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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
9 BEATLES CLIPS IN HONOR OF 09 09 09
Curated by Don Rose
Yes, 09 09 09 is upon us. Upwards of 100 radio stations nationwide are planning Beatle-related programming and events on September 9 - including LA's own K-Earth 101 at the Grove from 5 to 10am, and Amoeba in Hollywood hosting trivia contests, an auction, and tunes spun by Chris Carter - host of America's longest running Beatle show, "Breakfast with the Beatles" (which airs 8-11am Sundays on KLOS here in Los Angeles). Many stores across the land are getting into the act, opening early and planning events around the new Beatles product being released on the 9th. Yep, it seems Beatlemania is back, for a new generation -- as well as for those who woke up at the dawning of the Age of Aquarius and don't mind buying their favorite reel-to-reel/album/45/cassette/CD again. (But rest assured, it will sound much better, and the CD booklets are upgraded with more content, and early buyers get a free mini "making-of" documentary with each new disc.)
In honor of 9-9-09, I've collected 9 Beatle videos, presented below. The first two give an overview of what fans can expect product-wise (newly remastered albums, 2 new boxsets, and the first-ever Beatles video game featuring 45 songs -- 1 of which is a mystery!), then come some other rare and/or fun clips from various phases of the band's career. (I even threw in a couple of short, um, "creative edit" tunes.) Enjoy!
THE BEATLES REMASTERED 2009 PROMO
Title says it all. Okay, here's more: "On September 9, 2009, after a nearly 22-year wait, digitally remastered versions of all of the Beatles studio albums will be released... Each album will feature the track listings and artwork as it was originally released in the U.K. and come with expanded booklets including original and newly written liner notes and rare photos. For a limited time, each of the Fab Fours 12 proper albums will be embedded with a brief documentary about its making. The re-releases will include the Beatles 12 studio albums and Magical Mystery Tour as well as Past Masters Vol. I and II, which will be packaged as one collection. All 14 discs will be available with a DVD of the documentaries in a stereo box set, and a set titled The Beatles in Mono featuring 10 discs will also be released."
Full Article by Rolling Stone: http://bit.ly/r6t0J.
The clip below gives a quick overview of what's coming album-wise on 09 09 09,
plus snippets of 3 Beatles "music videos": Help, Hello Goodbye, Get Back.
THE BEATLES: ROCK BAND INTRO (Cinematic Trailer) HD
Visually creative and stunning graphics, especially as the trailer progresses.
I got goosebumps. Watch in HD for maximum trippiness.
THE BEATLES ON SWEDISH TV
Love, love, LOVE this one. VERY good sound - you can actually hear the vocals clearly. Those Swedes are so polite, they only scream during the breaks - how nice! Video quality is good as well. The setting even looks a little like the Cavern Club. The YouTube poster's notes say: 'Footage of a concert filmed for Sweden television in 1963. Songs are, "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Long Tall Sally".' One of the best early-Beatles clips I've ever seen.
THE BEATLES "EXTREMELY RARE FOOTAGE"
I love this collection. Simply gear. Stitches together rare clips of the Fabs with VERY good sound, and mostly decent video quality. Yes, you can actually HEAR the band's vocals on the song clips presented. There is also a nice press conference clip around the middle of this compilation, and it ends with "Let It Be"-era rehearsal footage of the Beatles working out "Get Back" and "Love You Blue". Must see! (Note: there's also a "Part 2" to this -- also fun, but not quite as good as Part 1.)
"I AM THE WALRUS" HD - PROMO VIDEO
Arguably the most avant-garde Beatles song ever (certainly in the top five). YouTube description: 'The Beatles sent this and the "Hello Goodbye" promo to the Ed Sullivan Show in 1967. It was also released as a B-side Single for "Hello Goodbye" in 1967. If You Choose to watch this video in high quality you will be watching it in 1080p HD with High Definition Sound As Well.' True, true: the sound and visuals are superb. Turn it up, blow it up, play on HQ. By the way, it says this was posted by "AppleCorpLtd" so, for once, it appears we are getting a clip straight from Beatle HQ.
"LADY MADONNA" HD - PROMO VIDEO
Lennon muttonchops period! YouTube description: "The Beatles released this Lennon/McCartney Song as an A-Side Single in 1968. This is the official video converted to 1080p HD if you choose to watch in high quality." Once again, "AppleCorpLtd" posted this, so I gotta believe it is the real deal. Play it on HQ and blow it up; looks and sounds excellent. Lots of quick cuts, funny shots, weird angles. MTV 13 years before MTV!
GEORGE HARRISON: "I'M THE MAN"
This quickie makes me laugh. What can I say. Love what the person who posted it says: "This George Harrison composition was left off the Revolver album as the lyrics were considered narcissistic by the other band members." Love you too, ProTools!
FORGOTTEN SINGLE: "I DON'T LIKE YOU"
Look, certain things get to me. Once again, this was an LOL experience (okay, LMFAO) when I played this one and then read the description: "One of the Fabs' less successful efforts, this ditty stalled at number 22 in the UK charts."
"REAL LOVE" (BEATLES ANTHOLOGY VIDEO)
This last one made me cry a bit when I first saw it. Wonderful clip-montage video. I loved when someone (Paul?) bends over to hug George. This song has the distinction of being the last official Beatles single. And the two words in the title truly sum up what we loved about the band - they were always real, and all about love.
Yes, 09 09 09 is upon us. Upwards of 100 radio stations nationwide are planning Beatle-related programming and events on September 9 - including LA's own K-Earth 101 at the Grove from 5 to 10am, and Amoeba in Hollywood hosting trivia contests, an auction, and tunes spun by Chris Carter - host of America's longest running Beatle show, "Breakfast with the Beatles" (which airs 8-11am Sundays on KLOS here in Los Angeles). Many stores across the land are getting into the act, opening early and planning events around the new Beatles product being released on the 9th. Yep, it seems Beatlemania is back, for a new generation -- as well as for those who woke up at the dawning of the Age of Aquarius and don't mind buying their favorite reel-to-reel/album/45/cassette/CD again. (But rest assured, it will sound much better, and the CD booklets are upgraded with more content, and early buyers get a free mini "making-of" documentary with each new disc.)
In honor of 9-9-09, I've collected 9 Beatle videos, presented below. The first two give an overview of what fans can expect product-wise (newly remastered albums, 2 new boxsets, and the first-ever Beatles video game featuring 45 songs -- 1 of which is a mystery!), then come some other rare and/or fun clips from various phases of the band's career. (I even threw in a couple of short, um, "creative edit" tunes.) Enjoy!
THE BEATLES REMASTERED 2009 PROMO
Title says it all. Okay, here's more: "On September 9, 2009, after a nearly 22-year wait, digitally remastered versions of all of the Beatles studio albums will be released... Each album will feature the track listings and artwork as it was originally released in the U.K. and come with expanded booklets including original and newly written liner notes and rare photos. For a limited time, each of the Fab Fours 12 proper albums will be embedded with a brief documentary about its making. The re-releases will include the Beatles 12 studio albums and Magical Mystery Tour as well as Past Masters Vol. I and II, which will be packaged as one collection. All 14 discs will be available with a DVD of the documentaries in a stereo box set, and a set titled The Beatles in Mono featuring 10 discs will also be released."
Full Article by Rolling Stone: http://bit.ly/r6t0J.
The clip below gives a quick overview of what's coming album-wise on 09 09 09,
plus snippets of 3 Beatles "music videos": Help, Hello Goodbye, Get Back.
THE BEATLES: ROCK BAND INTRO (Cinematic Trailer) HD
Visually creative and stunning graphics, especially as the trailer progresses.
I got goosebumps. Watch in HD for maximum trippiness.
THE BEATLES ON SWEDISH TV
Love, love, LOVE this one. VERY good sound - you can actually hear the vocals clearly. Those Swedes are so polite, they only scream during the breaks - how nice! Video quality is good as well. The setting even looks a little like the Cavern Club. The YouTube poster's notes say: 'Footage of a concert filmed for Sweden television in 1963. Songs are, "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Long Tall Sally".' One of the best early-Beatles clips I've ever seen.
THE BEATLES "EXTREMELY RARE FOOTAGE"
I love this collection. Simply gear. Stitches together rare clips of the Fabs with VERY good sound, and mostly decent video quality. Yes, you can actually HEAR the band's vocals on the song clips presented. There is also a nice press conference clip around the middle of this compilation, and it ends with "Let It Be"-era rehearsal footage of the Beatles working out "Get Back" and "Love You Blue". Must see! (Note: there's also a "Part 2" to this -- also fun, but not quite as good as Part 1.)
"I AM THE WALRUS" HD - PROMO VIDEO
Arguably the most avant-garde Beatles song ever (certainly in the top five). YouTube description: 'The Beatles sent this and the "Hello Goodbye" promo to the Ed Sullivan Show in 1967. It was also released as a B-side Single for "Hello Goodbye" in 1967. If You Choose to watch this video in high quality you will be watching it in 1080p HD with High Definition Sound As Well.' True, true: the sound and visuals are superb. Turn it up, blow it up, play on HQ. By the way, it says this was posted by "AppleCorpLtd" so, for once, it appears we are getting a clip straight from Beatle HQ.
"LADY MADONNA" HD - PROMO VIDEO
Lennon muttonchops period! YouTube description: "The Beatles released this Lennon/McCartney Song as an A-Side Single in 1968. This is the official video converted to 1080p HD if you choose to watch in high quality." Once again, "AppleCorpLtd" posted this, so I gotta believe it is the real deal. Play it on HQ and blow it up; looks and sounds excellent. Lots of quick cuts, funny shots, weird angles. MTV 13 years before MTV!
GEORGE HARRISON: "I'M THE MAN"
This quickie makes me laugh. What can I say. Love what the person who posted it says: "This George Harrison composition was left off the Revolver album as the lyrics were considered narcissistic by the other band members." Love you too, ProTools!
FORGOTTEN SINGLE: "I DON'T LIKE YOU"
Look, certain things get to me. Once again, this was an LOL experience (okay, LMFAO) when I played this one and then read the description: "One of the Fabs' less successful efforts, this ditty stalled at number 22 in the UK charts."
"REAL LOVE" (BEATLES ANTHOLOGY VIDEO)
This last one made me cry a bit when I first saw it. Wonderful clip-montage video. I loved when someone (Paul?) bends over to hug George. This song has the distinction of being the last official Beatles single. And the two words in the title truly sum up what we loved about the band - they were always real, and all about love.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
TIME DEMOS BEATLES ROCK BAND: A FAB REVIEW OF NEW GAME
Below is an excellent videoverview of the new BEATLES ROCK BAND,
courtesy of TIME magazine. The game is due out on a date that's
easy to remember: 09 09 09 - same day the all-new remastered
Beatles CDs are to be released as well.
Say it with me, Beatlemaniacs:
"Number 9... number 9... number 9...."
courtesy of TIME magazine. The game is due out on a date that's
easy to remember: 09 09 09 - same day the all-new remastered
Beatles CDs are to be released as well.
Say it with me, Beatlemaniacs:
"Number 9... number 9... number 9...."
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
JUN 16: CAPITOL/EMI RELEASES "LET IT ROLL", NEW CAREER-SPANNING COMPILATION OF GEORGE HARRISON SOLO SONGS; ALBUM ALSO ON iTUNES WITH RARE BONUS TRACK
by Don Rose
Capitol/EMI released "Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison" on CD and digitally on June 16, 2009. The new album is Harrison’s first ever career-spanning solo hits collection and also includes live tracks from his 1971 all-star Concert For Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden.
As music legend, George was recently celebrated with a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in tandem with this special event (which brought out Paul McCartney and Tom Hanks, among many others) Capitol/EMI has now given fans of the "Quiet Beatle" a fantastic new collection of Harrisongs.
"Let It Roll" features digitally remastered tracks in deluxe packaging, including an extensive booklet with previously unseen and rare photos. The collection is also available for download from all major digital service providers, including Amazon.com and iTunes. In fact, fans who buy the new album on iTunes will get a rare bonus track -- a demo of "Isn't It A Pity" (one of Harrison's songs from his landmark "All Things Must Pass" album).
"Let It Roll" spans 3 decades of stellar music, putting many highlights from Harrison's entire solo recording career on one album for the first time. The Harrisongs here include the #1 Billboard Pop singles “My Sweet Lord,” “Isn’t It A Pity,” “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth),” and “Got My Mind Set On You." The new title will also feature live recordings of three Harrison-penned Beatles songs, “Something,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Here Comes The Sun” from his 1971 all-star Concert For Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden.
Boffo Offer: iTunes Bonus Harrisong
iTunes is exclusively offering a previously unreleased bonus track, "Isn't It A Pity" (Earliest Demo Version), with a digital album purchase of "Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison."
Amazon Link to "Let It Roll"
http://www.amazon.com/Let-Roll-Songs-George-Harrison/dp/B0026NWBY2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1244141858&sr=8-1
Send a Harrison-Themed Father's Day E-Card!
The "Let It Roll" e-card is at http://georgeharrison2009.com/ecard.
About George Harrison
George Harrison is a twice-inducted member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and as a member of The Beatles, and an 11-time Grammy Award winner for his recordings with The Beatles, Traveling Wilburys and as a solo artist. Known by millions for his music, Harrison also dedicated his life to humanitarian causes; his rock-benefit Concert For Bangladesh served as an inspiration for future fundraising events like Live Aid, Farm Aid, Live 8 and many more.
Complete Track List for "Let It Roll"
Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison (CD, digital)
1. Got My Mind Set On You
2. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
3. The Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
4. My Sweet Lord
5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps [Live] - Concert For Bangladesh
6. All Things Must Pass
7. Any Road
8. This Is Love
9. All Those Years Ago
10. Marwa Blues
11. What Is Life
12. Rising Sun
13. When We Was Fab
14. Something [Live] - Concert For Bangladesh
15. Blow Away
16. Cheer Down
17. Here Comes The Sun [Live] - Concert For Bangladesh
18. I Don’t Want To Do It
19. Isn’t It A Pity
iTunes Bonus Track: Isn’t It A Pity (Earliest Demo Version)
Capitol/EMI released "Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison" on CD and digitally on June 16, 2009. The new album is Harrison’s first ever career-spanning solo hits collection and also includes live tracks from his 1971 all-star Concert For Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden.
As music legend, George was recently celebrated with a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in tandem with this special event (which brought out Paul McCartney and Tom Hanks, among many others) Capitol/EMI has now given fans of the "Quiet Beatle" a fantastic new collection of Harrisongs.
"Let It Roll" features digitally remastered tracks in deluxe packaging, including an extensive booklet with previously unseen and rare photos. The collection is also available for download from all major digital service providers, including Amazon.com and iTunes. In fact, fans who buy the new album on iTunes will get a rare bonus track -- a demo of "Isn't It A Pity" (one of Harrison's songs from his landmark "All Things Must Pass" album).
"Let It Roll" spans 3 decades of stellar music, putting many highlights from Harrison's entire solo recording career on one album for the first time. The Harrisongs here include the #1 Billboard Pop singles “My Sweet Lord,” “Isn’t It A Pity,” “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth),” and “Got My Mind Set On You." The new title will also feature live recordings of three Harrison-penned Beatles songs, “Something,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Here Comes The Sun” from his 1971 all-star Concert For Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden.
Boffo Offer: iTunes Bonus Harrisong
iTunes is exclusively offering a previously unreleased bonus track, "Isn't It A Pity" (Earliest Demo Version), with a digital album purchase of "Let It Roll: Songs By George Harrison."
Amazon Link to "Let It Roll"
http://www.amazon.com/Let-Roll-Songs-George-Harrison/dp/B0026NWBY2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1244141858&sr=8-1
Send a Harrison-Themed Father's Day E-Card!
The "Let It Roll" e-card is at http://georgeharrison2009.com/ecard.
About George Harrison
George Harrison is a twice-inducted member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and as a member of The Beatles, and an 11-time Grammy Award winner for his recordings with The Beatles, Traveling Wilburys and as a solo artist. Known by millions for his music, Harrison also dedicated his life to humanitarian causes; his rock-benefit Concert For Bangladesh served as an inspiration for future fundraising events like Live Aid, Farm Aid, Live 8 and many more.
Complete Track List for "Let It Roll"
Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison (CD, digital)
1. Got My Mind Set On You
2. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
3. The Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
4. My Sweet Lord
5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps [Live] - Concert For Bangladesh
6. All Things Must Pass
7. Any Road
8. This Is Love
9. All Those Years Ago
10. Marwa Blues
11. What Is Life
12. Rising Sun
13. When We Was Fab
14. Something [Live] - Concert For Bangladesh
15. Blow Away
16. Cheer Down
17. Here Comes The Sun [Live] - Concert For Bangladesh
18. I Don’t Want To Do It
19. Isn’t It A Pity
iTunes Bonus Track: Isn’t It A Pity (Earliest Demo Version)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
MCCARTNEY VS. COLBERT: FUNNIEST INTERVIEW THIS YEAR (FROM THE COLBERT REPORT, COMEDY CENTRAL, STREAMED ON HULU.COM)
Here is the best interview of the year so far: Stephen Colbert giving the "Colbert bump" (and Colbert treatment) to Paul McCartney. Funny, well produced, and you even get a duet between Sir Paul and Stephen (Ebony and Ivory, no less). Paul plugs his latest album, "The Fireman: Electric Arguments"... Colbert claims to not know any of Paul's work... and Paul accuses the Dalai Lama of resorting to cannabilism in an emergency...
http://www.hulu.com/watch/55318/the-colbert-report-better-know-a-beatle---paul-mccartney
http://www.hulu.com/watch/55318/the-colbert-report-better-know-a-beatle---paul-mccartney
Monday, July 14, 2008
JUL 18: BEATLES INSIDER KEN MANSFIELD DISCUSSES HIS LIFE WITH THE FAB FOUR; FREE EVENT INCLUDES "THE BACKBEATS" TRIBUTE BAND, BOOK SIGNING, VIDEO DOC
Former Beatles Label Manager Ken Mansfield will speak and sign his book at Rolling Hills Covenant Church after "The Backbeats" band opens the event with live Beatles tunes
It sure is shaping up to be one of the biggest weeks ever for SoCal Beatle activities. There was Sir George Martin taking part in a look back at the making of Sgt. Pepper last Friday at USC, and the Grammy Foundation's Starry Night gala in his honor on Saturday. The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad currently has an exhibit focusing on Beatles recordings. Now, The LA Report has learned (via KRTH 101.1 FM) that on Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m., Rolling Hills Covenant Church (RHCC) will host a special event in their Worship Center, entitled “The Beatles, the Bible and Beyond: A Long and Winding Road,” featuring Ken Mansfield, Apple Records label manager for the world-renowned rock band. Mansfield will speak authoritatively about the music business of the sixties and his life touring with the Fab Four.
Mansfield became the Beatles’ personal liaison between the U.K. and the U.S. – an association that thrust him into a world that changed his life forever. Mansfield will share his personal journey of being the record executive for the Beatles and working side by side with them in their rise to stratospheric stardom.
This free event will consist of a beautifully produced 20-minute video documentary on the Beatles and Mansfield's life, his personal testimony of his experience, and a Q&A session. A Beatles tribute band, “The BackBeats,” will open the evening by playing some Beatles crowd-pleasing favorites. Following the event, Mansfield will sign copies of his book, The Beatles, The Bible and Bodega Bay (Broadman & Holman), which will be available for purchase. Dessert will be served at the conclusion.
Download promotional flyer
Listen to K-Earth 101 radio spot here
The Beatles, the Bible and Beyond. July 18, 7-9:30 pm, Rolling Hills Covenant Church, Worship Center, Main Campus, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274. Email: webmail@rhcc.net. Telephone: 310.519.9406. Organizer: Andy Noch (anoch@rhcc.net).
It sure is shaping up to be one of the biggest weeks ever for SoCal Beatle activities. There was Sir George Martin taking part in a look back at the making of Sgt. Pepper last Friday at USC, and the Grammy Foundation's Starry Night gala in his honor on Saturday. The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad currently has an exhibit focusing on Beatles recordings. Now, The LA Report has learned (via KRTH 101.1 FM) that on Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m., Rolling Hills Covenant Church (RHCC) will host a special event in their Worship Center, entitled “The Beatles, the Bible and Beyond: A Long and Winding Road,” featuring Ken Mansfield, Apple Records label manager for the world-renowned rock band. Mansfield will speak authoritatively about the music business of the sixties and his life touring with the Fab Four.
Mansfield became the Beatles’ personal liaison between the U.K. and the U.S. – an association that thrust him into a world that changed his life forever. Mansfield will share his personal journey of being the record executive for the Beatles and working side by side with them in their rise to stratospheric stardom.
This free event will consist of a beautifully produced 20-minute video documentary on the Beatles and Mansfield's life, his personal testimony of his experience, and a Q&A session. A Beatles tribute band, “The BackBeats,” will open the evening by playing some Beatles crowd-pleasing favorites. Following the event, Mansfield will sign copies of his book, The Beatles, The Bible and Bodega Bay (Broadman & Holman), which will be available for purchase. Dessert will be served at the conclusion.
Download promotional flyer
Listen to K-Earth 101 radio spot here
The Beatles, the Bible and Beyond. July 18, 7-9:30 pm, Rolling Hills Covenant Church, Worship Center, Main Campus, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates CA 90274. Email: webmail@rhcc.net. Telephone: 310.519.9406. Organizer: Andy Noch (anoch@rhcc.net).
Friday, July 11, 2008
JUL 11-12: SIR GEORGE MARTIN WEEKEND AT USC; MAKING-OF SGT PEPPER PRESENTATION FRIDAY, STARRY NIGHT GALA SATURDAY
The fifth Beatle was not Murray the K, it was their producer, Sir George Martin. The legendary musical genius (Martin, not Murray) will be at USC today July 11, at Bovard Auditorium, where a multimedia presentation is scheduled to take place on the making of the classic (some say best of all time) Sgt. Pepper album.
Then, tomorrow July 12th, the Grammy Foundation presents their annual Starry Night gala. The tribute dinner and concert honors, you guessed it, George Martin, with many musical celebs set to attend and perform, including Tom Jones (I wonder what Beatle song he might sing? Perhaps "My Pants Too Tight"? Wait, did the Beatles do that one?). Of course, everyone is wondering whether Paul and/or Ringo might show up. Especially Ringo, since he lives in LA. The LA Report does not know at this time, but if you get a ticket and go, please let us know.
Finally, let's hope Chris Carter can get Sir George live or on tape for his always-entertaining Sunday morning radio show, Breakfast with the Beatles. (The show is currently celebrating its 25th year on the LA airwaves.) KLOS 95.5 FM, Sundays 9am to noon.
For more information on both live George Martin events at USC, see this BMI webpage:
http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/536880
Then, tomorrow July 12th, the Grammy Foundation presents their annual Starry Night gala. The tribute dinner and concert honors, you guessed it, George Martin, with many musical celebs set to attend and perform, including Tom Jones (I wonder what Beatle song he might sing? Perhaps "My Pants Too Tight"? Wait, did the Beatles do that one?). Of course, everyone is wondering whether Paul and/or Ringo might show up. Especially Ringo, since he lives in LA. The LA Report does not know at this time, but if you get a ticket and go, please let us know.
Finally, let's hope Chris Carter can get Sir George live or on tape for his always-entertaining Sunday morning radio show, Breakfast with the Beatles. (The show is currently celebrating its 25th year on the LA airwaves.) KLOS 95.5 FM, Sundays 9am to noon.
For more information on both live George Martin events at USC, see this BMI webpage:
http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/536880
JUL 18: THAT BEATLES SOUND - EXHIBIT RECEPTION AT MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC
On July 18 at 7 PM, the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California will host a very special exhibition celebration reception with Kevin Ryan and Brian Kehew, co-authors of the comprehensive tome Recording the Beatles, as the Museum celebrates their special exhibition "That Beatles Sound: Recording @ Abbey Road," which highlights the technology and equipment behind the Fab Four's era-altering music.
Tickets for this event are $10; $7 for students and FREE for museum members (see below). Non-members can purchase tickets by calling (760) 438-5996, ext. 212. Members can call Jillian Jepsen at (760) 438-5996, ext. 212 to make your FREE reservation for this event.
The exhibition samples behind-the-scenes artifacts from daily life at Abbey Road during the Beatles era. Items represented range from tape recorders, microphones and speakers to session documents from the 1960s. Click to learn more about the exhibition. Not a member yet? Click here to JOIN TODAY!
MORE JULY BEATLES NEWS: the Fabs' legendary producer, Sir George Martin, will be at USC July 11; a multimedia presentation is scheduled to take place on the making of the Sgt. Pepper album. Then, July 12th is the Grammy organization's Starry Night gala honoring Mr. Martin, with many musical celebs set to attend and perform. http://www.usc.edu/
Tickets for this event are $10; $7 for students and FREE for museum members (see below). Non-members can purchase tickets by calling (760) 438-5996, ext. 212. Members can call Jillian Jepsen at (760) 438-5996, ext. 212 to make your FREE reservation for this event.
The exhibition samples behind-the-scenes artifacts from daily life at Abbey Road during the Beatles era. Items represented range from tape recorders, microphones and speakers to session documents from the 1960s. Click to learn more about the exhibition. Not a member yet? Click here to JOIN TODAY!
MORE JULY BEATLES NEWS: the Fabs' legendary producer, Sir George Martin, will be at USC July 11; a multimedia presentation is scheduled to take place on the making of the Sgt. Pepper album. Then, July 12th is the Grammy organization's Starry Night gala honoring Mr. Martin, with many musical celebs set to attend and perform. http://www.usc.edu/
Thursday, May 22, 2008
"THE ROCKER" ROCKS; RAINN WILSON SHINES IN FUN FOX FILM, A ROLLICKING ROCKOMEDY FOR ALL AGES, WITH SOLID ACTING AND SONGS
film review by Don Rose
The sun is shining on Rainn. Actor Rainn Wilson gives a fun, fierce, funny and totally captivating star-making performance in the new Fox Atomic comedy, "The Rocker." We were hooked right at the premise: drummer (Wilson) in 80s hair-metal band (with the hilariously perfect name VESUVIUS) gets 86'd just as the band is about to break big. Two decades later, the down on his luck stuck-in-lame-job drummer has a string of more bad luck (losing job and woman, moving in with unsympathetic sis) which actually brings him a ray of good luck: the chance to be musically reborn via his nephew's new band, A.D.D. (featuring actress Emma Stone of "Superbad" fame, and Teddy Geiger as the lead singer). Let the hijinx ensue.
And ensue they do. I don't want to give everything away, just trust your pals here at The LA Report that you will laugh at loud in many places along the way, and there are stellar comedy actors aplenty in the pic, in addition to main man Rainn: Christina Applegate (we loved her in "Anchorman"), SNL cast members Fred Armisen (a former rock drummer) and Jason Sudeikis, Howard "Head of the Class" Hesseman, Jane Lynch, Jeff Garlin, Will Arnett, and more. Our only (minor) complaint is that we wished these comic talents had been used more extensively, as each of them gets only a couple of minutes in the film. But there is an old saying in show biz: always leave them wanting more. Besides, these talents, as great as they are, had to make way for Rainn's reign in this pic. His exuberant performance will probably draw comparisons to fellow funnyman Jack Black, but should also catapult Mr. Wilson to the A-list of film comedy thespians.
One more point to ponder: was this script inspired by the story of Pete Best, the drummer who was kicked out of The Beatles before that band soared to superstardom, a la fictitious Vesuvius? Perhaps. In fact, Pete is IN this film (the credits say "Pete Best as Himself") -- yet we did not notice him. Being a Beatlemaniac, I was shocked to have missed him, but turns out it was a nanocameo, a real quickie, as explained on the website Beatles Unlimited:
“Rainn’s character was in this Eighties hair band, and he got kicked out right before they became famous, just like Pete Best,” [actress Emma] Stone said of the film’s plot. “So he’s sitting at a bus stop and says ‘Man, this is tough! I can’t believe this happened to me!’, and Pete says ‘I know what you mean!’. And then the bus pulls up.” Now 65 years old, Best has learned to laugh at his misfortune, and remains so famous to Beatles fans that the makers of “The Rocker” don’t even feel the need to identify him. “No, nobody ever says ‘This is Pete Best,’” Stone revealed. “[The cameo] will just be for Beatles hardcore fans.”
"The Rocker." From FOX ATOMIC. The LA Report recommends it. 4 out of 5 stars.
The sun is shining on Rainn. Actor Rainn Wilson gives a fun, fierce, funny and totally captivating star-making performance in the new Fox Atomic comedy, "The Rocker." We were hooked right at the premise: drummer (Wilson) in 80s hair-metal band (with the hilariously perfect name VESUVIUS) gets 86'd just as the band is about to break big. Two decades later, the down on his luck stuck-in-lame-job drummer has a string of more bad luck (losing job and woman, moving in with unsympathetic sis) which actually brings him a ray of good luck: the chance to be musically reborn via his nephew's new band, A.D.D. (featuring actress Emma Stone of "Superbad" fame, and Teddy Geiger as the lead singer). Let the hijinx ensue.
And ensue they do. I don't want to give everything away, just trust your pals here at The LA Report that you will laugh at loud in many places along the way, and there are stellar comedy actors aplenty in the pic, in addition to main man Rainn: Christina Applegate (we loved her in "Anchorman"), SNL cast members Fred Armisen (a former rock drummer) and Jason Sudeikis, Howard "Head of the Class" Hesseman, Jane Lynch, Jeff Garlin, Will Arnett, and more. Our only (minor) complaint is that we wished these comic talents had been used more extensively, as each of them gets only a couple of minutes in the film. But there is an old saying in show biz: always leave them wanting more. Besides, these talents, as great as they are, had to make way for Rainn's reign in this pic. His exuberant performance will probably draw comparisons to fellow funnyman Jack Black, but should also catapult Mr. Wilson to the A-list of film comedy thespians.
One more point to ponder: was this script inspired by the story of Pete Best, the drummer who was kicked out of The Beatles before that band soared to superstardom, a la fictitious Vesuvius? Perhaps. In fact, Pete is IN this film (the credits say "Pete Best as Himself") -- yet we did not notice him. Being a Beatlemaniac, I was shocked to have missed him, but turns out it was a nanocameo, a real quickie, as explained on the website Beatles Unlimited:
“Rainn’s character was in this Eighties hair band, and he got kicked out right before they became famous, just like Pete Best,” [actress Emma] Stone said of the film’s plot. “So he’s sitting at a bus stop and says ‘Man, this is tough! I can’t believe this happened to me!’, and Pete says ‘I know what you mean!’. And then the bus pulls up.” Now 65 years old, Best has learned to laugh at his misfortune, and remains so famous to Beatles fans that the makers of “The Rocker” don’t even feel the need to identify him. “No, nobody ever says ‘This is Pete Best,’” Stone revealed. “[The cameo] will just be for Beatles hardcore fans.”
"The Rocker." From FOX ATOMIC. The LA Report recommends it. 4 out of 5 stars.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
APR. 6: PATTIE BOYD PHOTO EXHIBIT PREMIERES, OPENING AT MORRISON HOTEL GALLERY WITH NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS OF GEORGE HARRISON, ERIC CLAPTON AND MORE
Los Angeles Premiere Of Pattie Boyd's Photography At Morrison Hotel Gallery(Tm) Begins April 6th, With Never Before Seen Photos From The Author Of "Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton And Me"WHAT: The Photography Of Pattie Boyd
WHERE: Morrison Hotel Gallery 7517 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-874-2068
WHEN: April 6, 2008 - 12 noon to 5 pm
Exhibit continues through April 20, 2008
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily - Friday Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
ADMISSION: FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Pattie Boyd was a successful Vogue model in the 1960's when she was cast as a schoolgirl in the Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night". Ten days later, George Harrison proposed to her.
Having been married to both George Harrison and Eric Clapton put Boyd in the enviable position of being able to take intimate photographs of some of the world's greatest musicians. Amongst her visual archive are many unique and vintage prints that have never been seen before.
Pattie's passion for photography has developed since that time and, through her membership in the Royal Photographic Society, she has studied the great master photographers of the past as well as printing techniques. She photographs in both black and white and color, and has garnered awards for her work. The Morrison Hotel Gallery is proud to host the Los Angeles premiere of Pattie's fine art music photography. All the photographs on exhibit will be available for purchase.
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