The Beatles' "Love"
Posted by: graham55 on 31 October 2006
According to the new edition of Mojo, this is a great development of the Beatles' output. Has anyone heard it, in order to express a reasoned view?
Graham
Graham
Posted on: 23 November 2006 by bishopla
quote:Originally posted by bhazen:
I saw the Cirque Love show in Vegas last summer; it was a very emotional experience. The visuals were amazing, including actual Beatles on-screen, very imaginative stage/wire action as only Cirque du Soleil can do, and the 5.1 mix coming through a fabbo sound system which included speakers in the headrests of the seats, augmenting the main speakers in the ceiling and all around. At the risk of maudlinity, I was almost in tears several times; and in every "act" of the show there was some combination of action and soundtrack that took my breath away. I was prepared for disappointment, for a normal(?) sort of Las Vegas "entertainment"; but this show was very well done; something very special. (You'll notice that several of the tracks are labelled as "transitions", indicating points where the "in the round" stage was moved, or lowered/raised on lifts to ready the next bit.)
The stereo mix is good, but you must hear the 5.1 mix - it's revelatory.
Cheers,
Bruce
I just purchased tickets for mid March. Thanks for the show review. I can't wait.
Cheers,
Larry
Posted on: 25 November 2006 by bhazen
Now I hope Apple/EMI get on with finally remastering the canonical Beatles catalog.
Or dogalog.
Or dogalog.
Posted on: 25 November 2006 by Ian Marcos
quote:Originally posted by bishopla:
WOW, Amazing, Brillant..
I "LOVE" it,
Larry
Yes,
It's superb. The dynamics are fantastic. If only we could get this production quality on more CD's.
Regards,
Ian
Posted on: 25 November 2006 by fred simon
quote:Originally posted by graham55:
I don't think that the mashed up Strawberry Fields Forever is a patch on the original
Not sure what you meant by "a patch on the original," but it's Lennon's demo of the song morphing into the fully realized track we all know and love. Works for me!
Fred
Posted on: 25 November 2006 by nicnaim
Just picked up a copy today.
The first listen felt a bit wrong, probably spending too much time analysing what was going on I suspect. In fact aside from the fantastic riff to Revolution I was distinctly underwhelmed and disappointed. Stars on 45, was what came to mind
The wife sat down and listened to the second spin and was singing along straight away. I started to hear what was new, rather than feel as if the originals, that we know and love, had been violated.
It will take a bit longer to get used to this new version, almost like re-writing history, but certainly reminds you of what an amazing back catalog of songs they left.
Regards
Nic
The first listen felt a bit wrong, probably spending too much time analysing what was going on I suspect. In fact aside from the fantastic riff to Revolution I was distinctly underwhelmed and disappointed. Stars on 45, was what came to mind
The wife sat down and listened to the second spin and was singing along straight away. I started to hear what was new, rather than feel as if the originals, that we know and love, had been violated.
It will take a bit longer to get used to this new version, almost like re-writing history, but certainly reminds you of what an amazing back catalog of songs they left.
Regards
Nic
Posted on: 25 November 2006 by nicnaim
Third play, with volume cranked up higher than normal at this time of night.
Starting to really enjoy this, now that the shock of the new is wearing off a little. Extremely cleverly mixed in some areas. Enjoying identifying the origin of the various parts.
Nic
Starting to really enjoy this, now that the shock of the new is wearing off a little. Extremely cleverly mixed in some areas. Enjoying identifying the origin of the various parts.
Nic
Posted on: 25 November 2006 by fred simon
quote:Originally posted by nicnaim:
Third play, with volume cranked up higher than normal at this time of night.
Starting to really enjoy this, now that the shock of the new is wearing off a little.
Nic ... volume cranked, yes, but don't forget the bong!
I love Love!
Fred
Posted on: 26 November 2006 by northpole
I listened to it last night for the first time - there are some beuatiful moments throughout - what a repertoire the Martins had to choose from. The sinlge most thing which really stood out to me on first hearing was the clarity of the vocals - not just because of remastering, but also because of the effort made by the Beatles as they sang - just incredible.
Peter
Peter
Posted on: 26 November 2006 by nicnaim
Fred,
Recent trip to Amsterdam involved rather more of this type of activity than is sensible at my age! When in Rome etc....
Regards
Nic
Recent trip to Amsterdam involved rather more of this type of activity than is sensible at my age! When in Rome etc....
Regards
Nic
quote:Originally posted by fred simon:quote:Originally posted by nicnaim:
Third play, with volume cranked up higher than normal at this time of night.
Starting to really enjoy this, now that the shock of the new is wearing off a little.
Nic ... volume cranked, yes, but don't forget the bong!
I love Love!
Fred
Posted on: 26 November 2006 by fred simon
quote:Originally posted by nicnaim:
Recent trip to Amsterdam involved rather more of this type of activity than is sensible at my age! When in Rome etc....
Sensible, shmensible! Robert Altman just died at 81 ... his age certainly never gave him pause.
Fred
Posted on: 26 November 2006 by fishski13
spark...gurggle...snigger....cough.
PACE
PACE
Posted on: 27 November 2006 by Rockingdoc
Well I'm obviously on my own here, but this is a desecration to my ears. I can't hear single musical change that has done anything but harm to the originals.
I'd still like decent re-masters of the originals though.
I'd still like decent re-masters of the originals though.
Posted on: 27 November 2006 by Bruce Woodhouse
Here's a thing.
I love music. I do not own a Beatles album however, and I've never really wanted to. Rather like looking at The Mona Lisa I thought, too familiar and hard to see beyond the hype and appreciate the actual art.
However everything I read about this new album (and the online sample) makes me think I might buy it.
Desecration to the fans maybe, but perhaps an update that will bring new listeners too?
Bruce
I love music. I do not own a Beatles album however, and I've never really wanted to. Rather like looking at The Mona Lisa I thought, too familiar and hard to see beyond the hype and appreciate the actual art.
However everything I read about this new album (and the online sample) makes me think I might buy it.
Desecration to the fans maybe, but perhaps an update that will bring new listeners too?
Bruce
Posted on: 27 November 2006 by Sloop John B
I've just had one listen to my copy.
Up to Strawberry Fields Forever I was thinking a bit along the "stars on 45" line.
The next few tracks were indeed interesting and I quite enjoyed the whole experience.
A few of the between track additions were doodling to my ears.
I think they should have taken it further though, there was too much that was the same or nearly the same.
Was I the only one expecting to hear "she came in through the bathroom window" in the middle of "A Day in the Life".
It shows up once again that the Beatles catalogue could benefit hugely from a full remix from the masters.
So overall I like it but it certainly wont change my mind about margarine.
SJB
Up to Strawberry Fields Forever I was thinking a bit along the "stars on 45" line.
The next few tracks were indeed interesting and I quite enjoyed the whole experience.
A few of the between track additions were doodling to my ears.
I think they should have taken it further though, there was too much that was the same or nearly the same.
Was I the only one expecting to hear "she came in through the bathroom window" in the middle of "A Day in the Life".
It shows up once again that the Beatles catalogue could benefit hugely from a full remix from the masters.
So overall I like it but it certainly wont change my mind about margarine.
SJB
Posted on: 28 November 2006 by Van the man
Thrilled to bits with it, well done george and son, how about the same kind of work on maybe a solo basis beatle by beatle ? maybe starting with john? could just imagine cold turkey fading into woman 
Posted on: 29 November 2006 by Bruce Woodhouse
I bought my copy and had it on all evening. Gosh it sounds fresh! Found myself suprised how they 'rock' too (sounding like the departed Alan Freeman here).
I have a feeling that I liked the less 'fiddled' with tracks most but I reckon this beat combo have a good career ahead. Did they record anything else?
Pathetic isn't it, 'discovering' The Beatles at my age!
Bruce
I have a feeling that I liked the less 'fiddled' with tracks most but I reckon this beat combo have a good career ahead. Did they record anything else?
Pathetic isn't it, 'discovering' The Beatles at my age!
Bruce
Posted on: 29 November 2006 by Derek Wright
"Pathetic isn't it, 'discovering' The Beatles at my age!"
or lamenting a misspent youth <g>
or lamenting a misspent youth <g>
Posted on: 29 November 2006 by Bruce Woodhouse
actually I lament the fact that I did not misspend mine enough, but that is another matter!
Posted on: 29 November 2006 by Steve S1
quote:actually I lament the fact that I did not misspend mine enough, but that is another matter!
Never too late. I am enjoying a properly misspent middle age, for which my youth was just practice.
Regards,
Steve.
Posted on: 01 December 2006 by Guido Fawkes
Excellent album - really enjoying it. I bought it with some reservation, but I'm glad I bought it. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I'd love to see the entire catalogue remastered - I really like the recent Yellow Submarine and Let It Be (Naked) albums too. The Beatles music is one I never tire of.
Why do the two greatest groups I've ever heard come from the same part of this small island?
I'd love to see the entire catalogue remastered - I really like the recent Yellow Submarine and Let It Be (Naked) albums too. The Beatles music is one I never tire of.
Why do the two greatest groups I've ever heard come from the same part of this small island?
Posted on: 01 December 2006 by JWM
As with so many things, ROTF has found the words for me too!
I have just listened to this for the first time all the way through.
Very enjoyable, I thought. Yes, it's a technical souffle, but that it can be done to such a high quality level at all is surely tribute to the quality of George Martin's original production work, not least?
Roll on redoing all of the Beatles 'real' albums, Sir George (or do I mean Martin jnr...?)
james
I have just listened to this for the first time all the way through.
Very enjoyable, I thought. Yes, it's a technical souffle, but that it can be done to such a high quality level at all is surely tribute to the quality of George Martin's original production work, not least?
Roll on redoing all of the Beatles 'real' albums, Sir George (or do I mean Martin jnr...?)
james
Posted on: 01 December 2006 by BigH47
quote:Why do the two greatest groups I've ever heard come from the same part of this small island?
Beatles and Jerry and the Pacemakers?
Posted on: 03 December 2006 by Guido Fawkes
It was these 5 lads that shook the Wirral
alternatively, it could be
alternatively, it could be
Posted on: 05 December 2006 by Shayman
quote:
Why do the two greatest groups I've ever heard come from the same part of this small island?
One group released 12 of the best and most innovative albums of the last 60 years, have screaming fans following them where ever they go and are classed as demi-Gods by most right minded musicians and music aficionados......and the other is the Beatles.
Jonathan
Posted on: 12 December 2006 by Malky
I admit, I resisted this until now. Fearing, at worst, an Anthology 3 type curio, Interesting to hear once then down the trade-in shop. At best a compilation of songs I've already got.
However, it has blown me away. Storming stuff, it definitely brings something new to the party. Where the hell did those horns on Drive My Car come from?
However, it has blown me away. Storming stuff, it definitely brings something new to the party. Where the hell did those horns on Drive My Car come from?