Paul McCartney was once asked what made the Beatles so good... what was their "secret." His answer was, "We were just four really cool guys. That's it."
I'm still trying to figure out what made the Beatles so "good". The songs sucked. They sucked. The mix sucked. Nothing about them that didn't suck. Why reproduce suck? 🤣
the irony at 14:25 when you ask "what are we missing?" and he TRIES to tell you something but you don't even let him speak and say "we're missing the communication and the relationship.." 🤣
Geoff Emerick was a close friend of mine, and he swore most of McCartney's bass was DI'd and highly compressed, not amped; from Revolver forward. And he absolutely hated plugins as much as he detested digital.
@@westvalleyjunction He's saying Geoff hated digital recording later on as it could not sufficiently replicate the analog studio process. A separate comment but applicable to these guys' production of Beatles' music.
Damn, you guys are such nerds! I mean that in a good way. It's great that you put so much effort into figuring out how the Beatles got their specific sounds. It's great that you treat the music with such respect. As a long-time Beatles fan, I appreciate that. I didn't understand a word of what you were talking about, technically, but I totally dig the end result: if I didn't know any better, I'd think I was listening to the actual instrumental track from the album. So...great job! Very informative video that was fun to watch and listen to. Keep up the good work! I look forward to hearing more from you guys :-) (As for the fire bell, I wonder if they just miked the one on the wall in the studio - there surely was one - and had one of them bang on it?)
I wouldn't be surprised if they miked it straight off the wall. Someone else in the comments said it's the same bell used in Penny Lane before the trumpet solo. Listening to both, they seem to be similar in pitch and tone. I forgot to include in this explanation that the bell we used had to be pitched up 3 half steps. And a lot of times Neil will show me his mixing techniques and it will be above my head too. Glad he wanted to sit down and talk about it. We can always break things down further in a follow up video.
That Bob Guy according to Geoff Emerick, it was a firebell found in the closet with a rope at the bell and you’d manually ring it. It wasn’t miked at all and it was so loud that it could be heard through the drum Mics. The reason it goes out in the second verse is that it’s so hard to ring it tired Paul out.
David Wiggins - oh that's interesting! I thought that because a shaker comes in when the firebell stops, it was an artistic choice; or that the ears might need a break from that sound after a while
David Wiggins - that's cool! And it is so totally logical. Goes to show how inventive the Beatles were! Nowadays of course you'd just sample one clang and loop it over and over.
Ably House Andrew- wouldn't we all love to have been a fly on the wall of those studio sessions? To hear their thought processes (and of course George Martin's input would be amazing! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into what it may have been like :-)
Boys this is such a fantastic video, I keep coming back to it over and over and I’ve been referencing it a ton for a Beatles-style record I’m working on. More videos like this PLEASE!
Wow, I have that same passion about Beatle songs, I know exactly what you mean, even what you didn't express I know the same feeling! It's so nice to hear both of you dig into your ideas of recording these songs and analyzing the parts of theirs and your own. I think you guys really do capture the SPIRIT of the songs, which is what they were all in when their songs were evolving in the studio. That freshness reproduced, you've done a great job on. I'd love to hang w you guys in the studio too, I feel the same wavelength . So anyways thanks for your candor in the studio, and really showing what down to earth guys you are. No air of arrogance, as I said in some comments, you guys are the real deal. Also looks like you're getting an education FROM the Beatles too!
That was an ambitious track to try to reproduce and you guys completely nailed it. Brilliant job, from the guitar tone, to the drums, to the breakdown, just beautiful.
This was awesome!!! Great job guys. The snare, fire bell and lead guitar parts were spot in to my ear. Everything sounded great. I’ve always been interested in hearing Paul sing a John classic and John singing a Paul classic, Beatles era. Neil, you’re the man!!! And your buddy is Rockin’ you guys have great studio chemistry. That’s how it’s done 🤟🏻💀🤟🏻
I love this video. I don’t care how many plug-ins you were using. It sounds so perfect I can’t even believe it. I must say that both of you guys look like you could have worked in a studio in that era, which is even better.
Just love the way you gents just cut to the chase and play the songs, don't need every bend explained! I grew up learning to play songs right from the records, these video's now provide a visual of every instrument as well - Sweet! Also, the dedication to sound detail and reproduction is incredible!!!! This was one of the best You Tube video's I've seen! Thank you....
IBA Hasbin - listening to the records is still the way to experience their music, its how they intended it. All of us have our own set of records and record players and prefer to listen that way
I'm loving what you guys are doing here! You guys are right in. I've always believed a lot of this stuff too that The Beatles weren't who they were because they were "great" musicians on their own. Their was, for lack of a better word, Magine that happens when these four guys got together. It just came together perfectly! I also think the reason things sound "right" is because they did it and nothing is a substitute for it. It was right when they said it wa! Thanks!
I love the Beatles. I began playing in 63, while my dad was shunning the alleged Beatle invasion. I smoked my first reefer in Albany NY where I got my physical for the US Army, with a dancer at her place listening to Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Clubs Band.💛🌹👏🏼 They inspired me totally, more than Johnny Rivers, Elvis, or Chubby Checker. Keep on Shining.
Really awesome. What killed me was 1/2 inch two track tape reference. Excellent song as an orchestration. I know quite a bit about analogue language and all the machines from 2" Quad, 1", 3/4" Umatic, VHS, Beta, BETACAM, DIGITAL BETACAM and all the 24 Track Recorders and 8 Track Recorders linked for 16 which led to Pro-Tools. People don't realise analogue had it's own dialogue, people read more, learned everything and mostly blew things up. That was the magic of Mic level to Line level, to output. I just heard your piece on Sony SRS-XB22 from phone to wireless. Run, don't walk. This is how to listen to compression. Fabulous Two! Outstanding guys!
Yes do this more often it's very cool to see the other side of the recording process, and for those as myself to write and record in my own home studio, it's very inspiring to see what recording gear your working with. I mean, yeah the Beatles mainly recoded on four tracks or two, though I think the white album was the first time they used an eight channel ( Track ) recorder. But yes please do this again. It is very informative and does help give me more ideas and I'm sure others out there too, AND ...you know someone is actually listening closely ....thanks guys! Have a great one.
Chaps, I absolutely loved this video. Reassured me that I’m not alone in my craziness. I have a bunch of isolated tracks and it’s astonishing what the finished product sounds like once you’ve heard the raw isolated studio track. If you have John and Paul’s “Don’t Let Me Down” vocal you know exactly what I’m talking about
I LOVE you guys! And your contributions to my Beatle idolatry are MOST appreciated . I could really dig on some early stuff like the cooolness of "No Reply" with it's jazz chords.. or Ask Me Why. I'd like to hear Neil speak about the bass in "I Me Mine" as played on the "Anthology" release. I love and admire your work I don't know where you guys are, but you have friends in New England.~ James
ah man I wish I could talk Beatles with you dudes, so cool you know your stuff. I don't get to find many people in person who are as passionate as me as well
This is one of my favourite videos in the history of RUclips. :) My idea of heaven is having the time and gear to remake every Beatles song (including solo work). Apart from the joy of trying to recreate that magic, it's a fabulous musical education. I envy you dudes but I'm delighted for you too. Rock on!
I was going out of my mind with the faint persistent squeak through the video. I was thinking, lube the damn kick pedal already! But I think it’s Neil rocking the left leg in his squeaky chair. Lube the the damn chair Neil! 🤣
This is a super fun and informative video! I have been a pro tools user for years, and just getting into logic. Started on a tascam four track and have studied the beatles recording techniques for ever, so it all checks out: ). Also run my mixes through my four track and then to tape. I think its only eighth inch but the analog quality does help. Also those some of those old school tape machines work great for a revolution style guitar tone when cranking the preamps : ) i can get super clean glassy to superoverload.
Great points about the energy they brought to their performances. That’s missing in a lot of gridded modern music. Excitement and real feeling you can’t get from a synth or drum machine. Even today many of the biggest hits rely on actual performances on actual instruments: Rolling in the Deep and Uptown Funk
Please, please, PLEASE cover "She Said She Said" ..that would be amazing! "Old Brown Shoe" would be another favorite. Keep up the good work, fellas! Cheers
great video!!.. although the irony of this meticulous approach to replicating such a classic sound whilst ignoring the noise of those unbelievably squeaky chairs, should not be lost..
Try as you might might, but we know that you and your Monkey DEFINITELY have something to hide :) Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Loved it. It would be very cool to just get all the different snare drum techniques and sounds on additional RUclips videos - for all Beatler-nerdia and to see how it can technically be done without paying EMI/Abbey Road studio prices or being independently wealthy.
Fascinating, but of course the big part of the Beatles' sound, is their raw talent, both as performers, and writers. Shared your highly inspired show on my social media. Twitter & FB.
Wow. Such detail for each instrument (and song) to recreate the environment in which they were recorded. BUT considering that most tribute bands do not make records, maybe a tutorial on how this expert knowledge is leveraged for live performances where it would seem unfeasible to change the instrument dynamics/setup for each song/era before it goes to the local PA system???
Come on guys no thumbs down these guys are super cool super nice an so generous for sharing their time with us all thankyou so much this was beautifully done I heard a great engineer once tell me you know I recorded this track he played it too me and I was guessing all sorts off exotic stuff he laughed and showed me a crappy computer mic in the end he said knowledge and know how is king equipment is great but the know how allows you to be free and use what you have to achieve greatness once you know how 🌈⚡☮️
There you go! You don't need expensive outboard gear, just the right instruments, amps and mics. I find especially the bass sound incredibly good, haven't heard anything like that since the original. Klaatu's John Woloschuk had a good sound, but that was produced by Terry Brown😊
To reproduce the correct Beatles sound you MUST use the vintage EMI "brilliance box" parametric EQ points 2.7k, 3.5k, 10k and the REDD desk bass/treble. The 2.7k is very often on John's vocals and the electric guitars. The 10k brings snap to the snare drum and acoustic guitars. The 3.5k was hardly used as far as I can tell. The 1968 desk added an additional EQ point. The early stuff often has a 5k bump because the REDD desk was set to "pop" not flat "classical". People who do remixes (official and bootleg) always miss these EQs and that's why their mixes sound wonky. The home-brew people are using very narrow 20 band graphic equalization in Audacity (I don't use that) which does not work. You can't demix/remix something if you don't know what was done in the first place. ALSO the mix needs to be sent through some sort of multi-band compressor at the end so the mix pumps. Relying heavily on these things will get you to that vintage sound much faster. I often add a little harmonic restoration in a different DAW to add some high end sparkle and extension. You don't need to buy a single special plugin.
If there's one thing I can say about the production, mixing aspects of the Beatles is that, it wasn't 100% fully thought out, calculated or strategic, it was simply experimental. This is why no one ever could replicate their sound, I mean not even them in their individual careers. Not saying this was a bad thing, but it may have been their secret weapon, that well, maybe they didn't even realise was their weapon. Everything about their approach was practically new. They truly were a one of a kind that we will never get again.
It's funny (and ironic). but Neil's squeaky chair sometimes sounds like the rooster at the beginning of Sgt. Pepper's Reprise. This video was fantastic! You guys are incredible!
James Cunningham - more late would be great too, theres more to talk about. And I feel we picked a sort of obscure song to do such a detailed breakdown on haha
Admire the love you put into these recordings and great to see how you get the sound. Second time I’ve watched this. What audio interface do you use? Keep ‘em coming xx
Thanks. This is really good. I'm rubbish at recording. But all my favourite production is on late '60s UK records and there's not that much to help me figure out how to get that sound. I'd love to find someone to explain how to sound like Let It Bleed, but the Beatles stuff certainly gives me a lot of food for thought.
Paul McCartney was once asked what made the Beatles so good... what was their "secret."
His answer was, "We were just four really cool guys. That's it."
Eric Stewart kkkkk
I wonder what Adorno had to say about that. :)))))
I'm still trying to figure out what made the Beatles so "good".
The songs sucked. They sucked. The mix sucked. Nothing about them that didn't suck. Why reproduce suck? 🤣
@@MadScientist267 what?
@@thebookofeli849 🤷♂️ Sorry lol
Dude it is insane how big of a difference the fender twin plugin made to the drum bus!
my jaw dropped when he turned it off haha! it is very effective
Why is Liam Gallagher talking about recording in an American accent?😅
Agreed, never have I thought about reamping drums through a guitar amp!
Loving the 70's Paul look, Neil 🤙
Just say the word....mullet
I reckon 69 and a half
the irony at 14:25 when you ask "what are we missing?" and he TRIES to tell you something but you don't even let him speak and say "we're missing the communication and the relationship.." 🤣
AHAHAHAHAHA I JUST LAUGHED SO HARD AT THIS
The guy is honestly a child. Having been around for a bit I’ve learned to avoid his type.
What I want to know is why you guys don't have a whole department at Berkely School of Music. This is essential work. I hope you guys NEVER die!
They both look like they stepped out of the 70s, I love it!
Geoff Emerick was a close friend of mine, and he swore most of McCartney's bass was DI'd and highly compressed, not amped; from Revolver forward. And he absolutely hated plugins as much as he detested digital.
Where there plug-ins in 1968?
@@westvalleyjunction He's saying Geoff hated digital recording later on as it could not sufficiently replicate the analog studio process. A separate comment but applicable to these guys' production of Beatles' music.
I can’t believe my ears. You nailed it. This recording sounds like it’s really from the 60s.
Im so proud to be one of their first subscriber
The channel is so big now
We are proud of you too, thanks for subbing early on and motivating us!
Damn, you guys are such nerds! I mean that in a good way. It's great that you put so much effort into figuring out how the Beatles got their specific sounds. It's great that you treat the music with such respect. As a long-time Beatles fan, I appreciate that.
I didn't understand a word of what you were talking about, technically, but I totally dig the end result: if I didn't know any better, I'd think I was listening to the actual instrumental track from the album. So...great job! Very informative video that was fun to watch and listen to. Keep up the good work! I look forward to hearing more from you guys :-)
(As for the fire bell, I wonder if they just miked the one on the wall in the studio - there surely was one - and had one of them bang on it?)
I wouldn't be surprised if they miked it straight off the wall. Someone else in the comments said it's the same bell used in Penny Lane before the trumpet solo. Listening to both, they seem to be similar in pitch and tone. I forgot to include in this explanation that the bell we used had to be pitched up 3 half steps.
And a lot of times Neil will show me his mixing techniques and it will be above my head too. Glad he wanted to sit down and talk about it. We can always break things down further in a follow up video.
That Bob Guy according to Geoff Emerick, it was a firebell found in the closet with a rope at the bell and you’d manually ring it. It wasn’t miked at all and it was so loud that it could be heard through the drum Mics. The reason it goes out in the second verse is that it’s so hard to ring it tired Paul out.
David Wiggins - oh that's interesting! I thought that because a shaker comes in when the firebell stops, it was an artistic choice; or that the ears might need a break from that sound after a while
David Wiggins - that's cool! And it is so totally logical. Goes to show how inventive the Beatles were! Nowadays of course you'd just sample one clang and loop it over and over.
Ably House Andrew- wouldn't we all love to have been a fly on the wall of those studio sessions? To hear their thought processes (and of course George Martin's input would be amazing! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into what it may have been like :-)
Boys this is such a fantastic video, I keep coming back to it over and over and I’ve been referencing it a ton for a Beatles-style record I’m working on. More videos like this PLEASE!
I could literally watch you guys talk about this for hours, as this is what I do all day every day
Wow, I have that same passion about Beatle songs, I know exactly what you mean, even what you didn't express I know the same feeling! It's so nice to hear both of you dig into your ideas of recording these songs and analyzing the parts of theirs and your own. I think you guys really do capture the SPIRIT of the songs, which is what they were all in when their songs were evolving in the studio. That freshness reproduced, you've done a great job on. I'd love to hang w you guys in the studio too, I feel the same wavelength . So anyways thanks for your candor in the studio, and really showing what down to earth guys you are. No air of arrogance, as I said in some comments, you guys are the real deal. Also looks like you're getting an education FROM the Beatles too!
That was an ambitious track to try to reproduce and you guys completely nailed it. Brilliant job, from the guitar tone, to the drums, to the breakdown, just beautiful.
This was awesome!!! Great job guys. The snare, fire bell and lead guitar parts were spot in to my ear. Everything sounded great.
I’ve always been interested in hearing Paul sing a John classic and John singing a Paul classic, Beatles era.
Neil, you’re the man!!! And your buddy is Rockin’ you guys have great studio chemistry. That’s how it’s done 🤟🏻💀🤟🏻
I love this video. I don’t care how many plug-ins you were using. It sounds so perfect I can’t even believe it.
I must say that both of you guys look like you could have worked in a studio in that era, which is even better.
Incredible job at mixing. Those drums are so eerily similar!
Just love the way you gents just cut to the chase and play the songs, don't need every bend explained! I grew up learning to play songs right from the records, these video's now provide a visual of every instrument as well - Sweet! Also, the dedication to sound detail and reproduction is incredible!!!! This was one of the best You Tube video's I've seen! Thank you....
IBA Hasbin - listening to the records is still the way to experience their music, its how they intended it. All of us have our own set of records and record players and prefer to listen that way
I'm loving what you guys are doing here! You guys are right in. I've always believed a lot of this stuff too that The Beatles weren't who they were because they were "great" musicians on their own. Their was, for lack of a better word, Magine that happens when these four guys got together. It just came together perfectly! I also think the reason things sound "right" is because they did it and nothing is a substitute for it. It was right when they said it wa!
Thanks!
I love the Beatles. I began playing in 63, while my dad was shunning the alleged Beatle invasion. I smoked my first reefer in Albany NY where I got my physical for the US Army, with a dancer at her place listening to Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Clubs Band.💛🌹👏🏼 They inspired me totally, more than Johnny Rivers, Elvis, or Chubby Checker. Keep on Shining.
Really awesome. What killed me was 1/2 inch two track tape reference. Excellent song as an orchestration. I know quite a bit about analogue language and all the machines from 2" Quad, 1", 3/4" Umatic, VHS, Beta, BETACAM, DIGITAL BETACAM and all the 24 Track Recorders and 8 Track Recorders linked for 16 which led to Pro-Tools. People don't realise analogue had it's own dialogue, people read more, learned everything and mostly blew things up. That was the magic of Mic level to Line level, to output. I just heard your piece on Sony SRS-XB22 from phone to wireless. Run, don't walk. This is how to listen to compression. Fabulous Two! Outstanding guys!
Yes do this more often it's very cool to see the other side of the recording process, and for those as myself to write and record in my own home studio, it's very inspiring to see what recording gear your working with. I mean, yeah the Beatles mainly recoded on four tracks or two, though I think the white album was the first time they used an eight channel ( Track ) recorder. But yes please do this again. It is very informative and does help give me more ideas and I'm sure others out there too, AND ...you know someone is actually listening closely ....thanks guys! Have a great one.
Chaps, I absolutely loved this video. Reassured me that I’m not alone in my craziness. I have a bunch of isolated tracks and it’s astonishing what the finished product sounds like once you’ve heard the raw isolated studio track. If you have John and Paul’s “Don’t Let Me Down” vocal you know exactly what I’m talking about
I LOVE you guys! And your contributions to my Beatle idolatry are MOST appreciated . I could really dig on some early stuff like the cooolness of "No Reply" with it's jazz chords.. or Ask Me Why. I'd like to hear Neil speak about the bass in "I Me Mine" as played on the "Anthology" release. I love and admire your work I don't know where you guys are, but you have friends in New England.~ James
ah man I wish I could talk Beatles with you dudes, so cool you know your stuff. I don't get to find many people in person who are as passionate as me as well
This is such a rich recording. Thank you for sharing your process in detail.
Beautiful job on "If I Fell". Heard that last night for the first time. Perfecto.
This is one of my favourite videos in the history of RUclips. :)
My idea of heaven is having the time and gear to remake every Beatles song (including solo work). Apart from the joy of trying to recreate that magic, it's a fabulous musical education. I envy you dudes but I'm delighted for you too. Rock on!
Would love to see more Behind The Scenes videos like this!! Keep up your inspiring work!
Thanks guys for your incredible work. Great stuff!
I was going out of my mind with the faint persistent squeak through the video. I was thinking, lube the damn kick pedal already! But I think it’s Neil rocking the left leg in his squeaky chair. Lube the the damn chair Neil! 🤣
I love that David Spade has such an interest in the Beatles recording techniques.
😂 I joke, but honestly thank you guys so much for this
Great channel! Subscribed! And you guys look cool too. So refreshing to see that again in a band. 😊
You guys got some good banter, im loving it.
The effort you put into this pays off this is wonderful thanks
Love this, thank you! And your chair is very analogue sounding.
Great content guys love the hidden bits that you expose. Love the songs with two bass parts, wow revelation been doing same with my stuff
This is a super fun and informative video! I have been a pro tools user for years, and just getting into logic. Started on a tascam four track and have studied the beatles recording techniques for ever, so it all checks out: ). Also run my mixes through my four track and then to tape. I think its only eighth inch but the analog quality does help. Also those some of those old school tape machines work great for a revolution style guitar tone when cranking the preamps : ) i can get super clean glassy to superoverload.
You guys are amazing. I love your channel!
PS your final mix is really cool. Excellent playing, love you guys.
Fantastic video, loved the attention to detail.
Why the hell haven't I watched this before! This is a great video
The silverface trick on the snare is amazing! Thanks for sharing
It's on the whole kit - and every other instrument as well. You can't have a modeled cabinet - just purely a direct signal from the "head"
Great points about the energy they brought to their performances. That’s missing in a lot of gridded modern music. Excitement and real feeling you can’t get from a synth or drum machine. Even today many of the biggest hits rely on actual performances on actual instruments: Rolling in the Deep and Uptown Funk
Love this segment w you guys !
This was amazing! We'd love to hear your thoughts on how you produce every song you guys record!
You guys are cool! Love the passion! thanks for sharing!
Please, please, PLEASE cover "She Said She Said" ..that would be amazing! "Old Brown Shoe" would be another favorite. Keep up the good work, fellas! Cheers
Very interesting fellas. Really enjoyed..thanks for posting.
Man, you guys are thorough! You even got the squeaky drum throne effect! 🤣 Save that one for ADITL.
This was freakin cool. Glad I found this. The sounds are nice
great video!!.. although the irony of this meticulous approach to replicating such a classic sound whilst ignoring the noise of those unbelievably squeaky chairs, should not be lost..
Try as you might might, but we know that you and your Monkey DEFINITELY have something to hide :) Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Loved it. It would be very cool to just get all the different snare drum techniques and sounds on additional RUclips videos - for all Beatler-nerdia and to see how it can technically be done without paying EMI/Abbey Road studio prices or being independently wealthy.
Fascinating, but of course the big part of the Beatles' sound, is their raw talent, both as performers, and writers. Shared your highly inspired show on my social media. Twitter & FB.
Wow. Such detail for each instrument (and song) to recreate the environment in which they were recorded. BUT considering that most tribute bands do not make records, maybe a tutorial on how this expert knowledge is leveraged for live performances where it would seem unfeasible to change the instrument dynamics/setup for each song/era before it goes to the local PA system???
omg sick i was born lat i love 60s rock and you all putt this off epic
Fantastic. Loved it guys. Thank you. I'd love to see how you did 'Hard Days Night'.
You cats are cool ~ Fantastic groove and reproduction it's spot on !!!!
I've got that Mark II
Plus a Mark III
Thanks for the video I've always wondered about some of these things.
Man I wish I knew guys like you
Come on guys no thumbs down these guys are super cool super nice an so generous for sharing their time with us all thankyou so much this was beautifully done I heard a great engineer once tell me you know I recorded this track he played it too me and I was guessing all sorts off exotic stuff he laughed and showed me a crappy computer mic in the end he said knowledge and know how is king equipment is great but the know how allows you to be free and use what you have to achieve greatness once you know how 🌈⚡☮️
Legends! 💫💕
Hey Ken Scott actually made the DI box for the bass. not sure if it was his idea but hey he made it so. I give him the credit ha.
Fantastic... amazing sound, so close to studio 2 👍
There you go! You don't need expensive outboard gear, just the right instruments, amps and mics. I find especially the bass sound incredibly good, haven't heard anything like that since the original. Klaatu's John Woloschuk had a good sound, but that was produced by Terry Brown😊
Marvelous job! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Fantastic. We Brazilian We love your videos
That bass sound is insane spot on
awesome! that'd be cool to see an updated version if there's any new ones
Score - 9.9 That was absolutely incredible.
That is Amazing, guys
To reproduce the correct Beatles sound you MUST use the vintage EMI "brilliance box" parametric EQ points 2.7k, 3.5k, 10k and the REDD desk bass/treble. The 2.7k is very often on John's vocals and the electric guitars. The 10k brings snap to the snare drum and acoustic guitars. The 3.5k was hardly used as far as I can tell. The 1968 desk added an additional EQ point. The early stuff often has a 5k bump because the REDD desk was set to "pop" not flat "classical". People who do remixes (official and bootleg) always miss these EQs and that's why their mixes sound wonky. The home-brew people are using very narrow 20 band graphic equalization in Audacity (I don't use that) which does not work. You can't demix/remix something if you don't know what was done in the first place. ALSO the mix needs to be sent through some sort of multi-band compressor at the end so the mix pumps. Relying heavily on these things will get you to that vintage sound much faster. I often add a little harmonic restoration in a different DAW to add some high end sparkle and extension. You don't need to buy a single special plugin.
Really liked this video like I do with all your videos
Great stuff, love this vid. 😎👍🙏
If there's one thing I can say about the production, mixing aspects of the Beatles is that, it wasn't 100% fully thought out, calculated or strategic, it was simply experimental. This is why no one ever could replicate their sound, I mean not even them in their individual careers. Not saying this was a bad thing, but it may have been their secret weapon, that well, maybe they didn't even realise was their weapon. Everything about their approach was practically new. They truly were a one of a kind that we will never get again.
Very cool guys!
Great channel. Loved the odd mix solutions. Whatever works! I would lose the squeeky chair. 😀👍
Very good. I'm impressed.
Amazing video guys thank you
You guys need more videos like these
It's funny (and ironic). but Neil's squeaky chair sometimes sounds like the rooster at the beginning of Sgt. Pepper's Reprise. This video was fantastic! You guys are incredible!
This was really great! Would love to more of the later stuff but early will be great too
James Cunningham - more late would be great too, theres more to talk about. And I feel we picked a sort of obscure song to do such a detailed breakdown on haha
You picked a great song, I love your guys work and your re-creations are amazing and really interesting.
sounds great!
Great video guys
Thanks for this guys!
I’m excited for the “if I needed someone”
I like that the squeak from the kick pedal is in there. ✌🏻❤️😎
Great job ,I have the same Tascam 4 track,Im gonna try your method.
great job fellas!
Some incredible salad on these two guys. Beauties.
Awesome job !
And so young. This was great.
Outstanding!!! (/ from Germany)
awesome video! Please do one for recording the vocals + mixing chain :)
Great video!
Pretty impressive guys.
I am working on a Beatle tribute type album focusing on earlier stuff. As engineer and mixer I keep on finding that less is more.
Really great stuff
Admire the love you put into these recordings and great to see how you get the sound. Second time I’ve watched this. What audio interface do you use? Keep ‘em coming xx
Really cool!!
Thanks. This is really good. I'm rubbish at recording. But all my favourite production is on late '60s UK records and there's not that much to help me figure out how to get that sound. I'd love to find someone to explain how to sound like Let It Bleed, but the Beatles stuff certainly gives me a lot of food for thought.