As they retreated into the studio it became apparent that Paul would rather be the guitarist for "his" tunes rather than George. Truth be told George's guitar playing early on was a bit behind the beat, and not very sure handed. From all accounts this was the cause of some concern among the other members. His lyrics tended to be of the simplistic "rhyming couplet" love tune variety. He started to come into his own around the "Rubber Soul" period. The chiming "If I Needed Someone", and the the testimony to individualism in "Think for Yourself". But his greatest contribution was the Sitar on Norwegian Wood. The beginning of his new voice. His focus becoming increasingly eastern. Perusing God consciousness rather than individual achievement within a ridged framework. The result, a sound unlike any musician of his time. If you seek a higher plane rather than "compete" at a lower level your true voice will emerge. For George ultimately left his mark on the Beatles with an individual and highly unique sound.
As they retreated into the studio it became apparent that Paul would rather be the guitarist for "his" tunes rather than George. Truth be told George's guitar playing early on was a bit behind the beat, and not very sure handed. From all accounts this was the cause of some concern among the other members. His lyrics tended to be of the simplistic "rhyming couplet" love tune variety. He started to come into his own around the "Rubber Soul" period. The chiming "If I Needed Someone", and the the testimony to individualism in "Think for Yourself". But his greatest contribution was the Sitar on Norwegian Wood. The beginning of his new voice. His focus becoming increasingly eastern. Perusing God consciousness rather than individual achievement within a ridged framework. The result, a sound unlike any musician of his time. If you seek a higher plane rather than "compete" at a lower level your true voice will emerge. For George ultimately left his mark on the Beatles with an individual and highly unique sound.
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