The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown

Episode #110 - 8. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes Mar 31, 2022

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

This is the eighth and final episode in which we dissect the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part Eight highlights the left channel of Side Two of Album Two followed by the right channel.

Episode #109 - 7. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes Mar 31, 2022

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

For the last six episodes we’ve been dissecting the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part Seven focuses on the center channel of Side Two of Album Two followed by the rear channels.

Episode #108 - 6. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes Mar 31, 2022

----more----The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

Over the next few episodes we’re going to dissect the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part Six highlights the left channel of Side One/ Album Two followed by the right channel.

Episode #107 - 5. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes Mar 31, 2022

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

Over the next few episodes we’re going to dissect the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part Five focuses on the center channel of Side One of Album Two followed by the rear channels.

Episode #106 - 4. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes Mar 31, 2022

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

Over the next number of episodes we’re going to dissect the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part Four highlights the left channel followed by the right channel of Side Two.

Episode #105 - 3. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes Mar 31, 2022

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

Over the next number of episodes we’re going to dissect the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part Three focuses on the center and rear channels of Side Two.

Episode #104 - 2. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes May 02, 2021

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

Over the next number of episodes we’re going to dissect the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part One focused on the center and rear channels of Side One. Part Two will highlight the left channel followed by the right channel.

Episode #103- 1. Dissecting The White Album Surround Sound Mixes May 02, 2021

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

Over the next few episodes we’re going to dissect the White Album Surround Sound mixes listening to different channels of the 5.1 spectrum separately. Part One will focus on the center channel of Side One followed by the rear channels.

Episode #102 - Beatles Authors Part 3 Dec 11, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

For the 100th episode of The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown I decided to do things a bit differently and invited a few friends, who also happen to be esteemed Beatles authors, to pick two songs and tell me what it is that makes them do special. I've only had a guest on once before when my daughter Ella, a fantastic musician in her own right, co-hosted episode 71, the musical children of the Beatles.

As many of you can expect once you begin talking to a fellow Beatle fan, especially one who has written books about the group, the discussions can get pretty deep. Therefore episode 100 ended up being nearly three hours long. So in order to preserve the full conversations with each author I've split what was supposed to be one episode into three. So sit back and enjoy some Beatles related conversations and the selections of David Bedford, Andrew Jackson, and Ken Womack.

Episode #101 - Beatles Authors Part 2 Dec 11, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

For the 100th episode of The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown I decided to do things a bit differently and invited a few friends, who also happen to be esteemed Beatles authors, to pick two songs and tell me what it is that makes them do special. I've only had a guest on once before when my daughter Ella, a fantastic musician in her own right, co-hosted episode 71, the musical children of the Beatles.

As many of you can expect once you begin talking to a fellow Beatle fan, especially one who has written books about the group, the discussions can get pretty deep. Therefore episode 100 ended up being nearly three hours long. So in order to preserve the full conversations with each author I've split what was supposed to be one episode into three. So sit back and enjoy some Beatles related conversations and the selections of Jude Southerland Kessler, Aaron Krerowicz, and Bruce Spizer.

Episode #100 - Beatles Authors Part 1 Dec 11, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined.

For the 100th episode of The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown I decided to do things a bit differently and invited a few friends, who also happen to be esteemed Beatles authors, to pick two songs and tell me what it is that makes them do special. I've only had a guest on once before when my daughter Ella, a fantastic musician in her own right, co-hosted episode 71, the musical children of the Beatles.

As many of you can expect once you begin talking to a fellow Beatle fan, especially one who has written books about the group, the discussions can get pretty deep. Therefore episode 100 ended up being nearly three hours long. So in order to preserve the full conversations with each author I've split what was supposed to be one episode into three. So sit back and enjoy some Beatles related conversations and the selections of Robert Rodriguez, Kit O’Toole, and Jerry Hammack.

Episode #99 - A Tribute to Geoff Emerick Dec 11, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #99 focuses on the work of engineer Geoff Emerick.

Episode #98 - The Recording Sessions Volume 7 - Walls and Bridges Part 1 Dec 11, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #98 is part one of a series that focuses on the recording sessions for John Lennon’s Walls and Bridges LP.

Episode #97 - Shea Stadium Unadorned Aug 29, 2018

Episode #96 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 5 - The Classics Aug 29, 2018

Episode #95 - Paul McCartney Live Volume 4 - The Rehearsals at The Barn at The Mill Part 2 Aug 29, 2018

Episode #94 - The Recording Sessions Volume 6 - How Do You Sleep May 30, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For episode #94 we're going to spend an evening in the studio with John Lennon, George Harrison, pianist Nicky Hopkins, bassist Klaus Voorman and drummer Alan White as they perfect Lennon's scathing song "How Do You Sleep" from his second solo album Imagine.

Episode #93 - McCartney Live Volume 3 - The Rehearsals at The Barn at The Mill Part 1 May 30, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For episode #93 we go behind the scenes of the Paul McCartney's 1989 world tour, his first in thirteen years, to the rehearsal studio and hear the band preparing at the barn at the mill in Sussex in April and May of 1989.

Episode #92 - The Beatles Mashups and Remixes Volume 1 May 29, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. In 2000 George Harrison discussed the idea of using the Beatles music for a Cirque De Soleil show with his friend Guy Laliberté, the co-founder of Cirque De Soleil. Three years later an agreement was made between McCartney, Starr, Harrison's widow Olivia and Lennon's widow Yoko Ono to create LOVE, a show that was the first of its kind.

But before LOVE creative musicians, producers, and engineers created their own mashups without access to the original multitracks that were made available to the Martins. Tonight we’re going to explore the world of Beatles remixers and hear their innovative creations, so turn off your mind relax and float downstream with Volume 1 of the Beatles Mashups and Remixes.

Episode #91 - The Alternate Let It Be May 29, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #91 presents an alternate version of the Let It Be LP.

Episode #90 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 6 - George Harrison Vocalist Mar 12, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On February 25th, 2018 George Harrison would have turned 75. To celebrate we’re going to focus on George Harrison vocalist for our 6th edition of The George Harrison Sessions.

Episode #89 - The Complete Apple Rooftop Concert Mar 12, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For Episode #89 we’re going to hear the entire show from the Apple rooftop on January 30th, 1969 including camera announcements, between song chatter, warm ups, and multiple takes of the songs performed.

Episode #88 - The Recording Sessions Volume 5 Mar 12, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For this episode we're going to follow the development of two songs in the studio with Volume 5 of the Beatles Recording Sessions. We'll focus on the debut single on the Apple label, arguably the first power ballad McCartney's "Hey Jude," and a McCartney track from the White Album, "I Will."

Episode #87 - The RIngo Starr Sessions Volume 5 - Solo Beatle Collaborations Mar 12, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Ringo Starr was awarded a knighthood by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her 2018 New Year honors list joining former band mate Paul McCartney and ex-Beatles producer George Martin, who received the honor in 1997 and 1996 respectively. To celebrate this milestone we’re going to focus on Starr’s collaborations with each member of the Beatles after their break-up.

MTM Episode #86 - A Tribute to Pat DiNizio and The Smithereens Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On December 12, 2017 singer/songwriter and founding member of Power Pop band The Smithereens Pat DiNizio passed away at the age of 62. The band had always played Beatles covers in their set, but in 2007 they truly demonstrated their fandom by releasing Meet The Smithereens, a track by track interpretation of the Beatles 1964 debut album on Capitol Records Meet The Beatles. The next year they released B-sides, a compilation of lesser known Beatles b-sides and album tracks. Episode #86 celebrates the music of Pat DiNizio and the Smithereens with songs from these two albums.

MTM Episode #85 - Lennon and Harrison Guitarists Volume 1 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #85 is the first of many to focus on John Lennon and George Harrison as guitarists.

MTM Episode #84 - Paul McCartney Bassist Volume 2 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. When people speak of Paul McCartney, his accomplishments as a songwriter and singer are usually mentioned first. His expertise as a bass player is often taken for granted. Episode #84 will continue our exploration of Paul McCartney the bass player with songs from 1966 and 1967, a period where his development as a player, and the sound of his bass on record, reached new levels figuratively and literally.

MTM Episode #83 - Paul McCartney Bassist Volume 1 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. When people speak of Paul McCartney, his accomplishments as a songwriter and singer are usually mentioned first. His expertise as a bass player is often taken for granted, so for this show we're going to focus on this aspect of his musicianship in the first of multiple episodes to showcase this particular talent.

MTM Episode #82 - A Tribute to Tom Petty Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On October 2nd, 2017 we lost another musician that has been a staple of classic rock radio for over 40 years, Tom Petty. Throughout his post Beatles career Harrison’s musical collaborators were often close friends as well, and that goes for Tom Petty. It’s no wonder that Petty and fellow Traveling Wilbury Jeff Lynne inducted George Harrison into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame posthumously in 2004. Tonight we’re going to celebrate Petty’s music not only as the singer/songwriter who fronted the Heartbreakers but as a member of The Traveling Wilburys.

MTM Episode #81 - London Town Stripped Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #81 is an alternate version of Wings’ 1978 LP London Town featuring early demos and alternate mixes.

MTM Episode #80 - A Tribute To Steely Dan's Walter Becker Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On September 3rd, 2017 the world lost one of the most respected and admired American songwriters and musicians, Walter Becker. Along with partner Donald Fagen Becker wrote some of the most memorable songs from the 1970s that have not only become a staple of classic rock radio but have been revered by fans and critics alike. Episode #80 is a celebration of Steely Dan’s music and lyrics.

MTM Episode #79 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 4 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #78 is the fourth show to feature songs from the infamous Get Back sessions.

MTM Episode #78 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 3 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #78 is the third show to feature songs from the infamous Get Back sessions.

MTM Episode #77 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 5: All Things Must Pass - The Acoustic Demos Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For our fifth George Harrison episode we'll feature his acoustic demos recorded in preparation for 1970’s All Things Must Pass LP.

MTM Episode #76 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 4: Can't Fight Lightning Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #76, the fourth to focus on Ringo Starr, delves into his unreleased album 1981’s Can’t Fight Lightning.

MTM Episode #75 - McCartney Live Volume 2 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Paul McCartney’s 75th birthday Episode #75 moves from the studio to the stage with Volume 2 of McCartney live. Last time we did this on The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown we compared 70s versions with more modern takes of four different songs from various concerts. This show features tracks from the 1980 concert film Rockshow, filmed during Wings 1976 North American Tour.

MTM Episode #74 - The Beatles Recording Sessions Volume 4 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For Episode #74 We’re going to continue to explore multiple takes of three Beatles songs – “Misery,” “Thank You Girl,” and “She’s A Woman” – with Volume 4 of the Beatles Recording Sessions.

MTM Episode #73 - The Beatles Recording Sessions Volume 3 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #73 delves deep into the recording of three Beatles songs – one each from 1963, 1964, and 1965 with Volume 3 of the Beatles Recording Sessions.

MTM Episode #72 - Recording Sessions Volume 2 Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #72 follows the recording sessions for three songs through their numerous takes to completion from 1963 and 1964: “There’s A Place,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”

Episode #71 - The Musical Children Of The Beatles Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. A completely different spin on The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown. For this show we’ll play some Beatles cover songs by a number of musicians that are extremely close to each of the Beatles: their children. And who better to serve as my first co-host on the show but another extremely talented musician – my daughter Ella Vita Paige Robustelli.

MTM Episode #70 - Magical Mystery Tour 50th Anniversary Jan 04, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. There has been quite a bit of hype about the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. But that wasn’t the only important project the group worked on in 1967. While the Magical Mystery Tour film was initially panned by critics and fans alike, the music created for the film, as well as the other tracks from ’67 that filled out the original American LP release, stands alongside Pepper as a companion to the much lauded album and a snapshot of the Beatles psychedelic leanings that year.

MTM Episode #69 - Control Room Monitor Mixes Volume 1 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. This show's going to put you in the control room with our first episode to feature control room monitor mixes. You might ask "What are control room monitor mixes?" They are recordings made while an artist is listening back to rough mixes of tracks that they've recorded. Often they include the artists discussing the song and arrangement and might even feature a possible harmony idea or instrumental part sung of played over the mix. The interesting thing about these particular mixes is that the songs are frequently at a stage where the final elements heard on the released mix are either not recorded yet, or mixed out while the artist and producer fine-tune different parts of the song.

MTM Episode #68 - The Steely Dan Multi-Track Meltdown Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate the release of my latest book, The Steely Dan FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About This Elusive Band, I’m going to stretch out a bit with this show focusing on the music of one of my favorite bands, other than the Beatles. While Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, nor other original Dan members Denny Dias, or Jim Hodder, ever worked with any of the Beatles as solo artists, guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter played on Ringo Starr’s 1992 release Time Takes Time on the tracks “All in the Name of Love” and “Runaways,” both produced by Phil Ramone. In 1985 Ramone produced McCartney’s “Spies Like Us,” and worked with him on a number of tracks in ’86 and ’87 that were eventually released as B-sides, as extras on the Japanese 2CD release of Flowers in The Dirt, and on bootlegs. He also produced Julian Lennon’s debut album Valotte as well as the follow up The Secret Value of Daydreaming. There is also another strong connection between the two bands: a number of the most in-demand session musicians contributed to albums by Steely Dan and the former members of the Beatles.

MTM Episode #67 - The Single-Tracked Beatles Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. For this show we’re going to strip away the overdubs and feature the pure, single tracked vocals from a number of Beatles tracks from 1963 to 1965. This more intimate look at the Beatles as vocalists shows how double tracking changed the sound of the finished productions and gives insight into what these songs would have sounded like had the group continued recording their albums in a similar style to their debut.

MTM Episode #66 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 8 (The Vocalist) Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. It’s been over thirty-six years since the world lost John Lennon. We’re going to pay tribute to the founder of the Beatles with our eighth show to showcase the talents of Lennon and focus on something that Lennon was never satisfied with, his voice. Although many believe that he has one of the finest voices in rock and roll music, he was even voted fifth best singer of all time in Rolling Stone’s 2010 poll behind Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin, he never liked his own voice. Although polls like that are often arbitrary (McCartney showed up at number eleven) most Beatles fans would disagree with Lennon’s self-deprecation.

MTM Episode #65 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 4 - Living In The Material World Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #65, the fourth to focus on George Harrison, takes a closer look at the follow up to All Things Must Pass, 1973’s Living in the Material World.

MTM Episode #64 - Leon Russell Tribute Show Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On November 13, 2016 multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Leon Russell passed away. During his illustrious career he worked with all of the Beatles except for McCartney. This show focuses on his work with the solo Beatles as well as some of his other tracks as a solo artist and session musician.

MTM Episode #63 - The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown Without The Beatles Volume 3 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #63 is the third Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown show without any Beatles or solo Beatles songs. Instead we focused on material from groups and artists that the Beatles worked with either as a group or during their solo career including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Cheap Trick, Dire Straits, The Police, Billy Joel, and Steely Dan.

MTM Episode #62 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 7 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #62 is part two of the John Lennon birthday celebration, our seventh episode to feature his work. On this show we’ll hear both Beatles and solo tracks.

MTM Episode #61 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 6 (Solo Years) Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #61 is a John Lennon birthday celebration, our sixth episode to feature his work. For this show we'll focus on Lennon's solo career.

Episode #60 - The Beatles Demos Volume 4 (Solo Years) Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #60 is our fourth show to focus on demos by the Beatles with this show showcasing their solo years.

MTM Episode #59 - The Beatles Demos Volume 3 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #59 is our third show to focus on demos by the Beatles.

MTM Episode #58 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 3 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Ringo Starr's 76th birthday we're going to play some live tracks from a 2008 concert with his All Starr Band as well as a couple of tracks from The Concert For George.

MTM Episode #57 - John Lennon Guitarist Volume 1 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #57 focuses on an element of the Beatles music that is often skipped over when discussing what made the band so special: John Lennon’s guitar playing.

MTM Episode #56 - The Paul McCartney Sessions Volume 4 (The Solo Years) Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #56 features tracks from three of McCartney's most underrated albums from the late '80s and early '90s, Press to Play, Flowers in the Dirt, and Off the Ground.

MTM Episode #55 - The George Martin Orchestrations Volume 1 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. On March 8th, 2016 producer George Martin passed away at the age of 90. Episode #55 celebrates his groundbreaking work as an orchestrator and producer during the Beatles' illustrious career.

MTM Episode #54 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 3 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate what would have been George Harrison's 73rd birthday episode #54 will highlight some of his milestones as a Beatle and as a solo artist.

MTM Episode #53 - Glenn Frey Tribute Show Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #53 celebrates the music of Glenn Frey after his death on January 18th, 2016.

MTM Episode #52 - David Bowie Tribute Show Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #52 celebrates the music of David Bowie, a collaborator and friend of the Beatles, after his death on January 10th, 2016.

MTM Episode #51 - The Beatles Christmas Records Volume 2 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #51 is the second volume to focus on the Beatles Christmas records as well as various holiday wishes from the Fab Four.

MTM Episode #50 - The Beatles Christmas Records Volume 1 Jan 02, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #50 is the first volume to focus on the Beatles Christmas records as well as various holiday wishes from the Fab Four.

MTM Episode #49 - Back to the Egg Jan 01, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #49 features remixes of Wings' often forgotten, and last LP, Back to the Egg.

MTM Episode #48 - Rubber Soul 50th Anniversary Show Jan 01, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #48 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Rubber Soul.

MTM Episode #47 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 2 (All Things Must Pass) Jan 01, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #47 is the second of many George Harrison special editions of the show. This episode features cuts from his 1970 triple LP All Things Must Pass.

MTM Episode #46 - McCartney Live Volume 1 Jan 01, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #46 is the first to feature Paul McCartney's live output comparing performances from the '70s until the present.

MTM Episode #45 - The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown Without the Beatles Volume 2 Jan 01, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #45 revisits an idea first explored on episode #34, a Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown show without any Beatles or solo Beatles songs. Instead we focused on material from groups and artists that the Beatles worked with either as a group or during their solo career including Derek and the Dominoes, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, and the Who.

MTM Episode #44 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 5 (The Solo Years) Jan 01, 2018

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #44, The John Lennon Sessions Volume 5, features tracks from his solo career.

MTM Episode #43 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 4 (The Solo Years) Dec 28, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #43, The John Lennon Sessions Volume 4, features tracks from his solo career.

MTM Episode #42 - The John Lennon Sessions Volume 3 Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #42, The John Lennon Sessions Volume 3, focuses on his Beatle years.

MTM Episode #41 - Imagine Remixed Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. Episode #41 is a complete remix of Lennon's 1971 album Imagine.

MTM Episode #40 - Live at the Fest for Beatles Fans Chicago 2015 Volume 2 Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. While I was enjoying life in London and Liverpool I decided to do something completely different for episodes #39 and #40. During the weekend of the 14th of August of 2015 the Fest for Beatles fans took place in Chicago and I presented two live Multi-Track Meltdowns. For episode #40 we'll hear the second of those live shows, but we'll start with an acapella mix of classic Beatles songs.

MTM Episode #39 - Live at the Fest for Beatles Fans Chicago 2015 Volume 1 Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. While I was enjoying life in London and Liverpool I decided to do something completely different for episodes #39 and #40. During the weekend of the 14th of August of 2015 the Fest for Beatles fans took place in Chicago and I presented two live Multi-Track Meltdowns. For episode #39 we'll hear the first of those live shows, but we'll start with an acapella mix of classic Beatles songs.

MTM Episode #38 - Mixed Bag #8 Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #38 is a mixed bag featuring Beatles songs and solo cuts from 1964 to 2005.

Episode #37 - The Lennon Demos Volume 1 Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.S. issuing John Lennon a Green Card episode #37 will feature demo and home recordings Lennon made during his years as a Beatles.

MTM Episode #36 - The Beatles Demos Volume 1 Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #36 is the first of myriad episodes to deal with the Beatles' demo recordings.

MTM Episode #35 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 2 Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Ringo Starr's 75th birthday Episode #35, the Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 2 will feature some of his highlights as a singer, songwriter, and drummer.

MTM Episode #33 - The Paul McCartney Sessions Volume 3 (The Solo Years) Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #33 is the third episode to focus on Paul McCartney, and the second to celebrate his solo career.

MTM Episode #32 - The Paul McCartney Sessions Volume 2 (The Solo Years) Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #32 is the second episode to focus on Paul McCartney, but the first to celebrate his solo career.

MTM Episode #31 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Plus Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #31 features remixes of the entire album that many believe is the Beatles masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, along with the single recorded during the sessions and a Harrison song that was dropped from the running order.

MTM Episode #30 - The Beatles and Their Contemporaries Dec 21, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #30 juxtaposes the Beatles music with numerous contemporaries including the Who, the Doors, and The Rolling Stones.

MTM Episode #29 - Two for One Remixes Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #29 features two remixes of each Beatles song – three from A Hard Day's Night, four from Beatles for Sale, and three from HELP!

MTM Episode #28 - The BBC Sessions Volume 2 Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #27 is Volume 2 of the BBC Sessions featuring rarely heard tracks, recording sessions, and interviews from the BBC archives.

MTM Episode #27 - The BBC Sessions Volume 1 Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #27 is Volume 1 of the BBC Sessions featuring rarely heard tracks, recording sessions, and interviews from the BBC archives.

MTM Episode #26 - The Ringo Starr Sessions Volume 1 Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. To celebrate Ringo Starr's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Episode #26 is the first of many episodes to focus on Starr featuring some of his most memorable moments as a drummer, singer, and songwriter during his Beatle years.

MTM Episode #25 - The White Album Sessions Volume 2 Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #25 is part two of The White Album sessions featuring demos, remixes, and sessions for tracks that were worked on for their 1968 eponymous LP.

MTM Episode #24 - The White Album Sessions Volume 1 Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #24 is part one of The White Album sessions featuring demos, remixes, and sessions for tracks that were worked on for their 1968 eponymous LP.

MTM Episode #23 - Mixed Bag #7 Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #23 features songs from their debut LP through the White Album. One of the highlights is an extended version of "Flying."

MTM Episode #22 - Mixed Bag #6 Dec 20, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #22 is a Mixed Bag show featuring not only Beatles songs but solo cuts from Lennon and McCartney.

MTM Episode #21 - The A Cappella Show Volume 1 Dec 19, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #21 is the first show to feature a cappella versions of Beatles songs highlighting their fabulous vocal abilities.

MTM Episode #20 - The George Harrison Sessions Volume 1 Dec 19, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #20 is the first of many George Harrison special editions of the show.

MTM Episode #19 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 2 Dec 19, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #19 is the second of numerous future shows to deal with the infamous Get Back sessions. One of the highlights is a mini concert by Billy Preston singing and playing piano as the Beatles take a break.

MTM Episode #18 - The Get Back Sessions Volume 1 Dec 19, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #18 is the first of myriad shows to deal with the infamous Get Back sessions.

MTM Episode #17 - The Tender Sides of Lennon and McCartney and the Opposite from Harrison Dec 19, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #17 features some of McCartney and Lennon’s lighter material along with some of Harrison’s bitter moments. McCartney does however turn in a comedic song about a psychopathic killer.

MTM Episode 16 - The Recording Sessions 1 Dec 19, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #16 follows the recording sessions dedicated to three songs from 1963 and 1964: “Hold Me Tight,” “From Me to You,” and “I’m a Loser.”

MTM Episode #15 - BBC, Live in Sweden, and More Dec 19, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #15 features not only songs from their BBC radio shows, but also the recording sessions behind them. We’ll also play a couple of isolated mixes from a live show in Sweden in 1964 as well as some other remixed Beatles tracks and solo cuts.

MTMEpisode #14 - Christmas Music, Get Back Sessions, and the Abbey Road Medley Dec 18, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #14 features some Christmas songs, a few from the Get Back sessions, and the Abbey Road Medley.

MTM Episode #13 - Mixed Bag #5 Dec 18, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #13 features a number of early Beatles compositions, as well as some later tracks, but the highlight is the demo of “I’m in Love” followed by the Fourmost’s single, which reached number seventeen on the U.K. charts. We’ll also hear a fully realized version by the band Apple Jam from their album Off the Beatle Track that sounds remarkably like what one would imagine the song would have sounded like had the Beatles recorded it in 1963.

MTM Episode #12 - The John Lennon Sessions #2 Dec 18, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #12 is the second part dedicated to John Lennon's music from his Beatle days as well as his solo career.

MTM Episode #11 - The John Lennon Sessions #1 Dec 18, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #11 is the first of two parts dedicated to John Lennon's music from his Beatle days as well as his solo career.

MTM Episode #10 - The Evolution of "Strawberry Fields Forever" Dec 18, 2017

The Beatles Multi-Track Meltdown features stripped down, deconstructed mixes of classic Beatles songs, live cuts, solo material, demos, and much more. By highlighting different instruments and vocals you will experience these songs in a way that you've never imagined. Episode #10 follows the evolution of "Strawberry Fields Forever" from its inception to the final product.

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