The Beatles Anthology
starring: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Neil Aspinall
directed by: Bob Smeaton, Geoff Wonfor, Kevin Godley
directed by: Bob Smeaton, Geoff Wonfor, Kevin Godley
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Initially broadcast as a TV miniseries to go with the series of threeAnthology double-CD albums, this set of eight documentary tapes has theheft and scope of one of KenBurns's expansive projects. Still, unless you are either a historian or atruly committed fan, you'll find yourself with way more material--particularlyabout the Beatles' early lives as lads in Liverpool--than you'll want to watch.The documentary material is copious, including early performance films andtapes, at the point before they found their true voices. The actual Beatlemaniayears--beginning in 1963 and concluding in 1970--feature extensive performancefilms, 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 "newBeatles songs," the Anthology includes some unseen Lennon interview tapesso that his acerbic voice can be heard as well. This stands as a comprehensivedocument of that heady period, the second coming of rock & roll, as the Beatlestook what Elvis had started and expanded upon it exponentially. The tapes give asolid sense of the historical context and the way these four musicians changedthe world around them in the 1960s. --Marshall Fine
Initially broadcast as a TV miniseries to go with the series of threeAnthology double-CD albums, this set of eight documentary tapes has theheft and scope of one of KenBurns's expansive projects. Still, unless you are either a historian or atruly committed fan, you'll find yourself with way more material--particularlyabout the Beatles' early lives as lads in Liverpool--than you'll want to watch.The documentary material is copious, including early performance films andtapes, at the point before they found their true voices. The actual Beatlemaniayears--beginning in 1963 and concluding in 1970--feature extensive performancefilms, 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 "newBeatles songs," the Anthology includes some unseen Lennon interview tapesso that his acerbic voice can be heard as well. This stands as a comprehensivedocument of that heady period, the second coming of rock & roll, as the Beatlestook what Elvis had started and expanded upon it exponentially. The tapes give asolid sense of the historical context and the way these four musicians changedthe world around them in the 1960s. --Marshall Fine
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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.
Rating: - If you're a big Beatles fan...
I purchased this documentary on VHS when it first came out (for about $100! ) so that should tell you how I feel about it! If you are a big fan (big- not "moderate" or "casual") you'll eat this up. Besides the early never before heard recordings, photos, performances, and interviews, the stories told by the Beatles and their close associates are just fascinating. And what's great (and pretty funny also) is that they don't always have the same opinions or recollections on events surrounding the band. ... Read More
Rating: 
- Enjoyable to watch and learn about the Beatles
Since purchasing this set, I have watched it through twice and some parts three or more times.It is both entertaining and gives a good overview of Beatles music.The real strength of this set is the range of music it includes and the very fine video from televised performances, newsconferences, reporting, documentaries, etc.The film clips are very good.I also liked the special features extremely well, particularly the feeling of the remaining Beatles (three at that time) about arranging and recording ... Read More
- as promisedset came in the original box in mint condition and the best thing of course is the content... hours of Beatles thoughts, images and music.
- 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.
- Beatles AnthologyThanks 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.
- If you're a big Beatles fan...I purchased this documentary on VHS when it first came out (for about $100! ) so that should tell you how I feel about it! If you are a big fan (big- not "moderate" or "casual") you'll eat this up. Besides the early never before heard recordings, photos, performances, and interviews, the stories told by the Beatles and their close associates are just fascinating. And what's great (and pretty funny also) is that they don't always have the same opinions or recollections on events surrounding the band. ... Read More
- Enjoyable to watch and learn about the BeatlesSince purchasing this set, I have watched it through twice and some parts three or more times.It is both entertaining and gives a good overview of Beatles music.The real strength of this set is the range of music it includes and the very fine video from televised performances, newsconferences, reporting, documentaries, etc.The film clips are very good.I also liked the special features extremely well, particularly the feeling of the remaining Beatles (three at that time) about arranging and recording ... Read More
