I don't care how many times you've heard "Let It Be." I want you to participate in this little exercise before you move on to the rest of the blog entry:
LISTEN TO EACH FROM 1:50-2:29
Single version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bsv9cSn0_c
Album version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLnUS9QwOh4
Feel free to listen to each of these segments a few times in a row so that you hear both versions very well and then also back-to-back! Now...which segment do you prefer? I'm breaking it down and sharing opinions.
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SINGLE:
*The organ is louder, but it's also more straight-forward.
ALBUM:
*The organ is softer, but it echoes more and has a more gospel sound.
SINGLE:
*The tone of the guitar and actual melody go better with the rest of the song, especially the organ, and has more groove.
ALBUM:
*The tone of the guitar and actual melody stand out more and has a sound that comes out of nowhere.
SINGLE:
*It's much more laid back.
ALBUM:
*It's harder and more intense.
I love and adore both versions. I think both serve a very important purpose. I am VERY glad they released both versions. I guess maybe they couldn't decide which one they liked better either! :]
It's impossible to confirm a final decision, but if I had to pick a favorite, I *think* I would overall prefer the album version. The first one fits better, the organ is louder on it, it's more groovy and relaxed...but the album version really rips! It takes you by surprise, evokes more emotion, is both very gospel and hard rock rather than one soft groove. I've chosen this one because it seems to make a bigger impression. I don't know...I could be wrong. Yeah, it is the infamously over-produced work of Phil Spector, but as fantastic as the single is, hearing the album version makes the single version seem a little pale.
I want to hear YOUR thoughts! Go have another listen!
PS: I was familiar with the single version before the album version as a kid, so for me to favor the album version hurts...it's so sentimental to me. I LOVE THEM BOTH SO VERY MUCH! :[
18 July, 2010
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04 July, 2010
Allen Klein
Today is the one-year anniversary of Allen Klein's death. I hated him LOOONG before I read "Miss O'Dell," but it was REALLY interesting to read about him from her perspective. It didn't make him out to be any worse than we already knew he was [because that would be impossible, LOL] but it made it even more personal. It was bad enough that he hurt the boys, but to be able to read about him in such a way that you feel directly involved too was even crazier.
Paul was so right. They should have gone with Lee Eastman. No matter what, it could not have been worse than Klein! Oh well...everything happens for a reason, as the saying goes. Feel free to comment here and discuss your thoughts on Klein!
Paul was so right. They should have gone with Lee Eastman. No matter what, it could not have been worse than Klein! Oh well...everything happens for a reason, as the saying goes. Feel free to comment here and discuss your thoughts on Klein!
09 June, 2010
Turn Me On, Dead Man
I know I say this all the time, but I'm not here to promote anything or force ideas onto readers. I don't want to condone OR even discourage the watching and/or purchasing of this movie.
I've always been intrigued by the "Paul Is Dead" clues, but I've come across this website in about 3 different places online today: http://www.paulreallyisdead.com/home.html
It's apparently making its way all over the Beatley community. Like I said, I've come across this website 3 times now from different sources.
First of all, this is based on some audio tapes that sound NOTHING AT ALL like George. I feel like I could probably imitate George's voice better than this guy, HAHAHA! They're claiming that George has exposed the whole story in detail about Paul's death in 1966, the story of his replacement, and the reasons behind the cover-up.
The only problem is that it's not just for fun. This is trying to pass as real and legitimate, and I don't believe it for a second. I'm very interested in knowing what everyone else thinks. Navigate through their website and see everything for yourself. I know that many clues can seem convincing, etc., but I personally only have an entertainment interest in this long-lasting legend. Paul is Paul.
I've always been intrigued by the "Paul Is Dead" clues, but I've come across this website in about 3 different places online today: http://www.paulreallyisdead.com/home.html
It's apparently making its way all over the Beatley community. Like I said, I've come across this website 3 times now from different sources.
First of all, this is based on some audio tapes that sound NOTHING AT ALL like George. I feel like I could probably imitate George's voice better than this guy, HAHAHA! They're claiming that George has exposed the whole story in detail about Paul's death in 1966, the story of his replacement, and the reasons behind the cover-up.
The only problem is that it's not just for fun. This is trying to pass as real and legitimate, and I don't believe it for a second. I'm very interested in knowing what everyone else thinks. Navigate through their website and see everything for yourself. I know that many clues can seem convincing, etc., but I personally only have an entertainment interest in this long-lasting legend. Paul is Paul.
02 June, 2010
Bus Attack
When the news of Paul's bus being attacked in Mexico was released, I immediately thought back to Lagos. Paul was attacked/robbed there and he was terrified. After John passed away, he said he had security for a week before he realized he couldn't live that way. When Paul recently made the decision to visit Israel, the world gasped with fear, but it turned out okay. What do you think of all this?
It was cleared up this morning that the bus attack was only excited fans, not a true "attack." [I'm not sure how such a mistake could have been made...excited fans were mistaken for a gang riot?] Does it worry and scare you that Paul is so open and accessible? Do you love and respect that Paul is so open and accessible? I've got mixed feelings, I guess. Being open and accessible didn't help John much, but that was quite an extreme situation. Paul's made it 68 years the way he's been living his life, so it seems to be working. Even though he's been through some tense moments like Lagos, he's made it through every time.
George was in his home, which was guarded by security, when he was stabbed. Things can still happen, so Paul might as well live freely. It still worries me that someone so important and precious to me is so accessible, but that's just Paul! I love him just the way it is...and I hope his accessibility is in my favor one day! *wink*
It was cleared up this morning that the bus attack was only excited fans, not a true "attack." [I'm not sure how such a mistake could have been made...excited fans were mistaken for a gang riot?] Does it worry and scare you that Paul is so open and accessible? Do you love and respect that Paul is so open and accessible? I've got mixed feelings, I guess. Being open and accessible didn't help John much, but that was quite an extreme situation. Paul's made it 68 years the way he's been living his life, so it seems to be working. Even though he's been through some tense moments like Lagos, he's made it through every time.
George was in his home, which was guarded by security, when he was stabbed. Things can still happen, so Paul might as well live freely. It still worries me that someone so important and precious to me is so accessible, but that's just Paul! I love him just the way it is...and I hope his accessibility is in my favor one day! *wink*