The Beatles "White Album" Esher Demos - vinyl album review | First Impressions

[@thejasonknightfiascoband5099]

And another thing. I have no idea why this gentleman has only 49k subscribers. This is professional quality reviews here. Nice suit too, dude.

[@pavinder]

Yeah, wtf! Not only are some of his reviews great, but he has such cool style with his retro style clothes, tiki mugs, etc. Love it.

[@BentheDalek]

He's had this format since the near start, I've been here since around 5-10k subs, he's always been very professional ;)

[@ThousandThrills]

I agree, sadly I'm afraid it's in part because young people are not into vinyl but more into phones and bad music..I wish this guy 1M subs!

[@scottinman5788]

Spread the word! I know I do! Cheers to The Vinyl Geek! 🤘

[@tonylaughlin6663]

I agree. This guy is great, always look forward to his next video

[@AmpasaurusWrecks]

Paul always recorded the most complete and highest quality demos of songs.

[@luckykennedy7364]

Pays to be a perfectionist

[@asphaltcowboy7567]

Your nuts... Gays and women likes Paul better bc of his looks... He's obviously very good but no john and it's not CLOSE.. And no George... And this is coming from someone who likes Paul. To me he and Yoko broke up the Beatles for the main part.. He's still jealous of John.. On his interview on johns 80th and many others he acts like John wasn't the leader and the Beatles. He re writes history constantly and things have to b about him... He bullied George and didn't show up 4 the r & r hof that was putrid and again he's obviously good and I like him. His lyrics couldn't hold a candle to Georges and no where near johns.. Both of their solo careers Altho shorter were way better than Paul's and again I like Paul. But I'm a man and don't judge men on their looks.

[@ANDONIMAX]

@@asphaltcowboy7567 Lol what an idiot, people who likes Paul is because of his talent, and it was neither Paul nor Yoko who broke the band, it was John, and it had nothing to do with jealousy.

[@ANDONIMAX]

@@asphaltcowboy7567 And Paul is at the level of George and John undoubtedly

[@theknightsofawesomeness2701]

@@asphaltcowboy7567 BASED

[@musikraj7984]

Esher demos is all that I've listened to for the last 5 days - amazing music!!!

[@CHlEFFIN]

MusikRaj I wake up, shower, drive to work and sleep with them for the past few days.

[@bluepeng8895]

Can't believe the 27 minute take 3 of Helter skelter isn't included

[@NOWtheband]

They're probably saving it for another moneymaker or perhaps all 4 didn't vote it in (They have to have Paul, Ringo, Olivia & Yoko's yes-vote for every previously unreleased track since George died).

[@lackmuskeps2330]

20 of them is supposedly silence during Paul changing a string on his bass.

[@NOWtheband]

@slip satch - Excellence! Knowledge is goooood. :-)

[@NOWtheband]

@slip satch - Right on!

[@nedd.8479]

I really loved the demo of While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

[@shaide5483]

Don’t forget the Studio Demo

[@Panglos]

I have always found that version to be among the least listenable Beatle/Harrison songs, especially as compared to the final product. Glad you can enjoy it. Lucky you! Another one that I don't care for in demo form, but love in its finished form, is "Not Guilty." Despite having taken far less time to conceive and complete, the previous/opening track on the _George Harrison_ album, "Love Comes To Everyone," is one of my all-time favorites from George.

[@Zappappappappa]

I'm not a huge fan of the Esher demo version but the acoustic studio version that has a slower tempo as opposed to the Esher version which is way too fast paced which ultimately makes it less emotionally impactful.

[@maxmeeder1542]

The Esher demo of Revolution is my new favorite version of the song

[@r.brookswilliams7476]

The Geek looks amazingly like great jazz singer and trumpeter Chet Baker.

[@thesquigglespin]

And he sounds a little like Casey Kasem. IDK

[@TheDreamingJune]

I loved all the demos but I really love the demo of Revolution and how energetic and fun it sounds.

[@CHlEFFIN]

Esher demos are the meats and potatoes of this release... they are a conglomeration of absolutely undisputed GENIUSES...

[@CHlEFFIN]

“I’m So Tired” & “Sexy Sadie” are STUNNINGGGG!!!!

[@ChromeDestiny]

I'm looking forward to the upgrade, I heard on a Beatles podcast that they fixed some of the issues with overdubs being out of sync that were on the old bootlegs.

[@toddkurzbard]

I've had "Child Of Nature" for many years, and it's a tragedy that it wasn't released in this form, it's one of the most beautiful tracks they ever made, and I can listen to and love it thousands of times.

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

I've just discovered this track with the Get back documentary. And I agree I love this version more than jealous guy!

[@rayrecordings]

Vinyl Rewind is one of the best shows on YT and one of the few that has the great beloved short TV music show vibe of the late 70’s and 90’s. Bravo!

[@normanmacfarlane3049]

I am 63 years YOUNG LOL , I grew up with the Beatles and I can honestly say that I love everything the wrote and recorded. The beauty and joy that has been visited upon us over the past few years are the reissued Sgt Peppers , The White Album and Abbey

[@flyinpigmusic331]

My favorite demo is Revolution, and my favorite outtake is the unnumbered rehearsal of Revolution, with relatively clean electric guitar instead of the heavy fuzz guitar on the final version. Awesome stuff!

[@Gremunky]

How did Wild Honey Pie make the album when Junk didn't

[@halloweenjack95]

Ikr?

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

Wild Honey Pie is what you think of when you've had one shot or beer too many and are trying to get home without falling on your face.

[@01real1]

Patti (George's girlfriend) liked the song so they left in on the album. It is Paul's song.

[@Gremunky]

@@01real1 yh but if it were me I'd say thanks for your contribution pattie but this song sucks so we're gonna go with junk

[@ankansengupta]

@@Gremunky I like it

[@lionheartroar3104]

Giles said he didn't want to polish it up too much...I love the "space" in the music and the details

[@Danjoker.]

Yes! I've been waiting for this!

[@psuedonimusic]

while my guitar gently weeps esher demo is probably my favorite song of all time

[@rickenbacker40011]

The esher demos I believe are just the individual beatles. For instance with paul on back in the ussr you said it sounds like "they" were having fun. I think the they's are just acouple paul's lol

[@MrThedonhead]

Yeah was gonna comment that myself but you were a year ahead!

[@NOWtheband]

I have read that all 4 were present for the recordings, though, even though they don't perform on every track.

[@eddiepizzlefully]

As an audio engineer I'll say the changes are not subtle. I bet they mastered these new mixes digitally in 7.1 the bass is so much deeper you can feel the space in the room the white album 2018 is THE mix

[@tonylaughlin6663]

Great review. The big reason for me to spend the dough on this is the Esher demos. A few of these were on Anthology 3, but getting basically a complete set on one release is great. may have to go out and spend the money on this. thanks for posting

[@disneyfamily5158]

Fun channel and really great material man, keep it up! One point to make about these demos; John, Paul & George did their own demos here...each track is a pure solo recording to show each other the tunes they were planning on doing for the new record.

[@Clinkety]

I implore everyone to listen to Helter Skelter - First Version / Take 2. It's one of the most interesting pieces of music I've heard all year.

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

Is that the one it’s the slow thumping beat? I love that one

[@thomascars1]

Meaters then listen to Helter Skelter (Second Version/Take 17)

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

@@thomascars1 Yeah, even when the producer pushes the talk back button and that cool glitch sound. Its a very good track.

[@AbigailJrney-1]

I totally love this remixed version of The White Album. Also, the Esher Demos are awesome!. It could have been a single album on it's own.

[@Romchikthelemon]

Это жемчужина всех акустических альбомов в истории! When I started listening this album, I had my jaw dropped. This is an Acoustic Masterpiece and Magic concert album. Pure natural and genious. Man, Beatles are huge and out of this world.

[@MissAstorDancer]

Fantastic review! And also, I get goosebumps just looking at your vintage Yamaha equipment! Literally, seeing the close-up of the headshell gives me chills of nostalgia. I so loved my Yamaha equipment! Should have kept it and had it refurbed! Anyway, thanks for this review. Seriously considering making the purchase, although at a less expensive level.

[@MissAstorDancer]

P.S. I know you already did a review of the White album, but I hope you will do some version of a review on the new remix!

[@JamesGowan]

Awesome video… this album was one of the first I ever heard. I was about 3 years old and my dad received it as a gift. We all listened to it and danced around the living room in 1969. I am really having a great time with the super deluxe version. Thanks for a great channel.… also By the way… “Pathos” … is pronounced as PAY thoss- rhymes with LOSS

[@pickersparadise]

How could anyone keel up with Paul .. as great as they all were but honestly ...it’s not human , the output of this guy is beyond what I can even comprehend !

[@Thomasgene]

Another great Review! This Release proves this WAS a Band putting out a Beatle Album, and Not as thought by many for Years a Solo record by each Beatles put together, together! "that's what he said! John Lennon forever! BTW. Blackbird sounds complete on Demo! Harrison at this point has so much, he's about to burst! RINGO! on empty guitar case , tamborine or His Ludwig's, is so underrated!

[@BarakaPDub]

Another fine review and I have yet to delve into the material. I went for the CD set but know I am having second thoughts about getting the vinyl. This is nice prep material for a week long digestion of the Esher material during Turkey week ;)

[@MWM_YT]

Thank you for posting this! I was waiting for it! :D

[@dixielandfarm]

The one thing I noticed was exactly what you said - more detail without being busy. I also found the guitars really had quite a bit of crunch that never made it to the original mix. As I said in your other video, the other outtakes are fantastic and so good to go through, for what is my favorite album of all time.

[@realjaxon]

Thank you for revealing the Esher recordings. I haven't purchased this set of the white album..yet.

[@Drivingfrog]

*pushes up glasses* It’s pronounced Eee-sher.

[@techtipsuk]

Drivingfrog he’s American give him a break 🙂

[@kacema7062]

Not in the U.S.

[@imannonymous7707]

Ya I'm dum I dont get it lol sorry

[@y0us3rn4m3]

Giles Martin also pronounced it Ee-sher.

[@PeKe999]

Ee-sjer is the name

[@jeffreysmith4965]

Great video. I'm springing for the Super Deluxe CD/Blu-ray package.

[@D.S.Torr14]

I love the new take of Long Long Long, George has a beautiful voice and it shows in that take

[@TheDreamingJune]

I agree. The ending when he's moaning is absolutely haunting in the best way.

[@Stonecutter334]

Hi , I have recently been checking out your channel. Really fun,love the set!!! Love your enthusiasm too. Have lots of your old posts to check out,which is great,looking forward to them. I'll be watching,keep up the good work,oh and love the suit too! Vinyl Rules! Rich

[@bradwilliams7145]

I saw your show live many times in the WWOR studio in Secaucus, NJ.

[@Stonecutter334]

Flattered you think so but never had a show on WWOR! @@bradwilliams7145

[@TheJhaley12]

The Esher demo's are The Beatles building the songs as they go through them. Each person is vocalizing the parts they hear in the songs but have yet to be recorded.

[@pickersparadise]

One of my all time favorite songs and very nice interpretation .

[@kevinfornwalt2530]

hey hey...LOVE your videos and channel! Keep up the awesomeness :) I received the super deluxe 6 CD set for Christmas and I am LOVING IT!! There is a TON to listen to and I am enjoying every second of it. I have the book in front of me and i listen to the song...that way I can read about it as it's playing. The whole set is incredible!! If I were you...I would definitely pick it up!

[@superlove35]

Great review! Thanks. Love your rec room!

[@jimcoleman598]

These were on KZbin awhile back, I listened to them often. Revolution is my favorite of the tapings, but so many good demos!

[@D.S.Torr14]

I'll never stop loving the Beatles

[@scottinman5788]

Awesome review my friend! Well, looks like I'm going to have to buy this now! 👍🤘

[@ericblasse6335]

Awesome review on just the esher demos, that alone makes me wanna get it

[@glassslide]

Great analysis, awesome review, really enjoyed this video!

[@thevinyltruffle]

Love ur vids. I hope life allows u to make vinyl videos for years to come thru my vinyl journey. Which I started in part thanks to yourself, Vinyl Eyez, TMR and The Music Nerd. I cannot thank u enough.

[@kevindeibert3369]

Really cool ! I wasn’t familiar with the 50th remix of the White Album ! Thanks ! Worth acquiring

[@WillyNillyandSilly]

I can't wait to hear your take on the early takes from the studio. When you get to Helter Skelter first version Take 2, compare it to the Anthology 3 version of Helter Skelter. At first, I couldn't place where I had heard it before, but this version just feels like a complete 12-minute take of the song and it's absolutely beautiful, so bluesey. I love all the Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da tracks on this album and how they show the reggae roots. Take 3 is my favorite at the moment. That Asher demo of Dear Prudence was so beautiful. I had heard the stories of how they came up with the song, but hearing it come from John's mouth was a magical experience. Also 100% worth checking out are the instrument backing tracks... They are amazing, clear, and iconic. It is so wonderful to have a window into the more raw side of the Beatles during this period. I hope we see many more releases like this

[@WillyNillyandSilly]

Oh, and if you think the Esher demo of While My Guitar Gently Weeps is fast paced and weird, wait until you hear the hendrix-style version that is third version take 27. It is a major difference. And the acoustic version that they have on Spotify is so heart-wrenching with the origin and everything. Even the mic check around 40 seconds in feels like an organic part of the song. I know you are mostly a vinyl Enthusiast, but I highly recommend listening to the studio sessions on Spotify. I've been blown away by almost every single track. There are jam sessions that just make me happy to feel like I'm sitting in a room and listening to them and provide us... it's good to have such a transgenerational album right now

[@WillyNillyandSilly]

After looking at a couple of Wikipedia articles, it looks like the Anthology 3 version of Helter Skelter was cut down from this version 1 take to recording. I cannot recommend that song enough it has the most beautiful crescendo. I do kind of wish there were more takes of Revolution 9, but I recognize that that was a Lennon based collage and that we probably don't need to no the artist process but just appreciate the final work.

[@jmorales09]

I wish Mean Mr. Mustard and Polythene Pam were new takes that we hadn't heard before, instead of just the Anthology versions.

[@juliandamen9804]

Jonathan Morales that wouldn't make sence, they were releasing the specific esher takes.

[@juliandamen9804]

But would be more interesting for sure

[@mitchmitchell80]

Enjoyed your review very much! It's now a "must have" for me!

[@MSD1000games]

Love this channel, been waiting for this one!!

[@davidwelch6605]

I always enjoy your reviews! Well done!

[@gandalfandferg280]

my favourite is the goodnight takes.

[@scottbaxendale323]

I’m more impressed from the white album remixes than Sgt Peppers.

[@slimkickens]

Same. Pepper always sounded great, but the white album is a little rough at times. The remix makes it far more coherent to me

[@Romchikthelemon]

I love 'em both

[@john_milner]

Couldn't agree more about 'Dear Prudence' ... my favourite on the Esher Demos .... keep up the good work ...

[@imannonymous7707]

One more thing id like to say in regards to the demos ...anthology 3 is the white album demos...mostly..not all obviously.but they are basically

[@Beizeiten78]

It’s not surprising how close they sound to the final mixes. They recorded those demos just a few weeks (May) before they started formal recordings in June ‘68.

[@johnw4659]

This is an excellent review. Thumbs up! However, I've had these recordings for a few years on one of the many White Album bootlegs that have been around for a long time and while they piqued my curiosity for a couple of listens, that was all I needed. Its like the deleted scenes on a DVD - nice to see but ultimately they don't stand more than one spin and the finished product is far superior without them. In my opinion.

[@hobbayne]

Esher is in Surrey, just outside London. Have a look on Google maps. The British pronounce it EESHER

[@oscarmyerotis3511]

Every time I’ve listened to these demos I feel like I’m listening to an MTV unplugged recorded.

[@joeschmoe6802]

What you're hearing on hearing on the preliminary versions of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, I believe is a time signature difference. The preliminary version that you played is in 3/4 time (waltz time) and the final version is in 4/4 time. Interestingly, if I remember right, George also wrote Baby's In Black, And I'm Feeling Blue (or whatever the title is), in 3/4 (waltz) time. I Me Me Mine is also in waltz time, for part of the tune, then it switches to 4/4 time.

[@lucamistretta890]

wait so which version of the album did he get in vinyl. I just want the one with the album and the esher demos but but I can’t find it on amazon

[@klcheshire]

Excellent review. I'd love to see you compare this mix to the 2009 remaster.

[@choad1976]

I always love hearing new stuff that's been dug up by my favorite bands but my only qualm with the Esher demos and various outtakes is the handful of tracks that were already released on the Anthology 3 album. (Same goes for the Sgt. Pepper outtakes) However I assume that in some cases there were no other versions, especially concerning the Esher demos. All in all I dig the hell out of it and can only hope that they possibly have enough material to make an awesome Abbey Road set next year.

[@billbez7465]

The White album is one my desert island albums. Hearing this, confirms this choice.

[@ok_android9776]

I'm excited to see what kind of rerelease Let It Be will get. We already have "Let It Be... Naked", but it'll be cool to see Giles put his own spin with it. Who knows what kinds of jams and unreleased songs and demos will be on that.

[@marcwatt]

Never heard of this band before but they may be going places... Good start

[@NinoJaguar]

Duderino, it would be fantastic if you made a video about the differences (in case there are) between the versions in this new release and the versions that apperead on the Anthology 3. BTW, Child Nature sounds a lot like Lennon's Jealous Guy

[@soreung]

Child of nature became jealous guy

[@SteveSteeleSoundSymphony]

What’s the New Mary Jane sounds like a Syd Barrett song. So much so that I’m pretty sure John noticed Syd’s writing during the Pepper sessions.

[@danb8891]

2:24 «you can really hear that they having fun on this song» ... Listening it I just hear Paul having fun with his overdub voice...

[@TeleNikon]

Excellent review.

[@JamesGowan]

I’m thinking that a lot of the Demos were on the Anthology discs,... yes? Well, at least some.

[@Turtle152]

Yes, seven of them were on Anthology 3.

[@amandahuginkiss4063]

Yeah I remember that

[@bahooneyonastick]

The songs yes but not these exact tapes.

[@miserableunoriginal]

@@bahooneyonastick yes it was tracks from the Esher demos on Anthology

[@RobertP_1960]

Loved the Esher demos..told Sour Milk Sea is different from old boots version..but still much better take.

[@RayMusicman9]

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[@Kelly-fk3oi]

So much colour in The White Album.🎷🎸🎺📯🎻🎷🎨👀

[@jamiec2138]

Two of my favourites from the Esher demos (that I actually prefer to the originals): Blackbird and Revolution. They're such bright and sparky versions....

[@PaulinaAngel]

I have the Super Deluxe, and it’s just stunning. Oh and it’s a Blu Ray bonus disc, not DVD, I was surprised to find it was a Blu Ray. But this box set is amazing, great pictures and essays.

[@kevmichael2064]

My All Time Favorite Album!!!

[@williamr3840]

That green mug thing looks exactly like you! :0)

[@gallaghim]

Just goes to show just how talented they were when they leave 'off' songs like Junk and Child of Nature. They could be considered lost Beatles classics. For me Junk could easily have replaced Wild Honey Pie, in terms of general length of the song and quality. But in the end Junk slotted in very nicely on Paul's first solo outing. Both songs have such amazing melody's, just brilliant. I wish I had know about these demo's when I studied at Esher College way back in 1995-96. I was into The Beatles then but knew nothing about these demo's, or indeed that George used to live there. I would have tried to track down the house. But back then the net wasn't a thing and I was a good few years off from owning my first computer. My how things have changed. Great review, keep them coming :).

[@derekroberts6654]

I got the 3CD edition of this with the Esher Demos and i listen to Sessions on streaming (i have Sessions playlist on Amazon Prime) i have to be honest. If you gave me choice i can either have the Esher Demos OR the 3 Sessions discs. i would choose Esher all the way. I ripped my 3CD set on my Mac and iphone. The Esher Demos is the best part of the box (although i love the Sessions too but i love Esher more)

[@vinniemorciglio4632]

I think it was more of a "Cleaning up" of the Dynamics, I agree with that. Let's face it, they had to "mix down" quite a few times in the mastering of the album originally. Now with an infinite number of tracks, Giles could really "open up" the final mix, and it seems to "Breathe" so much more.

[@takubo]

it might be an unpopular opinion but the esher demo version of revolution is my favorite version of the song.

[@Stockmuncher]

Eeesher demos ;) love you man!

[@johnpresnell]

What an EXCELLENT presentation!

[@WuteverCanada]

Beatles Unplugged- Could have been released as a single album by taking the best of. I like it as a sit back in a comfy chair in the middle of my surround sound with my favourite beverage. Different versions, like hearing new Beatles songs.

[@amandahuginkiss4063]

G Price good point. Some had been released on Anthology though. I guess they could have just withheld them then and later just released this as an album, like you said

[@alfiec2103]

Isn’t it amazing to hear how they made the songs and without the music

[@BrickMan3022]

I doubt 'Child of Nature' was kept off because of the name being too similar to 'Mother Nature's Son', seing as the album had 'Revolution 1+9" and "Wild/Honey Pie"

[@kevindeibert3369]

A lot of it’s more acoustic! Sounds great !

[@jameiswinston9929]

Should I buy deluxe for esher demos or just buy 2018mix and listen esher online?

[@derekroberts6654]

The Esher is with the Standerd edition as 3CD set. I got it. Has the Remixed album and Esher Demos.

[@kevmichael2064]

I just got Mine...this is so cool...this was Called...The Beatles A Dolls House...in 1968...this was released in Germany and in Denmark...this would of been a hit if EMI released it in the UK and USA...

[@rkmklz7562]

The Esther Demos...is A Dolls House...I had this on a German Import on the Orden Label...it was a good recording but not as good as it sounds now....I am surprised.been for years EMI or Capital didnot release this as a official album...it would of sold millions!!!

[@y0us3rn4m3]

Any copies of Esher demos I have heard, had some annoying talking in "Child of Nature," and somehow they removed it.

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Martin said, going in, that they were going to adhere to to the basic mixdowns of the original (channel separation, panning, etc.). So, this wasn't going to be as "drastic" as SGT. PEPPER from last year. Is anybody else like me, in that, do you really want to hear something so different than the way you've heard it for the last 50 years??

[@ianslee4765]

some of these are so different theyre like new songs. it's not that we want them MORE than the originals, but just more material.

[@JamesGowan]

I want them to be cleaner, which I think Giles did. More space. I hear more. Less muddy

[@peterklutinoty244]

@@JamesGowan More muddy, remember?

[@peterklutinoty244]

Giles ruined "Pepper" for those musically inclined AND those who know each true sound from the '67 release.

[@peterklutinoty244]

"Pepper" was horribly drastic. Even the 1988 original CD version is better. So very sad.

[@davidfinch652]

Child of Nature is a revelation

[@PaulMcCartney4Ever12]

Amazing! Love your insight thanks for the share

[@shimmyfix9315]

I’d love to know whose idea it was to slow down While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

[@ndrewwb]

personally I'm not too concerned about these demos, it's always cool to see the inner workings of the band and how they went about making their songs, but I'm more bothered about how amazing the new mixes sound, I really had a bad opinion of this album in the past due to how muddy some songs sound on my 2014 mono LP, but with some good headphones and a TIDAL subscription I've never heard the album so good

[@flyinpigmusic331]

Also, Giles Martin has explained that on Sgt. Pepper, the Beatles were really trying to sound as polished and hi-fi as possible, whereas with the white album, they purposely were trying to make some songs sound a bit lo-fi and raw, so they had to keep that in mind when remixing. If they remixed the song and polished it up too much, it would go against the sound the Beatles originally were going for. Hence, the remixes for this album aren't as radical as the Sgt Pepper 50th anniversary.

[@waltermcneill2135]

I found the White Album a couple of months ago along with Dr Peppers they are perfect looks like new the White jacket got a split on the edge . Dr. Pepper is like new jacket and album .

[@sticky-fingers]

Nice review, thanx.