The Beatles: Note By Note

In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Kenyon catalogs many of John Lennon songwriting features, as they appear in this one-of-a-kind early composition. This episode is essential for learning the vocabulary of Lennon's songwriting. If you ever wanted to know more about how a Beatles song works, the lecture series is more than illum...

Peter and Kenyon explore "Please Please Me," the Beatles' inaugural chart-topping hit, in this episode. Initially written by John Lennon as a slow Roy Orbison-inspired ballad, producer George Martin's suggestion to quicken the tempo transformed it into a commercial success. The hosts delve into the recording intricacies, including the harmonica overdubs and synchronization challenges in the stereo...

In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Please Please Me is a masterclass of pop music songwriting. Kenyon highlights the amazing tension and release of the harmonies as well as the classic vocal harmonies. If you ever wanted to know more about how a Beatles song works, the lecture series is more than illuminating. Website: https://...

In this installment of "The Beatles: Note by Note," Peter and Kenyon dissect "P.S. I Love You," the B-side to "Love Me Do." Composed by a young Paul McCartney, the song exemplifies the Beatles' early technique of using pronouns to create an intimate listener experience. The hosts examine various recording sessions, including versions with Pete Best and Andy White, and the final cut featuring Ringo...

In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of Paul McCartney's dazzling P.S. I Love You. Listen as Kenyon describes how McCartney uses word painting to build an actual postscript into the music itself. If you ever wanted to know more about how a Beatles song works, the lecture series is more than illuminating. Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patr...

In the premiere episode of "The Beatles: Note by Note," hosts Peter and Kenyon delve into the origins of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do." They discuss the initial recording with Pete Best on drums and its subsequent re-recordings featuring Ringo Starr and Andy White. Despite producer George Martin's initial doubts about the Beatles' songwriting, this blues-influenced track became integral...

In this lecture series, Kenyon breaks down the lyrics and music of the very first release of the Beatles. Despite such a simple presentation, Kenyon reveals that The Beatles were always pushing the envelope and innovating. If you ever wanted to know more about how a Beatles song works, the lecture series is more than illuminating. Website: https://www.notebynoteseries.com Patreon: https://www.patr...