Originally Posted By DAR This is the new Beatles album that just came out. It's kind of hard to describe. So I'll post the description/review from Amazon: It begins with a twittering of birdsong lifted from "Across the Universe." And once the triple-tracked a capella harmonies of "Because" enter, followed by snatches from "A Hard Day's Night" and "The End," leading into a fired-up "Get Back," it becomes obvious that this is far more than just another Beatles compilation. This is Love, conceived by the Fabs' former producer George Martin and son Giles as a stageshow soundtrack to Cirque de Soleil's Las Vegas spectacular of the same name, but appears to have taken on a life of its own. Whereas the Beatles' last release, 1, delivered the (over?) familiar hits in a nice, simple package, Love is a mélange of the familiar and obscure, all literally mixed together in one 78-minute audio collage which succeeds in reminding the listener just why the Beatles truly are, as Lennon put it, "toppermost of the poppermost." There's no new Beatles material per se, but the songs are all approached differently--some are cut together in a flawlessly mixed medley (check out "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!/I Want You/Helter Skelter"), some reassemble different backing tracks and vocal performances to create new spins on old classics; but all the songs are revitalized considerably. Even in its weakest moments (which probably work better in the context of the show itself), Love is still a formidable prospect, and one has to admire Martin's willingness to go out on a limb with such a project. While purists may complain that the cut 'n' paste nature of the project is simply tampering with perfection, at the very least it'll make them reach for the originals and enjoy them all over again. For newcomers and everyone else, it makes a fine listen, both in its sonic clarity (the actual tracks are the best they've sounded on CD) and audacious nature. --Thom Allott I'm about halfway through the disc(first one I bought in a year) and must say it's pretty good.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Has anyone seen the show yet? I've heard that a splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Originally Posted By DAR When I was in Vegas back in August it was being advertised for heavily but I'm not sure if it was playing yet. Btw the new thing out there for a few of the hotels is for them to advertise their main show right on the windows of the hotels. The Mirage advertised Love on theirs and the Flamingo had Toni Braxton on its(definitely not a bad thing there)
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I've seen it twice (jealous?? ;-) and absolutely LOVEd it! The music is incredible... I love all the changed-up bits that sneak up on you and the bits of studio chatter I'd never heard before now (and I've got tons of Beatles stuff, including bootlegs). I smiled until my face hurt, and sang and laughed and cried during both experiences with the show. Cirque's interpretations of the music are FABulous. I highly recommend it!
Originally Posted By DAR I can't stop listening to this, it really is something special. Leave to to the Beatles, even their recycled stuff is better than what passes for music today.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^Ain't it the truth, DAR!? I've got the CD, but haven't had a chance to listen yet... definitely will make the time soon!
Originally Posted By leemac <<I can't stop listening to this, it really is something special. >> I so agree. I'm a huge Beatles fan so it was a no-brainer to buy it for me but the quality of the recordings themselves and the wonderful combinations blew me away. It is an amazing piece of work. I bought the two disc set but don't have a DVD-A player so will have to wait to hear it in pure 5.1. I'm sure it will be amazing.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^ it is and George Martin is a genious. I see his son worked with him on this release...one can only hope he has his fathers talents... As a mega Beatles fan also it was great to get some 'new' music of sorts-- as the compilations can only do so much more....I was pleasantly pleased with this effort...and I know my daughter tells me kids on college campus like the new sound...so it appears to be a success....
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Saw in in Vegas for our anniversary. Absolutely awesome, and I'm not a Cirque fan.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ^^^^^^^^^^^ that's good to know as I would also consider myself not a cirque fan either and was wondering if I would like the Love production
Originally Posted By leemac ^^ It did. Cirque said they wouldn't have done the project without the express permission of the two surviving Beatles and the widows of the other two. I believe they are giving a similar treatment to Elvis now too although that is meant to be a touring show.
Originally Posted By fundog58 I'm enjoying the album, especially the "mash-up" tracks. I have to say, though, that you can find much wilder stuff being done to Beatles music on the internet. Go Home Productions has some mash-ups that sound silly on paper (Baby You're A Rich Man vs. Issac Hayes' Theme from Shaft; The Fool on the Hill vs. Queen's Crazy Little Thing Called Love) but that absolutely work musically.
