Because

When you immerse yourself in *Because*, you encounter an atmosphere that envelops you instantly. The piece begins with a particular sound, an electric harpsichord that sets the tone, followed by John Lennon's guitar mimicking it, all passed through a Leslie speaker. Then the vocals and bass join in. What truly distinguishes this song is the three-part vocal harmony, performed by Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. They recorded each vocal part three times, creating an effect of nine intertwined voices in a very special way. Additionally, George Harrison incorporated a Moog synthesizer, an instrument not commonly used in The Beatles' recordings at the time, using it in a section called the "mini-bridge" and at the end of the song.

The creative spark for *Because* came about in a curious way. John Lennon recounted that he was lying on the couch in his home, listening to Yoko Ono play Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" on the piano. At that moment, he asked her if she could play the chords backward, and as she did, he began composing *Because* based on that idea. The song was recorded between August 1 and 5, 1969, at EMI Studios in London, and it was the last to be completed for the album *Abbey Road*. The main session required over five hours of concentration to ensure everything was perfect, with George Martin producing and Geoff Emerick as the engineer. McCartney and Harrison mentioned it was their favorite track on the album.