Across the Universe - Cover by Castille

[TanteA]

When I was a teenager I had a penfried from India. And the first thing I asked him was: "Hi, can you please tell me what these words mean - Jai guru deva om...?" I really wanted to know it :-)

Your cover is terrific! Nice greetings from Anette

[mikidou99]

I was pleasantly surprised from the start my man!

Great job!

You get a great atmosphere going!

Plus Phil Spector would definitely approve this "overblown" mix hehe!! :D

[doctorcastille]

@mikidou99  Thanks very much for that ! Makes me happy to imagine Spector pleased..lol

[Oswlek]

How do you get such a divine harmony sound? Are you doubling or even tripling tracks up? How about effects?

Sorry for the question, I'm getting deeper into this mixing stuff and I've always been impressed with your stuff.

Your lead vocal sounds dubbed as well, did you copy the track and slide over a hair or did you sing it twice?

[doctorcastille]

@Oswlek Hi Justin - Ask me anything you want - I'm more than happy to tell you anything about how I do things. Very often I do, in fact, double the main vocal by singing it twice. The high harmonies, sometimes tripled. Add a generous helping of cathedral reverb for good measure. Usually my overdubbed vocal tracks line up pretty well but once in a while I have to slide a phrase or even just a single word to sync them up. Thanks for the question and for the great compliment.

Mike

[goldenoldiesPete]

Excellent cover. 5/5.

[scrawfrd02]

Listened to alot of your stuff. I think its sweet and this is perfect.. Check out me and my brother if you got the time. Keep collaborating! love your original song moment too

[huybaukyoto]

Great tunes, doc. Show it on your blog too, will you?

[destoman1]

Brilliant 5*

Take care

Bob

[kurt11110]

beautiful doc! one  of your best yet !

[doctorcastille]

Thanks kindly, Daniel. It's one of those tunes I've wanted to do for years and years, never thinking I'd actually ever do it.

[ANTONIVSLVCIVS]

Mike *****

Great performance and version, my friend!

Antonio

[doctorcastille]

Thanks Antonio. btw-I've not forgotten Corcovado. Still learning it.

[alpet07]

Brilliant!!

I love it !!

5*****

Hollyxx

[doctorcastille]

haha-for some reason your comment was hidden as "spam" so I didn't see it at first. Thank you so very much, Holly !! 5* from you is like 5000. ;-)

Mike

[alpet07]

Haha! That happens on my vids sometimes too and I don't know how to undo it :)

You are very welcome - your vids always deserve 5000 :)

Hollyxx

[sofarsogut]

John Lennon Wouldn't have known How may people can enjoy his work from other people like you because of Internet. You do him justice.

I you have time please listen to a friend singing 'Harvest' Neil Young cover on my November posting.

Thanks doctercastille.

PS I learn a lot from you.

[doctorcastille]

Thanks so much, and I will go and listen to your friend right now.

Mike

[To2Ed]

Soothing mix and rendition, Doc. You've given a different flavor on this beautiful Beatles gem. In fact, you've just completely changed my world and sense of appreciation :-)

Are you the 6th Beatles anyway?

Ed

[doctorcastille]

Actually I'm the 7th Beatle. hehe

Thanks for those most kind remarks!

Mike

[Benitina]

Hi doctor....fantastic ***** .

[doctorcastille]

Thank you very much, Francesca.

Mike xo

[amazongift]

Great cover, doesn't get much better

5****...Mel

[doctorcastille]

Thanks a million, Mel !!

[Tadek59]

Fantastic rendition !

Brilliant !

5*****

Bravo !

[doctorcastille]

I appreciate that very much, Tadeusz. Thanks.

Mike

[doctorcastille]

I appreciate that, and all your continued support and kindness David. Thank you.

Mike

[statician1]

probably the best tune ever wrote in my humble opinion, stunning cover doc, great channel for inspiration.

[doctorcastille]

Agreed-it's about the best ever written. I'm honored by your reaction to my version. Thanks so much Ian.

[nicogi]

It takes both a Beatles lover, and a great musician to be able to interpret that song they way you did. One word : sublime. Congrats!

[suuzzee5]

Nothing you ever do is overblown, not by a mile. Love this song and you've done a wonderful version here. *****

[doctorcastille]

big hugs to you Suze! Thank you so so much.

Mike

[namnoiz]

Good interpretation and presentation and visual effects to rock the foundation !!!

[songpidgeon]

I love this song!

and your version is very good, and very original!

XxSarah

[doctorcastille]

Hi Sarah! Thank you for listening and commenting. I'm so pleased.

Mike

[VienneseDelights]

The arrangement and the visuals are good. The vocals: hmmm....

[FatherOfOden]

Every time you exceed expectations! 5stars!

[doctorcastille]

thank you very much Jeremy. That meant a lot.

[cameragirlJane]

OH this is beautiful Mike!!! Loved all the adds...and the harms were pefect too! *****

[doctorcastille]

Hey thanks Jane. This one sorta got in the way of the one we were working on. I'm pleased that you liked it.

Mike

[Oswlek]

Overblown? No.

Perfect? Yes, definitely.

[doctorcastille]

Thanks tons Justin. I value your opinion.

Mike

[commonteri]

Excellent cover and very hypnotic visuals. Did you make those too?

[doctorcastille]

hehe...no I stole those from some other video about the universe.

[masje]

I'm flying ...bravo my friend

very good strings part

and a very good reverb on voice

bravo..Jai guru dev.

[doctorcastille]

:-) Thanks Jean.

[reliablebow]

sweetness

[jugnutgut2]

excellent performance of a great song, and the simple colorful video was captivating with the music, think I'll put on full screen and watch again :)

[doctorcastille]

Thx Rob. Watch as many times as you want! ;-)

[deanb92]

I like it! Great version! 5 stars!

[fredthejunkman]

A universally good rendition mate!

[GuiTuber]

Nothing overblown about it. This is an excellent piece. Very well done. -Rob

[doctorcastille]

Hey thanks Rob. I appreciate that.

Mike

[markvergeer]

Wow. Good version. *****

[weeyin1155]

An utter pleasure to listen to this...it's fantastic!

Bright stars and hugs..Jan and Susan ♥

[sullyrock]

great job Mike- great version and video!

[Pappahobo]

The Beatles recorded this tune on February 1968, with "The inner light", "Lady Madonna" and "Hey Bulldog". Most of people know the one produced in "Let it be", but I think the first take is the best of all. Maybe because of the tempo, or maybe because of the "straight to the mic" acoustic guitar, I don't know.

The cover you did is a bit like the one they did on the film "Let it be", after George and Paul's fight, isn't it?

[doctorcastille]

Yes it's a little slower tempo that the usual version that we hear all the time.

Thanks my friend.

Mike

[herbiesnerd]

Outstanding my friend. I got goose bumps just at seeing the title in anticipation of the first note. Love this song and you owned it. Your efforts were worth it!  Randy

[doctorcastille]

Thanks Randy - I enjoyed making this one. It's been a huge favorite of mine since first hearing it.

Mike

[tps607]

A great song that you have done great justice to. 'nuff said! *****