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Re: Martin was genius. Compare how loud and real

I think there is merit in both of your arguements.

No Beatle was a master of their instrument. Good, sometimes inspired, but never the greatest. What they had in spades were musical ideas and energy.

Without Martin, unlikely they would have every reached the creative heights that they ultimately attained. It was Martin's ability to take all this raw energy and imagination and cause it to gel.

Contrary to what Paul, John, etc., might claim, George Martin was the 5th Beatle. Hell they probably would not have had a career if it was not for George Martin. Remember, Decca had already passed on the group, and George was looking for a novel musical act for his Parlophone label. Read any comments from George on what he saw/heard on their first meeting. George Martin's musical abilities, technical abilities and knowledge of production craft were key to the Beatles sound and success. Can you imagine the Beatles with Pete Best?

There was a great synergy at play. Of course George Martin would have just been another unknown EMI suit if the Beatles had not come along. And I doubt the Beatles would have been as creative and powerful without Martin's guiding hand.


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