The Beatles As Musicians: Revolver through the Anthology |  | Author: Walter Everett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0195129415
Dewey Decimal Number: 781
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Publication Date: April 29, 1999
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Given the phenomenal fame and commercial success that the Beatles knew for the entire course of their familiar career, their music per se has received surprisingly little detailed attention. Not all of their cultural influence can be traced to long hair and flashy clothing; the Beatles had numerous fresh ideas about melody, harmony, counterpoint, rhythm, form, colors, and textures. Or consider how much new ground was broken by their lyrics alone--both the themes and imagery of the Beatles' poetry are key parts of what made (and still makes) this group so important, so popular, and so imitated. This book is a comprehensive chronological study of every aspect of the Fab Four's musical life--including full examinations of composition, performance practice, recording, and historical context--during their transcendent late period (1966-1970). Rich, authoritative interpretations are interwoven through a documentary study of many thousands of audio, print, and other sources.
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 Wonderful Book September 11, 2008
J. Ballard
I'm not a trained musician, nor scholarly; however, I've played guitar for years and have always admired the Beatles and their music. Although many parts of this book are probably tedious for non-classically trained musicians, it's nontheless very entertaining and interesting. The book reaffirms my longheld belief that there was nothing "gimmicky" about the lads from Liverpool...their talents, jointly and individually, were simply awesome and the Beatles truly were in a league of their own. I highly recommend this book.
 Well done May 16, 2007
Michael Williams (Walnut Creek, CA)
To understand the majority of this book one would need a music theory background, possibly at the graduate level.
I was surprised at the amount of other information provided as to ho played which instrument.
Very well researched.
A Fine Review Of The Beatles' Later Music July 14, 2005
Maclen (Hawaii, USA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book and its companion (which traces the Beatles' music from its beginnings through "Rubber Soul") demonstrate that there are writers who are serious about the remarkable music of the Beatles. Apart from Mellers' rather professorial, pedantic book and Riley's excellent, approachable book, there is a dearth of material on the music of the Beatles, apart from their sociological or gender ramifications, their cultural iconic status and their effect on fashion and morals, etc. And the music is the only aspect of the Beatles that should matter, since they were incredible musicians and their music has clearly withstood the test of time. Forget other recent books about the Beatles, such as "Meet the Beatles," which reassesses their sociological and gender significance largely by repeating what was previously written about them. Everett succeeds brilliantly in reviewing the Beatles' music as if he were reviewing the music of any great composer. For those who do not have a background in music theory, certain parts of this book may be difficult to comprehend. However, it is worth the effort. A fine achievement.
A 10-Star Salute September 3, 2004
BeatleBangs1964 (United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you are interested in the technical aspects of the Beatles' music, then make this book your best friend. This book has a plethora of information that will enthrall readers from those who are mildly interested in the Beatles to their most inveterate fans.
As noted in another review, for those who are not interested in the technical parts of this work, skip ahead to other parts of this book and prepare to be delighted. This book is a compliment to the intelligence of its readers; this author has done a sterling job of researching his material.
Hats off and a 10+ star review for this book!
Best study of the Beatles' music November 29, 2001
Doc
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
A goldmine for anyone interested in the Beatles! By far the best study of the Beatles' music, indeed of any repertory of popular music. Everett includes technical analyses that will assist and inform musicians and scholars. BUT the general reader must not be scared off by the technical sections! If you're not familiar with music theory, skip the technical parts and you still have the best coverage of the Beatles as composers, with historical and personal details accurately recounted for each song and album. Impressed by Everett's work, the Beatles gave Everett unprecedented access to sketches and other unpublished material. Both author and publisher deserve 10 stars for this magnificent effort.
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