The Beatles Revolver


Just read where Giles Martin is using  AI-powered audio separation technology to remix Revolver. From what I read he can take the mono tracks and separate all the instruments and vocals on the 4 track tape the were recorded on and then I guess remix them in 24 track or whatever he wants. Is this good? I love The Beatles and no matter how much better it my sound it not the same. They had what they had in 1966. And George Martin did wonders with 4 tracks. Where does this reissuing of classic albums stop. Is Revolver remixed in multi tracks still Revolver?

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Showing 3 responses by herman

I grew up with the Beatles. I bought the original 45's of songs like "I Want to Hold Your Hand"  back in the early 60's, still have them. As such I think I didn't realize how revolutionary and extremely talented they really were until recently when I watched the "Get Back" series. Since that I've listened to more Beatles than I had in the past 40 years along with solo work by all of them (except Ringo who despite being  the perfect drummer for the Beatles, was not as creative as the rest)

So my take..Hearing the new mixes with improved fidelity is a treat..  "Abbey Road" in Atmos especially on the DVD is stunning. A Revelation. A completely new and wonderful experience. I also have and enjoy the rest of the remixes. 

According to this there will be also be an Atmos mix of Revolver ..I'm sure I''ll get it too

https://www.thebeatles.com/announcing-revolver-special-editions-0

To me it stinks of pandering to a generation that has limited attention span, doesn’t care about sound quality

I’m going to venture a guess that you haven’t heard any of these remixes or you wouldn’t make such ill-informed statements.

First, how is sitting down to listen to an album related to a limited attention span? Second, the sound quality is superb. It blows away any previous versions.

 

one more thought.. if you haven’t heard the remixes in Atmos you really shouldn’t be commenting. I’m not talking about "fake" Atmos from your TV sound bar. I’m talking about true 7.1.6 Atmos from a high end theater. If it doesn’t impress you then you simply don’t like the Beatles because it is AWESOME.

I also agree with the idea that if the Beatles didn't mix it in the first place then you really aren't adulterating "their creation" by having it remixed