During the mid-1960s, while achieving unprecedented chart success, the Beatles immersed themselves in classical music, learning from influential composers like Karlheinz Stockhausen and John Cage. Paul McCartney attended lectures and sought collaboration with composers such as Delia Derbyshire. These experiences shaped the Beatles' innovative approach to songwriting, notably influencing tracks like 'I Am the Walrus', which adopted the randomization technique inspired by Cage's work 'Radio Music'. This connection to classical music enhanced the Beatles' reputation as a groundbreaking band.
In the mid-1960s, the Beatles engaged with classical music's most audacious composers, which helped cement their status as influential artists.
McCartney's experiences with composers like Stockhausen and Cage impacted the Beatles' creative process, leading to innovative songs such as 'I Am the Walrus'.
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