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The Beatles: Note By Note

The Beatles: Note By Note

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Join former bandmates and lifelong friends Peter and Kenyon as they dive deep into the legendary discography of The Beatles in "The Beatles: Note by Note." With decades of friendship and a shared passion for music, these lifelong Beatles fans meticulously analyze each Beatles song in chronological order of release. Blending historical context with personal anecdotes and technical insights, Peter and Kenyon's discussions are enriched by their background as musicians. From their humble beginnings to their rise as music icons, explore how The Beatles' songs were crafted, recorded, and how they transformed the music industry. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to The Beatles' music, "The Beatles: Note by Note" offers a comprehensive and definitive journey through the catalog of one of the greatest bands of all time. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking an in-depth, authoritative exploration of The Beatles' musical legacy.


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  • EP057 - And I Love Her ft. Gareth (They Came to a Land Downunder)

    EP057 - And I Love Her ft. Gareth (They Came to a Land Downunder)
    Aug 23 2025

    Today, we’re turning the spotlight on the Beatles’ first intentional ballad—“And I Love Her.” With guest Gareth from They Came to a Land Down Under, we unpack the origins, cultural shifts, and musical innovations that make this Hard Day’s Night gem so mesmerizing. Gareth shares vivid stories of Beatlemania in Australia, including the wild tale of a Ringo lookalike at a press conference and the moment he first heard “A Hard Day’s Night” over his school’s loudspeakers to honor Lennon’s death.


    We trace how George Harrison’s Spanish guitar work shaped the song’s sonic identity, dig into Paul’s evolving songwriting voice, and debate the best Beatles recording so far. Plus, a rich storytime on Jane Asher—Paul’s muse and cultural gateway.


    There are Beatles firsts galore in this one. Nylon strings, modulations, middle eights… and maybe even the best Beatles ballad yet?

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    1 Std. und 31 Min.
  • LS057 - And I Love Her - Lecture Series (bonus)

    LS057 - And I Love Her - Lecture Series (bonus)
    Aug 23 2025
    In this episode of the Lecture Series, Kenyon unpacks the quiet power and tonal ambiguity of Paul McCartney’s “And I Love Her.” He traces how even the song’s title hints at emotional complexity—why not just “I Love Her”? With lyrical imagery like “the kiss my lover brings,” Paul paints love as something distant, mysterious, even cosmic. Kenyon highlights the unusual harmony and modal drift that blur the line between C♯ minor and E major, calling into question where the tonal center really lies. He explores George’s classical guitar solo, a pastiche of glissandos, pull-offs, and triplets, and argues that the surprise modulation into a completely foreign key at the end of the song mirrors the feeling of getting lost in space—an echo of the song’s emotional ambiguity. With Paul in full romantic mode, this track still carries a sense of unresolved tension beneath the surface.

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    36 Min.
  • EP056 - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You ft. Nancy Howie (Fathom)

    EP056 - I'm Happy Just To Dance With You ft. Nancy Howie (Fathom)
    Aug 16 2025
    George double-tracked his vocal “to perfection,” and the rest is Beatles history—maybe. In this episode, Kenyon and Peter are joined by special guest Nancy from Vinyl Friday for a full-bodied takedown (and celebration) of I’m Happy Just to Dance with You. They tackle why John and Paul dismissed the song as “formula,” why it might be way deeper than anyone admits, and why George’s vocals deserve a standing ovation. Along the way, they dig into danceable rhythms, surprising chord changes, and the early signs of each Beatle’s musical maturation. Nancy drops a “Beatles First” on George’s film debut, Peter defends romantic innocence, and Kenyon unveils the tragic, boozy tale of Alf Lennon dancing with a mannequin. If you ever wrote off this song, this episode might just change your mind.

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    1 Std. und 26 Min.
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