FROM Liverpool to Beijing, the most successful and legendary band of the 20th century, the Beatles, have landed in China, not with the four fabulous guys of course, but with their music. On March 22, 1963, the foursome released their first album and kicked off a legendary journey in the music world. And on the same day 55 years later, all the 28 studio recording albums of their heyday formally announced a release on Xiami, the digital music platform, in succession, and in physical CDs and vinyls. Musicians, media figures and music company leaders were invited to sit together, watching the “Abbey Road” documentary and share their stories about the Beatles. Apart from the music, an exhibition is staged to give a panoramic look back into the Beatles’ golden eras, to comfort Chinese fans of the years they missed. Over a hundred photographs, videos and posters from the very beginning to when they disbanded are on their first display in China, taking visitors and music enthusiasts on a trip back in time. The Beatles have redefined pop music and the music record industry, and is still changing people’s mind and the music world. The exhibition runs until May 27. (China Daily) |