Джон Леннон на самом деле не умер

Я всегда это утверждала, он жив!!

Бирман, о котором говорилось выше, разместил сэмплы 3 песен, якобы написанных им в соавторстве с Ленноном, на сайте http://www.newlennon.com/songs.html

Как же все-таки полезно иногда общаться со знающими людьми - откроешь для себя ТАКОЕ НОВОЕ, что порой страшно становится...

Джон жив в сердцах и песнях...
Не надо мистифицировать - страшно, действительно.
К тому же Джон не из тех натур, что живут и помалкивают...

John Lennon's Solo Catalogue to Be Available in Digital Format for the First Time
http://www.prnewswire.com/

John Lennon music offered digitally; but not on iTunes
By Jim Dalrymple jdalrymple@maccentral.com

Perhaps one of the greatest songwriters in music history will soon have his music available for digital download. Former Beatles frontman, John Lennon’s entire solo catalogue will be made available on several online music services, but not on Apple’s iTunes Music Service.

Lennon’s music will be made available on Real/Rhapsody, Napster, MSN and Yahoo! Unlimited. Apple Computer’s market-leading iTunes Music service was conspicuously missing from the list, perhaps due to the ongoing legal battle Apple and Beatles parent company, Apple Corps have been waging.

The companies wrangled in the early 1990s when they agreed to a settlement that specified that Apple Computer would keep its trademark on computers, not music. That changed with the introduction of the iTunes Music Store. Apple Corps. claims that Apple broke the agreement when the company launched the iTunes Music Store.

The entire Lennon solo catalogue will then be made available digitally beginning December 5th (December 6th in the US).

“I am very happy that John’s music is now available to a new generation of music fans,” said Yoko Ono. “New technology is something he always embraced and this is something he would have loved.”

Lennon’s greatest hits album “Working Class Hero,” which was released on CD in the UK and US in October, is available to purchase in download form now.

“At this time I think it’s important that we remember John for what he contributed to the world,” said Ono. “For people who still love John’s music and for those now getting into John’s music, this opens up a whole new world in which they can appreciate John’s music again.”

http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/11/09/lennon/index.php

P.S. Спасибо за ссылку Игорю Верещагину

Secret Lennon Songs?

11/07/05

(Direct Hit Promotions) The existence of a treasure trove of unreleased material written by ex-Beatle John Lennon and Bruce Bierman, a covert friend and collaborator during the 1970's, has been disclosed, a certain boon to Lennon fans around the world.

Never publicized, Lennon befriended Bierman during 1972 when he was a member of the "David Peel and The Lower East Band," a music group which Lennon and wife Yoko Ono produced, releasing an offbeat album under the Apple Records label.

By mutual consent, the friendship was kept private. Bierman enjoyed a comradeship which involved "hanging out, showing John around New York City, playing and writing songs together - just having fun." He continued, "I was sort of John's protégé. He loved that my interest was in learning from him, and not the typical thing... to be seen with him... he despised that," Bierman said.

The two wrote several tunes reminiscent of early Lennon solo years and some that sound as if they could have been recorded as Beatle's songs, but never were. Anytime Bierman had shared his relationship with Lennon, dating back to his high school senior year, college years and after, he experienced ridicule and disbelief. He decided to remain silent and enjoy the moment, however long it would last.

And, it would last only until his friend was brutally murdered outside his residence in New York City on December 8, 1980, twenty-five years ago.

Before then, the friendship became difficult when Bierman moved to Northern California in 1976 to work as a stage sound engineer for the likes of the founders of The Jefferson Airplane - a band called Hot Tuna; The Grateful Dead and its members; and other San Francisco Bay Area based bands. However, Bierman met with Lennon in New York during frequent visits, or spoke on the phone.

"There's so much to tell, but the music we shared speaks more than I could possibly say," said Bierman. Depending on interest, he plans to eventually release and perform some of the songs he and Lennon penned together. He said, "If people are curious to hear what I did with John, I'll certainly find a way to share that." Bierman has learned first-hand knowledge from Lennon, his craft of songwriting, musicianship and recording.

The website with Bierman's untold story, background information and song samples are located at www.newlennon.com. "I am happy to have finally found the courage to tell my story and share what I did with John, and I am very pleased with the encouragement and kind words I have received. I was in a very difficult position all these years. I just hope everyone will understand my sincerity and my respect for my friend and his family."

Previously appearing in an isolated 1991 Billboard Magazine article, where Bierman shared recordings and photos with the reporter, he subsequently decided to hold off pursuing his story until being certain not to infringe on anyone's rights. Documentation of these events also appeared in two Beatles books, "The Beatles: The Ultimate Recording Guide" and "The Beatles Diary: Volume 2: After The Breakup 1970-2000," released in 1992 and 1999, respectively.

In 2001, he informed Yoko Ono of what occurred between him and Lennon, and visited with her attorney in New York at her request. Ono subsequently decided not to pursue the matter further. Four years later, Bierman ultimately decided to step forward and tell his story. "I am not exploiting anything, nor am I attempting to profit at John's or anyone else's expense. I think it is appropriate to tell his fans our story and share the music we did together."

Bierman, also known as Jon Brulen, resides in Los Angeles, and is exploring options on how to share the music and experiences he had with John Lennon. Concurrently, he has also launched a petition to get John Lennon on a U.S. postage stamp at www.johnlennonstamp.org.

http://www.antimusic.com/news/05/nov/0703.shtml

January 14, 2006 -- Contact Music

YOKO SNUBS NEW LENNON MATERIAL

YOKO ONO has refused to co-operate with singer/songwriter Bruce Bierman's plans to release material he composed with her late husband John Lennon.

Little-known rocker Bierman struck up a friendship with the star in New York City during the 1970s and the pair soon began a composing and recording partnership.

After Bierman announced plans to release the unheard Lennon material, named "Central Park, Surprise"and "One Lonely Tear" last year, he hoped Ono would give her blessing to the recordings.

He says, "I had a meeting and sent Yoko my recordings at her request. I thought she would be interested in getting this stuff out. I was disappointed she chose not to assist.

"Isn't it time people heard something new of Lennon, rather than the same repackaged material?

У Cynthia больно интересная история вышла. Туда бы еще Джорджа и полный кайф!..
Конечно, господа, Леннон всегда с нами, как и остальные битлы, но... Давайте будем реалистами, я считаю, Джон не стал бы врать нам - поклонникам. Не тем он (как не хочется писать - был) человеком.

Lennon - FOREVER!

искал инфу по поводу автобуса-студии Джона Леннона, и нашёл упоминание от pempe в этой теме. Отдельную тему создавать не хочу, что бы форум не захламлять, поэтому тут помещу.

About the Bus
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with traditional musical instruments as well as current technological advances. Since 1998, the Bus has provided free hands-on programs to hundreds of high schools, colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, music festivals, concerts, conventions and community organizations. Working together with some of the
biggest names in music, the Lennon Bus encourages students to play music, write songs, engineer recording sessions and produce music video projects using the latest audio, video, and live sound equipment.
The interior is divided into two separate recording environments. The front studio offers the chance to participate in the creation of multi-media projects. Audio and video components are demonstrated, with visitors assisting in the recording and editing of original material. The back studio is a more
traditional set-up for bands and the remote recording of concerts and special events. It features a full range of instruments including guitars, basses, keyboards, and drums. Also on-board is a P.A. system enabling performances on the side of the Bus.
John Lennon Songwriting Contest Apparel is manufactured in the sweatshop -free U.S. based factories of American Apparel. Besides being great looking, all proceeds from JLSC Apparel are for the benefit of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, a non-profit 501(c)(3) mobile audio / video recording studio.
While traveling the country, the Bus provides young people opportunities to write songs, shoot video, and leave with a completed music video of their work. As part of their commitment to the Lennon Bus, Yamaha Corporation of America is helping distribute Lennon Apparel. Printing services provided by Total
Brand Delivery.

http://www.jlsc.com/
http://www.jlsc.com/bus/index.php

!конечно ,он жиВ .они с джорджеМ сейчас где+то джемуюТ =)

всё...раскусили меня...
так и быть,я - Джон(простить меня за мой плохой русский).
Я долгое время не хотел открываться,но раз вы меня раскусили,признаюсь.
да.Я не умер.умерла только моя телесная оболочка.а душа...я живу в каждом из вас.
Всем привет от Джорджа!сейчас мы сидим,джемуем,как ктото правильно выразился,и думаем о том,как глупо всё получилось...