lamstonite Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 i always thought it was released as an ep in the uk, then the us bumped it up to an album as they did with so many beatles ep's. got some stunning songs on it whatever it is. Especialy Blue Jay Way, Flying and of course All You Need Is Love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 i understand what youre saying but cant say i agree. i think it souds very albummy. more so than the likes of the white album anyway. I think The Beatles sounds albumy, if you consider it as a game of four quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampersand Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I think The Beatles sounds albumy, if you consider it as a game of four quarters. i shall next time i listen. obviously thats a lot harder to do in mp3 format. damn technology! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Fair enough squire. Does seem to be a bit of a carve up to me. Which is why I can't compare it to say Abbey Road, or even Pepper, which are definately albums. Verging on concepts, but certainly with underlying musical themes. Whereas Magical Mystery Tour just seems like a collection of songs. Does that make sense? Anyone? Makes sense yeah. A lot of Beatles albums are a collection of songs though, especially the early ones where they just popped into the studio in between tours. An album is "a collection of songs" though by definition. Freewheelin' is a collection of songs His Bobness had written. Not all albums are as conceptual as Sgt Pepper or Dark Side of the Moon. Which is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 i shall next time i listen. obviously thats a lot harder to do in mp3 format. damn technology! I still have my original vinyl copy of it that I play, so that's kinda how I approach it. To the extent that there is a little scratch half way through Rocky Racoon. Which I now expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampersand Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I still have my original vinyl copy of it that I play, so that's kinda how I approach it. To the extent that there is a little scratch half way through Rocky Racoon. Which I now expect yeah ive got similar on a yes song on topographic oceans. annoys me when it comes up to it on the mp3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Its an album/EP/soundtrack/compilation. So does count as an album. One of my favourite Beatle moments ever. I f**king love that, its brilliant. Been listening to the Sgt Pepper remaster today. Lovely Rita has never sounded so good. Favourite 3 albums? Sgt Pepper Abbey Road Revolver And I do think MMT is an album, and a damn fine one at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampersand Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I f**king love that, its brilliant. Been listening to the Sgt Pepper remaster today. Lovely Rita has never sounded so good. do you get the same out of each ear? was listening to 1 at work the other day with 1 ear and its bloody annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 do you get the same out of each ear? was listening to 1 at work the other day with 1 ear and its bloody annoying. That's how I grew up listening to the Beatles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardboard Box City Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 To the extent that there is a little scratch half way through Rocky Racoon. I love that song. ...but what was the name of the girl? (Without the use of internet searches, people) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 do you get the same out of each ear? was listening to 1 at work the other day with 1 ear and its bloody annoying. Do I f**k. When I'm 64 is practically an instrumental for me Apparently I should have got the mono ones but didn't fancy the boxset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdale Wolf Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I love that song. ...but what was the name of the girl? (Without the use of internet searches, people) Nancy. But she called herself Lil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Right, big question of the day: Favourite Beatles album(s)? You can pick up to three. Revolver. Hard Day's Night. Abbey Road. - - - One complaint with Beatles Rock Band, the Hofner bass isnt HALF as good as the original black Stratocaster. Buttons on it are poison. Here Comes The Sun on Expert is such brilliant fun. As are some of Paul's early basslines. I Feel Fine's bass is IMPOSSIBLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Nancy. But she called herself Lil. McGill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampersand Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 As are some of Paul's early basslines. I Feel Fine's bass is IMPOSSIBLE. i did it on expert and dont even recall it that well. how cool am i! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugger2k Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm Only Sleeping Right, big question of the day: Favourite Beatles album(s)? You can pick up to three. Revolver Rubber Soul The White Album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 i did it on expert and dont even recall it that well. how cool am i! I think I mustve had one too many ales, so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampersand Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I think I mustve had one too many ales, so. i think i seriously underestimated paul's bass playing calibre before playing this. he's actually pretty amazin, in a subtle sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 i think i seriously underestimated paul's bass playing calibre before playing this. he's actually pretty amazin, in a subtle sort of way. Perhaps because the bass is low in the mix on Beatles records. Oh - and suddenly I remember why they don't impress me so much. A bit of bass is what gives a tune balls. Sorry to interrupt your "Curious Persisting Beatlemania" thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 i think i seriously underestimated paul's bass playing calibre before playing this. he's actually pretty amazin, in a subtle sort of way. I know that JPJ and The Ox were probably better technically, but from a purely musical point of view (lead singer/backing singer/songwriter) Paul McC is the best bass player ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I know that JPJ and The Ox were probably better technically, but from a purely musical point of view (lead singer/backing singer/songwriter) Paul McC is the best bass player ever. And not Blackie "The Animal" Lawless you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 And not Blackie "The Animal" Lawless you say? I was never a WASP fan Sifi. Do like some of their aeolian cadences though. Soothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardboard Box City Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) Nancy. But she called herself Lil. You suck. Her name was Magill, she called herself Lil, but everyone knew her as Nancy. Hang your head in shame! I was never a WASP fan Sifi. Me niether. Those White Anglo Saxon Protestants are a right bunch of w*nkers. They gave us D Dubya! Edited September 11, 2009 by Cardboard Box City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Did anyone watch the covers programme on BBC4? Christ, there were some shockers - Sue f**king Pollard doing Back In The USSR! The programme didn't do Oasis any favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irons Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 Did anyone watch the covers programme on BBC4? Christ, there were some shockers - Sue f**king Pollard doing Back In The USSR! The programme didn't do Oasis any favours. Went to bed as it was starting, didn't look too good. I watched the programme before it 'Beatles in record' or something it was called? It was brilliant. For an earlier poster, Paul Mcartney wasn't a great Bass player, but he was good enough, just like Ringo on drums. But PM could turn his hand to a guitar, piano, and other instruments very well, same as Harrison. Just a few genius's who happened to meet at a fair in Liverpool, Lennon leading them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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