Production values! Horns, strings, double tracking, backward loops <iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EKiqthx0GKw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> An old but illuminating interview: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/george-martin-recalls-the-boys-in-the-band-19760715
He "made" the Sgt Peppers Album BE the Sgt Pepper Album. The Penny Lane/ Strawberry Fields is one of the best things ever imo. Sad day, but he lived a life one could only dream of, and lived it long.
RIP. The guy was a genius. What producer, and the combination with the talents of the Beatles was exactly what was needed.
The man was a huge influence and on more than "just" the Beatles. Is he in the Rock Hall of Fame? If not, he should be.
He was, Paul said as much. Not that it matters, but I still love the "I love you...man" Eddie Murphy SNL skit from back in the day.
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/8904532" width="500" height="341" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/8904532">the fifth beatle..</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/chrisgreenejazz">Chris Greene</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> To say he was important to their sound is an understatement. If they asked for sound x, he gave them sound x. He must have been comfortable with his role, because a person of lesser character would have demanded more credit. Thank you sir for making the Beatles sound timeless.
