The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One

LONDON (AP) — In Abbey Road’s Studio One, even a lick of paint could ruin everything.

Famous for hosting Adele, Harry Styles and U2, it’s where the scores of “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter” and “Wicked” were recorded, as well as the soundtracks of blockbuster games like “Call of Duty,” “Halo” and “Final Fantasy.” It’s also where Ryan Gosling delivered his memorable “I’m Just Ken” for “Barbie.”

Nearly a century after its opening, Studio One underwent a six-month, multimillion-pound refurbishment, with the main priority being the preservation of one very important thing: the sound.

“What we don’t want to do is change the acoustics, so every minute detail in the room has been

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