Paul mccartney has a new perspective on beatles let it be film. The film features an unannounced rooftop concert by the group, their last performance in public. I think the original idea was pauls idea to rehearse some new songs and then we were going to pick a location and record the album of the songs in a concert. After additional remastering, a dvd release was planned to accompany the 2003 release of let it be. New version of the beatles let it be film to be released. A fully restored cut of the original let it be movie directed by michael. The filmed account of the beatles attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart. Phil spector was enlisted in early 1970 to do some postproduction work, but did not work with. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of umc universal music catalogue. All were remastered by giles martin, son of the original producer george martin, with many unreleased tracks.
Alright, i can usually source any movie, video, or documentary i want to watch, but the beatles let it be documentary just is so hard to find. The album s remastering sounds great and does create a different experience for fans of the record. The film, which was shot in january 1969, was originally intended to be a tv special called get back featuring the group rehearsing for. In 1992 a remastered version came out i think on laser disc but again parts were edited out and the movie cut down. Beatles to unveil unheard treasure trove, 50 years after. At that time always remember a discussion which is the last beatles album abey road or let it be. Pauls concluding comment who knows, that may be happening in a year or two would seem to confirm what many on this forum have been suggesting for some time, namely that the reissue of the let it be film in whatever form remastered or reinvented will likely happen in 2020, the films 50th anniversary year. Stephen king, accountant of a nearby bank, called in the police to stop the music. And by the time the album was released the beatles had broken up. Its been unavailable on any nondefunct technology since the last vhs copy got chewed up in the 1980s. Let it be is a 1970 british documentary film starring the beatles and directed by michael lindsayhogg. The beatles have announced a new film collaboration with director peter. Beatles to unveil unheard treasure trove, 50 years after let it be. Let it be remastered by the beatles on amazon music.
The documentary film let it be gives an unparalleled insight into the beatles getting back. The making of let it be is a truly remarkable never seen before movie starring the beatles. Let it be is a 1970 british documentary film starring the beatles and directed by michael. It was 45 years ago today may th, 1970, that the beatles final movie, let it be, received its u. The beatles film let it be had its premiere in new york 48 years ago. Let it be remastered movie set to release in 2020 for. Recorded without joy, set aside for months while a better album was assembled, and finally remixed in a way that enraged one of the bands principals, let it be finally saw release in may 1970. A restored version of the original let it be movie, directed by michael. The original film is set for reissue too for the purists, a reissue of the original let it be is due to follow jacksons film in 2020, to mark its 50 th anniversary. Paul says it will have unseen footage added as well. It was filmed in early 1969, and concerns the beatles rehearsing and recording songs for what would be their final studio album let it be then referred to as the get back project.
Over the years a lot of bootleg copies came out and many of them had the movie cut down and parts edited out. This is huge news for beatles fans, and for fans of rock and roll documentaries, since the original let it be, directed by michael lindsayhogg, hasnt been commercially available since the 1980s. Nevertheless, this film is a fascinating dokumentary about the recording of the album of the same name in early 1969 and truly deserves to be seen today. How peter jacksons new version of let it be will shatter your view. Song let it be 2000 digital remaster artist the beatles. The film documents the group rehearsing and recording songs for their twelfth and final studio album let it be, in january 1969. Song dig a pony remastered 2009 artist the beatles. Provided to youtube by universal music group fly me to the moon remastered frank sinatra count basie and his orchestra nothing but the best. The beatles let it be original 35mm widescreen theatre. Acdc let there be rock the movie 1980 remastered p3. The dissolution of the fab four is captured on camera in michael lindsayhoggs documentary, a filmed record of the sessions for what would become the beatles final release, let it be. Nat king cole, george shearing quintet let there be love remastered. Today is the 50th anniversary of the release of the beatles final album, let it be. The beatles have announced an allnew documentary film featuring never before seen footage from the let it be recording sessions.
The beatles acclaimed original studio album remasters, released on cd in 2009, make their longawaited stereo vinyl debut. Released just after the album in may 1970, let it be is the final. The let it be film on video cassette german edition. Why cant we buy the let it be film by the beatles on. It is their 12th and final album even though production started before the abbey road sessions let it be was an attempt to. Released just after the album, it was the final original beatles release. The beatles announce let it be film reissue and new. Naked, including a second dvd of bonus material, but never materialised. An amazing counternarrative to the let it be film has ensued, he wrote. Peter jackson using unreleased beatles let it be footage.
Paul mccartney has indicated that the beatles film let it be is set to be rereleased in a new version to mark its fiftieth anniversary in 2020 the film, which was originally released in. Let it be filmdocumentary ive found what appears to be the least molested cropped scan of the 16mm print, in dvd480p. Acdc let there be rock the movie 1980 remastered p1. New beatles movie aims to bust the myth of let it be sessions. I really hate that this is what we still must dopaid a ridiculous amount for the magical mystery tour box set, an objectively awful movie, so i think it goes without saying that im willing to pay for something legit.
Let it be is still a good album at the end of the day, just not the album it was supposed to be. The movie was remastered from the original 16 mm film negative by apple corps in 1992, with some footage seen in the 1995 documentary the beatles. This remastered version has a very high quality and highlow frequency ratio sound. Most accounts have paul as the instigator of a live to tape record but george martin recalls john. Fans have long expected that the revised let it be would be due around may, 2020. The film includes an unannounced rooftop concert by the group, their last public performance. Peppers lonely heart club bands cutouts, and special inner bags for. Theres been talk recently that a new movie version of let it be may be edited together. This album stiffed when first released in the spring of 1970. While it was hyped as the last beatles album everyone knew it was recorded before abbey road, even if they didnt know the messy history behind it.
Documentary film about the beatles rehearsing and recording songs for the album let it be in january 1969. I really hope let it be is re released in whatever form be it cleaned up, extra bonus tracks, extended rooftop concert performance. Phil spector was enlisted in early 1970 to do some postproduction mixing and overdubs, but he did. The video game remastered is still a wonderfully authentic trip back to early 90s new york and the haunted heyday of. Peter jackson using unreleased beatles let it be footage for new. The beatles let it be deluxe 35mm widescreen stereo edition for the beatles completist and serious fans, the biggest frustration has. Let it bleed remastered by the rolling stones on apple. For such a highprofile slice of rocknroll history, let it be is surprisingly obscure. Indeed, the current plan is for a remastered version of let it be to release following the completion of jacksons film. Acdc let there be rock the movie 1980 remastered p2. The complete beatles playlist every album track and.
From my point of view, one of the best albums in terms of content and composition. Estate limited, under exclusive licence to calderstone productions ltd. The beatles announce let it be film reissue and new collaboration. Let it be is an album released in 1970 by english rock band the beatles. Accordingly, the albums yellow submarine and let it be are treated in this playlist as though they were released in march 1968 and may 1969, respectively. According to aswad, jackson succeeded based on what was shown. The movie was remastered from the original 16mm film negative by apple corps in 1992, with some footage seen in the 1995 documentary the beatles anthology. New beatles let it be movie is not the project we expected. Let it be remastered by the beatles 94638247227 cd. Not on amazon, youtube, free video sites, anywhere. All were remastered by giles martin, son of the original producer. Let it bleed remastered the rolling stones rock 1969 play shuffle. For any negative scene showing dissention, there were so many positive moments where.
The lord of the rings director is set to release his own version of the classic beatles film, documenting studio days paul mccartney has. The lp release in uk was today, 8th may 1970 let it be the film, which was shot in january 1969, was originally intended to be a tv special called get back featuring the group rehearsing for their first live show in over two years. With john lennon, paul mccartney, george harrison, ringo starr. This is the let it be documentary film, released in 1970 which won the academy award for best original song score. Let it be remastered the beatles release info allmusic. Paul mccartney has indicated that the beatles film let it be is set to be rereleased in a new version to mark its fiftieth anniversary in 2020. It spans two weeks of recording of what was to be their final album, let it be. It is intended to provide a complete overview of the bands canonical output ideal for newcomers to the beatles and anyone looking to expand their familiarity with their work. The music, while causing a commotion of fans on the street, was seen as a disruption by several area businessmen. Does anyone have any suggestions for being able to watch this. Let it be remastered movie set to release in 2020 for its 50th anniversary. The remastered original classic that started it all, in which two brothers discover their local mortuary hides a legion of hooded killer dwarfs, a flying drillball, and the demonic mortician who. The impromptu concert was filmed and used as the conclusion to the let it be movie. A splendid time is guaranteed for all john lennon paul mccartney george harrison ringo starr click the.
Let it be full album remastered 2009 the beatles youtube. The film, which was shot in january 1969, was originally intended to be a tv special called get back featuring the group rehearsing for their first live show in over two years. Let it be naked largely resolves these issues and is a good statement of what the beatles were trying to achieve after the white album and before abbey road which, apart from i me mine, is the order the three albums were recorded even though let it be was released after abbey road. When i find myself in times of trouble mother mary comes to me speaking words of wisdom, let it be and in my hour of darkness she is standin.