joshnich Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I recently picked up the 50th Anniversary edition of the Beatles White Album. Its a remaster by Martins son, Giles Martin. It's really really good. But was is more than really good is that in the deluxe edition, there is a third CD "Esher Demos" These are all acoustic demos recorded on a reel to reel at George Harrison's house in Esher. It is FANTASTIC. Basically the 4 of them playing songs to each other. There are 27 tracts including an all acoustic While my Guitar Gently Weeps. Incredible stuff. Even the thebes among us would have to admit to a degree of talent being demonstrated on these demos! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 So its on CD right? In your opinion did Giles do a good remaster? Or squash the life out of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Thebes loves the Beatles... Sent me my 60th ann. PWK coaster won in his Beatles trivia contest... And btw, congrats on your white album and extra tracks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, babadono said: So its on CD right? In your opinion did Giles do a good remaster? Or squash the life out of it? Yes its on CD. And no Giles didnt squash the life out of it - in fact he opened it up (if that is a technical recording term!). I think he did a fantastic job. Its like listening to an improved old friend! It is also available digitally and on vinyl. Not all packages include the "esher session" cuts. But I believe there are versions of the LP and digital that do. I had to go to two record stores to find the 3 cd version. J 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Lol. I knew this would be about the Beatles before I even read it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 25 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: Lol. I knew this would be about the Beatles before I even read it. Indeed it is...Blackbird and others abound. Wonder if they played it in reverse on the CD. Maybe not so... LP sounds interesting...Just one of them things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeloManiac Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I listened to it in streaming. Great album. The remastered songs are now in stereo, while the original album was mono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I read a long article about Giles taking the earliest tapes they had in the archives to get as many separate trcks for the songs as possible, i.e., songs that were recorded on 4 track and mixed to another 4 track so more parts could be added. He would look for thr original 4 track. It's a credit to the studio that they hadn't reused the tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parlophone1 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Bought a CD last week. Never had a chance to listen early recordings. This remaster sound fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Isn't Thebes the President of the East Coast Beatles Fan Club? 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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