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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How “Sgt. Pepper” Got Its Cover

What was the real inspiration for the cover art of the Beatles’ album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”? Here’s another theory.

Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon circa 1968

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Magical Mystery Tour: Some “Mysteries” Solved

“Magical Mystery Tour” was a rare misstep by the Beatles. But the music saved the project from becoming a total bust. Here’s how it went down.

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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.