Election - 2009, Pundits - 1968: Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart

“Come tomorrow, will I be older?


Come tomorrow, maybe a soldier.

Now listen - come tomorrow, maybe I’m older than today.”

Election - 2009, Pundits - 1968:  Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart

Shapes of Things from the Truth album (1968)

Here, There and Almost Everywhere - Beatles Video Game In The Works For 2009 Holiday Season

It’s looking like you’ll be able to get Beatle tunes via a video game console before you’ll be able buy a digital download of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.  Beatles license holder Apple Corps Ltd. has teamed up with MTV and Harmonix to develop and deliver a standalone game — meaning not a RockBand game — in time to stuff stockings for next year.  The details are still a bit vague but, here’s what they have to say about it so far in a recent press release:

New York, NY - October 30, 2008 - The Beatles’ extraordinary music and phenomenal legacy is set to rock across the universe in the form of a video game through an exclusive partnership between Apple Corps Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

This partnership marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Harrisongs Ltd, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, has agreed to present The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. Published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band, the game will be an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles. The game was creatively conceived with input from Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, and enjoys their full blessing. In addition, Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE project, will provide his expertise and serve as Music Producer for this groundbreaking Beatles project.
“The project is a fun idea which broadens the appeal of The Beatles and their music. I like people having the opportunity to get to know the music from the inside out,” Sir Paul McCartney said.
“It gives me great pleasure to be part of The Beatles / Apple and Harmonix / Rock Band partnership,” said Ringo Starr. “The Beatles continue to evolve with the passing of time and how wonderful that The Beatles’ legacy will find its natural progression into the 21st century through the computerized world we live in. Let the games commence.”
“It’s cool. I love it and hope it will keep inspiring and encouraging the young generation for many decades,” said Yoko Ono Lennon.
“People are having so much fun playing Rock Band. Combined with The Beatles tracks, it is a great way to either listen or participate,” said Olivia Harrison. “If you like the music, it doesn’t take much persuasion to get you to play.”