Winterlude
Seems like I have hit another dry spell probably brought on by the depressing winter we have been having this year here in Madcity. Record snowfall for the season already, and no sign yet of the Spring that Jimmy the Groundhog promised us back on February 2nd. While I waited for a break in the weather and some songwriting inspiration,
I started on a book my son recommended as a fresh perspective on the Beatles and their music. It was written by Geoff Emerick (with some professional help), who was there at EMI studios to witness and help record much of their music from the beginning through Abby Road, their last album together. As they grew as recording artists, he grew as well as a recording engineer. His insight into how many of their songs and albums came together is fascinating. Even the technical stuff was useful for an amateur like me trying to capture better sounds in my little home studio. So, if you are suffering from cabin fever and need a diversion, I recommend this bit of music history even if you have already read a ton of Beatles books and articles.
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