All you need is Love - and the waiting is nearly over
Nov 17 2006
by Alan Weston, Liverpool Daily Post
THE anticipation is almost as great as it was back in the days when a new Beatles record was about to be released.
This Monday sees the launch of Love, in which existing master tapes were used to remix songs into what is described as a "unique soundscape." The 28-track album uses the full range of the group's output, from I Want To Hold Your Hand to Get Back.
And last night Beatles fans were given a sneak preview of the album in a world premiere at the Mosquito bar in Victoria Street.
The project has the full blessing and support of the surviving Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison.
It was overseen by their most famous producer, Sir George Martin, along with his son Giles, who worked with previously unreleased material and original master recordings.
Sir Paul said: "This album puts the Beatles back together again.
"Suddenly there is John and George with me and Ringo. It's kind of magical."
Ringo Starr added: "George and Giles did such a great job combining these tracks. It's really powerful for me and I even heard things I'd forgotten we had recorded."
Love began life as a collaboration between the surviving Beatles and entertainment troupe Cirque Du Soleil for their Las Vegas show.
