Beatles game will have 45 songs

by Alan Tsang { Oct 31st 2008 at 6:30PM }

We've got some small details for you regarding the Harmonix game starring the Beatles, the band who is too good to play with the rest of the class in Rock Band. Unveiled just yesterday, the yet-to-be named title will feature 45 songs from their EMI years of 1962 to 1969. Former Beatles producer George Martin and his son Giles will be overseeing the catalog's transition into the new medium, but didn't elaborate on whether the recordings will the remastered. The deal also cost a pretty penny, as noted by Martin Bandier, chairman-CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. "We signed a deal that would be considered very rich by the video game company but fair for the artists."

Let's commence the wild guessing -- which songs do you think will be chosen?

[Via Joystiq]

Tags: beatles, harmonix, mtv-games

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Stephen @ Oct 31st 2008 9:26PM

If "Come Together" isn't a part of this game it probably wont be worth it lol :) jk but that is a big selling point i doubt they would not include that song

porplemontage @ Oct 31st 2008 6:43PM

Walrus or no deal.

Hoffer @ Oct 31st 2008 6:46PM

I read they can pick 45 songs. I bet at least a couple of them come as DLC for RB2. Kind of like a tease to get people interested/excited to buy the new, full game.

libertine07 @ Oct 31st 2008 6:50PM

possible name for the game: "While my guitar (hero) gently weeps" ??

ballernaz @ Nov 1st 2008 10:33AM

lol
they should look into a band called RAIN i went to a concert last week, and they imitated the beatles so incredibly well, this game will def. be fun playing in shea and all, i just hope u can get the sgt. peppers outfits!

|MaguS| @ Oct 31st 2008 6:51PM

Get Back or Hard Days Night

massive_98 @ Oct 31st 2008 6:55PM

This is good news for SNE shareholders. This brings in plenty of net profit for very little resources.

Hife @ Oct 31st 2008 7:01PM

I would love me some Walrus and Eleanor Rigby, but 45 Beatles song? No thanks.

PSN: John-Paul-Jones @ Nov 1st 2008 2:11PM

Stop talking shit; you obviously have no damn clue about The Beatles' catalogue. You only name Eleanor Rigby from Revolver, one of the best Beatles albums, and I Am the Walrus as good songs but it stops there for you. I can tell you that there's more to The Beatles than those two songs, and in my opinion way better ones.

That said, I'm a huge, huge Beatles fanboy and since we're on the topic of The Beatles, who is your favourite band member? Mine would be Ringo Starr or George Harrison, then Paul McCartney and then John. I don't really like John because he was such an ass when he and the rest left the band. Oh, and we mustn't forget about the very first of the integral pieces of The Beatles formation; Pete and Stuart (R.I.P.)

Hife @ Nov 1st 2008 3:02PM

Wow... talking shit?? I believe post said to comment on what songs you would like. I said what songs I would like. A whole game of Beatles songs just doesn't appeal to me, because I'm not a huge Beatles fan.
There is no reason to overreact (although I realize it is the trend on blogs and forums like this) and rip into people that have different tastes than you.
And, just a little jab... don't the Beatles advocate giving peace a chance, maybe not being unnecessarily hostile?

TinyTim121 @ Nov 1st 2008 8:16PM

John-Paul-Jones just got served.

PSN: John-Paul-Jones @ Nov 1st 2008 10:37PM

Yes, The Beatles do advocate peace but that doesn't mean people who listen to them have to follow their beliefs, although I do advocate it. Sorry about talking smack to you, but it's just that The Beatles is a touchy subject for me and probably other hardcore fans, especially when their work is being used by others, like Harmonix. They've been jabbed by a lot of people this generation by saying that their music sucks and that they have no musical talent, and compare them to such songs like Obla-Di Obla-Da, which I think there's much more to that. As an example, I have yet to find a good bassist this generation that matches Paul McCartney's playing style; I think he's the best since sliced bread, and he can play such amazing bass lines (see: Taxman), although it's a bit weird because my username is dedicated to a a great bassist and multi-instrumentalist as well. I know music is most likely the most subjective thing ever, and unfortunately I fall into that trap quite often.

Hife @ Nov 1st 2008 11:24PM

Hey, now that is a response I can respect. And just to be clear, I meant not disrespect to the Beatles or to anyone hyped for this game.

Paul @ Oct 31st 2008 7:05PM

I can't get enough of this.

Vince UK @ Oct 31st 2008 7:09PM

And Your Bird Can Sing, Paperback Writer... too much good stuff.

lobotomies4free @ Nov 2nd 2008 8:36AM

I second this

clif @ Oct 31st 2008 7:13PM

Maxwell's Silver Hammer and Back in the U.S.S.R, also Hard Day's Night(this song probably will be in thier most likely).

NevadaBallin @ Oct 31st 2008 7:34PM

Songs that would work for this game:

Helter Skelter
Revolution
I Feel Fine
I Saw Her Standing There
Drive My Car
Back In The USSR
Come Together
I've Got A Feeling
Get Back
Mean Mr. Mustard
Polythene Pam

Just to name a few :)

Ozyman666 @ Oct 31st 2008 7:39PM

Everybody's Got Something to Hide 'Cept for Me and My Monkey

kjetil @ Oct 31st 2008 8:01PM

Revolution 9

Devin @ Oct 31st 2008 9:33PM

Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, or ill kill someone haha. Blackbird possibly, I really hope Norwegian Wood, that song is AMAZING

Jake @ Oct 31st 2008 9:33PM

Twist and shout!!!!!

that would be a real cool song to boogie too :D

JaseH @ Oct 31st 2008 10:20PM

I am the eggman...

They are the eggmen...

I AM THE WALRUS!

goo goo g'joob

________________________
JaseH.

Quest @ Oct 31st 2008 10:54PM

Her Majesty, please.
Some early covers, Roll Over Beethoven, Money, Chains.
The German Years DLC could be "The (Pete) Best of the Silver Beatles"
For the Benefit of Mr. Kite.

wes @ Nov 1st 2008 2:07AM

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1511001#post1511001

HMXsean says otherwise.

Name: @ Nov 1st 2008 4:00AM

The Beatles, nice. They got most of their songs from copying off The Monkeys

Damian @ Nov 1st 2008 7:41AM

Please can we have Penny Lane its my favorite track and its also where I live in Liverpool !

Damian @ Nov 1st 2008 11:38AM

Never even heard of the Monkeys , must be some kind of inferior american boyband .

kentawilson @ Nov 1st 2008 2:04PM

Actuall they was out the same time The Beatles were out. What exactly is The Beatles if not considered a boy band? Before you start to put down Americans do some research or you just come off looking ignorant.

stokes0224@gmail.com @ Nov 1st 2008 2:27PM

are you really trying to compare the Beatles to the monkees? a group manufactured for a tv programme who didn't even write their own material to the most influential band of all time.

Damian @ Nov 1st 2008 9:01PM

Of course I know who The Monkees are ! I was using a thing called wit , in fact its The Monkees not The Monkeys , the guy was just having a little laugh and a wind up by saying the Beatles copied them to get a reaction , I knew he'd be an american so I was just winding him back up , no need to get your knickers in a twist and start burning the English flag or anything !
You have made yourself look a right numpty there kentawilson ! I suggest taking a course in reading properly or maybe a sense of humor class !!
It's so easy to make a proper plonker of yourself otherwise .

Gloryfades @ Nov 1st 2008 11:49AM

YELLOW SUBMARINE!

Papa Kin @ Nov 1st 2008 5:04PM

Gotta have Helter Skelter

jarhead906 @ Nov 2nd 2008 1:57AM

Could you translate 'plonker' for we mere yanks?

I know bibbity-bobbity-boo is a very strong slang / curse word in the UK, but that is the extent of my knowledge.

**smirk**

Cameron @ Nov 2nd 2008 8:01AM

EDITORS = DEAD
WHY ARE THEY NOT POSTING :o

Samiki @ Nov 2nd 2008 8:54AM

I am a huge Beatles fan so I certainly will be getting this game! :)

Songs I'd like to see (not in chronological release order):

- With a Little Help (From My Friends)
- Help!
- Here Comes the Sun
- Norwegian Wood
- Come Together
- Yesterday
- Get Back

SolidOtacon @ Nov 2nd 2008 9:08AM

http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen13496_heavy-rain-public-presentation-video.html

Heavy Rain public presentation video !

GAMEPLAY

xenotaku @ Nov 3rd 2008 9:15AM

Michael Jackson must really want neverland back, which is why he is finally exploiting his ownership of all the beatles music, for so long it was sacred, and available to those who cared who went out and looked for the albums i, for those memorable classics.. all of a sudden this Beatlemania, sadly they are being sold out...

Revolution 1,
Helter Skelter
I me mine
come together

Oh yeah... did you all know that the reason michael Jackson owns so much beatles music is simply because his good friend paul McCartney told him it would be a Great Idea to invest in music...

Beatles60-62 @ Nov 6th 2008 8:06PM

I thought Michael Jackson lost most all the rights to the Beatles music in January of 2008?

Didn't SONY buy the rights from Michael Jackson for some unbelieveable amount (more than Michael paid for it) in January 2008??

SO that Michael Jackson can pay off some of his debts

I'm pretty sure Jackson lost control of their music to SONY this year and that's why we're seeing exciting stuff like this!

david @ Nov 3rd 2008 3:39PM

God... so many good songs!!! If they just randomly pick 45 songs out of a hat we will all be satisfied!

Ewen @ Nov 5th 2008 7:06AM

Im hoping for

Girl
Taxman
Iv just seen a Face
Get Back
Dr Roberts

But especially hoping for Blackbird because the guitar in it is just awesome

Lacey @ Dec 6th 2008 9:17PM

I've been dreaming of this since I heard the news.

Being a mega-fan I'd probably spend too much money on accessories for the game. I think they should ad some additional instruments like a tambourine or maracas for the game. or possibly a keyboard. Some of their best songs will be hard to represent without a keyboard for piano parts.

I'd be hard pressed to pick 45 myself but in addition to whats been said I really wish for the following:

Old Brown Shoe and Don't Let Me Down would be fantastic to play but were never on albums (DLMD on let it be naked though)

I've Got a Feeling(Oh how I really hope)
Get Back (Truly, without this one they will have failed)
Day Tripper
Roll Over Beethoven (although a cover)
Sgt Pepper opening
Magical Mystery Tour (great bass line!!)
And Your Bird Can Sing
Flying (would be a lot of fun i think)

I hope they come out with different style guitars too. Like a Rickbacker.

Can't Wait!

Hero @ Dec 6th 2008 9:45PM

They'd better have Help, man. That's one of my favorite songs.

But only 45 songs? How are they gonna pick only 45 songs? That's only a fraction of their stuff.

Brad @ Dec 20th 2008 3:46PM

In no particular order

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - No Doubt
All My Loving
Taxman
Here Comes The Sun - Personal Favorite
Strawberry Fields Forever (?) - Not a lot of "Rock Band" instruments here
She Came In Through the Bathroom Window
Revolution
I Me Mine

Lots of George Harrison and Paul McCartney pieces, Lennon's pieces were abstract with orchestras and Starr's.... well... unless Yellow Submarine or I Get By made appearances...