Yeah, I'm a Beatles freak. I'll pretty much read anything Beatles-related.

And, having said that, I have no idea how a book from Sir George Martin escaped my notice for so many years. Once I found out this was out there, I had to read it.

I've noticed others expressing disappointment in how much technical detail Martin goes into, and how much less Beatles info there is than they expected. Personally, I was delighted with this book.

The sense I get about the person George Martin was, was that he was exceptionally capable, very good at what he did, yet was also incredibly humble about it for the most part. He worked in the field for a long time prior to capturing lightning in a bottle (lightning in the Beatles?) with the band that made his name, and he continued to work his magic long afterward. He got the recognition and the accolades he deserved, and he accepted them graciously.

So, the tone and feel of this book reflects that. Yes, he talks about the Beatles, but he also talks about all the other stuff around those crazy eight years, as he should. Personally, his philosophies on what a producer does, how he problem solved, his outlook on what sound is, how various instruments come into it, and how he helped paint sonic pictures...? All of if was enlightening to me.

This is a fascinating and informative glimpse into the mind of the one guy who said yes to the Beatles, but who also gave us a lifetime of incredible sounds.