Beatles Get Back documentary

@tomcy6 

There's a lot of wasted time and groping around for a direction and new songs.

While it's clear there was a lack of motivation, I found the collaborative process of their songwriting depicted in the first two segments absolutely fascinating, and it showed that, even though the band was on its last legs for numerous reasons, the professionalism of their craft itself was not. The group dynamic was not destined to survive the transition from the natural leadership of Lennon, based on raw talent, to the attempted leadership by McCartney, through sheer hard work and perfection of craft. 

Have any of you ever been in a band?

Some of these comments prove you have not, thus appreciate music but have no idea how it is written or performed by musicians.

As for the Beatles, list all the bands that have had better music or more influence, please.  

What is Wings?

It involves barbecue sauce, and watching really really bad ’nam B movies.

(the kind so bad, that it is wrapped right around to the other side and becomes entertaining)

While it’s clear there was a lack of motivation, I found the collaborative process of their songwriting depicted in the first two segments absolutely fascinating, and it showed that, even though the band was on its last legs for numerous reasons, the professionalism of their craft itself was not.

Have any of you ever been in a band?

Some of these comments prove you have not, thus appreciate music but have no idea how it is written or performed by musicians.

I have not been in a band, but I don’t think what’s been going on in Episodes 1 & 2 demonstrates The Beatles’ approach to songwriting and recording at its best.

From Wikipedia regarding the recording of Abbey Road:

Producer George Martin returned on the condition that the Beatles adhere to the discipline of their earlier records. They found the album’s recording more enjoyable than the preceding Get Back sessions, but personal issues still permeated the band.

and

McCartney, Starr and Martin have reported positive recollections of the sessions, while Harrison said, "we did actually perform like musicians again".

So, though I’ve never been in a band, It seems that people who were in bands, specifically some of The Beatles, share my opinion on the Get Back sessions.

However, if anyone thinks that the Get Back sessions are how The Beatles normally worked, I won’t try to convince them it was not because we don’t have film of other recording sessions.

I am a huge Beatles fan, watched the first 2 and thought it was stretched way to long. There were some shinning moments like Maxwell Silver Hammer which showed on the White LP and when Billy Preston arrived and everything got much tighter. Paul was in charge and the others were there in body prior to that point.

The high and low moments of the first 2 could have been shown in half the time.

I imagine part 3 will be the most interesting with the roof top concert.