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draganm · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 8990 Location: Colorado

all these years I was convinced I really didn't like the beatles music. Recently, I picked a couple of original albums, Abbey road + Sgt Peppers, in MINT condition. I was really stoked simply for nostalgia reasons. It was until I played them that I realzed that the later Beatles albums are great musical achievements and what's bad is the SOUND coming off the recordings. thanks to Phil Spectre I can't stand the beatles.
Well it was great interest that i listened to a story on the radio about a new band that decided the try and faithfully reproduce the later Beatles music. Unlike other tribute bands which did the early Yeah-Yeah stuff, these guys wanted to tackle the complex later stuff which the Bealtes never pefromed live. According to Mcartney, the technology at the time didn't allow the complex, layered scores to be played live. fast forward to 2006 with a hand-ful of very talented guys and the music sounds really good live.
check out this video, these guys have live strings, live trumpets, pretty much the whole works. This is something I would love to see if they ever came West.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lknCpGbsJc

Phil Smith · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 7717

That's very cool! Very good for a live version.

There's a reason the Beatles are always number one on all of the greatest "whatever" lists. There's no one else that comes close.

Even though I'm a huge fan, I don't care to listen to them much anymore. I've heard all of their songs thousands of times.

garyfritz · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 12088 Location: Fort Collins, CO

Phil, have you heard the Cirque du Soleil remix for "LOVE" ? For anyone who knows the Beatles songs inside-out, it's an amazing experience. You will definitely experience musical whiplash many times during that CD. Smile

draganm · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 8990 Location: Colorado

Phil Smith · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 7717

That sound interesting Gary! I'm tempted to buy the CD. It's also available on audio DVD: http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-BEATLES-Love-CD-DVD-Cirque-du-Soleil-NEW-SEALED_W0QQitemZ310016902538QQihZ021QQcategoryZ307QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Well here you go draganm Wink

: http://cgi.ebay.com/BEATLES-LOVE-SEALED-DBL-LP-RECORD-CIRQUE-DU-SOLEIL_W0QQitemZ220195048682QQihZ012QQcategoryZ1593QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

garyfritz · Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 12088 Location: Fort Collins, CO

You can get the CD/DVD cheaper than that at Amazon, and free shipping if you toss another $8 onto the order: http://www.amazon.com/Love-CD-%2B-Audio-DVD/dp/B000JJS8TM/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2_s9_rk?ie=UTF8&s=music&s9r=8afea4c110b528c40110c03ee5ee00f7&itemPosition=2&qid=1201551399&sr=8-2

Supposedly Paul, Ringo, Yoko, and Olivia Harrison (George's widow) met with George Martin and his son (also a producer), gave them total carte blanche access to all the recording archives, and said "Make us something amazing." I think they did.

I would have loved to have first heard the music at the Cirque du Soleil performance -- the musical mashup would have added to the mindblowing surreality of most Cirque shows -- but for any Beatles fan it's well worth hearing on its own.

draganm · Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 8990 Location: Colorado

Well I hope you guys are right, vinyl is frickin expensive but the reviews on this at acoustic sounds are relly convincing. One guy even said it sounds betetr than Let it Be Naked

http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=36570

Customer Reviews (4.71 Stars) 14 person(s) rated this product.

MASTERPEICE posted on 03/15/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: Nick
THIS IS A MUST HAVE!!!! I would say that this album could be for anyone fan or not to appreciate the ingenious works that 4 young chaps pulled off in 10 years. I CANNOT WAIT ANY longer for it to come out on vinyl so i can fully appreciate it.

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best Beatles vinyl i've heard posted on 05/13/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: alan nix
finally, superior analog production of Beatles masters. Better than "let it be, naked". Certainly superior to Japanese pressings that are cut from digital sources. I've yet to figure out the purpose of the Japanese pressings. "love" is worthy of all Beatles/analog fans.

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The Beatles Are Love posted on 06/04/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: Eric
I thought I'd put on my headphones to check out this album briefly but an hour later I'm sitting on the floor mesmerized by the unbelievable beauty that has unfolded before my very ears. George Martin is genious, as were those 4 talented mop-tops from Liverpool. We are all so very fortunate that they all spent time together creating these masterpieces for us. Rejoice: The Beatles live on!

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Wonderful LP posted on 06/12/2007
5 Stars

A must have for any Beatles fan, particularly if you have seen "Love" in person. Highly recommended.

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A Great Piece of Vinyl posted on 06/14/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: Dave C.
Even if you don't care for the Beatles this is a must have.

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Beatles "Love"....an orgasmic delight posted on 06/25/2007
5 Stars

If you are a Beatles fan, this re-engineered compilation is for you. The quality of the recording itself is worth the money. George Martin, once again, shows us just how instrumental he was with the Beatles sound.
A Must have for any Beatles lover. An absolute gem!!!!!

Andy Cardillo

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What a joy! posted on 07/23/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: Tim
What a joy to hear these classic Beatles tunes remastered and mixed into this new release. The continuity of the entire release is magical and to hear it with the warmth of vinyl is mesmerizing.

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There is a God! posted on 07/24/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: Pied Piper
I suspect this was mixed and mastered in high rez digital but regardless, the sound thrashes the original pop mixes; and the artistic license taken is refreshing. Now... to remix the entire Beatles catalogue all analogue to vinyl with this level of integrity, and forget the vocals in one channel and the instruments in the other mistake.

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Don't Hesitate...Get this Record! posted on 08/07/2007
5 Stars

I was skeptical as ....well, anyone who loves the Beatles music. But, to keep this short, what an incredible job ! Hats off to both George and Giles Martin. A fast paced walk down memory lane that gave me goosebumps at times. The entire package is stunning, but the vinyl is some of the most incredible i've ever heard. You will be reminded why you hate 16 bit CD's, mpg's..etc after hearing this. Don't hesitate...get this VINYL album!

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Recording as Great as the Music posted on 09/04/2007
5 Stars

This record is "Outstanding." The quality of the recording is equal to the quality of the music. Highly recommended!!

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Love The Beatles, Hate the title posted on 09/15/2007
5 Stars

Being a Cirque employee, I was at the opening night party with the remaining Beatles, the widows and kids as well as everyone else involved in this project - HELL YA! The show is great and the mix is awesome, even though I am a purist with all the original vinyl. I am disappointed with the title. It was either that or "The Boys", either way you're stuck with a great album/show and a bad title. Enough ranting, just buy it already.....and go see the show.

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LOVE the Beatles posted on 10/25/2007
5 Stars
Reviewer: Kent Paris
My life changed the evening of February 9, 1964. Not quite twelve years old, I sat transfixed before our old, Magnavox black and white television as Ed Sullivan introduced the Beatles. It may as well have been a private concert just for me. As they strummed their guitars and sang, I was swept away to some other place that is still hard for me to explain to this day some forty years later. I stood on tiptoes awaiting the release of each new single or LP. As a Beatle purist, the notion of molesting their songs was repugnant. I was skeptical when LOVE hit the scene. I'm pleased to say that I visited my happy place listening to LOVE. The choral opening, Because, grabbed me from the outset. It's a fresh experience with familiar old friends. A worthy journey. 40+ years later, I LOVE the Beatles.

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Everything was great, a true pleasure to listen to. posted on 11/28/2007
5 Stars

I received my order in record time, well packaged and in immaculate condition. The added documents - full color booklet and other artwork increased my pleasure exponentially. I already owned the CD, but once again found that - Vinyl Rules!

emdawgz1 · Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 7949

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:08 am Post subject:

Man reading all those post's about vinyl gave me a stiffy. Mmmmm Analog.....