Abbey Road Studios First Official Documentary Shall Be A Razzle Dazzle Affair, By Mary McCartney!

Abbey Road Studios First Official Documentary Shall Be A Razzle Dazzle Affair,
By Mary McCartney!

“Abbey Road Studios will be the subject of a new feature-length documentary
from director Mary McCartney.

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Universal Music Group-backed Mercury Studios is partnering with celebrated
doc producer John Battsek’s Ventureland for the project, entitled “If These
Walls Could Sing.”

The doc marks the first time Abbey Road has opened its doors to a feature
doc, and will be the centrepiece of the legendary studio’s 90th anniversary
celebrations, which kick off in November. Billed as the untold story of the
studio, the film will feature an all-star cast of interviews, and intimate
access to the premises.

Located in St. John’s Wood in North West London, Abbey Road Studios was
opened in 1931 and has earned a reputation for groundbreaking recording
technology. Although it was initially used for classical recordings, its
repertoire eventually broadened to jazz, big band and rock ‘n’ roll. The
Beatles recorded 190 of their 210 songs at the studios.

“If These Walls Could Sing” will be produced by Battsek following a new
development deal between Mercury Studios and Ventureland, whose recent
credits include “Rising Phoenix” (Netflix), “Ready For War” (Showtime), “AKA
Jane Roe” (FX), “The Life & Trials of Oscar Pistorius” (ESPN) and
“American Rapstar” (SXSW ’20).

Development of the doc has been overseen by Universal Music U.K.’s Marc
Robinson and Mercury Studios CEO Alice Webb, who will executive produce.

“Some of my earliest memories as a young child come from time spent at Abbey
Road,” said McCartney, who is Beatle Paul McCartney and late photographer
Linda McCartney’s daughter. “I’ve long wanted to tell the story of this
historic place and I couldn’t be collaborating with a better team than John
and Mercury Studios to make this creative ambition a reality.”

Webb added: “Mercury Studios could not be partnering with a more visionary
and passionate team than Mary McCartney and John Battsek to tell Abbey Road
Studios’ incredible story on film for the first time. We are passionate
about showcasing work of pioneering film makers of the highest quality –
which is why we are delighted Mary is bringing her creative vision to this
project.”

Isabel Garvey, managing director of Abbey Road Studios, said: “If these
walls could sing. I have lost count how many times I’ve heard that said at
Abbey Road Studios over the years. I can’t wait for some of these stories to
finally come to life in what will become a timeless documentary.”” –
Variety.com