Rain - The Beatles - Full Instrumental Recreation (4K)
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Well this one wasn't easy!
This is easily one of the most technically challenging and intricate tracks ever released by the Beatles. It features a lead guitar in an open tuning (thanks Ryan and Sam for the tip!), Ringo's insane kitchen-sink drumming, one of Paul's greatest basslines, a slowed-down backing track, backwards vocals. The boys put almost everything they could into this track. Hard to believe it was only a B-side!
I put more effort into studying this than any other track. Ringo's drumming, Paul's bassline AND the lead guitar are recreated note-for-note. Studying this was made much easier thanks to the Revolver remix, which included a remarkably clear backing track (and led to several incredibly clear isolated tracks widely available on UA-cam).
As with most Beatles tunes, this is an incredible, incredible performance. No two verses are alike on ANY instrument (except maybe the rhythm guitar). Paul and Ringo are geniuses.
Also, even the little quirks are great! Paul kinda flubs the introductory bassline, the entire band plays a weird extra half-measure or so in the second verse, the entine tune slows down...it's just madness everywhere. And it works!
I'll add more here soon! Probably releasing more isolated tracks, too. Let me know what you think!
Trivia:
- Recorded Thursday, April 14, 1966 and Saturday, April 16, 1966. From "The Beatles Recording Sessions" - "'One of the things we discovered when playing around with loops on 'Tomorrow Never Knows' was that the texture and depth of certain instruments sounded really good when slowed down,' recalls Geoff Emerick. 'With 'Rain' the Beatles played the rhythm track really fast so that when the tape was played back at normal speed everything would be so much slower, changing the texture."
- I recreated this by recording the drums and guitars about 6% faster and tuned close to Ab. The video of the drums and guitar are of me recording this original performance - the video here is actually slowed down to match! I speculate that Paul overdubbed the bass to the slowed down track, which is in G (the "Recording Sessions" book supports that the bass was overdubbed the next day after the backing track was recorded).
- Incredible thanks to Ryan (ManWithNoExpression) and Sam Popkin for telling me the open tuning on the lead guitar! I NEVER would've figured it out on my own. I wonder if George's sitar playing inspired the experimentation? Sounds very Indian to me.
Instruments:
- 2010 Epiphone Casino, "Inspired by John Lennon" model (roundwound strings)
- 2017 Gretsch Country Gentleman (people think John used his orange Gretsch)
- 2018 Rickenbacker 4003 (flatwound strings)
- 60's Ludwig No. 980 Super Classic Outfit 9x13 / 16x16 / 14x22 kit (Black Oyster Pearl)
- Tambourine
Recording Equipment & Miscellaneous:
- Beatles Drop-T #4 drumhead courtesy of Russ Lease (beatlesuits.com)
- Vox Valvetronix VT100X Guitar Combo Amp
- PreSonus Studio 1824C Interface (6 microphones used)
- Cad Audio Stage7 7-Piece Drum Microphones (toms, snare & bass drum)
- MXL V250 Condenser Mic: drum overhead mic & acoustic guitar
- Drums recorded and mixed with PreSonus Studio One
- Shure SM57 (under hi-hat, bass)
Video Equipment:
- Camera: Canon M50
- Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro on HP Envy 32'' All in One
Feel free to leave comments, I'll respond to as many as I can.
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For a version with very special guest vocalists: vimeo.com/849775319?share=copy.
Even better! Loved it. You have outdone yourself on this one.
WOWWW!
Just perfect! Every day Michael Sokil releases a new cover is a special day
Yes it is.
Well said my friend, I was thinking the same thing.
Been waiting for this cover for weeks ever since you showed us a sneak peak on Instagram. Yup, a rather challenging track to replicate, muscle memory and tons of practice to nail this one, my cover of it took like 2 months.
The "none of the verses aren't played the same as others" is very true, that simpleness of playing a jam ironically adds up to the complexity of the song, you nailed the tone, gear and playability as always. Cheers from Mexico, Michael
By the way the open tuning on this tune is very hard to guess, the only thing that hints the open tuning is the kinda drone/indian part at the end. The advice of ManWithNoExpression and Sam Popkin was a very good one
When you're of that generation as I am, who grew up as a kid listening to The Beatles; who heard later on the bootleg stripped down versions of these songs (long before youtube), your ear memorizes each and every note within these songs. They are imprinted in your brain. Along comes Michael and his great catalog of Beatles songs and they are done as close to the perfect original songs as the boys & George Martin and Geoff Emerick did in studio, going on now almost 60 years. Your channel is a gift for those who remember them in their prime and I thank you for everything you do. Long may you run!
Those of us who were amazed by these songs when they first came out appreciate what Michael has done more than anyone else can. You had to be there to be taken back there, and Michael does.
Thank you so much!
Some of Paul and Ringo's best work, and you did a great job replicating it!
Paul McCartney did nothing on December 5th 1973
@@Themehsofproduction I guess I should've said that it's some of Paul best bass work with the Beatles..
Band on the Run is definitely one of the best albums of the 70s!
@@disneyscott98 any of pauls bass has always been good
@@disneyscott98 but yes more accurately “some of Paul’s best bass work with the Beatles” is better than “Paul’s best work” though very good song though
I don’t think anyone is gonna be able to top this cover! Spot on Michael!
very kind! love your channel!
Rain is an amazing song and you do the tribute beautifully.
Wow Michael! Every cover continues to get better! The attention to detail is ridiculous, from the guitars to the tuning of the drums. You are the one man Beatles! Thank you Michael for your wonderful covers!
Astounding work Michael! The amount of time and effort spent recreating the minutiae of this track really shows. I’d love to see a ‘Bass Spotlight’ sometime. Glad you’re back!
I always loved this song. I especially loved those extra low notes towards the end starting at 02:31
This is incredible! You nailed it! Congratulations! Best instrumental cover that I've ever seen.
Wow, thank you!
The King is back and gives us this masterpiece
My pleasure!
The king is back and so am I
Thank you! 💪🏻
First there was Mersey Beat of 62/63; Rock Pop of 64/65, Folk influence 65 then this. The Beatles were always reinventing themselves. Michael, you of all people must have a great sense of how the Beatles changed all the time. Bravo, it's a fantastic cover. Cheers, Paul from Australia
Thank you so much!
Wow, a cover of my favourite Beatles song from the one and only! I knew why it was my favourite, but being able to not only hear the bassline, those drums, those guitar lines recreated so perfectly, but also see them with my eyes as well just makes me appreciate this song that much more! Well done and thank you for this amazing cover of an absolute banger of track!
Thank you so much!
Man! The guitar details at the end...
Simply amazing !
It’s scary on how accurate it sounds, so damn good. Can we please have the bass and guitar parts isolated too? 🙏
I second this
You really matched the bass sound!
Great to see you back! And with this complex song which I could only imagine was a real challenge. Looking forward to more videos!
Great job on this as always! The drums look like a real pain to get all the details but you did it! Cool about the open tuning... never would have guessed that!
Open tuning! All these years and I never thought of that. Thank you, Michael, for this wonderful demonstration of how the song is played. It's great to listen to this old favorite as a new song again, AND it is great to watch you play it. I am very grateful to you for the work, and promise I will enjoy this video many, many times.
We missed you!! Awesome cover!!
Wow! My daughter and I love your work! And she is only 4 years old. And she loves the Beatles because of the sound you recreate so well!!!
Amazing!
Astonishing.
Very kind!
This proves that sixty years later, the Beatles were so ahead of their time, and still sound better than anything coming out today.
first one to comment! : D. you do such a great Job.
Wow! A great cover! 🤩
Oh my god
So glad you’re back! I’d love to see some more of this Rubber Soul/Revolver stuff
Wow! Perfect. You've outdone yourself on this one. Which in itself is impressive!! Well done!
Thank you so much!
He’s back!
Perhaps my favourite Beatles song, glad you covered it! It's not an easy one, especially playing at its original speed. Well done on the sound!
Thank you so much!
Wondeful to have you back! I hope you continue with the Beatles covers 'cause they are just great.
As I ever think: wow. It’s just unbelievable that someone can recreate Beatles songs perfectly but here is THE example. And more.
I hope you will do the full Past Masters Album. You will be the first one who nails She Loves You as a recreation or cover. As you did Rain, it would be phenomenal. You‘re like the 6th Beatles because George Martin is called the 5th Beatles. Best Greatings!
Always amazes me how you totally nail the production. would love to see a behind the scenes of how you do that!
One of the most iconic bass lines🎶 Great job 😁
STAGGERING!! Aside from agreeing (which I completely do) with all the compliments, welcome backs and heartfelt emotions of the other commenters, what I was especially awed by was how balanced the arrangement was. My first impression is the Beatles were perfectly relaxed, playing their instruments right in their comfort zone -- while John and George play as usual for this period, Paul with his delightfully over-active style -- but still relaxed for him -- and Ringo -- he never showed off -- but lord-'amity does he shine on this song!!! I suppose John led the song as usual with his steady rhythm, but Ringo seems to lead/drive the song forward. It just feels like all the Beatles are in such a perfect groove with each other.
Michael, it's stunning how you open up WHOLE NEW WORLDS of experiencing and appreciating the Beatles' ageless, almost miraculous, achievements!! Thank you so much!!!
I saw the Beatles for their first Ed Sullivan appearance, but I never heard Rain until my late 20s. I was driving to work on a gray day, Rain came on, and I was instantly captivated. The feeling didn't let go of me till it was over. Then I was yelling over and over to myself in my head going "WHY haven't I heard this before?!" There were several other Beatles songs I hadn't heard by the end of college, but when I did finally hear them, none of the others grabbed me like Rain.
thanks so much for the kind words and anecdotes! I agree, there's something hypnotic and unique about Rain!
Welcome back! I've been checking UA-cam every day since your last one. As everyone else has said, this is incredible. I always thought George played his SG on this but I've been wrong so many times before. I can't put into words what hearing these songs for the first time back in the '60s was like. You had to be there. But yours are almost as exciting as that was.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Don!
Really well done! Love the low G and D notes at the end!
One of The Beatles landmark tracks, to think it was just a B-Side! Amazing job on those drums and I can tell by the slowed look to the video you played it faster just like the OG! Magnificent return!
I still can't believe it was a B-Side either, I personally feel that the "Paperback Writer/Rain" single would've made an incredible Double A-Side with how great both of these songs are. Just imagine, Rain could've been on the "1" album.
Love this, the drums sound really great.
Much appreciated!
What can you say? One of his best. Incredible.
Such an amazing job! Absolutely love this song! Keep up the great work!
That is insanely good
If the rain comes
They run and hide their heads
They might as well be dead
If the rain comes
If the rain comes
When the sun shines
They slip into the shade (when the sun shines down)
And sip their lemonade (when the sun shines down)
When the sun shines
When the sun shines
Rain
I don't mind
Shine
The weather's fine
I can show you
That when it starts to rain (when the rain comes down)
Everything's the same (when the rain comes down)
I can show you
I can show you
Rain
I don't mind
Shine
The weather's fine
Can you hear me?
That when it rains and shines (when it rains and shines)
It's just a state of mind (when it rains and shines)
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me?
Sdeah reiht edih dna nur yeht
Semoc niar eht fi (rain)
Niar (rain)
Senihs nus (rain)
Excellent! Good to have you back.
absolutely a great job man, it’s also great to see you again. Keep up the amazing work!
It’s great to see and hear you back😊 Excellent as always🙏
nice job
Wow, that was great!
Welcome back .. with one of my favorite tunes! Thanks for throwing in the tambourine shot as always :)
amazing bro
you truly are a perfectionist. it is great to have you back. I truly wish the best of luck for you in the future!
Michael this cover is outstanding, and I’m so happy that you’re back! :)
The perfect song. Hard to believe its a b-side.
They put so much effort into it. Bananas.
..One of my favorite tunes....born in 1957. Grew up with the Beats.
Awesome 🙂🎶🎵🎸
Thank you so much!
Your covers: those are P-E-R-F-E-C-T! I can't stop listening to your videos :)
Amazing ❤
Perfect rendition, thank you so much for your talent and hard work!
perfect, as usual.
sounds so stunning!
And he’s back with a vengeance! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you! 💪🏻
Such a great recreation of a masterpiece!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!
Thank you too!
SO GOOD!!
EXCELLENT!!
Welcome back!
Thank you so much!
I was actually looking for this exact thing. Thank you
Home run! So cool about the tuning of the Casino. Your ability to duplicate these songs amazes me more and more!
Thank you so much!
Great stuff! Thanks so much :)
Beautiful madness! Well done Mike!
Beautiful! And the tone is very accurate
Knocked it out of the park!
nice n perfect, good job, thank you Michael
Love it. Great song and great cover. Here Paul showed what a great melodic bass player he turned out to be. Glad you’re back mr. Sokil. Hope that George is still getting better.
Thanks so much! Yes he's doing much better!
Perfect cover Michael. Exactly similar to the single. You have my like 👍
Thank you so much!
Sounded just like listening to the record without the voices. Excellent work Michael!
thank you!
Love it, thank you. Especially impressive bass lines. Macca!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic! Thanks, Michael!
Glad you liked it!
Beautiful!
In a word.. Brilliant 😎👍
Great song to play. ..especially the bass part 😉😎✌️💫
Your beatles covers are just awesome
Glad you like them!
Great sound😮
Thank you!
well talented thanks
Amazing good
Amazing.
WoW you went the whole 9 yards ! Great Job Musical Genius !!
Thanks so much!
GREAT JUST GREAT 👍
Fantastic, sounds amazing!!
Thanks for listening!
Thank you!
Hero! We all love this dreamy drippy song.
It's a classic, for sure
Awesome
Sounds great!
do I know you
@@MichaelSokil 👀👀👀
went to it, Snafu, oops. Have a Great one Michael, Ari, and of course, GEORGE!!!!!!!!🎸🥁
Excelente. Parabéns. Mais um escrito
Muito obrigada 😁
I always assumed Lennon used the Epiphone for rhythm track of this song. You did an amazing job 🙏 God bless😊
Wow👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✋
WTF dude. Amazing.
Wow! nice cover.