The bass and drums are significantly "punchier," giving the song a modern weight that helps it hold up next to contemporary recordings. Why It Matters
In the original, the acoustic guitars, horns, and heavy percussion often bled into one another. The Ultimate Mix gives each element its own space in the stereo field. stand_by_me_ultimate_mix_2020_john_lennon_offic...
Lennon’s voice is moved front and center. You can hear the grit and the vulnerability in his delivery more clearly than in the original 1975 master. The bass and drums are significantly "punchier," giving