The Beatles 'ANNA (GO TO HIM)' 2025 Remix With John's Passionate Vocal Now Centered скачать в хорошем качестве

The Beatles 'ANNA (GO TO HIM)' 2025 Remix With John's Passionate Vocal Now Centered

One of the most passionate vocals ever captured on a Beatles recording came from John Lennon during their very first album session at EMI Studios in London on the evening of February 11, 1963. This new 2025 remix brings that powerful performance to center stage—literally—by moving John’s vocal from the right channel, where it originally sat, to the middle of the stereo field. The Please Please Me album was recorded on twin-track tape, which meant instruments were mostly on one side and vocals on the other. Another distinctive feature of that session was the engineering approach of Norman Smith. He placed the microphones for the guitar amplifiers farther from the amps to capture the natural reverberation of Studio Two, giving The Beatles a more “live” sound. Producer George Martin had initially considered recording the group live at Liverpool’s Cavern Club, but instead decided to bring their live act into the studio—an approach that defined their debut album’s energy. In the original stereo version of “Anna (Go To Him)”, the drums, bass, and George’s guitar sit in the left channel, while John’s vocal, Paul and George's backing vocals and the rhythm guitar are isolated on the right, separated only by a wash of reverb. This new remix aims to give the track a fuller, more cohesive sound—closer to what you might expect from a four-track recording, like those heard on A Hard Day’s Night. You’ll notice significantly less reverb on John’s voice. I chose to remove most of the original echo to achieve a closer, more intimate microphone sound. His vocal now sits firmly in the center, supported by some of Paul and George’s backing harmonies coming from the right. The bass and drums have also been repositioned to the center, creating a stronger rhythmic “center of gravity.” Notably, Ringo is playing his Premier drum kit here—the one he used before switching to the Ludwig set that would define the rest of The Beatles’ career. The guitars remain in their original stereo positions, preserving the natural Studio Two reverb: George on the left, John on the right. John’s guitar now comes through more clearly, no longer sharing space with his lead vocal. Only three takes were needed for this Arthur Alexander song. John deeply admired Alexander, an Alabama-born musician whose soulful, emotional style influenced many vocalists of the era. Alexander’s original 1962 release became a Top 100 R&B hit, peaking at number 68. As always, thank you for listening. I hope this new remix offers a fresh window through which to enjoy this classic Beatles recording.