Live from Abbey Road

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Live From Abbey Road
Image:Logo lfar.gif
Format performance / documentary
Created by Michael Gleason
Peter Van Hooke
Starring Various Artists
Country of origin Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
No. of episodes 12
Production
Running time 1 hour
Broadcast
Original channel Channel Four
Original airing January, 2007
External links
Official website
IMDb profile

Live from Abbey Road is a 12 part one hour performance series/documentary filmed during 2006 at Abbey Road Studios in London. The series features a total of 38 musical artists -- usually 3 per show, performing up to 3 songs per session. The sessions are recorded without a live audience. Filmed in High-Definition with the use of 35 mm lenses, the producers have sought to record performances which “look like a movie and sound like a record”.[1]

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[edit] Broadcast Licenses

The series began broadcasting on Channel 4 / More 4 in the UK in January 2007 under a license from Channel 4. As of January 29, 2007, the series has been licensed for broadcast in 17 countries around the world, including Sundance Channel in the US, NHK in Japan, Arts Central in Singapore, MuchMoreMusic in Canada and Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Australia. The series is distributed for broadcast by Fremantle Media.

[edit] Production

Live from Abbey Road Limited is an independent production company formed by the series’ producers, Michael Gleason and Peter Van Hooke. The series is produced under a multi year license from EMI, owner of Abbey Road Studios.

[edit] Musicians

The first series features famous musicians and groups from various genres, artists playing Rock music to Heavy Metal, music influenced by Electronic Music such as Dance and Industrial, Pop and even Jazz and Blues have all been featured. The artists spend the day at Abbey Road rehearsing and performing. Many have their own mixing desk and sound techs on site. The idea is to capture the sound created during the production of a record, and to film the process without an audience, typical of the atmosphere in a recording studio. Some of the artists featured include:


For a full list see the Live from Abbey Road website

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gleason, M, Interview Footage, http://www.livefromabbeyroad.com. Retrieved 2007-30-01