Arguably the most famous band on the scene, The Beatles are set to re-release a vast amount of their music backlog accompanied by a bran new computer game. The eagerly anticipated new game entitled "The Beatles: Rockband" is released on the 9th of September.
On the video game you can also see many visual simulations of The Beatles performing a mix of their most famous songs at some of the greatest venues in 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 interested to hear how they have re-mastered their tracks. 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 November which is bound to be a massive with fans all over the world!
You can watch game play trailers and get more information at The Beatles: Rock Band official website. By the time you have read this article the game would of already been released! I for one will definitely be making a purchase!