Strawberry Fields Forever (Vee-Jay Remix)

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Re: Strawberry Fields Forever (Vee-Jay Remix)

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Vee-Jay wrote: Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:51 pm Hey, Folks -

Although I think we can all agree that George Martin pulled off a minor miracle by merging together two takes with completely different instrumentation, tempi, and KEYS(!) to create the final edit of Strawberry Field Forever, something about the released version always bothered me. Part of it was the selected tempo, which to me makes John sound like he's in the slow-motion section of a Bugs Bunny cartoon (I'll... get... you... ra...bbit!). :lol: The other part of me felt like something was missing at the moment of the splice at "going to" about :59 into the song.

Well, here's my humble attempt at "fixing" these things. Using the 1987 Magical Mystery Tour CD as my source audio, I increased the tempo... not only to solve the slow-mo problem, but also to "brighten" the song a bit in a higher key overall.

I also discovered that the "dead spot" at the splice in the released version was due mostly to the abrupt cut-off of the legato flute part (which had been playing for several bars up until that point) and Ringo's drum fill (which was also suddenly cut off). So, I patched in a few seconds from Take 7 into the mix, which not only allowed these two instruments to keep playing another few seconds until their more natural end point, but also "thickens" the vocal track with a homemade ADT of sorts, making the transition from the original edit sound as if it were intended in the first place. The whole thing seems to have more "kick" to me now... at least to my ears. :roll:

Anywho, I hope you enjoy it. Here 'tis:

hxxps://we.tl/t-CjJWNhLDRa
Thank you Vee-Jay...very nice sound! And, great to see you again my friend.
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micktanner wrote: Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:49 pm
Thank you Vee-Jay...very nice sound! And, great to see you again my friend.
Thanks, micktanner! I'm glad you liked it. Great to see you here too! 8-)
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Hi All,

Could any kind soul re-up this please?
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beatlefan99 wrote: Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:01 pm Hi All,

Could any kind soul re-up this please?
Absolutely, beatlesfan99. Good for 1 week, enjoy my friend

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Many thanks for this, it sounds great.
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I keep going back to this, and your "fix" is not only the most natural sounding thing in the world, but it's a huge relief ! Thanks again ! !
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urasam2 wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:03 am Many thanks for this, it sounds great.
I'm glad you liked it, my friend!
Rave Olucien wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:29 pm I keep going back to this, and your "fix" is not only the most natural sounding thing in the world, but it's a huge relief ! Thanks again ! !
Thanks, Rave Olucien! Happy to see you here. 8-)
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Vee-Jay.
I just registered today,and I missed your SSF Remix,
When you have time,can you repost it?
I enjoyed all your Capitol reissue stereo vinyl rips in the BZF,
and it would be great, if you have any more 1970's releases to post.

William Shears
Thanks for adding me to this new Beatles forum.
Mike
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beatlesfanfromsop wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 11:15 pm Vee-Jay.
I just registered today,and I missed your SSF Remix,
When you have time,can you repost it?
I enjoyed all your Capitol reissue stereo vinyl rips in the BZF,
and it would be great, if you have any more 1970's releases to post.

William Shears
Thanks for adding me to this new Beatles forum.
Mike
beatlesfanfromsop...look 5 posts above this one
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micktanner wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:36 am
beatlefan99 wrote: Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:01 pm Hi All,

Could any kind soul re-up this please?
Absolutely, beatlesfan99. Good for 1 week, enjoy my friend

hxxps://we.tl/t-GvbhVfoQj1
Thank you
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