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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0724349297593
Format: Box set, Black & White, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Items: 5
Publisher: Capitol
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 01, 2003
Running Time: 600 minutes
Sales Rank: 1541
Studio: Capitol
Theatrical Release Date: November 19, 1995
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Amazon.com:
Initially broadcast as a TV miniseries to go with the series of three Anthology double-CD albums, this set of eight documentary tapes has the heft and scope of one of Ken Burns's expansive projects. Still, unless you are either a historian or a truly committed fan, you'll find yourself with way more material--particularly about the Beatles' early lives as lads in Liverpool--than you'll want to watch. The documentary material is copious, including early performance films and tapes, at the point before they found their true voices. The actual Beatlemania years--beginning in 1963 and concluding in 1970--feature extensive performance films, as well as home movies and archival material. The best parts, of course, are the interviews with the Beatles themselves, who produced the entire thing. Along with reworking two previously unreleased John Lennon tracks as 'new Beatles songs,' the Anthology includes some unseen Lennon interview tapes so that his acerbic voice can be heard as well. This stands as a comprehensive document of that heady period, the second coming of rock & roll, as the Beatles took what Elvis had started and expanded upon it exponentially. The tapes give a solid sense of the historical context and the way these four musicians changed the world around them in the 1960s. --Marshall Fine
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - END ALL ARGUMENT AS TO WHO WAS THE BEST BAND EVER!
More than 30 years after their demise as a band, the Beatles keep setting records. (though it was 25 years when the Anthology was released)
When the Anthology was first aired, right after, in one day 450,000 albums of Anthology 1 were sold, the most albums EVER sold in one day. (and it wasn't cheap, either) There was the audio version of the Anthology first, and each one cost...was it $30? Something like that, but they had a LOT of songs on each disc. Then the video Anthology finally came out on VHS. Then the Anthology coffee table book. Finally, the DVD version you will buy. Amazing, when you think of it. As you get into this you will see that the Beatles did this with as much class and integrity as they did everything else they ever did. A good example is the Free As A Bird video. One of the coolest videos ever, it has lots of hidden references to their songs and story. (There is also a lot of humor from the Beatles as it all unfolds)
The song "Free As A Bird" won a Grammy in 1997, and the video also won a Grammy. The Beatles thus break further ground being a band with a long deceased member who still charts in the top 10... 25 years after disbanding, and winning top awards.
"Real Love," the single, reached #4 and #11 in the UK and US singles charts respectively and earned a gold record faster than a number of the group's other singles.
These examples illustrate in just a small way the colossal impact this 4 piece group had on music ... Read More
Rating: - The Beatles Anthology
Almost everything you want to know about The Beatles!!!! I am happy I have this anthology !!!
Rating: - as promised
set came in the original box in mint condition and the best thing of course is the content... hours of Beatles thoughts, images and music.
Rating: - Only complaint - not long enough!
Seriously, I could have watched 20 hours of this fascinating documentary. Sad that John's comments could come only from video tapes and recordings. Time appears to have healed all wounds between the others and been replaced by nostalgia and the good fellowship of old mates. The music videos were 15 years ahead of their time and great fun to relive.
Rating: - Beatles Anthology
Thanks so much--this was perfect. Just what I wanted and expected and at a very fair and reasonable price. Timely delivery as well. Great transaction.
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