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The Multi-Track Meltdown

Deconstructed mixes of classic songs by the Beatles and other artists.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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