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Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin

The Early Years, 1926-1966

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Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin

By: Kenneth Womack
Narrated by: Paul Woodson
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Maximum Volume offers a glimpse into the mind, the music, and the man behind the sound of the Beatles. George Martin's working-class childhood and musical influences profoundly shaped his early career in the BBC's Classical Music department and as head of the EMI Group's Parlophone Records. Out of them flowed the genius behind his seven years producing the Beatles' incredible body of work, including such albums as Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road.

The first book of two, Maximum Volume traces Martin's early years as a scratch pianist, his life in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, and his groundbreaking work as the head of Parlophone Records, when Martin saved the company from ruin after making his name as a producer of comedy recordings. In its most dramatic moments, Maximum Volume narrates the story of Martin's unlikely discovery of the Beatles and his painstaking efforts to prepare their newfangled sound for the British music marketplace. As the story unfolds, Martin and the band craft numerous number one hits, progressing toward the landmark album Rubber Soul - all of which bear Martin's unmistakable musical signature.

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If you could sum up Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin in three words, what would they be?

Fantastic enjoyable Memorable

What was one of the most memorable moments of Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin?

Can't get over how much he packed into his life

Which character – as performed by Paul Woodson – was your favourite?

John Lennon

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh at times and sad at times

About time a great book written about Sir George

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as an avid Beatles fan this book was a must. and while the narrators accents are a little off the mark, it doesn't detract from the book.

The book is well researched and written and a must have for a Beatles, music, music production and George Martin fan..

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