The new Giles Martin remix blows every other version out of the water as it's been done perfectly & seamless & although great before it's now been taken to another level.... A good Beatles album is now stunning.
All the other mixes Giles has done have been hit and miss, which I think is the best anyone could hope for. But he FIXED this record. It has a special place in my heart as my first album, but the bad production ultimately made me abandon the album and I stopped listening to it for years. Just comparing the two latest versions of Across the Universe tells you everything you need to know. I honestly think this is what the album was meant to be.
For me, it was E, the MoFi mix, that won hands down, though the 2021 mix was a close second. I listened using my large stereo system speakers, which would be the way I would listen to the album anyway. Being a “vinyl geekette” (!!!) myself, I listen to almost all my music on vinyl. So that’s what makes the most sense to me, how it sounds through stereo system speakers.
Hey man. While we're all on the subject of The Beatles, how's about doing a video discussing the Beatles US debut LP, "Introducing... The Beatles." It's one of the most bootlegged albums of all time, and true copies are very hard to find, making them very expensive. It's a complicated album to tell apart the real copies from the fakes.
Really love these comparisons. From the beginning, "D" had a 3D quality that seem to shout "remix." While I initially liked "E" for the first few tracks because of a perceived openness to the tracks, the treble boost does feel unnatural on many of the tracks. I think the overall winner is "A." "A" is clear, detailed and warm. It wasn't revelatory by any means. It didn't knock me out, but it did present the album with natural vocals, good depth in the soundstage, and a pleasing midrange. Overall I think that's why the UK pressings stand out as consistently the best pressings across the whole canon of Beatles albums. The new remix is fun, and I think Giles and his team did a wonderful job updating an album to make it more accessible for the casual listener. It would be fun to see how a -2U original pressing would stand up to the new remix.
I like the 2021 the best. All of the Beatles Mo-Fi releases have boosted top end. The 1970 US press always sounded thin. The 2012 quality varies according to where it was pressed; the Optimal (German) pressed 2012s generally sound decent but the US pressed 2012s generally do not. If you can afford it - get the new box set on vinyl - it's worth it! :)
The kind of dirty-sounding distortion on B actually sounds really good on those electric guitar-driven rooftop tracks like "Dig A Pony" and "I've Got A Feeling." It suits that kind of crunch so well you can sell it as "not a bug, but a feature."
D and E were my favorites. Both were clear, and clean sounding, and I picked up a lot more detail with both. A and C were what I'd say "average", with A being slightly better on most of the tracks. B was my least favorite. It sounded lifeless, dull, and compressed as hell.
Let It Be has always been the Beatles album I pass over the most, opting to either listen to a mix of Naked versions and the included songs on the 1967-1970 and 1 compilations. The new mix, especially in 5.1, is a revelation. I'm actually enjoying the album for the first time. In fact, it's the second remix I've listened to this year that transformed my opinion of an album, with the other being the 2019 remix of Pink Floyd's A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
I could tell from the first sample that "D" was the new mix. I'm really enjoying it. I think Giles and Sam really hit the right spot this time. Listen to that kick drum on "Get Back" for example, that's barely audible on the original mix - and yet the track sounds "the same" as a whole. That's how you do it! It's my go to version of the album now.
i kept my score going through the samples, my top was the 2021 remix (which i kind of expected) and the bottom was the 2012 release! can’t wait to eventually get the let it be boxset too, been listening to it a bit on spotify and i’m loving it, fun video as always!
You've put lots of work into this video so many thanks! I feel the same way regarding the new remix - I think it does the original mix a great service, so I really enjoyed it. So much detail is revealed after some of the bounced down tracks are unpicked. I'm surprised that the 2021 release went down so badly... my CD version sounds pretty good to ears on headphones. I do enjoy listening to my DMM 1988 vinyl copy from time to time which seems to have a pleasant clarity and fullness. A smashing channel guv! All the best from the UK.
When I first heard the Let It Be 2021 Remix I thoroughly enjoyed it but didn’t think it sounded too much different from the 2009 remasters but I had only heard the 2021 Remix on Spotify! Then when I heard it on headphones for this video I was blown away about how good it sounded! It’s now my favourite version and way of listening to Let It Be!!!😃👍☮️❤️
I preferred B(1970 US pressing) because it had the brighter overall sound. I suspect my computer speaker setup influenced the sound, though. I'm need to try this on my own home stereo before I am convinced of anything. Thanks for doing this.
Yeah, i started off enjoying E, but the more i heard it sounded very peaky and the cymbals were rough, too much high end as you said, and i started appreciating D for its quality and warmth. They killed it on this mix.
The 2012 sounds more muffled here, as if they didn’t remove those low mids out of the way, but it has better bass than the original us. It’s weird because at some moments, it doesn’t differ that much from the mobile fidelity one, but at times, it sounds like a blanket was put on the speakers. Mofi to me sounded the best. But it’s a tough one, the new mix is pretty awesome too. That’s not how I remember my 2012 EU pressing, which to my ears, has always sounded very open... but I might be wrong.
Vinyl Geek, you have one of the most interesting R&R, or BEATLE channels there is. but these pressing comparisons drive me a little crazy. I think it does serve a purpose, tho. it also makes me wonder why so many different pressings are even done. I thought when I bought CD's from the '09 re-masters, it was the end of it. I was wrong, I guess. too bad you can't have Paul on to study these w/ you. that's a compliment BTW, as anyone who could sit down w/ Paul and talk pressings, is intelligent. right now, I'm going to watch part 3 of 'GET BACK' .BEATLE fans have Christmas early .have a good Holiday weekend.
Great video. The sound clips were short, but I think you made up for it by providing many clips to hear and compare which was very helpful. The only downside was that it was difficult to hear how the clips translate as a whole which I understand you could not do for copyright reasons. I think it would be helpful if you did a tutorial on "how to listen" and compare pressings for another album without copyright limits. While a youtube playback is limited...I think you captured the core basics of sound quality. The more educated listeners are...will only push record companies to produce better quality pressings.
Samples B& E consistently sounded clearer, balanced, with better distinct separation than the other mixes. I just have the original, American red Apple version, the Mobile Fidelity and the new deluxe box set mixes. I really enjoyed this, a lot of fun!
What a great way of illustrating the various approaches. This was an awesome video. Five stars up! It was super clear in my mind that the new pressing is miles ahead; never thought I'd feel like that because when I put on the new pressing in CD format I have to confess that I didn't think it was much better! There is so much depth to it. I thought the worst was the 1970 pressing which seemed to over-state the treble. I thought the 1986 pressing was second best. Across The Universe was recorded at Abbey Road.
I consistently enjoyed E more than any other, though I admired some of the warmth and muddled tones from some of the others. But E was where it was at for me! LOVE these videos, Eric.
I liked the E (Mofi) the best. For me it sounded very wide and clear and not so harsh in my ears. 2nd, I like the 2021 remix which can has a lot of bass in a good way and pretty silent. And 3rd place would be A (the 1980s UK pressing), it sounded kinda close to the Mofi. I love this video, I hope you make more of this.
First off great job and greatly appreciated. Secondly I knew D was the newest mix having listened Giles previous mastering as he tends towards more of a lush and open sound. Overall my ratings are as follows: 1-D 2-E 3-A with B & C tied for last.
On headphones, I gave the 70s U.S. & the 2021 Giles Martin about the same number of checks (thumb ups) and the 2012 mix: nothing...86 MF Lab I liked half as much as 70s or 2021. Luckily, I have a 70s U.S. pressing. So I will probably go for the 2021 Giles, etc. vinyl box...Thanks for saving me money and sparing me disappointment! Another great episode.
For me it's a big toss up between the D & E. Both to my ears have a great rich sound. In most of parts that were sampled. Certainly with some of the lows E, can fall just a little flat. Will D, they tend to sound very rich and layered pretty well. When situations such as strings start to appear. I was actually pretty astounded to find that D was the new 2021 mix. While the E, I could definitely tell from a mile away that it was the Mobile Fidelity mix. Mobile Fidelity tends have a particular sound in their mixes. That I think can be very warm and inviting to your ears. But like mentioned before. At times when there is a little to much going on. It can sometimes sound like the mix gets a bit overwhelmed. And a tad a bit of detail gets lost. Overall I can say the new mix is great and a much better fitting than the 2012 mix.
One thing I like about the Giles Martin mix is that it leaves in the Phil Spector parts, but brings them down low enough in the mix so they don’t drown out the actual Beatles (and Billy Preston, of course).
Was your 2021 pressing a US (GZ Canadian) or was it from EU (pressed at Optimal)? I'd love to know the results of that shootout. Surprisingly, D & B sounded best to my ears. 🤷♂️ A & especially C sounded very veiled. I don't know what to think about the MoFi.. All I know was it didn't sound great. 2021 is probably the winner IMHO. More bass and more detailed on the majority. Thanks for the shootout! 👍
The 1970 and 2021 sounded the best to me. The 2021 cd was great, but not terribly different from the 1970. Great job on the comparison video!! A lot of fun!!
C and D are my faves, with good bass and balance. I like the 2012 reissue with a natural dynamic sound, far from the EQ madness of sibilant s, hiss or overwhelming echo. You could tell the D was a modern interpretation with a clean balanced sound. Very interesting, congratulations!
Found a vinyl copy of Let It Be... Naked in the wild recently at Amoeba in Berkeley and just had to get it. I've never been a fan of the original version of the album and so that stripped down mix and different song order just completely make it for me
The original 1970 pressing is so ingrained in my being, it was instantly recognizable and seriously easy to pick out. And honestly, it's the only one I will ever listen to. Maybe if you didn't buy this record brand new in your local record store in 1970 as I did, then you might enjoy any number of the later versions, but for me it's the only one that counts.
The only one I was able to identify without a doubt was the 1970's pressing because I've been listening to that since I was a kid. I also liked D when it was played. You are not wrong about the MoFi sounding inferior to the others, a lot of people have agreed with you. Additionally MoFi is expensive because of the brand and scarcity. Nice video. Thanks. As a minor correction, four different sources. Across the Universe was at Abbey Road 1968, Rooftop 1969, Apple Studios 1969 and I Me Mine at Abbey Road on January 1970. Not counting various overdubs on Let It Be at Abbey Road.
I have a 1970 US copy and a 2021 giles martin mix. There are moments I prefer on the 2021 mix. Overall I tend to prefer my 1970 copy. This was doubly confirmed for me by your blind test.
I’m kinda surprised but in most cases I preferred 2021. Not what I expected but makes me happier about all that lunch money I spent on the super Deluxe Blu-ray set. There were a few snippets I really didn’t like from it, though. I wish I could remember which but it’s all a blur. This was a great approach to the test. No method is perfect. In this case, I had a hard time focusing as much because I’m better at close listening with my eyes shut. Randomizing the order makes that impossible. Still, it was a pretty clear result for me. Thank you for all the work you put into it.
Just over the weekend I listened to the Hi-Rez stereo remix provided on the Blu Ray included with the recent box set and it sounded amazing. Could not be happier, so no need to look further. Really looking forward to the Let It Be movie release next week. Happy holidays everyone :)
Hi I'm from London England big fan of The Beatles really enjoyed your video on Let it be! I found myself picking D and E most but fluctuating between the two depending on the song! I didn't like C at all. I like the format of this video!
I thought this was a very good idea.On every track 'B' was the one I liked least. The others it was quite close ,but 'D' came out on top . Then I check my 3 versions and as it happens 2021 was the one I liked best . I do have the Naked version and have yet to compare. As I said this is a very good idea I found it very interesting to see if what i picked,actually matched with the version I already like the best.could't wait to the end to se what the results were.Thank you .
I liked these in this order 1. E 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C I knew the 2012 press wasn't great but it got smoked here. The new mix is really middle of the road, some songs are better and some are average but it doesn't seem like a "bad" pressing overall if you can't afford a mofi or a first pressing.
A - sounds natural B - a little lift in the mids C - sounds weak D - clean and has a slightly different feel because of the repositioning of some elements. E - sounds like C but louder. I was mixing up the mofi and the 2012 because of the levels. My go to would be A though (maybe B), and once in a while D. BTW 13:59 sounds like John Lennon's "How?"
No joke the ad at the beginning of the video was a cooking video with a cover of George Harrisons got my mind set on you playing, pretty cool coincidence
I mostly preferred how bright B is but it got a bit grainy and difficult at times.. I kinda felt I could hear the LP strain.. E was also kinda sibilant with all the hihats but it also brought out a lot of details. D was probably the most consistent but also at times the mud on the vocals can be annoying... I wouldn't be surprised if E was based on the B track.. I probably would like owning B because E is too much at times, though D has less flaws so I'm going to make a guess that was the digital master. This is all bit knowing which was which EDIT: so I actually preferred the 70 US pressing.. people were right about those mofis being super bright and I was correct in assuming that B was an old pretty worn down one.. I just didn't really care for the master of 2021 as much and too be 80s and 2012 were basically invisible because they were nothing. 2021 is mostly just because weird new changes to how vocals are put
D, E, and C for me were my three. I really dig a phil spector style mix, though I understand why other don't dig it. Definitely going to be picking up the new mix next time I'm at the store
is your 2012 press made in Germany or Canada? the North American releases were a bit bad and imports from Europe (German pressings) are a lot better. Either way, I really love the sound of the 2021 mix and the Mofi press.
This! I'm also curious which version he has. I have a US (GZ Canadian), unfortunately, but I'm _really_ tempted to get a EU Optimal pressing since you can almost guarantee it'll be better.
@@R3TR0R4V3 most of my Beatles vinyl is 2012 pressings and I have some optimal and some Canada pressings and the difference is night and day. The inner sleeves are even better for the German pressings and the sound is just superior!
How does one tell? I have 2 copies of the Stereo Box Set vinyl, a.) one is still in the shrink-wrap b.) the other I played a bit then had to move and boxed up my stereo system planning to do some listening tonight when i hook everything up. I sure hope I didn't get a fake counterfeit copy hoping 1 out of these 2 are legit. But this is a beef I have with record companies, they do not tell you where they were pressed four some reason!?? You would think if they made quality products, they'd like to brag a bit.
Interesting comparison. I own a copy of the 2021 pressing, and I agree that it doesn't seem to be mind-blowing, but it just subtly enhances the original release. However, after watching the Peter Jackson "Get Back" documentary, I'm very interested in hearing the complete songs as they appeared in the film, without any orchestration. From watching the film, it seems that's how the album was intended to be released.
D & E for me. There was a clarity to them that was not in the others. It may just be something to do with a little more top end, but everything seemed to have better definition.
I want a box set. 50 lps. All the recording from Twickenham Studio,, Rooftop Concert and Apple Studio. I also want to see the Spector out takes and mixes at Abbey Road. Then 1000 pages picture books.
The new Giles Martin remix blows every other version out of the water as it's been done perfectly & seamless & although great before it's now been taken to another level.... A good Beatles album is now stunning.
I never really was a fan of this album, but Giles Martin did an outstanding job. I now love listening to the album
I agree: Giles Martin did a fabulous job in cleaning up these recordings!
Tree and a half minutes of talking to open the video was too much.
Tree and a half minutes of talking to open the video was too much.
All the other mixes Giles has done have been hit and miss, which I think is the best anyone could hope for. But he FIXED this record. It has a special place in my heart as my first album, but the bad production ultimately made me abandon the album and I stopped listening to it for years. Just comparing the two latest versions of Across the Universe tells you everything you need to know. I honestly think this is what the album was meant to be.
I mostly listen to Let It Be... Naked. I can't stand wasting my time listening to Maggie Mae instead of Don't Let Me Down.
Agreed 👍🏻
For me, it was E, the MoFi mix, that won hands down, though the 2021 mix was a close second. I listened using my large stereo system speakers, which would be the way I would listen to the album anyway. Being a “vinyl geekette” (!!!) myself, I listen to almost all my music on vinyl. So that’s what makes the most sense to me, how it sounds through stereo system speakers.
I loved how detailed the MFSL pressing sounded too! The echo when the drums hit, the detail in the guitars and just the clarity of the vocals
@@vadermstarr5435 Exactly!!!
Exactly my thoughts!
Out of the original mixes, A sounded the best to me. Overall, D takes the cake.
Entirely agree.
Hey man. While we're all on the subject of The Beatles, how's about doing a video discussing the Beatles US debut LP, "Introducing... The Beatles." It's one of the most bootlegged albums of all time, and true copies are very hard to find, making them very expensive. It's a complicated album to tell apart the real copies from the fakes.
Really love these comparisons. From the beginning, "D" had a 3D quality that seem to shout "remix." While I initially liked "E" for the first few tracks because of a perceived openness to the tracks, the treble boost does feel unnatural on many of the tracks. I think the overall winner is "A." "A" is clear, detailed and warm. It wasn't revelatory by any means. It didn't knock me out, but it did present the album with natural vocals, good depth in the soundstage, and a pleasing midrange. Overall I think that's why the UK pressings stand out as consistently the best pressings across the whole canon of Beatles albums. The new remix is fun, and I think Giles and his team did a wonderful job updating an album to make it more accessible for the casual listener. It would be fun to see how a -2U original pressing would stand up to the new remix.
I like the 2021 the best. All of the Beatles Mo-Fi releases have boosted top end. The 1970 US press always sounded thin. The 2012 quality varies according to where it was pressed; the Optimal (German) pressed 2012s generally sound decent but the US pressed 2012s generally do not. If you can afford it - get the new box set on vinyl - it's worth it! :)
The kind of dirty-sounding distortion on B actually sounds really good on those electric guitar-driven rooftop tracks like "Dig A Pony" and "I've Got A Feeling." It suits that kind of crunch so well you can sell it as "not a bug, but a feature."
D and E were my favorites. Both were clear, and clean sounding, and I picked up a lot more detail with both.
A and C were what I'd say "average", with A being slightly better on most of the tracks.
B was my least favorite. It sounded lifeless, dull, and compressed as hell.
Same. 1986 MOFI sounds so good
@@TheWeirdAlley I'll say I was sad to find out that my favorite was the Mofi.
@@mikeroeder why so?
@@TheWeirdAlley The price of it. :-) But, I'm pretty happy with my early reissue of it. I don't see any need to upgrade it.
@@mikeroeder oh, the price. Well as long as you don't own C it's fine
Let It Be has always been the Beatles album I pass over the most, opting to either listen to a mix of Naked versions and the included songs on the 1967-1970 and 1 compilations. The new mix, especially in 5.1, is a revelation. I'm actually enjoying the album for the first time. In fact, it's the second remix I've listened to this year that transformed my opinion of an album, with the other being the 2019 remix of Pink Floyd's A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
I also always play the .....Naked version, just always thought the Phil Spector production was just not right.
I always will prefer original AMLOR
The original Lei It Be is great.
I could tell from the first sample that "D" was the new mix. I'm really enjoying it. I think Giles and Sam really hit the right spot this time. Listen to that kick drum on "Get Back" for example, that's barely audible on the original mix - and yet the track sounds "the same" as a whole. That's how you do it! It's my go to version of the album now.
I waited for this for so long!!! Greetings!!
i kept my score going through the samples, my top was the 2021 remix (which i kind of expected) and the bottom was the 2012 release! can’t wait to eventually get the let it be boxset too, been listening to it a bit on spotify and i’m loving it, fun video as always!
I got this about 2 weeks ago from my aunt for my 13 birthday for the Giles Martin 2021 such a great album I play it everyday love it
D from the very first listen was the best remaster for me. Giles worked his magic and did an amazing job!
You've put lots of work into this video so many thanks! I feel the same way regarding the new remix - I think it does the original mix a great service, so I really enjoyed it. So much detail is revealed after some of the bounced down tracks are unpicked. I'm surprised that the 2021 release went down so badly... my CD version sounds pretty good to ears on headphones. I do enjoy listening to my DMM 1988 vinyl copy from time to time which seems to have a pleasant clarity and fullness. A smashing channel guv! All the best from the UK.
Thank you for making videos like this that anyone else won't touch. Your work is greatly appreciated!
I just found your channel, so don’t mind me while I now binge all of it
When I first heard the Let It Be 2021 Remix I thoroughly enjoyed it but didn’t think it sounded too much different from the 2009 remasters but I had only heard the 2021 Remix on Spotify! Then when I heard it on headphones for this video I was blown away about how good it sounded! It’s now my favourite version and way of listening to Let It Be!!!😃👍☮️❤️
I preferred B(1970 US pressing) because it had the brighter overall sound. I suspect my computer speaker setup influenced the sound, though. I'm need to try this on my own home stereo before I am convinced of anything. Thanks for doing this.
This was very insightful! Thank you for the effort to highlight the differences.
The 2021 Mix of Across the Universe is like listening to a new song
It’s so crazy hearing those string parts in full, really blew me away!
Yeah, i started off enjoying E, but the more i heard it sounded very peaky and the cymbals were rough, too much high end as you said, and i started appreciating D for its quality and warmth. They killed it on this mix.
The 2012 sounds more muffled here, as if they didn’t remove those low mids out of the way, but it has better bass than the original us. It’s weird because at some moments, it doesn’t differ that much from the mobile fidelity one, but at times, it sounds like a blanket was put on the speakers. Mofi to me sounded the best. But it’s a tough one, the new mix is pretty awesome too. That’s not how I remember my 2012 EU pressing, which to my ears, has always sounded very open... but I might be wrong.
Incredible video, truly appreciate all the time and effort you put into this, helping us decide, especially which so much money involved.
B - wow I wrote B before the end. I bought the original 1970 pressing in 1975. I wore that vinyl out. I loved it.
Great review Eric! Admire your attention to detail! I've gotta go with my UK original press. PLAY LOUD
Vinyl Geek, you have one of the most interesting R&R, or BEATLE channels there is. but these pressing comparisons drive me a little crazy. I think it does serve a purpose, tho. it also makes me wonder why so many different pressings are even done. I thought when I bought CD's from the '09 re-masters, it was the end of it. I was wrong, I guess. too bad you can't have Paul on to study these w/ you. that's a compliment BTW, as anyone who could sit down w/ Paul and talk pressings, is intelligent. right now, I'm going to watch part 3 of 'GET BACK' .BEATLE fans have Christmas early .have a good Holiday weekend.
Great video. The sound clips were short, but I think you made up for it by providing many clips to hear and compare which was very helpful. The only downside was that it was difficult to hear how the clips translate as a whole which I understand you could not do for copyright reasons. I think it would be helpful if you did a tutorial on "how to listen" and compare pressings for another album without copyright limits. While a youtube playback is limited...I think you captured the core basics of sound quality. The more educated listeners are...will only push record companies to produce better quality pressings.
Samples B& E consistently sounded clearer, balanced, with better distinct separation than the other mixes. I just have the original, American red Apple version, the Mobile Fidelity and the new deluxe box set mixes. I really enjoyed this, a lot of fun!
I kinda like B on most clips...or sometimes D...very cool video 🔥
Love the content! I would love for some more vinyl reviews and deeper dives into the songs an album itself.
What a great way of illustrating the various approaches. This was an awesome video. Five stars up!
It was super clear in my mind that the new pressing is miles ahead; never thought I'd feel like that because when I put on the new pressing in CD format I have to confess that I didn't think it was much better! There is so much depth to it. I thought the worst was the 1970 pressing which seemed to over-state the treble. I thought the 1986 pressing was second best.
Across The Universe was recorded at Abbey Road.
I consistently enjoyed E more than any other, though I admired some of the warmth and muddled tones from some of the others. But E was where it was at for me! LOVE these videos, Eric.
Although, the cover alone for E (MOFI) was so horrid that I wouldn’t even consider picking it up. 😄
I picked out E as my favorite before the reveal but I didn’t think it was the best on every track.
I liked the E (Mofi) the best. For me it sounded very wide and clear and not so harsh in my ears. 2nd, I like the 2021 remix which can has a lot of bass in a good way and pretty silent. And 3rd place would be A (the 1980s UK pressing), it sounded kinda close to the Mofi. I love this video, I hope you make more of this.
Definitely was D and E for me. I think I will end up buying the 2021 Mix. I like was Giles has done over the last few mixes. Thanks for a great video!
First off great job and greatly appreciated. Secondly I knew D was the newest mix having listened Giles previous mastering as he tends towards more of a lush and open sound. Overall my ratings are as follows: 1-D 2-E 3-A with B & C tied for last.
This vid was great, really enjoyed the new mystery listening. Make a video on the Get Back album next!
On headphones, I gave the 70s U.S. & the 2021 Giles Martin about the same number of checks (thumb ups) and the 2012 mix: nothing...86 MF Lab I liked half as much as 70s or 2021. Luckily, I have a 70s U.S. pressing. So I will probably go for the 2021 Giles, etc. vinyl box...Thanks for saving me money and sparing me disappointment! Another great episode.
For me it's a big toss up between the D & E. Both to my ears have a great rich sound. In most of parts that were sampled. Certainly with some of the lows E, can fall just a little flat. Will D, they tend to sound very rich and layered pretty well. When situations such as strings start to appear. I was actually pretty astounded to find that D was the new 2021 mix. While the E, I could definitely tell from a mile away that it was the Mobile Fidelity mix. Mobile Fidelity tends have a particular sound in their mixes. That I think can be very warm and inviting to your ears. But like mentioned before. At times when there is a little to much going on. It can sometimes sound like the mix gets a bit overwhelmed. And a tad a bit of detail gets lost. Overall I can say the new mix is great and a much better fitting than the 2012 mix.
D and E were my 3 faves for sure, Giles did an amazing job
One thing I like about the Giles Martin mix is that it leaves in the Phil Spector parts, but brings them down low enough in the mix so they don’t drown out the actual Beatles (and Billy Preston, of course).
Was your 2021 pressing a US (GZ Canadian) or was it from EU (pressed at Optimal)? I'd love to know the results of that shootout. Surprisingly, D & B sounded best to my ears. 🤷♂️
A & especially C sounded very veiled. I don't know what to think about the MoFi.. All I know was it didn't sound great. 2021 is probably the winner IMHO. More bass and more detailed on the majority. Thanks for the shootout! 👍
Great demo!!
The 1970 and 2021 sounded the best to me. The 2021 cd was great, but not terribly different from the 1970. Great job on the comparison video!! A lot of fun!!
I scored them…
E
D
A & C tied
B
Very interesting. I did get the new remix and it sounds very good to my ears.
Very interesting video. I just bought the 2021 remix. Love it! :-)
C and D are my faves, with good bass and balance. I like the 2012 reissue with a natural dynamic sound, far from the EQ madness of sibilant s, hiss or overwhelming echo.
You could tell the D was a modern interpretation with a clean balanced sound. Very interesting, congratulations!
C was flat as hell. Horrible sound
How do you enjoy C?!
Found a vinyl copy of Let It Be... Naked in the wild recently at Amoeba in Berkeley and just had to get it. I've never been a fan of the original version of the album and so that stripped down mix and different song order just completely make it for me
E sounds so much richer and more open than the other mixes
The original 1970 pressing is so ingrained in my being, it was instantly recognizable and seriously easy to pick out. And honestly, it's the only one I will ever listen to. Maybe if you didn't buy this record brand new in your local record store in 1970 as I did, then you might enjoy any number of the later versions, but for me it's the only one that counts.
The only one I was able to identify without a doubt was the 1970's pressing because I've been listening to that since I was a kid. I also liked D when it was played. You are not wrong about the MoFi sounding inferior to the others, a lot of people have agreed with you. Additionally MoFi is expensive because of the brand and scarcity. Nice video. Thanks. As a minor correction, four different sources. Across the Universe was at Abbey Road 1968, Rooftop 1969, Apple Studios 1969 and I Me Mine at Abbey Road on January 1970. Not counting various overdubs on Let It Be at Abbey Road.
I have a 1970 US copy and a 2021 giles martin mix. There are moments I prefer on the 2021 mix. Overall I tend to prefer my 1970 copy. This was doubly confirmed for me by your blind test.
I agree with you based on this video. The 1970 pressing was bright and everything sounds muffled to me after hearing it.
Surprisingly I found myself enjoying the ‘B’ samples. Guess I gotta get my hands on a 1970 pressing
I’m kinda surprised but in most cases I preferred 2021. Not what I expected but makes me happier about all that lunch money I spent on the super Deluxe Blu-ray set.
There were a few snippets I really didn’t like from it, though. I wish I could remember which but it’s all a blur.
This was a great approach to the test. No method is perfect. In this case, I had a hard time focusing as much because I’m better at close listening with my eyes shut. Randomizing the order makes that impossible. Still, it was a pretty clear result for me.
Thank you for all the work you put into it.
Just over the weekend I listened to the Hi-Rez stereo remix provided on the Blu Ray included with the recent box set and it sounded amazing. Could not be happier, so no need to look further. Really looking forward to the Let It Be movie release next week. Happy holidays everyone :)
The Beatles - Dig It - Comparison 8:16
I found myself fluctuating between the 1986 MOFI Pressing and the 2021 Remix, but overall, I love the GET BACK album and LET IT BE....Naked.
I have an original 1970 Let it Be, Canadian pressing. The cover's a bit worn but the disc is in near mint condition. It sounds great
Hi I'm from London England big fan of The Beatles really enjoyed your video on Let it be! I found myself picking D and E most but fluctuating between the two depending on the song! I didn't like C at all. I like the format of this video!
For me best to worst: B - D - E - A - C
I'm also quite proud of myself for actually being able to identify which was which before he told us
I thought this was a very good idea.On every track 'B' was the one I liked least. The others it was quite close ,but 'D' came out on top . Then I check my 3 versions and as it happens 2021 was the one I liked best . I do have the Naked version and have yet to compare. As I said this is a very good idea I found it very interesting to see if what i picked,actually matched with the version I already like the best.could't wait to the end to se what the results were.Thank you .
I liked these in this order
1. E
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. C
I knew the 2012 press wasn't great but it got smoked here. The new mix is really middle of the road, some songs are better and some are average but it doesn't seem like a "bad" pressing overall if you can't afford a mofi or a first pressing.
*I take this with a grain of salt because of TH-cam's compression to 192kb/s.
A - sounds natural
B - a little lift in the mids
C - sounds weak
D - clean and has a slightly different feel because of the repositioning of some elements.
E - sounds like C but louder.
I was mixing up the mofi and the 2012 because of the levels. My go to would be A though (maybe B), and once in a while D.
BTW 13:59 sounds like John Lennon's "How?"
No joke the ad at the beginning of the video was a cooking video with a cover of George Harrisons got my mind set on you playing, pretty cool coincidence
I mostly preferred how bright B is but it got a bit grainy and difficult at times.. I kinda felt I could hear the LP strain.. E was also kinda sibilant with all the hihats but it also brought out a lot of details. D was probably the most consistent but also at times the mud on the vocals can be annoying... I wouldn't be surprised if E was based on the B track.. I probably would like owning B because E is too much at times, though D has less flaws so I'm going to make a guess that was the digital master. This is all bit knowing which was which
EDIT: so I actually preferred the 70 US pressing.. people were right about those mofis being super bright and I was correct in assuming that B was an old pretty worn down one.. I just didn't really care for the master of 2021 as much and too be 80s and 2012 were basically invisible because they were nothing. 2021 is mostly just because weird new changes to how vocals are put
What is with digital mastering getting dinged? Nearly all music since the mid-80s has been recorded and or mixed digitally.
Well, E can be EQed, right?
D, E, and C for me were my three. I really dig a phil spector style mix, though I understand why other don't dig it. Definitely going to be picking up the new mix next time I'm at the store
I prefer A. Honestly, I enjoy the more original master.
21:23 There’s also I Me Mine which was recorded in 1970 when John already left the band
To funny I thought B sounded best to me and that was the 1970 version. Well done on this comparison!
Amazing of how much difference there is between each one.
is your 2012 press made in Germany or Canada? the North American releases were a bit bad and imports from Europe (German pressings) are a lot better. Either way, I really love the sound of the 2021 mix and the Mofi press.
This! I'm also curious which version he has. I have a US (GZ Canadian), unfortunately, but I'm _really_ tempted to get a EU Optimal pressing since you can almost guarantee it'll be better.
@@R3TR0R4V3 most of my Beatles vinyl is 2012 pressings and I have some optimal and some Canada pressings and the difference is night and day. The inner sleeves are even better for the German pressings and the sound is just superior!
How does one tell? I have 2 copies of the Stereo Box Set vinyl, a.) one is still in the shrink-wrap b.) the other I played a bit then had to move and boxed up my stereo system planning to do some listening tonight when i hook everything up. I sure hope I didn't get a fake counterfeit copy hoping 1 out of these 2 are legit. But this is a beef I have with record companies, they do not tell you where they were pressed four some reason!?? You would think if they made quality products, they'd like to brag a bit.
@@R3TR0R4V3 How did you and out which pressing you had?
How were you able to tell which pressing you had, sorry for the mistake in my question above.??
I love the bottom end of the new pressing but that 86 MOFI pressing is the winner
Picked B right out of the gate and most of the way through. D came in a close second...
amazing video
1. A 2. B 3. D/E E = At certains points too bright 4. C - sounds muffled. I'm curious which pressings they are.
for me, I had a mix between D and E, but liked E a bit more. I was shocked when I found out E wasn't the 2021 mix
It’s going to be neat in the coming years when Giles Martin gets to remixing Please Please Me to Revolver
I think Please Please Me is the one album he can't do since i believe the master tapes are gone.
@@krycklund Original tapes are still available, but it was recorded on a two track.
Lord Reith Stereo remixes of Please Please Me show what can be done with Stem separation software!
Интересный подход к прослушке, очень понравилось. Помимо нового ремикса, удивил британец 80-го.
Interesting experience! I was suprised by UK 80's one.
Interesting comparison. I own a copy of the 2021 pressing, and I agree that it doesn't seem to be mind-blowing, but it just subtly enhances the original release. However, after watching the Peter Jackson "Get Back" documentary, I'm very interested in hearing the complete songs as they appeared in the film, without any orchestration. From watching the film, it seems that's how the album was intended to be released.
love this man! also also
when klaatu ????? we need the gods
Huh?
I could tell B was the 1970 version because of the crackle, loved it. But D & E were very nice
I like and am use to the original issue. It’s the best one because its better than Glyn Johns and “ Naked “.
I bought my original copy of the Lp when it first came out in 1970. I bought a Cd version 20 years later give or take
C to me personally sounds drowned. Great Video!
D & E for me. There was a clarity to them that was not in the others. It may just be something to do with a little more top end, but everything seemed to have better definition.
I’d love to see you do a shoot-out for sound on Magical Mystery Tour
For some reason, E is my favorite.
Idk, it's just really crispy, I like it.
I want a box set. 50 lps. All the recording from Twickenham Studio,, Rooftop Concert and Apple Studio. I also want to see the Spector out takes and mixes at Abbey Road. Then 1000 pages picture books.
I me mine & Let it Be we’re finished in January 1970 in a one day session at Abbey Road without John so that’s four different recording locations
D, A and C are all quite good. Some better in different moments.
Been watching this channel for years! I have a question: does the host play any instruments and/or have any knowledge on recording/mixing?
I ranked them in order, from best to worst, D E A B C, and I guessed D E and B correctly, just swapping A and C which were quite similar.
I must know my ears well. I love the original us version as well as the Giles Martin remix.
The Beatles - The Long And Winding Road - Comparision - 13:59
Shot in the dark you'll see this, what do you think of the 1987 CD version included in the "Breadbox" set?
I chose the E (the MoFi) nearly every time and until the reveal I could’ve sworn I was hearing the 2021 remix.
Based on my ears...B, E, and A in that order are the best!