LS064 - From A Window - Lecture Series (bonus)

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The Beatles: Note By Note

Note By Note Series

121 episodes

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Join former bandmates and lifelong friends Peter and Kenyon as they dive deep into the legendary discography of The Beatles in "The Beatles: Note by Note." With decades of friendship and a shared passion for music, these lifelong Beatles fans meticulously analyze each Beatles song in chronological order of release. Blending historical context with personal anecdotes and technical insights, Peter and Kenyon's discussions are enriched by their background as musicians. From their humble beginnings to their rise as music icons, explore how The Beatles' songs were crafted, recorded, and how they transformed the music industry. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to The Beatles' music, "The Beatles: Note by Note" offers a comprehensive and definitive journey through the catalog of one of the greatest bands of all time. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking an in-depth, authoritative exploration of The Beatles' musical legacy.

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LS064 - From A Window - Lecture Series (bonus)

The Beatles: Note By Note

34 minutes 30 seconds

1 month ago

LS064 - From A Window - Lecture Series (bonus)

Here, the lecture unpacks Paul McCartney’s “From a Window,” written for Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas, by tracing how its lyrics build a small nighttime drama. The framing image is a window: first as a place of sudden sighting, then as a rendezvous, and finally as the anchor of the song’s closing plea. The analysis weighs the charm of love-at-first-sight against a faint “creeper vibe,” noting how McCartney’s idealized promises (“I would be true”) reflect a broader Beatles pattern of writing to a standard they aspired to meet. Attention goes to craft choices that lift it beyond a stock work song: a genuinely new third verse rather than a repeat, a tight but slightly asymmetrical rhyme scheme, and a middle section that smartly repurposes earlier melodic ideas. The lecture also makes a few constructive critiques and sketches alternate phrasings, while situating the song alongside contemporary McCartney pieces to show where it feels traditional and where it hints at growth.

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