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Hi Andrew! Thanks for another great video review! I pre-orderd the 5cd super deluxe from Amazon U.S. in September and the ship date was revised to mid November '22nd. I really hope that is not the case. All the best from Cleveland and Akron Ohio!
Hey, thanks for all the links! Now I now I won’t miss out! And I know what I want for Christmas already! The 5 CD Boxset! I can hardly wait! Do you know about the signed Book Klause Voorman is selling from his Website? His Books are all Signed by him! So I thought I’d tell you about it if you’re interested! No music, just the Artwork. Which he did! Thanks! 😊🎃
You definitely need a " dirtier" version of She Said , She Said... than clean. Not muddled per say, but there is a reason the song sounds the way it does. Also Ringos Drums are spectacular on the song and hopefully not too much has been changed
You’re the man, Andrew! I absolutely love the super deluxe Beatles collections but this one is my favorite. The mono mixes are so good. I love how they hang on the end of certain tracks for a few extra seconds than the originals. I hope we get a Rubber Soul box set soon!
Thank you Andrew, for buying this unboxing, we already hope to obtain it and enjoy its content, especially the CDs of recording sessions, a big greeting, take care.
Great video all around. One note, Paul’s bass on Rain was overdubbed later on at the slower pace. Guitars and drums were recorded at the faster speed. Jeff Emerick’s book talks about it. They recorded Paul’s bass later on and with one speaker going into another, or PA, speaker. So, on the new Gyles’ original speed version includes Paul’s overdub, which now sounds faster.
After two listens I've found more and more things that I haven't heard in the past. Paul's bass lines are insane. The bottom on Dr Robert is great. I'm Only Sleeping is fantastic. I mean, the bass line has so many flourishes. Tomorrow Never Knows is the highlight... Just incredible Your review was pretty accurate. I haven't found anything I've been disappointed with. I will say "Thank you Giles!"
Serious question, why is anyone paying good money for minor, almost imperceptible changes? I just don't get how many Beatles fans will pay over and over for the same music re-packaged and re-mastered. The Anthology series was worth buying because they were different versions. I've got Revolver on cd and I'm perfectly happy with it.
Thanks for an engaging whistle stop tour through the new box set, Andrew. I thoroughly enjoyed your song by song thoughts. I’ve been listening to 2009 stereo and mono CD versions in preparation, and though I wasn’t taking notes as you’ve done for your channel, I did hear many differences, some very subtle, some much less so. Your comments are really helpful as a pointer to what to listen out for next time I listen to a disc. It’s hard to absorb the whole sound picture of one song, let alone the whole set, when hearing this set anew, so it’s good to have your commentary, too. I’ve got a few vinyl versions, and I’m really looking forward to the vinyl box when that lands. FWIW, My go to stereo vinyl is the BC-13 Blue Box version, and my favourite mono vinyl is an early pressing in a rather battered sleeve, but plays superbly. Peace.
😁 I've got to say, this package is revelatory in many ways. From what I've listened to of the 2022 remixes on both headphone and speakers and I am not sure I can hear it any other way. Giles Martin & Co. did an amazing thing here and hit a homerun right out of the park. This sounds like it could have been recorded this year. I absolutely ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍 LOVE this mix. I enjoyed your summary and pretty much agree with you on most, some disagree, but each has his own ears.
Thanks Andrew...enjoyed that. I've always loved Klaus artwork on this. I believe he has a lovely book out about the story of the artwork leading up to the album cover. I've ordered the cd deluxe set from amazon uk. And also the vinyl album from amazon USA as they have an exclusive ( klaus art) revolver slipmat for my turntable.
Great review and I agree with most of it. The 'Land O'Groats' version of Yellow Sub was on the Real Love single rather than Anth II and Paul is indeed on bass on Sh Said.She Said but he left in a huff before the vocals were recorded.
Brilliant review, which I am very grateful for, Revolver for be my top Beatles album although I have them all. Looking forward to receiving the 5cd deluxe set hopefully on Friday, postal service not withstanding! Thanks Andrew!!
Many people debate what's 'the' best version of each Beatles album. It makes sense, especially with all the new remixes that came out in the last 5 years. However, I'm mostly grateful to have several options available: I love the 2009 remasters, the recent mono CD/vinyl reissues and adore the songtrack compilation, which is proudly shining at your wall. What a blessing to be able to say: today it's the songtrack or a Giles Martin remix or a 2009 CD, etcetera. At first, I had my problems with the Sgt Peppers 2017 remix, even more so with the 2018 White Album. So, I passed those boxsets. However, being a fan and being curious, I bought the 2019 Abbey Road box set and fell in love with that remix. The same happened with the excellent Let It Be reissue from last year. And yes, it forced me to re-listen the 2017 Sgt Pepper reissue. I finally love it and ordered the box set, years after it being released. What was I missing then? Is it that my ears and mind needed more time to adjust to a rather different version, that I got used to with? I don't know. But what I can say to the people who still find it difficult to embrace the newer remixes: give it time, try it again and be aware of that you can always pick a different version, if you want to. I'm even more so looking forward to the new box set, especially after hearing the 'Got To Get You Into My Life' second take, which is splendid I agree. The short Yellow Submarine demo, is very emotional. A reminder of the fact that the Beatles not only stand for adventure, joy, pleasure, but melancholy/sadness as well. But it is a kind of sadness that can also warm and comfort us. I think many people around the globe can use a lot of Beatles comfort. So, the Revolver 2022 reissue is coming at the right moment, don't you think? Thank you Andrew, for sharing so much information and celebrating this unique time of being a Beatles fan, with us all. Very appreciated. To all the Beatles fans: have a nice Beatles weekend and upcoming weeks ~Marjet
The stereo master tapes from which the 2009 remasters (NOT "mixes") derive have been played many, MANY times. But the multitrack tapes from which the stereo master was created have only been played a few times. Even more importantly, the new mixes are mixed in the state-of-the-art digital domain where there’s no analogue tape-to-tape transferring and therefore no generation loss in the mixing process. There are many other tricks and subtleties at play, but drawing from that FIRST-generation tapes, that’s the BIG difference. George Martin himself wrote that tape is “an inherently ‘lossy’ medium.” From his book All You Need Is Ears: “When we first got four-track, it was an enormous relief not to have the worries about how many generations of sound quality had been lost which we had suffered in twin-track. But even four tracks are very few. . . . The only way we could get round it was to dub from one four-track to a second four-track - and that, of course, meant losing sound quality.” You hear that folks? Back in those days, the only available means of mixing meant LOSING SOUND QUALITY. Depending on how they’re done, these dubs are called either “bounce downs” or “reduction mixes.” Only a few of the tracks on Revolver involved bounce downs, but even so, drawing the sound from the first-generation four-track tapes makes a big difference. Speaking about later albums, “What I did was to dub from one four-track machine on to another, sometimes not once but twice,” says George Martin. “Harkening back to what I wrote earlier, that would mean, of course, losing up to nine generations of sound quality.” People who maintain that the original mix cannot be improved upon don’t understand how much better the FIRST generation multi-track tapes sound as compared with the second generation stereo master tape. The music isn’t being remixed just for kicks. The music is being remixed because the sound can now be drawn from the original first generation 4- and 8-track session tapes. “Because it’s The Beatles, each of those reels have been kept,” says Abbey Road Studios engineer Matthew Cocker. Eliminating the issue that so concerned George Martin means hearing the Beatles’ music with a clarity and inner detailing that is revelatory. Mastering engineer Miles Showell: “You put those multitracks up, and you hear content you never even knew existed, and at incredible detail.” So, of COURSE the new mixes have improved clarity and inner detail. Of COURSE they do. The question is, have the CDs been ruined by appalling levels of added compression? How can you do a review of the sound quality and not answer that crucial question?
"He's got the rock, but he's not quite got the roll yet." GREAT line. Now really wanting to hear this version. So, thank you for this. I'll hold off on the purchase for a while but WILL get it. I've already heard the Yellow Submarine John verse, which I was VERY curious about.
Great review. Really mind blowing re Yellow Submarine, from (and I thought so as well) My Mummy's Dead-esque "no one cares, no one cares" to the happy-go-lucky childrens sing-a-long favourite. So glad the Paul on bass on She Said She Said has been sorted once and for all... and just how clean was his grandfather?
I'll get back and listen to the video when I've got my copy. I want to listen to it the first time without knowing nothing. It will be a long week of waiting for the 5 vinyls that that's been ordered.
Great review, Andrew. I can't wait for mine to arrive. There may be divided opinions about the new mix but, of course, we've all still got the original.
The 'sound effects' version of Yellow Submarine on here was previously released on the Real Love cd single not on Anthology 2. Apart from that a spot on review...as always!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andrew! While I most likely will have to wait until Xmas to get my physical copy from the wife, I look forward to watching again after I've been able to listen to the entire thing myself a few times. Have a great weekend!
The new 40 second Yellow Submarine demo with John singing popped up on Apple Music today (the full album comes out on like the 24th) and it’s just so good, I cannot afford the physical set but maybe I’ll justify it to myself lol
Megasting. There was an interview with John and Paul at the Ivor Novello Awards in early 1967 where they say it was two separate songs combined . John's verse melody and Paul's chorus. I think this confirms this.
When you posted this video, Andrew, I considered waiting until my box set arrived before watching your video. But then I thought, "What the heck!" and watched it now. I'm glad again. 45 minutes well spent. Thank you for the analysis. It gives me things to listen for when my set does arrive. I can't wait.
“She Said She Said” sounds awful. I thought it must be a mistake. He sucked out that wall of sound for no reason. He buried the cymbal crashes. “For No One” sounds amazing though. He really brought out that harpsichord.
I'm really looking forward to getting this set. I'll be getting the CD set as I have for all the rest except Let It Be which I bought on vinyl because I got an amazing deal on it. Enjoyed your detailed review of the tracks. Revolver is easily a top 5 all time album for me. I have been very pleased with the quality of these box sets so far. The Let it Be EP was a bit of a noggin scratcher considering all the musical gems that were recorded in those sessions. That's my only gripe thus far.
@@jimwood1584 musical archeology isn't for everyone. I enjoy these expanded deluxe boxes, but I have to admit that after the initial novelty, I rarely revisit the demos and rough mixes etc. The books that come with the boxes are really great.
7:00 Wow,, you impressed me going straight into the vocal in the right key and with no cheeky pitch-reminding strum before you started.Very good pitch, sir, maybe even perfect!
I don’t know if you noticed that “I’m only sleeping” apparently was also a song they recorded faster and then it was slowed down. You can hear it on the mono mix 1 countdown at the start
Thanks again, Andrew! I’ve left you a nice comment before. I’m from Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and am a huge fan of “The Boys”! Also, I want to let you know that I think you’re the Best, regarding your knowledge, presentation, etc. Keep up the fabulous work! I like getting my info from you. Thank you so very much! You have a friend (another one, me), in the U.S. Please take care, and I’ll stay tuned. All the Best. Cheers, Jeffrey
Excellent review Andrew. And head and shoulders above some of your American peers and competitors in this space. Looking forward to your unboxing video.
Great review as always! „You can hear Abbey Road, you can hear the studio“ is my goosebumps quote in your review! Just wanna hear it, too! Can‘t wait😅👍🏻
Just listened to the newly released Got To Get You Into My Life. They never played that song live, but I think that's the closest we'll get to hearing a live version by The Beatles.
Beautiful mix... Of course, it may contain some mistakes like the bass on for no one Wich I'm not sure if I like that way... And I'm not sure if 'I'm only sleeping' is correct like that, I will give it some tries but not sure about that mix... Over all is a great mix and this will become my go to for revolver almost every listen, but I'm not planning on get rid off of my 2009 stereo and mono mixes... Stereo 2009 specially. Just because for no one and I'm only sleeping.
Appreciate the enormous effort you’ve gone to in summing up this forthcoming Revolver box set through the digital medium sonically speaking. Firstly I’m a Beatles fan through and through though I came to appreciate them more long after they had disbanded. Secondly when I first heard about the vinyl box set and it’s contents I felt cheated and a bit suspicious especially the decision to include the Mono version. Why? Well I actually own a later pressing of Revolver and the version from the Mono box set so (a) I couldn’t imagine any kind of an improvement on the Mono version and (b) I wasn’t too enamoured with a yellow submarine shaped bot exploring the depths of the Stereo mix! If it sounds good then who cares but still….. Finally isn’t it ALWAYS the sessions that sell anniversary box sets? In my case I’d be forking out 220 smackers just for this double Lp Session Outtakes. This time I most definitely won’t be thanks to your review Andrew. Then again maybe the vinyl set review might just change my mind? This time I don’t think so…. I’ve just listened to my dog eared copy of Revolver and it sounds bloody great. As does the Mono. I’m happy out 😎
Thorughly enjoyed listening to the new mixes and concur that She Said She Said has lost a bit of edge, also miss John's quip in Good Day Sunshine. All in all another great job by Giles and his team. Now, let's hope for a Rubber Soul Remix.
One of my all time favourites, I'd go so far as to say it's one of the very few "perfect" albums I've ever heard, there's nothing you can do to improve it!
@@AndrewDixonMusic I fell off my chair when I heard you say this in an old video of yours I was watching. Me and my mates have said the same for years, tho OK Computer might be considered better, The Bends is simply perfect. Somehow, we make sense of this theory (whilst in a pub surrounded by booze).
From how you described the session tracks, I think I made the right decision to go for the "Revolver" 2 CD edition. Most of the best and most interesting tracks are on the bonus disc of the 2 CD set. Except for 3 or 4 of the tracks you mentioned, I think the rest would be something I'd only hear a couple times. The bonus CD from the 2 CD set will be a much better listen. The same was true for me with the "Sgt. Pepper" and "Abbey Road" 2 CD editions.
I have every confidence in the remix. All I want to know is, has the CD got compression slathered all over it so it will sound stupidly LOUD. If anyone even knows what I'm talking about, is the sound "brick-walled"? Are the peaks allowed to jump out of the mix, or has the average volume level been raised to the point where there's no head room for the peaks?
Andrew, another stellar job, Mate, my only comment is, yes, Paul played bass on the studio run-throughs of 'He Said, She Said', but as far as the recorded version, the Boy's rented a Burn's Bisen Bass for George which is well documented by photos and receipts, in fact, they have the serial # of the very sought after instrument, but, you know, I could be wrong of course, thank you again, Andrew 👏👏🙏
Hi, I think what you've suggested has always been the assumption until now, but it seems the research for this box set shows that it is definitely Paul on bass, at least that's what it's suggesting.
Greatly looking forward to this one, since Revolver is my all-time favorite album, and your review has me even more hyped about it. The whole demixing thing has got me wondering though. Once the tracks have been split out by the super-amazing demixing technology, are we still hearing tracks played and sung by the Beatles... or a just super-high-fidelity recreation of what a computer thinks those individual tracks would sound like? (And yes, I know how silly I sound worrying about that.)
It's an interesting question. I wonder how much anything sounds exactly like what was played as soon as you start adding effects to things. I guess it's a bit like technology that shows what people will look like when they're older. How do we know how accurate it is?
Thanks for your review! what I think is the tracks that are supposed to sound "clean" fare best, She said She Said is completely off where is the Britpop grit on this one?! On the whole I think I will listen to it a couple of times and will revert back to the mono version. Love you To is weird with some strange panning on the Sitar, I enjoy the outtakes though especially the working tapes of Yellow submarines which are highlights. I don't think I will splash the cash on this box set. I will go as far as saying it's probably the worst Giles Martin remix... ok it's clean and it's ok from a clinical point of to hear new elements, but as a "mix" to present the album, not sure about this one...
I’ve just listened to She Said She Said. It’s a weird mix in that the beginning riff is really prominent but then the rest of the song it seems like it’s in the background and the vocals are the main focus. To me it just seems like the riff should have been a main focus. I compared it to the mono version and to be fair, it’s the same. But… you know… if you’re gonna remix it…. remix it. It should sound more like And Your Bird Can Sing but sounds flat compared to that.
Nice review! A shame no sessions for Good Day Sunshine, but other than that, sounds like a great box set! Also wish they included a Blu-ray audio disc like the other sets, but that's a minor quibble. Rain was also in stereo on Past Masters in 1988.
Thank you, insightful and candid as always. Meanwhile, a clavichord is different from a harpsichord in that the strings are hammered iso plucked. Compared to a piano, the acoustic body is small, hence the modest sound. Can’t wait to hear the new Revolver, though it is so expensive!
Hi Andrew, love your analysis and reports. Thank you very much. Comment regarding your summary about best albums Beatles and solo: To me is Abby Road the best Beatles' album and more considering that the Beatles were at their very end. To me is Ram not the best McCartney album, but that of course is a question of taste. Keep up the good work. Best regards, Fred Nijsten The Netherlands
Hi Andrew.That song Good Day Sunshine don´t coming demos about this song,strange because others songs have your demos.I like cool this box set and now can hear all songs in high fidelity.Uchino of Japan.Thank you.
Just listened to mine, it's ok seems an understatement 😂 Highlights for me on the main album are And Your Bird, Tomorrow & Eleanor Rigby. Lows, She said & I'm Only Sleeping, something sounds off & I can't put my finger on it. Also Ringo's drums on Got To Get You sound shallow, the bass has been worked on drums ignored so it all sounds worse to me. Nice to have the stereo/clean versions of Paperback Writer/Rain but I know what I prefer. At the end of it all I put the Mono disc in was blown away & concluded that's still the way to go, you still can't beat it 👍
Andrew so enjoyed your take on this. Don't know if you said or not but were your listening through headphones? My copies will arrive on release day, can't wait to do a comparison as well. Thank you for sharing all this excitement. Take care!
I’ve finally heard the whole thing so enjoying this now. I really enjoyed it but still have a soft spot for original stereo and personally I feel like for EQ on the new stereo I think they used the mono for reference
Clarity and separation is there but for me it misses the original warmth of the original limitations that blended/layering produced. It no longer sounds like it was made in the 60s and could be argued it's a very clever facsimile.
Interesting to note about your comment on the Love You Too demo sounding like something from the All Things Must Pass demos. George also presented Art Of Dying and Isn't It A Pity around this time, so I wonder if in an alternate universe one of those songs ended up on Revolver while Love You Too ended up on All Things Must Pass. 1965-66 seems to have been a great time for George growing as a person and as a songwriter.
“For No One” is going to blow people’s minds! It’s without doubt the greatest impact Martin and Okell have made on a single track. It’s a perfect mix. The drums are finally allowed to carry the song and bring the listener to another dimension. “She Said She Said” is a god awful mix. AI really ruined the juiciness of the guitar tones in the separation process, which made the track less heavy and powerful than it used to be. And panning them on opposite sides was a terrible decision since the track on the left channel features several mistakes that now steal all the focus. “I’m Only Sleeping” is way too bass-heavy, I can’t believe they let that slip. Other than that, I think this is the definite version of Revolver. Probably the greatest remix of the entire catalog so far.
hi andrew i even believe john had the yellow submarine bit in mind as well as the verses its been shown in the new worktape because have you not heard the interview with john when hes talking about an lsd trip he had when he ended up on his own all night with sofa cushions all round him on the floor and he was tripping that he was quote "driving a blue submarine and a green submarine and it felt like it was going above the houses"? i cant see that just being a coincedance or maybe he told that story to paul and paul made it into that chorus but it does appear the whole concept came from john but maybe paul didturn it into that chorus. but thanks for all this review hope to get my vinyl box tomorrow but i have got a cd single for right now and i agree with most of your review
My comments on each of the remixes: Taxman - 9/10. Love how everything sounds more punchier and clearer. Didn't like that the rhythm and lead guitar sound a little too soft Eleanor Rigby - 10/10. The 2022 Mix sounds better than the 2015 Mix by a mile far. The center vocal sounds clearer and less compressed I'm Only Sleeping - 9/10. Never knew that there was this yawning sound around the 2-minute mark Love You To - 10/10 Clearer version. Makes me excited all the more for a remix of Norwegian Wood Here, There and Everywhere - 9/10. Bass sounds better this time. Was disappointed that the percussion sounds a little too soft especially with the crash cymbal Yellow Submarine - 5/10. Disappointed with the placing in the stereo scape compared to the 2015 Mix. Didn't like how the drums are now in the left channel and that the guitar sounds too soft. I however did like that the extra strum at the start was added from the mono version. Probably the only Giles Martin remix I don't like unlike all the other ones which are great. She Said She Said - 9/10. Everything sounds so much spacious. Every instrument has room to breathe. Noticed things with the organ I have never heard before Good Day Sunshine - 10/10. Well-balanced. Every instrument is now clearer. Far better than the original mix. And Your Bird Can Sing - 9/10 Remains faithful to the original 1966 Mix, but sounds clearer this time For No One - 11/10. I cannot stress how much of an improvement this track is compared to the original alongside Taxman. Better stereo panning and the bass drum sounds more audible now Doctor Robert - 10/10. Improved sound. Clearer. I Want To Tell You - 10/10. Drums and Bass are more prominent and the piano is now in stereo. Better. Got To Get You Into My Life - 9/10. Balanced horns this time which is an improvement. The vocals are now more audible. Bass and drum sound better in the center. Can't hear the guitar that much here. Tomorrow Never Knows 8/10. The tape loops now go from left to right and right to left. Vocals are less muddy. The drums and bass sound better. Piano sounds more audible. Kinda wish the reversed guitar solo was ADT'd
As usual, they bungle the remix (they remove the iconic amp hum from the intro? It's a failure from the very first note). Just get it for the outtakes. The "Yellow Submarine" with John singing gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. And hearing "Rain" at it's original speed is pretty interesting. But throw that pathetic remix on top of all the other lousy remixes and, in some cases, remastering that they've been doing since the 90s. Happy for the outtakes though! If some dummy is going to substitute this piece of garbage for the original, they don't know what "Revolver" is. Sorry, but Giles Martin ain't his dad or the original EMI staff that worked on these recordings.
Thanks, dude! Yet to hear the new box set. Tried to torrent it, but I guess that´s not the point! Not the right way to do it. Known Revolver forever. Loved it forever.
Hi - I would say overall Im less impressed with this than the other re-mixes, but its still good. I was impressed with "Good day shunshine", even though its one of my least favourites, because of its clarity and the piano right side is much better sounding. - But, I didn't like the new version of "Rain". I feel that this track, in its original form, is kind of "other worldly"and the vocals are best in with the mix. But here on the new version, I felt the vocal was too loud. But I did like the clarity on the right side Tamborine.
Great review. Doesn't change my mind to buy the release since I seem to have a good portion of the songs and mixes among the other cds you used to compare the new versions.
Ordered the CD set from Amazon over a month ago and it still hasn’t been dispatched - notification advises delivery on Wednesday which is unusual for them as they normally dispatch day of release. Looking at their site now and they are saying new orders have a delivery of 1 to 3 weeks. Bizarre.
Hi Andrew.......I'm just listening to your synopsis of the Revolver offerings and you are doing a great job, I can't get over the amount of unboxings that all my favourite UA-camrs have been doing of the vinyl and cd super deluxe Revolver sets, I thought Friday 28th October was when it's supposed to come out but it seems it's been out for at least a week already......I think I'll pop down to my HMV store tomorrow in Doncaster and see if they've got their consignment in.....All the best Andrew 🍷👍👌 PS That's a nice little touch they do on the front cover of the box when you hold it up to the light and magically the word Revolver and the Parlophone motif appears as if by magic when it l👀ks like it's just blank.......Can't wait for your next videos 🍷👍👌
I’ve got the 2009 release. I think that’s enough for me. At this point, I would just like more McCartney Archive sets. London Town, Back to the Egg, Broadstreet and Press to Play are all in much greater need of remastering, plus there are so many great Paul solo tracks that have not been officially released yet. There is all that stuff from Rupert and Return to Pepperland. I figure it will all come out eventually, but I wonder how much older we will all be.
On all the Paul McCartney material you noticed, I agree a 100%! But be sure that all the Giles Martin remixes are worth every pence you give for them. If you’ve listened to them once, you don’t want to miss them anymore. 👍🏻🍀
I have only the 80s cd versions of London Town and BTTE and I think the 90s cds are really expensive now if you can find them. I do have the 90s release for Press to Play but I’m thinking that a better remastering might be done with today’s technology. But maybe not. I didn’t notice any difference between the new Flaming Pie and the 1997 version. Main desire for me has always been completed, unreleased tracks, e.g. Waterspout, Cage, Yvonne, Lindiana, etc.
@@reactivearmour5126 Absolutely right. We need these reissues as soon as possible! Flaming Pie always sounded great, can’t find any differences between the original 1997 release and the Archive Edition, too. But the second disc of demos and outtakes are worth the price.
Only now I have noticed the beautiful LEGO Yellow Submarine. Always asked myself if I hear some Dutch marine language during that song "Duiken, duiken" and some words before that and even a German word. Somewhere between the 1:30 and 1:45.
Hey Andrew, fantastic detailed review, thank you! I will be getting the vinyl box, but I am very new to vinyl. Quick question, when listening to the mono album, do you replace your stereo cartridge to a mono cartridge on your turntable for maximum mono enjoyment? Thx a bunch!
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Hi Andrew! Thanks for another great video review! I pre-orderd the 5cd super deluxe from Amazon U.S. in September and the ship date was revised to mid November '22nd. I really hope that is not the case. All the best from Cleveland and Akron Ohio!
Hey, thanks for all the links! Now I now I won’t miss out! And I know what I want for Christmas already! The 5 CD Boxset! I can hardly wait!
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"Cleaner than Paul's grandfather" - that needs to be on an album blurb somewhere! Love your enthusiasm, Andrew! 🎶💕
There needs to be a 30 minute version of Tomorrow Never Knows. The best tune of the 20th Century.
It is not. Not at all. Tomorrow never knows is one of the weakest Beatles songs.
@@leonardoiglesias2394 You have to understand it in the context of 1966.
@@leonardoiglesias2394 Wow - wrong. Don't proclaim a song as weak when it's just your opinion. TMK is a revelation. Sorry you can't see it.
There is a 50 minute remix available on SoundCloud….it’s incredible
@@trikywu agree…for me it is one of their top 5 tracks, and depending 0n the day and my mood, it’s #1.
You definitely need a " dirtier" version of She Said , She Said... than clean. Not muddled per say, but there is a reason the song sounds the way it does. Also Ringos Drums are spectacular on the song and hopefully not too much has been changed
Thanks Andrew for your honest and unbiased insight. I love The Beatles in 1966 best of all.
Excellent review Andrew. I was listening to every word of your review and my excitement level at getting my set is now through the roof.
You’re the man, Andrew! I absolutely love the super deluxe Beatles collections but this one is my favorite. The mono mixes are so good. I love how they hang on the end of certain tracks for a few extra seconds than the originals. I hope we get a Rubber Soul box set soon!
Thank you Andrew, for buying this unboxing, we already hope to obtain it and enjoy its content, especially the CDs of recording sessions, a big greeting, take care.
My CD box and the 2CD versions just arrived today and can’t wait to dive in!
Great video all around. One note, Paul’s bass on Rain was overdubbed later on at the slower pace. Guitars and drums were recorded at the faster speed. Jeff Emerick’s book talks about it. They recorded Paul’s bass later on and with one speaker going into another, or PA, speaker. So, on the new Gyles’ original speed version includes Paul’s overdub, which now sounds faster.
After two listens I've found more and more things that I haven't heard in the past. Paul's bass lines are insane. The bottom on Dr Robert is great. I'm Only Sleeping is fantastic. I mean, the bass line has so many flourishes. Tomorrow Never Knows is the highlight... Just incredible
Your review was pretty accurate. I haven't found anything I've been disappointed with.
I will say "Thank you Giles!"
Hi Andrew, simply stellar presentation, as always. Thank you.
Finally you can hear Paul's bass in Tomorrow never knows.
Serious question, why is anyone paying good money for minor, almost imperceptible changes? I just don't get how many Beatles fans will pay over and over for the same music re-packaged and re-mastered. The Anthology series was worth buying because they were different versions. I've got Revolver on cd and I'm perfectly happy with it.
Thanks for an engaging whistle stop tour through the new box set, Andrew.
I thoroughly enjoyed your song by song thoughts. I’ve been listening to 2009 stereo and mono CD versions in preparation, and though I wasn’t taking notes as you’ve done for your channel, I did hear many differences, some very subtle, some much less so.
Your comments are really helpful as a pointer to what to listen out for next time I listen to a disc. It’s hard to absorb the whole sound picture of one song, let alone the whole set, when hearing this set anew, so it’s good to have your commentary, too.
I’ve got a few vinyl versions, and I’m really looking forward to the vinyl box when that lands.
FWIW, My go to stereo vinyl is the BC-13 Blue Box version, and my favourite mono vinyl is an early pressing in a rather battered sleeve, but plays superbly.
Peace.
😁 I've got to say, this package is revelatory in many ways. From what I've listened to of the 2022 remixes on both headphone and speakers and I am not sure I can hear it any other way. Giles Martin & Co. did an amazing thing here and hit a homerun right out of the park. This sounds like it could have been recorded this year. I absolutely ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍 LOVE this mix. I enjoyed your summary and pretty much agree with you on most, some disagree, but each has his own ears.
Andrew the Beatles just never fail us do they..... Astonishing & a brilliant & very honest review & roll on Friday!!
Thanks Andrew...enjoyed that. I've always loved Klaus artwork on this. I believe he has a lovely book out about the story of the artwork leading up to the album cover. I've ordered the cd deluxe set from amazon uk. And also the vinyl album from amazon USA as they have an exclusive ( klaus art) revolver slipmat for my turntable.
Andrew, thanks so much for this review. It's nice to hear a review from a fan/musician.
Great review and I agree with most of it.
The 'Land O'Groats' version of Yellow Sub was on the Real Love single rather than Anth II and Paul is indeed on bass on Sh Said.She Said but he left in a huff before the vocals were recorded.
Brilliant review, which I am very grateful for, Revolver for be my top Beatles album although I have them all. Looking forward to receiving the 5cd deluxe set hopefully on Friday, postal service not withstanding! Thanks Andrew!!
Many people debate what's 'the' best version of each Beatles album. It makes sense, especially with all the new remixes that came out in the last 5 years. However, I'm mostly grateful to have several options available: I love the 2009 remasters, the recent mono CD/vinyl reissues and adore the songtrack compilation, which is proudly shining at your wall. What a blessing to be able to say: today it's the songtrack or a Giles Martin remix or a 2009 CD, etcetera. At first, I had my problems with the Sgt Peppers 2017 remix, even more so with the 2018 White Album. So, I passed those boxsets. However, being a fan and being curious, I bought the 2019 Abbey Road box set and fell in love with that remix. The same happened with the excellent Let It Be reissue from last year. And yes, it forced me to re-listen the 2017 Sgt Pepper reissue. I finally love it and ordered the box set, years after it being released. What was I missing then? Is it that my ears and mind needed more time to adjust to a rather different version, that I got used to with? I don't know. But what I can say to the people who still find it difficult to embrace the newer remixes: give it time, try it again and be aware of that you can always pick a different version, if you want to. I'm even more so looking forward to the new box set, especially after hearing the 'Got To Get You Into My Life' second take, which is splendid I agree. The short Yellow Submarine demo, is very emotional. A reminder of the fact that the Beatles not only stand for adventure, joy, pleasure, but melancholy/sadness as well. But it is a kind of sadness that can also warm and comfort us. I think many people around the globe can use a lot of Beatles comfort. So, the Revolver 2022 reissue is coming at the right moment, don't you think? Thank you Andrew, for sharing so much information and celebrating this unique time of being a Beatles fan, with us all. Very appreciated. To all the Beatles fans: have a nice Beatles weekend and upcoming weeks ~Marjet
Great comment, I also enjoy flicking between the different versions, especially Sgt Pepper!
Your listening expertise is greatly appreciated. Can't wait for my box set to arrive. Thanks!
I’m a bit tense for She said and I’m only sleeping now. They are two of my favourites on the album
I did the album today on headphones and was a lot happier with I'm Only Sleeping. Even She Said She Said was improved through headphones.
@@AndrewDixonMusic that’s alright then
Wow, it IS Paul on bass on SSSS after all.
The stereo master tapes from which the 2009 remasters (NOT "mixes") derive have been played many, MANY times. But the multitrack tapes from which the stereo master was created have only been played a few times. Even more importantly, the new mixes are mixed in the state-of-the-art digital domain where there’s no analogue tape-to-tape transferring and therefore no generation loss in the mixing process. There are many other tricks and subtleties at play, but drawing from that FIRST-generation tapes, that’s the BIG difference.
George Martin himself wrote that tape is “an inherently ‘lossy’ medium.” From his book All You Need Is Ears: “When we first got four-track, it was an enormous relief not to have the worries about how many generations of sound quality had been lost which we had suffered in twin-track. But even four tracks are very few. . . . The only way we could get round it was to dub from one four-track to a second four-track - and that, of course, meant losing sound quality.” You hear that folks? Back in those days, the only available means of mixing meant LOSING SOUND QUALITY.
Depending on how they’re done, these dubs are called either “bounce downs” or “reduction mixes.” Only a few of the tracks on Revolver involved bounce downs, but even so, drawing the sound from the first-generation four-track tapes makes a big difference.
Speaking about later albums, “What I did was to dub from one four-track machine on to another, sometimes not once but twice,” says George Martin. “Harkening back to what I wrote earlier, that would mean, of course, losing up to nine generations of sound quality.” People who maintain that the original mix cannot be improved upon don’t understand how much better the FIRST generation multi-track tapes sound as compared with the second generation stereo master tape.
The music isn’t being remixed just for kicks. The music is being remixed because the sound can now be drawn from the original first generation 4- and 8-track session tapes. “Because it’s The Beatles, each of those reels have been kept,” says Abbey Road Studios engineer Matthew Cocker. Eliminating the issue that so concerned George Martin means hearing the Beatles’ music with a clarity and inner detailing that is revelatory. Mastering engineer Miles Showell: “You put those multitracks up, and you hear content you never even knew existed, and at incredible detail.”
So, of COURSE the new mixes have improved clarity and inner detail. Of COURSE they do. The question is, have the CDs been ruined by appalling levels of added compression? How can you do a review of the sound quality and not answer that crucial question?
"He's got the rock, but he's not quite got the roll yet." GREAT line. Now really wanting to hear this version. So, thank you for this. I'll hold off on the purchase for a while but WILL get it. I've already heard the Yellow Submarine John verse, which I was VERY curious about.
Great review. Really mind blowing re Yellow Submarine, from (and I thought so as well) My Mummy's Dead-esque "no one cares, no one cares" to the happy-go-lucky childrens sing-a-long favourite. So glad the Paul on bass on She Said She Said has been sorted once and for all... and just how clean was his grandfather?
Very clean!
@@AndrewDixonMusic As clean as a certain fire engine, which we all know, was a clean machine.
I'll get back and listen to the video when I've got my copy. I want to listen to it the first time without knowing nothing. It will be a long week of waiting for the 5 vinyls that that's been ordered.
Great review, Andrew. I can't wait for mine to arrive. There may be divided opinions about the new mix but, of course, we've all still got the original.
The 'sound effects' version of Yellow Submarine on here was previously released on the Real Love cd single not on Anthology 2. Apart from that a spot on review...as always!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Andrew! While I most likely will have to wait until Xmas to get my physical copy from the wife, I look forward to watching again after I've been able to listen to the entire thing myself a few times. Have a great weekend!
Excellent. The best Beatles reviewer on UA-cam. 🙂
Wow thank you Larry, that means a lot 👍
Not had chance to watch yours today but I'll be doing that tomorrow
The new 40 second Yellow Submarine demo with John singing popped up on Apple Music today (the full album comes out on like the 24th) and it’s just so good, I cannot afford the physical set but maybe I’ll justify it to myself lol
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Who did write Submarine? Paul? Or was it a Lennon/McCartney composition?
Just very interesting to hear this new snippet with John.
Megasting.
There was an interview with John and Paul at the Ivor Novello Awards in early 1967 where they say it was two separate songs combined . John's verse melody and Paul's chorus. I think this confirms this.
@@scottandrewbrass Oh now that is interesting! Thank you x
@@MegaSting1981 Not a problem.
When you posted this video, Andrew, I considered waiting until my box set arrived before watching your video. But then I thought, "What the heck!" and watched it now. I'm glad again. 45 minutes well spent. Thank you for the analysis. It gives me things to listen for when my set does arrive. I can't wait.
Thanks, hope you enjoy it when it arrives!
“She Said She Said” sounds awful. I thought it must be a mistake. He sucked out that wall of sound for no reason. He buried the cymbal crashes. “For No One” sounds amazing though. He really brought out that harpsichord.
I'm really looking forward to getting this set. I'll be getting the CD set as I have for all the rest except Let It Be which I bought on vinyl because I got an amazing deal on it. Enjoyed your detailed review of the tracks. Revolver is easily a top 5 all time album for me. I have been very pleased with the quality of these box sets so far. The Let it Be EP was a bit of a noggin scratcher considering all the musical gems that were recorded in those sessions. That's my only gripe thus far.
@@jimwood1584 musical archeology isn't for everyone. I enjoy these expanded deluxe boxes, but I have to admit that after the initial novelty, I rarely revisit the demos and rough mixes etc. The books that come with the boxes are really great.
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Wow,, you impressed me going straight into the vocal in the right key and with no cheeky pitch-reminding strum before you started.Very good pitch, sir, maybe even perfect!
I got very lucky! I think it's decades of playing live and brain training to not look a chump on front of an audience finally paying off...
I don’t know if you noticed that “I’m only sleeping” apparently was also a song they recorded faster and then it was slowed down. You can hear it on the mono mix 1 countdown at the start
One of the early versions in the sessions disc is a much quicker version
@@AndrewDixonMusic that’s what I mean…
Thanks again, Andrew! I’ve left you a nice comment before. I’m from Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and am a huge fan of “The Boys”! Also, I want to let you know that I think you’re the Best, regarding your knowledge, presentation, etc. Keep up the fabulous work! I like getting my info from you. Thank you so very much! You have a friend (another one, me), in the U.S. Please take care, and I’ll stay tuned. All the Best. Cheers, Jeffrey
Cheers Jeffrey, very kind words 🙂👍
Honestly it sounds like the new remix is brilliant!!! ❤ can’t wait to listen to it . Thanks for the review 👌
Excellent review Andrew. And head and shoulders above some of your American peers and competitors in this space. Looking forward to your unboxing video.
Thank you 🙂👍
Great review as always! „You can hear Abbey Road, you can hear the studio“ is my goosebumps quote in your review! Just wanna hear it, too! Can‘t wait😅👍🏻
How did you get to listen to these early. I cant wait to sit and listen to the albums
Just listened to the newly released Got To Get You Into My Life. They never played that song live, but I think that's the closest we'll get to hearing a live version by The Beatles.
What an excellent comment! You really captured the feeling we get when listening to that track. The Imagination runs wild!
Beautiful mix... Of course, it may contain some mistakes like the bass on for no one Wich I'm not sure if I like that way... And I'm not sure if 'I'm only sleeping' is correct like that, I will give it some tries but not sure about that mix...
Over all is a great mix and this will become my go to for revolver almost every listen, but I'm not planning on get rid off of my 2009 stereo and mono mixes... Stereo 2009 specially. Just because for no one and I'm only sleeping.
Appreciate the enormous effort you’ve gone to in summing up this forthcoming Revolver box set through the digital medium sonically speaking. Firstly I’m a Beatles fan through and through though I came to appreciate them more long after they had disbanded. Secondly when I first heard about the vinyl box set and it’s contents I felt cheated and a bit suspicious especially the decision to include the Mono version. Why? Well I actually own a later pressing of Revolver and the version from the Mono box set so (a) I couldn’t imagine any kind of an improvement on the Mono version and (b) I wasn’t too enamoured with a yellow submarine shaped bot exploring the depths of the Stereo mix! If it sounds good then who cares but still…..
Finally isn’t it ALWAYS the sessions that sell anniversary box sets? In my case I’d be forking out 220 smackers just for this double Lp Session Outtakes. This time I most definitely won’t be thanks to your review Andrew. Then again maybe the vinyl set review might just change my mind? This time I don’t think so….
I’ve just listened to my dog eared copy of Revolver and it sounds bloody great. As does the Mono. I’m happy out 😎
Nice overview. On the "I'm Only Sleeping" Rehearsal Fragment (discussed at 29:00), that sounds more like marimba than glockenspiel.
On October 20th, "Revolver" (Super Deluxe) appeared on the free download sites. The cat is out of the bag.
Ah, wasn't aware of that. It's not where I got it from, but not surprising that it's somehow leaked.
@@AndrewDixonMusic it was the most anticipated remix I’d say. Revolver and Rubber Soul.
I expect all the songs will be posted to UA-cam next weekend. Can't wait to listen to the songs in the phones.
Thorughly enjoyed listening to the new mixes and concur that She Said She Said has lost a bit of edge, also miss John's quip in Good Day Sunshine. All in all another great job by Giles and his team. Now, let's hope for a Rubber Soul Remix.
Love the bends behind you, what a fantastic record that is!
One of my all time favourites, I'd go so far as to say it's one of the very few "perfect" albums I've ever heard, there's nothing you can do to improve it!
@@AndrewDixonMusic I fell off my chair when I heard you say this in an old video of yours I was watching. Me and my mates have said the same for years, tho OK Computer might be considered better, The Bends is simply perfect. Somehow, we make sense of this theory (whilst in a pub surrounded by booze).
Andrew like everything about the Beatles I learn so much when your explaining them your a master
From how you described the session tracks, I think I made the right decision to go for the "Revolver" 2 CD edition. Most of the best and most interesting tracks are on the bonus disc of the 2 CD set. Except for 3 or 4 of the tracks you mentioned, I think the rest would be something I'd only hear a couple times. The bonus CD from the 2 CD set will be a much better listen. The same was true for me with the "Sgt. Pepper" and "Abbey Road" 2 CD editions.
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I have every confidence in the remix. All I want to know is, has the CD got compression slathered all over it so it will sound stupidly LOUD. If anyone even knows what I'm talking about, is the sound "brick-walled"? Are the peaks allowed to jump out of the mix, or has the average volume level been raised to the point where there's no head room for the peaks?
Andrew, another stellar job, Mate, my only comment is, yes, Paul played bass on the studio run-throughs of 'He Said, She Said', but as far as the recorded version, the Boy's rented a Burn's Bisen Bass for George which is well documented by photos and receipts, in fact, they have the serial # of the very sought after instrument, but, you know, I could be wrong of course, thank you again, Andrew 👏👏🙏
Hi, I think what you've suggested has always been the assumption until now, but it seems the research for this box set shows that it is definitely Paul on bass, at least that's what it's suggesting.
I’ve honestly always gotten “old brown shoe” vibes from “I want to tell you.” Both good songs from George
Excellent run through Sir, thanks
Greatly looking forward to this one, since Revolver is my all-time favorite album, and your review has me even more hyped about it.
The whole demixing thing has got me wondering though. Once the tracks have been split out by the super-amazing demixing technology, are we still hearing tracks played and sung by the Beatles... or a just super-high-fidelity recreation of what a computer thinks those individual tracks would sound like? (And yes, I know how silly I sound worrying about that.)
It's an interesting question. I wonder how much anything sounds exactly like what was played as soon as you start adding effects to things. I guess it's a bit like technology that shows what people will look like when they're older. How do we know how accurate it is?
Thanks for your review! what I think is the tracks that are supposed to sound "clean" fare best, She said She Said is completely off where is the Britpop grit on this one?! On the whole I think I will listen to it a couple of times and will revert back to the mono version. Love you To is weird with some strange panning on the Sitar, I enjoy the outtakes though especially the working tapes of Yellow submarines which are highlights. I don't think I will splash the cash on this box set. I will go as far as saying it's probably the worst Giles Martin remix... ok it's clean and it's ok from a clinical point of to hear new elements, but as a "mix" to present the album, not sure about this one...
I’ve just listened to She Said She Said. It’s a weird mix in that the beginning riff is really prominent but then the rest of the song it seems like it’s in the background and the vocals are the main focus. To me it just seems like the riff should have been a main focus.
I compared it to the mono version and to be fair, it’s the same. But… you know… if you’re gonna remix it…. remix it. It should sound more like And Your Bird Can Sing but sounds flat compared to that.
Thank you for the video. I'm looking forward to it even more now.
I think Giles Martin widened the Clavichord track on For No One by sending it back out into speakers in the Abbey Road studio room and re-micing it.
Thank you very much for your detailed presentation !
Thanks for watching! 🙂👍
Nice review!
A shame no sessions for Good Day Sunshine, but other than that, sounds like a great box set!
Also wish they included a Blu-ray audio disc like the other sets, but that's a minor quibble.
Rain was also in stereo on Past Masters in 1988.
Thank you, insightful and candid as always. Meanwhile, a clavichord is different from a harpsichord in that the strings are hammered iso plucked. Compared to a piano, the acoustic body is small, hence the modest sound. Can’t wait to hear the new Revolver, though it is so expensive!
If it is Paul on bass on She Said, She Said, someone should update Wikipedia. They say it's George
Great work as always Andrew 👏
I'll watch this video after I get my box set today.... 😃
Enjoy! Doing a video I presume?
@@AndrewDixonMusic Of course! 🙂
Hi Andrew, love your analysis and reports. Thank you very much.
Comment regarding your summary about best albums Beatles and solo:
To me is Abby Road the best Beatles' album and more considering that the Beatles were at their very end.
To me is Ram not the best McCartney album, but that of course is a question of taste.
Keep up the good work.
Best regards,
Fred Nijsten
The Netherlands
Hi Andrew.That song Good Day Sunshine don´t coming demos about this song,strange because others songs have your demos.I like cool this box set and now can hear all songs in high fidelity.Uchino of Japan.Thank you.
Just listened to mine, it's ok seems an understatement 😂 Highlights for me on the main album are And Your Bird, Tomorrow & Eleanor Rigby. Lows, She said & I'm Only Sleeping, something sounds off & I can't put my finger on it. Also Ringo's drums on Got To Get You sound shallow, the bass has been worked on drums ignored so it all sounds worse to me.
Nice to have the stereo/clean versions of Paperback Writer/Rain but I know what I prefer.
At the end of it all I put the Mono disc in was blown away & concluded that's still the way to go, you still can't beat it 👍
Thankyou Andrew I enjoyed the review
Danke! Can’t wait to get my 5 CD Deluxe Set💿
Thank you so much, very kind of you 🙂👍
Curious to hear your comparison of the 2009 mono release and the mono on disc 4 of the new set. Ah! I see you already did it! Quick response lol.
I've been listening to it for a week and am now ready to hear what you've got to say about it.
Andrew so enjoyed your take on this. Don't know if you said or not but were your listening through headphones? My copies will arrive on release day, can't wait to do a comparison as well. Thank you for sharing all this excitement. Take care!
I don't think I did say but no, I wasn't listening through headphones.
Excellent review Andrew! The best on the 'Tube!
I’ve finally heard the whole thing so enjoying this now. I really enjoyed it but still have a soft spot for original stereo and personally I feel like for EQ on the new stereo I think they used the mono for reference
Clarity and separation is there but for me it misses the original warmth of the original limitations that blended/layering produced. It no longer sounds like it was made in the 60s and could be argued it's a very clever facsimile.
It appears the "Revolver" remix is in US stores, but Amazon hasn't yet shipped, and it states the "Arrival" as November 11.
Same here Nov.11 from Amazon, only because our local FYE stores are shut do to Hurricane Ian in my area
Interesting to note about your comment on the Love You Too demo sounding like something from the All Things Must Pass demos. George also presented Art Of Dying and Isn't It A Pity around this time, so I wonder if in an alternate universe one of those songs ended up on Revolver while Love You Too ended up on All Things Must Pass. 1965-66 seems to have been a great time for George growing as a person and as a songwriter.
“For No One” is going to blow people’s minds! It’s without doubt the greatest impact Martin and Okell have made on a single track. It’s a perfect mix. The drums are finally allowed to carry the song and bring the listener to another dimension.
“She Said She Said” is a god awful mix. AI really ruined the juiciness of the guitar tones in the separation process, which made the track less heavy and powerful than it used to be. And panning them on opposite sides was a terrible decision since the track on the left channel features several mistakes that now steal all the focus. “I’m Only Sleeping” is way too bass-heavy, I can’t believe they let that slip.
Other than that, I think this is the definite version of Revolver. Probably the greatest remix of the entire catalog so far.
Damn she said and I’m only sleeping are my two favorites on the album
@@alexyerkey3141 Maybe you’ll enjoy those mixes! I find them to be the worst on the deluxe version, but keep an open mind and you may disagree :)
hi andrew i even believe john had the yellow submarine bit in mind as well as the verses its been shown in the new worktape because have you not heard the interview with john when hes talking about an lsd trip he had when he ended up on his own all night with sofa cushions all round him on the floor and he was tripping that he was quote "driving a blue submarine and a green submarine and it felt like it was going above the houses"? i cant see that just being a coincedance or maybe he told that story to paul and paul made it into that chorus but it does appear the whole concept came from john but maybe paul didturn it into that chorus. but thanks for all this review hope to get my vinyl box tomorrow but i have got a cd single for right now and i agree with most of your review
My comments on each of the remixes:
Taxman - 9/10. Love how everything sounds more punchier and clearer. Didn't like that the rhythm and lead guitar sound a little too soft
Eleanor Rigby - 10/10. The 2022 Mix sounds better than the 2015 Mix by a mile far. The center vocal sounds clearer and less compressed
I'm Only Sleeping - 9/10. Never knew that there was this yawning sound around the 2-minute mark
Love You To - 10/10 Clearer version. Makes me excited all the more for a remix of Norwegian Wood
Here, There and Everywhere - 9/10. Bass sounds better this time. Was disappointed that the percussion sounds a little too soft especially with the crash cymbal
Yellow Submarine - 5/10. Disappointed with the placing in the stereo scape compared to the 2015 Mix. Didn't like how the drums are now in the left channel and that the guitar sounds too soft. I however did like that the extra strum at the start was added from the mono version. Probably the only Giles Martin remix I don't like unlike all the other ones which are great.
She Said She Said - 9/10. Everything sounds so much spacious. Every instrument has room to breathe. Noticed things with the organ I have never heard before
Good Day Sunshine - 10/10. Well-balanced. Every instrument is now clearer. Far better than the original mix.
And Your Bird Can Sing - 9/10 Remains faithful to the original 1966 Mix, but sounds clearer this time
For No One - 11/10. I cannot stress how much of an improvement this track is compared to the original alongside Taxman. Better stereo panning and the bass drum sounds more audible now
Doctor Robert - 10/10. Improved sound. Clearer.
I Want To Tell You - 10/10. Drums and Bass are more prominent and the piano is now in stereo. Better.
Got To Get You Into My Life - 9/10. Balanced horns this time which is an improvement. The vocals are now more audible. Bass and drum sound better in the center. Can't hear the guitar that much here.
Tomorrow Never Knows 8/10. The tape loops now go from left to right and right to left. Vocals are less muddy. The drums and bass sound better. Piano sounds more audible. Kinda wish the reversed guitar solo was ADT'd
Looks like a thumbs up from you!
I'd like to get the vinyl box set but it's too much money for me. I've bought the vinyl album and 2cd so far. Thanks for video
As usual, they bungle the remix (they remove the iconic amp hum from the intro? It's a failure from the very first note). Just get it for the outtakes. The "Yellow Submarine" with John singing gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes. And hearing "Rain" at it's original speed is pretty interesting. But throw that pathetic remix on top of all the other lousy remixes and, in some cases, remastering that they've been doing since the 90s. Happy for the outtakes though! If some dummy is going to substitute this piece of garbage for the original, they don't know what "Revolver" is. Sorry, but Giles Martin ain't his dad or the original EMI staff that worked on these recordings.
Thanks, dude! Yet to hear the new box set. Tried to torrent it, but I guess that´s not the point! Not the right way to do it. Known Revolver forever. Loved it forever.
Hi - I would say overall Im less impressed with this than the other re-mixes, but its still good. I was impressed with "Good day shunshine", even though its one of my least favourites, because of its clarity and the piano right side is much better sounding.
- But, I didn't like the new version of "Rain". I feel that this track, in its original form, is kind of "other worldly"and the vocals are best in with the mix. But here on the new version, I felt the vocal was too loud. But I did like the clarity on the right side Tamborine.
never mind the spoiler... I think the 2 CD version contains what's interesting for me.
I heard a clavichord on for no one on the original stereo mix of revolver
didn't like the remix, but the new mono is a LOT better than 2009/2014
Great review. Doesn't change my mind to buy the release since I seem to have a good portion of the songs and mixes among the other cds you used to compare the new versions.
The new "Got To Get You Into My Life" is stunning as is the new "And Your Bird Can Sing".
Do you mean the new remixes on the main album or the sessions bonus tracks?
I agree! Those are also my 2 top re mixes...
Ordered the CD set from Amazon over a month ago and it still hasn’t been dispatched - notification advises delivery on Wednesday which is unusual for them as they normally dispatch day of release. Looking at their site now and they are saying new orders have a delivery of 1 to 3 weeks. Bizarre.
Hi Andrew.......I'm just listening to your synopsis of the Revolver offerings and you are doing a great job, I can't get over the amount of unboxings that all my favourite UA-camrs have been doing of the vinyl and cd super deluxe Revolver sets, I thought Friday 28th October was when it's supposed to come out but it seems it's been out for at least a week already......I think I'll pop down to my HMV store tomorrow in Doncaster and see if they've got their consignment in.....All the best Andrew 🍷👍👌 PS That's a nice little touch they do on the front cover of the box when you hold it up to the light and magically the word Revolver and the Parlophone motif appears as if by magic when it l👀ks like it's just blank.......Can't wait for your next videos 🍷👍👌
You won't find it in HMV until next week, but some reviewers got their copies early from wherever
I’ve got the 2009 release. I think that’s enough for me. At this point, I would just like more McCartney Archive sets. London Town, Back to the Egg, Broadstreet and Press to Play are all in much greater need of remastering, plus there are so many great Paul solo tracks that have not been officially released yet. There is all that stuff from Rupert and Return to Pepperland. I figure it will all come out eventually, but I wonder how much older we will all be.
I guess you meant remixed, not remastered? The Wings/McCartney albums you mentioned were remastered back in the early 90s.
The archive releases are still remasters. Excepting "Tug of War" nothing has been remixed.
On all the Paul McCartney material you noticed, I agree a 100%! But be sure that all the Giles Martin remixes are worth every pence you give for them. If you’ve listened to them once, you don’t want to miss them anymore. 👍🏻🍀
I have only the 80s cd versions of London Town and BTTE and I think the 90s cds are really expensive now if you can find them. I do have the 90s release for Press to Play but I’m thinking that a better remastering might be done with today’s technology. But maybe not. I didn’t notice any difference between the new Flaming Pie and the 1997 version. Main desire for me has always been completed, unreleased tracks, e.g. Waterspout, Cage, Yvonne, Lindiana, etc.
@@reactivearmour5126 Absolutely right. We need these reissues as soon as possible! Flaming Pie always sounded great, can’t find any differences between the original 1997 release and the Archive Edition, too. But the second disc of demos and outtakes are worth the price.
Only now I have noticed the beautiful LEGO Yellow Submarine. Always asked myself if I hear some Dutch marine language during that song "Duiken, duiken" and some words before that and even a German word. Somewhere between the 1:30 and 1:45.
Hey Andrew, fantastic detailed review, thank you! I will be getting the vinyl box, but I am very new to vinyl. Quick question, when listening to the mono album, do you replace your stereo cartridge to a mono cartridge on your turntable for maximum mono enjoyment? Thx a bunch!
Thanks Vito. I don't have a separate mono cartridge, I just use the same one for all records. Maybe that's something I'll progress to in future!
Excellent review Andrew. Thanks. I'll grt the vinyl box I think.