The NARAS or Grammy folks put on an event honoring Sir George Martin (The fifth Beatle) for his musical and engineering contributions (finally). It was held on the campus of USC, outdoors and featured a list of up and coming as well as luminaries with whom we all are acquainted, ie. Tom Jones, Burt Bacharach, Chris Botti, Dave Grusin, Michael McDonald and Jimmy Webb. However, the man who stole the evenings show was Jeff Beck who appeared with his bassist, Tal and shook up the campus with his rendering of, “A Day In The Life”. I video’d the performance and it is truly spell binding. He makes it look so easy, his notes perfect, his style unique and his presence all encompassing. However, it was at the end, after the final note was struck that I was able to hear him speak in reverence of Sir George that touched me deep. ”That there are three “G’s” that best describe Sir George, “G” one is for Generosity and his limitless contributions for bettering our lives and society on the whole, “G” two is for Gentleman of which the title “Sir” is bestowed and “G” three is for Genius for which we all can agree is simply what you are”. Growing up with the Beatles and listening to the soundtrack for the “Love” remixes for the Cirque Du Soleil show at the Mirage in Las Vegas, I am reminded of how wonderful and talented this group truly was, and how well they blended with their producer, Sir George Martin, and that it is evident that the apple (no pun intended) does not fall far from the tree. His son Giles partnered with his father on this remix collaboration and re-mastering of Beatle music that is absolutely incredible and so worth the effort to listen to. I am so happy that I attended. Evidence of a good time had by all. (see below)
