Beatles Without George Martin?

Because he was the producer, George Martin received most of the credit in helping to interpret the Beatles ideas into a workable musical idea. However, a great deal of credit should go to Geoff Emerick who was the engineer that recorded their groundbreaking music and developed a way for those ideas to become a musical reality. Anyone interested should read this excellent book, "Here, There and Everywhere" - My Life Recording the music of The Beatles by Geoff Emerick, it's an eye opener.

I second Cyclonicman's assertion about Geoff Emerick; along with Eddie Kramer, those two are among the finest rock recording engineers/artists ever to have walked the planet.

What I wouldn't give just to have a two hour lesson for miking, recording and mixing drums ALONE!

Good point on Geoff Emerick and the role he played in the Beatles recordings.

Years ago Brian Wilson became so unhappy (after the first or second album I believe) with the co-producer, Nick Venet, Capitol assigned to the Beach Boys that he demanded total production control. Capitol relented.

The rest is history.

The more time goes by, the more I come to two conclusions:
1. Yes, the Beatles were geniuses. OK.
2. I am SO SICK of the Beatles!

Got growth?

Chashmal- never would I claim that the Beatles were the only musical geniuses in rock/pop. And yes, I listen to many artists, so I have managed to "grow" as you put it. My point in starting this thread was simply to seek opinions regarding George Martin.