Beatles Without George Martin?

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.

Not an attack on you Danlib1. Far from it. I respect the love and devotion for one of your favorites. Enjoy. I was only speaking for my own frustrations at hearing the same music over and over A LOT for 40 years.

I personally like Martin's production on "Icarus", the only Paul Winter album I like at all. It has a great line up: Colin Walcott, David darling, Ralph Towner. The scope of the stereo image is awesome. There is nothing like that today.

>>I was only speaking for my own frustrations at hearing the same music over and over A LOT for 40 years.<<

Agreed and that's why I avoid our local FM rock stations. Classic rock stations suck. I'm fortunate to have access to a couple stations out of Toronto that play strictly new music.

However, great music is timeless as evidenced not only by the Beatles' popularity but that of the many classical FM stations that populate major markets.

Not to mention the wide variety of classical music offered on cd and vinyl by online and local stores.