Two independent authors (Kevin Ryan and Brian Kehew) were researching Beatles recording techniques, when eventually they stumbled across each other. This was inevitable as they were both consummate researchers. Rather than having a cup of tea and wishing each other sucess, they combined forces and Recording the Beatles is the result. This large book is over 500 pages with just as many pictures. The detail on equipment and exactly how various songs were recorded is as amazing as it is informative. The combined research, over several years and across the globe has resulted in this comprehensive reference book on the subject. This was no mean feat - at Abbey Road the people and equipment have move on, so it was a matter of tracking these down from all the corners of the earth. As a bonus, the book is very nicely presented. I spent a weekend reading it cover to cover. For some interesting facts taken from the book, click here.
Brian has said that the next project will be a similar work on the Capitol Records tower.
Brian has said that the next project will be a similar work on the Capitol Records tower.