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 Post subject: [2018-09-04] George Martin “Sound Pictures: The Later Years 1966-2016” hardcover by 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.

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 Post subject: [2018-09-04] George Martin “Sound Pictures: The Later Years 1966-2016” hardcover by Kenneth Womack
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The sequel to "Maximum Volume: The Early Years 1926-1966", which I thought was an excellent read.

This will tide me over till Mark Lewisohn's "Tune In Vol 2" comes out in 2023, ugh...

Don't tell me how the story ends !!


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 Post subject: [2018-09-04] George Martin “Sound Pictures: The Later Years 1966-2016” hardcover by Kenneth Womack
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Rokin Robin of Locksley wrote:
This will tide me over till Mark Lewisohn's "Tune In Vol 2" comes out in 2023, ugh...

Is this an official postponement? Volume 2 had originally been announced as "probably 2020", and while I can't say I'm surprised that three years has been added to the schedule, I hadn't seen an actual announcement to that effect.

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 Post subject: [2018-09-04] George Martin “Sound Pictures: The Later Years 1966-2016” hardcover by Kenneth Womack
PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:04 am 
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Rokin Robin of Locksley wrote:
This will tide me over till Mark Lewisohn's "Tune In Vol 2" comes out in 2023, ugh...

Is this an official postponement? Volume 2 had originally been announced as "probably 2020", and while I can't say I'm surprised that three years has been added to the schedule, I hadn't seen an actual announcement to that effect.

The previous most recent release date I had seen for Vol 2 had been 2020 or 2021. However, an attendee at 'an evening with Mark Lewisohn' last week posted that Mark said his latest 'estimate' for Vol 2 is maybe another 5 years, and for Vol 3 maybe 2030...


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 Post subject: [2018-09-04] George Martin “Sound Pictures: The Later Years 1966-2016” hardcover by Kenneth Womack
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Rokin Robin of Locksley wrote:
The previous most recent release date I had seen for Vol 2 had been 2020 or 2021. However, an attendee at 'an evening with Mark Lewisohn' last week posted that Mark said his latest 'estimate' for Vol 2 is maybe another 5 years, and for Vol 3 maybe 2030...

Ouch!! :ohno: If I've correctly interpreted the actuarial tables, there's a good chance I won't live to see Vol 3. I guess I'll need to be more careful than I'd anticipated - maybe that will stretch things out.

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 Post subject: [2018-09-04] George Martin “Sound Pictures: The Later Years 1966-2016” hardcover by Kenneth Womack
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We'll all have to exercise more, and eat more veggies, ugh...


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