![]() ![]() ![]() Pepper sessions to the frustration felt by anyone in the studio during more difficult albums like The White Album and Let It Be - provide a priceless insight into some unique moments in music history. Emerick's recollections of this time - which range from such matters of history as the collective gasps of those privy to the magic being created during the Sgt. Starting as a 15-year-old studio engineer, Emerick would go on to a play a key role in creating some of the most memorable music of the 20th century at a mere 19 years of age. Their engineer, Geoff Emerick, recalls both with equally riveting detail in this firsthand account. He also was there as the Beatles began to dissolve before his eyes during the making of The White Album. ![]() He witnessed (and had a considerable hand in helping to create) such artistic landmarks as Sgt. As the EMI Records engineer hand-picked by George Martin himself to record the Beatles during what most will agree was their most important records - the 1966 to 1968 period between Revolver and The White Album - Geoff Emerick had a ringside seat for the making of music history. To label this book merely fascinating would not do either its author or the subject matter it covers the justice both so richly deserve. ![]()
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