The Beatles - Love (CD + Audio DVD)
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Free Music Review: Beatles - Love
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a Beatles fan and have been since day one! I love this CD.Free Music Review: This is Johnny just saying, "Good night to you all and God bless you."
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a soundtrack compilation album by The Beatles released in November 2006. It features music compiled and remixed for the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The album was produced by George Martin and his son Giles Martin, who said, "What people will be hearing on the album is a new experience, a way of re-living the whole Beatles musical lifespan in a very condensed period." Some people may object to remixed versions of Beatles songs, but I think it's great. Very tastefully done, and not too radically different to ruin the songs. Give it a listen.Free Music Review: Same music with a fresh spin
Hit: 5 Stars
I wasn't sure if I'd like this because usually, when I hear a different version of a Beatles tune (usually a cover) it's just not as good as the original.
With LOVE, the songs are a little different, but with George Martin doing the work on the remixes, it still sounds like something the Beatles might have released at the time, and it's very enjoyable.
The one song I wasn't thrilled with was gnik nus (a back tracked version of Sun King)
Free Music Review: Something Different and Special
Hit: 5 Stars
I agree with the spotlight reviews that I saw on page 1 of this site. Yes it is wonderful to hear the Beatles in ear popping, 2006, technological splendor. George Martin has always been a genious with the Beatles' music,and with his son Giles, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It's nice to know that the torch has been passed to a family member. In the hands of Giles Martin this music will continue to shine. I particularly love the tasteful string arrangement added to Harrison's Anthology version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, and George's voice sounds so clear, it tingles the spine. It is actually an emotional experience to hear, as are several of the tracks on this cd. A standout for me is, I Want to Hold Your Hand, live at the Hollywood Bowl. You can hear every note of George's guitar, and their voices sound so life like, I feel like I am sitting on the stage with them. Mind you, this is a 1964 recording of a live show, and it sounds that good. As a sonic experience, it is eons away from the 1977 Hollywood Bowl Album. I was disappointed that it was so brief. It then segues into a combo of Help and What You're Doing which is also great. If this brief snippit of the Hollwood Bowl concert is any indication, then why haven't the entire Bowl concerts from 1964 and '65 been issued on cd with this mind boggling sound quality? I understand that Apple/EMI/Capitol/Paul/etc. doesn't want to cheapen the Beatles original catalogue with too much product, and I agree with that. But please this one double or triple cd would be so lovely to have. I just don't see any reason why it hasn't been issued. It would certainly sell, especially since there are no live Beatles albums to be had...legitimently that is.
In the mean time, while I'm waiting...and waiting... for my Hollywood Bowl cd,this Love cd is a very different and welcome edition to my collection. I bought it in November while I was out doing my Christmas shopping, and played it for the first time while baking for Thanksgiving, and as any Beatle listener will tell you, it is unbelievable. My kids,ages 11 and 14(both Beatle fans since birth) couldn't believe what they were hearing. My 14 year old saying, "WHAT IS THIS?" "What did they do to the songs?" You will have to hear it to understand it. While it is not a substitute for the original cds, it is still fun to listen to. Paul and Ringo loved it and spurred the Martins on, and that's not surprising,considering the Beatles quircky sense of the absurd, and refusal to take themselves seriously. I know John and George would have been thrilled also. You will too, but don't buy this one if you don't already have the 13 original cds. Nothing can replace those cds. 'Love' is just a fun change of pace for Beatlephiles.
Free Music Review: LIKE NOTHING ELSE EVER!
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is incredible to say the least. There are no words to describe my reaction to this revised remixed body of work, but I'll give it a shot anyway.
Not only is the content beyond anything you may have already purchased or heard, specific to any pre-released Beatles compilation, but the "SUPER-QUALITY" of George Martin's immeasurable remastering of the original recordings, as well as his unique and imaginative "reorganization" of the arrangements and tracks, is of historical proportions. The quality "remastered" sound of these older tracks is amazing. No kidding.
I find it incredible that the effort put into this musical production which was from the begining, ear-marked for the Cirque du' Soleil show "Beatles Love", currently running in Las Vegas, has become somewhat of legendary piece of music, in and of itself. From begining to end this production takes you on a "Magical Mystery Tour" of sorts of all the Beatles musical contributions. All wrapped up in a tidy and concise feast for your ears. Shouldn't really surprise any of us, in light of the source material coming from one of the greatest rock bands in history.
For Beatle fans throughout the world, as well as casual admirers of the Fab Four's musical contributions, this album recolors what it was like to be around back then, as the music was being created. The big difference is in how impressive the sound quality is. Your experinces in life, love and music will all come back to you like never before.
The DVD version (I own both versions), is beyond anything you've ever heard as well, in that George Martin utilizes true 5-channel encoding adding an element of fun to the listening experience. I do prefer the CD version over the DVD version for accurate listening however, as it best recreates what the music sounded like back in the day.
Simply stated; Superb. A must have. Especially while listening in the car.
Enjoy!