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Post by Steve Marinucci on Sept 17, 2008 10:05:04 GMT -5
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Post by Beatle Bob on Sept 17, 2008 10:38:35 GMT -5
I hope this doesn't put off the rumored remastered albums that are rumored to start this fall? Regards, Beatle Bob
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Sept 17, 2008 10:51:57 GMT -5
I hope this doesn't put off the rumored remastered albums that are rumored to start this fall? Regards, Beatle Bob Bob: Since they generally do only one big project a year, it's unlikely the albums will appear this year. There's also the big marketing push with Bloomingdale's, too. But whoever is spreading the rumors is guessing and probably guessing wrong.
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Post by Beatle Bob on Sept 17, 2008 11:21:02 GMT -5
I hope this doesn't put off the rumored remastered albums that are rumored to start this fall? Regards, Beatle Bob Bob: Since they generally do only one big project a year, it's unlikely the albums will appear this year. There's also the big marketing push with Bloomingdale's, too. But whoever is spreading the rumors is guessing and probably guessing wrong. We'll see. This DVD is tatamount to a limted edition release being it's a Best Buy exclusive, and won't compete with a remastered CD program starting. It's reach will be limited. I bet we'll be flooded with Beatles everywhere from commercials, to print, to radio and tv as these new licensing deals are expanding. We have the Bloomingdales agreement for merchandise, the Monopoly game, new Corgi Beatles album cars and more to come. I think it's all part of the big awareness push by Apple and it's starting to snowball quickly. (fingers crossed). Regards, Beatle Bob
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Post by OldFred on Oct 15, 2008 5:37:52 GMT -5
I know some folks are in a snit that the 'Love' DVD is an exclusive for Best Buy and you can only purchase it through Best Buy. (Though it can also be purchased at Amazon UK too). Apple however is doing nothing that the Rolling Stones, Elton John and The Police have previously done. Each of these performers have issued exclusive releases through Best Buy and other outlets. This seems to be a trend in the music industry for those who are dissatisfied with traditional distribution from the record companies. It's one of the reasons Paul's last album was issued on the Starbucks record label. The Eagles newest album is only available at Walmart. Rather than hinder their sales, this move has actually boosted sales for these artists. And even if these stores are not easily accessible for some, all of them have websites you can order the releases from. The Beatles are just following a course already charted by others. Having said this, yeah, why the heck don't they release 'Let It Be', the Shea Concert and the remasters first, dagnabit!
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 15, 2008 9:13:36 GMT -5
I know some folks are in a snit that the 'Love' DVD is an exclusive for Best Buy and you can only purchase it through Best Buy. (Though it can also be purchased at Amazon UK too). Apple however is doing nothing that the Rolling Stones, Elton John and The Police have previously done. Each of these performers have issued exclusive releases through Best Buy and other outlets. This seems to be a trend in the music industry for those who are dissatisfied with traditional distribution from the record companies. It's one of the reasons Paul's last album was issued on the Starbucks record label. The Eagles newest album is only available at Walmart. Rather than hinder their sales, this move has actually boosted sales for these artists. And even if these stores are not easily accessible for some, all of them have websites you can order the releases from. The Beatles are just following a course already charted by others. Having said this, yeah, why the heck don't they release 'Let It Be', the Shea Concert and the remasters first, dagnabit! It's all a matter of economics -- Best Buy guarantees them a paycheck, but given that it's the Beatles, you'd think that wouldn't be a concern. I suspect, though, this is more an experiment and it won't likely be repeated. If the Beatles really want to make money off of big projects, limiting their U.S. distribution to one dealer isn't going to cut it.
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Post by John S. Damm on Oct 15, 2008 11:19:45 GMT -5
I know some folks are in a snit that the 'Love' DVD is an exclusive for Best Buy and you can only purchase it through Best Buy. (Though it can also be purchased at Amazon UK too). Apple however is doing nothing that the Rolling Stones, Elton John and The Police have previously done. Each of these performers have issued exclusive releases through Best Buy and other outlets. This seems to be a trend in the music industry for those who are dissatisfied with traditional distribution from the record companies. It's one of the reasons Paul's last album was issued on the Starbucks record label. The Eagles newest album is only available at Walmart. Rather than hinder their sales, this move has actually boosted sales for these artists. And even if these stores are not easily accessible for some, all of them have websites you can order the releases from. The Beatles are just following a course already charted by others. Having said this, yeah, why the heck don't they release 'Let It Be', the Shea Concert and the remasters first, dagnabit! It's all a matter of economics -- Best Buy guarantees them a paycheck, but given that it's the Beatles, you'd think that wouldn't be a concern. I suspect, though, this is more an experiment and it won't likely be repeated. If the Beatles really want to make money off of big projects, limiting their U.S. distribution to one dealer isn't going to cut it. I suspect that the way things are going, Ringo will have an exclusive deal where his future albums will only be sold by Dollar General here in the U.S.
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Post by winstonoboogie on Oct 15, 2008 17:12:32 GMT -5
It's all a matter of economics -- Best Buy guarantees them a paycheck, but given that it's the Beatles, you'd think that wouldn't be a concern. I suspect, though, this is more an experiment and it won't likely be repeated. If the Beatles really want to make money off of big projects, limiting their U.S. distribution to one dealer isn't going to cut it. I suspect that the way things are going, Ringo will have an exclusive deal where his future albums will only be sold by Dollar General here in the U.S. LOL!
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 17, 2008 13:10:38 GMT -5
I got a screener of "All Together Now" this a.m. and have watched half of it. It details the creative questions that went into the "Love" show and notably has a candid discussion of how the Beatles (and their widows) discuss new projects. I'll do a detailed review when I'm finished.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 18, 2008 11:29:25 GMT -5
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Post by gloi on Oct 18, 2008 12:30:35 GMT -5
I've just had an email from Amazon that my copy has been dispatched so I should get it on Monday at long last.
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Post by OldFred on Oct 18, 2008 17:45:23 GMT -5
The full screen viewing of 'All Together Now' will be at the Clearview Cinemas in New York City at 23rd Street and 8th Avenue on Monday. Anyone going to go?
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Post by lowbasso on Oct 21, 2008 14:44:00 GMT -5
The Best Buy Stores in Canada are not stocking "All Together Now" at all and it does not show up on their Canadian website as being offered anytime soon. I am on business up in Canada for two more weeks. Anyone know any retail stores stocking the DVD Documentary in Canada, around the Toronto area? It would save me driving down to Buffalo to pick one up across the border in the States.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 21, 2008 16:10:56 GMT -5
The Best Buy Stores in Canada are not stocking "All Together Now" at all and it does not show up on their Canadian website as being offered anytime soon. I am on business up in Canada for two more weeks. Anyone know any retail stores stocking the DVD Documentary in Canada, around the Toronto area? It would save me driving down to Buffalo to pick one up across the border in the States. If Best Buy isn't stocking it, I'd check any big music store. The Beatles website makes reference to the fact the Best Buy deal is in the U.S., so it may not extend to Canada. Good luck.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 21, 2008 20:24:06 GMT -5
I checked with my contact at Capitol Records here and she says the Best Buy deal does not extend to Canada. She said HMV is carrying it up there, at least online. But it should be generally available there.
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Post by OldFred on Oct 21, 2008 22:11:44 GMT -5
Just got 'All Together Now' at Best Buy today and watched the documentary. It's really very informative and entertaining in detailing the making of the Love show. For Beatles fans there's lots of great footage both vintage and recent. There's some footage from the rooftop sequence in 'Let It Be' and from the Shea concert that may twist some knickers to those who feel those should be priority releases, as they should be, but it does help wet the appetite that perhaps Apple is giving us a hint of what's just over the horizon.
I love the whole creative process of the project which was spearheaded by George, and there is a quick shot of both George and Paul attending a Cirque show a year prior to George's death that is brief but touching. A tense moment in the film has Yoko watching a later rehearsal of the show while scribbling on a note pad and voicing her disapproval over how she feels some of John's songs are being misinterpreted which the Cirque people have to try and fix. Another touching moment is seeing the face of Dhani Harrison as he watches the image of George up on the large screens. No words are needed, you can see it all in Dhani's eyes.
'All Together Now' is a wonderful document on the making of this show. I'm looking forward to viewing the bonus material on how the Beatles' music was re-imagined for the show. For those who can't make it to Vegas to see the live show, while not exactly a substitute, the film gives you at least a taste of how wonderfully inventive and creative this show is. While it's not 'Let It Be' or Shea, 'All Together Now' is a nice addition to the Beatles' filmography.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 22, 2008 0:19:10 GMT -5
For those in Canada, I heard from someone that it is available in walk-in HMV stores.
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Post by jimc on Oct 22, 2008 12:08:39 GMT -5
It's all a matter of economics -- Best Buy guarantees them a paycheck, but given that it's the Beatles, you'd think that wouldn't be a concern. I suspect, though, this is more an experiment and it won't likely be repeated. If the Beatles really want to make money off of big projects, limiting their U.S. distribution to one dealer isn't going to cut it. I suspect that the way things are going, Ringo will have an exclusive deal where his future albums will only be sold by Dollar General here in the U.S. That, sir, is outstanding! My thanks for the great laugh.
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Post by lowbasso on Oct 22, 2008 22:07:25 GMT -5
I found a copy at an HMV store in Hamilton, Ontario today. They had quite a few copies for sale. Thanks for the info!
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Post by revolver66 on Oct 23, 2008 1:54:50 GMT -5
Just got 'All Together Now' at Best Buy today and watched the documentary. It's really very informative and entertaining in detailing the making of the Love show. For Beatles fans there's lots of great footage both vintage and recent. There's some footage from the rooftop sequence in 'Let It Be' and from the Shea concert that may twist some knickers to those who feel those should be priority releases, as they should be, but it does help wet the appetite that perhaps Apple is giving us a hint of what's just over the horizon. I love the whole creative process of the project which was spearheaded by George, and there is a quick shot of both George and Paul attending a Cirque show a year prior to George's death that is brief but touching. A tense moment in the film has Yoko watching a later rehearsal of the show while scribbling on a note pad and voicing her disapproval over how she feels some of John's songs are being misinterpreted which the Cirque people have to try and fix. Another touching moment is seeing the face of Dhani Harrison as he watches the image of George up on the large screens. No words are needed, you can see it all in Dhani's eyes. 'All Together Now' is a wonderful document on the making of this show. I'm looking forward to viewing the bonus material on how the Beatles' music was re-imagined for the show. For those who can't make it to Vegas to see the live show, while not exactly a substitute, the film gives you at least a taste of how wonderfully inventive and creative this show is. While it's not 'Let It Be' or Shea, 'All Together Now' is a nice addition to the Beatles' filmography. Thanks For The Review Old Fred. I will be getting this tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2008 2:58:30 GMT -5
I bought this dvd today down here in Australia at my local JB HIFI retailer..... I'll watch it tonight and sink a couple of beers in the process... Cheers
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Post by mrjinks on Oct 23, 2008 8:27:37 GMT -5
This will be the first Beatles or solo Beatles "product" in ages that I won't be buying. That's not a putdown of those who are interested in it - it's just that this has extremely limited appeal to me. I'd throw it on my netflix queue (maybe), but that's about it. I'll be really curious to see how this sells. If someone as diehard as me isn't even juiced about it, how will it sell with the general public?
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 23, 2008 11:36:05 GMT -5
This will be the first Beatles or solo Beatles "product" in ages that I won't be buying. That's not a putdown of those who are interested in it - it's just that this has extremely limited appeal to me. I'd throw it on my netflix queue (maybe), but that's about it. I'll be really curious to see how this sells. If someone as diehard as me isn't even juiced about it, how will it sell with the general public? I guess it depends on how much you think of the "Love" show itself. I don't think it's as necessary as the Fabs do, though I think it's an interesting idea. I think the album/DVD was more significant in that they used elements of the music at will, but even that has a limit to its historical significance. It's not an awful DVD and if you find it used, it's well worth grabbing. But you're right ... it's hard to get too too juiced about this.
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Post by Beatle Bob on Oct 23, 2008 12:00:53 GMT -5
I found myself bored by it last night. A few intriging bits that are interesting but it didn't deserve to be as expansive as it comes across. It's not a mind blowing gotta watch again presentation. It's about the acrobats and the music. I liked hearing new outtakes of studio dialogue and the end credits with the new outtakes snipits was great. Otherwise it's a one-time viewing experience, and now filed away on the shelf with my other DVDs. This is a bomb in many respects. This should have been a bonus DVD disc to the complete show on DVD. Regards, Beatle (awaiting those damn remasters)Bob
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 23, 2008 12:11:52 GMT -5
I found myself bored by it last night. A few intriging bits that are interesting but it didn't deserve to be as expansive as it comes across. It's not a mind blowing gotta watch again presentation. It's about the acrobats and the music. I liked hearing new outtakes of studio dialogue and the end credits with the new outtakes snipits was great. Otherwise it's a one-time viewing experience, and now filed away on the shelf with my other DVDs. This is a bomb in many respects. This should have been a bonus DVD disc to the complete show on DVD. Regards, Beatle (awaiting those damn remasters)Bob I believe the show has been signed for 10 years, so it's unlikely at this early stage, they'd put the whole show on DVD now. I'd have liked that as well and given that other Cirque shows are on DVD, you have to figure it was at least be considered, but I'm not surprised it's not in this set. The Beatles still have a lot riding on "Love", as you can see from the DVD. Money, time, music. To practically put an end to all that now by putting the show on DVD so soon after it opened when apparently it's still doing well would not be a good business decision for them. I wish there had been more music bonuses, maybe the full show soundtrack on DVD that includes the studio chatter segment (even though it's part of the DVD).
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Post by mikev on Oct 23, 2008 13:12:18 GMT -5
It is a Netflix viewing for me. Not going to buy something I will only watch once.
The CD however, has gotten several listens from me-no regrets, but still haven't done the 5:1 audio (which I do have).
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Post by John S. Damm on Oct 23, 2008 16:12:32 GMT -5
This will be the first Beatles or solo Beatles "product" in ages that I won't be buying. That's not a putdown of those who are interested in it - it's just that this has extremely limited appeal to me. I'd throw it on my netflix queue (maybe), but that's about it. I'll be really curious to see how this sells. If someone as diehard as me isn't even juiced about it, how will it sell with the general public? I found myself bored by it last night. A few intriging bits that are interesting but it didn't deserve to be as expansive as it comes across. It's not a mind blowing gotta watch again presentation. It's about the acrobats and the music. I liked hearing new outtakes of studio dialogue and the end credits with the new outtakes snipits was great. Otherwise it's a one-time viewing experience, and now filed away on the shelf with my other DVDs. This is a bomb in many respects. This should have been a bonus DVD disc to the complete show on DVD. Regards, Beatle (awaiting those damn remasters)Bob I'm in total agreement with mrjinks and Beatle Bob on All Together Now. My wife and I hope to see Love someday but I am really most interested in just hearing the music in the theatre, not the circus itself(but that is a whole another story about my childhood experience, or nightmare, with circuses). LOVE ain't the Beatles, it is an effort to make even more money off The Beatles by Paul, Ringo, Yoko and Olivia without having to lift a finger. I can enjoy LOVE without knowing the details of how that show came together and being given further proof that Paul, Ringo, Yoko and Olivia are acting like spoilt little rich children with the Beatles' legacy and we fans are greying(and many dying) before any substantive releases are being made. "You never turned around to see the frowns on the jugglers and the clowns when they all did tricks for you." Bob Dylan Words to live by, Apple.
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Post by OldFred on Oct 24, 2008 8:38:51 GMT -5
As a Beatles fan and an actor, the 'Love' project appealed to both my interest in the Fabs and theater. For me, it's fascinating to see the preparation for the show and to grasp the logistics of what a huge production it is. Just the fact that the theater has what appears to be the best sound system in the world, with each seat having it's own speakers to enhance the listening experience is mind boggling. The scenes from the production that the film presents increases my desire to one day see the show live. It's going to come to a point sadly in the future when the surviving Beatles will no longer be able to go out on a lengthy and strenuous tour. When that happens, 'Love' will perhaps be the only officially sanctioned production that will present the Beatles' music in a unique live environment. The show to an extent mirrors the creativity and inventiveness of The Beatles. And remember, it was George Harrison who first saw the possibility of mixing the music of the Beatles with the unique theatricality of Cirque du Soleil.
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Post by Steve Marinucci on Oct 24, 2008 9:08:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the picture, Fred. It's been a while since I've seen that one...
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Post by mrjinks on Oct 24, 2008 10:03:54 GMT -5
Never seen that photo - thanks!
If I find myself in Vegas, I'll certainly make plans to see Love but, as others have said, it's more the music that I'm intrigued to hear there than the show.
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