Product Description

This is a chronological study of the musical life of the Beatles, from 1956 up to 1965. The main focus is on the materials and structures of the Beatles' melodies, harmonies, counterpoint, rhythms, and the ways these portray the themes of their poetry. The book also addresses performance practice, recording procedure, historical context and more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #512027 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .2 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 472 pages

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Review
Walter Everett's recent contribution to the extensive literature on the Beatles is a welcome addition to the serious musicological study of the most influential rock musicians in history. (Journal of Musicological Research )

... features a huge variety of musical examples ... particularly beneficial when used in conjunction with the actual recordings. (Journal of Musicological Research )

The author's writing style throughout is so lucid that anyone with a desire to understand his discussions will be able to follow them ... Everett's work is not only important in elucidating the music of the Beatles, it also serves as a model for further scholarship in rock music and the variety of analytical approaches that can be used for the understanding of this repertoire. (Journal of Musicological Research )

About the Author
Walter Everett is Associate Professor of Music in Music Theory at the University of Michigan. He is the author of The Beatles as Musicians: Revolver through the Anthology (OUP, 1999).