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Loading... Sound Pictures: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Later Years, 1966–2016by Kenneth Womack
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More than anyone besides the bandmates themselves, George Martin was the man who created the unique sound of the Beatles. Sound Pictures offers a powerful and intimate account of how he did so. The second and final volume of the definitive biography of the man, 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. Now, more than fifty years after the Beatles' revolutionary triumphs, Martin's singular stamp on popular music has become more vital than ever, as successive generations discover the magic of the Beatles and their groundbreaking sound. No library descriptions found. |
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...The problem is...that's most of what the two books are about. Though this one spans 1966 to 2016, over 80% of the book is 1966 to 1970—four years—then he crams the next four and a half decades into that last 18% of the book. And, yes, while Martin perhaps never again saw the solid run of success he had with the Beatles, he contributed significantly to a lot of incredible musicians' albums, and also built three major recording studios. While I love the Beatles, and I loved learning his influence on them...this IS a book about Martin. I was looking forward to getting past the Beatles and learning more about the last almost fifty years of his life as well.
So, that was a bit of a disappointment. (