This week, producer Giles Martin held a listening session at New York City's Republic Studios, where he unveiled his remixed version (prepared with engineer Sam Okell) of the Beatles' legendary "Revolver" album. As the key feature of an upcoming boxed set, slated for release on October 28, the remixed "Revolver" is a revelation made explicitly possible by recent advances in sonic technology.
The youngest son of celebrated Beatles producer George Martin, Giles acknowledged the sheer weight of responsibility associated with remixing landmark LPs from the likes of the Beatles. During his remarks at Republic Studios, he pointed out that fans of the Fabs imbue a daunting sense of "ownership" when it comes to the band's output. In recent years, Martin has carried out remixes for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "The Beatles" ("The White Album"), "Abbey Road" and "Let It Be." In each case, he has endeavored to ensure that the remixes reflect the spirit and sound of their precursors. Otherwise, he argued, "they would no longer be the Beatles."
