Beatles/Please Please Me Sessions in Special Stereo

We analyzed all the existing session sound sources of the first album “PLEASE PLEASE ME” and released an amazing new stereo remix sound source that centered the vocals using the latest technology! This title is a must-see for enthusiasts who own the session sound source titles released so far, as well as those who don’t have the previous sound sources! It is well known that the Beatles’ first two albums had a unique stereo balance in which the playing and vocals were separated into left and right sides. This was the recording state determined at the stage of the recording session, and it was a sound image that could be called typical of 2-track stereo recording. Of course, that was part of the charm of the early Beatles sound, and even though I’m writing this nonsense, I rather like the stereo condition. However, it is also true that many people generally find it “resembling the times” or “unnatural,” and the fact that those two albums were released only in monaural in 1987 is a reflection of this. did. Among them, the first album “PLEASE PLEASE ME” is not limited to the album itself, but also has a wealth of recording session sound sources, but of course they are also in a so-called “cry farewell” balance with a clear separation. There, it was proven that it was in the state from the recording stage. In other words, not only the album but also the session is that stereo image. “HEY ZUBE!” produced by enthusiast Lord Reith has taken a thorough approach using the latest technology. He has already gained a solid position in the Beatlemania world, and in recent years he has been working hard to center the sound image of various sound sources. However, while there are successful examples of centering Tony Sheridan’s sound source, there are also failures such as “WHY DON’T WE DO IT IN THE BOWL” where the centering of the Hollywood Bowl ended in failure. did. Perhaps because of this, Lord Reith’s center mix was temporarily suppressed, and instead he seems to have been enthusiastic about restoring star club sound sources such as “LIVE AT THE STAR CLUB THE EXECUTIVE VERSION” released. However, over the past year or two, the technology of music editing software has improved dramatically. Benefiting from this, Lord Reith’s latest work with “HEY ZUBE!” is a center mix of the session sound source of his first album. That alone is sure to attract the attention of Beatlemaniacs around the world, but if you listen to the first disc released as this limited press CD “PLEASE PLEASE ME SESSIONS IN SPECTRAL STEREO”, you will be able to hear the amazing sound. You will be blown away by the results. Of course, the selling point is the center mix, but the sounds of the instruments that were overdubbed later are beautifully erased, and it is a wonderful finish that allows you to experience the basic recording stage even for songs for which session tapes do not exist. From the opening song of the first album, “Please Please Me,” the trademark harmonica sound is clearly gone. If that could be achieved with the stereo version, it may be within the expectations of even enthusiasts. However, even the monaural version is not clean at all. There are two versions of the same song that are easy to distinguish without making a mistake that John makes a mistake in the lyrics, but just by these finishes, you will be reminded of how outstanding Lord Reith’s work is this time. “Baby It’s You” is another wonderfully finished song with no session tape left. For this song, George Martin overdubbed the celesta in the interlude, but this has also been erased cleanly, and the initial stage of the session has been beautifully reproduced. This allowed us to more realistically document the sessions for the album, which was recorded in one day. And the center mix, which is the centerpiece, is truly wonderful. Naturally, the vocals have been wonderfully moved to the center, but the performance also maintains a stereo feeling that spreads from side to side, so it’s satisfying to listen to. Of course, this is also a fan-made center mix, but the finish is of an official level without any extra cost. If you are an enthusiast who wants to listen to the session sound source in its original stereo image, we recommend the already released “COMPLETE RECORDING SESSIONS VOLUME 1”, and we guarantee that you will enjoy listening and comparing it with it. If you already have it, please give it a try. Although the basic concept is a center mix, thorough editing has made it a richer document than ever before of the Beatles’ monumental first album. The splendid finish of the stereo sound image has been mentioned so far, but the stereo conversion of the monaural sound source summarized in the second half of the disc is also an amazing finish. Among them, the stereo version of the early take of “Please Please Me”, which saw the light of day in “ANTHOLOGY 1”, is truly wonderful. Be sure to wear headphones and enjoy the shocking stereo effect! THE BEATLES – PLEASE PLEASE ME SESSIONS: IN SPECTRAL STEREO(2CD) Disc 1 (52:06) 1. Please Please Me (take unknown) 2. Please Please Me (take unknown) 3. Ask Me Why (take 6) 4. There’s A Place (take 1) 5. There’s A Place (take 2) 6. There’s A Place (take 3 false start) 7. There’s A Place (take 4) 8. There’s A Place (take 5 false start) 9. There’s A Place (take 6) 10. There’s A Place (take 7 breakdown) 11. There’s A Place (take 8) 12. There’s A Place (take 9) 13. There’s A Place (take 10) 14. I Saw Her Standing There (take 1) 15. I Saw Her Standing There (take 2) 16. I Saw Her Standing There (take 3 edit piece) 17. I Saw Her Standing There (take 4 edit piece) 18. I Saw Her Standing There (take 5 edit piece) 19. I Saw Her Standing There (take 6 breakdown) 20. I Saw Her Standing There (take 7 false start) 21. I Saw Her Standing There (take 8 false start) 22. I Saw Her Standing There ( take 9) 23. Do You Want To Know A Secret (take 7 take 2) 24. Do You Want To Know A Secret (take 8 take 2) 25. A Taste Of Honey (take 6 take 2) 26. A Taste Of Honey (take 7 take 2) 27. There’s A Place (take 11 take 2) 28. There’s A Place (take 12 take 2 false start) 29. There’s A Place (take 13 take 2) 30. I Saw Her Standing There ( take 11 take 2 false start) 31. I Saw Her Standing There (take 12 take 2) Disc 2 (44:58) 1. Misery (take1) 2. Misery (take 2 breakdown) 3. Misery (take 3 fasle start) 4. Misery (take 4 breakdown) 5. Misery (take 5 breakdown) 6. Misery (take 6) 7. Misery (take 7) 8. Misery (take 8 false start) 9. Misery (take 9 incomplete) 10. Misery (take 11 reconstruction) 11. Anna (take 3) 12. Boys (take 1) 13. Chains (take 1) 14. Baby It’s You (take 3) 15. Twist And Shout (take 1) 16. Misery (take 16 take 2) 17. Baby It’s You (take 6 take 2) 18. I Saw Her Standing There (edit of takes 9 and 12) 19. Please Please Me (edit of takes 16-18 take 2) 20. I Saw Her Standing There (edit of takes 2,3,5) 21. Love Me Do (take 18 Andy White vsn) 22. PS I Love You (take 10 Andy White vsn) 23. Please Please Me (take unknown Andy White version) 24. A Taste Of Honey (isolated vocal overdubs takes 6 and 7)