George Harrison’s Widow Olivia Stops Tribute Statue of the Beatle
A campaign to erect a statue in the town where George Harrison died, Hanley-on-Thames, has been stopped due to lack of support from widow Olivia Harrison (via Guardian). 2,000 people, which is about 20% of the population in the town, had signed the petition started by resident James Lambert. Oddly, they all said “James Lambert.”
Speaking to BBC News, Lambert said “[George] really is an icon in Henley. It seems strange that nothing has been created to acknowledge his presence and the work that he did for the town.” Olivia has said that a statue might bring “different types of fans turning up, the unwanted fans.” Unwanted fans – like One Direction fans?
Love Me Do is Now Public Domain in Europe
More Beatles news – is this the fucking 60s?! The classic Beatles tune (aren’t they all classics?!) Love Me Do is now public domain in Europe (via Associated Press / Oregon Live). This is because the song is 50 years old, which seems like a somewhat short about of time in this day and age of time machines. Apparently others feel the same way, as the European Union is voting to extend the copyright from 50 to 70 years. Since Paul McCartney is a robot, he will likely want the vote to push the copyright even longer, so he can be the first robot trillionaire.
Lollapalooza Announces 2012 Line Up – It’s Pretty Good
Perry Farrell’s Chicago festival, Lollapalooza, has unveiled their 2012 line up. I’m sort of bummed out that I won’t be heading to Grant Park on August 3-5 (since I have this damn “house arrest”), as the line up is sort of stellar. It includes: The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Jack White, and Black Sabbath as headliners (hence the bigger font). Smaller fonted (new word!) bands but also playing and also good: Florence + the Machine, At the Drive-In, M83, the Shins, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, the Walkmen, the Weeknd, Justice, Metric, the Big Pink, Dum Dum Girls, and many, MANY more. Check out the full line-up on the Lollapalooza website, or try reading the names off of the picture and test your eye sight.
Coachella Announces 2012 Set Times
Another huge American music festival, Coachella, kicks off its first of two weekend-long festivities this April 13-15. The problem with festivals, besides the dudes who put their girlfriends on their shoulders so they can try and see the stage from half a mile away, are the inevitable band conflicts. By that I mean two bands playing at the same time, not backstage Wrestlemania-style conflicts (although I wouldn’t be against that). Coachella have unveiled the set times for the 2 weekends. If you’re going to one weekend only, you’re going to have some tough choices to make. If you bought tickets to both weekends to eliminate these conflicts, well, you have more money than you know what to do with it (and I have a few ideas what to do with it. Hint: Monkey Roller Derby League). Check out the schedules below (and if you are thinking about skipping Radiohead, you are clinically insane).
Were Black Sabbath One of the “Real” Headliners of Coachella?
Black Sabbath recently reunited. Earlier this week, guitarist Tommy Iommi announced that he has a lymphoma diagnosis. The recent health announcement is what Billboard is reporting caused Black Sabbath from headlining this year’s Coachella festival. There has been no official announcement from Coachella, nor any of the headliners that either got bumped up the bill or were a last minute replacement. If the Black Keys break into a Black Sabbath medley, I think we will have our answer.
The festival replacement is reminiscent of when the Beastie Boys had to back of the Coachella-related east coast festival, All Points West, and were replaced by Jay-Z, who opened with a Beastie Boys cover of No Sleep Til Brookyn. Coldplay followed suit the next night, covering Fight for Your Right.
Jay-Z to Stop Selling Occupy Wall Street Shirts; Will Change Diapers At Home
Unfortunately those sentences separated by the semi-colon are not related, or else it would be funny to see Jay-Z retreat home to do that. After being ripped apart by media and bloggers everywhere, Jay-Z and his Rocawear clothing line have stopped selling Occupy Wall Street t-shirts that didn’t help fund the cause (via The Hollywood Reporter).
If the shirts actually were mass produced, or if it was somehow a brilliant free marketing campaign for Rocawear is not certain, but call me a cynic.
In other positive Jay-Z news, he wants to help with his and Beyonce’s upcoming child (who is going to inherit a SHITLOAD of cash one day). Jay-Z said that he wants to help change diapers (via NME).
“The rapper also spoke about what kind of father he wanted to be and insisted that material wealth was no substitute for parental support. “Providing – that’s not love,” he said. “Being there – that’s more important. I mean, we see that. We see that with all these rich socialites. They’re crying out for attention; they’re hurting for love.
“I’m not being judgement – I’m just making an observation. They’re crying out for the love that maybe they didn’t get at home, and they got everything. All the material things that they need and want. So we know that’s not the key,” he added.”
Let’s just see how the jet set lifestyle of Jay-Z and Beyonce changes after having a child. I wonder how the rap lyrics will change, too.
“Come pay me, ’cause I’m the pied piper;
But wait a few secs, as I’m changing a diaper”
Billboard #1, coming right up.
The Man Behind the Black Sabbath Reunion? Producer Rick Rubin
Superstar producer Rick Rubin “called every 5 minutes” to make the Black Sabbath reunion happen (via Rock News Desk). I called a girl I liked every 5 minutes and it resulted in a new phone number for her, and a 50 yard distance restraining order which I haven’t found a loop hole around – yet.
Conveniently, Rick Rubin will reap the benefits of the Black Sabbath reunion, as he will be producing their new album.
“Guitarist Iommi said of Rick Rubin, who was also present: “He phoned us every five minutes.” The producer explained: “We’ve been working on developing material and we’re half-way into the writing process. It’s inspiring hearing what’s coming out.”
“Iommi described the experience as “like putting on an old glove” and Osbourne added: “We’ve written seven or eight songs.” The band will appear at next year’s Download festival at Donington in England to help mark the event’s tenth anniversary.”
Nightmare Collaborations: Susan Boyle Wants to Work with Kings of Leon, and Adele
Susan Boyle, who I haven’t heard news about in ages and am not complaining, said that she wants to record duets with both the Kings of Leon and Adele (via NME). Susan Boyle has a new number 1 in the UK, and news about her will be dominating my news feed for months on end I suspect. Including this gem of a quote:
“There are so many people I’d like to collaborate with. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Adele and Kings Of Leon to name a few. I think they are such wonderful talents. I could see myself rocking it up a bit.”
Hopefully nothing of these come to fruition, or I will smash my radio with a baseball bat. Except I use a radio app on my iPhone, and I don’t want to hear that. You’ve put me in a difficult situation, Susan Boyle!
Deadmau5 Remixes Radiohead’s Codex
Radiohead released The King of Limbs back in February, and even a double album of authorized remixes called TKOL RMX 1234567. DJ Deadmau5 must’ve felt out in the cold, so he decided to do something about it. He took the standout track, Codex, from the album, and made a mellow instrumentally remix, using loops and actually the bulk of the instrumental sections of the song. Make your ears happy and give it a listen below.
The only sure things in life are death and taxes. Personally, I can only confirm the taxes part, but even those can be evaded (note: I do not evade taxes….most of the time). In rock n roll, the only sure thing is that if a band splits up, no amount of money will keep them apart forever. One by one, groups that have said they hate each and will never ever share a room with one another are more often than not sharing a stage with each other on some hastily put together tour. Nostalgia is a big draw for the fans, while money and a change at staying relevant are some of the reasons that bands come back together.
Large introductory ramblings aside, Black Sabbath have stated that they are reuniting for both a tour AND a new album (via Guardian).
“In a much-hyped appearance at Hollywood’s Whisky A Go Go club on Friday night, the band’s original line-up told an ecstatic gathering of fans they would be bringing out their first new studio album in 33 years in 2012. As well as the record, to be produced by Rick Rubin, the band will also be embarking on a worldwide tour after headlining Download Festival in their native Midlands next year.”
“Ozzy Osbourne joined fellow sexagenarians Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward at the venue where the band made their Los Angeles debut in 1970, to address a large, black t-shirt-clad crowd.”
So I guess the 11-11-11 picture on their website DID mean something.
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Morning Music Notes – Love Me Do, Free for All
George Harrison’s Widow Olivia Stops Tribute Statue of the Beatle
A campaign to erect a statue in the town where George Harrison died, Hanley-on-Thames, has been stopped due to lack of support from widow Olivia Harrison (via Guardian). 2,000 people, which is about 20% of the population in the town, had signed the petition started by resident James Lambert. Oddly, they all said “James Lambert.”
Speaking to BBC News, Lambert said “[George] really is an icon in Henley. It seems strange that nothing has been created to acknowledge his presence and the work that he did for the town.” Olivia has said that a statue might bring “different types of fans turning up, the unwanted fans.” Unwanted fans – like One Direction fans?
Love Me Do is Now Public Domain in Europe
More Beatles news – is this the fucking 60s?! The classic Beatles tune (aren’t they all classics?!) Love Me Do is now public domain in Europe (via Associated Press / Oregon Live). This is because the song is 50 years old, which seems like a somewhat short about of time in this day and age
of time machines. Apparently others feel the same way, as the European Union is voting to extend the copyright from 50 to 70 years. Since Paul McCartney is a robot, he will likely want the vote to push the copyright even longer, so he can be the first robot trillionaire.Click for more Monday Morning Music Notes -
Morning Music Notes – Lollapalooza Line Up! Coachella Set Times! Festival Madness!
Lollapalooza Announces 2012 Line Up – It’s Pretty Good
Perry Farrell’s Chicago festival, Lollapalooza, has unveiled their 2012 line up. I’m sort of bummed out that I won’t be heading to Grant Park on August 3-5 (since I have this damn “house arrest”), as the line up is sort of stellar. It includes: The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Jack White, and Black Sabbath as headliners (hence the bigger font). Smaller fonted (new word!) bands but also playing and also good: Florence + the Machine, At the Drive-In, M83, the Shins, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, the Walkmen, the Weeknd, Justice, Metric, the Big Pink, Dum Dum Girls, and many, MANY more. Check out the full line-up on the Lollapalooza website, or try reading the names off of the picture and test your eye sight.
Coachella Announces 2012 Set Times
Another huge American music festival, Coachella, kicks off its first of two weekend-long festivities this April 13-15. The problem with festivals, besides the dudes who put their girlfriends on their shoulders so they can try and see the stage from half a mile away, are the inevitable band conflicts. By that I mean two bands playing at the same time, not backstage Wrestlemania-style conflicts (although I wouldn’t be against that). Coachella have unveiled the set times for the 2 weekends. If you’re going to one weekend only, you’re going to have some tough choices to make. If you bought tickets to both weekends to eliminate these conflicts, well, you have more money than you know what to do with it (and I have a few ideas what to do with it. Hint: Monkey Roller Derby League). Check out the schedules below (and if you are thinking about skipping Radiohead, you are clinically insane).
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Morning Music Notes – Jay-Z and Beyonce’s Daughter of the Devil
Were Black Sabbath One of the “Real” Headliners of Coachella?
Black Sabbath recently reunited. Earlier this week, guitarist Tommy Iommi announced that he has a lymphoma diagnosis. The recent health announcement is what Billboard is reporting caused Black Sabbath from headlining this year’s Coachella festival. There has been no official announcement from Coachella, nor any of the headliners that either got bumped up the bill or were a last minute replacement. If the Black Keys break into a Black Sabbath medley, I think we will have our answer.
The festival replacement is reminiscent of when the Beastie Boys had to back of the Coachella-related east coast festival, All Points West, and were replaced by Jay-Z, who opened with a Beastie Boys cover of No Sleep Til Brookyn. Coldplay followed suit the next night, covering Fight for Your Right.
Click to continue reading the Morning Music Notes, with news about Jay-Z and Jack White
Morning Music Notes – Jay-Z To Change Diapers and Lyrics
Jay-Z to Stop Selling Occupy Wall Street Shirts; Will Change Diapers At Home
Unfortunately those sentences separated by the semi-colon are not related, or else it would be funny to see Jay-Z retreat home to do that. After being ripped apart by media and bloggers everywhere, Jay-Z and his Rocawear clothing line have stopped selling Occupy Wall Street t-shirts that didn’t help fund the cause (via The Hollywood Reporter).
If the shirts actually were mass produced, or if it was somehow a brilliant free marketing campaign for Rocawear is not certain, but call me a cynic.
In other positive Jay-Z news, he wants to help with his and Beyonce’s upcoming child (who is going to inherit a SHITLOAD of cash one day). Jay-Z said that he wants to help change diapers (via NME).
“The rapper also spoke about what kind of father he wanted to be and insisted that material wealth was no substitute for parental support. “Providing – that’s not love,” he said. “Being there – that’s more important. I mean, we see that. We see that with all these rich socialites. They’re crying out for attention; they’re hurting for love.
“I’m not being judgement – I’m just making an observation. They’re crying out for the love that maybe they didn’t get at home, and they got everything. All the material things that they need and want. So we know that’s not the key,” he added.”
Let’s just see how the jet set lifestyle of Jay-Z and Beyonce changes after having a child. I wonder how the rap lyrics will change, too.
“Come pay me, ’cause I’m the pied piper;
But wait a few secs, as I’m changing a diaper”
Billboard #1, coming right up.
The Man Behind the Black Sabbath Reunion? Producer Rick Rubin
Superstar producer Rick Rubin “called every 5 minutes” to make the Black Sabbath reunion happen (via Rock News Desk). I called a girl I liked every 5 minutes and it resulted in a new phone number for her, and a 50 yard distance restraining order which I haven’t found a loop hole around – yet.
Conveniently, Rick Rubin will reap the benefits of the Black Sabbath reunion, as he will be producing their new album.
“Guitarist Iommi said of Rick Rubin, who was also present: “He phoned us every five minutes.” The producer explained: “We’ve been working on developing material and we’re half-way into the writing process. It’s inspiring hearing what’s coming out.”
“Iommi described the experience as “like putting on an old glove” and Osbourne added: “We’ve written seven or eight songs.” The band will appear at next year’s Download festival at Donington in England to help mark the event’s tenth anniversary.”
Nightmare Collaborations: Susan Boyle Wants to Work with Kings of Leon, and Adele
Susan Boyle, who I haven’t heard news about in ages and am not complaining, said that she wants to record duets with both the Kings of Leon and Adele (via NME). Susan Boyle has a new number 1 in the UK, and news about her will be dominating my news feed for months on end I suspect. Including this gem of a quote:
“There are so many people I’d like to collaborate with. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Adele and Kings Of Leon to name a few. I think they are such wonderful talents. I could see myself rocking it up a bit.”
Hopefully nothing of these come to fruition, or I will smash my radio with a baseball bat. Except I use a radio app on my iPhone, and I don’t want to hear that. You’ve put me in a difficult situation, Susan Boyle!
Deadmau5 Remixes Radiohead’s Codex
Radiohead released The King of Limbs back in February, and even a double album of authorized remixes called TKOL RMX 1234567. DJ Deadmau5 must’ve felt out in the cold, so he decided to do something about it. He took the standout track, Codex, from the album, and made a mellow instrumentally remix, using loops and actually the bulk of the instrumental sections of the song. Make your ears happy and give it a listen below.
Radiohead – Codex (deadmau5 cover) by fuckmylife
Surprise! Black Sabbath to Reunite and Release New Album
The only sure things in life are death and taxes. Personally, I can only confirm the taxes part, but even those can be evaded (note: I do not evade taxes….most of the time). In rock n roll, the only sure thing is that if a band splits up, no amount of money will keep them apart forever. One by one, groups that have said they hate each and will never ever share a room with one another are more often than not sharing a stage with each other on some hastily put together tour. Nostalgia is a big draw for the fans, while money and a change at staying relevant are some of the reasons that bands come back together.
Large introductory ramblings aside, Black Sabbath have stated that they are reuniting for both a tour AND a new album (via Guardian).
“In a much-hyped appearance at Hollywood’s Whisky A Go Go club on Friday night, the band’s original line-up told an ecstatic gathering of fans they would be bringing out their first new studio album in 33 years in 2012. As well as the record, to be produced by Rick Rubin, the band will also be embarking on a worldwide tour after headlining Download Festival in their native Midlands next year.”
“Ozzy Osbourne joined fellow sexagenarians Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward at the venue where the band made their Los Angeles debut in 1970, to address a large, black t-shirt-clad crowd.”
So I guess the 11-11-11 picture on their website DID mean something.