Elvis Presley Rehearsal Video of The Beatles' 'Something' Released for 'EPiC'
The release offers a rare glimpse into Presley's interpretive process on a Beatles classic, using restored archival material to extend the legacy of the 'Elvis' film project.
Key Facts
- A rehearsal video of Elvis Presley singing The Beatles' 'Something' was released on YouTube.
- The footage was discovered during production of Baz Luhrmann's 2022 biographical film 'Elvis.'
- The video promotes the immersive concert film 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' currently screening in theaters.
- After singing, Presley mutters, 'That's a meaningful lyric.'
- The clip was restored and remastered using modern technology for high-definition presentation.
Reporting from 1 source: Eiga Natalie.
A rehearsal video of Elvis Presley singing The Beatles' song 'Something' has been released on YouTube to promote the immersive concert film 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' currently screening in theaters. The footage was discovered during production of Baz Luhrmann's biographical film 'Elvis' and has been restored and remastered.
The rehearsal video shows Presley singing George Harrison's ballad with his characteristic dramatic style, and after finishing he can be heard muttering, 'That's a meaningful lyric.' The clip is part of the promotional push for 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' an immersive visual work produced, directed, and executive music produced by Baz Luhrmann. The film reconstructs unreleased footage uncovered during the making of Luhrmann's 2022 biographical film 'Elvis,' using modern restoration and remastering technology to present the singer in high-definition imagery.
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- Eiga Natalie 「EPiC／エピック」新映像、エルヴィス・プレスリーがザ・ビートルズの名曲歌唱