GEORGE MARTIN (Room 117)
GEORGE MARTIN (Room 117)
George Martin was a successful producer of novelty records for a small EMI subsidy label Parlophone. The perseverance of the Beatles Manager Brian paid off after he secured an audition for the band June 1962 at Abbey Road EMI Studios. Decca records had already famously turned down the band but George Martin had heard the so-called ‘Decca Tapes’ and was keen to see the band in a studio environment. George was impressed by much, but not Pete’s drumming and after offering them a contract , informed Brian that a session drummer could be used for the recording sessions. The boys were delighted after their successful audition and George Martin at the end of the session assured them of his commitment to them ,but implored them to speak up if there was anything that they didn’t like. George Harrison retorted, “Well I don’t like your tie for a start!” George Martin, classically trained, had an enormous influence on the Beatles throughout their recording career. Initially he introduced them to new ideas and techniques, of which they were blissfully unaware. Later, as the Beatles themselves became more sophisticated and proficient, their relationship changed. The Beatles were moving into un-chartered waters and they were leading George into areas that were to change the face of music forever.
Artwork © Shannon
GEORGE MARTIN (Room 117)
George Martin was a successful producer of novelty records for a small EMI subsidy label Parlophone. The perseverance of the Beatles Manager Brian paid off after he secured an audition for the band June 1962 at Abbey Road EMI Studios. Decca records had already famously turned down the band but George Martin had heard the so-called ‘Decca Tapes’ and was keen to see the band in a studio environment. George was impressed by much, but not Pete’s drumming and after offering them a contract , informed Brian that a session drummer could be used for the recording sessions. The boys were delighted after their successful audition and George Martin at the end of the session assured them of his commitment to them ,but implored them to speak up if there was anything that they didn’t like. George Harrison retorted, “Well I don’t like your tie for a start!” George Martin, classically trained, had an enormous influence on the Beatles throughout their recording career. Initially he introduced them to new ideas and techniques, of which they were blissfully unaware. Later, as the Beatles themselves became more sophisticated and proficient, their relationship changed. The Beatles were moving into un-chartered waters and they were leading George into areas that were to change the face of music forever.
Artwork © Shannon
GEORGE MARTIN (Room 117)
George Martin was a successful producer of novelty records for a small EMI subsidy label Parlophone. The perseverance of the Beatles Manager Brian paid off after he secured an audition for the band June 1962 at Abbey Road EMI Studios. Decca records had already famously turned down the band but George Martin had heard the so-called ‘Decca Tapes’ and was keen to see the band in a studio environment. George was impressed by much, but not Pete’s drumming and after offering them a contract , informed Brian that a session drummer could be used for the recording sessions. The boys were delighted after their successful audition and George Martin at the end of the session assured them of his commitment to them ,but implored them to speak up if there was anything that they didn’t like. George Harrison retorted, “Well I don’t like your tie for a start!” George Martin, classically trained, had an enormous influence on the Beatles throughout their recording career. Initially he introduced them to new ideas and techniques, of which they were blissfully unaware. Later, as the Beatles themselves became more sophisticated and proficient, their relationship changed. The Beatles were moving into un-chartered waters and they were leading George into areas that were to change the face of music forever.
Artwork © Shannon