Disney Original Documentary has announced a partnership with Mercury Studios and Ventureland for the worldwide streaming release of “If These Walls Could Sing,” the documentary film about legendary Abbey Road Studios.
About Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios is the most famous recording studio in the world.
Originally a nine-bedroom Georgian townhouse built in 1831, Number 3, Abbey Road in Liverpool, England, was purchased by the Gramophone Company in 1929.
While initially a venue for classical recordings, the studios’ bookings soon embraced jazz and big bands, as well as the first British rock & roll records of the 1950s, including Sir Cliff Richard’s first single “Move It.”
Of course Abbey Road Studios is synonymous with The Beatles, who not only immortalized the studio on an album cover, but recorded 190 of their 210 songs at the studios with producer Sir George Martin.
About the Documentary
This film marks the first time Abbey Road has opened its doors to a feature length documentary, and it will be the centerpiece of the legendary recording studios’ 90th anniversary celebrations which begin in November 2022.
It will tell countless stories via an all-star cast of interviews, unparalleled access to the studios and, of course, a spellbinding soundtrack.
Through exclusive interviews with artists such as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, John Williams, Celeste and Kate Bush, audiences will get a front-row seat to nine decades of memories that tell the stories of some of the studio’s most iconic recordings and the people who made them happen.
The director of “If These Walls Could Sing” is British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney, who just happens to be the daughter of the legendary Paul McCartney.
She brings a unique and personal perspective on the history of Abbey Road to the film: “Some of my earliest memories as a young child come from time spent at Abbey Road. I’ve long wanted to tell the story of this historic place and I couldn’t be collaborating with a better team than Mercury Studios to make this creative ambition a reality.”
The film was produced by John Battsek, through his Ventureland company.
Where to Watch the Documentary
The film will make its world premiere at the 2022 Telluride Film Festival this weekend, and will continue to hit the festival circuit until it premieres globally on Disney+ at a later date.
As soon as we hear about the Disney+ debut, we’ll let you know.
In the meantime, if you haven’t watched the award-winning “The Beatles: Get Back,” which is available on Disney+, it also features footage shot at Abbey Road Studios.
An interview with Kate Bush about her time recording at Abbey Road? Sign me up! I’ll be there, her work is unmitigated genius!
I completely agree Karen! Kate Bush is such a creative genius, and I’m excited to hear her speak on her recordings.
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