The Beatles Bible - Topic: Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 Joe on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37802 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37802 The original version had slide guitar and Lennon's fingerpicked electric (listen to takes 1 and 7 on Anthology 2), but they combined it with a drum-heavy take to create the final edit. It's true, there isn't much guitar on it but I still think the arrangement is perfect.

There are the licks at the end, and don't forget Lennon's guitar throughout the first minute.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:04:22 +0100 GniknuS on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37796 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37796 You also have to consider that George Martin essentially combined the two different versions which Zig mentioned were on Anthology. This is why that dissection video was so cool, but unfortunately they took it down. So the first version had more guitar than the second and that's why there's only so much guitar in the final album version. I will say that I absolutely love the guitar in the first minute or however long it lasts in the song, so dreamy and psychedelic.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:29:00 +0100 Zig on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37795 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37795 You are welcome my friend. I'm not a musician either, but have the advantage of having heard the song at least a zillion times since I was 4 years old in 1967!

As for Ringo's drumming, it is amazing! If you don't have the Anthology version, listen to it here.

mal-evans

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:48:35 +0100 Sitting on a cornflake on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37790 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37790 Zig said:

Actually, there is a lot of guitar in this song. As a matter of fact John, Paul and George all play guitar on this one.

I think if you find and listen to the versions on Anthology, you will get a better sense of just how much guitar there is.

Ok thanks Zig .. I'm not a musician so i suppose I don't have a 'trained' enough ear. Will try again as suggested.

On the other hand I was quite impressed with all the drum work on this song . .is that all RIngo?

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]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:08:30 +0100 mithveaen on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37789 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37789 a-hard-days-night-ringo-8 I just realized I really need to stop using earphones. a-hard-days-night-ringo-13

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:05:10 +0100 Zig on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37788 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37788 Actually, there is a lot of guitar in this song. As a matter of fact John, Paul and George all play guitar on this one.

I think if you find and listen to the versions on Anthology, you will get a better sense of just how much guitar there is.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:04:00 +0100 mithveaen on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37777 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37777 Yeah.. that's interesting I'm going to check SFF today.... I haven't noticed that of almost no guitars in the song

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:56:06 +0100 Sitting on a cornflake on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37775 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p37775 Bringing up old subject here but listening to SFF the other day I was struck but how little guitar rthere is in it.

 

In fact am i right in saying there is NO guitar apart from a couple of 'licks' towards the end?

 

(Does that make sense?)

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]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:59:04 +0100 Marcelo on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6185 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6185 mithveaen said:

Mhh interesting. Ok I'm going to say something stupid... but I think George Martin doesn't get credit enough. So many people can believe the Beatles did everything by themselves.

 

Maybe I'm seeing it in black and white, but that's my feeling.

 

I can agree with your statement.

 

By the way, great stuff!

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:49:31 +0100 mithveaen on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6178 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6178 Mhh interesting. Ok I'm going to say something stupid... but I think George Martin doesn't get credit enough. So many people can believe the Beatles did everything by themselves.

 

Maybe I'm seeing it in black and white, but that's my feeling.

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:57:15 +0100 GniknuS on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6152 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6152 A Fiendish Thingy said:

That's so cool! I didn't know they slowed it down like that; George Martin is my herooo a-hard-days-night-george-9  I hope I (he) live(s) long enough to meet him... he's a legend!

Is there a more famous music producer in the world? I think NOT!

What's this audio from? The interview thing. I'd love to hear more! a-hard-days-night-george-9

 

I think I saw somewhere that the BBC did this. But it is interesting to hear George Martin talk about the track, I would love it if there was just an interview with ...]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:58:21 +0100 A Fiendish Thingy on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6150 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6150 That's so cool! I didn't know they slowed it down like that; George Martin is my herooo a-hard-days-night-george-9  I hope I (he) live(s) long enough to meet him... he's a legend!

Is there a more famous music producer in the world? I think NOT!

What's this audio from? The interview thing. I'd love to hear more! a-hard-days-night-george-9

]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:52:56 +0100 MrBig on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6146 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6146 c64wood said:

I never get tired of that song.  a-hard-days-night-john-5

I got tired of it the first 30 seconds I heard of it.

]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:05:38 +0100 c64wood on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6144 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6144 I never get tired of that song.  a-hard-days-night-john-5

]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:24:48 +0100 GniknuS on Strawberry Fields Forever (dissection) http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6143 The songs http://www.beatlesbible.com/forum/the-songs/strawberry-fields-forever-dissection/#p6143 Alissa said:

GniknuS said:

Alissa said:

Wow, this is some good stuff- thanks for sharing!

I love how George attempts to sing the chorus and first verse at the beginning of the video! (Nice try, Georgie george-martin)

 

I just love the "and I thought, you devil!" part. What a funny group of guys.

You can see how George would be a good fit for the boys- he had a sense of humour. Any other producer would have gotten murdered. blue-meanie
 

 

Yeah he had to be a little bit "off" to even take ...]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:20:45 +0100