Beatles producer Sir George Martin dead at 90
Beatles producer Sir George Martin has died aged 90, band drummer Ringo Starr has announced on Twitter. Starr said “Gold bless George Martin” and “George, peace and love.” A Universal Music Group spokesman in Los Angeles confirmed Martin’s death but said details were not immediately known. Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace…
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Roctuna March 9th, 2016 at 09:21
A sad day but 90’s a good run. His collaboration with the Fab Four was a perfect storm of pure genius. Certainly nothing like it in the current music world.
mistlesuede March 9th, 2016 at 11:04
You are so right.
Roctuna March 9th, 2016 at 18:29
I’m reading John Fogerty’s autobio that extensively covers CCR, who outsold the Beatles in 1968-69. He absolutely idolized the Beatles. The contrast between their creative environment and his is utterly amazing yet Fogerty managed to write and produce some comparable classics. He had the “perfect storm” within his own head.
mistlesuede March 9th, 2016 at 18:48
I didn’t realize that they outsold the Beatles ever! Interesting. You are right again. A stark difference in their roads to making great music.
Roctuna March 9th, 2016 at 18:53
If you’re into that kind of stuff, I recommend the book. Did he ever get screwed by his record company and his band mates!
mistlesuede March 9th, 2016 at 18:58
Sure. Give me the name of it. I’ve got another book to read ahead of it recommended by someone else here!
Roctuna March 9th, 2016 at 19:03
Fortunate Son. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry. You’ll be amazed by how badly his own brother treated him.
mistlesuede March 9th, 2016 at 21:17
Thank you. Just jotted the name down. :)
Of course that was a reference to Al Gore in a song, right?
Roctuna March 10th, 2016 at 09:14
No specific mention of Gore in the book. Fogerty, like many of us at the time, didn’t like the sons of privilege getting draft deferments and escaping the hell of Vietnam while the poor and minorities dominated the draft army. All the while their wealthy parents were calling for ‘more, more, more” and “pointing the cannon” at us.
mistlesuede March 10th, 2016 at 10:13
I heard or read somewhere that “I’m no Senator’s son” was aimed at Gore because he volunteered to work for the press while serving. He still would have been in danger doing that, but it was not seen as “service.”
While I completely understand those who served being pissed about all those who did not, compared to all the other draft dodgers like Cheney, that was pretty unfair.
I’m glad he did not mention it in the book. Hopefully what I heard or read was not accurate.
arc99 March 9th, 2016 at 12:00
For about $200, there are any number of computer software recording packages which provide infinitely more capability than the 4-track analog tape and mixing equipment that Mr. Martin and the Beatles used at Abby Road studios.
Sgt. Pepper was recorded using only a 4-track tape recorder. For those unfamiliar with multi track recording, basically each Beatle’s part could be recorded on a separate track. That takes care of 3 guitars and Ringo’s drums, and does not even allow for vocals. But as most of you know, there are vocals along with dozens of different parts and sounds throughout the album, all recorded with a 4-track through the magic of limitless creativity.
Just goes to show you that it is not the tools but the talent.
Thank you for the music Mr. Martin..
Roctuna March 9th, 2016 at 18:31
“it is not the tools but the talent” Beautifully said.