Miloš: Blackbird - The Beatles Album CD

UPC: 0028948123100

MPN: 481 2310 DH

Brand Name: Mercury Classics

Overview

Discover the timeless songs of The Beatles reimagined through the virtuosic classical guitar artistry of internationally acclaimed guitarist Miloš Karadaglić in "Blackbird - The Beatles Album." This groundbreaking recording transforms fifteen of The Beatles' most beloved compositions into intimate, emotionally resonant classical guitar arrangements that reveal new dimensions in these iconic melodies. From the tender simplicity of "Blackbird" and "Yesterday" to the profound beauty of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Here Comes The Sun," Miloš breathes fresh life into songs that have touched hearts for generations. Enhanced by special guest appearances from Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter on "Let It Be," legendary singer-songwriter Tori Amos on "She's Leaving Home," renowned cellist Steven Isserlis on "Michelle," and sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar on "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," this album bridges the worlds of popular music and classical performance with grace, authenticity, and stunning musicality. These brand-new recordings honor the compositional genius of Lennon-McCartney while showcasing the expressive range and technical brilliance of the classical guitar.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Studio Album
• Total Tracks: 15
• Label: Mercury Classics
• Artist: Miloš Karadaglić (classical guitar)
• Release Year: 2016
• Country of Origin: Made in the EU
• Genre: Classical, Crossover Classical, Classical Guitar
• Style: Beatles Arrangements, Classical Interpretations of Popular Music
• Featured Artists: Gregory Porter (vocals on "Let It Be"), Tori Amos (vocals on "She's Leaving Home"), Steven Isserlis (cello on "Michelle"), Anoushka Shankar (sitar on "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds")
• Recording Type: Brand new studio recordings
• Repertoire: The Beatles greatest hits arranged for classical guitar
• Language: English (vocal tracks)
• Distribution: Universal International Music B.V., Gerrit Van Der Veenlaan 4, 3743 DN, Baarn, Netherlands
• Label Code: LC 0011
• Official Websites: www.mercuryclassics.com, www.milosguitar.com

Interesting Facts

Miloš Karadaglić, known professionally simply as Miloš, is a Montenegrin classical guitarist who has become one of the most celebrated musicians of his generation since his international breakthrough in 2011. Born in 1983 in Podgorica, Montenegro, Miloš studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and has performed with the world's leading orchestras at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl. His passionate advocacy for the classical guitar has helped bring the instrument to mainstream audiences worldwide.

The Beatles, comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, revolutionized popular music in the 1960s and remain the best-selling music act of all time. Their sophisticated songwriting, innovative studio techniques, and cultural impact transformed not only rock and roll but the entire landscape of 20th-century music. The compositional depth of Lennon-McCartney songs has long been recognized by classical musicians, with their melodies, harmonies, and lyrics standing alongside the great art songs of the classical tradition.

This album represents a significant crossover achievement, demonstrating how Beatles compositions transcend genre boundaries. The classical guitar, with its warm tonal palette and intimate expressiveness, proves an ideal vehicle for these songs, stripping away electric instrumentation to reveal the elegant melodic and harmonic structures beneath. Miloš's arrangements honor the original spirit of each song while exploiting the unique capabilities of the classical guitar—its ability to play melody, harmony, and bass simultaneously, and its dynamic range from whisper-soft to powerfully resonant.

The guest collaborators bring extraordinary pedigree to this project. Gregory Porter, a multiple Grammy Award winner, is renowned for his rich baritone voice and deep emotional delivery, bringing gospel-influenced soul to "Let It Be." Tori Amos, a platinum-selling artist and classically trained pianist, adds her distinctive theatrical vocal style to "She's Leaving Home." Steven Isserlis, one of the world's preeminent cellists, creates a poignant dialogue with Miloš's guitar on "Michelle." Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar (who influenced George Harrison's Indian music explorations), brings authenticity and virtuosity to "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," creating a full-circle moment connecting The Beatles' 1960s experiments with Indian music to contemporary classical interpretation.

Mercury Classics, part of Universal Music Group and formerly known as Philips Classics, has a distinguished history of innovative classical recordings that push genre boundaries while maintaining the highest artistic standards. The label has championed crossover projects that introduce classical performance to broader audiences without compromising musical integrity.

This recording demonstrates the enduring universality of Beatles compositions—songs written in the 1960s continue to resonate emotionally and musically with 21st-century audiences, adaptable to vastly different performance contexts while losing none of their power to move and inspire listeners across generations and cultures.

Complete Track Listing:

1. Blackbird
2. Come Together
3. The Fool on the Hill
4. And I Love Her
5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
6. Let It Be (featuring Gregory Porter)
7. Eleanor Rigby
8. Yesterday
9. Something
10. She's Leaving Home (featuring Tori Amos)
11. Michelle (featuring Steven Isserlis)
12. Here, There and Everywhere
13. Here Comes the Sun
14. All My Loving
15. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds (featuring Anoushka Shankar)

Publishers

Label: Mercury Classics
Copyright: © 2016 Mercury Classics, a division of Universal Music Company
Phonographic Copyright: ℗ 2016 Mercury Classics, a division of Universal Music Company
Distribution: Universal International Music B.V., Gerrit Van Der Veenlaan 4, 3743 DN, Baarn, Netherlands
Manufacturing: Made in the European Union
Label Code: LC 0011
Primary Artist: Miloš Karadaglić (classical guitar)
Featured Artists: Gregory Porter (vocals, track 6), Tori Amos (vocals, track 10), Steven Isserlis (cello, track 11), Anoushka Shankar (sitar, track 15)
Original Composers: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Official Websites: www.mercuryclassics.com, www.milosguitar.com
Social Media: www.facebook.com/mercuryclassics, www.facebook.com/milosguitar

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