Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club BandAmazon.com essential recording
Before
Sgt. Pepper, no one seriously thought of rock music as actual art. That all changed in 1967, though, when John, Paul, George and Ringo (with "A Little Help" from their friend, producer George Martin) created an undeniable work of art which remains, after 30-plus years, one of the most influential albums of all time. From Lennons evocative word/sound pictures (the trippy "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," the carnival-like "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite") and McCartneys music hall-styled "When Im 64," to Harrisons Eastern-leaning "Within You Without You," and the avant-garde mini-suite, "A Day in the Life,"
Sgt. Pepper was a milestone for both 60s music and popular culture.
--Billy AltmanAlbum Description
One of the most famous and influential albums ever recorded, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band had a huge impact on the music world, signaling the beginning of a new era of sophistication and maturity in rock. The musical experimentation was dynamic and fresh, several tracks were edited to create seamless transitions, and even the visual design was more elaborate than anything previously attempted. Producer George Martin and The Beatles searched for new sounds and studio effects. They added crowd sounds and animal cries from sound-effects recordings, sped up Paul McCartneys vocals in "When Im Sixty-Four" (to make him sound younger), and sustained a single piano chord for 40 seconds to end "A Day In The Life." The orchestrations, scored by Martin, were hailed by critics as bridging the gap between pop and classical music, and many people who had never bought a rock record bought Sgt. Peppers. EMI. 2005.
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Audio CD
Brand :Beatles
Label :Capitol
Manufacturer :Capitol
MPN :46442
ProductGroup :Music
Studio :Capitol
Publisher :Capitol
UPC :077774644228
EAN :0077774644228
Price :$18.98USD
Lowest Price :$9.95USD
