Deconstructing the Beatles: A Trip Through Strawberry Fields

A multimedia lecture A Trip Through "Strawberry Fields," composer, producer, and Beatles expert Scott Freiman transports his audience into Abbey Road studio for a look at the revolutionary techniques used during the production of "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Penny Lane," and "A Day In The Life."In February 1967, the Beatles released the double A-side single "Strawberry Fields Forever"/"Penny Lane", and the world of popular music was never the same again. Using a combination of rare audio and video, Mr. Freiman allows the audience to see and hear the progress of the recordings from take one to the finished product. Mr. Freiman shows how these landmark recordings fit within the Beatlesʼcareer and discusses the songsʼlasting influence on popular music. Mr. Freiman specializes in making the technical world of the recording studio accessible and fascinating to everyone. Musicians and non-musicians, Beatles fanatics and casual fans will all enjoy Mr. Freimanʼs presentation. You will never listen to the Beatles or any other music the same way again!