Revolver

The image of The Beatles prior to the release of the Revolver album was similar to their image after the release.  They had the image of a pop band before the release and after the release they had more of a psychedelic aspect.   Although their deep creative psychedelic side existed before the Revolver album, it was not as prominent until the release.   I feel that the non-musical influences in the Revolver album are obvious.  The reversed audio in the album is a non-musical effect that adds to the psychedelic feel.    The samples used in Tomorrow Never Knows are very creative and non-musical.  The “seagulls” sound created from John Lennon laughing sounds outstanding and is one of the most remembered parts of the song.  The Beatles used the recording process as an instrument in Revolver in many ways.  The previously mentioned “seagull” sounds were created in the studio.  Other vocal techniques and processes of recording the Revolver album were revolutionary in the recording industry.  The ADT technique was created during the recording process.  Since many of the recording aspects of Revolver had never been heard before in popular music, the album is credited with the new processes.  The use of the sitar in Revolver was also groundbreaking.  It in addition has not been used in popular music.  I had not listened to any of The Beatles work until receiving my Revolver album from Full Sail and I feel that it was worth it.  The Beatles for their time were revolutionary.  I wish that there will be a modern artist as creative as The Beatles.  The sound quality of the Revolver album is outstanding.  The snare stands out to me in particular.  It is EQed and compressed so well that it almost sounds like a sample from modern music libraries.  The vocal effects on Tomorrow Never know is also amazing.   In conclusion  I feel that the Revolver album is influential to modern music.