Subtle lettering such as “Be Unstoppable” and “Beast Mode” also add to the sporty feel of this pair of headphones, though depending on your tastes, may feel like Plantronics could be overdoing it a little. Its available colours, black (which we got our review unit on), camo and grey, add to the overall understated aesthetic, which ensures you don’t stand out in a crowd or in the gym, if that’s what you’re going for. The majorly plastic and leatherette material used to manufacture it means it is lightweight, which means it won’t weigh you down when you actually lift your weights. This is firstly highlighted by its exterior, sporting a rather subtly industrial matte plastic design, with angular earcups that are made to streamline the shape of your head when worn. Grade: 3/5Įnter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.While it performs reasonably well in most scenarios, sport and exercise are the main aspects that Plantronics considered when designing the BackBeat FIT 6100. SCREENWRITERS: Iain Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen WardĬAST: Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, and Ian Hart Backbeat opened in theaters on April 15, 1994. That being said, Backbeat does manage to offer some insight into the relationship between Sutcliffe, Kirchherr, and Lennon. When we have a comprehensive documentary available in the form of The Beatles Anthology, films like Backbeat end up serving as a moot point. We’ll never be able to truly know what could have been because he died of a brain hemorrhage in 1962. What we do know is that history would remember Stuart Sutcliffe for being the fifth Beatle and for his collection of paintings. It is something of interest to Beatlemaniacs, myself included. ![]() There is the potential for a good story here. Of all the songs, the one that’s most troublesome is the fact that John Lennon performs “Long Tall Sally.” This tune has always been sung by Paul McCartney in the history of The Beatles! Some of these tunes would later find their way onto the early Beatles albums if not wait until The Beatles Anthology. What we get are many other cover songs during the Hamburg performances. Outside of an original recording of “My Bonnie” with Tony Sheridan, there are no Lennon/McCartney tunes. Nothing wrong here because it is authentic to the era so to speak. They do give the music somewhat of a punk feel. Other notable musicians–including Dave Grohl–form the Backbeat band and they do their best to replicate The Beatles’ energy in the film. While actors only portray the band, Greg Dulli and Dave Pirner provide vocals on the music. But enough about that, let’s take a look at other things about this film. Gary Blakewell and Scot Williams would later reprise their roles as Paul McCartney and Pete Best, respectively. Funny enough, Ian Hart had just come off of portraying John Lennon during The Hours and Times. What is so extremely fascinating about this cast is that many would portray these icons at another point in their career. Paul McCartney (Gary Bakewell) would take over the instrument when Sutcliffe made his decision to stay with Astrid. ![]() ![]() Does he stay with Astrid or quit The Beatles? Sutcliffe was not the best bass player in the word. This would force a decision for Sutcliffe over the months to come. ![]() Sometimes, they would have to play sets for eight hours! Anyway, it’s during this time that Sutcliffe would meet girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr (Sheryl Lee). If you’re familiar with The Beatles, we’re talking some very long days. Performing at the Kaiserceller brought about awful living and eating conditions. While John Lennon (Ian Hart) and Sutcliffe were friends dating back to art school, things would eventually change in Hamburg. Yet for a small time in history, Sutcliffe would play bass for The Beatles in 1960. Best would leave by the end of 1960, having been replaced by Ringo Starr (Paul Duckworth). No, that honor belongs to Pete Best (Scot Williams). Sutcliffe would not be the last to leave the group. Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff) would need to leave the band in order for the Beatles to really become the greatest rock band in history. Backbeat is set in the early years of The Beatles’ performing career while mostly focusing on the time spent in Hamburg.
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