Introducing Peter Jackson’s directorial debut in the world of music videos, Now and Then by The Beatles. This poignant and humorous piece invites viewers to celebrate the enduring love shared by John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they come together to create the last Beatles song.
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WATCH The Beatles’ Peter Jackson-directed Now and Then music video here:
When was The Beatles’ Peter Jackson-directed Now and Then music video released?
The Now and Then music video premiered at 3PM GMT on Friday November 3 2023.
When was The Beatles’ Now and Then song released?
Now and Then was made available globally from 2PM GMT on Thursday November 2 2023.
When are The Beatles’ ‘The Red Album’ and ‘The Blue Album’ reissues released?
Both 1962-1967 (‘The Red Album’) and 1967-1970 (‘The Blue Album’) will be reissued on November 10 2023.
Peter Jackson, expressing his initial reluctance to take on the project, shares his apprehensions about creating a music video worthy of The Beatles’ last song release. However, after receiving rare and unseen footage from Apple Corps, including performances by Paul and Ringo and unused recordings from the 1995 sessions, Jackson found the inspiration he needed to embark on the creative journey.
With the song Now and Then guiding him, Jackson collaborated with his Get Back editor, Jabez Olssen, to piece together a short film that captures the essence of The Beatles. By utilizing a combination of archive footage, outtakes, and humor-filled moments, the video aims to bring both tears and laughter to the audience.
Peter Jackson emphasizes the importance of viewer participation in creating their own personal farewell moments to The Beatles while experiencing the video. He acknowledges the immense impact and legacy of the band’s music, which defies description and has become ingrained in our DNA.
Finally, he expresses his gratitude to Apple Corps and The Beatles for their support throughout the creative process, which allowed him to overcome his apprehensions and deliver a project he is genuinely proud of.
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The Beatles’ Now and Then is scheduled for release on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 2PM GMT, followed by the music video on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 3PM GMT.
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