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Revolver

by The Beatles · Album Revolver

I’m Only Sleeping

Key D#m Tempo 103 bpm Time signature 4/4 Duration 3:00
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The story behind

I’m Only Sleeping, according to DoReSol

When you immerse yourself in *I'm Only Sleeping*, you encounter a sense of calm, almost as if time stands still. The song, with its 3:02 duration, seems to invite you to disconnect from the daily hustle and find your own space. It's a track that, despite its apparent simplicity, hides an enveloping atmosphere, achieved with a production that already pointed towards exploring new sonic textures.

This track is part of a crucial moment for The Beatles, specifically during the recording of their album Revolver, released on August 5, 1966. This work marked a before and after, being the last studio project before they stopped performing live. It was a time when the band, after a break in early 1966 and amidst a culturally vibrant London, fully dedicated themselves to experimenting with studio technology, pushing the innovations they had already shown in Rubber Soul to the limit. The production of this album was overseen by George Martin, who knew how to capture that unique essence.

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Revolver

Revolver

The Beatles · 1966

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KeyD#m
Time signature4/4
Tempo103 BPM
Duration3:00
ComposerPaul McCartney / John Lennon
AlbumRevolver
Year1966
ISRCGBAYE0601495

Credits

Music Paul McCartney, John Lennon

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