Just one day after what would have been the former Beatles’ 85th birthday, Power To The People, the massive 12-disc box set celebrating the political activism and early New York City years of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, is slated for an October 10 release.
Featuring a treasure trove of never-before-released material and newly remixed tracks that shine new light on their most politically charged era, the 123-track set, including over 90 previously unheard recordings, was curated and produced by five-time Grammy Award winner, Sean Ono Lennon.
Included in the highlights are completely remixed versions of the iconic 1972 One To One Benefit Concerts, John Lennon’s only full-length solo concerts after leaving The Beatles and the final shows he and Ono performed together. The collection also includes a re-imagined and newly mixed version of their 1972 LP, Sometime In New York City, featuring stripped-back, rejuvenated mixes that aim to reveal the songs’ original essence.
Noting that hearing his dad’s voice on unreleased demos and home recordings was “really deep.” the legendary musician’s son, added “I was completely floored putting this collection together,” adding that the goal for the One To One concerts was to “keep the feeling of a live show while refining the overall sound as much as possible.”
Available in various other formats, including vinyl and CD versions of the remixed One To One concerts, the Super Deluxe edition includes 9 CDs and 3 Blu-Ray audio discs, along with a 204-page hardback book filled with unseen photos, interviews, and memorabilia. Fans can get a first listen to the project with the newly remixed live performance of The Beatles’ “Come Together” from the concert, available now. The box set provides a comprehensive look at an essential and often turbulent period in the lives of two of music’s most influential activists.
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Author: Saul Goode