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Encyclopedia > Within You Without You
"Within You Without You"
Song by The Beatles
Album
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Released 1 June 1967
Recorded 22 March 1967
Genre Psychedelic rock
Length 5:05
Label Parlophone
Writer George Harrison
Producer George Martin
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band track listing
Side one
  1. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
  2. "With a Little Help from My Friends"
  3. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
  4. "Getting Better"
  5. "Fixing a Hole"
  6. "She's Leaving Home"
  7. "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!"
Side two
  1. "Within You Without You"
  2. "When I'm Sixty-Four"
  3. "Lovely Rita"
  4. "Good Morning Good Morning"
  5. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)"
  6. "A Day in the Life"

"Within You Without You" is a song written by George Harrison and recorded with a group of Indian musicians, without any input from his fellow Beatles. It was the second of Harrison's songs to be explicitly influenced by Indian classical music, after "Love You To", and was Harrison's only lyrical contribution to make the album. It was released in 1967 on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the last song to be completed for the album. The song was also included on the 2006 remix album Love. For this album, George Harrison's lyrics and melody were mixed over the rhythm of Tomorrow Never Knows. The blending of these two similar songs is considered the most effective form of mashup on the album[citation needed]. All of the music for Love was remixed and remastered by the Beatles producer Sir George Martin and his son Giles. For other uses, see Song (disambiguation). ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that attempts to replicate the mind-altering experiences of hallucinogenic drugs. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Parlophone is a record label, founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... For other persons named George Harrison, see George Harrison (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... For other uses, see George Martin (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... Music sample Sgt. ... Sgt. ... Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is a song written mainly by John Lennon (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and recorded by The Beatles for their 1967 album Sgt. ... Getting Better is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney based on an original idea by McCartney. ... Fixing a Hole is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and performed by The Beatles on the 1967 album Sgt. ... Shes Leaving Home is a song, written and sung by Paul McCartney, and released in 1967 on The Beatles album Sgt. ... Being for the Benefit of Mr. ... When Im Sixty-Four is a love song by The Beatles, written by Paul McCartney[1][2] (but co-credited to John Lennon) and released in 1967 on their album Sgt. ... Lovely Rita is a song by the Beatles off of the album Sgt. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Music sample Sgt. ... For other uses, see A Day in the Life (disambiguation). ... For other persons named George Harrison, see George Harrison (disambiguation). ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... The origins of Indian classical music can be found from the oldest of scriptures, part of the Hindu tradition, the Vedas. ... Love You To is a song by the Beatles off of the album Revolver. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... A remix is an alternative version of a song, different from the original version. ... Love is a soundtrack compilation album by The Beatles released in November 2006. ... Tomorrow Never Knows is the final track of The Beatles 1966 studio album Revolver, but it was the first to be recorded for the album. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Love is a soundtrack compilation album by The Beatles released in November 2006. ... For other uses, see George Martin (disambiguation). ... Giles Martin with Hayley Westenra and George Martin Giles Martin is an album producer. ...


Harrison wrote this as a 30-minute piece. He trimmed it down into a mini-version for the album. The laughter at the end was Harrison's idea to lighten the mood and follow the theme of the album. Sped up to C#, an instrumental version at the original speed and key appears on the Anthology 2 album. The Beatles Anthology 2 is a compilation album released in March 1996 by Apple Records as part of The Beatles Anthology series. ...


"Within You Without You" was written on a harmonium at the house of long-time Beatles friend, Klaus Voormann, while "there were lots of joints being smoked". Harrison sought out Indian musicians to aid him in the track's recording, although all of them went uncredited. Of those who were credited, producer George Martin arranged the string section, charging £33, and Harrison and assistant Neil Aspinall played the tambura. A Harmonium is a free-standing musical keyboard instrument similar to a Reed Organ or Pipe Organ. ... Klaus Voormann (born 29 April 1938) is a German artist, musician, and record producer who was associated with the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg and later designed the cover of their album Revolver. ... For other uses, see George Martin (disambiguation). ... GBP redirects here. ... Neil Aspinall (born in Prestatyn, North Wales, October 13, 1942) was the road manager and personal assistant for the Beatles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Pandura. ...

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Lyrical interpretation

Many of the song's lyrics make references to Hindu ideas. One example of this is in the first verse: Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages)[1] is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ...

"We were talking - about the space between us all
And the people - who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion
Never glimpse the truth - then it's far too late - when they pass away."

The Hindu idea of Maya, which is the idea that all mortal people live in a false reality, and what people perceive as reality is actually an illusion.[1] Thus, this quote refers to humanity and its belief in the false reality. Then, in the next line, Harrison references the idea that if a person doesn't realise the concept of Maya, it is too late for them, in this life. However, Hinduism teaches reincarnation and therefore that person will eventually realise that it's all within and without him.[1] It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Maya (illusion). ... This article is about the theological concept. ...


In addition to the reference to Maya in the first verse of the song, the song is littered with references to Hinduism and Indian culture. The second verse:

"We were talking - about the love we all could share - when we find it
To try our best to hold it there - with our love.
With our love - We could save the world - if they only knew...
Try to realise it's all within yourself, no one else can make you change."

The love that could save the world is an obvious reference to the Hindu doctrine of Dharma. Dharma is the ethical code of Hinduism.[1] George Harrison was trying to reference the idea that people could keep the world from being destroyed (due to its cyclical nature) by following Dharma. A great cycle of the universe is called a Maha Yuga. At the end of the Maha Yuga, the concept of Dharma is no longer followed and therefore the world must be destroyed. However, the universe is cyclical and like a phoenix, the earth rises again.[1] So, George was trying to say that if we were to follow Dharma and love one another, we could hold the world from the destruction. In addition, the last line of the verse says that "no one else can make you change" this being a reference to the eastern concept of looking within oneself as opposed to the western ideas of looking to a savior, prophet, or God. For other uses, see Dharma (disambiguation). ... For other persons named George Harrison, see George Harrison (disambiguation). ... The astronomical time cycles mentioned in ancient Hindu astronomical and Puranic texts are remarkably similar to each other. ... For other mythic firebirds, see Fire bird (mythology). ...


In the third verse we have references to the vastness of the universe and another reference to reincarnation.

"And to see you're really only very small
and life flows on within you and without you."

Seeing that we are very small shows the vastness of the universe because it enforces the idea that we are not significant, most of our lives do not change the world. This also leads us to the idea that life will go on without us because we will come back via reincarnation.[1] This idea of life going on can be found in a number of Beatles songs, including "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" from the White Album. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The White Album redirects here. ...

"We were talking - about the love that's gone so cold and the people,
Who gain the world and lose their soul.
They don't know. They can't see. Are you one of them?
When you see beyond yourself then you may find,
peace of mind, is waiting there."

The fourth verse, touches again on the eventual destruction of the universe by the Hindu god, Shiva. This destruction would occur in the fourth age of the Maha Yuga, the Kali Yuga. Concepts of this final age are a battered world where the love (Dharma) has "gone so cold". People believe in capitalism losing their soul to gain the world.[1] They don't know of the concept of Dharma, but if they did, peace of mind would be waiting there to greet them. For other uses, see Shiva (disambiguation). ...


In the final verse:

"And the time will come when you see we're all one,
and life flows on within you and without you."

Harrison touches on the Hindu concept on monism, the idea that ultimately all things are one. This doctrine stems from observations of water. Water, whether it is in the form of a river, a lake, rain, ice, or a stream, all water will end up in the ocean.[1] The ocean being one continuous body of water shows that everything, like water is all connected and is ultimately all one thing. Life, just like the waters of the ocean flows on within and without you. For other uses, see Monist (disambiguation). ...


Cover versions

  • Angels of Venice recorded an instrumental version for their 1999 album "Angels of Venice."
  • The first full classical rendition of Sgt. Pepper, containing a classical guitar version of the song, was released in 2004 by Branimir Krstic, classical guitarist and composer [1].
  • Oasis recorded a version of the song for a 2007 Sgt. Pepper's tribute album.
  • Patti Smith recorded the song for her April 2007 cover album Twelve.
  • Sonic Youth recorded the song for the tribute album Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father. This version appears on the deluxe edition of the album Daydream Nation.
  • Glenn Mercer on the album Wheels in Motion

Angels of Venice is a New Age music group founded by Texan Carol Tatum (who plays harp, mandolin, Irish bouzouki and hammered dulcimer). ... An instrumental is, in contrast to a song, a musical composition or recording without lyrics or any other sort of vocal music; all of the music is produced by musical instruments. ... See also: 1999 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1999 Record labels established in 1999 // January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ... Oasis are an English rock band, formed in Manchester in 1991, led by lead guitarist and primary songwriter Noel Gallagher and his younger brother, lead vocalist and songwriter Liam Gallagher. ... Patricia Lee (Patti) Smith (born December 30, 1946) is an American musician, singer, and poet. ... 12 (twelve) is the natural number following 11 and preceding 13. ... Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band formed in New York City in 1981. ... For other uses, see Sgt. ... Daydream Nation is an album by alternative rock band Sonic Youth, released in 1988. ... Glenn Mercer is the former leader, vocalist, guitarist of the influential, Hoboken-based rock band The Feelies. ...

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g World Religions, Second Edition, St. Mary's Press, 2003.

References

  • Beatles-Discography.com Beatles Songs - W, retrieved Jan. 31, 2005

External links

  • Song lyrics
  • Alan W. Pollack's Notes on "Within You Without You"
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The Beatles
John Lennon · Paul McCartney · George Harrison · Ringo Starr
Management Allan Williams · Brian Epstein · Allen Klein · Lee Eastman · Neil Aspinall · Peter Brown · Mal Evans · Alistair Taylor · Apple Records
Production George Martin · Geoff Emerick · Norman Smith · Ken Scott · Phil Spector · Jeff Lynne · Abbey Road Studios
Studio albums Please Please Me (1963) · With The Beatles (1963) · A Hard Day's Night (1964) · Beatles for Sale (1964) · Help! (1965) · Rubber Soul (1965) · Revolver (1966) · Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) · Magical Mystery Tour (U.S., 1967 / U.K., 1976) · The Beatles (The White Album) (1968) · Yellow Submarine (1969) · Abbey Road (1969) · Let It Be (1970)
Post-breakup albums Live at the BBC (1994) · Anthology 1 (1995) · Anthology 2 (1996) · Anthology 3 (1996) · Yellow Submarine Songtrack (1999) · Let It Be… Naked (2003)
Compilations Hey Jude (1970) · 1962–1966 (1973) · 1967–1970 (1973) · Past Masters, Volume One (1988) · Past Masters, Volume Two (1988) · 1 (2000) · Love (2006)
Filmography A Hard Day's Night (1964) · Help! (1965) · Magical Mystery Tour (1967) · Yellow Submarine (1968) · Let It Be (1970)
Videography The Compleat Beatles (1984)  · The Beatles Anthology (2003) · The First U.S. Visit (2003)
Discography Bootlegs · Discography · Outtakes
Related people Pete Best · Stuart Sutcliffe  · Klaus Voormann  · Harry Nilsson  · Derek Taylor · Yoko Ono · Linda McCartney · Cynthia Lennon · Billy Preston · Tony Sheridan · Chas Newby · Andy White · Jimmy Nicol · Astrid Kirchherr
See also Line-ups · Love (Cirque du Soleil) · Lennon/McCartney · Influence · Beatle boots · The Quarrymen · The Beatles' breakup · London · Beatlemania · Fifth Beatle · Paul is dead · The Beatles (TV series) · British Invasion · Apple Corps · Northern Songs · The Beatles Anthology · The Rutles

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