It's an influence that we take as a guide and support for our lives."
I am curious to hear what LEO thinks of the "red" and "blue" editions that have been released as new editions.
The sound is totally different. Especially the red disc has a more recent mixed feel. I think that the blue disc was made by separating one track from "The Beatles: Get Back" (*documentary film to be released in 2021), so the red disc has a stronger impact this time around. By the way, the movie is my favorite movie, and I hope you will watch it because it conveys the value of the relationship between the members. There is a part of me that projects onto ALI as well (laughs).
Of the newly remastered red disc, "The early R&R songs are great, but my personal favorite is from "In My Life" onward. I especially love the addition of 'Tomorrow Never Knows' this time around!" he said.
By the way, what is your favorite Beatles song?
The first one is 'I Am The Walrus,' which is on the blue disc. I heard that mono was the mainstream at that time, and stereo was an afterthought in the world. So I think there are many monauralist listeners among Beatles lovers, but John thought the stereo version of "I Am The Walrus" was better, and he thought it was his best work among the Beatles. So, when you think about it, the fact that the sound was better in stereo on the blue disc released in 2023 is considered to be in line with John's intentions".
This is another story that you really have to follow The Beatles and John Lennon to understand.
With the actual ticket stub from the night show of the legendary two shows in Japan held at the Budokan in 1966 on the front. No back print gracefully. ¥12,100
The Beatles' "Now And Then," the first new song by The Beatles in 27 years, was LEO's most listened to song this year. He regrets that he was on tour on the day of its release and could not go to the record store to get the record. The development was in black, blue, and marble, and he is still trying to collect them all. Now that the last new song of The Beatles has finally been released, do you think that the direct musical influence on your own band ALI is something that will come out in the future?
I've never dared to do any sampling before. I wanted to save the fun, so I thought now was the time to do it. But you are right. Maybe now is the right time to do it.
In 2024, we may seriously release a song influenced by the Beatles. It might be a dance number, and it would be nice to have something that would show the affinity between the cloudy skies and air of England and the atmosphere of Japan. But in my case, I am influenced not only by music, but also by spirituality, which is the basis of my work. It's a guideline and support for life," he said, adding with regret that he has such an emotional attachment to The Beatles that he could not even talk about 10% of what he wanted to say.
What is so cool about The Beatles? Why do they have such an appeal to change people's lives? If you haven't heard them yet, listen to the new song "Now And Then" and the red and blue discs, which are the best and the most fascinating of The Beatles. And check out the apparel that has that charm down to a tee.
By the way, here is LEO's original playlist of The Beatles. Please spend your year-end and New Year holidays listening to this playlist!
