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How Good It Is142: Anthony RobustelliThis week I've got something extra-special for you. It's an interview with Anthony Robustelli, whom I got to speak with recently via Skype.
Anthony is a musician who has toured with lots of big-name performers, he's written books about Steely Dan and The Beatles (with more to come currently on the back burner), he's got a Beatles-based podcast that takes a whole new look at them, and his latest project is a 3D animated rock opera that takes place in the ashes of the 2016 election. Whether your politics lean red or blue, you'll probably find it fun (though admittedly it's...2021-05-031h 00
The Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #102 - Beatles Authors Part 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.
For the 100th episode of The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown I decided to do things a bit differently and invited a few friends, who also happen to be esteemed Beatles authors, to pick two songs and tell me what it is that makes them do special. I've only had a guest on once before when my daughter El...2018-12-1258 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #101 - Beatles Authors Part 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.
For the 100th episode of The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown I decided to do things a bit differently and invited a few friends, who also happen to be esteemed Beatles authors, to pick two songs and tell me what it is that makes them do special. I've only had a guest on once before when my daughter Ella, a f...2018-12-1253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #100 - Beatles Authors Part 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.
For the 100th episode of The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown I decided to do things a bit differently and invited a few friends, who also happen to be esteemed Beatles authors, to pick two songs and tell me what it is that makes them do special. I've only had a guest on once before when my daughter Ella, a f...2018-12-1254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #99 - A Tribute to Geoff EmerickThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #99 focuses on the work of engineer Geoff Emerick.
2018-12-1259 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #98 - The Recording Sessions Volume 7 - Walls and Bridges Part 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #98 is part one of a series that focuses on the recording sessions for John Lennon’s Walls and Bridges LP.
2018-12-1254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #97 - Shea Stadium Unadorned2018-08-2952 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #96 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 5 - The Classics2018-08-2953 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #95 - Paul McCartney Live Volume 4 - The Rehearsals at The Barn at The Mill Part 22018-08-2954 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #94 - The Recording Sessions Volume 6 - How Do You SleepThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For episode #94 we're going to spend an evening in the studio with John Lennon, George Harrison, pianist Nicky Hopkins, bassist Klaus Voorman and drummer Alan White as they perfect Lennon's scathing song "How Do You Sleep" from his second solo album Imagine.
2018-05-3056 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #93 - McCartney Live Volume 3 - The Rehearsals at The Barn at The Mill Part 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For episode #93 we go behind the scenes of the Paul McCartney's 1989 world tour, his first in thirteen years, to the rehearsal studio and hear the band preparing at the barn at the mill in Sussex in April and May of 1989.
2018-05-3051 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #92 - The Beatles Mashups and Remixes Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. In 2000 George Harrison discussed the idea of using the Beatles music for a Cirque De Soleil show with his friend Guy Laliberté, the co-founder of Cirque De Soleil. Three years later an agreement was made between McCartney, Starr, Harrison's widow Olivia and Lennon's widow Yoko Ono to create LOVE, a show that was the first of its kind.
But b...2018-05-2954 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #91 - The Alternate Let It BeThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #91 presents an alternate version of the Let It Be LP.
2018-05-2955 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #90 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 6 - George Harrison VocalistThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On February 25th, 2018 George Harrison would have turned 75. To celebrate we’re going to focus on George Harrison vocalist for our 6th edition of The George Harrison Sessions.
2018-03-1354 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #89 - The Complete Apple Rooftop ConcertThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For Episode #89 we’re going to hear the entire show from the Apple rooftop on January 30th, 1969 including camera announcements, between song chatter, warm ups, and multiple takes of the songs performed.
2018-03-1352 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #88 - The Recording Sessions Volume 5The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For this episode we're going to follow the development of two songs in the studio with Volume 5 of the Beatles Recording Sessions. We'll focus on the debut single on the Apple label, arguably the first power ballad McCartney's "Hey Jude," and a McCartney track from the White Album, "I Will."
2018-03-1351 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #87 - The RIngo Starr Sessions Volume 5 - Solo Beatle CollaborationsThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Ringo Starr was awarded a knighthood by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her 2018 New Year honors list joining former band mate Paul McCartney and ex-Beatles producer George Martin, who received the honor in 1997 and 1996 respectively. To celebrate this milestone we’re going to focus on Starr’s collaborations with each member of the Beatles after their break-up.
2018-03-1355 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #86 - A Tribute to Pat DiNizio and The SmithereensThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On December 12, 2017 singer/songwriter and founding member of Power Pop band The Smithereens Pat DiNizio passed away at the age of 62. The band had always played Beatles covers in their set, but in 2007 they truly demonstrated their fandom by releasing Meet The Smithereens, a track by track interpretation of the Beatles 1964 debut album on Capitol Records Meet The Beatles. The...2018-01-0457 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #85 - Lennon and Harrison Guitarists Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #85 is the first of many to focus on John Lennon and George Harrison as guitarists.
2018-01-0453 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #84 - Paul McCartney Bassist Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. When people speak of Paul McCartney, his accomplishments as a songwriter and singer are usually mentioned first. His expertise as a bass player is often taken for granted. Episode #84 will continue our exploration of Paul McCartney the bass player with songs from 1966 and 1967, a period where his development as a player, and the sound of his bass on record, reached...2018-01-0451 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #83 - Paul McCartney Bassist Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. When people speak of Paul McCartney, his accomplishments as a songwriter and singer are usually mentioned first. His expertise as a bass player is often taken for granted, so for this show we're going to focus on this aspect of his musicianship in the first of multiple episodes to showcase this particular talent.
2018-01-0454 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #82 - A Tribute to Tom PettyThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On October 2nd, 2017 we lost another musician that has been a staple of classic rock radio for over 40 years, Tom Petty. Throughout his post Beatles career Harrison’s musical collaborators were often close friends as well, and that goes for Tom Petty. It’s no wonder that Petty and fellow Traveling Wilbury Jeff Lynne inducted George Harrison into the Rock and...2018-01-0459 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #81 - London Town StrippedThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #81 is an alternate version of Wings’ 1978 LP London Town featuring early demos and alternate mixes.
2018-01-0455 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #80 - A Tribute To Steely Dan's Walter BeckerThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On September 3rd, 2017 the world lost one of the most respected and admired American songwriters and musicians, Walter Becker. Along with partner Donald Fagen Becker wrote some of the most memorable songs from the 1970s that have not only become a staple of classic rock radio but have been revered by fans and critics alike. Episode #80 is a celebration of...2018-01-0456 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #79 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 4The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #78 is the fourth show to feature songs from the infamous Get Back sessions.
2018-01-0454 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #78 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #78 is the third show to feature songs from the infamous Get Back sessions.
2018-01-0453 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #77 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 5: All Things Must Pass - The Acoustic DemosThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For our fifth George Harrison episode we'll feature his acoustic demos recorded in preparation for 1970’s All Things Must Pass LP.
2018-01-0453 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #76 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 4: Can't Fight LightningThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #76, the fourth to focus on Ringo Starr, delves into his unreleased album 1981’s Can’t Fight Lightning.
2018-01-0454 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #75 - McCartney Live Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Paul McCartney’s 75th birthday Episode #75 moves from the studio to the stage with Volume 2 of McCartney live. Last time we did this on The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown we compared 70s versions with more modern takes of four different songs from various concerts. This show features tracks from the 1980 concert film Rockshow, filmed during Wings 1976 North American Tour.2018-01-0453 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #74 - The Beatles Recording Sessions Volume 4The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For Episode #74 We’re going to continue to explore multiple takes of three Beatles songs – “Misery,” “Thank You Girl,” and “She’s A Woman” – with Volume 4 of the Beatles Recording Sessions.
2018-01-0455 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #73 - The Beatles Recording Sessions Volume 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #73 delves deep into the recording of three Beatles songs – one each from 1963, 1964, and 1965 with Volume 3 of the Beatles Recording Sessions.
2018-01-0453 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #72 - Recording Sessions Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #72 follows the recording sessions for three songs through their numerous takes to completion from 1963 and 1964: “There’s A Place,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”
2018-01-0457 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #71 - The Musical Children Of The BeatlesThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. A completely different spin on The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown. For this show we’ll play some Beatles cover songs by a number of musicians that are extremely close to each of the Beatles: their children. And who better to serve as my first co-host on the show but another extremely talented musician – my daughter Ella Vita Paige Robustelli.
2018-01-0454 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #71 - The Musical Children Of The BeatlesThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. A completely different spin on The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown. For this show we’ll play some Beatles cover songs by a number of musicians that are extremely close to each of the Beatles: their children. And who better to serve as my first co-host on the show but another extremely talented musician – my daughter Ella Vita Paige Robustelli.
2018-01-0454 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #70 - Magical Mystery Tour 50th AnniversaryThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. There has been quite a bit of hype about the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. But that wasn’t the only important project the group worked on in 1967. While the Magical Mystery Tour film was initially panned by critics and fans alike, the music created for the film, as well as th...2018-01-0454 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #69 - Control Room Monitor Mixes Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. This show's going to put you in the control room with our first episode to feature control room monitor mixes. You might ask "What are control room monitor mixes?" They are recordings made while an artist is listening back to rough mixes of tracks that they've recorded. Often they include the artists discussing the song and arrangement and might even...2018-01-0255 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #68 - The Steely Dan Multi-Track MeltdownThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate the release of my latest book, The Steely Dan FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About This Elusive Band, I’m going to stretch out a bit with this show focusing on the music of one of my favorite bands, other than the Beatles. While Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, nor other original Dan members Denny Dias, or J...2018-01-0257 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #67 - The Single-Tracked BeatlesThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For this show we’re going to strip away the overdubs and feature the pure, single tracked vocals from a number of Beatles tracks from 1963 to 1965. This more intimate look at the Beatles as vocalists shows how double tracking changed the sound of the finished productions and gives insight into what these songs would have sounded like had the group co...2018-01-0254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #66 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 8 (The Vocalist)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. It’s been over thirty-six years since the world lost John Lennon. We’re going to pay tribute to the founder of the Beatles with our eighth show to showcase the talents of Lennon and focus on something that Lennon was never satisfied with, his voice. Although many believe that he has one of the finest voices in rock and roll...2018-01-0254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #65 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 4 - Living In The Material WorldThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #65, the fourth to focus on George Harrison, takes a closer look at the follow up to All Things Must Pass, 1973’s Living in the Material World.
2018-01-0256 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #64 - Leon Russell Tribute ShowThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On November 13, 2016 multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Leon Russell passed away. During his illustrious career he worked with all of the Beatles except for McCartney. This show focuses on his work with the solo Beatles as well as some of his other tracks as a solo artist and session musician.
2018-01-0254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #63 - The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown Without The Beatles Volume 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #63 is the third Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown show without any Beatles or solo Beatles songs. Instead we focused on material from groups and artists that the Beatles worked with either as a group or during their solo career including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Cheap Trick, Dire Straits, The Police, Billy Joel, and Steely Dan.
2018-01-0255 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #62 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 7The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #62 is part two of the John Lennon birthday celebration, our seventh episode to feature his work. On this show we’ll hear both Beatles and solo tracks.
2018-01-0251 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #61 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 6 (Solo Years)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #61 is a John Lennon birthday celebration, our sixth episode to feature his work. For this show we'll focus on Lennon's solo career.
2018-01-0252 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #60 - The Beatles Demos Volume 4 (Solo Years)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #60 is our fourth show to focus on demos by the Beatles with this show showcasing their solo years.
2018-01-0250 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #59 - The Beatles Demos Volume 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #59 is our third show to focus on demos by the Beatles.
2018-01-0254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #58 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Ringo Starr's 76th birthday we're going to play some live tracks from a 2008 concert with his All Starr Band as well as a couple of tracks from The Concert For George.
2018-01-0253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #57 - John Lennon Guitarist Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #57 focuses on an element of the Beatles music that is often skipped over when discussing what made the band so special: John Lennon’s guitar playing.
2018-01-0255 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #56 - The Paul McCartney Sessions Volume 4 (The Solo Years)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #56 features tracks from three of McCartney's most underrated albums from the late '80s and early '90s, Press to Play, Flowers in the Dirt, and Off the Ground.
2018-01-0250 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #55 - The George Martin Orchestrations Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On March 8th, 2016 producer George Martin passed away at the age of 90. Episode #55 celebrates his groundbreaking work as an orchestrator and producer during the Beatles' illustrious career.
2018-01-0252 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #54 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate what would have been George Harrison's 73rd birthday episode #54 will highlight some of his milestones as a Beatle and as a solo artist.
2018-01-0251 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #53 - Glenn Frey Tribute ShowThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #53 celebrates the music of Glenn Frey after his death on January 18th, 2016.
2018-01-0258 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #52 - David Bowie Tribute ShowThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #52 celebrates the music of David Bowie, a collaborator and friend of the Beatles, after his death on January 10th, 2016.
2018-01-0255 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #51 - The Beatles Christmas Records Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #51 is the second volume to focus on the Beatles Christmas records as well as various holiday wishes from the Fab Four.
2018-01-0254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #50 - The Beatles Christmas Records Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #50 is the first volume to focus on the Beatles Christmas records as well as various holiday wishes from the Fab Four.
2018-01-0250 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #49 - Back to the EggThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #49 features remixes of Wings' often forgotten, and last LP, Back to the Egg.
2018-01-0253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #48 - Rubber Soul 50th Anniversary ShowThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #48 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Rubber Soul.
2018-01-0254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #47 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 2 (All Things Must Pass)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #47 is the second of many George Harrison special editions of the show. This episode features cuts from his 1970 triple LP All Things Must Pass.
2018-01-0254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #46 - McCartney Live Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #46 is the first to feature Paul McCartney's live output comparing performances from the '70s until the present.
2018-01-0251 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #45 - The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown Without the Beatles Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #45 revisits an idea first explored on episode #34, a Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown show without any Beatles or solo Beatles songs. Instead we focused on material from groups and artists that the Beatles worked with either as a group or during their solo career including Derek and the Dominoes, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, and the W...2018-01-0253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #44 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 5 (The Solo Years)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #44, The John Lennon Sessions Volume 5, features tracks from his solo career.
2018-01-0253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #43 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 4 (The Solo Years)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #43, The John Lennon Sessions Volume 4, features tracks from his solo career.
2017-12-2854 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #42 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 3The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #42, The John Lennon Sessions Volume 3, focuses on his Beatle years.
2017-12-2252 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #41 - Imagine Remixed
The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. Episode #41 is a complete remix of Lennon's 1971 album Imagine.
2017-12-2254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #40 - Live at the Fest for Beatles Fans Chicago 2015 Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. While I was enjoying life in London and Liverpool I decided to do something completely different for episodes #39 and #40. During the weekend of the 14th of August of 2015 the Fest for Beatles fans took place in Chicago and I presented two live Multi-Track Meltdowns. For episode #40 we'll hear the second of those live shows, but we'll start with an acapella mix...2017-12-2254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #39 - Live at the Fest for Beatles Fans Chicago 2015 Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. While I was enjoying life in London and Liverpool I decided to do something completely different for episodes #39 and #40. During the weekend of the 14th of August of 2015 the Fest for Beatles fans took place in Chicago and I presented two live Multi-Track Meltdowns. For episode #39 we'll hear the first of those live shows, but we'll start with an acapella mi...2017-12-2253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #38 - Mixed Bag #8The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #38 is a mixed bag featuring Beatles songs and solo cuts from 1964 to 2005.
2017-12-2255 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownEpisode #37 - The Lennon Demos Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.S. issuing John Lennon a Green Card episode #37 will feature demo and home recordings Lennon made during his years as a Beatles.
2017-12-2254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #36 - The Beatles Demos Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #36 is the first of myriad episodes to deal with the Beatles' demo recordings.
2017-12-2254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #35 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Ringo Starr's 75th birthday Episode #35, the Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 2 will feature some of his highlights as a singer, songwriter, and drummer.
2017-12-2253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #33 - The Paul McCartney Sessions Volume 3 (The Solo Years)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #33 is the third episode to focus on Paul McCartney, and the second to celebrate his solo career.
2017-12-2253 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #32 - The Paul McCartney Sessions Volume 2 (The Solo Years)The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #32 is the second episode to focus on Paul McCartney, but the first to celebrate his solo career.
2017-12-2254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #31 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band PlusThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #31 features remixes of the entire album that many believe is the Beatles masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, along with the single recorded during the sessions and a Harrison song that was dropped from the running order.
2017-12-2254 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #30 - The Beatles and Their ContemporariesThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #30 juxtaposes the Beatles music with numerous contemporaries including the Who, the Doors, and The Rolling Stones.
2017-12-2153 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #29 - Two for One RemixesThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #29 features two remixes of each Beatles song – three from A Hard Day's Night, four from Beatles for Sale, and three from HELP!
2017-12-2154 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #28 - The BBC Sessions Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #27 is Volume 2 of the BBC Sessions featuring rarely heard tracks, recording sessions, and interviews from the BBC archives.
2017-12-2153 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #27 - The BBC Sessions Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #27 is Volume 1 of the BBC Sessions featuring rarely heard tracks, recording sessions, and interviews from the BBC archives.
2017-12-2154 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #26 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Ringo Starr's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Episode #26 is the first of many episodes to focus on Starr featuring some of his most memorable moments as a drummer, singer, and songwriter during his Beatle years.
2017-12-2154 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #25 - The White Album Sessions Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #25 is part two of The White Album sessions featuring demos, remixes, and sessions for tracks that were worked on for their 1968 eponymous LP.
2017-12-2152 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #24 - The White Album Sessions Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #24 is part one of The White Album sessions featuring demos, remixes, and sessions for tracks that were worked on for their 1968 eponymous LP.
2017-12-2153 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #23 - Mixed Bag #7The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #23 features songs from their debut LP through the White Album. One of the highlights is an extended version of "Flying."
2017-12-2153 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #22 - Mixed Bag #6The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #22 is a Mixed Bag show featuring not only Beatles songs but solo cuts from Lennon and McCartney.
2017-12-2151 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #21 - The A Cappella Show Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #21 is the first show to feature a cappella versions of Beatles songs highlighting their fabulous vocal abilities.
2017-12-2054 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #20 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #20 is the first of many George Harrison special editions of the show.
2017-12-2053 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #19 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #19 is the second of numerous future shows to deal with the infamous Get Back sessions. One of the highlights is a mini concert by Billy Preston singing and playing piano as the Beatles take a break.
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The Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #18 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #18 is the first of myriad shows to deal with the infamous Get Back sessions.
2017-12-2054 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #17 - The Tender Sides of Lennon and McCartney and the Opposite from HarrisonThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #17 features some of McCartney and Lennon’s lighter material along with some of Harrison’s bitter moments. McCartney does however turn in a comedic song about a psychopathic killer.
2017-12-2052 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode 16 - The Recording Sessions 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #16 follows the recording sessions dedicated to three songs from 1963 and 1964: “Hold Me Tight,” “From Me to You,” and “I’m a Loser.”
2017-12-2054 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #15 - BBC, Live in Sweden, and MoreThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #15 features not only songs from their BBC radio shows, but also the recording sessions behind them. We’ll also play a couple of isolated mixes from a live show in Sweden in 1964 as well as some other remixed Beatles tracks and solo cuts.
2017-12-2053 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTMEpisode #14 - Christmas Music, Get Back Sessions, and the Abbey Road MedleyThe Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #14 features some Christmas songs, a few from the Get Back sessions, and the Abbey Road Medley.
2017-12-1953 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #13 - Mixed Bag #5The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #13 features a number of early Beatles compositions, as well as some later tracks, but the highlight is the demo of “I’m in Love” followed by the Fourmost’s single, which reached number seventeen on the U.K. charts. We’ll also hear a fully realized version by the band Apple Jam from their album Off the Beatle Track that sound...2017-12-1953 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #12 - The John Lennon Sessions #2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #12 is the second part dedicated to John Lennon's music from his Beatle days as well as his solo career.
2017-12-1954 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #11 - The John Lennon Sessions #1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #11 is the first of two parts dedicated to John Lennon's music from his Beatle days as well as his solo career.
2017-12-1952 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #10 - The Evolution of "Strawberry Fields Forever"The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #10 follows the evolution of "Strawberry Fields Forever" from its inception to the final product.
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The Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #9 - The Paul McCartney Sessions Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #9 features McCartney tracks from his Beatles and Wings years.2017-12-1852 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #8 - Revolver Deconstructed Volume 2The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #8 is second episode to delve deep into the Revolver LP.2017-12-1854 minThe Beatles Multi-Track MeltdownMTM Episode #7 - Revolver Deconstructed Volume 1The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #7 is the first of two episodes to delve deep into the Revolver LP.2017-12-1853 min
Inside MusiCastAnthony RobustelliAnthony Robustelli’s path to music started at a very early age. His father was the leader of a big band and music was always prominent with a variety of instruments always at his fingertips. Anthony’s career includes the role of musical director for Gloria Gaynor, a touring stint with Michael Franti and Spearhead, along with several solo projects under his belt. It’s no secret that Anthony is in ardent fan of Steely Dan. In fact, his most recent projects center around the Dan, including his new book titled “Steely Dan FAQ”, which contains incredibly detailed information about all aspe...2017-10-231h 07
Things We Said Today Beatles Radio ShowThings We Said Today #167 - Author Anthony Robustelli / David BowieOn this week's "Things We Said Today," Steve, Ken, Allan and Al welcome their special guest, author Anthony Robustelli, who talks about his book, "I Want to Tell You: The Definitive Guide to the Music of the Beatles, Volume 1: 1962 - 1963." We also discuss the breaking news that day of the death of David Bowie and his connections to the Beatles. We'd love to hear your comments. Please email them to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com or you can post them on our YouTube page. And thanks for listening!
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The John Lennon HourThe John Lennon Hour: Anthony Robustelli 'Splains Beatles Music!Author and musician, Anthony Robustelli takes Jude (and you!) "behind the scenes" of EVERY single Beatles song (both original numbers and cover tunes) performed on LP by the lads in 1962-1963. Giving us all the scoop about each track (in terms that anyone can understand and appreciate), Robustelli (who once opened for Paul McCartney and recorded with Julian Lennon!!!!) offers a new understanding of old favs.
Hear "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "Little Child" like you've never heard them before. Discover the depths of John's talent with the harp and harmonica. Discuss George Harrison's ability on lead...2014-10-1700 min