The Beatles are set to make a return to the music scene in big way! First by releasing a new video game and secondly to re-release a massive backlog of their music. The new game which is called, "The Beatles: Rockband" is released on Wednesday the 9th September.
On the game you can see visual simulations of the band performing some of their most famous tracks at some of the most popular venues from around the country. This coincides perfectly with their record label EMI’s scheduled release of 14 of their new digitally enhanced albums which will available in early 2010. Additionally, from October 19th owners of the video game will be able to download the whole Abbey Road album either through their XBOX or PS3 for about £10. Or alternatively, you can download them individually for about 99p each. I think this is part of a master plan to get the Beatles back into the scene and apply their music to a younger demographic. There is no doubt that these new CD’s will sell like hotcakes in the shops and I bet EMI are licking their lips!
I am personally a massive fan of the Beatles. I am eager to hear how they have re-mastered their tracks to go on CD. I do hope they have not laid digital pianos over their grand pianos or added a hoard of electric guitars to replace the older sound. Plans on how to get the Beatles’ back catalogue implemented into the digital world has been widely discussed between all the parties involved. The various record companies involved will also be selling the infamous album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band for sale in late November which is no doubt set to be a massive hit with fans from all over the planet!
You can watch game play trailers and get more information at The Beatles: Rock Band official website. By the time you read this the game should already be released! I will be making a purchase for sure!
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