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: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6t...
Vh1 interview with George and Ravi:    • George Harrison Interview Yin & Yang ...  
George and Ravi on Dick Cavett:    • George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - The ...  
George’s lesson with Ravi:    • Ravi Shankar teaches George Harrison ...  
The Beatles and India: https://www.beatlesbible.com/features...
Anuja Kamat on Taal & Laya:    • Ep8: Concept of Rhythm (taal and laya...  
Anuja Kamat on Indian instruments:    • Ep11: Indian Music Instruments (Types...  
“Tomorrow Never Knows” anthology clip:    • Видео  
The Beatles Anthology (2000): http://www.wingspan.ru/bookseng/ant/1...



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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