Luke Mills
New to Disney+, Peter Jackson’s incredible ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ gives fans of the most famed band on the planet a fascinating insight into the production of the acclaimed album, 'Let It Be'.
The year is 1970 and it looks like Beatlemania has finally run its course. Following whispers of solo careers and rocky relationships, The Beatles have come to an end with the release of their twelfth and final studio album, ‘Let It Be’. But all is not lost - fast forward half a century later to 2021 and despite the tragic passing of two of its members, the band has managed to retain the hype they had all those years ago. With approximately 24.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the legacy of The Beatles is still going strong and it is without question that the new Disney+ documentary (‘The Beatles: Got Back’) will only add to their popularity among young and old generations alike. Produced by celebrated director Percy Jackson, the new 8-hour docuseries follows the masterful, and occasionally tumultuous, writing of ‘Let It Be’ by music legends Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.
In the words of NME, 'Get Back' is "utterly unmissable" with three episodes intimately documenting the delicate process of composing, rehearsing and performing an album which will bring a sufficient close to an incredible era of music. Fortunately, 'Let It Be' does not disappoint on this matter with every song written as masterfully as the next. From fan favourites to the hidden gems, we witness first-hand the creation of every single one with a sense of profound awe. And, as we listen to their jokes and chit-chat for a packed 8 hours, it almost feels as though we ourselves have been invited into the band - we are witnessing mastery at play first-hand.
Despite an influx of positive ratings, the docuseries has been unable to avoid the inevitable criticism in regards to its somewhat extensive running-time with some viewers losing the patience to sit through all 8 hours. However, whilst some deem the length of the series as a negative, true fans instead recognise this as a real blessing. After all, the more Beatles - the better!
By Luke Mills
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