The Beatles revealed, Thursday November 2, Now and Thenalready a very strong moment of the musical year, with a track recorded by John Lennon more than half a century ago, remixed using AI.
The Beatles return with a brand new song, Now and Then, which brings together John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, 53 years after their separation. This new song, posted online on YouTube in particular, was born from a demo recorded by John Lennon in the 1970s.
Thanks to artificial intelligence, the voice of the sadly murdered artist was extracted from the tape, then enriched with recordings of George Harrison dating back to 1995. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and musicians then completed the song the year last. A moving resurrection for fans of the legendary group.
The Beatles come back to life for a song
The song Now and Then is probably the last of the Beatles, written and sung by John Lennon, developed by Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and finally completed by Paul and Ringo more than four decades later. This authentic musical work brings together the legendary group for one last time, marking a truly historic moment in the world of music.
The song’s origin dates back to the 1970s, when John Lennon recorded a demo, which was forgotten for years. Thanks to the documentary series Get Back Directed by Peter Jackson in 2021, Lennon’s vocals were extracted from the mock-up using AI, delivering crystal clear clarity you never expected.
The song’s project was abandoned due to opposition from George Harrison at the time, but it eventually saw the light of day. The release of Now and Thenthis Thursday, November 2, coincides with the reissue of the Beatles’ red (1962-1966) and blue (1967-1970) compilations in an expanded version, offering fans a unique opportunity to rediscover the timeless music of the Liverpool group.
“Probably the last Beatles song”
The announcement of this new song created a real buzz among Beatles fans. Pre-orders for physical media, such as vinyl and cassettes, are already out of stock on the band’s online store. According to Paul McCartney, a living legend at 81, “ it’s probably the last Beatles song, and we all play to it, it’s a real Beatles recording “.
The song Now and Then is a poignant reminder of the Beatles’ lasting impact on popular music and their ability to span generations. The resurrection of this song thanks to artificial intelligence is a testament to the evolution of technology in the music industry and its ability to preserve and honor the musical legacy of these icons.
This release is, so to speak, historic for Beatles music and fans. As the world celebrates this ultimate creation, rock legends continue to inspire new generations of artists. The fusion of technology and classical music shows how innovation can revive musical treasures of the past for the delight of music lovers of the 21ste century.
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