In nightclub circles, a "mash-up" occurs when a DJ "mashes" two often divergent artists into a single sonic experience. In the case of Cirque du Soleil's "Love," the self-professed "mash-up" is the brainchild of Beatles producer Sir George Martin and his son Giles, utilizing solely Beatles master tapes.

While the results are magnificently modern in their translation of the legendary band--and even more spectacular when coupled with the Las Vegas production to which they're the soundtrack--they may prove a tad unsettling to an educated ear of the Fab Four.

Assembled by the Martins from the original Abbey Road recordings (and with the band and their estates' blessings and approval), "Love" was created with the production in mind, and that's often apparent. While "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" translates with bounce, depth and haunting textures that prove reminiscent of Pink Floyd's "The Wall," its abrupt stop and jarring lack of a bridge to "Help!" don't make for the most comfortable listen (unless, of course, one is reliving the visual of the performance). On the other hand, the magic of "Yesterday" and "Here Comes the Sun" are further enhanced by the layered arrangements, and the eerie tones that languish in "Strawberry Fields Forever" take the song to haunting new heights.

While The Beatles [ tickets ]' original recordings can sound raw in their most familiar form, the updated production techniques utilized by the Martins bolster the music's crunch and only further prove that the band is without rival in the annals of rock-and-roll history. Even if "Love," as a whole, does prove a disjointed listen for those unfamiliar with the theatrical performance, it still offers a worthy testament to the timeless energy and musical genius of John, Paul, George and Ringo--and the world can never have too much of that.