One of the main, respectable qualities of the Beatles is the fact that they are versatile. Prior to their recording of the Beatles album “Revolver”, I feel like they were more poppy, catchy, and structured. Upon the recording of the album “Revolver”, the Beatles had become involved with a few new things. Not only was there an inclusive presence of the musical instrument the sitar (also previously used in “Rubber Soul”) but also there was an additive political influence within “Revolver”. On that note, this was an album that had a very serious tone to it. This was possibly due to the Beatles experience and influence of India, using LSD and Art. The band used these three components to help create their album taking not only for India’s history, LSD’s experience and the emotional expression of Art. Using the studio as an instrument was a huge part of what the Beatles were as band. They used ADT (automatic double tracking) to enhance the sound of voices or instruments during the recording process. I feel that this is a form of instrumentation because it is making an impact on the sound of the song. Specifically within “Revolver”, the Beatles delayed copy of an audio signal that was then combined with the original to create a term known as tape delay. John Lennon himself was a huge fan of using something called flanging. It was said at many points that the Beatles had create this sound effect, however, there is much speculation over whether or not they actually had. This is an intricate process that involves engineer's alternately pressing and releasing his finger against the flange of the supply reel on one of two synchronized tape machines. At the same time, the audio signal was combined and transferred to a third machine, slightly slowing the machine then allowing it to come back up to speed and in sync with the other. This creates a fuller effect. Before doing this essay, “Revolver” was always my favorite album of the Beatles. Now, knowing more about it, I love it even more. I feel that everything from their lyrics expression to their vocal tracking, along with their instrumental production and creation is very innovative and would go so far as to say historical.
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Beatles - "Revolver"
One of the main, respectable qualities of the Beatles is the fact that they are versatile. Prior to their recording of the Beatles album “Revolver”, I feel like they were more poppy, catchy, and structured. Upon the recording of the album “Revolver”, the Beatles had become involved with a few new things. Not only was there an inclusive presence of the musical instrument the sitar (also previously used in “Rubber Soul”) but also there was an additive political influence within “Revolver”. On that note, this was an album that had a very serious tone to it. This was possibly due to the Beatles experience and influence of India, using LSD and Art. The band used these three components to help create their album taking not only for India’s history, LSD’s experience and the emotional expression of Art. Using the studio as an instrument was a huge part of what the Beatles were as band. They used ADT (automatic double tracking) to enhance the sound of voices or instruments during the recording process. I feel that this is a form of instrumentation because it is making an impact on the sound of the song. Specifically within “Revolver”, the Beatles delayed copy of an audio signal that was then combined with the original to create a term known as tape delay. John Lennon himself was a huge fan of using something called flanging. It was said at many points that the Beatles had create this sound effect, however, there is much speculation over whether or not they actually had. This is an intricate process that involves engineer's alternately pressing and releasing his finger against the flange of the supply reel on one of two synchronized tape machines. At the same time, the audio signal was combined and transferred to a third machine, slightly slowing the machine then allowing it to come back up to speed and in sync with the other. This creates a fuller effect. Before doing this essay, “Revolver” was always my favorite album of the Beatles. Now, knowing more about it, I love it even more. I feel that everything from their lyrics expression to their vocal tracking, along with their instrumental production and creation is very innovative and would go so far as to say historical.
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