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| Subject | Date Asked |
| musical parts of the beatles songs | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: since I think Paul once said that they couldn't read music, I was wondering: how did they write all ... A: Your English is perfect but.. è meglio se ti scrivo in italiano, visto che lo sono pure io! La ... | |
| The Beatles music progress | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me what (generally) aspects of their personal lives have affected the progress in their ... A: I'd say that the best source of answers on the topic is the following book: Ian McDonald - ... | |
| The cars on Abbey Road | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Nick- Three of my friends and I are planning to do an "Abbey Road" shoot at a zebra crossing in ... A: The van is supposed to be a police one I've had a glance at http://www.policecaruk.com/ where ... | |
| While My Guitar Gently Weeps | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me exactly what George Harrison is talking about in his song, ... A: I had no idea about it. I've always thought it expressed some kind of disease Harrison was feeling ... | |
| The Beatles | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering if you can answer a few questions for me. 1) What do you think The Beatles had that ... A: it would take a book to answer to your questions! and in fact I'd suggest you to have a look to the ... | |
| Beatles lyrics | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Nick, Not sure whether these are lyrics that came from a particular song, or if they were lyrics ... A: The song is Golden Slumbers and it's part of Abbey Road side B's medley. In fact the last verse ... | |
| The Beatles | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Why were The Beatles so important to the music industry and society? A: your question is very wide and complex. I'd suggest you to read the introductive essay of the book: ... | |
| beatles | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: What kind of amplifiers did the Beatles use in the studio for their first 5 albums ??? A: here you will find for each Beatle the answers you need: www.beatlesgear.com For guitars have also ... | |
| Hi! I was just wondering... | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: What gear did George Harrison use? I want to buy gear that makes me get pretty much of the same ... A: Sorry for the delay but I had no internet connection for a couple of days. I'd suggest you to have a ... | |
| Beatles | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I've got a question related to the lyrics of the Beatles. I'd like to know if there is a book where ... A: well at a first glance in my memory I don't think such a book exists. (but thanks so much: that's an ... | |
| The Beat Brothers | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I´m a Swede who own an ORIGINAL GERMAN POLYDOR single recorded and released in 1964,Jambalaya-Will ... A: I exclude that The Beatles (Jihn Paul George and Ringo) played in a 1964 release with Tony Sheridan. ... | |
| The social condition at the time the Beatles came along | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Obviously the Beatles were fantastic and very talented but how much do you think their success and ... A: I agree with you: those were events and social conditions that increased the power of Beatles' ... | |
| Strawberry Fields guitar | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: do you know what guitar was used on the Strawberry Fields Forever recording? Cheers A: well at the time John was using his Epiphone Casino and a Fender Statocaster as well as George.. so ... | |
| blue jay way lyrics | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: i've been trying to figure out what they're singing in the backing vocals on this song - the third ... A: first of all sorry for the delay but I had no internet connection for a couple of days... Well I've ... | |
| Rocky racoon | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: What type of guitatr is Paul playing? A: Paul at the time owned two acoustic guitars: - 1964 Epiphone Texan FT-79 acoustic (played on ... | |
| Dear Prudence | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: Who played the electric guitar lines at the end of Dear Prudence? What is your source? A: George is supposed to be playing those wonderful bits (also along the last verse..) My sources are: ... | |
| 'Live' Recording | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about the Beatles overdubbing instruments in their early career as opposed to ... A: Mark, You're right. In Please Please me there are overdubs, very little overdubbing actually. You're ... | |
| Hey Jude | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Ok, but that brings up another question of mine. If George doesn't play guitar on the song, what did ... A: here is what I've found about Hey Jude Recording Sessions (at Trident Studios and not Abbey Road) ... | |
| Hey Jude | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: I am always looking to find who plays hwat in each song. A number of internet sources tell me that ... A: In the promo film George is actually playing a Fender VI bass (it's a kind of electric guitar used ... | |
| change in the beatles | 4/26/2006 |
| Q: I am Yuta, Japanese college student. I really like The Beatles, so I want to talk about them in my ... A: I must say that your question requests a book to be answered. So that I'd suggest you to get the ... | |
| School question | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: My kid has a question from his teacher. Which British river is prominently mentioned in a popular ... A: Greg, I guess none. I just recall "the boat on a river" in Lucy in the sky with diamonds but as you ... | |
| The Beatles sound | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: Since you're a musican, maybe you can help me. I'm new to the whole effects thing, but I got myself ... A: at last a question worth to be answered!!! Well I don't know the Zoom G2 effect you're talking ... | |
| Beatles Cd's and Lp's | 1/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm a spanish beatle fan, recently i have uopgraded my Hi-Fi system and I'm really dissapointed with ... A: as for your first question I can'help! Buy I'd really love to know if you get this toshiba version ... | |
| Paul McCartney | 10/21/2005 |
| Q: Who is commonly believed to have coined the phrase "Fab Four" ? What is William Campbells ... A: as for your first question I don't really know.. maybe some article in the press in early days of ... | |
| The Beatles in Tenerife | 10/6/2005 |
| Q: I'm a radio speaker in Los Realejos FM 107.9, Tenerife . I know that George,Paul and Ringo were ... A: I remember quite well the photos taken on that holyday that were issued on The Beatles Anthology ... | |
| Instruments and songs | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: i was wondering if the beatles used the clarinet in any of their songs, and if they did, what were ... A: sorry for the delay in my answer but i didn't get the question! Anyway.. the song that surely ... | |
| Paul McCartney on Abbey Road | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: What guitar did Paul use for lead on "She came in through the bathroom window" and did he use any ... A: Sorry John for the huge delay inmy answer but your question arrived just today through an alert by ... | |
| John's guitar | 6/1/2005 |
| Q: How does John get that really cool fuzzy electric sound in the single release of Revolution? A: sorry for the delay in my answer... no internet connection for a couple of days! Anyway about the ... | |
| When I'm 64 | 3/4/2005 |
| Q: Hey Nick. I was wondering how much info you have about "When I'm 64." I've been trying to figure out ... A: Stacey, first of all sorry for the delay in my answer but I had no Internet connection in the last ... | |
| beatles's popularity | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: I would like to know why, in your opinion, the Beatles are still so famous? Why, for example, thirty ... A: Your question should be answered in a million pages!!! I'd suggest you to read the introductive ... | |
| about liverpool | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: i'm a great fan of the beatles and soon i'm going to visit the place where they were born,meet each ... A: I can't hide how I envy You for you trip to The Promised Land!! Anyway I went to Liverpool in 1989 ... | |
| Revolver | 12/5/2004 |
| Q: what was the inspiration for the revolver album. it was a great departure from current music of the ... A: I'm very sorry for the delay in my answer but I had no internet connection in the last week. ... | |
| John Lennon | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: Hey nick!!!!! Hi im a 6th grader and i am doing a project on John Lennon and I need your help! ... A: I'd like to answer to your interesting question but unfortunately I'm abroad for job. If you are not ... | |
| Hey, I already emailed you... | 7/10/2004 |
| Q: Hey, I already emailed you my survey but I dont think I got a response? I was really hoping you ... A: I'm so sorry for my very very late answer, due to my internet connection out of work for a couple of ... | |
| Sgt. Pepper | 7/16/2003 |
| Q: Nick, would you happen to know where I might be able to get a score for Sgt. Pepper? I mean ... A: what about having a phone call to George Martin? Jokes apart I don't really know. I usually look ... | |
Beatles, The
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Nick Marasciulo
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Expertise
I`m an italian Beatle fan who`s been studying, playing, reading The Beatles for more than twentyfive years. I can answer about recording sessions, lyrics, biography, instruments and more. I`ve been playng bass guitar and their music for years and know pretty much about their music and composition. I own a double complete discography (on vinil and on cd) and lots of books about them. I regret not to be so expert about their films and personal careers, but I think I can answer nearly any question about their life and music in the period 1940 - 1970.
Experience
Usually, no Trivia on The Beatles leaves me without words. Moreover I've been playing bass guitar and their music for nearly twenty years and I can discuss on this matter quite deeply. Please no questions about vintage Lps', collectors items' or memorabilia value.
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