ビートルズ「最後の曲」リリース、故レノンのボーカル復活
The Beatles’ ”Last Song” released, late Lennon’s vocal comeback
The Beatles’ ”Last Song” released, late Lennon’s vocal comeback
故ジョン・レノンを含めてビートルズのメンバー全員がそろった「最後の曲」が、11月2日にリリースされた
The ”last song” featuring all members of the Beatles, including the late John Lennon, was released on November 2nd.
The ”last song” featuring all members of the Beatles, including the late John Lennon, was released on November 2nd.
The title of the song is ”Now and Then”
The title of the song is ”Now and Then”
レノンが「I know it’s true. It’s all because of you. And if I make it through, it’s all because of you」と歌い、ビートルズを懐かしむファンの思いを強くかき立てている
Lennon sings, “I know it’s true. It’s all because of you. And if I make it through, it’s all because of you,” strongly stirring up the feelings of nostalgic Beatles fans.
Lennon sings, “I know it’s true. It’s all because of you. And if I make it through, it’s all because of you,” strongly stirring up the feelings of nostalgic Beatles fans.
ユーチューブで1日に公開されたメイキング映像によると、この楽曲はレノンが制作して1970年代にニューヨーク市の自宅で収録し、妻のオノ・ヨーコが94年、ビートルズの残るメンバーにデモを披露した
According to a making-of video posted on YouTube on the 1st, Lennon wrote and recorded the song at his home in New York City in the 1970s, and his wife Yoko Ono performed a demo of it to the remaining members of the Beatles in 1994.
According to a making-of video posted on YouTube on the 1st, Lennon wrote and recorded the song at his home in New York City in the 1970s, and his wife Yoko Ono performed a demo of it to the remaining members of the Beatles in 1994.
レノンは40歳だった1980年、ニューヨーク市の自宅前で銃撃されて死亡した
Lennon was shot to death in front of his New York City home in 1980 at the age of 40.
Lennon was shot to death in front of his New York City home in 1980 at the age of 40.
メイキング映像には、ギターを担当した故ジョージ・ハリスンの「ジョンの声が聴けることを大切にしたい
The making-of video features the late guitarist George Harrison saying, ``I cherish being able to hear John’s voice.’’
The making-of video features the late guitarist George Harrison saying, ``I cherish being able to hear John’s voice.’’
彼もきっと、僕たちとまた一緒にいられる機会を楽しんだに違いない」というコメントが収録されている
I’m sure he enjoyed the chance to be with us again.”
I’m sure he enjoyed the chance to be with us again.”
ドラムのリンゴ・スターは「彼が戻って来てくれて、僕たちは今までで一番近くなれた」と言い添えた
Drummer Ringo Starr added, ”Having him back brings us closer than we’ve ever been.”
Drummer Ringo Starr added, ”Having him back brings us closer than we’ve ever been.”
ポール・マッカートニーとスター、ハリソンは1995年までこの楽曲に取り組んだが、当時はデモ音源のレノンの声をピアノの音から切り離すことができず、その後長年、ナウ・アンド・ゼンは棚上げ状態になっていた
Paul McCartney and Starr Harrison worked on the song until 1995, but at the time it was impossible to separate Lennon’s voice from the piano sound in the demo recording, and Now And Then was shelved for many years. Ta
Paul McCartney and Starr Harrison worked on the song until 1995, but at the time it was impossible to separate Lennon’s voice from the piano sound in the demo recording, and Now And Then was shelved for many years. Ta
2001年にハリソンが死去したことでさらに機運がそがれ、マッカートニーとスターが再び制作に着手するのに20年以上の年月を要した
Harrison’s death in 2001 further dampened momentum, and it took more than 20 years for McCartney and Starr to begin production again.
Harrison’s death in 2001 further dampened momentum, and it took more than 20 years for McCartney and Starr to begin production again.
マッカートニーの声はデモ音源から切り離され、ハリソンのギターは1995年の音源をもとに制作している
McCartney’s voice was separated from the demo recording, and Harrison’s guitar was created based on the 1995 recording.
McCartney’s voice was separated from the demo recording, and Harrison’s guitar was created based on the 1995 recording.
「ナウ・アンド・ゼンは多分、ビートルズ最後の曲になる
``Now and Then is probably the last Beatles song.’’
``Now and Then is probably the last Beatles song.’’
そして僕たち全員が演奏しているので、正真正銘ビートルズのレコーディングだ」とマッカートニーは力を込めた
And with all of us playing, it’s a genuine Beatles recording,” McCartney said emphatically.
And with all of us playing, it’s a genuine Beatles recording,” McCartney said emphatically.