Beatles new Let It Be-- gggggggreat!!!!

Heard some bits on R4's Today prog this AM and an very much looking forward to getting the CD - what's the release date anyone?

"Excellent Smithers" . . . November 17th is the release date Dobbin. I have it on pre-order and can't wait to get my greedy musical hands on it.

PS. You do Tony the Tiger proud RichyH.

Maxx Bass-what and who is Tony the Tiger?

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Originally posted by RICHYH:
Maxx Bass-what and who is Tony the Tiger?

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Who is Tony The Tiger??? Where have you been man, Don't you have breakfast in Wheels???

Does anybody know a US release date ?

Thanks

Jeff A

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Originally posted by Paul A B:
Strange how they thought of doing this just before the run up to Christmas.

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Must be a coincidence.....

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Were The Beatles successful over there?

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Not after Lennon suggested they were more popular than Jesus.

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You mean Jesus, son of G.

(who obviously is not as popular because he A didn't suffer B makes us suffer; even Simon & Garfunkel were more popular than G.)

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Originally posted by Jeff Anderson:
Does anybody know a US release date ?

Thanks

Jeff A

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This coming Tuesday, November 18. Can't wait.

Heard a snippet of de-Spectorized Let It Be on the radio and it was positively majestic, much more so in a genuine way than when Spector gave it faux majesty with the orchestra and chorus. Powerful guitar solo and soulful organ is plenty, thank you.

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Originally posted by Paul A B:
Strange how they thought of doing this just before the run up to Christmas.

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Yes ... god forbid they should be smart businessmen as well as genius artists.

I don't know about you, but this is when I'd release my album if I were even a fraction as well known as they are ... wouldn't you?

And half of them are dead too! Like jesus good business men to the last ..and after.

Max Bass, sorry to be so slow I get it now, thanks rasher. (I was thinking what does a bloke called Tony the tiger have to do with the Beatles- let it be). I gave myself a slap. cheers.

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Originally posted by John C:
And half of them are dead too! Like jesus good business men to the last ..and after.

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Well, the other two are just looking out for their mates' estates. That's what friends are for.

I have bought the LP; lovely dark, hesvy vinyl; sounds great, the songs themselves stand up really well and I can highly recommend this if you have any interest in The Beatles

Regards

Mike

On the Yellow Brick Road and happy

Ditto Tom. I got my copy today. This was one of the first albums I ever owned. Know it like the back of me hand. I thought the old arrangements were fine but this version (for me) turns the wick up on everything I love about these recordings and with no real downside, except maybe for the omission of "Dirty Maggie Mae" which always made me chuckle, but you can't really complain when you get that stunning version of "don't let me down" instead.

It's hard to believe that their hearts weren't in it. They certainly had me fooled. Still do.

Peace brothers

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It's hard to believe that their hearts weren't in it. They certainly had me fooled. Still do.

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Agree, strongly.

Too often, when there is conflict among members in an artistic collaboration, it is assumed by those outside (and sometimes even inside), therefore, that "their hearts weren't in it," when actually they couldn't have quelled their hearts had they wanted to. Music, and great music all the more so, is large enough to contain it all: the tension and rancor and their brotherly history and love and friendship. Not to mention their alchemical symbiosis as true artistic geniuses. Many, if not most, of the greatest artistic partnerships are rife with conflict. Art wins out.

It is fantastic although you have to be a fan to get the most out of it. A couple of the songs are a little bit weak but the whole hangs together. I really like the song 'Dig..', always have, even though the lyrics are rubbish it just has a great feel and even better vocal. I wonder how long it will be before the whole back catalogue gets the treatment?

gggggggreat indeed!

It's as if the red velvet curtain has been lifted to reveal the musicians and their music. This album now sounds so powerful and it rocks and "boogies" in all the right places. A very strong recommendation and one that I think holds up on its own even if you are not a Beatles fan.
"The long and winding road" is the single most dramatically changed track. IMHO it is missing the orchestral arrangement and sounds a little incomplete. Bloated Phil Spector arrangement not withstanding. Maybe this is only because I well know the original, and it would of been nice if the original had been included as The alternate track, as is done in so many of the jazz reisues.

Regards, Max

Just had a cursory listen in the truck.
Sounds like they put the master tapes on a pile of wrongly set up Mana and pressed play. Especially on Long n' Winding.

But seriously, it's good fun.

Waiting for the wallofsound orchestral mix of Meet the Beatles.

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It is fantastic ... I wonder how long it will be before the whole back catalogue gets the treatment?

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If you mean that they would release other albums in basic track form, I don't think that would ever happen. This was a unique case in that the original desire was to make a "get back to basics" album, but it was subsequently defiled by Phil Spector. This release simply restores the aesthetic intent.

Perfect time to distance from Phil Spector, don't you think?

Will we also see a "Best of" release by a Jackson 4?

Sorry I should have been more explicit, by the 'treatment' I meant remastering. Whatever the rights an wrongs of the 'Naked' project the sound quality has been a revelation and it would be great to hear Sgt Pepper et al in all their glory. It would be very heavy on the wallet though.

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Just had a cursory listen in the truck.
Sounds like they put the master tapes on a pile of wrongly set up Mana and pressed play. Especially on Long n' Winding.

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I would be very happy if the "system" in my car sounded anywhere near as if M**a had been involved. Even a wrongly set up one would be an improvement!

JohanR

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Originally posted by woodface:
Sorry I should have been more explicit, by the 'treatment' I meant remastering. Whatever the rights an wrongs of the 'Naked' project the sound quality has been a revelation and it would be great to hear Sgt Pepper et al in all their glory. It would be very heavy on the wallet though.

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I am waiting to hear from Diverse Vinyl on the following:-

Have you discovered if the EMI Japenese Pressings are Digital Masters? (mind you I dont know if the Analog would be any good now if they exist)
Are they 180g?
Have you listened to any yet and are they ok/Good/2D4?

I will keep you posted

If they are 2D4 then it's £430 from Diverse

If anyone else has any of these LP's from Diverse, please report

Denis

Hi Denis

Any news on the above?

Regards

Mike

On the Yellow Brick Road and happy