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Producing The Beatles017 Tomorrow Never KnowsWe kick off Season 2 with one of the Beatles’ most revolutionary recordings, “Tomorrow Never Knows,” the closing track on Revolver but the first song recorded for the album. It would be both a creative and technical breakthrough, but getting the final master on tape was quite an involved process. To help explore the mysteries of a song that still sounds unstuck in time, I’m joined by composer and music professor Joel Friedman and author Elizabeth Alker, who spoke to Paul McCartney about this recording for her new book, Everything We Do Is Music: How 20th Century Classical Music Shaped P
2025-11-1041 min
Goon PodIt's A Square World (LP, 1962)"It is seldom enough that I can recommend any record - let alone an LP - without strict reservations of one kind or another. But here, for once, go in and buy the thing - with my blessing. If you have any feeling for the past, the present or the future, you won't regret it."- Pete Murray, 19th May 1962. This week we’re exploring one of George Martin’s most inventive pre-Beatles productions — Michael Bentine’s 1962 LP It’s A Square World. The record was an aural distillation of Bentine’s award-winnin...
2025-11-051h 14
Cinema Limbo125 - The TelephoneJeremy is joined by author and podcaster Jason Kruppa to solve the riddle that is the 1988 comedy-drama The Telephone, which stars Whoopi Goldberg and is directed by Rip Torn from a script by Harry Nilsson and Terry Southern. Their attempts to unravel the film take in such subjects as substance abuse, pet care, filmed plays and how New Yorkers all go about in their angry little boxes.Jason's book, "All Things Must Pass: Harrison, Clapton and Other Assorted Love Songs" is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/all-things-must-pass-away/kenneth-womack/jason-kruppa/9781641608169His podcast, Producing the...
2025-07-2457 min
Unveiling the Legends: Dolls of the 60s & 70sPattie Boyd: The Real-Life Layla“It was like hitching a ride on a shooting star: a fantastic experience that caused immense pain, but I’m glad I had it…That sort of experience doesn’t come twice.”Except when it does.You know the story, you know the songs, but there’s so much more to the woman behind them. Episode three of the Dolls Pod Beatle Girl Miniseries is dedicated to rock-and-roll’s Helen of Troy: Pattie Boyd. Pattie’s story is a lot more than meets the eye. She broke generational cycles, gained her independence (the hard way,) disco...
2025-07-181h 18
Schöner glauben#Interview | Franziska Kruppa – Lob der tüchtigen Hausfrau?In dieser Episode spricht Jason Liesendahl mit Franzi Kruppa über ihr neues Buch "Sprüche 31", in dem es um einen Bibeltext geht, der häufig mit der Überschrift versehen wird: Lob der tüchtigen Hausfrau. Franzi schildert ihre Erfahrungen beim Schreiben ihres neuen Buches über Sprüche 31 und reflektiert über die Rolle der Frau in der Bibel und der Gesellschaft. Sie diskutieren die Bedeutung von Weiblichkeit und die Herausforderungen, die mit traditionellen Geschlechterrollen verbunden sind. Franzi erklärt ihre Methodik beim Studium der Bibel und wie sie versucht, den Text neu zu interpretieren, um ein besseres Verständnis zu erlangen...
2025-02-271h 01
Ranking The Beatles#77 - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds with Jason KruppaDid you guys know the Beatles did drugs? IT'S RIGHT THERE IN THE TITLE, MAN, LSDDDDDDDD! Inspired by a drawing done by his son Julian, John's "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is arguably the most psychedelic of Beatles psychedelic songs. But that trippiness overshadows brilliantly musical performances and inventive production. It's one of the high points of The Beatles and George Martin (and his team) being on the same wavelength, all pulling in the same direction. Lucy (and her parent album) may have lost a touch of its' shine among the common listener, but listen with fresh ears...
2025-02-061h 17
Hold Onto The Colours Podcast#91 Jason KruppaToday's guest is Jason Kruppa who makes an amazing podcast called Producing The Beatles. I highly recommend checking it out if they haven't already. Jason has also contributed to a number of notable books about The Beatles, including Tune In by Mark Lewisohn; Way Beyond Compare and That Magic Feeling by John Winn; Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, by Kenneth Womack; and Lennon: The Man, The Myth, The Music, by Tim Riley, on which he also served as photo editor
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2024-07-191h 01Goon PodMilligan Preserved"One small brown pot containing... another small brown pot."
With its memorable cover, photographed by Angus McBean and voted Number 25 in the NME's list of Genuinely Disturbing Record Sleeves, Milligan Preserved was released in late 1961 and featured a series of songs and sketches written and performed by Spike Milligan, with assistance from the likes of Valentine Dyall and Graham Stark.
It was produced by George Martin and as such our guest this week is Jason Kruppa, host of Producing The Beatles podcast. Jason is a big fan of the record and shares a lot of...
2024-04-031h 17
Producing The Beatles016 Now and ThenBeatle author Ken Womack and Ranking the Beatles host Jonathan Pretus join me to discuss the tech that made the Beatles’ new single “Now and Then” possible. And from John's haunting vocal to Giles Martin's stirring string arrangement, we peel back the layers of the production and consider Paul's nearly 30 year mission to complete John's demo.
2024-01-1531 min
Producing The Beatles015a A closer look at the "Live and Let Die" OrchestrationA little extra mini-episode examining George Martin’s orchestration for “Live and Let Die,” with a recreation of part of the arrangement.
2024-01-1505 min
Producing The Beatles015 Paul McCartney and Wings, "Live and Let Die"In our penultimate Season 1 bonus episode, we examine another solo recording, this time Paul McCartney’s thrilling theme song for the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. I’m joined by Allan Kozinn, co-author of The McCartney Legacy Volume 1, who takes us through all the details of the writing and recording process. We also learn how Paul debuted the song before the film’s release, we walk through George Martin’s Grammy-winning arrangement, and we consider Martin’s droll story about the film’s producer, as well as what Martin left out of that story.
2024-01-1528 minProducing The Beatles016 Now and ThenBeatle author Ken Womack and Ranking the Beatles host Jonathan Pretus join me to discuss the tech that made the Beatles’ new single “Now and Then” possible. And from John's haunting vocal to Giles Martin's stirring string arrangement, we peel back the layers of the production and consider Paul's nearly 30 year mission to complete John's demo.
2023-11-1531 min
Goon PodBridge on the River WyeExactly two weeks before his first encounter with the band which was to change his life, producer George Martin, assisted by Stuart Eltham, recorded a parody of the 1957 film The Bridge On The River Kwai at EMI Studios in London. Featuring the vocal talents of Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and an uncredited Dudley Moore, Bridge On The River Wye was released on LP in November 1962.
The script was a revised and expanded episode of a Goon Show which had been broadcast in late 1957, 'African Incident'.
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2023-07-121h 06Producing The Beatles015a A closer look at the "Live and Let Die" OrchestrationA little extra mini-episode examining George Martin’s orchestration for “Live and Let Die,” with a recreation of part of the arrangement.
2023-06-1905 min
Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles VideocastEpisode 113: Fifty Years of Living in the Material WorldSpecial guest Jason Kruppa (Producing the Beatles) joins us as we celebrate 50 years of George Harrison's "Living in the Material World." Does it stand the test of time? Is it his most personal album?
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2023-06-061h 58
Producing The Beatles015 Paul McCartney and Wings, "Live and Let Die"Kozinn, co-author of The McCartney Legacy Volume 1, who takes us through all the details of the writing and recording process. We also learn how Paul debuted the song before the film’s release, we walk through George Martin’s Grammy-winning arrangement, and we consider Martin’s droll story about the film’s producer, as well as what Martin left out of that story.
2023-06-0528 minProducing The Beatles015 Paul McCartney and Wings, "Live and Let Die"In our penultimate Season 1 bonus episode, we examine another solo recording, this time Paul McCartney’s thrilling theme song for the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. I’m joined by Allan Kozinn, co-author of The McCartney Legacy Volume 1, who takes us through all the details of the writing and recording process. We also learn how Paul debuted the song before the film’s release, we walk through George Martin’s Grammy-winning arrangement, and we consider Martin’s droll story about the film’s producer, as well as what Martin left out of that story.
2023-06-0528 min
Producing The Beatles014 George Harrison, "Isn't It A Pity"In the second episode looking at the making of All Things Must Pass, we explore the recording of the largest production on the album. We hear from participants at the sessions, listen to outtakes and isolations, peek into Mal Evans’ diaries, and sample a reconstruction of the song’s epic orchestral score.
2022-12-2023 min
Producing The Beatles014 George Harrison, "Isn't It A Pity"In the second episode looking at the making of All Things Must Pass, we explore the recording of the largest production on the album. We hear from participants at the sessions, listen to outtakes and isolations, peek into Mal Evans’ diaries, and sample a reconstruction of the song’s epic orchestral score.
2022-12-2023 min
Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles VideocastEpisode 102: Exploring the Revolver Box Set with Jason KruppaThe wait is over: Revolver has received the deluxe treatment with a stereo remix, outtakes, and a hardback book, among other extras. Jason Kruppa (host of the "Producing the Beatles" podcast and co-author of "All Things Must Pass Away") returns to TMT to discuss the technical aspects of the remix.
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2022-11-101h 55
Booked On Rock with Eric SenichClassic Rock Expiration Dates, McCartney/Lennon Misunderstood, Is Dylan Still Worth Listening To? Author Tim Riley Sounds Off! [Episode 69]Author and NPR critic Tim Riley is our guest to talk about his prolific career as a music critic, author of several books on rock history, his brand-new website and latest venture The Riley Rock Report: an audio newsletter which was launched in March. It builds on his book-length multimedia anthology of reviews due out in 2023 titled "Millennium Pop: Music Love & Squalor". Over 100 essays by Riley covering the past 40 years. Starting with the website we veer off into various discussions including older rock artists playing youthful music for older audiences. Who gets it right? Who doesn’t? Is th...
2022-06-301h 15
Producing The Beatles013 George Harrison, "My Sweet Lord"Today, the first of two episodes exploring the production of George Harrison’s first solo album, All Things Must Pass, with new research and interviews drawn from the book Ken Womack and I wrote on the making of the album. In this episode, we cover the intricate and painstaking production of “My Sweet Lord.” We explode the myth of Phil Spector’s contributions, speak to a number of people who were there, and get an exclusive sneak preview of the contents of Mal Evans’ diary entries about these sessions, courtesy Ken Womack.
2022-04-2538 min
Producing The Beatles013 George Harrison, "My Sweet Lord"Today, the first of two episodes exploring the production of George Harrison’s first solo album, All Things Must Pass, with new research and interviews drawn from the book Ken Womack and I wrote on the making of the album. In this episode, we cover the intricate and painstaking production of “My Sweet Lord.” We explode the myth of Phil Spector’s contributions, speak to a number of people who were there, and get an exclusive sneak preview of the contents of Mal Evans’ diary entries about these sessions, courtesy Ken Womack.
2022-04-2538 min
the riley rock reportRiley and Kruppa Discuss Get Back and Beatles PoliticsProducing the Beatles podcast host and author Jason Kruppa (All Things Must Pass: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs) spoke about technical matters, where Jackson "fudges" some of his audio syncs up with film, and some promising new developments for scholarship. He also mentioned the Steve Hoffman audio forum. We start by discussing why Peter Jackson's Get Back doesn't work as a "documentary," and why it opens up new threads of scholarship. Tensions emerge between seen and unseen, sloppy rehearsals and masterful performance. From Twitter SPACES chat on January 2, 2022 .Visit timrileyauthor.com f...
2022-01-201h 02
The Not Old - Better Show#589 George Harrison and Eric Clapton: A Rock 'n' Roll Friendship's Powerful ReverbGeorge Harrison and Eric Clapton: A Rock 'n' Roll Friendship's Powerful Reverb The Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on Not Old Better Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates edition, on KSCW. I'm Paul Vogelzang and it is so great to be with you following another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen. We have a really neat show today here on KSCW, very fun and exciting, with our guests today, Beatles historians Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa. We'll be talking about George Harrison, All Things Must Pass, Beatles music and Wom...
2021-12-0330 min
Tuesday Night Record ClubEpisode 2- All Things Must PassCelebrating the 50th anniversary of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, host Ken Womack, Ph.D. discusses the legendary album with Jason Kruppa, author and host of the Producing the Beatles podcast. Originally held on 2/9/21 via ZOOM.
2021-12-0147 minTuesday Night Record ClubEpisode 2- All Things Must PassCelebrating the 50th anniversary of George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, host Ken Womack, Ph.D. discusses the legendary album with Jason Kruppa, author and host of the Producing the Beatles podcast. Originally held on 2/9/21 via ZOOM.
2021-12-0147 min
That 60s Recording PodcastEpisode #51 Jason Kruppa and Ken Womack Pt.2 - Authors of ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, And Other Assorted Love Songs‘Part 2 of my conversation with Jason Kruppa and Ken Womack!
Jason and Ken are authors of a new book that documents Harrison and Clapton's relationship culminating in the recording of both of their seminal albums 'All Things Must Pass' and 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs'. In this episode, we continue our chat about the book and how it details the timeline of the All Things Must Pass sessions, and lots of other surprising discoveries.
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2021-10-2645 minThat 60s Recording PodcastEpisode #50 Jason Kruppa and Ken Womack Pt.1 - Authors of ‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, And Other Assorted Love Songs‘Part 1 of my conversation with Jason Kruppa and Ken Womack!
Jason and Ken are authors of a new book that documents Harrison and Clapton's relationship culminating in the recording of both of their seminal albums 'All Things Must Pass' and 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs'. In this episode, we talk about the book and how it details the timeline of the All Things Must Pass sessions, and lots of other surprising discoveries.
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2021-10-1937 min
Ranking The Beatles#159 - Good Night with Jason Kruppa (author and host of "Producing the Beatles" podcast)After an unintended, Hurricane-induced hiatus, we're back in action! And what better way to get the party started back up than by talking about..."Good Night"? The Ringo-sung, John-penned closer to the White Album has always been somewhat of a polarizing song in the Beatles' cannon. Some love it, some loathe it. Yet, like so many moments in the band's catalog, there's so much more at play here. Where else could a song this saccharine fit than after the audio soundtrack of a revolution? Who else but Ringo could sing something so sweet and soothing? But then again, isn't...
2021-10-121h 51
Things We Said Today Beatles Radio ShowThings We Said Today #348 – Kenneth Womack & Jason Kruppa on their new bookIn Episode 348 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa, the authors of the new “All Things Must Pass Away – Harrison, Clapton and Other Assorted Love Songs” – an exploration of George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass,” Derek and the Dominoes’ “Layla,” and the complicated relationship between the two guitarists.
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2021-08-241h 43
Fans On The Run: A Podcast Made By, For And About Beatles FansFans On The Run - Jason Kruppa (Ep. 69)Beware of darkness, because it’s time for another new episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is a writer/photographer, he’s the brains behind the ‘Producing The Beatles’ pod, and he and friend of the show Ken Womack recently co-wrote ‘All Things Must Pass Away – Harrison, Clapton and Other Assorted Love Songs’, Jason Kruppa!
We talk about big misconceptions about ATMP, old music trade papers, deconstructing Beatles orchestral arrangements, a trip to Abbey Road Studio 2, bootlegs, love triangles, cassette-making neighbors, an important thrift store copy of Sgt. Pepper, the perils of vinyl collectin...
2021-08-141h 01
Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles VideocastEpisode 71: Interview with Authors Ken Womack and Jason KruppaWe are delighted to welcome back TMT member Ken Womack and past guest Jason Kruppa to discuss their new book "All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs." Join us as we discuss their look at George Harrison and Eric Clapton's unique friendship and creative partnership.
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2021-08-111h 41
Ranking The Beatles#162 - Another Girl with Ken Womack (author, podcast host, professor of English and Popular Culture)It's easy to overlook a song like "Another Girl," as it sits on an album (Help!) with multiple major Beatles classics, and is featured in a film (also Help!)that's usually given the short straw when discussing the Fabs celluloid catalog. However, for something tossed off on a holiday, then captured basically in one take, it's a really fun, breezy pop rock tune. Musically (and visually in the film), it's essentially the blueprint for what The Monkees would come out with: an easy-bop-along pop tune with a catchy vocal and a fun beat. However, just below the surface a...
2021-08-031h 27
Embrace This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs by Kenneth Womack, Jason KruppaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/513854to listen full audiobooks.
Title: All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs
Author: Kenneth Womack, Jason Kruppa
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 13 minutes
Release date: July 20, 2021
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
George Harrison and Eric Clapton shared a legendary and tumultuous friendship that shaped not only their respective lives and careers but the shifting face of rock itself in the early 1970s. All Things Must Pass Away traces that friendship from its earliest roots in 1964, when Beatles-averse blues-rocker Eric met George backstage at the Hammersmith Odeon...
2021-07-2011h 13
Absorb The Most Immersive Full Audiobook Today!All Things Must Pass Away by Kenneth Womack, Jason KruppaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/85094to listen full audiobooks.
Title: All Things Must Pass Away
Author: Kenneth Womack, Jason Kruppa
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 07-20-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 86 ratings
Genres: History & Criticism
Publisher's Summary:
George Harrison and Eric Clapton shared a legendary and tumultuous friendship that shaped not only their respective lives and careers, but the shifting face of rock itself in the early 1970s. All Things Must Pass Away traces that friendship from its earliest roots in 1964, when Beatles-averse blues-rocker Eric met George backstage at the Hammersmith Odeon, through...
2021-07-2011h 13Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentAll Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs by Kenneth Womack, Jason KruppaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/513854to listen full audiobooks.
Title: All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs
Author: Kenneth Womack, Jason Kruppa
Narrator: Paul Woodson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 13 minutes
Release date: July 20, 2021
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
Publisher's Summary:
George Harrison and Eric Clapton shared a legendary and tumultuous friendship that shaped not only their respective lives and careers but the shifting face of rock itself in the early 1970s. All Things Must Pass Away traces that friendship from its earliest roots in 1964, when Beatles-averse blues-rocker Eric met George backstage at the Hammersmith Odeon...
2021-07-2011h 13
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentAll Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs by Kenneth Womack, Jason KruppaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/513854 to listen full audiobooks. Title: All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs Author: Kenneth Womack, Jason Kruppa Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 13 minutes Release date: July 20, 2021 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: George Harrison and Eric Clapton shared a legendary and tumultuous friendship that shaped not only their respective lives and careers but the shifting face of rock itself in the early 1970s. All Things Must Pass Away traces that friendship from its earliest roots in 1964, when Beatles-averse blues-rocker Eric met George backstage at the Hammersmith...
2021-07-2010 min
Beatles BooksKen Womack & Jason Kruppa - 'All Things Must Pass Away'I'm joined by one of the very best Beatle authors, Ken Womack, and one of the very best Beatle podcasters, Jason Krupa, to discuss their brilliant new book 'All Things Must Pass Away - Harrison, Clapton and Other Assorted Love Songs'.
Ken and Jason paint a fascinating and enlightening picture of George Harrison and Eric Clapton in 1970, such a key year for both of them. George - dealing with the passing of his band, his relationship and his mother produces one of the great Beatle solo albums and Eric, bruised from the breakup of yet a...
2021-07-1653 min
Booked On Rock with Eric Senich"All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs"/Kenneth Womack & Jason Kruppa [Episode 12]George Harrison and Eric Clapton embarked upon a singular personal and creative friendship that impacted rock's unfolding future in resounding and far-reaching ways. "All Things Must Pass Away: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs" will trace the emergence of their relationship from 1968 though the early 1970s. In particular, authors Womack and Kruppa devote close attention to the climax of Harrison and Clapton's shared musicianship—the November 1970 releases of 'All Things Must Pass', Harrison's powerful emancipatory statement in the wake of the Beatles, and 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs', Clapton's impassioned reimagining of his art vi...
2021-07-081h 09
Abbey Lane Beatles PodcastEp.3 - John Lennon 1980 - Kenneth WomackThe podcast covers Kenneth Womack's book, John Lennon 1980 - The Last Days of his Life.You can find out more about the book, and all of Kenneth's books on website. https://kennethwomack.com/The link to purchase John Lennon 1980: The last days of his life on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/John-Lennon-1980-Final-Days/dp/1787601366You can find Kenneth on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KennethAWomackKenneth's podcast is called Everything fab four which you can find at https://anchor.fm/everythingfabfourKenneth and his colleague, music historian J...
2021-05-211h 03
Producing The Beatles012 John Lennon, "Love" (S1 bonus episode)In the first bonus episode for Season 1, we step outside of our regular format and take a peek into solo Beatles territory, with a look at the recording of John Lennon’s song “Love” from his first post-Beatles solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. We trace the song’s development all the way from home demo to finished recording, sampling the session tapes and discovering the role both Yoko and Phil Spector played in reaching the final take.
2021-02-2222 min
Producing The Beatles012 John Lennon, "Love" (S1 bonus episode)In the first bonus episode for Season 1, we step outside of our regular format and take a peek into solo Beatles territory, with a look at the recording of John Lennon’s song “Love” from his first post-Beatles solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. We trace the song’s development all the way from home demo to finished recording, sampling the session tapes and discovering the role both Yoko and Phil Spector played in reaching the final take.
2021-02-2222 minThat 60s Recording Podcast#1 Jason Kruppa - Host of 'Producing The Beatles' Podcast Discusses George MartinWhat better place to begin a podcast on 60s recording than with the don of 60s production Sir George Martin. I sit down with George Martin expert and Beatles fanatic Jason Kruppa, who shares stories and information from his own extensive research into the legendary producer and arranger.
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'All You Need Is Ears' by George Martin
'Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin: The Early Years, 1926 - 1966' by Kenneth Womack
2020-04-2850 min
Producing The Beatles011 Nothing is Real: Strawberry Fields Forever, take 26Examining the making of Strawberry Fields Forever, with special focus on George Martin's score for three cellos and four trumpets
2020-04-1327 min
Producing The Beatles011 Nothing Is Real: Strawberry Fields Forever, take 26Recording Strawberry Fields Forever was a complicated, layered process, famously requiring the cutting together of two different takes in two different keys and tempos. Today we put our magnifying glass on the second of those takes, take 26, with special attention given to George Martin’s dramatic score for three cellos and four trumpets. We go into the recording studio with seven musicians to re-record Martin’s complete score, and cellist Karen Ray returns to help us deconstruct the arrangement and understand what Martin was doing with this composition.
2020-04-1327 min
Glass Onion: On John LennonEpisode 25- Revolution 9: John Lennon, Drugs, Vietnam and Everyday LifeWe end the year with a deep dive into the much-maligned sound collage extraordinaire from John Lennon and Yoko Ono. There are multiple sound clips from the piece itself as well as contributions from well-respected music critic and Beatles author Allan Kozinn. Thanks also to Richard Buskin, Robert Rodriguez and Jason Kruppa , the latter of the 'Producing The Beatles' podcast, for their earlier work on the subject and inspiration for my own version. Enjoy! Please (x many) like, follow, share, subscribe, rate, review etc… Feedback and voluntary Paypal donations to glassonionpod@yahoo.com...
2019-12-191h 50
Producing The BeatlesPTB-010 IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT part 2 In examining the making of the third version of Revolution (after Revolution 1 and Revolution 9), we talk to musician and composer Casey McAllister to consider the origins of the recording’s intro; author and producer Jerry Hammack fills us in on how The Beatles got that memorable guitar sound; and former New York Times music critic Allan Kozinn shows us how all three versions of Revolution taken together tell a particular kind of story.
2019-09-0923 minProducing The BeatlesPTB-009 IT'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT part 1 Sparked by the air of social upheaval in 1968, John's song "Revolution" spawned three very different recordings: “Revolution 1,” “Revolution 9,” and “Revolution” (the single version). Today in the first of a two part episode, we look at how “Revolution 1” gave birth to “Revolution 9,” and discover the mesmerizing missing link between the two. Former New York Times music critic Allan Kozinn helps us deconstruct “Revolution 9,” and to make sense of why John created such a challenging recording in the first place.
2019-09-0936 min
Producing The Beatles010 It's Gonna Be Alright: Revolution — Part II (single version)In examining the making of the third version of Revolution (after Revolution 1 and Revolution 9), we talk to musician and composer Casey McAllister to consider the origins of the recording’s intro; author and producer Jerry Hammack fills us in on how The Beatles got that memorable guitar sound; and former New York Times music critic Allan Kozinn shows us how all three versions of Revolution taken together tell a particular kind of story.
2019-09-0923 min
Producing The Beatles010 It's Gonna Be Alright: The Revolution Trilogy — Part IIIn Part 2 of our look at the trio of songs titled “Revolution,” we dive into the recording of the electric guitar driven single version of the song.
2019-09-0923 min
2019-07-3123 min
Producing The Beatles009 It's Gonna Be Alright: Revolution - Part I (Revolution 1 & 9)Sparked by the air of social upheaval in 1968, John's song "Revolution" spawned three very different recordings: Revolution 1, Revolution 9, and Revolution (the single version). Today, in the first of a two part episode, we look at how Revolution 1 gave birth to Revolution 9, and discover the mesmerizing missing link between the two. Former New York Times music critic Allan Kozinn helps us deconstruct Revolution 9, and to make sense of why John created such a challenging recording in the first place.
2019-07-2236 min
Producing The Beatles009 It's Gonna Be Alright - Part IJohn lying on the studio floor recording his vocal for “Revolution 1” (photo by Tony Bramwell) Sparked by the air of social upheaval in 1968, John's song "Revolution" spawned three very different recordings: “Revolution 1,” “Revolution 9,” and “Revolution” (the single version). Today in the first of a two part episode, we look at how “Revolution 1” gave birth to “Revolution 9,” and discover the mesmerizing missing link between the two. Former New York Times music critic Allan Kozinn helps us deconstruct “Revolution 9,” and to make sense of why John created such a challenging recording in the first place...
2019-07-2236 min
Producing The BeatlesUpcoming Side Project: Sister Tempest soundtrackA brief message about an upcoming project I'm excited to be working on, and how you can contribute.
2019-04-2102 min
Producing The BeatlesPTB-008 Get Back With Apple’s announcement that Peter Jackson will be reworking the Let It Be footage, we go back to the actual sessions to examine this period from George Martin’s perspective. Martin and The Beatles advanced the use of the recording studio in a variety of creative ways, but what would happen if they took away their method of building a recording with layers of intricate overdubs and played everything live? On the Get Back/Let It Be project, the Beatles did just that, setting aside the recording process they had developed with their producer over the previous six years. But...
2019-03-1234 min
Producing The Beatles008 Producing an "Unproduced" Album - Get Back/Let It BeWith Apple’s announcement that Peter Jackson will be reworking the Let It Be footage, we go back to the actual sessions to examine this period from George Martin’s perspective. Martin and The Beatles advanced the use of the recording studio in a variety of creative ways, but what would happen if they took away their method of building a recording with layers of intricate overdubs and played everything live? On the Get Back/Let It Be project, the Beatles did just that, setting aside the recording process they had developed with their producer over the previous six year...
2019-03-1134 min
Producing The Beatles008 Producing an "Unproduced" Album - Get Back/Let It BeIn this episode, we discover what role George Martin played in the infamous Get Back sessions of January 1969, a project where John Lennon made clear they didn't want any of Martin's "production shit."
2019-03-1134 min
Producing The BeatlesPTB-007 Changing Speeds - The 'Varispeed' Technique Building off George Martin's half-speed, wind up piano technique, The Beatles and their producer used varispeed — variable speed recording — to alter the sound of instruments, vocals, and even entire rhythm tracks of songs. These alterations changed the textures of these parts in sometimes subtle, and sometimes dramatic ways. Today, we examine how Martin and The Beatles used this technique on six recordings from 1966 to 68, and we invite pianist Jesse Reeks back to discuss the reason Martin used this technique on two of his piano solos.
2018-12-3120 min
Producing The Beatles007 Changing Speeds - The 'Varispeed' TechniqueBuilding off George Martin’s half-speed, wind up piano technique, The Beatles and their producer used varispeed — variable speed recording — to alter the sound of instruments, vocals, and even entire rhythm tracks of songs. These alterations changed the textures of these parts in sometimes subtle, and sometimes dramatic ways. Today, we examine how Martin and The Beatles used this technique on six recordings from 1966 to 68, and we invite pianist Jesse Reeks back to discuss the reason Martin used this technique on two of his piano solos.
2018-12-3120 min
Producing The Beatles007 Changing Speeds - The 'Varispeed' TechniqueStarting in 1966, George Martin and The Beatles used varispeed – variable speed recording – to change the textures of their recordings to create a variety of effects.
2018-12-3120 min
Producing The BeatlesPTB-006 From Me To You The Beatles' first four singles seem to be fairly straightforward live studio recordings, but George Martin expended a good bit of effort to polish these songs up for release. Today, we listen through the session tapes for The Beatles' third single, "From Me To You," to trace Martin's process for crafting the record, and we'll discuss how Martin applied the same process in the recording of The Beatles' other early singles. We also talk with writer and music producer Jerry Hammack, who helps us understand how all of this was accomplished using 1963 technology.
2018-11-2020 min
Producing The Beatles006 Not So Simple - "From Me To You" and other early singlesThe Beatles’ first four singles seem to be fairly straightforward live studio recordings, but George Martin expended a good bit of effort to polish these songs up for release. Today, we listen through the session tapes for The Beatles’ third single, “From Me To You,” to trace Martin’s process for crafting the record, and we’ll discuss how Martin applied the same process in the recording of The Beatles’ other early singles. We also talk with writer and music producer Jerry Hammack, who helps us understand how all of this was accomplished using 1963 technology.MUSIC“Blueberry Hill”...
2018-11-2020 min
Producing The Beatles006 Not So Simple - "From Me To You" and other early singlesThe Beatles’ first four singles seem to be fairly straightforward live studio recordings, but George Martin expended a good bit of effort to polish these songs up for release. Today, we listen through the session tapes for The Beatles’ third single, “From Me To You,” to trace Martin’s process for crafting the record, and we’ll discuss how Martin applied the same process in the recording of The Beatles’ other early singles. We also talk with writer and music producer Jerry Hammack, who helps us understand how all of this was accomplished using 1963 technology.
2018-11-2021 min
Producing The Beatles005 The clarinet score for When I'm Sixty-Four "When I'm Sixty-Four" is Paul McCartney's nostalgic throwback to British music hall music, and a tribute to his father, Jim McCartney. Today, we examine George Martin's iconic clarinet score for the song, and consider how much Paul had a hand in writing that score. We'll also go into the recording studio to recreate the clarinet score with three musicians, led by John Reeks, Professor of Music at Loyola University, and we'll break the score down to see what we can learn about its construction and composition.
2018-10-2922 min
Producing The Beatles005 The clarinet score for "When I'm Sixty-Four"We re-record George Martin's clarinet score in a recording studio and examine the arrangement with Professor of Music John Reeks to see what makes it tick.
2018-10-2922 min
Producing The Beatles005 The clarinet score for "When I'm Sixty-Four"“When I’m Sixty-Four” is Paul McCartney’s nostalgic throwback to British music hall, and a tribute to his father, Jim McCartney. Today, we examine George Martin’s iconic clarinet score for the song, and consider how much Paul had a hand in writing that score. We’ll also go into the recording studio to recreate the clarinet score with three musicians, led by John Reeks, Professor of Music at Loyola University, and we’ll break the score down to see what we can learn about its construction and composition.
2018-10-2922 min
Producing The Beatles004 The Beatles on Multitrack, Part 2The Beatles push four-track to its limit, and finally make the jump to eight-track recording
2018-10-1517 min
Producing The Beatles004 The Beatles on Multitrack, Part 2In the second half of our brief overview of how George Martin and The Beatles used multitrack recording, we’ll hear how they pushed four-track recording to its breaking point, and we’ll learn how they managed the complex arrangements on Sgt Pepper with such limited means. We’ll also hear how the band’s jump to eight-track recording during the White Album sessions reflected a shift in their relationship with their producer, and how they were still pushing the limits of recording technology even on their last album.
2018-10-1517 min
Producing The BeatlesPTB-004 The Beatles on Multitrack part 2 In the second half of our brief overview of how George Martin and The Beatles used multitrack recording, we'll hear how they pushed four-track recording to its breaking point, and we'll learn how they managed the complex arrangements on Sgt Pepper with such limited means. We'll also hear how the band's jump to eight-track recording during the White Album sessions reflected a shift in their relationship with their producer, and how they were still pushing the limits of recording technology even on their last album.
2018-10-1517 min
Producing The BeatlesPTB-003 The Beatles on Multitrack part 1 One of the most fascinating aspects of The Beatles' career is how, with George Martin's guidance, they advanced the art of recording as they progressed from twin track to four track to eight track tape. Today, we examine how The Beatles went from learning the basics of the studio on twin track, to realizing the creative possibilities of four track. To understand how their ideas developed, we'll listen to individual tracks from six multitrack recordings from 1963-66, and consider George Martin's role during this period.
2018-10-0322 min
Producing The Beatles003 The Beatles on Multitrack, Part 1One of the most fascinating aspects of The Beatles’ career is how, with George Martin’s guidance, they advanced the art of recording, as they went from twin track to four track to eight track tape. Today, we examine how The Beatles progressed from learning the basics of the studio on twin track, to realizing the creative possibilities of four track. To understand how their ideas developed, we’ll listen to individual tracks from six multitrack recordings from 1963-66, and consider George Martin’s role during this period.
2018-10-0122 minProducing The Beatles003 The Beatles on Multitrack, Part 1One of the most fascinating aspects of The Beatles’ career is how, with George Martin’s guidance, they advanced the art of recording as they went from twin track to four track to eight track tape. Today, we examine how The Beatles progressed from learning the basics of the studio on twin track, to realizing the creative possibilities of four track. To understand how their ideas developed, we’ll listen to individual tracks from six multitrack recordings from 1963-66, and consider George Martin’s role during this period.REFERENCESLewisohn, Mark. The Complete Beatles Recording Sessions.Martin, George...
2018-10-0122 min
Producing The BeatlesPTB-002 Scoring Eleanor Rigby George Martin's score for “Eleanor Rigby” builds on the classical string quartet form that the producer introduced The Beatles to on the song “Yesterday.” In this episode, we examine the writing and recording of the score with cellist Karen Ray, and we also consider Martin's unusual source of inspiration for this dramatic piece of music.
2018-09-1720 min
Producing The Beatles002 Look At Him WorkingGeorge Martin’s score for “Eleanor Rigby” builds on the classical string quartet form that the producer introduced The Beatles to on the song “Yesterday.” In this episode, we examine the writing and recording of the score with cellist Karen Ray, and we also consider Martin’s unusual source of inspiration for this dramatic piece of music.
2018-09-1721 min
Producing The Beatles002 Look At Him Working -- Writing the string score for "Eleanor Rigby"A page from George Martin’s handwritten manuscript for “Eleanor Rigby” George Martin’s score for “Eleanor Rigby” builds on the classical string quartet form that the producer introduced The Beatles to on the song “Yesterday.” In this episode, we examine the writing and recording of the score with cellist Karen Ray, and we also consider Martin’s unusual source of inspiration for this dramatic piece of music.MUSIC“The Road,” from Fahrenheit 451 by Bernard Herrmann“Pavane for a Dead Princess” by Maurice Ravel“The Murder” from Psycho by B...
2018-09-1721 min
Producing The BeatlesEpisode 001: "In My Life" and Wind Up Piano George Martin's memorable piano solo for “In My Life” was one of his favorite contributions to any Beatles recording. In this episode, we examine the special technique Martin used to capture this solo on tape, as well as how he used this same technique in a variety of other recordings. We also look into Martin's background as a pianist, and we sit down with the organist from St Louis Cathedral, Jesse Reeks, to discuss the origins of this solo in Baroque music.
2018-09-0421 min
Producing The Beatles001 Wind Up PianoGeorge Martin’s memorable piano solo for “In My Life” was one of his favorite contributions to any Beatles recording. In this episode, we examine the special technique Martin used to capture this solo on tape, as well as how he used this same technique in a variety of other recordings. We also look into Martin's background as a pianist, and we sit down with the organist from St Louis Cathedral, Jesse Reeks, to discuss the origins of this solo in Baroque music.
2018-09-0321 min
Producing The Beatles001 Wind Up Piano - The "In My Life" solo and moreGeorge Martin’s memorable piano solo for “In My Life” was one of his favorite contributions to any Beatles recording. In this episode, we examine the special technique Martin used to capture this solo on tape, as well as how he used this same technique in a variety of other recordings. We also look into Martin's background as a pianist, and we sit down with the organist from St Louis Cathedral, Jesse Reeks, to discuss the origins of this solo in Baroque music. ...
2018-09-0321 min
Producing The BeatlesProducing The Beatles - Podcast IntroWelcome to the podcast dedicated to exploring the revolutionary collaboration between producer George Martin and The Beatles. Join us each episode as we not only discuss the making of Beatles songs from their producer's point of view, but also examine different aspects of George Martin's unique approach to production.
2018-08-1601 min
Producing The BeatlesProducing The Beatles - Podcast IntroWelcome to the podcast dedicated to exploring the revolutionary collaboration between producer George Martin and The Beatles. Join us each episode as we not only discuss the making of Beatles songs from their producer's point of view, but also examine different aspects of George Martin's unique approach to production.
2018-08-1601 min
Badass Creatives: marketing and business advice for creative entrepreneursDo The Thing You Wanna Do {Midori Tajiri-Byrd}Midori Tajiri-Byrd is a master at juggling multiple creative pursuits. As a descendant of Japanese samurai, she grew up in a family of artists and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. These days, she makes her living as a professional makeup artist and she performs drag as LibeRaunchy the BeauxQueen. I met Midori while we were doing Cycle 2 of the New Orleans Drag Workshop in 2014. We recorded this episode in her art studio, where we were joined by local photographer Jason Kruppa. Subscribe on YouTube for more marketing advice for ma...
2018-05-2944 min
The Esoteric Buffet PodcastEPISODE #8: THE STAR WARS TAPES!!!
On this Episode, me and photographer and music archivist Jason Kruppa will be discussing the new Star Wars movie The Force Awakens.
We'll also have weird dinosaur news and we have music from Sonny Sharrock, OOIO, Throbbing Gristle and The Band That Wouldn't Die!
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2016-01-1400 min