I usually do not post too many news items about bootlegged albums, but you may remember a little something posted a few weeks ago about some internet DJ’s playing multi-track takes from Sgt. Pepper.
While these tracks were mind-blowing, we all kept holding out for the actual separated complete tracks. These tracks are true gems, folks. It is the real deal. Superlatives simply do not cover how truly awesome these are.
I can picture many amateur George Martins firing up their computers and making their own Sgt. Pepper remixes. This is too cool, people. It’s the first bootleg release that has completely floored me in years. I was stopped dead in my tracks. I don’t know how these tracks have made their way out, but somehow they have.
I’m mulling over some kind of contest, and giving away copies to our lucky readers. Please stay tuned. Also, if you have any suggestions for such a contest, please email me. I am not going to offer them up here on the blog directly, but I figured we could make a contest out of it for a spot of fun.
Here’s a look at the tracklisting for the Sgt. Pepper multi-tracks from the folks over at Purple Chick. (FYI: This release is an addendum to the Purple Chick released SPLHCB Deluxe album released earlier this year.)
Disc 3 Sessions
21-SPLHCB instrumental
22-WALHFMF instrumental
23-ADITL intrumental no orchestra
Disc 4 Sessions
31-SPLHCB no effects
32-SLH vocals
33-ADITL intrumentalDISC SIX - MultiTracks
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
1: Applause and crowd noise
2: Backing track
3: Lead and backing vocals
4: Lead guitar and brassWith A Little Help From My Friends
5: Percussion, bass guitar, guitar
6: Backing track
7: Lead and backing vocals, organ
8: Backing vocals, guitarShe’s Leaving Home
9: Strings #1
10: Strings #2
11: Lead and backing vocals
12: Harmony and backing vocalsA Day In The Life
13: Piano and lead vocals
14: Guitar and tambourine
15: Jangle piano, orchestra
16: Bass guitar and drumsFull Multitrack Remixes
17: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
18: With A Little Help From My Friends
19: She’s Leaving Home
20: A Day In The Life
Filed under: Albums, Audio, Beatles News, Bootlegs, Download, Memorabilia
is there any way we can download these?
If you get the Beatlegs podcast on iTunes, you know that they released the strings-only part of She’s Leaving Home. I’m guessing there will be more to come.
How did you get your hands on them in the first place? Can they be purchased?
Hey Aaron,
Which Beatlegs podcast has the strings-only version of She’s Leaving Home?
Nathaniel,
The Purple Chick sets are never for sale, they are by trade only….
Are any of these tracks different from the podcast? Are these the actual multis, with a breakdown of each track on each song?
These are the actual multis. Each track is separated out, and complete.
These are the most amazing things to listen to. In the vocal tracks you can hear one or the other of them talking in the back or coughing and other sounds. On the Paul and John Vocals on WIth a Little Help you here some directions from Paul, in Day in the Life while Paul is singing his part, John is making noises in the back. This is fantastic stuff. You actually feel like you are in the studio with them. This stuff is truly amazing. I wish there were more.
Here’s a link for all those interested in this mind blowing material:
http://sharebee.com/df82e8db
Now when are we gonna get the multi tracks for Lucy in the Sky, Getting Better, Fixing A Hole, Mr. Kite, Within You, Without You, When I’m 64, Good Morning, Good Morning, and the Reprise?!?!
I’m one of those ‘amature george martin”s who was in tears at the chance to mix beatle music myself. I literally cried as I mixed my own take of A Day In The Life.
Amazing recordings and I hope more make their way out. I’ve learned more about music production from these tracks, than any other experience.