Scott Freiman's entertaining "Deconstructing the Beatles" specials are now airing on PBS stations across the U.S., including mine! Check out local listings here.
They're well worth checking out. Freiman knows his stuff and dives into the Beatles' recordings in an engaging way, bringing in contemporary history and details from the band's recording sessions.
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The Beatles are widely considered the most popular band of all time, with unparalleled sales and cultural impact. Generations have come to love their music, and their message.
For over 20 years, musicologist Scott Freiman has been “deconstructing” the band’s music, first though sold-out live presentations across the country, then through a series of 11 theatrically-released feature documentaries, and now through the music special, “Deconstructing the Beatles.” Distributed by American Public Television (APT), the program will release on select public television stations and be available to stream with Passport on pbs.org and the PBS App beginning February 28, 2025.
Scott's multimedia presentations transport his audiences into the studio, allowing fans to experience the evolution of groundbreaking albums and songs.
The special is based on three popular topics, which trace key moments in the band’s career:
- The Beatles Come to America – The story of how The Beatles went from Liverpool to the Ed Sullivan Show
- Deconstructing Rubber Soul – The race against the clock to produce 1965’s Rubber Soul
- Deconstructing "Strawberry Fields Forever" – A look at the origins and recording of this Beatles’ masterpiece
“It is almost as if Scott was in the recording studio with the Fab Four with the extensive knowledge he has about the band,” said APT’s David Rubinsohn. “His insights are phenomenal and it’s so much fun to uncover new perspectives on their timeless music.
“I like to take apart the creative process,” explains Freiman, “to discover what makes these songs and records so great. It’s really as close as you can get to being there with the band.”
“These programs have been road-tested and proven over the course of more than a decade,” according to Co-Executive Producer and CultureSonar founder Al Cattabiani. “Scott has honed his presentations carefully, so they appeal to fans of all kinds and all ages. It’s really a joy to behold.”
“Deconstructing the Beatles” is supplied by Maryland Public Television in association with American Public Television’s Premium Service, a co-production, co-financing and acquisition fund that provides fundraising specials to member stations, now in its 36th season. With the financial backing of their public television client stations, APT Premium Service has secured many of public television’s most prestigious and highest-rated programs.
About Scott Freiman:
Scott Freiman may be the only person to have sold out Carnegie Hall and been a Finalist for Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year. His grasp of both art and technology makes him an ideal presenter for the digital age.
He is the creator of Deconstructing the Music, a series of multimedia presentations about the composition and production techniques of The Beatles and other musicians. His live lectures have sold out audiences throughout North America at performing arts centers, corporate headquarters, and fan events. He even taught a Beatles class at his alma mater, Yale University. He’s an accomplished musician himself, with a Masters in Composition from NYU and multiple film/TV composing credits.
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