Beatles/First Four Albums in Spectral Stereo Remix

Up until now, Lord Reith has released versions of the Beatles’ first two albums, which were recorded in two-track stereo, with a more sophisticated stereo image, but this time we have released a version of the Beatles’ first two albums, which were recorded in two-track stereo. Introducing an upper version set that has evolved into a gorgeous set of the first four albums, including versions that challenge the center mix of “DAY’S NIGHT” and “BEATLES FOR SALE.” Unlike the first two albums, a 4-track stereo recorder was used from “A HARD DAY’S NIGHT” (hereinafter referred to as AHDN), and the “crying farewell” stereo image heard on those two albums. has come to an end. The stereo sound was still good enough as is, but when Lord Reith changed the image of AHDN, he focused on the balance of the rhythm section. On this album, the percussion, Ringo’s drums, and Paul’s bass were often relegated to the left channel, which gave it an old-fashioned stereo image even though it was a 4-track recording. So Lord Reith moved the rhythm section to the center. In addition to the drums, Paul’s bass was placed in the center, giving it a balance that makes you feel the bones of the performance. Among them, “And I Love Her” had a great effect. When the sound of the bongos played by Ringo moves to the center, its presence is truly vivid. The song is originally acoustic and quiet, so it gives you goosebumps as if you were actually playing the bongos right in front of your eyes. Another big achievement was “Can’t Buy Me Love.” In this song, Ringo’s drums, especially the hi-hat, were particularly noticeable in stereo, but by suppressing that, the performance turned into a much grittier performance. I think there are quite a few enthusiasts who find this situation favorable. The double-tracked guitar solo by George in the interlude is neatly separated to the left and right, and it even surpasses the “1” version in which a similar mix was attempted. After the album itself, songs recorded around the same time were also remixed by Lord Reith. They were characterized by the extreme separation of the stereo image that was common in early mixing for 4-track recordings (so much so that work on the German version of “She Loves You” was reportedly abandoned), but here too. By placing the rhythm section’s sound in the middle, the impression changes completely. In particular, “Long Tall Sally” is extremely effective, and I can’t help but take my hat off to her for her good taste. In that respect, compared to AHDN, the producers of “BEATLES FOR SALE” (hereinafter referred to as BFS) must have gotten the hang of stereo mixing for 4-track recording, and were able to break away from the old-fashioned finish that was heard. It’s successful. Therefore, for Lord Reith, instead of rearranging the rhythm section, depending on the song, the vocals are pushed out more, giving a more vivid feel. The opening number “No Reply” clearly shows this aim, and John’s singing voice approaches more vividly than on a normal album. “Rock And Roll Music” also has a good finish, with the rhythm guitar pushed to the front by pushing the piano to the left. In addition, thanks to the echo reduction processing applied to Lord Reith’s specialty vocals, John’s voice is fresh and powerful here as well. In “Eight Days A Week”, he applied processing to change the localization of the rhythm section, similar to the previous album, but this is also amazingly powerful, and the ending etc. are quite fresh. Lord Reith’s remix escalates when Ringo sings “Honey Don’t.” In particular, Paul’s bass has a much more balanced presence, and I can’t help but wonder if it’s a different take? I almost feel like I have an illusion. “What You’re Doing” is equally unique. The rhythm section that was grouped on the left is separated (the drums are moved to the center), and Paul makes us realize once again the power of bass playing by playing two strings at the same time. Another big attraction is that the finish further emphasizes the mellow taste of the album. Here too, after the album ends, there is a bonus compilation of songs recorded from the same period, but the famous outtake “Live My Kitten Alone” has been converted to stereo from the “SESSIONS” mix. , which is also amazing because it is surprisingly separated. The source of this four-disc set is an online release called “ABRACADABRA” written by Lord Reith, but the first two albums have also been revised. In “PLEASE PLEASE ME”, the rhythm guitar of “I Saw Her Standing There” was adjusted to a more restrained balance, and in “Boys”, Paul’s bass was pushed out more than before. Furthermore, in “WITH THE BEATLES”, slight adjustments have been made such as bringing John’s voice to the forefront in “It Won’t Be Long”, and conversely, slightly reducing the volume of the drums in “Roll Over Beethoven”, which improves on past releases. Even those who already own it will be able to enjoy even more different mixes. A new remix by this maniac with a fun selection that reminds you of the Beatles’ first four albums, which were released on CD in 1987. You can play it at high volume through the speakers as before, or you can listen to every detail with headphones and enjoy the new finish. Above all, the new stereo remix experience with AHDN and BFS, which will be appearing for the first time, will bring surprises and fresh joy to everyone from beginners to enthusiasts! THE BEATLES – THE FIRST FOUR ALBUMS: IN SPECTRAL STEREO REMIX(4CD) Disc 1 (43:41) PLEASE PLEASE ME 01. I Saw Her Standing There 02. Misery 03. Anna 04. Chains 05. Boys 06. Ask Me Why 07 Please Please Me 08. Love Me Do 09. PS I Love You 10. Baby It’s You 11. Do You Want To Know A Secret 12. A Taste Of Honey 13. There’s A Place 14. Twist And Shout 15. Please Please Me (Single Version) 16. From Me To You 17. Thank You Girl 18. One After 909 19. Thank You Girl (US Version) Disc 2 (42:23) WITH THE BEATLES 01. It Won’t Be Long 02. All I Gotta Do 03. All My Loving 04. Don’t Bother Me 05. Little Child 06. Till There Was You 07. Please Mr Postman 08. Roll Over Beethoven 09. Hold Me Tight 10. You Really Got A Hold On Me 11 I Wanna Be Your Man 12. Devil In Her Heart 13. Not A Second Time 14. Money (That’s What I Want) 15. She Loves You 16. I’ll Get You 17. I Want To Hold Your Hand 18. This Boy Disc 3 (42:24) A HARD DAY’S NIGHT 01. A Hard Day’s Night 02. I Should Have Known Better 03. If I Fell 04. I’m Happy Just To Dance With You 05. And I Love Her 06. Tell Me Why 07. Can’t Buy Me Love 08. Anytime At All 09. I’ll Cry Instead 10. Things We Said Today 11. When I Get Home 12. You Can’t Do That 13. I’ll Be Back 14 . Long Tall Sally 15. I Call Your Name 16. Slow Down 17. Matchbox 18. Komm Gib Mir Deine Hand Disc 4 (42:10) BEATLES FOR SALE 01. No Reply 02. I’m A Loser 03. Baby’s In Black 04. Rock And Roll Music 05. I’ll Follow The Sun 06. Mr Moonlight 07. Kansas City 08. Eight Days A Week 09. Words Of Love 10. Honey Don’t 11. Every Little Thing 12. I Don’t Want To Spoil The Party 13. What You’re Doing 14. Everybody’s Trying To Be My Baby 15. I Feel Fine 16. She’s A Woman 17. Leave My Kitten Alone