NEW video showing how I made this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnEWq1EmrCk
This recording contains no samples of other recordings. The music and vocals were performed and recorded by a real live human, and then the lead vocals I sang were then run through A.I. filters to replicate the tones of Paul, John, and George’s voices.
After hearing the final Beatles song “Now And Then” last week, I was immediately inspired to record a cover, specifically taking inspiration from the Hard Day’s Night era. I released my version the next day. Over the weekend though, curiosity got the best of me, and I wondered what my 1960s arrangement would sound like with John and Paul’s voices.
The A.I. at first was a little wonky (at best), but after trying a few more fresh vocal takes doing my best Paul, John and George impersonations, adding some more musical parts, and giving the whole song a more authentic mid-60s mix, I had something that I thought was worth sharing.
I know A.I. can be a controversial topic, but I tried to stay as true as possible to what John, Paul, and George would sound like if John brought this song to the band a decade earlier. Hopefully you enjoy this for what it is, a fun little “what if” companion piece to the beautiful haunting version The Beatles released last week.
Studio photos sourced from the great Beatles Recording Facebook Page. Give them a follow at https://www.facebook.com/BeatlesRecording
Long Live The Beatles!
*** UPDATE 11/9/23 ***
By request, I just finished and uploaded a new video of A.I. Liam and Noel Gallagher sharing vocal duties on a vintage Oasis style version of “Now And Then”…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl4PHvcgDdk
I also just posted my “1964 Beatles Mix” with my own vocals on Bandcamp, if you want to check out what it sounded like before any A.I. was involved…
https://timmysean.bandcamp.com/track/now-and-then-1964-style-mix
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Absoutely brilliant, enjoyed this so much, thank you !!
Wow, fantastic!
I have listened to this at least 10 times today. It's stuck in my head. 🤔🤗
Much better tha billy,s version
Personally, I think there’s a better version. See if you can find it. It’s not even AI generated. It’s created by pure skill.
Amazing. I'm a massive Beatles fan and I love this version. It's genius, and as a few others have said, it would've sat perfectly on 'A Hard Day's Night'. Thanks so much 👍🏻❤️
Much better than billy,s version
That is MINT!!
Awesome job! Love it.
I get it. A lot of puritans won't go for this. What they really don't get is that John was anti puritan, as can be heard in his music and philosophy.
As for the official version, I reckon Paul and Ringo didn't want to upset the puritans…… 'when did they lose the touch, that seemed to mean so much?'…. Thanks for this version, it's great.
I like the early Beatles Better. If The real McCartney was alive, it would sound like this! B❤️
Sounds like your vocal….you should make a version too….with Randy!
A very good job mate.
This is absolutely amazing beautiful amazing I'm in shock and how wonderful this is I think it's absolutely beautiful ! I think John and George would have loved this
This song (your version and the one from Paul and Ringo) has been in my head ever since I first listened. I've listened/watched both numerous times. I keep having to remind myself that your NAT isn't The Beatles, but damn close. Great work on this, along with your "how I did it" video.
Damn that was great!
@davidbennettpiano we need a reaction video to this!!!
Timmy, i expect you to get a call from Paul, saying "Damn, this sounds an unreleased 1964 demo!"
Gotta have more cowbell! 🐄🔔
if you set your playback speed to .75 you get yet another cool version
Beatles For Sale! Wow, brilliant!
The final note is so 1964 Beatles.
I liked the 60's style of this version! Thank you.
Better than what was released good job 👍🍏
sounds like oasis
Pretty durn cool!!
Saw it on spotify. This version really sounded more like the beatles that we loved than the one they released officially
This is a great Melody sounds good slower and also a little faster
Kinda makes me wish they did it like this. Great job!
Fab Gear! Very well done and lots of fun to listen to, thanks!
This may be the most greatest thing ive ever seen in my life.
This is brilliant. Love it!
Wow, the Hard Day's Night version of Now and Then. Perfect….you out-Beatled The Beatles! I love all the quotes from Beatles songs, particularly the "tit-tit-tit" background vocals (from Girl), the Hard Day's Night bongos, the Ticket To Ride drum pattern in the middle section and at 1:59 the Glass Onion-like drum fills. Well done!
60s wow ❤❤❤
This is absolutely incredible. This is exactly as it should’ve been done. I love this.
This is great! Would love to hear the 1967 version of this with the missing bridge!
Genial!