This week’s BROW, like last week’s, is in recognition of the just-released 2007 remaster of the Help! movie on DVD. Have you got your copy yet? It’s a bit pricey if you get the deluxe version with the huge book. Last week I featured the live version of the movie’s title song recorded at Shea Stadium. This week, let’s have a listen in to the studio sessions for that track. Featured here are takes 8 and 9 of “Help!” recorded on April 13, 1965. Take 8 was without vocals and breaks down 20 seconds into the song. Take 9 is the first vocal take and I think the vocals sound quite fresh for a first go at them. See what you think…
The Beatles - Help! (Takes 8-9)
The Beatles on the set of Help! in the Austrian Alps, 1965.
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While you were starting your site my father was very ill so I only recently found you. Now I am catching up. I did buy the remastered Help! DVD at that time for my birthday. I then found a copy with the book for $32 on Amazon, new, and it's great! I wouldn't spend $100 on it though. Which is why I didn't. The remaster really only recropped the image (I don't care what they tried to "sell me" about director's intent. They shot it in std 4:3 but framed for both so any theater can show it whatever way they wish. The original DVD full frame still looks great, but of course on a 16:9 screen, you'll want the cropped version (the remaster).
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