Author: Scott Freiman

Scott Freiman is a composer, producer, musician, teacher, tech entrepreneur, and Beatleologist. In his copious spare time, he dreams up articles for CultureSonar. Sometimes, he actually writes them.

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Deconstructing the Beatles: The Birth of the Beatles

Scott Freiman’s newest “Deconstructing” documentary breaks down the unlikely people, opportunities and talent that helped shape the Beatles into an unstoppable force.

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We Didn’t See This Coming: “Revolution 9! The Beatles Musical”

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ White Album, Apple Corps partners with “Hamilton” producer to bring a new Beatles musical to Broadway this Fall.

The Beatles circa 1963 courtesy of Getty Images

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Searching for the Songwriting Secrets of The Beatles

Scott Freiman dives deeper into the songwriting of the Beatles, exploring some of the techniques they used to make their songs so memorable.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About “I Am The Walrus”

“Alice in Wonderland,” “King Lear,” and the death of a close one all contributed to this trippy classic.

The Beatles 1967 photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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The Complex Simplicity of “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”

It may have a childlike spirit, but “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” reveals a fully mature songwriter at the peak of his powers. Here’s an appreciation of that groundbreaking track.