Sound Pictures
The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Later Years, 1966-2016
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Paul Woodson
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Kenneth Womack
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Sound Pictures traces the story of the Beatles' breathtaking artistic trajectory after reaching the creative heights of Rubber Soul. As the bandmates engage in brash experimentation both inside and outside the studio, Martin toils along with manager Brian Epstein to consolidate the Beatles' fame in the face of growing sociocultural pressures, including the crisis associated with the "Beatles are more popular than Jesus" scandal.
Meanwhile, he also struggles to make his way as an independent producer in the highly competitive world of mid-1960s rock 'n' roll. As Martin and the Beatles create one landmark album after another, including such masterworks as Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles (The White Album), and Abbey Road, the internal stakes and interpersonal challenges become ever greater.
During his post-Beatles years, Martin attempts to discover new vistas of sound recording with a host of acts, including Jeff Beck, America, Cheap Trick, Paul McCartney, and Elton John, his creative breakthroughs followed by unprecedented commercial success. Eventually, though, all roads bring Martin back to the Beatles, as the group seeks out new ways to memorialize their achievement under the supervision of the man who has come to be known as Sir George.
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- J. Laing
- 15-03-2019
Really great book, explaining much!
This book is really inciting, it explains much of what went on in those last, sometimes awful, but nearly always brilliant, Beatles sessions/years. I am a Beatles tragic who thought I knew it all, however there were many things I learnt within this book. wonderfully read and very informative, and not just on the Beatles front. This os also a nice supplement to Geoff Emerick's fantastic book 'Here, There, and Everywhere, My Life Recording The Beatles'. That is a must read if you haven't as yet. May you rest in peace George Martin, what an amazing fellow, and thank you for your legacy!
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- Gary Whittingham
- 11-04-2023
Spoilt by narrator attempting impersonations.
This well-worn subject is heavy on opinion between Beatle and Martin quotes, which are inexplicably attempted in laughable impersonations my the narrator. Awful... found myself skipping forward lots.
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