317: Help! Deconstructions

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with the RPM School trio about The Beatles' fifth album and their evolving artistry.

Returning to the show today is the RPM School trio: Walter Everett (The Beatles As Musicians book series) - Cameron Greider - Jack Petruzzelli. They run the Beatles-centric online school which will be launching the winter 2026 semester with a deep dive into The Beatles' fifth long player, released in the summer of 1965. In this conversation, we focus on some of the innovations, influences and production techniques representing the group's evolving artistry as a studio band and as songwriters. Visit rpm-school.com for details on the upcoming class and magicalmysterycamp.com for information on this year's event in the Catskills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Walter Everett, Cameron Greider, Jack Petruzzelli

Topics covered

• The Beatles
• music production
• songwriting
• studio innovations
• RPM School

Keywords

• The Beatles
• music
• production techniques
• songwriters
• RPM School
• 1965
• album

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RPM School, The Beatles As Musicians, magicalmysterycamp.com

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