Bonus Remix of The Beatles THINK FOR YOURSELF | What If The Double-Tracking Only Hit The Choruses?

The most common criticism I receive on my remixes usually comes when I remove a double-tracked vocal—like I did in my first remix of "Think For Yourself" (watch here    • The Beatles Like You've Never Heard 'THINK...   ). The response to that version was sharply divided: some listeners really liked it, others really didn’t.

With this new remix of the remix, I’ve tried to find a middle ground—and surprisingly, it seems to have worked out quite well. I owe a big thank-you to one of my listeners and commenters, @painfullyhonesttech, who suggested this intriguing idea: what if the vocal were only double-tracked during the choruses? That instantly clicked with me. It felt like a great way to bring more vocal variety to the track and address some of the thinness that can come with an entirely single-tracked vocal. It was a really cool suggestion!

This new version is identical to my first remix—except during the choruses, where George’s vocal returns to its original hard-panned left and right double-tracked placement, just like in the official stereo mix. However, I made one more change: Paul’s accompanying harmony vocal, which is also double-tracked in the original mix, has been moved to the center as a single track. I thought it would be interesting to position Paul’s vocal right between George’s two voices. It adds a nice symmetrical balance.

Here are the other changes that also appear in the first remix:

Bass and drums have been brought to the center, restoring the missing foundation and anchoring the stereo spread. There’s also more subtle separation within the drums themselves. The tambourine and maracas, originally hard-panned to the right, now sit just right of center, blending more naturally with the rest of the percussion.

The electric piano—once quiet and far right—is now more present and centered, contributing an energetic rhythmic pulse. The rhythm guitar remains on the left but is now clearer, no longer masked by bass and drums.

“Think For Yourself,” a George Harrison composition, was recorded in one day—November 8, 1965—as the band rushed to finish Rubber Soul in time for a Christmas release. It’s especially notable for being The Beatles’ first use of a fuzz guitar or fuzz bass. Snippets of the group rehearsing its vocal harmonies were even used in the Yellow Submarine film: “And you’ve got time to rectify all the things that you should.”

I’ve always believed that Rubber Soul has the most to gain from modern remixing. Many fans consider it The Beatles’ best album, yet it has lived with a strangely unbalanced mix for nearly 60 years. I hope these changes bring a more open, natural stereo soundstage—especially noticeable with headphones.

For comparisons, here's the link to my first remix with 100% single-tracked vocals:    • The Beatles Like You've Never Heard 'THINK...  

Feel free to leave your thoughts on either video—but please be respectful. Everyone hears things differently, and each person’s perspective is shaped by their own background and experience.

I know this isn’t a brand-new remix of a different Beatles song, but I thought this would be a fun experiment—especially for those of you who enjoy diving a bit deeper into Beatles mixing history. For those who don’t, I appreciate your patience. Either way, thanks so much for listening!