My Comments

• “The biggest criticism about the Beatles cd re-releases, was that there was no digital format version available to choose from. Consumers who love the Beatles purchased the cds (AGAIN!) anyway. Now, 2 months after the release of the outmoded cd format, without warning, Beatles/EMI announce the digital complete Beatles USB. Improper strategic planning on the label's part, by greedy sales and marketing teams scheming to maximize profit, thinking those who have just picked up the cd stereo and mono boxes, will now spring for the crafty Apple stereo USB. This is a recession. Consumers must continue to tell the imploding major labels that this is unacceptable. If they would have announced this option 2 months ago, I would not be ranting. Just one more reason why piracy will continue to thrive.”

  Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition Stereo USB on 4th Nov 09.

• “The biggest criticism about the Beatles cd re-releases, was that there was no digital format version available to choose from. Consumers (read: ME) who love the Beatles purchased the cds (AGAIN!) anyway. Now, 2 months after the release of the outmoded cd format, without warning, Beatles/EMI announce the digital complete Beatles USB. Improper strategic planning on the label's part, by greedy sales and marketing teams scheming to maximize profit, thinking those who have just picked up the cd stereo and mono boxes, will now spring for the crafty Apple stereo USB. This is a recession. I've suffered like no other time in my life, and I know many others who have experienced the same hardships over the past two years. Consumers must continue to tell the imploding major labels that this behaviour is unacceptable. If they would have announced this option 2 months ago, I would not be ranting. Just one more reason why piracy will continue to thrive. #EMIFail on Twitter.”

  Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition Stereo USB on 4th Nov 09.

• “This is one of Paul's masterwork songs, and it's one of my favourite Beatle recordings. I did a cover of the song in honour of the re-release of the catalogue on 09.09.09, dedicating it to a few friends who suffered hardships today: http://bit.ly/iRwei”

  The Fool On The Hill on 10th Sep 09.

• “One of my favourite songs ever. I did a live home recording cover of this song on YouTube. Not sure if I'm allowed to share it with you here (maybe I should read the terms and conditions? lol) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEzc13_0H_w”

  For No One on 9th Sep 09.

• “When are the Beatles going to release a dvd of all their music promos/videos?”

  Hey Bulldog on 9th Sep 09.

• “This website is really impressing me!”

  Paul during the "Hey Bulldog" recording session on 9th Sep 09.

• “I love this!”

  Ringo during the "Hey Bulldog" recording session on 9th Sep 09.

Facts

Name

michaelthorner

Gender

Male

Member since

09 Sep 09

Fav album

Revolver

“Revolver was a recorded musical expression of a band at the peak of their powers.
For No One is my favourite track, and I explain why here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEzc13_0H_w”

My Wall

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  From Thisbe on 15th Dec 09:

  “Hope you get your Christmas wish!”

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  To michaelthorner on 9th Sep 09:

  “This is very exciting. I won't have an opportunity to purchase the entire Beatles catalogue again, because I've already purchased it in its entirety twice now, and I'm feeling the recession. But I'm hoping to ask for one of those box sets for Christmas! So I know I'll get it eventually. I'm enjoying the new website though.”