PRESENTING THE BLUE ALBUM AND THE PINK ALBUM!
Produced, arranged and performed by Jason Falkner.
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LT/LK85860 (Blue Jewel/Norelco)
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File Under
The Beatles
Selections
"Blackbird"
"Across The Universe"
"And I Love Her"
"I'm Only Sleeping"
"If I Fell"
"The Fool On The Hill"
"Mother Nature's Son"
"Michelle"
"Here There And Everywhere"
"In My Life"
"The Long And Winding Road"
"I had to serve several muses while recording this record. The Beatles
themselves were first in my mind. Would they approve? I'll probably never know
- but I hope they will feel the love that I have for their music in every note
of this album." - JF
OVERVIEW
Recorded at the legendary Ocean Way Studios and Westlake Audio in Los Angeles,
Bedtime With The Beatles: Instrumental Versions Of Classic Beatles Songs is like
no other collection of Beatles songs ever recorded. Produced, arranged and
performed by critically-acclaimed musician, Jason Falkner, this album is a
collection of Beatles hits innovatively arranged as lullablies.
Falkner's formidable talents were enlisted to ensure that this new collection
maintains the artistic integrity integral to the timeless music of
Lennon/McCartney. Falkner, a former member of the popular Beatle-esque pop
group Jellyfish, as well as an accomplished solo artist, brought all of his
considerable musicianship and production skills into realizing this ambitious
project. Working with lush guitars, rich strings, mellifluous keyboards, and
soothing woodwinds, Falkner treats each song with individual respect, displaying
a keen appreciation and understanding of the The Beatles' songwriting and sound.
Filled with wonderful Beatle-esque textures, beautifully-arranged
Lennon/McCartney melodies, and a strong pop sensibility, this album gives new
meaning to the word 'lullaby'. And, most importantly of all, it will 'pass the
audition' when it comes to even the most discerning Beatles fan.
SELLING POINTS
These instrumental lullabies were created especially for Beatles fans. Working with a variety of instrumentations and sounds, Jason Falkner treats each song with individual respect and character while maintaining the artistic integrity of the original Lennon/McCartney classics.
These are soothing versions of quintessential favorites that any Beatles' fan will cherish and want to share with their children. This music is perfect for relaxing --- or for lulling your child to sleep.
The album package is available in two colors - The Pink Album and The Blue Album - making it a great gift for new parents. Lyrics are included so that you can sing your baby to sleep.
Jason Falkner is the perfect choice for this album:
- Jason's keen appreciation and understanding of Beatles songs, combined
with his expert musicianship and production/arranging skills, ensure that each
arrangement maintains the 'pop sensibility' integral to the Lennon/McCartney compositions.
- Former member of Beatle-esque pop groups Jellyfish and The Grays
- Two critically-acclaimed solo albums and a solid fan base
- Travis album (piano and backing vocals)
- Air album (bass and backing vocals)
- Currently on world-wide tour with French duo, Air
INTERNET
Jason is an alternative/pop icon. His multiple fan sites have been buzzing
about this album for months and his fans are eagerly awaiting the album's
release.
RADIO
The album will be serviced to multiple formats.
LIFESTYLE
Citibank Visa credit card promotion will include:
Statement message (650,000 active members)
Loews/Cineplex Theater promotion will include:
On-screen slide ad (2,900 screens; 8 million impressions).
Multiple tracks on in-theater CD throughout 2001 and 2002
Lifestyle promotions will include instore-play at restaurants and retail
accounts (J.C.Penney, Nordstroms, Payless Shoes, etc.)
CD mailings to day care centers.
PRESS
Aggressive media campaign will pursue multiple, genre-specific story angles
for both print and electronic press, including:
Mainstream/Music/Entertainment: Jason as performer, producer, and
arranger of Beatles' songs
Parenting/Family - Lullaby album that transcends generations
Lifestyle - Album for relaxation
Lead review in October issues of Family Fun and Parents.
PRINT ADVERTISING
A comprehensive print campaign will run in lifestyle, family and parenting
publications.
In Stores October 2 [sic]
Soothing Instrumental Versions Of Classic Beatles Songs
Some Jason Falkner facts:
member of the critically-acclaimed group Jellyfish (a Jellyfish
box-set will be released this fall by Capitol/Not Lame), member of The
Grays (Epic Records), has two critically-acclaimed solo albums on
Elektra (Can You Still Feel was produced by Radiohead producer, Nigel
Godrich), Travis single "Killer Queen" - plays piano and vocals, Josie
and the Pussycats Soundtrack - co-wrote 2 songs, Currently touring with
French duo Air, Recorded at the world-famous Ocean Way Studios (Sinatra,
Streisand, Beach Boys, Ellington, Clapton, Stones).
Instrumental Versions Of Classic Beatles Songs
A Lullaby Album
Produced, arranged and performed by JASON FALKNER.
JASON SPEAKS??
-On the Beatles?
A brilliant song will always transcend trends and the fickle memory of your
average listener simply because we need them. I think that the Beatles are as
popular now as they were when they were together simply because of the sheer
quality of their songs. Great songs are hard to come by and the Beatles - maybe
because of planetary alignment or divine intervention or perhaps they are just
extraordinary mortals - wrote and recorded possibly the most consistently
brilliant collection of songs in the 20th century.
-On the Beatles influence?
Whether or not this is true, the Beatles always seemed unconcerned and beyond
what was happening around them and this afforded them the luxury to create
unaffected work. Over the years I have looked to their example for that feeling
of freedom and purity. Unquestionably their songs have inspired me, but the most
important influence they have had on me is in a feeling of musical and personal
freedom that I get from them.
-On the songs for Bedtime With The Beatles?
Figuring out which songs to include on this album was not easy- believe me.
Everyone I talked to had a favorite that I just "had" to do. Most of these
suggestions were the songs that, in my opinion, were too obvious for a
children's record. The challenge for me was to find the songs that worked when
the melody was represented by an instrument instead of a voice, without turning
it into elevator muzak. I knew I wanted to do Paul's "Fool On The Hill" and
"Blackbird", and John's "I'm Only Sleeping" and "Across The Universe" and the
rest just came together naturally. I've certainly added my own sensibilities to
their songs but the melodies are intact with plenty of ear candy to snack on.
-On this album?
I had to serve several muses while recording this record. The Beatles themselves
were the first in my mind. What would they think of that Moog overdub? Would
they approve? I'll probably never know - but I hope they will feel the love that
I have for their music in every note of this album. Second on my mind was the
Beatles fan. I, being a Beatles fan, would be very skeptical of listening to
"covers" of Beatles songs-even for babies. These songs have been a thread
connecting generations and are treated with an almost mythic amount of respect
and adoration by all of us and I have tried to keep this apparent in every song.
Ultimately, the idea of introducing a new generation of wee-ones to this music I
was raised on is an honor and thrill beyond compare. So for the parents, or
future parents, I've taken great care in presenting a soothing and lush
environment for you and your baby to explore the Beatles together.