John Lennon/Beatles Mega Thread

[msLinds]

I didn't want to start a new thread for this.So I decided to post this in the John Lennon thread instead.For anyone that might be interested.Johns Son Sean Lennon has put out a new debut album "Acoustic Sessions " on CD and Vinyl with his band The Goastt".You can listen to the entire album free on NPR radio right now. Nico and everyone.I will keep posting any John Lennon related news I find out.That cool Nico that you got to the Rock Hall.I agree with you about Johns music has that power to resonate (still) with young people.I am going just cut and paste the rest of this.

You can listen to this entire new "Goastt " album on NPR.Which will stream "
Acoustic Sessions ", on its web site until its release in the USA on Oct. 26th 2010.
First Listen:" The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger ".
Together, Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl have produced a finely calibrated mix of blissful psych-pop, complete with sweet two-part harmonies and wistful, wandering melodies inspired by '60s French pop. Hear their new album in its entirety until its release on Oct. 26.2010

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...ryId=130515591


"The GOASTT " The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger's debut album 
Acoustic Sessions is available stateside and in France Monday October 25th 25, 2010.You can purchase the album through " Chimera Music'.Available for Pre-Order now.You can also preorder it on Amazon,etc.

WWW.CHIMERAMUSIC.COM

http://www.chimeramusic.com/thegoastt.html#top

The post deleted after this one was a double posting.

[msLinds]

The Beatles’ original 1973 compilations, the Red and Blue albums, which have been digitally remastered, are available in stores globally from today.Release date in the USA October 19th 2010 Both 2 CD packages include expanded booklets with original liner notes, newly written essays by Bill Flanagan, and rare photos.The first Beatles compilations to be released after the band.’s 1970 disbandment, the popular ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ collections each feature a selection of singles and album tracks written by the band’s members.‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ have been remastered by the same dedicated team of engineers at EMI Music’s Abbey Road Studios responsible for remastering The Beatles’ original UK studio albums, carefully maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the original analogue recordings.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=444790950263

http://www.thebeatles.com/store

[msLinds]

This information is for anyone interested in listening to it.

The TV Interview With Yoko Ono Lennon on " Anderson Copper 360 ' is being shown in 3 parts,on 3 nights, October 19,20,21,2010.You can still watch the first part of the interview online.Or the other 2 parts once they are shown on TV if you miss them.The first part of the interview is toward the end of the show.You can watch them on the CNN web site video's.Or download them to I Tunes for watching later.

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/1...atles-breakup/

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id251316716

[Nico]

Originally Posted by msLinds

This information is for anyone interested in listening to it.

The TV Interview With Yoko Ono Lennon on " Anderson Copper 360 ' is being shown in 3 parts,on 3 nights, October 19,20,21,2010.You can still watch the first part of the interview online.Or the other 2 parts once they are shown on TV if you miss them.The first part of the interview is toward the end of the show.You can watch them on the CNN web site video's.Or download them to I Tunes for watching later.

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/1...atles-breakup/

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id251316716

Thank you msLinds! I still find new interviews with Yoko so compelling, probably because John and her were/are such fascinating people.

[msLinds]

Your welcome Nico.I agree with you about Interviews by Yoko being compelling.No matter what peoples personal feeling are about Yoko.That is a emotionally heavy interview to watch.In the second part listening to her talk about how when they rushed John to the Emergency room in the hospital.How they bought Yoko Johns wedding ring he wore.When they declared him dead.Talking about the cowardly scumbag that assassinated him.Its so heavy to watch and still so sad.But I agree with Yoko we should celebration Johns life and not just remember how he died. Part 3 of the interview with Anderson Cooper 360 is tonight.But your still be able to watch all 3 segments online later for those that miss it.Here are both parts 1 and 2 of the interviews together.

parts 1 and 2 posted

http://networkedblogs.com/9p2DV


http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/1...atles-breakup/

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id251316716

[msLinds]

The musician and songwriter John Lennon (1940-80) was commemorated with an English Heritage blue plaque today, Saturday October 23rd 2010 in celebration of his life and contribution to music.* The plaque was unveiled at 11am at 34 Montagu Square, London, by Yoko Ono Lennon.

http://networkedblogs.com/9ytl0

[msLinds]

I have little news to share.So I thought I would update this thread for those interested.

Photographs of John Lennon taken during a radio interview in New York City just days before his death are expected to cost thousands of pounds when they go on sale next month.

http://www.live4ever.uk.com/2010/10/...#ixzz13iZAEHRu


Also also have little more news about that new film that just came out about John Lennons life in New York City called "LennonNYC ". I just saw on another message board. That Amazon will have that new film out on DVD on January 25th 2011.But I am sure it will also be sold in DVD stores and other online places that sell DVD's etc.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by msLinds

I have little news to share.So I would thought update this thread for those interested.

Photographs of John Lennon taken during a radio interview in New York City just days before his death are expected to cost thousands of pounds when they go on sale next month.

http://www.live4ever.uk.com/2010/10/...#ixzz13iZAEHRu


Also also have little more news about that new film that just came out about John Lennons life in New York City called "LennonNYC ". I just saw on another message board. That Amazon will have that new film out on DVD on January 25th 2011.But I am sure it will also be sold in DVD stores and other online places that sell DVD's etc.

Thanks msLinds. I know that those pics are actually not the last pictures taken before he died but they have been labeling them as such for whatever reasons. I think the pics of John with Yoko that Annie Leibovitz took- the famous one from Rolling Stone and others with him fully clothed- were actually taken on December 8th, the day he died.

I want to see this "LennonNYC!!" Did you see "Nowhere Boy" by any chance?

[msLinds]

Your welcome Nico.I knew that Annie Leibovitz had taken some of the last known photographs of John Lennon and Yoko being he was assasinated.I have not seen that new movie Nowhere Boy yet.I do want to see it.Its suppose to be a good movie.About Johns Life when he was younger before he became famous with the Beatles.I know that movie will certainly come out on DVD later to.Take care everyone

[Nico]

Ok, I got Sean and Charlotte's new album The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger and I really like it. It's very quiet, though. Normally, I like louder, faster stuff but can totally appreciate softer, quieter music. It has a very 1960's French pop thing going- with the delivery and the melodies. Their voices combined is truly beautiful. The second song, which I forgot the name of, is gorgeous.

I actually have been a Sean fan for a while. His first album Into the Sun, was released when I was in high school and I remember getting it and thinking he was incredibly unique and melodically gifted. His voice was a tad higher then, so I didn't feel the John Lennon connection too much there. Nowadays, I see SO much of John in Sean. Sean is, in my opinion, more diverse and interesting musically than his brother. I adore Jules but his stuff is a lot more generic. But his albums Valotte and Photograph Smile are simply stunning.

If anyone has the John Lennon Signature Box...I literally teared up at both Julian and Sean's introductions. Especially Sean's. They are really lovely guys and it's terrible that John's life was taken away and two boys lost the opportunity to have their dad around to see them grow up into really kind, talented men.

[msLinds]

I also like Seans and Charlotte's " The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger " new album "Acoustic Sessions alot.It is alot quieter.But he says in inteviews he wanted their first official album to be more of a stripped down version,with them jst singing and his guitar etc.I agree Seans music is incredibly unique and he is melodically gifted.I know he has a kind and good heart and is a caring guy to.He is very caring and good toward his fans.Also he is not stuck up and does not act like a spoiled rich kid.I also read they are releasing a album soon with a electric guitars,drums,etc and a full band.I read they are allready mixing it.So in the near future there is another CD from them coming out.I became a fan when his album Friendly Fire came out several years ago.I really like his brother Julians music alot to.I know Julian has said on his official Facebook page.That he has a new album of his own coming out soon to.Julian is very much a activist on many important causes to..I think John would be very proud of both his sons right now.

Here is interesting article about Seans new Acoustic Sessions album

A thing of beauty from that ‘beautiful boy’ Sean Lennon
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1768791/


Here is the web site with Sean's and Charlotte's own music company "Chimera Music " that he runs out his home and the link to his official web site for those interested.
www.thegoastt.com/

http://chimeramusic.com/goastt.html

http://chimeramusic.com/

http://seanonolennon.com


Now for a little news update.I don't think I need to start new thread for this.

The Paley Center Tribute to John Lennon: photos & screenings in New York City
SCREENINGS FROM THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA COLLECTION
A Tribute to John Lennon
October 8, 2010*to Friday, December 31, 2010,

The Paley Center for Media,
25 West 52 Street, New York, NY

http://networkedblogs.com/a1xPX


I am sure most of you have allready heard that John Lennon got the most public votes to get on a commemotive British coin.But for those that have not heard that he won. Here is a little more information about that.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...#ixzz14ChCGgnz



"Wake me in a thousand years,when computers can shed tears."
From Sean Lennons and Charlotte's new CD "Acoustic Sessions " song " Dark Matter "

[msLinds]

I have another update for Nico or anyone else interested.
Sean Lennon and girlfriend Charlotte Kemp Muhl are in a book of photographs.Called " Sean+ Kemp " These photographs were shot by Alex Freund.Its being sold right now online on Amazon and Barnes@Noble and I am sure in other bookstores and places online.This book has been out now for couple of months.I think they both are a beautiful couple.There is also Ellie.com article online about this book.

Ellie article about* Sean + Kemp book of photographs

Between running a music label, playing in a band, and juggling day jobs that include, oh, being the face of Maybelline, It Couple Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl found the time to spend a day in a New York City studio with photographer Alex Freund. It resulted in Sean + Kemp, a 50-page coffee table-worthy book now available at Colette that captures this duo in their most intimate (and provocative—think Muhl straddling Lennon like she’s riding a motorcycle) moments. We caught up with Freund to find out the hardest part about shooting a couple, and why he didn’t want to re-enact Double Fantasy.

http://fashion.elle.com/fashion/2010...r-coffee-table

http://www.alexfreund.com/

Sean + Kemp
Hardcover: 102 pages
Publisher: Gravure LLC (August 30, 2010)

[Nico]

I love that we're writing these news bits back and forth to each other msLinds. I think Sean and Charlotte are a sweet couple and I found a pretty funny video of them taken by a film crew, candidly, after one of their shows. Check out Elliot Mintz!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvdlDc1zeLs

Also, found this news bit about John's last audio recording and autograph. Click on the link and you can hear it. He sounded like such a lovely, normal guy and I'm still so distraught that he was so giving to his fans and that mess had to happen to him.

[msLinds]

Thanks for the links Nico.I think that You Tube video with Sean and Charlotte was kind of funny to.That last link was interesting and sort of sad listening to it.Knowing later that night John was about to assassinated.I have a little new updated information for you or anyone else interested.


WRXP Radio FM 101.9 FM in New York will be presenting a full hour special with The Goastt on Sunday November 14th 2010 night at 8pm EST, including album tracks and a live studio performance.You can listen to it online on the stations web site.

http://www.1019rxp.com/



Sean Lennon interview with the Telegraph UK
Sean Lennon on his father, the Beatles, making music with his model girlfriend, and keeping his mother in check. By Craig McLean
http://www.accessinterviews.com/interviews/view/23785

[Nico]

Originally Posted by msLinds

Sean Lennon interview with the Telegraph UK
Sean Lennon on his father, the Beatles, making music with his model girlfriend, and keeping his mother in check. By Craig McLean
http://www.accessinterviews.com/interviews/view/23785

I love this part, because it shows how sentimental Sean is when it comes to people/things associated with his dad:

Of Paul McCartney he says, 'I’m just so excited when I’m around him. It’s like when you see a white buffalo and you just hold your breath – you’re just hoping that it’s not going to end. Because,’ he adds quietly, 'it’s the closest I can come to hanging out with my dad. Every second I’ve ever spent with Paul has been really meaningful to me. He was my dad’s best mate for a long time. And my dad didn’t have many friends, you know?’

I should post the dedications from Yoko, Julian, and Sean found in the Lennon Signature box...as a John fan you can't help but get emotional. He is so loved by his family, and missed by almost everyone else.