1964 was a critical year in Beatles history. After being ignored by Capitol Records in America, The Beatles finally broke through, releasing several hit singles and albums and making their triumphant debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. Later that year, they created the groundbreaking film A Hard Day’s Night, for which Lennon and McCartney wrote some of their best songs to date. Join renowned producer, composer, and Deconstructing The Beatles series creator Scott Freiman for his latest Deconstructing The Beatles lecture: Deconstructing A Hard Day’s Night. Scott will share the stories behind the 1964 Beatles along with a track-by-track look at the songs of A Hard Day’s Night, including “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “And I Love Her,” and the title track. As usual, Scott will share rare audio, video, and photos of the Beatles.

Scott Freiman combines his love of The Beatles with his experience as a composer, producer, and engineer to deliver unique educational lectures about the creative process of The Beatles. He moves past the personalities of the four bandmates to uncover the reasons why their music continues to be loved by millions. Scott’s multimedia presentations transport his audiences into Abbey Road Studio with anecdotes about The Beatles’ recording sessions, allowing fans to experience the evolution of The Beatles’ groundbreaking albums and songs. Scott’s lectures have entertained audiences of musicians and non-musicians alike, from pre-teenagers to octogenarians. Once you’ve attended one of Scott’s presentations, you’ll never listen to The Beatles—or any other music—the same way again!

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