a go in Atmos
Creedence was a horse of a totally different species but they had a massive list of top sellers over a very short period of time as wellI’ve been listening to the new version of the “blue album”* - classic song after classic song. 37 of them. Then I remind myself that these only cover the period 1967 - 1970.
How many “timeless” songs can a band expect to release in four years? I’d say a couple if they’re lucky. And I bet we could all add at least half a dozen more favourites to the selection on the compilation. Mind boggling really…
*I don’t usually listen to their compilations but I wanted to give the songs a go in Atmos
paulguitar said:
Christmas 1980 I got the red album and my brother the blue album. My dad was world class professional musician and was in awe of the songwriting.
Looking at the track lists now, it is barely believable, really.
Indeed - listened to the red album the other night - from Love Me Do to Eleanor Rigby in four years. Like you say, unbelievable. Looking at the track lists now, it is barely believable, really.
bearman68 said:
It's an interesting thread.
I personally don't think much of the Beatles, Never particular liked or disliked their music, and some of it grates to my ears. But we all have different tastes and so on.
Now I don't play anything, and I don't have a musical bone in my body. But I am interested in musical theory. (I'm an engineer) So I have just emerged from a Youtube wormhole examining all the little bits of musical theory from loads of Beatles tracks,
Interesting few hours, and certainly food for thought.
Were they revolutionary? Mmm, not so sure, I think that title goes way way back, but it's probably Bach that would claim that title. But it is amazing to find many of our modern classics are actual reworkings of the great classical composers.
Anyway, thanks for the inspiration to go and look.
Agreed Bach, blame him for functional harmony and scales.I personally don't think much of the Beatles, Never particular liked or disliked their music, and some of it grates to my ears. But we all have different tastes and so on.
Now I don't play anything, and I don't have a musical bone in my body. But I am interested in musical theory. (I'm an engineer) So I have just emerged from a Youtube wormhole examining all the little bits of musical theory from loads of Beatles tracks,
Interesting few hours, and certainly food for thought.
Were they revolutionary? Mmm, not so sure, I think that title goes way way back, but it's probably Bach that would claim that title. But it is amazing to find many of our modern classics are actual reworkings of the great classical composers.
Anyway, thanks for the inspiration to go and look.
Beatles revolutionary using the studio.
Coincidentally of friend of mines father engineered on Fixing a hole.
Stealthracer said:
True, there was much friendly rivalry and competition between the two - and others.
Brian heard Rubber Soul and made Pet Sounds, Beatles heard that and came up with Sergeant Pepper, Stones heard that ... etc.
I don't think the Stones could be considered on the same planet as the Beatles or the Beach Boys.Brian heard Rubber Soul and made Pet Sounds, Beatles heard that and came up with Sergeant Pepper, Stones heard that ... etc.
paulguitar said:
Stealthracer said:
True, there was much friendly rivalry and competition between the two - and others.
Brian heard Rubber Soul and made Pet Sounds, Beatles heard that and came up with Sergeant Pepper, Stones heard that ... etc.
I don't think the Stones could be considered on the same planet as the Beatles or the Beach Boys.Brian heard Rubber Soul and made Pet Sounds, Beatles heard that and came up with Sergeant Pepper, Stones heard that ... etc.
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