A much anticipated sold out show took place as an early Christmas present for Estonian Beatlemaniacs this Thursday evening at the Noblessner Foundry. The present was tastefully wrapped by Estonian singers Marten Kuningas and Robert Linna with the help of accompanying musicians Jaak Soo\u00e4\u00e4r, Henno Kelp and Kristjan Kallas. Having stood out with tribute projects in the past (\u201cTribute to David Bowie\u201d, 2016; \u201cKnown and Unknown Jimi Hendrix 75\u201d, 2017), both singers managed to honor the legacy of The Beatles while staying true to themselves.<\/p>\n
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As it is widely known to music lovers, The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With the most prominent members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison the band stayed active throughout the 60\u2019s and 70\u2019s. The tribute act featured their music from 1966-1969 including some of the biggest hits and the performers\u2019 personal favourites.<\/p>\n
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The evening began with songs most familiar to me: \u201cHey Bulldog\u201d from the bands\u2019 hit animated film Yellow Submarine, Harrison\u2019s heartwarming \u201cHere Comes the Sun\u201d and Lennon-McCartney\u2019s \u201cStrawberry Fields Forever\u201d. Lead vocals were split between Kuningas and Linna making an interesting and dynamic combo \u2013 the arrangements played especially well for covers of \u201cHappiness is a Warm Gun\u201d and \u201cShe\u2019s Leaving Home\u201d. Kuningas\u2019 performances of \u201cTaxman\u201d and \u201cDay Tripper\u201d were my personal favourites. The straightforward yet casual feel of the lyrics was delivered with ease. The band\u2019s sound came alive with \u201cA Day in the Life\u201d, a powerful and psychedelic mayhem filled the hall. \u201cLet It Be\u201d, followed by \u201cEverybody\u2019s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey\u201d and \u201cAll You Need is Love\u201d made for a heartwarming climax, leaving the hall in standing ovation chanting the choruses.<\/p>\n