Beatles Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is now 50. It is one of the greatest pop records ever made. My family lived in London in 1967 and I regularly visited Carnaby Street with my parents. The area was full of boutiques and young people. I can still remember the weird clothes and the energy of the period. My parents were Beatles fans and this album seemed to encapsulate the London of that period. This is a record I grew up listening to.For me, the band reached its creative peak in 1967. Sergeant Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour contain many of my favorite Beatles songs (e.g., A Day in the Life, Strawberry Fields, I am a Walrus). The two records combine almost like a double album since Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane were supposed to be on Pepper. Both records used classical musicians and shared a similar sound. The music was complex, as composer Howard Goodall demonstrated in his musical appreciation of the band. Goodall studied music at Oxford and in a BBC documentary he explains how sophisticated their music was. The band's music changed again in 1968 and out went the orchestral players. Personally, I considered the White Album a disappointment by comparison.The sound on this recording is superb. Giles Martin (son of George Martin) does an excellent job remixing the album. He went back to the original tapes at Abbey Road. If you are a Beatles fan, this version of the album is well worth buying. The remaster is crisp and clear and the songs sound better than ever. Highly recommended.

The sound quality has been digitally enhanced and the new remix brings out a much richer, bigger sound with unbelievable clarity of the voices and instruments. I already had two previous versions of Sgt Pepper in my music library but this 50th Anniversary Edition was worth every penny! With headphones on, it's like being right there in the studio with The Beatles.

I finally figured out why I like the remix, has to do with the 'pictures in my head' I get when listening to music. (no, really)The mono version had me sitting in an auditorium being blasted by a glorious monolithic wall of sound. Perhaps a little dated, quaint, but still pretty damn good.The remix has me standing IN the studio, with the guys sitting around me, singing and playing their individual parts. Clean, sharp sound quality of sound, in-your-face presence, especially the drums, as many have remarked. And the stereo separation adds to the visuals.Macca's bass is ridiculously busy (in a good way) and well defined, especially on the Mr Kite track. I almost visualize him sitting in front of his Vox amp churning away. (Yeah I know he recorded his parts directly to the console on Pepper. But my image is cooler)Somehow, Niles managed to get an 8-track Abbey Road 'contemporary' sonic recording experience out of multilayered 4 track tapes. And it is SO different from the original.oldFartBassPlayer Walt

Great album plus

Giles Martin delivered a Superb STEREO REMIX that his dad (George Martin) would be Proud Of! - This made the Original 1967 'Album Of The Year' even Better! ... GladI bought this: I would advise Beatles' Fans to buy this one - even though they may own earlier records and CDs versions of this classic unforgettable Album! ...

For the love of the music of the 20th century.This record is pure genius of writing, recording & musicianship !

I first heard this album on a neighbor's big console stereo when it came out in 67 when I was 7. It was and is amazing music and I'll never forget how it impacted me. Now, I'm comparing this 2017 remix CD with a 1987 CD. Yes, it's louder and yes there is more booming bass but... With the new mix, you can hear more into the songs - it seems like the voices and instruments are better separated in the mix. I always thought my old CD was kind of shrill and couldn't crank it up without fatigue where this one is smoother and cranks fatigue free. I'm not sure which better represents what the original intent was but I love this new one. I won't get rid of either CD.

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