# John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes

> Interactive storytelling of John Lennon's 1980 Bermuda journey and creative process. (iPhone/iPad app by World Hunger Year, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-lennon-the-bermuda-tapes/id731652276 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [World Hunger Year, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/731652279)
- Category: Music, Music, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 535 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-lennon-the-bermuda-tapes/id731652276/reviews.md

## What is John Lennon?

**Communication Arts: Interactive Annual Competition: Winner**
**IDFA: DocLab Competition: Finalist**
**TimeWarner's Future of StoryTelling Prize: Finalist**
**Sónar+D: Official Selection **
**SXSW Interactive Awards: Finalist **


John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes tells the story of John Lennon's life changing journey sailing through a mid-Atlantic storm to Bermuda in June 1980, the profound creative discovery during his time on the island and the artistic collaboration from abroad with wife Yoko Ono at home in New York.

Avid Lennon fans will be treated to rarely heard demo music, while all fans will experience innovative storytelling of a pivotal moment in John Lennon’s life.

John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes features:
• Intimate demo recordings from John and Yoko
• Audio explorations that reveal John’s songwriting process
• A new interactive storytelling experience where users take the helm of the Megan Jaye, visit locations on Bermuda special to John, and listen to John and Yoko as they write the music of Double Fantasy.
• Newly discovered photos of John aboard the Megan Jaye
• Interviews of John and Yoko
• John’s hand written lyric sheets

John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes is created by WhyHunger. The app was produced and designed in partnership with Design I/O and eyeball. Produced by Andrew Banks.
Directed by Michael Epstein and Mark Thompson.

Icon image © Tyler Coneys

John Lennon is a trademark of Yoko Ono Lennon. © Yoko Ono Lennon.

## Key features

- Interactive storytelling experience
- Rare demo music from John and Yoko
- Audio explorations of songwriting process
- Newly discovered photos
- John's handwritten lyric sheets
- Interviews with John and Yoko

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-lennon-the-bermuda-tapes/id731652276/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Accessability

*2022-10-08, version 1.02*

This is not accessible with voiceover. I am very sad because I have been a beetle fan for many many years I expected more.

### 5/5 — Heartwarming to hear John again on his 80th birthday

*2020-12-09, version 1.02*

Was told by a friend of this interactive app of John and Shaun’s journey to beautiful Bermuda. The tapes along with the visual interaction and music samples make this a wonderful app for the Beatle fan, but especially for fans of John. Happy 80th birthday John in Heaven!

### 5/5 — What a great app!

*2019-10-11*

What a brilliant discovery to make!
The insights and demos are just great 👍

### 1/5 — Rating 1 Star because the developer hasn’t updated it for iOS 11 yet

*2018-07-15*

Shoddy lack of app maintenance, I want a refund.

### 1/5 — Great App but is not compatible with ios11

*2018-06-02, version 1.01*

I absolutely love this app. It worked great when I was running iOS 10, but when I upgraded to 11, it no longer worked [wont even open]. Apparently the developers haven’t updated it.

### 5/5 — Update for IOS 11?

*2017-11-11*

This is a terrific app but I can’t use it anymore unless it gets updated for the current IOS

### 2/5 — Lenin Tapes

*2017-10-02, version 1.01*

I’m getting problems to open it in IOS 11 because it is not compatible. It’s a beautiful software and I would not want to lose it. Please update as soon as possible. Thanks

### 5/5 — iOS 11 compatibility??

*2017-09-19, version 1.01*

Please add iOS 11 compatibility.

### 5/5 — A Beautifully Immersive Experience

*2016-11-20*

This app is essential for any serious Lennon fan. To set the scene, in June 1980 John Lennon sailed from New York to Bermuda navigating a storm which he later described as the most exhilarating experience of his lifetime. Once settled in Bermuda he wrote all the songs for his Double Fantasy album in a period of only 3 weeks. John credited the sailing for making him centred and thus allowing for creative inspiration to flow, the songs came easily and when he returned to New York City recording began on what would be his last studio album. This app beautifully illustrates John's Bermuda escape with music, audio interviews, photos, stunning illustrations, and animations. It's an immersive and interactive experience full of surprises and captures the essence of John and his inner creative journey at the time. Bermuda for John was a creative awakening of sorts after 5 years of seclusion and time away from songwriting. Another reviewer above said the app developer had lost interest in this app, however it is a finished creation, thoughtfully and thoroughly realised to completion with no further need for updates. I only just discovered this app in November 2016 and it is a delight. I love hearing the 'Bermuda Tapes' - the rough demos of songs that would later be recorded in NYC. It's fascinating to hear John's songwriting process and his interviews offer much insight. This app deserves more attention. Highly recommended.

### 2/5 — It's 2015!

*2015-03-17*

Developer has lost interest in continued support of app. What a shame; such a good app on Lennon and it's let down by its developer. Thumbs down for me.

## Frequently asked questions about John Lennon

### What is John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes about?

This app chronicles John Lennon's significant journey sailing to Bermuda in June 1980. It delves into his profound creative discoveries on the island and his artistic collaboration with Yoko Ono from afar. Users can experience a pivotal moment in his life through innovative storytelling.

### What kind of content does the app feature?

The app includes intimate demo recordings from John and Yoko, audio explorations revealing John's songwriting process, and an interactive storytelling experience. You can also find newly discovered photos of John, interviews with both John and Yoko, and John's handwritten lyric sheets.

### How much does John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What makes this app interactive?

The interactive element allows users to take the helm of the boat 'Megan Jaye', visit locations in Bermuda significant to John Lennon, and listen to audio as John and Yoko write music for 'Double Fantasy'. This provides an immersive way to experience the story.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is primarily designed for avid fans of John Lennon who want to explore a significant period of his life and creative output. It also appeals to general music enthusiasts and those interested in interactive storytelling and music documentaries.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2019-10-06

Update for iOS 13 adding modern device support.

### 1.01 — 2013-12-02

- Fix for potential crash in Garden section with iPad 2 and iOS 7 when saving image to library
- Cassette tapes spools spin in correct direction
- Small optimizations

### 1.0 — 2013-11-12

No release notes.

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