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Released in 1996

A Beginning

Written by George Martin • Instrumental

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • Anthology 3

    Official album • Released in 1996

    0:50 • Outtake • A • Stereo • Designed as an introduction to Ringo's composition Don't Pass Me By, this George Martin orchestral arrangement - soaring flutes, harps, violins, violas, cellos, clarinets, bass and other instruments - has remained unissued until now. This piece was recorded during the session that fashioned the orchestral overdub for Good Night, the closing track on The Beatles (better known as the White Album), and utilised the same musicians.

    George Martin : Producer Ken Scott : Recording engineer Unknown musician(s) : Clarinet, Double bass, French horn, Harp, Three cellos, Three flutes, Three violas, Twelve violins, Vibraphone

    Session Recording: Jul 22, 1968 • Studio EMI Studios, Studio One, Abbey Road

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