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Written by Bruce Coble
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Saturday, 06 June 2009 |
 THE BEATELS perform music by The Beatles covering the entire period that they recorded together as The Beatles (ie, covering the albums Please Please Me to Let It Be).
They use a variety of costumes, but they generally perform a 2-set show, featuring a 'Black & White' set (1962-1965) and a "Psychedelic' set (1966-1970), using authentic 'Beatle' instruments appropriate to the times that the songs were recorded.
They have the biggest collection of authentic Beatle instruments of any Beatle band in the country, and that is one of the reasons why they can capture the sound of The Beatles so accurately.
 Besides the extensive range of equipment, it's the quality of the musicianship is what sets this group apart from most other tribute acts. Lush, live, 3-part harmonies, with note-for-note performances of Beatles recordings - this group has to be seen to be believed.
Accents that get Scousers (ie Liverpool locals) swearing 'they must come from England', vocals that sound just like the real thing, & the closest John Lennon lookalike in Australia, makes THE BEATELS not only one of the most professional, but also one of the most authentic tributes acts in the world today!
Australia gets many tourists from Liverpool, UK. Invariably, they comment at the end of shows that THE BEATELS are more realistic than even the supposed top Beatle tributes from England. They should know!
The John and Paul in the band have been performing Beatles music together onstage for over 15 years, and along with their George and Ringo, this is one of the most experienced and professional acts to hail from down-under Australia.
THE BEATELS regularly perform at major international events and these days are more often than not playing outside of Australia. In the last few years, they have been regular visitors to Singapore and Malaysia, with other shows in Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, and of course, The Cavern Club in Liverpool - the very place where Beatlemania began!
 THE BEATELS compliment their live performances with the use a 'backing tape' of orchestral accompaniments, but it is important to note that they do not mime - what they sing & play is what comes out of the Front Of House speakers, with the orchestral backings mixed in to provide a faultless recreation of Beatles recordings, many of which made extensive use of orchestral accompaniment. (From 1965 onwards, The Beatles used orchestral arrangements to such an extent, that even they couldn't perform their later music with just 4 musicians on-stage. This was one of the reasons why The Beatles decided to stop touring in 1966.)
THE BEATELS is a real band that will amaze you every time.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 June 2010 )
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