bluesoul Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/10/arts/music/george-martin-producer-of-the-beatles-dies-at-90.html Quote
skeith Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 His contribution to the music of the Beatles was immeasurable. Quote
7/4 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) He produced Jeff Beck, Paul Winter (with Ralph Towner) too. Edited March 11, 2016 by 7/4 Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 What a great music producer he was. RIP Sir George. Quote
Tim McG Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 The reason the Beatles are still the most known, most listened to and covered and most successful band in history. Rest in Peace, Sir George. Quote
JSngry Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 The true "Fifth Beatle", imo. Hardly ever an impetus, but one hell of a facilitator, the kind that frees the imaginations of the creators. With Lennon/McCartney at that time, that was a lot of freeing up of a lot of imagination. RIP, and thanks. Quote
bluenoter Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 On 3/9/2016 at 5:15 PM, JSngry said: The true "Fifth Beatle", imo. Expand That's Paul McCartney's opinion too — "If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle it was George." http://www.paulmccartney.com/news-blogs/news/paul-mccartney-on-george-martin R.I.P. Quote
sidewinder Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 Sad news - a great gent and not to be forgotten for his classic Humphrey Lyttelton and Parlophone comedy albums either. Quote
page Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 A legend for the industry. R.I.P. Sir George. Quote
robertoart Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 On 3/9/2016 at 3:46 PM, 7/4 said: He produced Jeff Beck, Queen, Paul Winter (with Ralph Towner) too. Expand Yes I was thinking of this too. After The Beatles he set up a studio somewhere in The West Indies I think. Jeff beck did Wired or Blow By Blow there. Maybe both I can't remember. So he had a hand in Fusion as well And of course he was responsible for The Beatles string arrangements like Yesterday and Eleonor Rigby. Apparently McCartney would hum him melodies or give him the bare bones and George Martin would take it from there. And I think he also played on some things, adding or doubling keyboard parts etc. Quote
Milestones Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 Yes, indeed the loss of a great figure in music. Quote
Brad Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 From today's New York Times: George Martin and the Beatles: A Producer's Impact in Five Songs Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 On 3/9/2016 at 3:46 PM, 7/4 said: He produced Jeff Beck, Queen, Paul Winter (with Ralph Towner) too. Expand He also produced several hit albums for the group America. Quote
7/4 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Posted March 10, 2016 On 3/10/2016 at 2:20 PM, Kevin Bresnahan said: He also produced several hit albums for the group America. Expand yikes! Quote
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