Lecture, LSO St Luke's, Thursday, 12 Sep 2024 - 18:00
Magical Mystery Tour: The Invention of The Beatles
![Psychedelic pattern with two bearded guitar players in corner](/sites/default/files/styles/event_banner/public/images/2024-09-12_Mermikides_800x560.jpg?itok=gRhE8wQp)
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This lecture analyses the ‘psychedelic era’ of the Beatles, from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to Let it Be, a period of staggering musical invention and experimentalism. We explore the mechanics behind the magic, untangling the layers of harmony, melody, lyrics, structure and technology, and how these all combine in ways both accessible and ground-breaking. This ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ pulls back the curtain on these timeless tracks, illuminating the craft of their transporting effects.
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