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The Beatles: Note By Note

Note By Note Series
The Beatles
Paul Mccartney
John Lennon
A Hard Day's Night
Music Composition
Please Please Me
Songwriting
Beatlemania
George Martin
Beatles For Sale
George Harrison
Music History
With the Beatles
Ringo Starr
She Loves You
Love
Peter and Gordon
Love Me Do
Music Theory
Billy J. Kramer

A Beatles podcast that goes song-by-song through every Beatles release in chronological order. We focus on the music itself, breaking down what you’re hearing and why it works.

Website: www.notebynoteseries.com

Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/NoteByNoteSeries

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Yesterday may be the most popular song The Beatles ever recorded, but it's surprising just how unusual its story really is. On this episode of our Beatles podcast, we are joined by Kenyon’s longtime friend and former songwriting partner Kyle Hopson. ... more

In this Beatles lecture series, we are looking at I’ve Just Seen a Face, a song that captures the head-spinning rush of love at first sight. We examine how Paul combines deceptively simple musical and lyrical materials to create the song’s breathless... more

Have you ever realized that another person will change your life forever? Author Ian Leslie joins us to talk about I’ve Just Seen a Face and his book, John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs. Together, we use Paul’s breathless love song to explore chance,... more

In this Beatles lecture series, we analyze Tell Me What You See. We look at the way the lyrics gradually reveal that this promise is actually an attempt of persuasion. Musically, we explore Paul’s melodic contours, the song’s recurring question-and-a... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Leslie
Author who wrote a book on The Beatles
Author, The Beatles
Episode: I've Just Seen A Face - Lecture Series 100 (bonus)
Caro Kelley
Musician and educator, guest on the episode
Independent artist
Episode: Tell Me What You See - Episode 99 with Caro Kelley
Elli Rader
Friend of the hosts, mutual connection from their band days, provides guest insights
Music industry/peer circle
Episode: It's Only Love - Episode 97 with Elli Rader
Robert Rodriguez
Beatles author and expert, host of Something About the Beatles
Something About the Beatles
Episode: Act Naturally - Episode 96
Andrew Shakespeare
Musician and guest on the show discussing Beatles history and music
Thanks For The Fish (band)
Episode: You've Got To Hide Your Love Away - Episode 92 with Andrew Shakespeare
Jack Beckett
Lawyer and Beatles legal history hobbyist
Storytime contributor
Episode: The Night Before - Episode 91 with Rob Collier (Beatles Bass Lines)
Stephen Ptacek
Film correspondent joining the episode for analysis
Film journalism / Beatles cinema history
Episode: Help! Film - Episode 90 with Stephen Ptacek
Erik McIntyre
Lifelong Nashville-based bassist and educator focused on Paul McCartney's bass lines
Ace Monroe (band)
Episode: I'm Down - Episode 89 with Erik McIntyre
Jeremy Ivey
Songwriter and musician, guest on the episode
Independent artist
Episode: Help! - Episode 88 with Jeremy Ivey

Hosts

Kenyon
Host of Beatles-focused lecture and analysis, facilitates discussion and exploration of topics
Peter
Co-host; discusses songwriting and production details; project lead

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Back to its original awesomeness (updated)

    What a fantastic show! Love the analysis and stories. I get so excited when a new episode pops up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    All usernames are taken!!!
    United States2 months ago
  • Changed for worst

    This used to be a fantastic podcast, but lately instead of really great details of the recording technical aspects and stories you get a bunch of talking heads telling their own person stories. I wish it would go back to the original team.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    All usernames are taken!!!
    United States4 months ago
  • Ugh

    I got excited when I found this podcast. Boy was I disappointed. They spent way too much time talking about microphones. And ruined my favorite Beatles song by comparing it to another song. Now I can’t un-hear that. Thanks a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    m0vielover1980
    United States4 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast!

    Informative and entertaining and thorough- as a long time Beatles fan and musician who has dissected a lot of what makes the Beatles special to me, I appreciate the fresh insights into some of the special sauce that makes the Beatles eternally relevant. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    80s Nut
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome Experience!!!

    Have been listening and greatly enjoying this series since episode #1. I look forward to each release, as I have totally loved Beatles music and history since the 1964 Ed Sullivan Show first appearance! Keep up the really loved work!!! Thank you 😃

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koalala2
    United States5 months ago

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I've Just Seen A Face - Episode 100 with Ian Leslie
Q: What's the role of curiosity in this relationship and in the song?
Ian links curiosity to the Beatles' approach to love and art, suggesting that their dynamic and willingness to explore new sounds and influences fed into the emotional depth of their music.
I've Just Seen A Face - Episode 100 with Ian Leslie
Q: What is exciting about the song musically and emotionally?
Ian and the hosts discuss the forward momentum, the sing-along quality, and the juxtaposition of happiness with an undertow of sadness that makes the track moving and uplifting at the same time.
I've Just Seen A Face - Episode 100 with Ian Leslie
Q: Can you get us like an introduction to the song? Can you kind of lay some context here?
Ian explains that the piece was written by Paul in 1965 during a period after the Help sessions, with an uptempo, insistent rhythm that drives the lyrics forward; the original title Anti-Gin's Theme hints at its playful, instrumental origins.
You Like Me Too Much - Episode 98 with Anne (Beatles Research Society)
Q: How did the recording session contribute to the track's final sound?
They discuss the Pianet, the barrel-house piano approach, and the complex guitar/piano interplay, explaining that studio decisions and instrument choices fundamentally shaped the song's groove and overall feel.
You Like Me Too Much - Episode 98 with Anne (Beatles Research Society)
Q: What does this song reveal about George Harrison's development as a songwriter within the Beatles?
Anne and the hosts note that while the melody can feel juvenile, the track shows Harrison reaching for more mature themes and a balance between self-awareness and vulnerability, marking a step in his growth as a songwriter during the Help era.

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A deep-dive music analysis podcast that walks through The Beatles' releases track by track, focusing on melody, harmony, arrangement, and production choices. Episodes blend rigorous music-theory commentary with storytelling, recording-era context, and host banter, often featuring guests who contribute historical perspective, performance insight, or technical expertise. Unique strengths include granular chord progressions, diatonic/non-diatonic moves, and cross-episode threads that connect lyrics, form, and studio technique, making it valuable for musicians, educators, and serious fans who want to understand how the music works as a whole. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful analysis, accessible explanations, and a clear through-line f... more

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1. Ian Leslie
2. Caro Kelley
3. Elli Rader
4. Robert Rodriguez
5. Andrew Shakespeare
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8. Erik McIntyre

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