Summary of Geoff Emerick, and Howard Massey's Here, There and Everywhere

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Get the Summary of Geoff Emerick, and Howard Massey's Here, There and Everywhere: My Life Recording the Music of the Beatles in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book.Original book introduction: Geoff Emerick became an assistant engineer at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in 1962 at age fifteen, and was present as a new band called the Beatles recorded their first songs. He later worked with the Beatles as they recorded their singles “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” the songs that would propel them to international superstardom. In 1964 he would witness the transformation of this young and playful group from Liverpool into professional, polished musicians as they put to tape classic songs such as “Eight Days A Week” and “I Feel Fine.”

Then, in 1966, at age nineteen, Geoff Emerick became the Beatles’ chief engineer, the man responsible for their distinctive sound as they recorded the classic album Revolver, in which they pioneered innovative recording techniques that changed the course of rock history. Emerick would also engineer the monumental Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road albums, considered by many the greatest rock recordings of all time. In Here, There and Everywhere he reveals the creative process of the band in the studio, and describes how he achieved the sounds on their most famous songs. Emerick also brings to light the personal dynamics of the band, from the relentless (and increasingly mean-spirited) competition between Lennon and McCartney to the infighting and frustration that eventually brought a bitter end to the greatest rock band the world has ever known.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Nov 18, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638157083

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#1

During his childhood, the author spent a lot of time exploring his grandmother’s basement, which was full of old furniture and forgotten items. He grew up in a normal middle-class home in London.

#2

For the author, being exposed to classical music at a young age turned out to be life-changing, as it introduced him to a whole new world of sounds and emotions.

#3

The author’s interest in music grew at an early age, and his father bought him a radio set, a Cat’s Whisker, which allowed him to listen to the Radio Luxembourg Disk Jockey played the most popular songs of the time.

#4

Something else that happened to the author when he was a kid was seeing a spaceship. He was alone, looking up at the sky, when he saw it. He didn’t know what it was, but he knew it wasn’t an airplane.

#5

Geoff Emerick, the Beatles’ sound engineer, saw a flying saucer when he was ten years old. He never told anyone about it, not even his parents.

#6

At age 15, Michael began dreaming about his future. He didn’t want to pursue a trade or go to university, but he had no idea what he wanted to do. That’s when he discovered his passion for radio and television.

#7

The BBC broadcasted a Light Orchestra show, and as the sound engineer worked, the author stood there and watched in amazement. He had not only discovered what a sound engineer was, but how recording worked as well.

#8

For his part, the author was a generally indifferent student who enjoyed art and chemistry. His love for music continued to grow, and he began listening to rock and roll. He was a big fan of Cliff Richard and the Shadows, and his favorite song was Rock Around The Clock.

#9

The author, who was interested in music, bought a tape recorder and began taping songs off the radio. He and his friends would swap tapes and discuss which songs they were going to steal from which radio programs.

#10

In school, he enjoyed listening to the teachers play classical music, and began taking music lessons himself. His favorite instructor was Mr. Salter, who taught history and music.

#11

Geoff began writing letters of inquiry to prospective employers, figuring that since he knew nothing about the music industry, the best place to start would be the four major record companies in England: Philips, Decca, Pye, and EMI.

#12

The author, an aspiring musician, was disappointed to find out that there