Al Di Meola 'Strawberry Fields Forever' (Official Video)

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AL DI MEOLA RELEASES NEW ALBUM ACROSS THE UNIVERSE - OUT NOW
A SOPHOMORE STUDIO RECORDING IN TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES BY THE LEGENDARY JAZZ GUITARIST
The Debut Single “Strawberry Fields Forever” Is Out Now

Friday, January 17, 2020 – World-renowned guitar hero Al Di Meola welcomes a new decade with an ambitious follow-up to his 2013 studio recording All Your Life: A Tribute to the Beatles with a sophomore homage to the Beatles, entitled Across The Universe, due out on earMUSIC on March 13, 2020.

Al Di Meola’s exquisite mastery of the fretboard is equal only to his appreciation of the Beatles’ legacy that has inspired generations of both musicians and music fans with their famed recording catalog. A retrospective of Al Di Meola’s nearly 50-year acclaimed career expressed through his virtuosic arrangements of 14 Beatles songs, Across The Universe journeys alongside one of America’s foremost guitarists as he revisits classic hits and more obscure tunes written by the ingenious Fab Four who have helped define the man he is today.

Adding to his lauded recording collection of more than 30 solo albums and numerous acclaimed collaborations with the likes of Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke, Paco De Lucia and many others, Across The Universe is yet another masterpiece showcasing Al Di Meola’s fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies. Beatles fans, guitar-heads, and music lovers alike can expect the unexpected upon venturing into the world put forth by Across The Universe. To commemorate the singular life of John Lennon, Al Di Meola reenacts the famous Lennon cover for his 1975 solo album Rock ‘n’ Roll for the artwork for Across The Universe.

Al Di Meola is a living legend celebrated for pioneering a unique style of impeccable guitar technique combined with a sophisticated global musical language that’s captured the hearts of audiences across the world. A GRAMMY Award-winner, he’s garnered three gold albums while selling more than six million albums in worldwide sales. His collaborations with artists such as Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Page, Santana, Steve Winwood, Herbie Hancock, Frank Zappa, Luciano Pavarotti, and others have elevated Al Di Meola to become a household name. Traversing divinely across multiple genres including flamenco, Latin, fusion, jazz, rock, and world music, Al Di Meola is a vivacious tour de force always redefining the boundaries of what’s possible on a six-stringed instrument. Across The Universe is no different than his most decorated recordings with his arsenal of a large ensemble bringing creative reinterpretations of Beatles songs to astounding heights.

“I really credit the Beatles for the reason why I play guitar,” says Al Di Meola. “That was a major catalyst for me to want to learn music, so their impact was pretty strong.”

Al Di Meola employs a wide lens on Across The Universe with lightening-speed electric guitar orchestrations balanced with lavish acoustic arrangements. The debut single Strawberry Fields Forever from Across The Universe (released today, January 17) is a fiery electric guitar fueled stunner backed by a red-hot rock band. Epic rock ‘n’ roll covers are sprinkled throughout the album, including the visionary take on the album opener Here Comes The Sun, as well as a riveting Hey Jude and Golden Slumbers Medley. Al Di Meola’s acoustic fingerpicking soars on Dear Prudence and Norwegian Wood, while he ventures to a jazz fusion aesthetic on Till There Was You.

Across The Universe simmers to a diverse set of mid-tempo grooves on Mother Nature’s Son, Yesterday, Your Mother Should Know, I’ll Follow The Sun, and Julia. Al Di Meola features a lovely solo performance on Here, There And Everywhere. Across The Universe finishes with a short, but very sweet melodic version of Octopus’s Garden.

Across The Universe is available everywhere as a CD Digipak, 2LP and Digital via earMUSIC.
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This is my favourite Beatles Song played by one of my guitar heroes !

frankotten
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To think he rehearsed this song while Paul McCartney lived next door to him.
How amazing!

jesscogger
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I love it and rocked out all the way to my overnight shift in boulder thanks so many haters you guys Rock thanks

leahloveslola
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Wow being a Beatles fan. And knowing the lyrics from this song from front to back. It just sounded like your guitars were singing . And it made me think of John I think he's smiling such a beautiful song. And you done Justice to it and it was so beautiful the way you played it. I'm glad I ran across this I'm a music freak and I probably been listening to The Beatles since the Beatles came to America. But I read Google news and every now and then I get a good video like this. So I got turned on to some new music. And I know I'll be listening to more of your music.

jimplper
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The reharmonization is so insane, that it flows so well into that signature Al di Meola style while still retaining the melody

jewbacca
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Al's composition and arrangement are brilliant.

SATedeschi
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This us just perfection. Al does not need to explain or introduce himself. Such a great new album. Thanks Al for all .

koufax
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Wow, Al! You gave this music, as wonderful as it is, a new life. The whole new dimension. New Universe!

opamuller
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Just ahsome to hear and see Al again, sounding better than ever .

felixramirez
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The G_Ds took pity on me and presented wondrous acoustic guitar with drums. So good.

trog
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I love the fact that he’s doing the video with a flamenco guitar, however the recording features a steel string acoustic. IMHO it’s so obvious that most of the time people prerecord their playing and then shoot a video... it’s just so elegant this way!

davidtoth
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I think this is brilliant. Classical, electric and even a nod to Harrison's eastern music influence.

playguitar
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Seeing him live in March. Can't wait.

lsp
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This is soo sunshiny and I like this orient touch.. I love it!

OMG.. I could dance with you now
. 🍅🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️🤹‍♀️😍

kanamanawaBvaleurZero
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Can’t wait for the new album! Will be great!

ralfkrieger
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Amazing fantastic sensitive, wow this man is wow

gipsy
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Great idealized version. Different, yet it has the Indian element of George Harrison in it. Nice job.

salchaos
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Has brought a lot of inspiration to many musicians throughout the years, thanks Al Di!!

lfigueroa
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He is a master of the guitar and this is excellent. There is a version where its just him on guitar and its even better

GuitarguyRichard
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We have every music offering from Mr Al and we are more than happy to see his musical journey continues!!

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