![]() In comparison, Lennon's contributions seem fewer, and a couple of them are a little slight but his major statements are stunning. He dominates the album in terms of compositions, setting the tone for the album with his unabashed melodicism and deviously clever arrangements. Not once does the diversity seem forced - the genius of the record is how the vaudevillian "When I'm 64" seems like a logical extension of "Within You Without You" and how it provides a gateway to the chiming guitars of "Lovely Rita." There's no discounting the individual contributions of each member or their producer, George Martin, but the preponderance of whimsy and self-conscious art gives the impression that Paul McCartney is the leader of the Lonely Hearts Club Band. Pepper, in many ways, refines that breakthrough, as the Beatles consciously synthesized such disparate influences as psychedelia, art-song, classical music, rock & roll, and music hall, often in the course of one song. Plus a replica of the original card insert and two bonus posters.With Revolver, the Beatles made the Great Leap Forward, reaching a previously unheard-of level of sophistication and fearless experimentation. Illustrations include photographs from the recording sessions, handwritten lyrics and Abbey Road documentation. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band plus 'Strawberry Fields Forever' and 'Penny Lane'.ġ44-page hardback book featuring an introduction by Sir Paul McCartney, comprehensive song-by-song details and recording information, in-depth essays about the design of the cover, the album's musical innovations and its historical context. 2017 Giles Martin 5.1 surround sound mix and high-resolution stereo audio in 96KHz/24bit of Sgt. Restored promotional films for 'A Day In The Life', 'Strawberry Fields Forever' and 'Penny Lane'. Pepper, including interviews with Paul, George and Ringo and fascinating in-the-studio footage introduced by George Martin. Also contains the original 1967 mono mix of the album and bonus tracks including three previously unreleased mixes.įully restored 1992 documentary The Making of Sgt. Newly mixed from the original four-track tapes, most of the material is previously unreleased. ![]() Pepper Sessions on 2 CDs with over 100 minutes of audio illustrating how the album was created. A new stereo mix of the album by Giles Martin. ![]()
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