https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/producing-the-beatles--3131416enMusicCopyright Jason Kruppahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/45864bffa87447d97c16cacbe63e34d7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/producing-the-beatles--3131416Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:13:20 +0000Jason KruppaJason Kruppafeeds@spreaker.comThe podcast dedicated to exploring the untold story behind producer George Martin's revolutionary collaboration with The Beatles.falsee15d9ffa-3f4e-5015-a751-f44a9f851e27episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-paul-mccartney-and-wings-live-and-let-die--540960985b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:6478f3901766bf6ee8d5e60dMon, 05 Jun 2023 04:05:51 +0000Jason KruppaKozinn, co-author of The McCartney Legacy Volume 1, who takes us through all the details of the writing and recording process. We also learn how Paul debuted the song before the film’s release, we walk through George Martin’s Grammy-winning...1723false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-george-harrison-isn-t-it-a-pity--529154365b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:63a14f6e6501a75c105ef9f6Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:10:42 +0000Jason KruppaIn the second episode looking at the making of All Things Must Pass, we explore the recording of the largest production on the album. We hear from participants at the sessions, listen to outtakes and isolations, peek into Mal Evans’ diaries, and...1419false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-george-harrison-my-sweet-lord--495430185b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:626628d21679c8484e3ff12bMon, 25 Apr 2022 05:20:51 +0000Jason KruppaToday, the first of two episodes exploring the production of George Harrison’s first solo album, All Things Must Pass, with new research and interviews drawn from the book Ken Womack and I wrote on the making of the album. In this episode, we cover...2280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-john-lennon-love-s1-bonus-episode--435778965b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:60332cf35a30be43ec056889Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Jason KruppaIn the first bonus episode for Season 1, we step outside of our regular format and take a peek into solo Beatles territory, with a look at the recording of John Lennon’s song “Love” from his first post-Beatles solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band....1323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-nothing-is-real-strawberry-fields-forever-take-26--254000445b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5e93c9d921219916190d86d3Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:19:48 +0000Jason KruppaExamining the making of Strawberry Fields Forever, with special focus on George Martin's score for three cellos and four trumpets1641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-it-s-gonna-be-alright-the-revolution-trilogy-part-ii--190443235b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5d758fe36d7e84225d946ae2Mon, 09 Sep 2019 05:47:20 +0000Jason KruppaIn Part 2 of our look at the trio of songs titled “Revolution,” we dive into the recording of the electric guitar driven single version of the song.1413falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-it-s-gonna-be-alright-part-i--18608322










Sparked by the air of social upheaval in 1968, John's song "Revolution" spawned three very different recordings: “Revolution 1,” “Revolution 9,” and “Revolution” (the single version). Today in the first of a two part episode, we look at how “Revolution 1” gave birth to “Revolution 9,” and discover the mesmerizing missing link between the two. Former New York Times music critic Allan Kozinn helps us deconstruct “Revolution 9,” and to make sense of why John created such a challenging recording in the first place.



MUSIC“Gesang de Junglinge” by Karlheinz Stockhausen“Hymnen” by Karlheinz StockhausenSymphonic Etudes, Op 13, No XII by Robert Schumann, performed by Dame Myra Hess“O Clap Your Hands” by Ralph Vaughn WilliamsSymphony No. 7 by Jean Sibelius, performed by John Barbirolli“Awal Hamsa” by Farid al-AtrashREFERENCESKehew, Brian, and Ryan, Kevin. Recording The Beatles.Lewisohn, Mark. The Beatles Complete Recording Sessions.]]>5b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5d34015815cffe0001809f43Mon, 22 Jul 2019 06:26:12 +0000Jason KruppaJohn lying on the studio floor recording his vocal for “Revolution 1” (photo by Tony Bramwell) Sparked by the air of social upheaval in 1968, John's song "Revolution" spawned three very...










Sparked by the air of social upheaval in 1968, John's song "Revolution" spawned three very different recordings: “Revolution 1,” “Revolution 9,” and “Revolution” (the single version). Today in the first of a two part episode, we look at how “Revolution 1” gave birth to “Revolution 9,” and discover the mesmerizing missing link between the two. Former New York Times music critic Allan Kozinn helps us deconstruct “Revolution 9,” and to make sense of why John created such a challenging recording in the first place.



MUSIC“Gesang de Junglinge” by Karlheinz Stockhausen“Hymnen” by Karlheinz StockhausenSymphonic Etudes, Op 13, No XII by Robert Schumann, performed by Dame Myra Hess“O Clap Your Hands” by Ralph Vaughn WilliamsSymphony No. 7 by Jean Sibelius, performed by John Barbirolli“Awal Hamsa” by Farid al-AtrashREFERENCESKehew, Brian, and Ryan, Kevin. Recording The Beatles.Lewisohn, Mark. The Beatles Complete Recording Sessions.]]>2178falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/upcoming-side-project-sister-tempest-soundtrack--177065645b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5cbcd2bc038c4900019aa172Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:39:24 +0000Jason KruppaA brief message about an upcoming project I'm excited to be working on, and how you can contribute.124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-producing-an-unproduced-album-get-back-let-it-be--172849835b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5c85e6f6eb393173c6ec3933Mon, 11 Mar 2019 05:07:44 +0000Jason KruppaIn this episode, we discover what role George Martin played in the infamous Get Back sessions of January 1969, a project where John Lennon made clear they didn't want any of Martin's "production shit."2043falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-changing-speeds-the-varispeed-technique--165978965b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5c29cca1c2241bc8b4f1b52cMon, 31 Dec 2018 08:15:10 +0000Jason KruppaStarting in 1966, George Martin and The Beatles used varispeed – variable speed recording – to change the textures of their recordings to create a variety of effects.1202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-not-so-simple-from-me-to-you-and-other-early-singles--16264380


MUSIC“Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino“I Love You So: by Cliff Richard“Ringo’s Theme” by The George Martin OrchestraREFERENCESLewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions.Martin, George. With A Little Help From My Friends.Winn, John. Lifting Latches.McCartney on McCartney. BBC 6George Martin: The Interview (2001) ]]>5b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5bf36fcc88251bf85f8bedffTue, 20 Nov 2018 02:40:31 +0000Jason KruppaThe Beatles’ first four singles seem to be fairly straightforward live studio recordings, but George Martin expended a good bit of effort to polish these songs up for release. Today, we listen through the session tapes for The Beatles’ third single,...


MUSIC“Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino“I Love You So: by Cliff Richard“Ringo’s Theme” by The George Martin OrchestraREFERENCESLewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions.Martin, George. With A Little Help From My Friends.Winn, John. Lifting Latches.McCartney on McCartney. BBC 6George Martin: The Interview (2001) ]]>1254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-the-clarinet-score-for-when-i-m-sixty-four--160804185b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5bd6b9fa24a69425bd14e981Mon, 29 Oct 2018 08:44:21 +0000Jason KruppaWe re-record George Martin's clarinet score in a recording studio and examine the arrangement with Professor of Music John Reeks to see what makes it tick.1334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-the-beatles-on-multitrack-part-2--159632005b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5bc2e46815fcc00e13af6706Mon, 15 Oct 2018 06:20:35 +0000Jason KruppaThe Beatles push four-track to its limit, and finally make the jump to eight-track recording1069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-the-beatles-on-multitrack-part-1--15848629


REFERENCESLewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions.Martin, George. All You Need Is Ears.Martin, George. With A Little Help From My Friends.Ryan, Kevin and Kehew, Brian. Recording The Beatles.Winn, John. Way Beyond Compare: The Beatles’ Recorded Legacy, 1957-1965.]]>5b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5bb1c666652dea8b18e03959Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:12:11 +0000Jason KruppaOne of the most fascinating aspects of The Beatles’ career is how, with George Martin’s guidance, they advanced the art of recording as they went from twin track to four track to eight track tape. Today, we examine how The Beatles progressed from...


REFERENCESLewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions.Martin, George. All You Need Is Ears.Martin, George. With A Little Help From My Friends.Ryan, Kevin and Kehew, Brian. Recording The Beatles.Winn, John. Way Beyond Compare: The Beatles’ Recorded Legacy, 1957-1965.]]>1353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-look-at-him-working-writing-the-string-score-for-eleanor-rigby--15734833










George Martin’s score for “Eleanor Rigby” builds on the classical string quartet form that the producer introduced The Beatles to on the song “Yesterday.” In this episode, we examine the writing and recording of the score with cellist Karen Ray, and we also consider Martin’s unusual source of inspiration for this dramatic piece of music.



MUSIC“The Road,” from Fahrenheit 451 by Bernard Herrmann“Pavane for a Dead Princess” by Maurice Ravel“The Murder” from Psycho by Bernard HerrmannThe “Little” Fugue in G minor, by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by Dario Ronchi“Help Me Rhonda” by The Beach Boys“What A Friend We Have In Jesus” by Matt LemmlerREFERENCESLewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording SessionsMartin, George. All You Need Is EarsMartin, George. Playback.Martin, George. With A Little Help From My FriendsMiles, Barry. Many Years From NowPorter, Steven Clark. Rhythm and Harmony in the music of The Beatles (PhD dissertation, 1977)Rebello, Stephen. Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho Ryan, Kevin and Kehew, Brian. Recording The BeatlesShotton, Pete.  In My LifeSmith, Steven C.  A Heart at Fire’s Center]]>5b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5b9f4f3e352f5327a14b770bMon, 17 Sep 2018 07:20:09 +0000Jason KruppaA page from George Martin’s handwritten manuscript for “Eleanor Rigby” George Martin’s score for “Eleanor Rigby” builds on the classical string quartet form that the producer introduced The...










George Martin’s score for “Eleanor Rigby” builds on the classical string quartet form that the producer introduced The Beatles to on the song “Yesterday.” In this episode, we examine the writing and recording of the score with cellist Karen Ray, and we also consider Martin’s unusual source of inspiration for this dramatic piece of music.



MUSIC“The Road,” from Fahrenheit 451 by Bernard Herrmann“Pavane for a Dead Princess” by Maurice Ravel“The Murder” from Psycho by Bernard HerrmannThe “Little” Fugue in G minor, by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by Dario Ronchi“Help Me Rhonda” by The Beach Boys“What A Friend We Have In Jesus” by Matt LemmlerREFERENCESLewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording SessionsMartin, George. All You Need Is EarsMartin, George. Playback.Martin, George. With A Little Help From My FriendsMiles, Barry. Many Years From NowPorter, Steven Clark. Rhythm and Harmony in the music of The Beatles (PhD dissertation, 1977)Rebello, Stephen. Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho Ryan, Kevin and Kehew, Brian. Recording The BeatlesShotton, Pete.  In My LifeSmith, Steven C.  A Heart at Fire’s Center]]>1260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-wind-up-piano-the-in-my-life-solo-and-more--15628213






















George Martin's piano solo for In My Life (from The Complete Beatles Scores)



MUSICIn My Life – alternate organ soloThe Warsaw Concerto - Riccardo Caramella, solo pianoSadness - Matt LemmlerSpirits - Matt LemmlerHow High The Moon – Les Paul and Mary FordThe Chipmunks Song – The ChipmunksVolare – Charlie DrakeMisery – The BeatlesDo You Want To Know A Secret – Billy J Kramer at the DakotasFrom Russia With Love – Matt MonroA Hard Day’s Night – The BeatlesYou Never Give Me Your Money – The Beatles SOURCESDowdling, William.  Beatlesongs.Lewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording SessionsMartin, George. All You Need Is Ears.Martin, George. Playback.Winn, John. Way Beyond Compare: The Beatles’ Recorded Legacy, 1957-1965Womack, Kenneth. Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Early Years 1926-1966 ]]>5b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5b7dce7a4ae2372277165e7cMon, 03 Sep 2018 04:49:39 +0000Jason KruppaGeorge Martin’s memorable piano solo for “In My Life” was one of his favorite contributions to any Beatles recording. In this episode, we examine the special technique Martin used to capture this solo on tape, as well as how he used this same...






















George Martin's piano solo for In My Life (from The Complete Beatles Scores)



MUSICIn My Life – alternate organ soloThe Warsaw Concerto - Riccardo Caramella, solo pianoSadness - Matt LemmlerSpirits - Matt LemmlerHow High The Moon – Les Paul and Mary FordThe Chipmunks Song – The ChipmunksVolare – Charlie DrakeMisery – The BeatlesDo You Want To Know A Secret – Billy J Kramer at the DakotasFrom Russia With Love – Matt MonroA Hard Day’s Night – The BeatlesYou Never Give Me Your Money – The Beatles SOURCESDowdling, William.  Beatlesongs.Lewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording SessionsMartin, George. All You Need Is Ears.Martin, George. Playback.Winn, John. Way Beyond Compare: The Beatles’ Recorded Legacy, 1957-1965Womack, Kenneth. Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Early Years 1926-1966 ]]>1289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/producing-the-beatles-podcast-intro--156275615b04f72e96d455bcadf62b93:5b06ebd503ce6436fbf9d061:5b75ccc10ebbe88698c47e34Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:21:08 +0000Jason KruppaWelcome to the podcast dedicated to exploring the revolutionary collaboration between producer George Martin and The Beatles. Join us each episode as we not only discuss the making of Beatles songs from their producer's point of view, but also examine...111falsefull