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Title: Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin

Subtitle: The Early Years, 1926-1966

Author: Kenneth Womack

Narrator: Paul Woodson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

Maximum Volume offers a glimpse into the mind, the music, and the man behind the sound of the Beatles. George Martin's working-class childhood and musical influences profoundly shaped his early career in the BBC's Classical Music department and as head of the EMI Group's Parlophone Records. Out of them flowed the genius behind his seven years producing the Beatles' incredible body of work, including such albums as Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road.

The first book of two, Maximum Volume traces Martin's early years as a scratch pianist, his life in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, and his groundbreaking work as the head of Parlophone Records, when Martin saved the company from ruin after making his name as a producer of comedy recordings. In its most dramatic moments, Maximum Volume narrates the story of Martin's unlikely discovery of the Beatles and his painstaking efforts to prepare their newfangled sound for the British music marketplace. As the story unfolds, Martin and the band craft numerous number one hits, progressing toward the landmark album Rubber Soul - all of which bear Martin's unmistakable musical signature.

Members Reviews:

Extremely informative but tiresome accents

I've been waiting for this book/audiobook for a long time, for an informed and detailed telling of George Martin's work in the EMI studios with the Beatles during the 1960s. In that regard, this one excels, covering each recording session (and the songwriting work leading up to it) in compelling detail.

As for the narration, I realize there are a lot of quotes from George Martin, the Beatles, etc. in the written book and that they must be incorporated into the audiobook. But, as with Volume 1 of Lewinson's Tune In, substandard or lazy Liverpudlian accents quickly detract from the excellent story. Paul Woodson, the narrator for this audiobook, is American born but spent a few childhood years in the UK. Still, neither his uppercrust George Martin accent or the foursome's heavy Scouse accents are done very well. Everything else is excellent.

A legend

What made the experience of listening to Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin the most enjoyable?

His early life story but love his time at parlophone as I know a lot of his productions

What was one of the most memorable moments of Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin?

His time at parlophone as he saved the label

What does Paul Woodson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

Great

About time a great book written about Sir George

If you could sum up Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin in three words, what would they be?

Fantastic enjoyable Memorable

What was one of the most memorable moments of Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin?

Can't get over how much he packed into his life

Which character as performed by Paul Woodson was your favourite?

John Lennon

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh at times and sad at times