014 George Harrison, "Isn't It A Pity"

About this episode

This episode explores the recording of George Harrison's song 'Isn't It A Pity' from the album All Things Must Pass, featuring insights from participants and a reconstruction of the orchestral score.

In the second episode looking at the making of All Things Must Pass, we explore the recording of the largest production on the album. We hear from participants at the sessions, listen to outtakes and isolations, peek into Mal Evans’ diaries, and sample a reconstruction of the song’s epic orchestral score.

People in this episode

Host: Jason Kruppa

Topics covered

• George Harrison
• All Things Must Pass
• music production
• orchestral score
• recording sessions

Keywords

• George Harrison
• Isn't It A Pity
• All Things Must Pass
• music production
• recording sessions
• Mal Evans
• orchestral score

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: All Things Must Pass

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