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Abbey Road: The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio (with a foreword by Paul McCartney)

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In some ways the book shows how the four Beatles had developed and grown artistically and in other ways in the six-plus years that they had banded together and risen in popularity, and how what had succeeded for them before with their manager and producer, now was falling away due essentially to new musical talents that were coming up as well as new issues involving politics, and finances. It may have begun life as an affluent suburban house, but it soon became a creative hub renowned around the world as a place where great music, ground-breaking sounds and unforgettable tunes were forged - nothing less than a witness to, and a key participant in, the history of popular music itself.

Beatles fans never pass up an opportunity to read a new book about the group, no matter how many others they have read in the past. The Beatles are endlessly fascinating and even after all these years, when one might wonder what there might be left to talk about that hasn’t already been analyzed to death, it turns out there are always fresh angles to explore and discuss.As producer George Martin updated EMI studio to the re-named Abbey Road studios in February 1969 to new digital recording capabilities from the dated tube-type boards, the sound difference became apparent to all the musicians as well as the engineers. The sound seemed mellower in many ways to all as the highs were basically clipped in the EQ output and the lows lost much of the punchy feel that was present with the old boards. Don't let the 3-star fool you. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There was a little more focus on the technical aspects of recording, sound engineering, and production than I expected. Should have guessed that from the title. It is amazing how this album came together, considering everything going on behind the scenes. The exciting studio wizardry juxtaposed against the turmoil within the band’s stratosphere, shows the various ways the music is symbolic and a mirror into the lives of the group at that time. While so many things The Beatles did musically inspired people and blazed trails artistically, The Abbey Road album influenced the way music was made and continued to be an example for years to come.

A converted Georgian townhouse, Abbey Road Studios has been a recording studio since 1929. Initially called EMI Recording Studios, it was a popular spot for musicians of various genres and was the primary recording home for The Beatles in the 1960s. Later, as an homage to The Beatles, the studio rebranded to Abbey Road Studios and it remains an active and renowned recording studio to this day. What is the nearest tube station to Abbey Road? Regent’s Park. One of London’s best parks is a short 15-minute walk from Abbey Road. Regent’s Park is home of the London Zoo, and Queen Mary's Rose Gardens. Of course, the Alan Parsons name drop may also be of interest to those who were not aware of his participation in the making of this album. His most notable claim to fame, besides his own personal projects, was his work on ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ by Pink Floyd- and for his work on the Lord of the Rings movies. Only available days and times will be shown. If your preferred date is not available why not look at booking a bulky waste collection instead at www.westlondonbulkywaste.com. The overriding ego-driven rift between the Beatles had been coming to a head for some time, since the untimely death of manager Brian Epstein, and without the man’s insightful acumen the band had been moving forward artistically unfocused, but financially losing much of the royalties coming to them. When the clash between Paul and the other three, John, George and Ringo emerged concerning management between either Allen Klein or John Eastman wedged the band apart, they continued to produce musical product essentially to keep the money coming in.

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In February 1969, the Beatles began working on what became their final album together. Abbey Road introduced a number of new techniques and technologies to the Beatles' sound, and included "Come Together," "Something," and "Here Comes the Sun," which all emerged as classics. The author presents and, as far as I’m concerned, hands-down triumphs, in selling me on his argument in Solid State: The Story of “Abbey Road” and the End of the Beatles that expounds that 1) the Beatles as a group, and 2) Abbey Road as an album are the clear catalyst that moved the entire recording industry forward by leaps and bounds as it relates to Western (and maybe even World?) music. In 1969, the group was coming apart at the seams. While the machine still rolled on, they were in the process of mentally and emotionally divorcing themselves from each other and the group as a whole, having moved on to other planes- at least spiritually, if not bodily. All building and demolition material including plasterboard, tiles, windows, doors, timber and wooden flooringYou’ve completed your trip to Abbey Road… now what? Depending on whether you book a studio tour, visitors can expect to spend 30 minutes to a few hours in Abbey Road Studios. A fun trip, sure, but not exactly a full day. The title of this book, Solid State, refers to the transition in the 1960s in popular music from vacuum tube amplifiers to solid semiconductors, which opened up a world of innovation in music production and sound quality. It also serves as a metaphor for what the Beatles did to popular music - they left the old methods in the dust and paved the way for just about every musician and performer who followed them. Even if you aren’t a diehard fan of The Beatles, this book will still hold your interest, especially if you have any knowledge of recording technology or music history.

Abbey Road has long been my favorite album by The Beatles, even more than their epic Sgt. Pepper. In this light, I knew little about their making of this epic album. For a total disclaimer, I'm already biased about this album. Image Credit: Getty Images, Alex Robinson Photography. Image Location: Primrose Hill Is Abbey Road worth a visit? On 18 June, the Government announced legislation changes to allow householders to deposit ‘DIY’ waste at Household Reuse & Recycling Centres for free. We are waiting for the Government to provide detail on exactly how and when the legislation will change. In the meantime, we will continue current charging policies for DIY waste disposal, and we appreciate your support in adhering to our existing policies I can really recommend this book. Whether you are a true fan, or just trying to learn something new about the music of the Beatles, I'm certain you'll enjoy it. I absolutely loved it. Primrose Hill. Just on the northern edge of Regent’s Park, Primrose Hill has one of the best views of London.We have a zero tolerance approach to verbal and physical abuse of our staff. Please respect our staff who are working hard to provide a service for you. We are now collecting some items for reuse and redistribution to local community groups/activities including laptops, some furniture, baby items and bicycles. Ask staff for more details. This is a wonderfully detailed account of the making of The Beatles' album "Abbey Road" - in fact, for a layman like myself, the level of detail is perhaps a little over the top at times, but for true fans - which may be the primary target audience of the book - I am sure that all details are welcome or even necessary.

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