Inside George Harrison’s Magical Friar Park Studio!

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Video Description: Step into the magical world of Friar Park Studios, the legendary recording haven built by George Harrison in his Victorian neo-Gothic mansion in Henley-on-Thames. This video takes you on a journey through the history and charm of F.P.S.H.O.T. (Friar Park Studio, Henley-on-Thames), established in 1972 as a state-of-the-art 16-track studio that once rivaled Abbey Road. Explore how this private creative sanctuary, set within the whimsical 30-acre estate featuring gardens, grottoes, and a replica Matterhorn, became the heart of Harrison’s post-Beatles career. From recording iconic albums like Living in the Material World, Dark Horse, and Cloud Nine to hosting sessions for The Traveling Wilburys and The Beatles’ 1995 Anthology project, Friar Park Studios was a hub of musical innovation. Discover the studio’s unique design, its role as Dark Horse Records’ headquarters, and the personal touch Harrison infused into the space, blending Victorian aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. With rare insights into the estate’s eccentric history, from Sir Frank Crisp’s quirky designs to Harrison’s restoration of its gardens, this video celebrates the legacy of a musical icon and his cherished creative retreat. #FriarPark #GeorgeHarrison #FPSHOT #Beatles #DarkHorseRecords #RecordingStudio #MusicHistory #HenleyOnThames #VictorianMansion #LivingInTheMaterialWorld #CloudNine #TravelingWilburys #BeatlesAnthology #MusicProduction #StudioDesign #NeoGothic #GardenHistory #SirFrankCrisp #AllThingsMustPass #CrackerboxPalace #RaviShankar #MusicLegacy #RockHistory #HarrisonEstate #VintageStudio #MusicalInspiration #BritishMusic #ClassicRock #1970sMusic #IconicStudios Please Like, Share, and Subscribe. Sponsor: CampfireShoppe.com (Candles, Teas, Herbal Supplements for Sleep & Relaxation & High Blood Pressure) Check out my other channels: https://www.youtube.com/ @StrangeHistoryX https://www.youtube.com/ @CrimeTimeCafe https://www.youtube.com/ @BeatlePeopleX https://www.youtube.com/ @MusicHistoryX ★☆★ CONNECT WITH ME ★☆★ https://linktr.ee/StrangeHistorySociety