Mary McCartney is taking us behind the scenes of one of the world’s most iconic recording studios. Her upcoming doc, “If These Walls Could Sing,” will offer audiences unprecedented access to Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded 190 of their 210 songs. Variety reports that 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.”
Opened in 1931, Abbey Road Studios was originally used for classical recordings. The North West London landmark eventually opened its doors to musicians across different genres including jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, and Adele are among the artists who have recorded at the studio.
McCartney, who is the daughter of “Beatles” member Paul McCartney and late photographer Linda McCartney, has directed music videos for Elvis Costello and Diana Krall. Also a photographer, her works have been exhibited at The National Portrait Gallery, London, and Fotografiska, Stockholm.
“Some of my earliest memories as a young child come from time spent at Abbey Road,” said McCartney. She emphasized that she’s “long wanted to tell the story of this historic place.”
Isabel Garvey, managing director of Abbey Road Studios, added, “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.”