Yoko Ono has authorized the remastering of eight of John Lennon’s solo albums and has participated in a complete remix of the final album he recorded, “Double Fantasy.”
Yoko says the new mixes in “Double Fantasy Stripped Down” delete instrumentation and production to highlight his voice. Yoko and Jack Douglas, who co-produced the original album, performed the remixes.
“Technology has advanced so much that, conversely, I wanted to use new techniques to really frame these amazing songs and John’s voice as simply as possible,” Ono says in an EMI press release I received this morning. “By stripping down some of the instrumentation the power of the songs shines through with an enhanced clarity.”
Abbey Road’s Allan Rouse, who led engineering efforts for the Beatles’ remasters, headed the remastering team.
Here’s the entire release:
London, England – June 29, 2010 – Eight of John Lennon’s classic solo albums and other standout recordings have been digitally remastered from his original mixes for a global catalogue initiative commemorating the music legend’s 70th birthday, which falls on October 9.
Overseen by Yoko Ono, John Lennon’s “Gimme Some Truth” campaign will launch on 4 October (5 October in North America) with the worldwide release of eight remastered studio albums and several newly-compiled titles.
Double Fantasy, 1980’s GRAMMY Award winner for Album of the Year, will be presented in a newly remixed ‘Stripped Down’ version remixed and produced by Yoko Ono and Jack Douglas, co-producers of the original mix with John Lennon. The new stripped down version of the album comes in an expanded 2CD and digital edition pairing the new version with Lennon’s original mix, remastered.
The new collections include:
· A hits compilation in two editions titled Power To The People: The Hits
· A 4CD set of themed discs titled Gimme Some Truth
· A deluxe 11CD collectors box with the remastered albums, rarities, and singles, titled the John Lennon Signature Box
YOKO ONO said: “In this very special year, which would have seen my husband and life partner John reach the age of 70, I hope that this remastering / reissue programme will help bring his incredible music to a whole new audience. By remastering 121 tracks spanning his solo career, I hope also that those who are already familiar with John’s work will find renewed inspiration from his incredible gifts as a songwriter, musician and vocalist and from his power as a commentator on the human condition. His lyrics are as relevant today as they were when they were first written and I can think of no more apposite title for this campaign than those simple yet direct words ‘Gimme Some Truth’. Double Fantasy Stripped Down really allows us to focus our attention on John’s amazing vocals. Technology has advanced so much that, conversely, I wanted to use new techniques to really frame these amazing songs and John’s voice as simply as possible. By stripping down some of the instrumentation the power of the songs shines through with an enhanced clarity. Double Fantasy Stripped Down will be complemented by the original album in the 2CD format. It was whilst working on the new version of this album that I was hit hardest emotionally, as this was the last album John released before his passing.”
The albums have been digitally remastered from Lennon’s original mixes by Yoko Ono and a team of engineers led by Allan Rouse at EMI Music’s Abbey Road Studios in London and by George Marino at Avatar Studios in New York. All of the remastered titles will be packaged in digisleeves with replicated original album art and booklets with photos and new liner notes by noted British music journalist Paul Du Noyer. The albums to be reissued are:
· John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
· Imagine (1971)
· Some Time In New York City (1972)
· Mind Games (1973)
· Walls and Bridges (1974)
· Rock ‘n’ Roll (1975)
· Double Fantasy Stripped Down (2010) / Double Fantasy (1980)
· Milk and Honey (1984)
Power To The People: The Hits gathers 15 of Lennon’s most popular songs, and will be available as a 15-track single-disc and digital package, and as an Experience Edition with additional content. Both versions will be packaged in digisleeves with booklets including a new liner note essay by Du Noyer.
Gimme Some Truth, to be packaged in a slipcase with rare photos and a new liner notes essays by respected American music journalist and author, Anthony DeCurtis, presents 72 of Lennon’s solo recordings on four themed CDs:
· ‘Roots’ – John’s rock ‘n’ roll roots and influences
· ‘Working Class Hero’ – John’s socio-political songs
· ‘Woman’ – John’s love songs
· ‘Borrowed Time’ – John’s songs about life
The John Lennon Signature Box is a deluxe 11CD and digital collection of the eight remastered albums, a disc of rare and previously unreleased recordings, and an EP of Lennon’s non-album singles. The CDs will be housed in digisleeves within a deluxe box including a collectible limited edition John Lennon art print and a hardbound book featuring rare photos, artwork, collages, poetry, and new liner notes by DeCurtis.
In celebration of his 70th birthday on 9 October, 2010, John Lennon’s life and music will be specially feted with a variety of commemorative releases and events around the world. Please visit www.johnlennon.com for official announcements and updates.
REMASTERS TRACK LIST
-Power to the People: The Hits (CD, DD)
-Power to the People: The Hits (Experience Edition) (CD/DVD)
-Gimme Some Truth (4 CDs, DD)
-John Lennon Signature Box (11 CDs, DD)
-John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (Remastered) (CD, DD)
-Imagine (Remastered) (CD, DD)
-Some Time in New York City (Remastered) (2 CDs, DD)
-Mind Games (Remastered) (CD, DD)
-Walls and Bridges (Remastered) (CD, DD)
-Rock 'n' Roll (Remastered) (CD, DD)
-Double Fantasy Stripped Down/Double Fantasy (2 CDs, DD)
-Milk and Honey (CD, DD)
POWER TO THE PEOPLE: THE HITS
-Power To The People
-Gimme Some Truth
-Woman
-Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
-Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
-Cold Turkey
-Jealous Guy
-#9 Dream
-(Just Like) Starting Over
-Mind Games
-Watching The Wheels
-Stand By Me
-Imagine
-Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
-Give Peace A Chance
POWER TO THE PEOPLE: THE HITS (EXPERIENCE EDITION)
-CD: Same as Above
-DVD: Same as CD in same running order
GIMME SOME TRUTH
DISC 1: WORKING CLASS HERO
-Working Class Hero
-Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
-Power To The People
-God
-I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die
-Gimme Some Truth
-Sunday Bloody Sunday
-Steel And Glass
-Meat City
-I Don't Wanna Face It
-Remember
-Woman Is The Nigger Of The World
-I Found out
-Isolation
-Imagine
-Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
-Give Peace A Chance
-Only People
DISC 2: WOMAN
-Mother
-Hold On
-You Are Here
-Well Well Well
-Oh My Love
-Oh Yoko!
-Grow Old With Me
-Love
-Jealous Guy
-Woman
-Out The Blue
-Bless You
-Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out)
-My Mummy's Dead
-I'm Losing You
-(Just Like) Starting Over
-#9 Dream
-Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
DISC 3: BORROWED TIME
-Mind Games
-Nobody Told Me
-Cleanup Time
-Crippled Inside
-How Do You Sleep?
-How?
-Intuition
-I'm Stepping Out
-Whatever Gets You Thru The Night
-Old Dirt Road
-Scared
-What You Got
-Cold Turkey
-New York City
-Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird Of Paradox)
-Borrowed Time
-Look At Me
-Watching The Wheels
DISC 4: ROOTS
-Be-Bop-A-Lula
-You Can't Catch Me
-Medley: Rip It Up/Ready Teddy
-Tight A$
-Ain't That a Shame
-Sweet Little Sixteen
-Do You Wanna Dance
-Slippin' and Slidin'
-Peggy Sue
-Medley: Bring It On Home/Send Me Some Lovin'
-Yer Blues (Live)
-Just Because
-Boney Moronie
-Beef Jerky
-Ya Ya
-Hound Dog (Live)
-Stand By Me
-Here We Go Again
JOHN LENNON SIGNATURE BOX
ORIGINAL ALBUMS
-John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
-Imagine
-Some Time In New York City
-Mind Games
-Walls and Bridges
-Rock 'n' Roll
-Double Fantasy
-Milk and Honey
HOME TAPES
-Mother
-Love
-God
-I Found Out
-Nobody Told Me
-Honey Don't
-One Of The Boys
-India, India
-Serve Yourself
-Isolation
-Remember
-Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
-I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier Mama I Don't Wanna Die
SINGLES
-Power To The People
-Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
-Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
-Cold Turkey
-Move Over Ms. L
-Give Peace a Chance
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