Because (Beatles cover)
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- For your listening and viewing pleasure, I present to you a cover of the Beatles song "Because". As was done on the original recording, there are three harmony parts, recorded three times for a total of nine voices.
This was one of the first Beatles cover videos I started to work on (back in 2009). The only part that I ended up using from those first recording sessions was the bass. Originally, I had used a digital sample of the hard-to-find Baldwin Electric Harpsichord (the instrument heard on the original recording). However, in the end, I was very privileged to have been able to use the "real deal" in putting this video together.
Another vintage keyboard seen (and heard) in this video is a Moog Model 15 modular synthesizer, similar to (albeit a smaller system than) the Moog Model IIIp modular synthesizer heard in the original recording (and featured on various songs throughout the "Abbey Road" album). One point I wanted to get across is the fact that, unlike synthesizers manufactured from about 1977 onward, these modular synthesizers had no way of saving different sound configurations. In other words, to go from one sound to another, you had to manually adjust the various knobs and patch cord connections. I decided to record video of the process I went through to go from the brass-like sound you hear in the middle of the song, to the higher-pitched hollow sound you hear playing the melody towards the end of the song. As on the original recording, that ending synthesizer part is doubled (almost identical performances), which is why there are two synthesizers on screen at that point. Very special thanks to Joe McGinty of Carousel Recording (www-dot-CarouselRecording-dot-com) for the use of the Baldwin and Moog!
As usual, I'm playing and singing all the parts. What you see in this video are the actual performances as I recorded them. There is no "lip-syncing" or miming. Enjoy!
He's wearing the colors of each Beatle corresponding to the cover of abbey road. George in blue singing the low part. John in white singing the melody and Paul in a suit singing the high part. Epic
I like your comment. You're very observant to have noticed that. I noticed the clothing, but made no connection with the Abbey Road cover. This guy's attention to detail is indeed epic in every way.
How observant you are! Very nice.
i wonder if ringo was part of the harmony how it would change because his voice is generally lower than the other beatles y’know
@@katiemago Ringo was keeping time for the whole thing but not on tape, Peace.
The man, who only took random clothes:
Yeah, *i guess*
This is insanely perfect. I don't think I've ever heard a cover more beautifully done.
Elliot smiths was as beautiful
Listen Pedro Aznar version
I completely agree with this comment
Try listening to the Analogues.
Fax
Because this cover is so well done, it turns me on.
Because your ability to analyse music is incredible, it blows my mind.
Because the harmony is so beautiful, it makes me cry.
Thanks!
If you ask me which is my favourite Beatles Album the answer is Abbey Road. Why? BECAUSE
Great reply
Great reply
Costello: Well then who's on first?
Abbott: Yes
They're hard to come by but my favourite kind of covers are when someone recreates the song and gets as close to the original as possible. This is one of the best i've seen when it comes to that.
Thank you very much!
Check out group call Analogues, from Netherlands.. They are superb as well.
This is the best Beatles cover I’ve seen on CZcams. The tone of the instruments match perfectly, and you even played a Moog?! Blown away!
Thanks so much!
Wow! The Beatles and their entire production team would be very proud of you for carefully studying and performing their art to perfection. You’re a talented one-man band. Thanks for literally showing us how it’s done! 👏👏👏👏
Abby Martin Thanks so much!
@@AllYouNeedIsLub You are so welcome--you're richly blessed with talent, amen.
I don't autocorrect my tracks. I've used Melodyne on occasion to manually adjust a few notes in an otherwise good take. Here's why: I'm recording video as I record the audio. If this was an audio-only recording, I'd just re-do the one spot that needs fixing and sing it again. But, with video you'd see the edit. I do the video of each part as one continuous take. If I mess up, I start over. Many people use Melodyne to make up for difficulties with singing in tune. I am not one of those people.
11 years later and i'm still watching this!
Thanks!
Now that was a labor of love right there. Awesome.
That is exactly right. A labor of love, on the first choir harmonies it touched me. My compliments for the lengths you go into for re-creating the original Andrew.
A labor of Lub
I just did SoundHound on this... they say it IS the Beatles :-)
They say it's from some studio recordings released in 1989 on an album called Ultra Rare Trax.
So, although we didn't really need SoundHound to confirm it... you're succeeding in recreating the Beatles' sound.
Thanks for all the work you do putting together these recreations...
I aspire to be you. The phrase "jack of all trades, master of none" can be put to rest by your efforts. Your grasp of music is firm and your skills on each instrument are finely honed. If you don't wake up every day proud of the work you've put into your craft then you seriously need to change your mindset.
Stevie K Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I am very proud of what I've done, and am working on more videos.
Why on earth this doesn't have a million views!??😢
Thank you. I guess we’ll get there eventually…
Excellent work. Very well done, on all instruments and in all vocal parts. A hell of a lot of work for one person, but what a satisfying end result.
I just can't get enough of this version. Masterful.
This is the best cover of any song ever. One man to cover this whole tune. Genius. Very very well done
@@tytaylor9716 Thank you so much!
Great tribute to the great John Lennon! Dear John, RIP.
8 years later and this Beatles cover's still the best one done on CZcams!
Mikey_Suze Four Thanks! I’m posting a new one at the end of this month.
@@AllYouNeedIsLub You're very welcome sir!
Absolutely amazing. Paul, George, John, and Ringo would be so proud
Like talking to oneself....such a great conversation!
The best cover of this song that I have ever heard!
Thank you!
Wow, my favorite of yours yet. Enjoyed the bit showing the frantic repatching of the synth. I watch your stuff (as I do all Beatles covers) looking to find even the smallest miss so I can say "a ha", but amazingly there aren't any. Bravo Andrew.
Mesmerizing in multiple ways... WOW
Thank you! I learned the vocal harmonies by listening to the record.
It is frightening how good that was. WOW!
As beautiful as the tune from the film Across The Universe...
I absolutely agree with Matthew McDermott ... Your cover of Because by The Beatles is absolutlely perfect! I don't think I've ever heard a cover more beautifully done. And what most brilliant is you have done it all by yourself recording all the tracks one at time!
Greg Gamba Thank you very much! I really appreciate your kind words.
That was sensational!!! You made me cry!!!!
Musique des anges ! tout simplement divin.
One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever recorded. Of course...it is the Beatles!!
I watched your harmony video, then walked away from the computer. From the kitchen I then heard the beautiful "original version" by The Beatles playing...only to stroll by the screen and see that it was you again. Absolutely amazing to see and hear what you're able to do. Time to head to your website!
Ok, this was amazing.
Simply too beautiful You are outstanding
At the beginning I thought: "is is a cover?"
So close to the original, the best harmonies ever!!!
Great job!! Looking foward for more covers :)
Brilliant!
Wow! Excellent and very helpful! Thank you very much!
Wow you are genius. Simply perfect. I LOVE how you used an analog synth for the sin+effect tone solo. It made me happy from the start to see EVERYTHING so perfectly in analog and god the amazing singing.
Viren Mirpuri Thank you so much!
And here I thought your "a cappella" version was great, only to be blown away by the fact that not only do you play other instruments; but, you also know how to properly use a Moog.
Impressive mate. Cheers
Incredible, thank you.
I can imagine it was quite difficult to get that Moog sound like in the original song.
Best cover there is, hands down.
Это счастье музыкальное и вокальное, гениально.
@@user-vp8ed7lr2v Thank you very much!
one of the best covers ever....great job
Beautiful...!
Phenomenal job on all parts. I am so surprised that you were able to nail the moog portions so flawlessly
Thanks!
Awesome!
Just massively fantastic.
It may be because no matter how great multiple voices can sound together harmonizing, i feel one voice harmonizing with itself matches every aspect possible in addition to frequency. A flawless sound
Excellent!
I love that Harpsichord, you can actually see the mechanism through the clear lid. The Harpsichord has long since been revived by the Beatles and it's becoming more popular these days.
This cannot be called a cover. This is the best version of "Because" composed by The Beatles.
Beautifully Brilliant.
What a beautiful cover!I'm satisfied ❤
Now that is a musician.
Holy crap! This sounds amazing and honestly I couldn't tell the difference between the Beatles and yourself!
Absolutely fantastic cover!!!
Boy, you made me cry...because you are amazing.
You and talented others like you are the reason I visit CZcams
Like how you dressed as the album!
I'm astonished and speechless
Bravo Sir!
The best version of this song I've ever heard! Clearer sound than the original Beatles version.
Incredible. You are the the absolute best I have heard at understanding and performing the Beatles' music.
It is like.... Like an ode to a new born day....with splinters of golden daylight spreading slowly across the gray of dawn and the ever gentle roar of the wind as I cavorts with the waves on the shore...
Holy mackerel! You even got the authentic instruments (not to mention a commendable attempt at duplicating the wardrobe choices of Our Heroes!)
This is truly superlative. Well done!
Thank you. The Baldwin electric harpsichord and Moog modular synth are not mine (I found a studio that had both). I chose to wear the different outfits as a way to visually indicate whose part I’m singing (rather than writing “John”, “Paul” and “George” onscreen).
Mother of goodness this is phenomenal
Most people sound horrible when doing the harmony but this is fantastic
Holy cow. This is the most impressive cover I’ve heard of this song. So good.
Your vids are great to watch, I worked in many commercials (singing voice only) and live band work and I've worked with hundreds of musicians but I've never met or seen anyone who comes close to what you achieve, to me it's astonishing.
Speechless, incredible...what truly impressed me was the old-school synth and you on-the-fly programming and the vocals and the harpsichord and the spot-on guitar and bass... ;)
I don't normally like Beatles covers but this one was amazing good job and props to you!
This fuels my soul
I love your Beatles covers. I hope that you do more. They are the best Beatles covers that I have EVER HEARD!!!! Please do some more.
SO Beautifully. Done. I Have Tears running out of My Eyes Loved This Cover You sung BECAUSE wonderful. Mr Pete La Bella. Siny
This is fantastic, and your harmony breakdown video is extremely helpful! I'm thinking of doing a parody of the song for my kids show and was wondering if you would be willing to let me use your instrumental track, as it's probably the best one out there. I would of course credit you and your channel and include any links you wanted.
Hi, Arlo! Didn't expect to see you here! Anyway, I was wondering the same thing, but for a Beatles Rock band Remix video.
Arlo ARLO!
Arlo what a strange surprise lol
Arlo! We need Paper Mario for Switch!!!
ARLO
Saved as one of me favourites...I revisit often. Thanks Mate.
I will buy your original music at iTunes to support you. Andrew Lubman, thanks for sharing your talent to the world ... you are really awesome!
Greg Gamba Thanks so much!
Oh god, this is so beatiful. I heard The Beatles since Im 13 years old, and I surprise and enjoy with the fab four every day. Things like this makes me feel that I must to learn more about music :')
This is something every Beatles fan needs to see, and John would be very impressed with. Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Massive fan of yours after watching literally 3 videos
Spongebabe Thanks!
Wow, just wow. Wordless! Bravo!
Spot on!
This never gets old!
Much like the Fab Four, you are extremely talented in your own right.
This tribute cover is excellent, beautiful, pitch perfect.
My sisters and I are using your breakdown to sing Because at my father's wedding this summer, thanks so much for your cover
WE WANT MORE!! :)
Dimitri Bitu YES
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yeeeeeees, we want more of Andrew Lubman works.
Glorious
This is like "the Holy Cover"
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful.......
Give me a second to pick my jaw up from the floor. Speechless. This is brilliant.
That was just beautiful. Thank you.
Fantastic job! Your talent is quite remarkable. Thanks for taking what must have been many hours to put this together.
Thank you!
Damn you played the hell out of this song and sang it too ! I am overwhelmed with joy!
Parabéns pela perfeição desse cover. Graças ao Sr. Andrew pudemos perceber todas as partes de 'Because'. Foi uma dissecação da música.
Emocionante! Congratulations!
My god, this is absolutely beautiful.
Truly an effort of love. Magnificent. The only thing more amazing was creating it to begin with.
Ab-so-lute-ly FABULOUS!!! 😊🎶👍👊
Spectacular! *Also enjoyed the harmony breakdown video. Thank you!
Man, you gave me the chills!!!!!! I also am a musician and an absolute beatles (paul mccartney)freak, and truly your cover is perfect absolutely to every single detail. Unbelievable!!!
Very nice three harmony blend. I especially liked the work you did with Paul's part, which in my opinion is the trickiest... Very easy to drag and or be sharp as shit. Good cover! I can tell a lot of hard work was put into the production.
Awesome fella's, just awesome!
Thanks! (from all of me :)