The Beatles Played the Tokyo - Budokan on June 30th and July 1st, 1966!
Dear Taeko
I hope you are well!
I remember myself and Richard discussing the 'lost' tour of Japan (which took place in the Tokyo 'Budokan') by the masterful British pop group 'The Beatles' - during mid-1966 (June 30th and July 1st)! For reasons unknown, this part of Beatles history renaimed obscure until very recent times.
I was born one year later during the Summer of love (May 1967)! I write because recently this tour of Japan has been released again in the UK - and after acquiring a copy - my conversations with Richard came to the fore-front of my mind! There is a an audio CD and a visual DVD all presented in a hand-numbered 'Limited Edition' Box Set.
Richard explained to me that he felt the greatness of 'The Beatles' stemmed from a) the mastery they possessed regarding the use of their instruments (like a martial arts 'Master' expertly wielding the 'Weaponry' of the Style), and b) the mastery of the creative aspect of their minds!
Together, this interaction created a sublime relationship between the 'surface' mind and the deepest (Empty) aspects of their mind - an interaction which manifested in the physical world through an eternal and Zen-like musical creation that 'transcended' its own mode of existence!
All Best Wishes
Adrian
I hope you are well!
I remember myself and Richard discussing the 'lost' tour of Japan (which took place in the Tokyo 'Budokan') by the masterful British pop group 'The Beatles' - during mid-1966 (June 30th and July 1st)! For reasons unknown, this part of Beatles history renaimed obscure until very recent times.
I was born one year later during the Summer of love (May 1967)! I write because recently this tour of Japan has been released again in the UK - and after acquiring a copy - my conversations with Richard came to the fore-front of my mind! There is a an audio CD and a visual DVD all presented in a hand-numbered 'Limited Edition' Box Set.
Richard explained to me that he felt the greatness of 'The Beatles' stemmed from a) the mastery they possessed regarding the use of their instruments (like a martial arts 'Master' expertly wielding the 'Weaponry' of the Style), and b) the mastery of the creative aspect of their minds!
Together, this interaction created a sublime relationship between the 'surface' mind and the deepest (Empty) aspects of their mind - an interaction which manifested in the physical world through an eternal and Zen-like musical creation that 'transcended' its own mode of existence!
All Best Wishes
Adrian
The Shinnyo Dō (真如堂) - or 'Reality Thusness' Meditation Hall - Temple, Situated in Kyoto, Japan.
Reply 1.4.2023 (Email) Taeko Hunn to Adrian Chan-Wyles
Dear Adrian
Thank you for your message.
The music and popularity of the Beatles hasn’t been changed.
It is fun to know that you and Richard had the conversation about the Beatles that you described.
He too loved the music of the Beatles.
I remember him playing Beatles numbers on the piano from time to time.😊
Thank you for always remembering to write to me.
Please take care of your health.
Best wishes
Taeko (和谷多恵子)
PS: It is a beautiful season in Kyoto right now - with the cherry blossoms in full bloom...
Attached is a photograph taken at sunset at Shinnyo-dō (真如堂) - Richard's favourite temple.
Dear Adrian
Thank you for your message.
The music and popularity of the Beatles hasn’t been changed.
It is fun to know that you and Richard had the conversation about the Beatles that you described.
He too loved the music of the Beatles.
I remember him playing Beatles numbers on the piano from time to time.😊
Thank you for always remembering to write to me.
Please take care of your health.
Best wishes
Taeko (和谷多恵子)
PS: It is a beautiful season in Kyoto right now - with the cherry blossoms in full bloom...
Attached is a photograph taken at sunset at Shinnyo-dō (真如堂) - Richard's favourite temple.
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