The Beatles' Magical Orchestra: "I Am the Walrus"

[@hezraylegend5279]

Only a real listening ear to music will be able to appreciate and understand this work of art.

[@nigelwright850]

How very true!

[@sistemasgpo.davilatextil4469]

Hope new generations will understand.

[@johnsmith100]

The fact that there are videos like this one, shows us why the Stones will forever be trailing the Beatles. The talent among the FAB FOUR is such that, for every hit the Stones had, the Beatles had at least 3 ... I personally think that Zeppelin, Cream, The Beach Boys, Floyd and Queen were all better than the Stones.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

42 months between "She Loves You" and this. What talent!

[@ClaytonTownley]

The evolution from Love Me Do to Eleanor Rigby and Tomorrow Never Knows in about 3.5 years is incredible. What a band!

[@ermannogilardi1021]

Sitting in an English garden, waiting for the sun.. John is still there waiting for...GENIUS

[@Mariageshokaikoh]

'I am the Walrus' is a kind of a real masterpiece of Classical Music... Really I feel! Woo! OMG😮

[@Nico_Tena]

This gives you an idea of how much production went into some of the Beatles' later music.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Yes, that's very true! The Beatles were so ahead of their time and that is what makes them the greatest rock-n-roll band of all-time!

[@Nico_Tena]

jeffthewhiff AMEN!!!

[@87JuliR]

The Beach Boys were far ahead of their time too. Ever listened to Pet Sounds? It's a masterpiece.... thing is they were overshadowed by Sgt Pepper's since both albums are from 1967.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Yes, the Beach Boys, especially Brian Wilson was far ahead of his time and I have actually never listened to the Pet Sounds album in its entirety. Also, I believe that Pet Sounds came out in 1966.

[@87JuliR]

+jeffthewhiff yes lol. I stand corrected. it was 1966. still they were overshadowed by the Beatles and Brian Wilson was very frustrated about it although he's always admired the Beatles and I think he even became sort of friends with Paul.

[@markos111807]

R.I.P. George Martin

[@siamahmed7936]

this is the most gibberish song by the beatles and yet see how much work were put into this ... this is what The Beatles are, they're the best.

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

George Martin was the brains behind the orchestration. I'm no master musician but the find and know what instruments to assemble and what notes to play...Wow!!! Man...It is like me knowing basic math but He was dealing with calculus.

[@Allan-et5ig]

mccartney says martin went by lennon's home in surrey and worked the orchestration out with him...

[@dannyvine3605]

True that George Martin wrote the orchestral score but if you listen to the demo the melody / notes / chords were already there - written by John (McCartney contributed very little). As Allan-et5ig stated - Martin went around John's house to write the orchestration; John stated what he wanted and Martin provided some pointers and suggestions

[@jerseydevil4102]

This orchestra did a phenomenal job on this amazing song. I can't stop playing it over and over again. Absolutely blown away.

[@Jariel3311]

Thank you, Jersey!

[@richroach1]

Shakespeare and the Beatles - two of the greatest exponents of British talent that ever graced our planet. This performance is "FAB"ulous! You capture all of it somehow - live - the lead singer handling Lennon's unique vocal on this track with ease. I love when the horns come in, the backing "woos", the percussion, and the Telefunken at the end. Brilliant. Thanks!

[@Jariel3311]

+Rich Roach Thanks so much, Rich!

[@onehilmi]

Freddie mercury?

[@leogarto5858]

The Beatles Rolling Stone Pink Floyd Queen David Bowie between other

[@danieljung9078]

Oasis

[@IgnacioClerici-mp5cy]

@@onehilmi he wasnt English he was born in central america

[@charlesdarwin4749]

Covering the Beatles: brave Making it sound really good and having fun with it: awesome.

[@ifarias-bs1rl]

Lennon was a genius...

[@hewgrebe4771]

ifarias2000 yes, he was. Great guy.

[@shirleyleocadio]

Yes!!! Rio de Janeiro 2019!

[@Apo458]

In fact, George Martin is the genius behind all the overdubbed instruments and weird sounds on Beatles' songs

[@arthurmotta11]

Living um every pore, Life is real

[@jerrysmith8624]

No he was on LSD but you are right

[@johnallen2771]

I'm sure John would have gotten a big kick out of seeing this being done this way. He certainly was a genius in so many ways. His is one of the cosmic minds.

[@KairuHakubi]

"Mr. Lennon, they're giving your songs serious scholarly examination!" (one song written later) "Let the fuckers work that one out." (Couple alternate decades later) "Sir, everyone loves that walrus song, now they've assembled an orchestra to play it!" "Well damn."

[@gellexi]

I'm a long-time Beatles fan, how cool is this? Well done, everybody!

[@davidevans3227]

have you come across a (Dutch i think?) "band/group" called 'the analogues' ?? i stumbled across them just now and it lead me here.. just watched/listened to them do the whole white album.. seriously good versions, really really good i thought. 🙂 dave.

[@toddholmes4480]

The Beatles' music will live forever.

[@johnsmith100]

The fact that there are videos like this one, shows us why the Stones will forever be trailing the Beatles. The talent among the FAB FOUR is such that, for every hit the Stones had, the Beatles had at least 3 ... I personally think that Zeppelin, Cream, The Beach Boys, Floyd and Queen were all better than the Stones.

[@gerardmcnally]

The Beatles !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kikeolvera2614]

Beatles forever!!

[@williamdonnelly895]

Strawberry fields, Mr! Hahaha

[@FlamingoKicker]

The funny thing is John was trying to compose a song which couldn't be performed live. That was the point of the random radio broadcast being added in at the finale so you could never get the exact same performance again. I guess the challenge makes it all the sweeter. Little did Lennon know technology would come along to make it possible.

[@kevinmaurer7839]

Fantastic

[@RichardCook-on3gf]

John wrote amazing material. I remember the first time I heard this song. I played Hello Goodbye, then played the other side. I was astounded.

[@warriordragonify]

This was wonderful.That serious Cello player in the background of the Conductor in Tails with Lennon's lyrics...And the three gentlemen at 3:17...

[@jimcoleman4435]

Ho, ho, ho, he, he, he, ha, ha, ha ....thumbs up!

[@Oh_I_Will]

Jim Coleman everybody's got one....."" "" ""

[@davetravelingheritage5403]

Spending a night going through music and came across this.. Blown my mind it's excellent

[@nigelwright850]

Bloody Marvelous... This is what the loop function was just made for...

[@bpabustan]

This gives you a glimpse of how HIGH the standards of the Beatles were.

[@macca8562]

If the Beatles had carried on touring they would not have had the time to write and record classics like this.

[@charlyme7925]

Good songs from other groups entertain but Beatles songs make us cry.

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

Brings tears to my eyes. Such very special times and memories.

[@erick-fenrir]

This is simply perfect! It brigs tears to my eyes. It's impossible not to love it.

[@golperuano]

It's so amazing to see this complex music actually performed. Kudos to all the musicians! Yes, Lennon was a genius! Ho ho ho, hee hee hee, ha ha ha! Love it!

[@joe6096]

Been a Beatles fan since I was about 5 years old in 1983. I've seen a bunch of different Beatles cover bands, some better than others, some great, and one or two that are absolutely perfect. I have all the albums and pretty much know every word to every one of their songs. I have never once thought in my life I'd ever see anyone attempt to cover I Am The Walrus properly. Some bands and orchestras have done their own take on it, but I've yet to see anyone do it right, nor have I ever expected anyone to attempt to do it right. How can you? You need to find a BBC Radio broadcast of King Lear and time it perfectly with a live orchestra! Who'd even try to do that? Well, we've found them! This is absolutely incredible. My hats off to this entire orchestra and ensemble!!!

[@Jariel3311]

Thank you for your kind remarks, Joe!

[@terryjp3050]

The Liverpool Lads were the best. And will always be. No one else is in the same room.

[@Tony54701WI]

Really. Really. Good

[@Jariel3311]

+Clyde Barrow Thank you, Clyde!

[@omicroneridani7456]

An accurate and pleasant rendition. That "Semolina Pilchard" arriving just a liiiiiiiiiiiittle bit too early just sounds like a trademark, not to make it all too faithful.

[@richardcook6284]

Excellent. And difficult to perform such a complicated song.

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

I get chills in my spine just watching and listening. Awesome!!!

[@Jariel3311]

+Javier Gonzalez Thank you Javier!

[@justinweber6346]

Holy Moly, I just saw this even though it has been out for a decade. What a performance! The lead, the conductor, the orchestra (!), the back-ups ......Excellent piece!

[@rubyslippers8737]

Good grief I love the Beatles more than I can say. This illustrates how brilliant they were. EXCELLENT job, by the way. what a phenomenal performance here. makes me want to get lost in a live performance of this fascinating orchestra.

[@Jariel3311]

+April kas Thank you, April!

[@davideselmin1502]

Amazing song. Together with TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS it shows how ahead they were. How could they come up with these songs ? Led Zep, Rolling Stones, Deep Purple were excellent but always confined to their kind of music. The Beatles were beyond only one kind of.

[@anthoniodegravio3525]

Very nice live performance ! And Anthony Pomes has a fine Lennon like voice! Thanks for posting this !

[@Jariel3311]

+Anthonio Degravio You're very welcome, Anthonio, for all your kind remarks!

[@gloriacole4241]

Magic sounds amazing still blows me away every time lyrics are amazing vocals music wow sounds awesome lm impressed it's perfect performance love lm egg man and walrus so much information lol 😂😊😊💯⭐️🎤🎼🎹🎹🥰🌟👌💜🎼

[@robertnieten7259]

When i was a kid the Beatles coming on the scene was like one minute Pat Boone was on the radio and the next you hear the Beatles. It was electrifying !!!

[@Dailyedits4u2012]

Setting in a orchestra like this brilliant playing Beatles song 😳 wow

[@windyhorses971]

Isn’t this wonderful? I just loved it so much. Thank you Orchestra one and all.

[@Lagrange_Point_6]

This is excellent. Loved it. And all of the players having a blast too. That's what you want to see.

[@dabreu]

It is a masterpiece. And this Magical Orchestra is...magical.

[@mikesyverson584]

very, very VERY WELL DONE! I bow to the entire crew & band & orchestra!!!

[@ronaldminty8085]

My Love to the Orchestra. My Hat Goes off to You

[@mikemallery913]

Love this - seeing all these professionals recreate what the Beatles and George Martin did makes you appreciate just how incomparable the Beatles will always be

[@54RossB]

Enthusiastic tribute to the Fab Four & George Martin. Nicely filmed and edited, great audio, THANX

[@picbog]

sublime ; l’interprétation est fantastique ; la composition est divine . merci sir John.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Stop commenting. Listen to the genius of the GOAT!

[@danielfrancojr776]

Amen your Music has feelings

[@Dave68Goliath]

So much musical talent to come out of one country.

[@raulpoeta5803]

Lo que Beatles no hicieron en vivo,la Orquesta Magica lo hace, enhorabuena, Gracias.

[@joeygigahertz]

And George Martin's orchestral arrangement took it to another level. A pure masterpiece

[@-Wolfgang-.]

I follow most other users - well done !!! This arrangement really reminds me of the original recording by the Beatles. I saw the Stones in 1965 at the age of 11 with my elder brother, who died in a car accident in 1975. After the Stones he went to a performance of his favourite band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience….. Well most of us probably have a good memory of the time when we were young, say 13-20 years when we fell on love for the first time….life was so easy, we had the Beat, the Flower Power Music, Psychedelic and later Punk Rock… The Beatles and Stones were the most popular bands in the 60s ( and the Stones still on tour on 2023 ! ), but there were plenty of other bands with great songs and live performances as well ….. Again, this is a very good performance of I am the walrus ! Thanks a lot to everyone performing it !

[@osa772]

I'm a beatle fan from back in the day. 1967 I was 6 years old and this was one of my first exposure to be beatles music and the The Magical mystery tour in 1967 and I was hook for life. I'm learning to play this on piano / keyboard not a difficult score from that perspective but changeling. They say the magical mystery tour was flop. 6 out of 8 song on an album is not a bad record. i think the whole album is amazing work. I think it's so amazing how 4 very talented and creative people doing a little acid and having a whole lot of fun and having all the tools at their disposal as they create this album. For some all the rules were broken but for the beatle the only rule was that there were no rules when creating music and videos. I says break the rules and let your creativity flow.

[@HaldaneSmith]

The seldom seen movie "Magical Mystery Tour" was a flop. It was unscripted, amateurish, boring and embarrassing. The songs were originally released in the UK as an EP which has about four songs on it. In the U.S., the executives at Capitol added Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane, All You Need is Love, Hello Goodbye, etc. to make a full album with an incredible number of hits. Almost the entire album made it onto the Blue Album, the Beatles' greatest hits from 1967-1970.

[@rockyracune1779]

I so enjoyed this performance! Wow!

[@luisvaldez406]

John Lennon, god bless you. We miss you and even more now December 2024. 🙏🙏🙏

[@marciaallen2682]

Brilliant Version :-)

[@Ebba-joy]

Excellent performance. 😁 ✌️ 🙏

[@vincognito]

I just discovered you guys yesterday. Just awesome. I'm a huge Beatles fan and have done an entire KZbin series dedicated to investigating and deconstructing the music of the Beatles from the vantage point of music theory. Keep it up! Luv it!

[@turinruss]

Great job!!!!! excellent cover...right ...sends shivers down my spine...

[@Jariel3311]

+turinruss Thank you, Turinruss!

[@williamdonnelly895]

Body aching all the time,Turinruss? 😀😊

[@williamdonnelly895]

@@Jariel3311 Class! I'll be listening again... Often! 😉👍

[@beachside1]

@@williamdonnelly895 Goodbye everybody

[@williamdonnelly895]

@@beachside1 Pardon? 🤔

[@onemanvan1]

Fabulous. The orchestra captured the magic of the Beatles together with the talents of George Martin. Boundless talent and imagination together, captured magnificently.

[@BrianSmith-ey9js]

An example of the complexity of this song. I've watched it a few times and with each viewing, I am more impressed. So much creatively then and so much fun here.

[@tigarsimultiyasa1386]

Worth a world tour!

[@Jariel3311]

+tigarsi multiyasa Thank you, Tigarsi! Our orchestra music is currently being used by a fantastic multi-media live show that IS in the midst of a world tour. It's called "The Sessions: A Live Re-staging of The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios." Here's their website; have a look: www.TheSessionsLive.com

[@elvisvalera4873]

uno de mis temas favoritos, gracias por compartirlo.

[@johnhenson8862]

Wow. Nine years ago. Great jog gals and guys. I hoped you enjoyed playing as much as we did listening.

[@kimberlyj.sullivan9304]

Wow, this is incredibly fascinating! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheStuport]

Stoked to be a Proud Subscriber Jariel3311.......You Deliver The Goods! Fan Base is growing ( No Surprise ) and I'm along for the ride too. Thanks so much as always for the time and LOVE you obviously pour into these video's. These video's have become Family to me.....can't wait to get home and listen to what they have to tell me.....Cheers!

[@socratease1432]

Superb, the next generation gets it! Cool. ,

[@kimberlyj.sullivan9304]

Socratease, I sadly disagree. The next generation will NEVER understand or get it because it was a different time in life.

[@salvadorreyes2590]

Una interpetacion excelente el cantante con una voz armoniosa felicidades a todos y mi admiracion

[@danonoveh8114]

Amazing tribute,💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️

[@axiomist1076]

That sure took a lot of work to produce. Only with all 5 Beatles working on it could it have happened. Beautiful masterpiece.

[@johnallen2771]

Some people don't get the words but if you look closely the words all make sense. Some of the words are just because he liked the way they sounded together. Others, like "Sitting on a corn flake, waiting for the van to come," mean he was eating breakfast. "Choking smokers," it's obvious, don't smoke cigarettes. "I am the eggmen, they are the eggmen, I am the Walrus," the Beatles lived at a house while they were filming a movie and they got eggs delivered to the house that said "eggmen" on the side. Also, a referral to the luminous beings as described in "A Separate Reality," by Carlos Castaneda. The Walrus is just something he chose to represent a deity, a higher consciousness. This is my favorite song by the Beatles and that's not an easy choice. I tried to make my top 10 Beatles songs and ended up with a top 52 and couldn't get it any shorter.

[@jorgejuarez1816]

Woooooh, solo los genios de Liverpool podrían crear eso, excelente cover

[@danielfrancojr776]

Your song is so beautiful and you play nice Beatles music and l Love your song that your playing right now

[@joseluisduranalmiron5325]

John nos dejó un maravilloso legado.

[@roenamorgan5863]

"Wonderful,the Mr.Singer,sings very closely like 'Beatles'legendary Mr John Lennon,with his own sort of vocals:Very nicely orchestrated'recorded'on KZbin Video. . ."6--16--2020' .

[@orestestavares2526]

O disco " Magical Mystery Tour, é tão fenomenal quanto qualquer obra Erudita.

[@КаКен-л3э]

Молодцы, что не забываете Битлз!

[@cliffordhatton4444]

Absolutely terrific....well done!!

[@helanopedreira9681]

Perfect

[@unclebillmusic]

AWESOME !!! And the original ending with the old men talking "Bury my body" "OOHHHH, untimely death, etc. !!!

[@allenjones3130]

God bless the BMO!

[@jimmungai1938]

You know you hear these songs on the radio and back in the old days 45 records anyway it’s neat be able to see how they actually make this song how they actually play it and it’s really neat being able to see that I also the Danish national Orchestra when they do some of the Clint Eastwoodbumper music I guess that’s what you call it anyway I really enjoy this

[@stony2494]

We are now just catching up to how cool this song was 😎🙏♥️

[@timpani1950]

Brilliant performances....loved the vocalist

[@msfl54]

Great job. It sounds a lot like the original. I can imagine John standing there singing. Also Loved the french horn section.

[@jameshaberkamp5927]

What a complicated song to reproduce. Awesome job sounds great.

[@predragberbakov6005]

The Beatles ...GENIUS

[@alainmorin]

This is priceless as the musicians are looking at each other in dismay!

[@raybrandes]

Really impressive. Lead vocal outstanding!

[@marlavaldivieso1771]

That musica Is magic ..

[@thomassullivan4742]

Awesome!!!! Thanks!!!

[@malcolmgilbert3420]

Just brilliant. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤🎻 🎻 🎻

[@alonsoromero3478]

FANTASTIC VERSION!!! WOW!!!

[@keithhyttinen8275]

George Martin's score is what makes the song. I wish there was a raw demo type recording without the strings to hear.

[@davidb1038]

Excellent just excellent

[@roxyb.3293]

Wow !!!! Excelente la voz principal 😍