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Abbey RoadBehind the Fab Four
The Fab Four created a musical revolution, but they didn't do it on their own. Today on Soundcheck, meet Geoff Emerick, the recording engineer who worked alongside The Beatles as they went from amateur teen heart throbs to an international music sensation. Emerick was responsible for pushing the limits of recording technology on Revolver, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band, Abbey Road and much more. Also, a live performance by the musician and inventor Bradford Reed. He's created a one-of-a-kind percussion instrument called the penicillina. He'll perform live in the studio.
Behind the Music of the Fab Four
Geoff Emerick was the Beatles' recording engineer, who worked on some of their best-loved albums.
DIY Instruments
Bradford Reed not only writes his own music, he makes his own instruments. He joins us with his invention, the pencillina.
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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