"sharing the dakota with john lennon"
The New York Times (December 6th 2010): "Like many new homeowners, Mr. Lennon and Ms. Ono renovated their kitchen. Mr. Lennon wanted it to resemble the open spaces many artists had in their lofts downtown. Their home “wasn’t particularly stylish,” recalled Stephen Birmingham, author of “Life at the Dakota: New York’s Most Unusual Address,” which was first published in 1979. But Ms. Flack, who agreed to be interviewed with Ms. Ono’s consent, said the apartment was always uncluttered and tasteful."
"i remember the real john lennon, not the one airbrushed by history"
The Telegraph (December 6th 2010): "I suspect the song he’s probably best remembered for is Imagine, the lyrics of which many found uplifting, even if the writer of them didn’t exactly practise what he preached. When an old Liverpool friend saw the wealth he’d accumulated in New York and teased him with the lyrics “remember 'no possessions’, John, 'it’s easy if you try’”, the former Beatle’s reply was characteristically, jokingly self-mocking: “It was only a bloody song.”
in the kitchen with yoko ono
Edible Manhattan (November 3rd 2010): "I don’t eat quantity. I don’t crave for big fat steak, for instance. Just a little bowl of rice and kimchi will do for my lunch. Kimchi is my favorite thing. I eat mostly vegetables. I can’t stand how we are treating the animals. I eat fish off and on. But actually, I feel the best when I am just eating good, fresh vegetables."
new ONO remix out in late 2010: move on fast
According to Maxi Promotion, "Continuing her streak of #1 club hits, Ms Yoko will be releasing “Move On Fast” before 2010 is out with another cavalcade of super-star, cutting-edge remixes. Dave Aude, DJ Yiannis, Morel, Wawa, Digital Dog, Sound & Vision, Timmy Loop and Emjae are toiling away in the studio right now creating more Ono magic coming here soon."
beatles finally for sale on itunes store
Press release (November 16th 2010): "Starting today, the band's 13 legendary remastered studio albums with iTunes LPs, the two-volume "Past Masters" compilation and the classic "Red" and "Blue" collections are available for purchase and download on iTunes worldwide as either albums or individual songs. Fans can also get a special digital "Beatles Box Set" featuring the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film, a worldwide iTunes exclusive which captures the Beatles' very first US concert. Beatles fans can stream and view the "Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964" concert film from iTunes for free for the remainder of this calendar year."
new generation gives lennon’s ‘peace’ a chance
Gibson (November 14th 2010): "For the first time in the 30 years since John Lennon’s assassination, the Lennon estate has granted someone permission to reinterpret The Plastic Ono Band’s iconic single, “Give Peace a Chance,” and even to add a new verse in Spanish."
"i don't believe in beatles": john lennon's minimalist journey to independence
Pop Matters (November 15th 2010): " When one looks at the primary musical contributions Lennon made during the Beatles’ artistic and critical peak (circa Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s), one is struck by the contrast with Lennon’s early solo work. Tracks like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite”, and “Good Morning Good Morning” all reflect a fascination with sonic experimentation and a “fullness” of sound. While Paul is often credited with taking the band in the direction of larger musical forms and symphonic sonic principles, it is clear that John did his share to lead the group down this road as well. “Mr. Kite” in particular features layer upon layer of odd sonic effects and unconventional instrumentation to place the listener in the middle of Lennon’s psychedelic circus. “Strawberry Fields Forever”, one of the most introspective songs in the Beatles catalog, features a wall of sound to illustrate the “strange” nature of childhood innocence. The Dadaist “I Am the Walrus” swims in a river of psychedelic experimentation as well. In fact, Lennon references this song in “God” to clearly delineate the ‘old John’ vs. the ‘new John’, when he asserts, “I once was the walrus, but now I’m John.”
john lennon concert brings out cyndi lauper, patti smith, for 30th year at beacon theater
NY Daily News (November 15th 2010): "The Lennon concert series began back in 1981 under the care of the modest drama group The Theater Within. Aided by the round number of Lennon's birthday this year, and the significant anniversary of his murder (arriving December 8th), the Beacon show sold out. That's a nice turn for the cause it benefits: the "Playing For Change" foundation, which promotes peace, education, and general good vibes, through the building of music schools around the world."
"Context also lent depth to Patti Smith's take on "Oh Yoko." She said she chose it because seeing how Ono dealt with the loss of John showed her how to live as a widow. Smith lost her own husband, Fred "Sonic" Smith, in 1994."
Yoko: "Oh, yes, it was very good. A friend of mine, the owner of a publishing company, said, "This summer my son wants to work in the office and I love that because we'll have the chance to talk." Most the time I felt like that, too. When my son said he wanted to make that record together, I said, "Great, great. Let's do it." Because immediately I thought, "Well, that means we'll be seeing each other more than just a 10 minute phone call." That's what most parents think about because kids have their own lives, and we don't want to really bother them everyday. But I'm already thinking about the next album."
RCA secret 2010
RCA: "RCA Secret is a unique annual exhibition and sale of original postcard-sized art, made by professional artists, designers and illustrators, plus current postgraduate students at the Royal College of Art. The postcards are displayed anonymously and are signed on the reverse, so that the artist remains a secret until after the cards are purchased and their signature is revealed on the back. (--) The cards are sold to the public at a one-day sale on Saturday 20 November, from 8am-6pm. Each postcard costs £45 and a maximum of four cards may be purchased per person." Yoko Ono is among the artists taking part.
