Beatles-ness

[maxit]

It all began like a joke, talking with a friend here great Beatles fan and researcher, Marco Maurizi:
"Imagine if someone could write a new Beatles album". Mission impossible I tought (and sacred ground, furthermore), but on the other hand, why not?
I asked Tim and he said yes of course! And now we are here trying to sound like the beatles (just the idea makes me laugh lol).

Now I'd like you all to help us out: what triggers to you the Beatles-meter in a song? Is that the chords? A sound? A melody shape/structure? what does hit you about the fab 4?

I'll say a little thing first (I'm still studying lol): tambourine! I got to a musical instrument shop and bought me a real one and found out it adds an immediate 'early beatles' sound, so happy / fresh. (what the hell I forgot to add it in "someday" lol)

Let me know, thanks

[Farrell Jackson]

One of the standouts for me with Beatles' songs is the lush backing vocals and good harmonies. Also the perfectly placed ooos, ahhs, and la,la,la's. Good luck with the project!

[Oldrottenhead]

The rutles beat you to it. 😜

[maxit]

The rutles beat you to it. 😜

All you need is cash, can't buy me lunch ! unfair competition LoL

[Farrell Jackson]

Some random thoughts of things I like about The Beatles: The sound of a Vox amp and Epiphone Casino guitar, physically double tracked guitar solos, the transitions from major to minor chords and the strong middle eight bridges. 

[maxit]

Some random thoughts of things I like about The Beatles: The sound of a Vox amp and Epiphone Casino guitar, physically double tracked guitar solos, the transitions from major to minor chords and the strong middle eight bridges. 

taking notes farrel lol! I add: use of the orchestral brass section like a marching band, eg penny lane, when im 64, ...

[kenny mac]

Could be a new idea for a fest?
Songs in the style of the beatles 

[maxit]

That'd be fan-tas-tic!

[maxit]

Another beatlesness: macca s unique guitar playing: classic guitar fingerpicking style + strumming

[LG2]

One thing I noticed with many Beatles songs, is that they first hit you with the chorus.
Then, then verses, etc...

LG