More than anyone besides the bandmates themselves, George Martin
was the man who created the unique sound of the Beatles. Sound Pictures
offers a powerful and intimate account of how he did so.
The
second and final volume of the definitive biography of the man, Sound
Pictures traces the story of the Beatles’ breathtaking artistic
trajectory after reaching the creative heights of Rubber Soul. As the
bandmates engage in brash experimentation both inside and outside the
studio, Martin toils along with manager Brian Epstein to consolidate the
Beatles’
fame in the face of growing sociocultural pressures,
including the crisis associated with the “Beatles are more popular than
Jesus” scandal.
Meanwhile, he also struggles to make his way as an
independent producer in the highly competitive world of mid-1960s rock
’n’ roll. As Martin and the Beatles create one landmark album after
another, including such masterworks as Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely
Hearts Club Band, The Beatles (The White Album), and Abbey Road, the
internal stakes and interpersonal challenges become ever greater.
During his post-Beatles years, Martin attempts to discover new vistas
of sound recording with a host of acts, including Jeff Beck, America,
Cheap Trick, Paul McCartney, and Elton John, his creative breakthroughs
followed by unprecedented commercial success. Eventually, though,
all roads bring Martin back to the Beatles, as the group seeks out new
ways to memorialize their achievement under the supervision of the man
who has come to be known as Sir George. Now, more than fifty years after
the Beatles’ revolutionary triumphs, Martin’s singular stamp on popular
music has become more vital than ever, as successive generations
discover the magic of the Beatles and their groundbreaking sound.
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