Digital Details
“The project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and their music,” McCartney says. “I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out.”
“The Beatles continue to evolve with the passing of time,” agrees Starr, “and how wonderful that The Beatles’ legacy will find its natural progression into the 21st century through the computerized world we live in.”
Giles Martin — son of George Martin, the man who produced most of the Beatles’ records — will serve as music producer of the project. Martin, incidentally, also co-produced the Cirque de Soilel show “Love,” a Vegas attraction based on the Beatles’ songs.
Long and Winding Road
Of course, the newly revealed game isn’t quite the “revolution” fans have been waiting for — but, well, it’s “something.” Consider it a first step, a sign that the music will move away from the format of “yesterday” and into the era of today. And, “with a little help from their friends,” we hope the powers that be can “work it out” and not “let us down.” I am the walrus. (Sorry. Felt like I needed to squeeze one more song reference in there, and I ran out of titles that actually fit into the dialogue.)
In any case, if the new game doesn’t lead to a full digital release in the near future, at least we all know who to blame. Wonder what Ms. Ono’s up to these days, anyway?