Just reading about Mr M and saw he released an electronic dance single (bless him) in 1962 called Time Beat. Has anyone heard this, or have a copy of it?

This has got to be something done with the Radiophonic Workshop. They were inovators in electronic sounds, long before the likes of The Beatles used a moog. Presumably, Martin's earlier involvement with them made it easier for the Beatles to get some of their more unconventional ideas across.

Quoted from BlueMeanie

This has got to be something done with the Radiophonic Workshop. They were inovators in electronic sounds, long before the likes of The Beatles used a moog. Presumably, Martin's earlier involvement with them made it easier for the Beatles to get some of their more unconventional ideas across.

Definately. In 1962 Martins background in novelty music would have seemed a real liabilty. What an asset it turned out to be. God knows what would have happened. Imagine if the band had ended up with some Loog-Oldham type flyboy.

I think he he gives it a mention in his 'All You Need Is Ears' autobiography....Must check n see at some point.

I've never read a biography of George Martin, and now I'm interested. I've often wondered how a man who was a classically trained musician, and producer of comedy records, could be so open to some of the more unconventional ideas that were thrown at him.

There's a copy of Time Beat on ebay so I'll see how it goes.

Strange, they don't mention George Martin in the auction. I would have thought it would have made a good selling point for Beatles collectors.

Quoted from BlueMeanie

Strange, they don't mention George Martin in the auction. I would have thought it would have made a good selling point for Beatles collectors.

I noticed that. Maybe he doesn't know what he's got?

Quoted from Kevin

I noticed that. Maybe he doesn't know what he's got?

Nobody's bid yet either. This could mean that either nobody knows what it is, or everyone does, and they're all waiting until the last minute, Worth keeping an eye on, you might get a bargain.

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There's a copy of Time Beat on ebay so I'll see how it goes.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Time Beat"
Single by Ray Cathode (Maddalena Fagandini & George Martin)
B-side(s)     Waltz in Orbit
Released     1962
Format     vinyl record (7")
Recorded     1962
Genre     Electronic music
Length     02:09
Label     Parlophone
Producer(s)     George Martin
BBC Radiophonic Workshop chronology
"Time Beat"     BBC Radiophonic Music
(1971)
Time Beat was the first commercial release from the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. It was credited to the pseudonym "Ray Cathode", actually Maddalena Fagandini and future-Beatles producer George Martin. The song was actually a reworking of an earlier interval signal created by Fagandini. The original track was later featured on the compilation BBC Radiophonic Workshop - 21. The B-side to the single was "Waltz in Orbit" also credited to Ray Cathode.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Time Beat"
Single by Ray Cathode (Maddalena Fagandini & George Martin)
B-side(s)     Waltz in Orbit
Released     1962
Format     vinyl record (7")
Recorded     1962
Genre     Electronic music
Length     02:09
Label     Parlophone
Producer(s)     George Martin
BBC Radiophonic Workshop chronology
"Time Beat"     BBC Radiophonic Music
(1971)
Time Beat was the first commercial release from the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. It was credited to the pseudonym "Ray Cathode", actually Maddalena Fagandini and future-Beatles producer George Martin. The song was actually a reworking of an earlier interval signal created by Fagandini. The original track was later featured on the compilation BBC Radiophonic Workshop - 21. The B-side to the single was "Waltz in Orbit" also credited to Ray Cathode.

I'm wondering why this hasn't been noted on in many (any?) of the Beatles bio's. It would seem comment-worthy given John's later experimental phase, or even their general tendency for something completely different (George!). I wonder if, in 1962, had the Beatles heard this they would have been impressed/repulsed/indifferent? Or, how it might have changed THEIR music?! (Though, perhaps they did hear it and their composition catalog would have been much different otherwise ... ?).

Sincerely,

Butterfly effect fan

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I wonder if, in 1962, had the Beatles heard this they would have been impressed/repulsed/indifferent? Or, how it might have changed THEIR music?! (Though, perhaps they did hear it and their composition catalog would have been much different otherwise ... ?).

My understanding is that Martin was actively seeking a rock band to record, so even if they had heard it and (in the very unlikely) event they wanted to go down the electronic road in 62 (I feel silly even suggesting that) Martin would have had them stick to the rock route.

Quoted from An Apple Beatle

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Time Beat"
Single by Ray Cathode (Maddalena Fagandini & George Martin)
B-side(s)     Waltz in Orbit
Released     1962
Format     vinyl record (7")
Recorded     1962
Genre     Electronic music
Length     02:09
Label     Parlophone
Producer(s)     George Martin
BBC Radiophonic Workshop chronology
"Time Beat"     BBC Radiophonic Music
(1971)
Time Beat was the first commercial release from the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. It was credited to the pseudonym "Ray Cathode", actually Maddalena Fagandini and future-Beatles producer George Martin. The song was actually a reworking of an earlier interval signal created by Fagandini. The original track was later featured on the compilation BBC Radiophonic Workshop - 21. The B-side to the single was "Waltz in Orbit" also credited to Ray Cathode.

spoil sporty man....you just lost someone a quick buck....lol
only kidding buddy...i am waiting for rick standbridges' solo album....that will be worth more...