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A chronological collection of studio work and session recordings. The 8th installment in the series. 149 days, the "Sgt. Pepper's" sessions are complete! Eternal Grooves' eighth Beatles session recording collection is a collection of sessions from the final stages of "Sgt. Pepper's." The recording, which began in November 1966, is finally reaching its climax. This CD opens with EMI Studios on March 3, 1967. You can immediately hear valuable recordings such as the basic track of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," which opens the album, with a brass section and overdubs of Paul playing Jimi Hendrix-esque electric guitar, and the original tape of the murmurs of the audience before a fictional concert begins. "Getting Better" from March 9th features Paul playing the impressive electric piano, with John and George on electric guitar in take 1. Then there's take 12, where Paul's bass comes in. Listening to the differences makes you realize just how important this bass was. "Good Morning, Good Morning" includes the powerful brass section overdubs from March 12th, and even the original recordings of the loop tapes of various animal sounds that were overdubbed on the 29th. "Within You Without You," where George seriously tried his hand at Indian music, is a rehearsal recording where George teaches the musicians phrases by singing them. "She's Leaving Home" has a beautiful string track and a track with only Paul and John's vocals. "With a Little Help from My Friends" was written with Ringo's vocals in mind and was planned to connect as a medley to the second track on the album. There are interesting versions such as takes 1 and 2 with a simple lineup of Paul on piano, John on cowbell, George on electric guitar, and Ringo on drums. On April 1st, the final day before Paul's departure for the US, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/Reprise" was recorded. It might seem like just a faster-tempo version of the first track, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," but in reality, the key, chord progression, and structure are all different. Here too, the key was decided with the intention of leading into the next track, "A Day in the Life," and it was recorded with an increased wildness, based on a live performance. Then, on the 20th, after Paul's return to the US, "Only a Northern Song," which was ultimately not included, was recorded again, and despite some meandering, the album "Sgt. Pepper's" was completed. This is the ultimate collection of session recordings that traces the production process of the historic work "Sgt. Pepper's" through sound. Japanese liner notes. 8,500 characters, 8 pages. Licensed by JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers) Jacket uses licensed photos from Getty Images Japan [Track Listing] <3rd March 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-2:15 AM> 1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band take 10/Guitar & Brass Overdub <6th March 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-12:30 AM> 2. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band edit piece 3. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band crowd sounds 4. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band applause <9th March 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-3:30 AM> 5. Getting Better take 1/Inst. 6. Getting Better Rehearsal 7. Getting Better take 7/Inst. 8. Getting Better take 12/Inst. <13th March 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-3:30 AM> 9. Good Morning Good Morning take 10/Brass Overdub <15th March 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-1:30 AM> 10. Within You Without You Rehearsal 11. Within You Without You take 1/Inst. <17th March 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-12:45 AM> 12. She's Leaving Home take 1/Inst. 13. She's Leaving Home edit piece 14. She's Leaving Home take 6/Inst. 15. She's Leaving Home vocal only <29th March 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-5:45 AM> 16. Good Morning Good Morning Animal Montage 17. Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! Calliope Tape 18. With a Little Help from My Friends take 1/false 19. With a Little Help from My Friends take 2/Inst. 20. With a Little Help from My Friends take 10/Inst. <1st April 1967 - EMI Studio 1, London - 7:00 PM-6:00 AM> 21. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) Rehearsal 22. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) take 5 23. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) Rehearsal 24. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) take 8 25. Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) take 9/Inst. 20th April 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London - 7:00 PM-2:15 AM 26. Only A Northern Song RS6 <22nd February 1967 - EMI Studio 2, London Trackdown Working Tape> 27. A Day In The Life RS7 28. A Day In The Life RS8