Sir Paul McCartney has worked with both Sir George Martin and his son Giles Martin.
Giles is a co-producer of Paul’s new album ‘New’ and Sir Paul spoke about the two Martins in his first Twitter chat this week.
He said they were “Similar: Both very musical and smart.” They were also “Different: Giles comes from a younger generation and has a more contemporary approach”.
Giles Martin remastered classic Beatles songs for the ‘Love’ show in Las Vegas. He co-produced ‘New’ with Mark Ronson, Ethan Johns and Paul Epworth.
Considering the album was called ‘New’ McCartney didn’t have anything new to say but did mention how he heard that rumour a year ago that he was going to work with Bob Dylan but neither Bob nor Paul “picked up on it”. (read the full transcript here)
McCartney fans in Los Angeles and New York will be treated to the first listen of the new album this Sunday night in their cars.
Here is how you can take part:
In the Los Angeles area:
Date: Sunday, October 6th
Location: Vineland Drive-In 443 N. Vineland Ave, City of Industry, CA
Time: 7:30pm (parking lot opens at 6pm)
– First 400 cars to arrive to the Vineland Drive-In will be admitted to hear the album for the first time, via the theater’s FM transmitter.
– Free commemorative event posters will be given to each attendee.
– Event presented by KLOS / Breakfast with the Beatles host Chris Carter.
Tweet your thoughts about the #new @PaulMcCartney album while you listen at #mccartneydrivein
In New York City – Two listening events:
Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2013
Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm – first listening session (doors open at 6:00pm) 8:00pm to 9:00pm – second listening session
Location: Open Road VW / Audi Dealership 802 11th Ave (at 55th)
– The first 100 people to arrive (for each event) will be admitted to listen to Paul’s NEW album for the first time in brand NEW vehicles parked on the rooftop.
Tweet your thoughts about the #new @PaulMcCartney album while you listen at #mccartneydrivein
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