I bought this when it was first released and I don’t think I’ve encountered anyone calling this background swirling “white noise” because that’s about cancelling other sounds. But maybe there’s a back story I don’t know. I always knew it was a synthesizer but always thought of it as mimicking a swirling storm …
"Heavy" -do you know what that means in this context? I can't believe it's already out of fashion. It means "deep", as in a "deep" person-someone who rocks your world etc...
@@baronroaster404 A definition that would both precede and outlast this particular era 60's early 70's). As I recall it was used as a catchall type word. Could be deep, but also hip, cool righteous.
In my estimation , it can be multi interpreted , but for me it always had the connotation of the feeling that ( Heavy ) was as stated above as Deep or something that was complex but could be understood or as something to ponder mentally . IE deep in thought or content. Beyond the scope of just casual or simple thinking. In reference to Phila above, I never felt it carried a romantic or physical attraction to a person. More of a mystery.
Dude, this song here with headphones on hits different. Especially turned up all the way🤘❤️i kind of wish the ending goes on forever. I picture my coffin being carried out the church with this playing
That white noise is coming from a brand new Moog synthesizer. George bought the first one in England and it was used for this first time on this album. The opening to Here Comes the Sun uses it.
Just for the historical record, Abbey Road was named after the studio where the album, and nearly all of the Beatles' recordings were made. The studio was actually named EMI Studios but was called Abbey Road because it was on Abbey Road. That's Abbey Road the Beatles are walking across. Because the album was so popular, they renamed the studio Abbey Road Studios.
I absolutely love that ending. It's a brilliant ending to a brilliant song. It's like they have a chance to be in this trance-like dream as they repeat those chords over and over, with everybody doing more and more fills and going nuts, and then it's like there's this rising wind that takes forever to arrive, but it's relentless and then it's like it's combined with an insect storm, and like sand blowing through the desert, it nearly obscures the music and becomes the main focus and it's just so cool. It's so atmospheric and it's so cinematic. And then as the wind storm reaches the crescendo, the listener is nearly hypnotized by now, and it abruptly cuts off and leaves you hanging. It's such a mind-fuck and it's wonderful ear candy.
Nope, that's really the end. Then you flip over the album and get the opening line of Here Comes the Sun, which is a stark contrast. Listening to the digital copy, with no album flip, the transition comes instantly and it feels really weird and cool. The two songs couldn't be more different.
This is the fourth time he's been guessing whether it's John or Paul on vocals, always going for Paul, when it was John every single time🤣 A new strategy may be considered for future Beatles reactions👍 *John also did the guitar solo on this one
It always blows my mind when one of these reactors can't tell the difference between John and Paul even after they've heard them both sing a few times. To me, they're so easily distinguished from each other.
This album and Dark Side are the two greatest masterpieces ever put on vinyl, imo. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window is another banger on this album and your boy, Joe Cocker, does an incredible cover of it also!! Since it's kind of a short song.....maybe do a twofor??? Epic!
I love that you give us a few minutes of research. Makes you stand out for me! (Not to diminish your thoughts and insights, which are great to hear too)
the abrupt ending doesn't go into the next song after. that's how the first side of the record ends. that's John finding new ways to mess with you (the listener)
they say the same thing over and over but every verse says something different. That's the beauty of this song. After playing word games in I am the walrus he decided to do the exact opposite here. True art.
John Lennon wrote it, sings and plays lead guitar on this track. Heavy indeed. There's actually more to this song. Lennon told the engineer to just randomly cut it. That's why it ends suddenly.
On this song Heavy = Phat. Also this song is Lennon ALL the way, he's talking about his obsession w Yoko. Nice to see your reactions. White Noise abrupt ending blew everyone's mind upon first hearing in 1969.
Lennon sang the lead vocals and used a Moog Synthesiser/white noise generator to create what I always thought was a like a jet plane taking off, and have always loved that and the way it ends abruptly. John said the song was about his deep love and reliance on Yoko, who was so heavy in the sense she gave him such a strong support when he was going through scary shit..
The tape ran out. But Lennon had the engineer stop it abruptly. It's just a coincidence that the last song on the other side of the album runs out and stop abruptly too.
Led Zeppelin were already formed and playing Dazed and Confused and Communication Breakdown live to the public BEFORE this or Helter Skelter were recorded. Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones played on Becks Bolero TWO AND A HALF YEARS before.
Paul on bass, John on lead vocal. I'm not certain, but thinking it's a Lennon-McCartney song, with heavy (no pun intended) influence from John. No one in the band was better at communicating gut-wrenching emotional pain than John.
I don't know if it's coincidental but this song has elements that remind me of what Miles Davis was doing at around the same time with Fusion Jazz, as in Bitches' Brew. And while not having what sounds like a funk bass line, it also has a funk-like feel to it. But in keeping with its name, it's certainly heavy, about as heavy as rock sounds got at the time. Gotta wonder how much Pink Floyd was influenced by it as they were already doing heavier tracks like Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun and Careful With That Axe, Eugene, but I can see how albums like Dark Side and The Wall might have been influenced by it, even Meddle.
I loved this and your reaction! When will you get around to John Lennons ...Mind Games (official video)??? Come on! Hurry up lol I can't wait any longer lol💕✌️
They were using a Moog synthesizer to make the ‘white noise’ cacophony you’re hearing. John is singing about Yoko, his new wife. The organ was played by the amazing Billy Preston, some call the 5th Beatle!
Early 60s 2 min. songs were written to be on AM radio, late 60s FM radio would play longer songs. Cheech and Chong did a comedy album Big Bambu that had a skit about FM DJs.
I believe there was a suggestion the track should fade to white-noise but John was dead against the idea of a Beatles song turning into "noise".... Personally I think that was a mistake but... still in my top 5 Beatles tracks❤
I think Wes Montgomery inspired the guitar work on this; and he was inspired by the Beatles to do an album of covers. Yep, EVERY genre in western music can be found in their canon, and Eastern classical as well.
Heavy=intellectually, spiritually, creatively deep
Yeah - we used to say: "Man - that's HEAVY!!!"
The brilliance of the white noise is not to be underestimated.
I bought this when it was first released and I don’t think I’ve encountered anyone calling this background swirling “white noise” because that’s about cancelling other sounds. But maybe there’s a back story I don’t know.
I always knew it was a synthesizer but always thought of it as mimicking a swirling storm …
@@dcg4mn I believe it came from John's amplifier.
@@JohnLancaster-b5x as in feedback? I don’t know enough about manipulating amps 😉 but it certainly imparted some mystery and drama 🤘🏽
@@JohnLancaster-b5xThe white noise was produced by a Moog synthesizer operated by Lennon.
"Heavy" -do you know what that means in this context? I can't believe it's already out of fashion. It means "deep", as in a "deep" person-someone who rocks your world etc...
I think it's been out of fashion for quite a few decades now. At least I've not heard it.
@@chrisjamieson3452i dunno. I'm 30 and I'm familiar with it.
Someone says something profound and youre like "woah thats heavy bro"
@@baronroaster404 A definition that would both precede and outlast this particular era 60's early 70's). As I recall it was used as a catchall type word. Could be deep, but also hip, cool righteous.
In short, it means cool
In my estimation , it can be multi interpreted , but for me it always had the connotation of the feeling that ( Heavy ) was as stated above as Deep or something that was complex but could be understood or as something to ponder mentally . IE deep in thought or content. Beyond the scope of just casual or simple thinking. In reference to Phila above, I never felt it carried a romantic or physical attraction to a person. More of a mystery.
It ends like that because John made the engineer physically CUT the tape in that spot. That was a synthesizer making that sound.
John sings lead; Paul and George sing on harmonies. Paul is on bass, as usual.
John also plays lead guitar
💙Any day is a good day when you hear The Beatles!
Every Beatles song invented a new genre. They were SO far ahead of their time.
Precisely, my good man!
Dude, this song here with headphones on hits different. Especially turned up all the way🤘❤️i kind of wish the ending goes on forever. I picture my coffin being carried out the church with this playing
Headphones/earbuds are mandatory.
Heavy means deep … awesome …mind blowing …..
Greatest love song ever written. He is MAD about her. The music simulates madness. He is insane for her love.
That white noise is coming from a brand new Moog synthesizer. George bought the first one in England and it was used for this first time on this album. The opening to Here Comes the Sun uses it.
Always innovating, right up to the final recent release, Now And Then.
John wanted the sound of air
Masterwork. Yes, all the instrumentation is excellent. I like Billy Preston playing the organ. His role is small in this song, but he's there.
McCartney on bass
Lennon on rhythm
George on lead
Ringo
These boys could tackle ANY genre and master it.
Special doesn’t begin to describe them.
John actually played lead on this track. I was shocked when I learned that.
You Sir,are correct.
My bad as you yanks say.@@mikecavaretta2621
Can't forget Billy Preston on keys!
Just for the historical record, Abbey Road was named after the studio where the album, and nearly all of the Beatles' recordings were made. The studio was actually named EMI Studios but was called Abbey Road because it was on Abbey Road. That's Abbey Road the Beatles are walking across. Because the album was so popular, they renamed the studio Abbey Road Studios.
Love that you chose this song, so under appreciated.
Before it even played, I'm hearing it in my head. Its been sooo long since I heard this great song. I love it!!❤❤❤
I absolutely love that ending. It's a brilliant ending to a brilliant song.
It's like they have a chance to be in this trance-like dream as they repeat those chords over and over, with everybody doing more and more fills and going nuts, and then it's like there's this rising wind that takes forever to arrive, but it's relentless and then it's like it's combined with an insect storm, and like sand blowing through the desert, it nearly obscures the music and becomes the main focus and it's just so cool. It's so atmospheric and it's so cinematic.
And then as the wind storm reaches the crescendo, the listener is nearly hypnotized by now, and it abruptly cuts off and leaves you hanging. It's such a mind-fuck and it's wonderful ear candy.
Only the Beatles could make a hit song with just 15 words in it.
sometimes less is more.
Why don’t we do it in the road..
No one will be watching us..
You forgot that ,,,ALL you need is love just five words 🎇🎇🎇🎇
Nope, that's really the end. Then you flip over the album and get the opening line of Here Comes the Sun, which is a stark contrast. Listening to the digital copy, with no album flip, the transition comes instantly and it feels really weird and cool. The two songs couldn't be more different.
There is 15 words in this whole song. Unbelievable.
This is the fourth time he's been guessing whether it's John or Paul on vocals, always going for Paul, when it was John every single time🤣 A new strategy may be considered for future Beatles reactions👍
*John also did the guitar solo on this one
It always blows my mind when one of these reactors can't tell the difference between John and Paul even after they've heard them both sing a few times. To me, they're so easily distinguished from each other.
My #1 Beatles song after a lifetime of listening.
That's absolutely wonderful.
Now I know where the writer of The Sopranos got the idea to end their show that way 😊
This song has one of the most ULTRA-COOL VIBES, in my opinion....JUST....SO....GOOD!!! ENJOY!!!
John wrote and sang lead on this.
Just after the 6 minute mark, John briefly sounds a lot like George.
This album and Dark Side are the two greatest masterpieces ever put on vinyl, imo. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window is another banger on this album and your boy, Joe Cocker, does an incredible cover of it also!! Since it's kind of a short song.....maybe do a twofor??? Epic!
don't forget Physical Graffiti
And Led Zeppelin IV.
Agreed!
Joe Cocker also did The Beatles song with the little help from my friends which was also done by The Four Tops
Since you loved this, you MUST check out Yer Blues!!
I love that you give us a few minutes of research. Makes you stand out for me!
(Not to diminish your thoughts and insights, which are great to hear too)
the abrupt ending doesn't go into the next song after. that's how the first side of the record ends. that's John finding new ways to mess with you (the listener)
The ending simply takes one on their journey.
55 years old and is still better than anything out today!
Back in the day, this was the track you played after you dropped acid. Took on a whole life of its own. 😂🤣
Yeah, the song intentionally ends abruptly. They were so innovative for the time and they were brilliant.
On playback john told the engineer to
"Cut it here"
"it's a vibe" - indeed, and a brilliant one
The music style, is all John.
Pure rock and roll Baby!
Marty McFly used the word "heavy" a lot in the Back To The Future movies.
Great reaction.keep digging .luv it..
they say the same thing over and over but every verse says something different. That's the beauty of this song. After playing word games in I am the walrus he decided to do the exact opposite here. True art.
Static sound was a Moog synthesizer.
John Lennon wrote it, sings and plays lead guitar on this track. Heavy indeed. There's actually more to this song. Lennon told the engineer to just randomly cut it. That's why it ends suddenly.
They should have faded out instead
@@garyfletcher844no, the cut is perfect!
On this song Heavy = Phat. Also this song is Lennon ALL the way, he's talking about his obsession w Yoko. Nice to see your reactions. White Noise abrupt ending blew everyone's mind upon first hearing in 1969.
Paul is playing bass and harmonies while John sings lead George on lead guitar and of course Ringo on drums!
Enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
This whole album is a masterpiece... just when you play side 2 you must let it play in order and at 1 time... you wont regret it.
Paul's bass is amazing .John is singing
Hey Bulldog by them next.
Paul’s bass will blow your mind.
Definitely!
There is a alternate take with paul on vocals
Something sad or bad Was heavy, man Back in the day... But it could also mean A great relationship
My fav song of all their stuff!
But all so The End!
More beatles pls
👍👍Old school goodness! 🖖❤
Lennon sang the lead vocals and used a Moog Synthesiser/white noise generator to create what I always thought was a like a jet plane taking off, and have always loved that and the way it ends abruptly. John said the song was about his deep love and reliance on Yoko, who was so heavy in the sense she gave him such a strong support when he was going through scary shit..
"I could listen to just the instruments" You gonna get that dw xD
Handsome, happy boy ❤
This is John Lennon through and through... and Paul McCartney on bass... as always
The tape ran out. But Lennon had the engineer stop it abruptly. It's just a coincidence that the last song on the other side of the album runs out and stop abruptly too.
End side one. Get up and turn the record over. Side two starts with a beautiful song.
Top five Beatles
Song for me !!!
😊 Ringo was amazing
You have a nice commentary….thanks man.
First heavy metal song
I thought it was Helter Skelter?
Second!
No, Helter Skelter was
@@garyfletcher844 heavy is literally in the title
Led Zeppelin were already formed and playing Dazed and Confused and Communication Breakdown live to the public BEFORE this or Helter Skelter were recorded.
Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones played on Becks Bolero TWO AND A HALF YEARS before.
Paul on bass, John on lead vocal. I'm not certain, but thinking it's a Lennon-McCartney song, with heavy (no pun intended) influence from John. No one in the band was better at communicating gut-wrenching emotional pain than John.
listen to them whispering, talk studio back static.
Back in the late 60s early 70s heavy didn’t mean Weight men the closest I can think of today is like cool
Making the instruments do the vocals...that's the Beatles.
This song is even an antecedent to doom metal.
The white noise was produced by a wind machine, not a Moog. Definitely, this is John’s song, but Paul’s bass is what puts it over the top, IMO.
A Boulder dropped in the ocean is heavy.
LISTEN to everything on 'Abbey Road'! I MEAN IT! It's John...
Ahead of their time ❤❤❤❤
I don't know if it's coincidental but this song has elements that remind me of what Miles Davis was doing at around the same time with Fusion Jazz, as in Bitches' Brew. And while not having what sounds like a funk bass line, it also has a funk-like feel to it. But in keeping with its name, it's certainly heavy, about as heavy as rock sounds got at the time. Gotta wonder how much Pink Floyd was influenced by it as they were already doing heavier tracks like Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun and Careful With That Axe, Eugene, but I can see how albums like Dark Side and The Wall might have been influenced by it, even Meddle.
Get Back final performance please. But i do love this song❤
John doesn't play bass. Paul is the bass guitar player. John is singing most of this song .
If you're wondering about long Beatles tracks, the entire side 2 of Abbey Road is one song blending into another
I loved this and your reaction! When will you get around to John Lennons ...Mind Games (official video)??? Come on! Hurry up lol I can't wait any longer lol💕✌️
You said you could just listen to the song instrumentally, and they gave it to you.
It's johm singing lead vocal
Heavy back in the day had nothing to do with being fat. It's like saying she is way cool.
They were using a Moog synthesizer to make the ‘white noise’ cacophony you’re hearing. John is singing about Yoko, his new wife. The organ was played by the amazing Billy Preston, some call the 5th Beatle!
Billy Preston the 5th Beatle And black ....Check out Eddie Murphy's Saturday night live skit as the 5th Beatle
Early 60s 2 min. songs were written to be on AM radio, late 60s FM radio would play longer songs. Cheech and Chong did a comedy album Big Bambu that had a skit about FM DJs.
It's John singing
This song ended like the last episode of the Sopranos 😎👍
Check out "Tomorrow Never Knows" on their Revolver album (last track)
No, It's John singing
I believe there was a suggestion the track should fade to white-noise but John was dead against the idea of a Beatles song turning into "noise".... Personally I think that was a mistake but... still in my top 5 Beatles tracks❤
It was Paul that was against the song ending in noise, as it was John chose the perfect point to cut it. It is a masterpeice.
that incredible voice could only be John Lennon.
Harmony
I think Wes Montgomery inspired the guitar work on this; and he was inspired by the Beatles to do an album of covers. Yep, EVERY genre in western music can be found in their canon, and Eastern classical as well.
Slang from the 60's. Abbey Road is also the recording studio.
You should listen to "Isnt it a Pity " long version from George Harrison, it just over 7 minutes, and it has the same kind of long outro as this one
John wrote and sings the song
Love the reaction, however there was a weird wind sound coming thru like your mic was near a large fan
Try Yer Blues
it is actually Paul on bass, not john
Its a Moog in the back
John singing
the end of 'she's so heavy' is doom metal before it had a name