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The newly-mixed Beatles’ “Red” (1962–66) and “Blue” (1967–70) albums are here! We start our two-part deep dive with the first half of the “Red” album.  Fifty years after their original release, Giles Martin has remixed these albums using the groundbreaking “MAL” audio technology, developed by Peter Jackson’s team for the 2021 Get Back film. These sets expand on the original track list, giving us a whopping 75 songs. New additions include some of their earliest cover tracks, and add a number of George Harrison songs—sorely lacking from the original. We also delve into the crazy story behind why these albums exist in the first place, and examine why these particular sets have been catnip for new Beatles fans for over a generation.   --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

15 Nov 202355min

Beatles producer Giles Martin is back! Giles joins us to talk “Now and Then,” the new Red and Blue re-releases, and… his personalized action figure? About Giles: Giles Martin is the mastermind behind the recent remixes of Sgt Pepper, the White Album, Abbey Road, Let it Be/Get Back, and Revolver, and the son of legendary producer George Martin. Most recently, he co-produced the last Beatles song “Now and Then” with Paul McCartney, and remixed the "Red" (1962–66) and "Blue" (1967–70) compilation albums, released this week. He began working on Beatles projects alongside his father, starting with the Beatles Anthology and later collaborating on the groundbreaking 2006 Love album, the mashup soundtrack for the Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil production.  Outside of the Beatles, Giles is the executive music director for the band INXS, music directed the 2019 Elton John biopic Rocketman, and created last summer’s immersive, Dolby Atmos mix of the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds. Giles is currently the Head of Audio & Sound at Abbey Road Studios and the Senior Vice President in charge of Sound Experience for the home audio company Sonos. Giles is a two-time GRAMMY winner for his work on The Beatles’ Love, and won an EMMY for his work on The Beatles' Get Back. --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

10 Nov 202318min

We’re back with our first impressions of the new “last Beatles song,” "Now and Then." ‘Now and Then’ began as one of three demo recordings John Lennon made in the ‘70s, which Yoko gifted to the three surviving Beatles during the 1994 Anthology sessions. Work began on the track, with the goal of creating the first new Beatles song in decades, but it was abandoned due to the demo’s poor sound quality. Thanks to the magic of Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking Machine Audio Learning (“MAL”) technology, developed for the Get Back film, the song was finished in 2022 with original contributions from all four Beatles. Mixed and produced by Giles Martin, ‘Now and Then’ is accompanied by expanded, remixed releases of the seminal “Red” (1962–66) and “Blue” (1967–70) compilation albums.  --------------------- + Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. + Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. + Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles + Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

2 Nov 202334min

The happy day is finally here: the new Giles Martin remix of 'Revolver' is out, and we're breaking it all down. We go track-by-track, analyzing the new mixes, the Super Deluxe extras, and some of our favorite outtakes. Listen along with us as we dive into this fabulous new addition to the Beatles' remix catalogue. Check out the '00s-era "Help" and "Ticket to Ride" flash games here: https://www.hawkenking.com/helpgame/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZKrLjH62Pg   --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Subscribe to BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

28 Okt 20221h 25min

We continue our look at some of the pivotal touring moments in The Beatles' early career. This time, we're looking at their February 1963 tour backing teenage singing sensation Helen Shapiro, which intersected with the beginnings of Beatlemania as we know it.  Plus, latest happenings in The Beatles' world (there are many) and our current obsessions, which include Ringo's feet and Paul's headstand. -------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

10 Okt 202255min

In remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we’re taking a look back on the times when the Beatles—collectively and individually—met the Royal Family, including their Royal Command Performance in 1963, MBE ceremony in 1965, Paul and Ringo’s knighthoods, and beyond. Plus, we’ll recap our ‘Revolver’ listening parties (with Giles Martin!), talk about Ringo’s new EP, and much more. --------------------   +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

19 Sep 20221h 23min

After the HUGE announcement about the forthcoming ‘Revolver’ releases and Super Deluxe box sets, we had to discuss what we’ve got to look forward to: brand new Giles Martin remixes, outtakes, demos, rarities, and so much more! -------------------- Stream “Taxman” (New stereo mix & Dolby Atmos mix): https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/Taxman2022MixPR Rob Sheffield’s ‘Revolver’ preview in ‘Rolling Stone’: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/the-beatles-revolver-unheard-archives-sheffield-1234587264/ +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

7 Sep 202231min

This episode, we're looking at the Beatles' earliest professional tour, a week-long gig backing singer Johnny Gentle, in 1960. We trace how this first professional tour was the first real step that put them on the trajectory to Beatlemania. We also discuss the fascinating story of drummer Tommy Moore, the origins of Paul's pseudonym "Paul Ramon," and listen to the little-known first instance of a Beatles' composition in a professionally-recorded song. Plus, we celebrate the birthday of a special guy in Allison's life, while Erika gushes over Brian Ray's new gig as music director for the podcast version of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann."  ____________________ +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com.

15 Aug 202254min