How The Beatles used Indian music theory

For many western listeners, the first time they heard Indian classical music, or at least something resembling it, was on a Beatles record. One of the many flavours that makes up the sound of The Beatles is there free and open use of Indian instrumentation, practices and techniques. Ranging from small seasonings, like Lucy In The Sky, to full on tributes, like Within You Without You, The Beatles discography features various excursions to the subcontinent. SOURCES: Sgt Pepper’s Musical Revolution with Howard Goodall: Vh1 interview with George and Ravi: George and Ravi on Dick Cavett: George’s lesson with Ravi: The Beatles and India: Anuja Kamat on Taal & Laya: Anuja Kamat on Indian instruments: “Tomorrow Never Knows” anthology clip: The Beatles Anthology (2000): You can listen to my own original music on my Spotify: 🎶 And, an extra special thanks goes to Douglas Lind, Vidad Flowers, Ivan Pang, Waylon Fairbanks, Jon Dye, Austin Russell, Christopher Ryan, Toot & Paul Peijzel, the channel’s Patreon saints! 😇 SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: 🎹 0:00 Introduction 0:59 how did The Beatles discover Indian music? 2:30 Love You To 5:31 Tomorrow Never Knows 8:35 Within You Without You 12:16 The Inner Light 13:09 Blue Jay Way 13:39 If I Needed Someone 13:57 Strawberry Fields Forever 14:20 Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 16:21 Here Comes The Sun 17:42 Outro