Next Monday night, the Balboa Theater is hosting a special presentation of “Looking Through A Glass Onion: Deconstructing the Beatles’ White Album”.
Using rare audio and video clips, as well as anecdotes about the creation of the songs, “Looking Through A Glass Onion” explores the groundbreaking production techniques that went into producing this landmark piece of music history. Composer, Producer and Beatles Expert Scott Freiman will discuss the creation of songs like “Revolution”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”, and “Blackbird”, plus many other classic songs from the White Album.
The Beatles’ 1968 self-titled album (commonly referred to as the White Album) is the bestselling album of the Beatles’ career. Its thirty songs span almost every style of music – from hard rock to country to chamber music to avant garde. Its recording took place during a remarkable year in Beatles history that included a lengthy trip to India and the arrival of Yoko Ono. In Looking Through A Glass Onion: Deconstructing The Beatles’ White Album, composer/producer Scott Freiman takes Beatles fans young and old into the studio as the Beatles create this masterpiece.
“As a composer and producer, I have always been fascinated by the Beatles innovations in songwriting and recording,” said Freiman. “It is truly exciting to listen to songs we know so well evolve from a home demo to a finished recording. There’s a reason why the Beatles’ music continues to strike a chord with new generations of fans, 40 years after their last recording.”
The 2 hour presentation begins at 7:30pm and tickets are $15. Purchase them online in advance or at the door.
Sarah B.