Aug 09, 2012 three french beatles lps posted on august 9, 2012 by beatlesblogger this post continues on from the one previous detailing some beatles items found on a recent visit to paris. Josh rifkin was a mere 21 years old and fresh from the even dozen jug band when elektra founder jac holzman approached him for the job of adapting beatles songs into classical forms, and he rose to the occasion magnificently, enlisting the aid. Started collecting old and rare albums 41 years ago and continue to this day. The announcement made on the 27th september 2012 that the beatles were to rerelease all their albums on vinyl on the 12th november in a deluxe box set got people of a certain age me slightly excited at the thought of. A fascinating and wellresearched new beatle book has just landed. The beatles, ennio morricone, judy collins and more pop. What has been surprisingly absent, however, is any sustained critical investigation. Bootlegs contain rare and unreleased material such as. Here he demonstrates the truth that great music sounds great no matter what. Beatles anthology, other books and beatles lp ebth. Beatles go baroque, concerto grosso in the style of vivaldi duration.
Jun 26, 20 mighty john marshall of has revealed the top ten most valuable beatles records in a recent radio feature with local us radio station kearth 101. Sep 24, 2017 a fascinating and wellresearched new beatle book has just landed. A george harrison composition, the track stems from the same writing period as taxman from 1966s revolver. Three highlights are last night i said, things we said today, and ill be back. Released by elektranonesuch in 1965, it takes musical themes of the beatles and reworks them into baroque style. Jun 28, 2010 the beatles and bach stand at opposite poles of my musical life, two great pillars on which my career stands. A large selection of lps including pop, classical, jazz, and soundtrack hits from notable artists such as the beatles, ennio morricone, and judy collins. This book was by far one of the best piano books ive ever played from. Beatles go baroque by the beatles listening cd sheet. The baroque beatles book is a record album created by the american keyboardist and conductor joshua rifkin. The first four albums from the original british collection.
Baroque beatles book part 1 of 3 the nypr archive collections. So, contrary to the old estimate of the beatles individual ability. Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book 1965, vinyl discogs. Peters internationally acclaimed arrangements of classical repertoire are available as full programs or individual works. The baroque beatles book was, as the 2009 reissue editions liner notes explain, conceived by nonesuch founder holtzman. The beatles popularity was climbing to insane labels at a time when music from the baroque era c. Capitol created the lp by filling side two with 1967 singles, releasing it on 1967 november 27. This book was written for serious students of the beatles, including collectors, and those who need to know the history of the us. Without them id be a geologist or some kind of computer geek. Sep 08, 2009 peters internationally acclaimed arrangements of classical repertoire are available as full programs or individual works. The strangest of all albums released during the beatles lifetime, the beatles story appeared in november 1964, during the thick of beatlemania.
The harpsichorddominated arrangement juxtaposed with the revolting lead. All throughout these beatles song articles are flimsy sources taken outofcontext to support pov genre changes. Jun 01, 2007 the timelessness of beatles melodies was brought home to me by les boreades, who have recorded three cds of beatles music arranged for and played on baroque instruments. Musiciologistconductorpianist joshua rifkins the baroque beatles book is a milestone from the early days of nonesuch records. Liner notes for the baroque beatles book richie unterberger. The baroque beatles book was well received by the bands fans. This book provides that long overdue analysis, by seeking to present the academic study of the beatles in its appropriate contexts historical, political, musical and sociological. Accounts of their lives and times have been retold, reproduced and reinvented to the extent that their achievements have passed into contemporary folklore and popular mythology. We created this concert idea five seasons ago, and how the time has flown. Youll find your the beatles orchestra sheet music at sheet music plus.
Bootlegs contain rare and unreleased material such as studio outtakes and live. The announcement made on the 27th september 2012 that the beatles were to rerelease all their albums on vinyl on the 12th november in a deluxe box set got people of a certain age me slightly excited at the thought of getting those. Consistently among the most valuable records in the world, liverpools most. The baroque beatles book arranged by joshua rifkin, 1965 overture. I am looking to get in touch with the authors of the recording the beatles book for a specific purpose regarding a piece of equipment used in the recording of rubber soul and revolver re. Shop the worlds widest selection of the beatles orchestra music, scores, parts and more. The top 10 most valuable beatles records this year the. Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book 1965, vinyl. Released on vinyl in 1965, it was a change of pace for arrangerconductor joshua rifkin, hitherto known for his recordings of scott joplins piano music. In fact, beatlemania, not the beatles, is the very topic of the beatles story, a tedious neodocumentary record that tells the tale of the fab fours rise to power via a collection of musical snippets, interview excerpts, and scripted narrative. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. If you are familiar with johns other books im sure youll want. The beatles original canadian pressed lps 1963 1972 developed by piers a.
Joshua rifkin the baroque beatles book releases discogs. Hemmingsen with help from bruce spizer, perry cox, andrew croft, steve clifford, brian schofield, ron martin, warren stewart at emi music canada, and paul white. This is nonsense, whether on grounds of george hs ability to do so, the unlikelihood of emi sending all the masters away for this, or the horrible quality of the final product. I want to hold your hand and youre gonna to lose that girl. So in a very real sense, while the baroque beatles book was a classical adaptation of popular music, it in turn influenced popular music itself. The beatles and bach stand at opposite poles of my musical life, two great pillars on which my career stands. Buying the beatles on vinyl every record tells a story. Provided to youtube by nonesuch ouverture i want to hold your hand joshua rifkin the baroque beatles. With only limited time and limited knowledge of the geography of. And what of the reaction of the beatles themselves. This concert showcases the ways in which two phenomenal developments in our musical heritage have made our lives richer. Paul mccartney and wings by jeremy pascall hardcover book. A collection of four hardcover books, one paperback book, and an introducingthe beatleslp. A few old bootleg vinyl records by the beatles, which i picked up at a record swap meet and beatles convention during the mid1980s.
The book is written by musician, recording engineer, producer and beatle aficionado, jerry hammack. This is an original lp by the beatles titled the beatles story documentary, stbo2222 capitol, stereo, apple label. Aug 24, 2006 as an fyi, our own dinsdalep has a new book coming out about beatles bootleg lps. As well as bookstores, i was also on the lookout for new or secondhand beatles records and cds. Mar 27, 2016 as politics continues to dominate the news in this u. An article in the november 27, 1965 issue of billboard reported that radio station wmca had received hundreds of favorable calls after playing selections from the lp. Selections from the beatles anthology by the beatles. If you are familiar with johns other books im sure youll want this one. Jun 17, 2000 what has been surprisingly absent, however, is any sustained critical investigation of the numerous debates and issues the group provoked. New book about beatles bootleg lps steve hoffman music forums. The beatles, ennio morricone, judy collins and more pop, classical, jazz, lps item details a large selection of lps including pop, classical, jazz, and soundtrack hits from notable artists such as the beatles, ennio morricone, and judy collins. If theres one thing more reliable than a dour british summer, its the price of a beatles record. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. New book about beatles bootleg lps steve hoffman music.
Continue reading the beatles i feel fine parlophone r 5200 november 1964. The beatles book magazine in 1968 reported george harrison remixing the white album for capitol in hollywood after hearing how bad it sounded. Josh rifkin was a mere 21 years old and fresh from the even dozen jug band when elektra founder jac holzman approached him for the job of adapting beatles songs into classical forms, and he rose to the occasion magnificently, enlisting the aid of new yorks. We regretfully announce that all performances of swing, swing, swing are cancelled due to the ongoing concerns regarding the covid19 virus. Beatles go baroque by the beatles listening cd sheet music.
This book is definitely a reference work that reads almost like a technical manual it is not light reading for the casual beatle listener. This beatlesrelated article is within the scope of wikiproject the beatles, which focuses on improving coverage of english rock band the beatles and related topics on wikipedia. A collection of four hardcover books, one paperback book, and an introducing the beatleslp. The baroque beatles book nonesuch records mp3 downloads. Cant comment on the individual lps, but some of them are supposed to be better. The music was composed and conducted by joshua rifkin with assistance from ed canby and covers a number of beatles instrumentals in the baroque style. The beatles price guide what is your beatles lp worth. Mar 04, 2008 the baroques self titled 1967 garage if leonard cohen barged into an electric prunes recording after obliterating his mind in an allnight gluesniffing binge it might have sounded something like this. Users who are willing to participate in the project should visit the project page, where they can join and see a list of open tasks. As politics continues to dominate the news in this u. As an fyi, our own dinsdalep has a new book coming out about beatles bootleg lps. Musicologistconductorpianist joshua rifkins the baroque beatles book is a milestone from the early days of nonesuch records. Ive chronicled bachs influence on me and will do so with the beatles in the near future.
Here he demonstrates the truth that great music sounds great no. Its rather lengthy title is the beatles recording reference manual volume 1. More has been written about the beatles than any other performing artists of the twentieth century. I was often asked in those days by interviewers, have you met the beatles, have you ever had any contact with the beatles. The baroques self titled 1967 garage if leonard cohen barged into an electric prunes recording after obliterating his mind in an allnight gluesniffing binge it might have sounded something like this. Included are two coffee table books, oversized and copiously illustrated with photographs. Since the full album wasnt released in the uk until 1976, magical mystery tour isnt considered to be one of the 12 original uk lps. Oct 15, 2011 the baroque beatles book arranged by joshua rifkin, 1965 overture. Mighty john marshall of has revealed the top ten most valuable beatles records in a recent radio feature with local us radio station kearth 101. The beatles, ennio morricone, judy collins and more pop, classical, jazz, lps. Conducted by peter, they have been featured in the chicago tribunes annual 10 best classical cds. I am looking to get in touch with the authors of the recording the beatles book for a specific purpose regarding a. The beatles best pressings list steve hoffman music forums. Program notes baroque and beatles concerts chicago a.
The instrumentalists and vocalists are classicallytrained professionals, the arrangements are respectful, and rifkins love for and knowledge of bach, handel, lennon, and maccartney shines in every piece. In contrast, the baroque beatles book was perhaps the first project both to successfully adapt lennonmccartney tunes to classical arrangements, and to stand. Beatlemania and the baroque were both in fashion with their respective audiences, and the disc became a crossover hit at the height of the 65 holiday 6. This post continues on from the one previous detailing some beatles items found on a recent visit to paris.
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