Interesting and quite amazing stop-animation video for the next single off their Viva La Vida
Directed by the creative team Shynola, famous for their work with Radiohead and Beck. If you’re interested in reading about how the video was done, check this out.
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Live Album giveaway
There are some incredible tributes, mixes, blog posts and personal recollections being shared all around the web. We’ll be updating this for some time with the best of what we find. If you know of others, please leave us a comment and we’ll update with those as well. Check back often, as we continue to update this post.
Shoutout to KeyInfluencer for this rare clip.
Quincy Jones:
“I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on ‘The Wiz’ and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the ’80s. To this day, the music we created together on Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all…talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.”
Recording Engineer Bruce Swedien remembers Michael (with video)
Michael Jackson, The Soulful Years, by DJ JayCee
L.A. Reid Remembers Michael Jackson
From the Voice Archives: Greg Tate on Michael Jackson in 1987
Diana Ross:
“I can’t stop crying, this is too sudden and shocking,” Ross says in a statement. “I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family.”‘I am shocked and saddened by Michael’s passing,” Turner says. “I, along with his millions of fans, looked forward to seeing him tour one more time. Now, may he rest in peace.”
Nice! From the “artists who get it file“, Coldplay has announced that they will be giving away a free live CD, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, at their remaining shows for 2009.
The promotion starts on May 15th with their show in West Palm Beach, FL. and the album will also be available as a free download exclusively on their website.
According to the band, the give-away is meant as a recession-busting mark of gratitude to everyone who’s supported them: “Playing live is what we love. This album is a thank you to our fans – the people who give us a reason to do it and make it happen.
Now, the “free model“, “how do you compete with free”, “free as a loss leader” etc. doesn’t work for everyone.
For superstars such as Coldplay, Trent Reznor, Radiohead & a few select others, it makes sense. But for many, the free model may have lost it’s value, particularly when your product isn’t even ‘free worthy’.
Ironically, I came across a couple of posts, one from marketing guru Seth Godin and another from Kate over at Outlandos Music, (which Seth references) that break down the pro’s and cons of the ‘free model’ very well. Check them out and let us know what you think. In the meantime, enjoy LeftRightLeftRightLeft!
“When you try your best, but
you don’t succeed
When you get what you want,
but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can’t sleep
Stuck in reverse
When the tears come
streaming down your face
When you lose something you can’t replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you”
“Fix You” (Berryman, Buckland, Champion, Martin) Fix You (EMI/2005)
