McCartney Multimedia Newsletter (Volume 46)

Spring, 2024

Hello Dear Readers!

Welcome to the spring edition of the latest McCartney Multimedia newsletter, just to keep you up to date with all the digital goings on from Playa del Rey, CA. Firstly, sit back and relax whilst sipping on a nice cuppa. Lots of information to share and new products to introduce to you.

So here’s what’s fit to print:

There Are Faces I Remember

When your last name is “McCartney,” a lot of interesting things are bound to happen. Dr. Angie McCartney married Paul’s father, Jim, in late 1964, right around the time that Beatlemania was exploding worldwide. The couple honeymooned in 1965 in the Bahamas where the group was filming Help!

She and her then-young daughter Ruth (who was adopted by Jim) got a first-hand look at how their famous new relation and his group were impacting people of all types: from fans and family members, associates, up-and-coming rock stars, even a future president of the United States. These encounters have continued through the years, offering a unique perspective on the ever-widening impact of the Fabs.

Angie and Ruth have put their memories into a new book, The Faces I Remember. It’s an extraordinary look into the Beatle “experience” from two people who lived it from the inside. Plus, it features gorgeous digital artwork of many of the famous “faces” they’ve known.

The authors have graciously given us access to a few of the 168 entries in this unique book to share with our devoted Beatles fans.

(Excerpt from the book):

ELTON JOHN

“I remember a time in the early 1970s when Paul came up North to visit his dad Jim and asked me what music I was listening to these days.

I told him about a new young lad on the radio called Elton John who had a big single, “Your Song.” He said he would be on the lookout for him. He didn’t have to look too far.

When Paul was planning a big record release launch party in London for Wings’ Wildlife, he had his people invite Elton to the bash…Quite late in the evening, Elton arrived, along with a companion. He had sprained his ankle and was using a silver-topped walking cane. He was very shy and didn’t really know many people. He sat alone at the far end of the room, and I remember he was wearing a beautiful velvet jacket and white shirt with a lace jabot at his neck. He had shoulder-length hair at that stage.

As the years have gone on, I have often thought about what changes must have happened in his life and career. He is still as feted today, and the work he does for charity and AIDS research is commendable…”

Dr. Angie McCartney’s Liverpool Limericks and random Irish Haikus

A lilting look at the Irish poetic format of the Limerick, featuring whimsical verse about icons of pop culture, the 1960's and iconic places in Liverpool, London and "across the universe." An ideal travel (or bathroom) companion for baby boomers, their grandkids and fans of the Fab Four. The book contains the history of the Limerick, and the story of Liverpool, the Fabs and their friends, QR code links to people, videos, destinations and other stops on this Magical Literary Tour. Penned by the witty nonagenarian Dr. Angie McCartney and digitally illustrated by her daughter - the Digital Diva - Ruth McCartney.

’Here's a book that is certain to please,
And one "one" can read with great ease,
So, if you're flying or pooping,
Relaxing or splooting,
These pages fly by like a breeze.
(see what we did there?)’

Available in Soft and Hardback. Click the button below to visit the shoppe.

We are currently working on the audio book version of this title.
Stay tuned for updates.

Below you can see a nice card from Queen Camilla.

McCartney Studios

CULINARY
Here’s where we need the copy: Musaafer, Chef G and Chef Mayank

Afsal’s Cocktail picture

The Prsrv is featured on PBS
Musaafer Marketing
Chef Mayank featured and Afsal.

PRODUCTION
Here’s where we need the copy: Eric Zimmerman, etc.

For Your Consideration (FYC)

Welcome to FYC Online - Award Consulting & Marketing

FYCO “For Your Consideration Online” is a portal. We offer nomination consulting, e-blasts to curated lists of voters and industry heavyweights, FYC pages, press releases, video “Spotlights” / project commercials, social media management, QR Codes, YouTube Promotion and support throughout your nomination journey.

NEW FYC project:

FYC is a portal for Musical and Culinary Artists to showcase their works in a concise format, for voting judges to access all the relevant information about an applicant or nominee under one roof. Choose your path and come on in!

McCartney Multimedia - CLIENT SPOTLIGHTS

The METalliance

Established in 2005, The METalliance (Music Engineering and Technology Alliance) is composed of top award-winning audio engineers/producers Chuck Ainlay, Niko Bolas, Jimmy Douglass, Frank Filipetti, George Massenburg, Sylvia Massy, and Elliot Scheiner. The METalliance works with producers, engineers, educators and manufacturers to further the best practices and technology developed in modern recording and to ensure those skills and techniques are carried forward.

Need more copy of our services here…

Rock’n Blue (Guitar Accessories)

We recently developed a website for our dear friend and client Renato Giordano. Here’s a quick overview for their products and service. From their website:

WELCOME TO ROCK AND BLUE LLC, MANUFACTURER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY SPRO PROPRIETARY WIRING SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE NOVELL FREE WAY SWITCHES BLADE (6 AND 10 POSITIONS) AND TOGGLE (6 POSITIONS ) FOR ANY TYPE OF GUITARS.

OUR "STAND-ALONE" WIRING KITS ALLOW DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS JUST WITH THE FLIP OF TWO DIP SWITCHES.

THE PATENT PENDING S-PRO SERIES OF WIRING SYSTEMS IS A MODERN APPROACH TO THE ORIGINAL PASSIVE ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ONE, STILL PASSIVE (NO BATTERY REQUIRED) BUT UTILIZING A VERY THIN MULTILAYER RIGID FLEX BOARDS (0.4mm, 0.02”) WHICH HOST DIFFERENT OR DEDICATED COMBINATIONS OF CONNECTIONS SELECTABLE WITH THE “FLIP” OF A MICROSWITCH, INSTEAD OF A TANGLE OF WIRES IMPROPERLY CALLED “ELECTRONICS.” THE DESIGN OF THE BOARDS ALLOWS A DRASTIC REDUCTION OF THE UNWANTED NOISE LEVELS AS WELL AND GIVES EMI/EMC PROTECTION TO YOUR INSTRUMENT (NO RF INTERFERENCE.)


WE AT ROCK&BLUE PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR FELLOWS' GUITAR PLAYERS WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRONIC DESIGN (OUR S-PRO PROPRIETARY FAMILY OF WIRING SYSTEMS) COVERING NOW ALMOST ALL TYPES OF BODY TYPE GUITARS, WITH THE UPGRADE TO THE FABULOUS "FREE-WAY " FAMILY OF SWITCHES.

McCartney AI Panel in San Diego

At Springboard 2024 in Ocean Beach, California Ruth and Martin held an AI panel about the future of AI and the creative industries. Mainly directed at up and coming musicians and record producers, the panel covered everything from the current state of the AI industry in the creative media to tools and tips on the latest AI music creation and video technologies, Our special thanks go out to Barry Coffing of ‘Music Supervisor’ for hosting the annual music conference. (Photo by Ron Fontenot)

GEIST

The Book of Light

Over the last year, Martin has been busy compiling all the tracks for the next album in the Martin Cole series: ‘The Book of Light.’ Featuring guest artists such as Patrick Abbate, Grammy Winner Markus Illko and Nick Black. The songs are being mixed at the moment and the story and videos are being scripted. It is Martin’s third album of the GEIST trilogy and we follow our protagonist Martin Cole as he ascends into the realm of light. Here are the covers for the 3 new releases:

To catch up with ‘The Story of Martin Cole’ please visit GeistMusik.com and drop down the rabbit hole for some SciFi - esoteric storytelling.
Meanwhile, you can watch the opening trailer for the GEIST Book of Light ‘Prologue here:

In The News

The last few months have seen a flurry of TV activities at Casa McCartney. From interviews for documentaries, (Gerard McMahon for Netflix) to German Television Station ZDF and local KNX1070, here’s the scoop for you:

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YOUTUBE PROMOTION FOR YOUR VIDEOS

YELP Services Mark Cave

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McCartney Studios Merchandise

Introducing our brand new ‘Merchandise’ section at McCartney Studios. Whether you’re a director, fan or crew, you’ll find something that fits your style! Click the image to visit the store.

TEAFLIX and the brand new Podcast

Write about our new podcast on BuzzSprout and various TeaFlix guests and interviews.
TeaFlix with The McCartney Ladies
Welcome to our Mother-Daughter podcast, where each episode’s intimate conversation features a fascinating guest across the spectrum of Beatles world, pop culture, Grammy winners, the music industry, chefs, producers, music stars, actors and more… so  "bottoms up” and join us, as they spill the tea on TeaFlix!

Click the graphic to listen to our episodes>>>

The Eighth Room

Formerly known to Nashville Musicians and Music Industry as ‘Douglas Corner’, the Eight Room is a project by Jason Hollis and his family eho have taken over this iconic landmark in downtown Nashville, TN. To get a better idea what the club is all about please watch a TeaFlix interview with Hollis here:

The Eighth Room featuring Pamela Des Barres
The Eighth Room welcomes Miss Pamela Des Barres for an exclusive Nasvhille performance brought to you by The Eighth Room, McCartney Studios and Polly Parsons. Join Des Barres, “the world’s most famous groupie,” on June 26 for an intimate evening of outrageous firsthand experiences recounted by an insider who had a front-row seat to the music and culture that changed the world. Des Barres’s stories about rock stars and rogues include such iconic names as the Doors, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Byrds and the Who. Come enjoy the funny, tender, sexy and salaciously divine tales of rock 'n' roll's finest muse.

So, that’s it from us for this edition, and all there’s left to say is: Stay happy, stay healthy!
We hope you've enjoyed Volume 46 of the McCartney Multimedia, Inc. newsletter.
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