The Beatles - Pseudo and Fan-Made Deconstructions

[Kieran]

That’s great stuff, Vince, I love these forensic dives into the Beatle’s music, from different angles..!

 

[Vince Evert]

The Beatles Get Funky With 'THE WORD', Natural Vocals In New Remix​

Sonically, Rubber Soul is one of The Beatles' stronger albums, yet unfortunately, it's also one of the most poorly mixed as this track has absolutely nothing in the center!

In 1965, George Martin originally mixed much of the album with the vocals panned to one side in an effort to create a better-sounding mono version from a stereo "fold down."

With this remix, britt2001b has aimed to fix that by moving the vocals from the left channel and spreading them across the stereo field, creating more balance and depth.
Now, you'll hear John's vocal from the center, Paul's vocal on the right, and George's vocal on the left. Interestingly, to my ear, it sometimes sounds like Paul or John may have contributed to parts of George's vocal line as well.

Another major change is the removal of the wide-panned double-tracking on the vocals. What remains are the raw, unprocessed voices of John, Paul, and George, which I feel gives the recording a natural, organic feel—reminiscent of a Bob Dylan recording, who heavily influenced The Beatles during this period.

In addition, britt2001b says he has centered the drums and bass, which were originally split across opposite sides of the stereo field. Bringing them to the center creates a stronger balance and a solid foundation that drives the song with more energy. The piano, guitars, and harmonium remain in their original positions—the only major elements left unchanged.

Grab ur head-phones and enjoy !