Sedona International Film Festival is proud to be the official host of the new season of “Deconstructing the Beatles”, joining hundreds of theatres around the country for this special series.
The first in the new season, “Deconstructing The Beatles: Abbey Road, Side 1” will show in Sedona on Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” is a masterpiece filled with classic Beatles songs, such as “Come Together,” “Something” and “Here Comes the Sun” as well as “Sun King,” “Mean Mr. Mustard” and “Octopus’ Garden.” Producer George Martin told the Beatles to think “symphonically,” and they responded by creating the remarkable side two song suite.
Abbey Road was the last time that the Beatles recorded together at EMI Studios, soon-to-be-christened Abbey Road Studios after the album’s release. Despite the bittersweet atmosphere that surrounded the recording sessions, the Beatles’ outstanding songs and performances together with Martin’s orchestrations produced an album that continues to be regarded as one of the best albums ever created.
In “Deconstructing Abbey Road,” Beatleologist Scott Freiman has created one of his most in-depth “deconstructions.” Freiman takes the audience on a journey track-by-track explaining the inspiration for the songs and their evolution in the studio.
Freiman combines his love of the Beatles with his experience as a composer, producer and engineer to deliver unique educational lectures about the creative process of the Beatles. He moves past the personalities of the four Beatles to uncover the reasons why their music continues to be loved by millions.
His multi-media presentations transport his audiences into Abbey Road Studio with anecdotes about the Beatles’ recording sessions, allowing fans to experience the evolution of their groundbreaking albums and songs. Freiman’s lectures have entertained audiences of musicians and non-musicians alike, from pre-teenagers to octogenarians.
“Deconstructing The Beatles: Abbey Road, Side 1” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, or $9 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, by calling 282-1177 or online at SedonaFilmFestival.org. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. SR 89A in West Sedona.
