Reviving the Magic: The Deluxe Edition of John Lennon & Yoko Ono's ONE TO ONE Concerts
In August 1972, John Lennon & Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band performed two iconic ONE TO ONE Concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. These concerts raised over $1.5 million to support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The shows were John Lennon's only full-length concerts post-The Beatles and the last ones he performed with Yoko Ono.
Excerpts from the concerts are featured in the documentary ONE TO ONE, directed by Kevin Macdonald and Executive Produced by Sean Ono Lennon. The film POWER TO THE PEOPLE, showcasing the concerts, is set for release next year. The concerts have been remixed and re-engineered by Paul Hicks and Sam Gannon, with new HD multitrack transfers by Rob Stevens and mastering by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.
The Deluxe Edition includes 121 tracks, with 90 previously unreleased. The box set features a 'Hybrid' show, 'Afternoon' and 'Evening' shows, and Blu-Ray discs with HD Stereo, 5.1 Surround Sound, and Dolby Atmos. The tracks have been remixed from high-resolution digital transfers of the original multitracks.
The tracklist includes a 'Best Of' show, 'Afternoon' and 'Evening' shows, 'New York City' mixes, a documentary, studio jams, live jams, and home recordings. The Deluxe Edition offers a comprehensive collection of John Lennon & Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band's performances and recordings from various events and locations.
In conclusion, the Deluxe Edition of the ONE TO ONE Concerts showcases the iconic performances of John Lennon & Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band at Madison Square Garden, providing fans with a unique and immersive experience of their music and live shows.