The Beatles Revolver


Just read where Giles Martin is using  AI-powered audio separation technology to remix Revolver. From what I read he can take the mono tracks and separate all the instruments and vocals on the 4 track tape the were recorded on and then I guess remix them in 24 track or whatever he wants. Is this good? I love The Beatles and no matter how much better it my sound it not the same. They had what they had in 1966. And George Martin did wonders with 4 tracks. Where does this reissuing of classic albums stop. Is Revolver remixed in multi tracks still Revolver?

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The article I read about it mentioned that Sir Paul McCartney was along side of the mixing decisions on the Giles recording. It is showing up on Qobuz but only Taxman is available. But I'll listen to it. As well as the rest of the added content that may have some enlightenment or humor tossed in. I listened back and forth between the original and the new Taxman and it merely had a larger presence to me. Seemed to have similar integrity however. 

Why not if it improves and balances the soundstage in stereo? It is still the original information. Revolver, my favourite Beatles album and I’m really looking forward to receive my copy 😃

My final thought is yes I’m sure this may sound better. But  in the car world this would be called a Resto Mod. There’s a market and it will sell so it has to be done I guess. But I just have to say Is Nothing Sacred Anymore.

I gotta tell you that I don't think I've put any Beatles record on the turntable in this century. The same goes for cueing a Beatles tune up on a streaming site. But, yeah, I do occasionally get out the acoustic guitar and play/sing a Beatles tune.