You all know about The Beatles. They are probably the most iconic band of all time. And instead of doing a classic presentation of the group, I will focus on the indelible trace they let on music. I think it's the clearest way of seeing if a band is HISTORICAL...or not.
The Beatles, a figure of peace and hope
The social involvement of The Beatles is not a secret for anybody. Whether it is on their songs or outside, its members never hesitated to convey strong messages of joy and peace, wanting a world where everybody would live together. Their engagement for the pacific cause has by the way brought them some trouble with the American Government, during the Cold War.
They have proved to the world that music is a big party, inviting all of us to join in and enjoy together, without distinction.
The birth of one of the biggest fandom of all time:
The Beatlemania
Beatles are more than 4 nice guys in costume, they are the symbol that have inspired a whole generation...and perhaps more. Except Presley few years before, it was the first time musicians get so much enthusiasm. It's more than "enthusiasm", it is a big wave that breaks all the codes on its passage !
The masters of innovation
It is impossible to define Beatles' music. What kind of music do they play ? I think the answer is ALL. Rock n' Roll ? Psychedelic Rock ? Jazz ? Indian music ??? They've touched at literally everything.
The Beatles have perfected the art to combine different cultures in one song (which I think represents them pretty well as people also). When you listen very carefully, you can catch little elements of all their trip in all their songs, bringing back with them the country's music.
The Beatles are a monument of culture, not only music. They have marked the history of music so hard, we could even maybe talk about a "Before and After Beatles" !!!
If you want to discover the very human sides of the members I let you this great video that compiles extras of fun interviews, where we can see as they are in the every day's life. Enjoy :)
The Beatles really did change everything, didn’t they? Love how you mentioned a 'Before and After Beatles'...so true! Definitely checking out that video to see their more human side .
ReplyDeleteI think The Beatles is my favorite group it's really amazing! Have you watched the movie "Yesterday"? It's incredible.
ReplyDeleteThe Beattles basically started the whole concept of fangirls, understandably so, they're absolutely great and their impact changed music for ever!!
ReplyDeleteits important to keep in mind the aftermath of this band ad their history is quite known, thank you gaspard! i like how you named them the "4 nice guys in a costume", thats silly! you really did open my eyes on this topic, ill look into it further with the interview you linked down below!
ReplyDeleteHi ! That's true that the Beatles were wonderful and groundbreaking by all the different styles they were able to play but also as you said by their engagement and by the important message they wanted to pass. That's also amazing because almost 60 years after their songs are always famous.
ReplyDeleteI’m a huge fan of the Beatles! Their music is just on another level. The way they pushed boundaries and changed the music scene is something else. Their impact is still felt today, and I love how their songs never get old!
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