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50 S U M M E R 2 0 2 2 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y 50 50 50 S U M M E R 2 0 2 2 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y TELEVISION NON-FICTION, VARIETY OR MUSIC – SERIES OR SPECIALS THE BEATLES: GET BACK PART 3 by ADAM HOWELL CAS Thanksgiving weekend 2021. I'm finishing a delicious meal with my family, but my mind is starting to drift. I'm daydreaming about the adventure I'm about to embark on—a glorious three-part event called The Beatles: Get Back. As the hour approaches, I ask if I may be excused so I can settle into a quiet room. An iPad is the only viewing source with Disney+ at my in-laws, but that's okay. Beggars can't be choosers. So, I put on my headphones. With the first frame and the familiar sound of those voices, that indelible music begins to play and joyful tears well up in my eyes. I've waited for this moment for years and now I'm completely present. Yet another thing to be thankful for on this special day. While watching Part 3—for which this prestigious award is being given—I can't help but wonder what a ride this must have been for the sound team. The magnitude of a Beatles project brings with it the responsibility of expertly capturing a moment in time with the precision of fresh eyes and ears, all while being acutely aware … this is gonna be a lot of fun. Respectfully portraying the (arguably) greatest band of all time must be both an incredible honor and a daunting task. With that, let's congratulate the winners: re-recording mixers Michael Hedges CAS, Brent Burge, and Alexis Feodoroff; Foley mixer Michael Donaldson; music mixers Giles Martin and Sam Okell; and production mixer Peter Sutton (deceased). I was given the privilege of asking the team at WingNut Films, Park Road Post Production, Sam Okell at Abbey Road, and Giles Martin some questions. Here's an in-depth look at the challenges they faced and how rewarding it has been. (Some responses are from individuals and some are facility team answers.) How did you get to this point in your career and when were you approached to work on this project? MEET THE WINNERS