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October 15, 2009

A Non-Review of The Beatles Remasters


Currently in my possession are some copies of The Beatles Remasters.
Thanks to Adam.
First of all I would like to say these are well worth purchasing.
You can buy the remastered Beatles albums separately for around $20 in Australia or buy the fancy box set.


Overall the albums have a lot more dynamic clarity and sound less
flat than what has previously been available.
The main thing I have noticed is a much better low end sound.
The bass and drums are a lot more present and the guitars have more zing.
Previously muffled overdubbed sound effects come through in the mix.
If you are a non-aficionado these are a great introduction,
if you are a fan then this will add some new interest and freshness.
And if you hate The Beatles, well you’ll still hate it.

I wrote a whole bunch of stuff on each Beatles album but just then my computer crashed half way through due to some kind of power surge!!!

I should be pissed off but as Harrison says "All Things Must Pass"

So with some regrets that draws this one quickly to a close!

OK so for the record, Magical Mystery tour is my fave - check it out.


October 13, 2009

Beatles Remasters...Goo goo g'joob.

The news that all of The Beatles albums have been remastered is very exciting.
Haven't heard any of them yet but can't wait to have a listen.

"I Am The Walrus" is one of the most aurally exciting songs of The Beatles , where the trippy lyrics
and music and weird overdubs combine to make one awesome psychedelic listen.

To hear just  this Lennon song remixed for the 21st Century stereo excites me the most.

A lot of later period Beatles songs like  had cool stereo panning tricks.
For example if you pan "Strawberry Fields" to the left you can just hear vocals and drums.

The remasters are being released in mono and stereo versions.

Anyway this is a good review of the Beatles' remasters.

I will post a review when I get a copy of one of these masterpieces.
Most likely the Magical Mystery Tour or Revolver.













John Lennon - ready to go for a psychedelic dive.