John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band/Happy Xmas Demo & Mixes

This year also marks the anniversary of John Lennon’s death, and Christmas is quickly approaching. We have a CD that is perfect for December. John’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” has become a standard for this season, and this is a convenient disc that combines demos and different mixes of such famous songs. Let me introduce you to the recorded version that you will hear there. 1. Home Demo This is a rare home demo that was broadcast on the nostalgic “Lost Lennon Tapes”, but this time it was adopted from the version of HMC “ODITTIES” which recorded the pre-broadcast stage. The ending is longer than when it aired on Lost Lennon. 2. Rough mix from “Lost Lennon Tapes” broadcast This is also a rare sound source that was broadcast on “Lost Lennon Tapes”, and the children’s chorus has not yet been added, and it is sung by only John and Yoko until the end. 3. 1998 “ANTHOLOGY” mix　This is the mix included in the 1998 “JOHN LENNON ANTHOLOGY” box. There is a children’s chorus here, but it is more subdued than the usual mix and brings John and Yoko to the forefront, and at the end you can hear Phil Spector’s voice saying “OK”. 4. 2018 alternate mix　The name “alternate mix” was introduced last year. Not only did the children’s chorus once again be omitted, but even the bells and other decorative instruments were omitted. Many people may like the simple finish of just the basic band performance. 5. Original single version, 1990 remaster　This is the original mix that was released at the time and is still included in best-of albums. However, here we have adopted the remastered version for the 1990 “LENNON” box. The children’s chorus and the sound of the bells are pleasant. 6. remix for “LENNON LEGEND” DVD 2003 A remixed version for the audio of the music video collection “LENNON LEGEND” released in 2003. The difference from the conventional mix is ​​clear from the opening where John and Yoko’s whispers start splitting into left and right. 7. 2018 ultimate mix Rounding out the list is the “ultimate mix,” which also appeared last year. Of course, the intro whispers start from the opposite position from the 2003 mix, but I think it would be better to have a natural balance without extreme separation of performances. In this way, except for the home demo, all the original takes are the same, but each mix has its own characteristics, so when you listen to it with headphones, you can clearly see the differences and enjoy it. A convenient CD that has never been seen before, compiling different mixes of John’s masterpieces that represent this season. Please enjoy this Christmas with this item! JOHN & YOKO – HAPPY XMAS (WAR IS OVER) DEMOS & MIXES 1. Happy Xmas (war is over) home demo longer version from “Oddties” 2. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) rough mix from “Lost Lennon Tapes” broadcast 3 . Happy Xmas (War Is Over) 1998 “Anthology” mix 4. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) 2018 alternate mix 5. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) original single version, 1990 remaster 6. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) remix for “Lennon Legend” DVD 2003 7. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) 2018 ultimate mix