Apple Corps, MTV Games and Harmonix, the world's
leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom's MTV
Networks, announced The Beatles: Rock Band
will be available tomorrow in North America, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and other territories. Released simultaneously with the
digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue, the music-based video game
will offer players an unprecedented, experiential progression through
the music and artistry of The Beatles and be available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii.
From
the early touring days in 1963 Liverpool to the immortal, final
performance on the Apple Corps rooftop, fans can follow in The Fab
Four's footsteps as they traverse the globe during the height of
Beatlemania, unlocking real photos and videos of The Beatles - some
never before seen by the public. Beatles fans will also be thrilled to
hear previously unreleased authentic voice recordings from John, Paul,
George and Ringo chatting between takes during studio sessions recorded
at Abbey Road more than four decades ago.
The Beatles: Rock Band
allows fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience
The Beatles' extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that
takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the
band's legendary career. Additionally, for the first time in a music
videogame, The Beatles: Rock Band introduces three-part vocal harmonies
to gameplay, allowing gamers to revel in the unparalleled vocal
stylings of The Beatles.
The Beatles: Rock Band features 45
songs on-disc representing a cross-section of hits and favorites that
span The Beatles' storied career. Additional music from The Beatles'
epic catalogue will be made available for purchase and download through
The Beatles: Rock Band Music Store. Abbey Road will be released on
October 20, 2009, followed by the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely
Hearts Club Band in November and Rubber Soul in December.
The 45 songs included in The Beatles: Rock Band and the venues in which they are featured in are:
Cavern Club (1963):
- Twist And Shout
- Boys
- Do You Want To Know A Secret
- I Saw Her Standing There Ed Sullivan Theater (1964):
- I Want To Hold Your Hand
- Can't Buy Me Love
- A Hard Day's Night
- I Wanna Be Your Man
Shea Stadium (1965):
- Ticket to Tide
- I'm Looking Through You
- Eight Days A Week
- If I Needed Someone
- I Feel Fine Budokan (1966):
- Day Tripper
- And Your Bird Can Sing
- Drive My Car
- Taxman
- Paperback Writer
Abbey Road (1966-1967):
- Yellow Submarine
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / With A Little Help From My Friends
- Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
- Getting Better
- Within You Without You / Tomorrow Never Knows
- Good Morning Good Morning Abbey Road (1967-1968):
- I Am The Walrus
- Hello Goodbye
- Hey Bulldog
- Back In The U.S.S.R.
- Dear Prudence
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Abbey Road (1968-1969):
- Helter Skelter
- Revolution
- Birthday
- Octopus's Garden
- Something
- Come Together
- Here Comes The Sun Rooftop Concert (1969):
- Dig a Pony
- I've Got A Feeling
- Don't Let Me Down
- I Me Mine
- I Want You (She's So Heavy)
- Get Back
Encore:
As
previously announced, "All You Need Is Love" will be released tomorrow,
September 9, 2009, exclusively through Xbox LIVE for a limited time as
a downloadable track for The Beatles: Rock Band. All Apple Corps Ltd,
MTV Games, Harmonix and Microsoft proceeds will benefit Doctors Without
Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
The Beatles: Rock Band
will offer a new set of hardware replicas representing the instruments
made famous by John, Paul, George and Ringo. Featured in the set are
the Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars-hailed as two of the
celebrated, signature instruments played by John Lennon and George
Harrison throughout their careers. Also available is a Höfner bass
controller-a large-scale replica of the bass famously used by Sir Paul
McCartney. Rounding out the set is a Ringo Starr inspired
Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drum set with a classic pearl finish and
vintage replica Beatles kick drum head.