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13:32:12 01/21/12
The Pace Report: "The 2012 NEA Jazz Masters Cememony Highlights"
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 13:32:12 01/21/12
One of the most important jazz events took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center during the week of APAP last week. The 2012 National Endowment for the Arts held their 30th anniversary of the Jazz Masters Ceremony and Concert to a sold-out crowd. The event pays tribute to the architects of jazz music both living and deceased. More importantly, the NEA gives the current inductees as well as music programs and centers all over the country, grants and funding to continue the legacy of providing the community jazz programming and education to keep the music viable to public. Including this year’s inductees, the NEA has celebrated the work and lives of 128 jazz musicians, awarded more than 2,400 jazz grants, and given over $32 million dollars over the last 30 years. A very important feat for the music that very seldom gets the notoriety or praise like other American black music such as hip-hop, soul, and the blues. This year’s 2012 NEA Jazz Masters inductees include: Sheila Jordan, vocalist and educator; Von Freeman, tenor saxophonist and bandleader; Jack DeJohnette, drummer and pianist; Jimmy Owens, trumpeter, educator, and advocate; and Charlie Haden, bassist and bandleader. The festivities kicked off this year in regal fashion as Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts gave the opening comments about how rich the NEA’s tradition of celebrating and commemorating of America’s only art form. 2007 NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis and last year’s inductee Wynton Marsalis, artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, also gave opening comments of the historical implications of the 30th Anniversary of this year’s jazz masters ceremony. NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods along with alto saxophonist Grace Kelly played “Things To Come” composed by former NEA Jazz Master Dizzy Gillespie. The two were backed by the stellar Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra lead by Wynton Marsalis. Drummer Jack DeJohnette was inducted by his mentor and fellow NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard Abrams. Abrams helped Jack as a teen study and play both the piano and drums while growing up in Chicago, Illinois. Through Abram’s Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, Jack developed a love and passion to play both classical and jazz music which helped him decide to play music professionally. In the mid-1960’s Jack decided to move to New York City where he played with the late Rashied Ali in the John Coltrane Quintet. He got his first taste of success when he joined saxophonist Charles Lloyd in his first quartet where he played with a young pianist named Keith Jarrett. During the late 1960’s into the 1970’s, Jack backed and recorded with the likes of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Special Edition, New Directions, and his long association with the Keith Jarrett Trio with bassist Gary Peacock. Today, Jack is still very active and just released his latest disc “Sound Travels” on the the eOne Music label. NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson gave the induction speech of 2012 inductee Von Freeman. Freeman, who couldn’t make this year’s ceremony due to illness, was given some praise and adoration by his sons Chico and Mark Freeman, who gave his induction speech. Earle Lavon Freeman, Sr, was born in Chicago, Illinois where he’s been a musical icon for the last 70 years. Von comes from that elite class of Chicago tenor saxophonists like Gene Ammons, Clifford Jordan, and the late Johnny Griffin. During the 1950’s he and his brothers George and Bruz were the house band at the famed Pershing Hotel in Chicago. Von played with a slew of great local musicians that included Jimmy Witherspoon, Sun Ra, and Andrew Hill. In 1972 he recorded his debut recording “Doin’ It Right Now” produced by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Currently Von plays weekly at the New Apartment Lounge and Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago. Bassist and bandleader Charlie Haden has given the world of music and jazz his unique blend of originality and heart. Since he made his way on the bandstand during the late 1950’s, Haden has been a trailblazer and relentless musician always striving to take music to the next level as well as always create new forms of roots music. From his days with saxophonist Ornette Coleman’s group, the quartet recorded the landmark recording for Atlantic Records, “The Shape of Jazz to Come.” But in 1969 Haden would record one of the most ambitious jazz recordings of the time. “Liberation Music Orchestra” was a record that fused the social themes of the times as well as free jazz that spoke volumes in the jazz community. The music was arranged and composed by Carla Bley and the orchestra has been recording sporadically over the last four decades. In addition to Haden’s orchestra, the three-time Grammy Award winner also fronts Quartet West. Charlie couldn’t attend the jazz masters ceremony due to his recovery from a recent surgery. His daughter Patra read his acceptance speech and acknowledged his many accomplishments on Charlie’s behalf. Vocalist, musical visionary, and NEA Jazz Master Jon Hendricks gave one of the most poignant speeches for his friend and contemporary, vocalist Sheila Jordan. Hendricks praised her accomplishments as a vocalist as well as keeping the vocal tradition alive by teaching the next generation of vocalists. Jordan, a Detroit native, comes from a great tradition and legacy of musicians that have made great and important strides in the world of jazz music. She developed her vocal style while singing in a local group named Skeeter, Mitch, and Jean. But it was her drive and determination that got her to move to New York City where she decided to throw herself into the thriving music scene. When she moved here she learned music theory and harmony by bassist Charles Mingus and pianist Lennie Tristano. Pianist George Russell discovered and recorded her on his “The Outer View” recording in 1962. Sheila made history by recording the first vocal record for Blue Note Records titled “Portrait of Sheila.” Throughout her career she’s recorded and performed with the Steve Kuhn Quartet and Harvie Swartz. Today she continues to teach jazz vocal workshops as well as perform all over the world. Trumpeter and educator Jimmy Owens is having a stellar 2012 so far. His latest IPO Recordings release “The Monk Project” celebrates and focuses on the compositions of pianist Thelonious Monk. In his 50 years in the business, the 68 year-old musician has been on the front lines for the betterment for working jazz musicians. As a board and active member of the Jazz Foundation of America, part of Jimmy’s lifework has been to help musicians seek funding for medical expenses, legal assistance, housing, and steady work. He founded the Musicians Emergency Fund due to the lack of support from the arts community and serve as a means to never negate the lives of many musicians that haven’t had the support or the able means to survive. Musicians that have benefited from this generous program were Odetta, Fats Domino, Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Cecil Payne, and Sweet Georgia Brown. In addition to his dedication to the JFA, he’s also been a supporter and advocate for the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians here in New York City. It’s Jimmy’s drive and passion that he’s fought State Politicians to repeal the 8.25% admission tax for clubs and major venues and to take those funds and contribute them to the AFM’s pension fund.This and his dedication to education in jazz music is why he’s been honored as one of this year’s NEA Jazz Master Inductees. Jimmy, who hails from the Bronx, New York, was exposed to jazz music when he was kid when his parents played the music. He wanted to play the trumpet and one of his first teacher’s as well as mentor, Dr. Donald Byrd, got him to take the instrument and studying it seriously. Over the years he’d back and play with some of jazz music’s leading innovators and icons. Musicians like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillispie, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Today he still teaches as well as serves as a mentor to many of today’s current jazz musicians and composers. Some of highlight performances of the evening included two separate duo performances including NEA Jazz Masters bassist Ron Carter and flutist Huber Laws in their rendition of “Little Waltz”/”Memories of Minnie.” Also, Jazz Masters vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson and pianist Kenny Barron’s rendition of Dave Brubeck’s “In Your Own Sweet Way.” The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis did an outstanding job in arranging tributes throughout the concert to NEA Jazz Master Horace Silver featuring Dave Liebman, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Candido Camero, and the new trumpet sensation Ambrose Akinmusire. The Benny Carter and Frank Foster tribute also turned a lot of heads featuring saxophonists Frank Wess and Benny Golson. I must add that the National Endowment for the Arts have dedicated to the works and mission to keep the jazz legacy alive via the grants they award every year. Also, they’ve been in tune with the jazz community via journalists, the musicians, and the many jazz associations to help educate and get the word out about America’s only original art-form. The NEA has more info for fans to reach out into their community to support the arts. For more info please visit them on the web at arts.gov.
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18:31:59 12/29/11
New Found Glory Live in Studio B - Part 1 - Radio Surgery
[LESS INFO] 3 VIEWS | ADDED 18:31:59 12/29/11
Part 1 of New Found Glory performing live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco For the full performance CLICK HERE
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
"New Found Glory is back to where we want it to be: we tour, we play music and it's from the heart." http://www.newfoundglory.com
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com
http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com
http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx
http://www.twitter.com/boomersaveus
http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason
2 Views
18:27:42 12/29/11
New Found Glory Live in Studio B - Part 2 - Anthem For The Unwanted
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 18:27:42 12/29/11
Part 2 of New Found Glory performing live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco For the full performance CLICK HERE
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
"New Found Glory is back to where we want it to be: we tour, we play music and it's from the heart." http://www.newfoundglory.com
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com
http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com
http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx
http://www.twitter.com/boomersaveus
http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason
2 Views
18:18:46 12/29/11
New Found Glory - Live in Studio B Part 3 - My Friends Over You
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 18:18:46 12/29/11
Part 3 of New Found Glory performing live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco For the full performance CLICK HERE
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
"New Found Glory is back to where we want it to be: we tour, we play music and it's from the heart." http://www.newfoundglory.com
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com
http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com
http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx
http://www.twitter.com/boomersaveus
http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason
1 Views
17:17:37 12/29/11
New Found Glory - Live In Studio B
[LESS INFO] 1 VIEWS | ADDED 17:17:37 12/29/11
New Found Glory performs live at Mevio Studios in San Francisco
New found energy, new found purpose: that's what Not Without A Fight is all about. The first New Found Glory album to bear the Epitaph logo brims with fresh promise, showcasing a band comfortable in their own skin and eager to get back to basics and present it all to the world. Not Without A Fight is arguably the strongest addition to an impressive catalog with no less than three gold records and ... some of the most memorable songs of the past decade.
Album opener "Right Where We Left Off" is an instant reminder of the keen self-awareness that endeared New Found Glory to millions of fans worldwide in the first place. And naming their album Not Without A Fight? That's a nod to that other side of the group Epitaph owner Brett Gurewitz called "the greatest pop-punk band in history," the side that is scrappy, that's from the do-it-yourself scene. The side of a band who probably never should have been lumped in with some of the more teeny-bop friendly fare they've often shared the rock radio and TRL charts with.
Lead single "Listen to Your Friends" flips the script by rocking a verse even catchier than its chorus; "I'll Never Love Again" boasts a killer singalong. "47" has a hooky scream that breaks new ground for the Florida-bred five-some while "Truck Stop Blues" summons the potent urgency of the burgeoning scene that New Found Glory arose from, recalling a bygone era when they shared small stages with their friends in Get Up Kids, Piebald and Saves The Day.
Not Without A Fight packs together the best elements of fan favorite albums like Sticks and Stones (2002) and Catalyst (2004) with a reinvigorated drive making for a declaration that's fresh and timely. There's pop, there's punk, there's crunch, there's those irrepressible melodies and Jordan Pundik's instantly recognizable voice is in fine form.
"Nobody in New Found Glory loves anything as much as this band," says guitarist Chad Gilbert, by way of explanation as to how they have managed to maintain the same lineup - Pundik, Gilbert, Steven Klein (guitar), Ian Grushka (bass) and Cyrus Bolooki (drums) - for over ten years. "You fight with your mom. You don't hang out with her all the time. But you love her! You're never going to hate her. We're family. It might sound cliche, but that's what it is."
That family first came together in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Nothing Gold Can Stay (1999) and New Found Glory (2000) became classics thanks to hard-touring and good natured relationship building the world over, which ensured the next two albums (Sticks and Stones and Catalyst) would both debut in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
As happens all too often, the uber-successful and beloved band found themselves delivering Coming Home to a group of relative strangers who lacked the same investment in them as before. By 2006, many of the folks who worked with the band at the label had been replaced by new faces, from the president on down. "At major labels, people are always losing their jobs," Gilbert points out. "Someone can love your band one week and the next week that person is fired."
With their recording contract fulfilled and in between management, New Found Glory seized the opportunity to have some fun while weighing their options, releasing From the Screen to Your Stereo Part II (something their most ardent supporters had demanded for years) and a split EP with their alter-ego, International Superheroes Of Hardcore.
"It brought this different attention to our band that we hadn't had in a while," Gilbert says. "Through the major label years, some of those lines got blurred because of some of the things the label did representing our band. With the release on Bridge 9 Records, we were able to do things how we wanted to do them. It was awesome."
In the midst of all of this, the band continued to write their next album, which they ultimately decided to record before choosing a new label. That's where +44 / Blink 182's Mark Hoppus came in, agreeing to produce Not Without A Fight at the studio he co-owns with Travis Barker. "He's an old friend of ours," Gilbert explains. "We had no money to make the record so we wanted someone with the confidence to do the album for free and get reimbursed later."
Eventually, of course, the label situation needed sorted out, as the guys in New Found Glory have no desire to be in any kind of "business" other than than business of writing great songs, recording them and playing them live. "When we announced that we were no longer signed to Geffen two years ago, Brett Gurewitz was the first one to call me," Gilbert remembers. "'People at Epitaph are all music fans and have their shit together."
And as for that spectacular accolade from the man running their new record label home? "It's crazy!" Chad says, laughing. "The Descendents could take that crown way before we could, or Screeching Weasel, or Green Day. I don't know why he said that! He's crazy. It's flattering. It's really flattering. But I don't know what to say!"
New Found Glory's first Epitaph album has no guest appearances, no frills, nothing but fantastic songs and powerful performances. "If you really listen to our music, you can't pigeonhole it. We play music that we love." Not Without A Fight is alternately the band's most streamlined and direct but powerful and broad album thus far.
"New Found Glory is back to where we want it to be: we tour, we play music and it's from the heart." http://www.newfoundglory.com
http://www.myspace.com/newfoundglory
http://www.newfoundglorystuff.com
http://www.steveisthereason.tumblr.com
http://www.twitter.com/xchadballx
http://www.twitter.com/boomersaveus
http://www.twitter.com/steveisdareason
7 Views
21:20:37 12/12/11
A Walk in the Park - RM036
[LESS INFO] 7 VIEWS | ADDED 21:20:37 12/12/11
Relaxation Media Presents
A Walk in the Park
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There are few better ways to clear one%rsquos mind than to get out and take a walk in nature. This episode focuses on an autumn walk in the park. Shot in Shinjuku Gyoen, a 100 plus year old oasis in the center of busy Tokyo. We hope you enjoy it.
The music for A Walk in the Park is from the album The Naked Melody by David Hudson and Russell Harris. It can be found on iTunes or by going to www.tinyurl.com/autumnwalk . As always we encourage your feedback: please drop us a note at podcast@relaxationmedia.com . And finally, please share this program with your friends and family who need a bit of stress relief in their lives.
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22:00:19 10/12/11
Walmart Is Improving Its Environmental Policies, But Still Ignoring Worker Concerns
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Walmart is proudly proclaiming its progress towards its goals to become a better company . They tout their advancements in the areas of environmental impact and support for local farmers and local food. But they still have significant problems in the treatment of their workforce and the impact their stores have on local businesses.
The retailer is attempting to open a store in Burbank, Calif., and is facing opposition from local residents who fear the negative impact the story would have on the community. Walmart's recent expansions have been less controversial because the chain has begun to open new stores in existing, vacant big box stores abandoned by other retailers suffering from the weak economy.
Workers are still facing a company not interested in giving them fair wages. A recent study showed that Walmart could pay its entire workforce $12 an hour without seeing much, if any, loss of profits.
Activist group Our Walmart, which is made up of employees of the company, has a list of changes it would like the company to make to improve workers rights: >
One of Sam Walton’s rules for building a successful business was, “Listen to everyone in your company and figure out ways to get them talking.” We are following that winning philosophy. However, too many of us do not have a true voice at our stores. Our concerns about providing the highest quality customer care and about making our jobs, quality jobs are ignored. Walmart should listen to OUR Walmart, celebrate our initiative, and follow our recommendations.
We are the foundation of the quality service and value Walmart provides its customers. Walmart should honor the hard work and humanity of Associates by living up to Mr. Sam’s promise of “respect for the individual.”
Associates who assert their freedom of association frequently face retribution from the company. Walmart should allow Associates to freely join OUR Walmart without fear of negative company action.
Associates who have tried to utilize Walmart’s Open Door have found that their issues are not resolved and confidentiality is not respected. Walmart should ensure confidentiality in the Open Door and provide in writing resolution to issues that are brought up and always allow associates to bring a co-worker as a witness.
Walmart publicly claims that pay for full-time Associates averages more than $13 per hour in some communities, when in truth most of us work for less than $10 per hour and are only scheduled for part-time hours, making it difficult to support our families. Walmart should follow through on its public statements and pay at least $13 per hour and expand the percentage of full-time workers.
Our schedules are often irregular and inflexible making it difficult to care for our families. Walmart should make scheduling more predictable and dependable.
Too many of us are unable to access Walmart’s health care because it is too expensive or we lack the hours to qualify. Walmart should expand health care coverage and continue to work to expand coverage when health reform goes into effect, rather than taking advantage of loopholes in the law to deny coverage.
Too often Associates are faced with retaliation when speaking out about issues at work. Walmart should honor our constitutional right to freedom of speech and adhere to company policies that support dialogue and resolution.
Walmart’s management often chooses to enforce written policies only when it is in their own interest, leaving Associates guessing proper protocol. Walmart should do more to ensure managers are properly trained on how to evenly and equitably enforce Walmart’s written policies at all times and to provide all Associates with a policy manual.
Too many of us have been denied equal treatment. Walmart should adopt affirmative policies that secure full access to opportunity and equal treatment to all Associates regardless of gender, race, disability or age.
We know our company has an impact around the globe in terms of its standards and practices. Walmart should require that suppliers and stores around the globe operate with the highest standards and ensure that workers’ freedom to associate is respected.
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19:14:00 10/04/11
Authors@Google: Gabrielle Bernstein - Spirit Junkie
[LESS INFO] 5 VIEWS | ADDED 19:14:00 10/04/11
Authors@Google: Gabrielle Bernstein - Spirit Junkie
SPIRIT JUNKIE shows readers how to tap into their own spirit in their search for happiness. This is not a book on how to get happiness; rather it's a guide to releasing the blocks to the happiness that already lives inside. Throughout the book Gabrielle guides readers on a journey of new perceptions and shows them a whole new way to view their life. Hang ups will melt away, resentments will release and a childlike faith in joy will be reignited. GB Bio: Everything about me can be found here: gabbyb.tv Featured in the New York Times Sunday Styles section as the next generation guru, motivational speaker, life coach and author Gabrielle Bernstein is making her mark. Expanding the lexicon for the next generation, Gabrielle is a #1 bestselling author of the book Add More ~ing to Your Life -- A hip guide to happiness. In September 2011 Gabrielle's launches second book entitled Spirit Junkie, A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles. (Both books are published by Random House.) In 2008 she launched her social networking site www.HerFuture.com for young women to find mentors. Gabrielle has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times Sunday Styles, Oprah Radio, Marie Claire, Health, SELF, Women's Health, Forbes List: 20 Best Branded Women, Featured on the Cover Self-Made Magazine (top 50 Women in Business), Crain's, CNN, NBC10!, WPIX11, NYBTV, WCBS2, Fox & Friends, PBS "To The Contrary", Fox Strategy Room, Wall Street Journal and many more. In addition she can also ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 3648 50 ratings Time: 54:55 More in Music
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19:14:00 10/04/11
Authors@Google: Gabrielle Bernstein - Spirit Junkie
[LESS INFO] 14 VIEWS | ADDED 19:14:00 10/04/11
Authors@Google: Gabrielle Bernstein - Spirit Junkie
SPIRIT JUNKIE shows readers how to tap into their own spirit in their search for happiness. This is not a book on how to get happiness; rather it's a guide to releasing the blocks to the happiness that already lives inside. Throughout the book Gabrielle guides readers on a journey of new perceptions and shows them a whole new way to view their life. Hang ups will melt away, resentments will release and a childlike faith in joy will be reignited. GB Bio: Everything about me can be found here: gabbyb.tv Featured in the New York Times Sunday Styles section as the next generation guru, motivational speaker, life coach and author Gabrielle Bernstein is making her mark. Expanding the lexicon for the next generation, Gabrielle is a #1 bestselling author of the book Add More ~ing to Your Life -- A hip guide to happiness. In September 2011 Gabrielle's launches second book entitled Spirit Junkie, A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles. (Both books are published by Random House.) In 2008 she launched her social networking site www.HerFuture.com for young women to find mentors. Gabrielle has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times Sunday Styles, Oprah Radio, Marie Claire, Health, SELF, Women's Health, Forbes List: 20 Best Branded Women, Featured on the Cover Self-Made Magazine (top 50 Women in Business), Crain's, CNN, NBC10!, WPIX11, NYBTV, WCBS2, Fox & Friends, PBS "To The Contrary", Fox Strategy Room, Wall Street Journal and many more. In addition she can also ... From: AtGoogleTalks Views: 3648 50 ratings Time: 54:55 More in Music
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04:24:09 10/01/11
Lloyd 32 Brossart 25
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From big leads to big plays, this game was not a big disappointment. The biggest thing of all was the upset the Juggernauts put on the Mustangs.Bishop Brossart (3-2) looked to rebound from the Newport Catholic (5-0) whipping of 62-0 last week. The Mustangs will hosted Lloyd Memorial (2-4) at Scott High School with game time temperatures in the mid to upper 50's.Lloyd Memorial's opponents have averaged nearly 10 (9.8) points more per game and have been shut out once this season. The Mustangs has been outscored by about a third as much (3.4 points) and most of those came during last week's shutout.When the Juggernauts win, the team averages three more touchdowns per gamete the opponents. During the team's two losses, it has given up 80 points and scored merely two touchdowns.Instead, KHSAA Class 2A football is not about the law of averages, it is about playing four 12 minute quarters and watching what happens.The homecoming game temperature hovered in the mid to upper 50's, with a slight breeze and some drizzle.The cold and dampness of the night did not stop either team from heating up late in the first quarter. Brossart's Jesse Orth capped off a drive by calling his own number and the quarterback went straight up the middle, and plowed through two defender to dive into the end zone, to give the Mustangs a 7-0 lead.But the Juggernauts had and answer. After the kickoff, on the first play from scrimmage, Lloyd's quarterback, Dexter Smith went deep to find Tyler York running in stride to catch a 70 yard pass to get the game within in one point. (The PAT failed.)In the second quarter, the home team spread the margin out to eight points after running back Jacob Elbert burst around the end and down the sidelines for a 59 yard score that put gave the Mustangs some breathing room. Later in the half, Jesse Orth found Spencer Brown open on a post pattern for a 31 yard pitch and catch. That gave the Mustangs a 21-6 lead and breathing room that would prove to be needed.Lloyd came back and sustained a healthy looking drive that started on their 42. The drive started on the Juggernauts 48. On the first play of the drive, Dakota Kidd, chomped of a 27 yard run and the visiting team was in business on the 25 yard line. It took the team all four downs to convert, but the drive continued from the 14. With a fresh set of downs, QB Dexter Smith keeps it for a run of 11 yards. From the Three yard line, Kidd plows his way in off the right tackle to keep the score manageable at 21-12.Lloyd came out int he second half swinging like they had a point to prove. The team drove straight down the field and took the lead away from the host team on a two yard run from Kidd. 25-21 Juggernauts.The Mustangs would not score until midway through the fourth quarter on a 41 yard pass play from Orth to Brown. The PAT failed and the score was 27-25 Mustangs.With 16 seconds left in the game, the Juggernauts pulled it through scoring a touchdown fora 32-27 victory. Brossart falls to 3-3 and Lloyd improves to 3-4.Next week, Brossart will show its other colors against the Newport Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. The Green and black will wear pink jerseys with green numbers to raise money for Chicks N Chucks" for breast cancer awareness. Three cheerleaders are still in need of $100 sponsorships for their uniforms. You can support their cause by purchasing a t-shirt for $10 and wearing it to the game to receive free admission. You can contact bkramer@bishopbrossart.org to order or reserve yours today.
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16:39:03 05/20/11
Article marketing, When Technology Gets in The Way and Some Geocaching! BuzzBooster TV #31
[LESS INFO] 4 VIEWS | ADDED 16:39:03 05/20/11
Shahar and Nashlah show a case study on article marketing, show you what to do when technology gets in the way of your business and introduce you to geocaching. Internet marketing or online marketing can help your business generate more awareness, be found and close more sales. BuzzBooster Tv is dedicated to show entrepreneurs and [...]
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21:32:07 05/17/11
HAVE A HEART
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"This video and song is in response to a letter I got from a chinchilla rancher. he saw my interview in the Daily Herald talking against the fur industry. Here is his letter to me I am an International Chinchilla Judge as is my wife of 51 years, and owner of PSK Chinchilla Ranch and Sullivan Fur Dressing. We have been in the Chinchilla business going on 43 years. The only time I heard of you was that ridiculous letter you put in the Spectrum paper Jan. 13, 08. I understand your attachment to a chinchilla. Sorry for your loss. But get real, join peta who slaughters 97.4% of their so called ""Rescues"", or some other ridicules thing or group. For your info there would be no pet chinchillas or any others for that matter if it were not for the popularity of Chinchilla as a fur garment, that means ""pelts"", not pets. In the wild there are very few live animals if any at all. I was a guest of the Chile National Chinchilla Organization and the Chilean Government for the opening of the Sanctuary and preserve for the wild Chinchilla several years ago. As Chile, Argentina and Bolivia were their point on origin of the animal. Mainly Chile. I spent several hours on the site and found no evidence that any wild Chins were even there. If so there are very few. You pet people are successfully destroying what we have built up over the years. Chinchilla has been my family's life. It is a sad day that the beautiful little animal will one day be a note in the history books, destroyed by a bunch of crazy do gooders. There is nothing you can do to improve the breed with your misguided zeal. You will never develop the expertise or the knowledge to better the breed. You will never make it your life's work to improve the breed. Just suck off of some one that has, and there are many. They are cutting their own throats as many have discovered . 20 years past there were 100,000 plus pelts produced in the USA. We led the world in quality and pelt production. Now that number is greatly reduced from that and the center of production has moved back to South America. The USA still has the best quality but that also will pass. All you pet owners are doing is destroying a wonderful renewable source of warmth, beauty and comfort. The animal was developed by Commercial Ranchers and improved to where it is today because of the fur market. In the wild they looked like mangy ground squirrels. These Ranchers bred the quality to what you see today from these ""ground squirrels."" These Ranchers treat their animals with the greatest kindness and care. The same as Ranchers of Cows, horses, pigs , poultry and all livestock have been improved for the good of the human race as food and clothing. It is a business and requires caring. If one does not care one will not succeed. But you probably don't wear leather or eat meat or dairy, just plants, sorry, poor little plants they feel to. By the way they also have been improved by humanity for humanity and for human consumption. They also are a renewable resource. And by the way we don't sell pets as it is the cruelest thing that can be done to a Chinchilla. How many Chins live past 2 or 3 years as a pet? Yours did, I am surprised! Congratulations! Most don't. In our breeding herd we have had 100's live past 15 years and several into their 20's, providing upgrades in genetics and longevity to the breed. Our answer is no we will not sell you any pets. We only sell herd improvement animals and only to qualified Ranchers of which you are not one. I usually ignore pet requests but could not resist answering your inquiry. Pete Kiseskey PS: you could not had heard of our ""PET QUALITY CHINS"" as we have none. And yes those we have are Animanely treated. Not humanely treated, that is for humans. New word by me. Take note! _________________________________________ Please go to my website to hear samples from my Cd MUSIC FOR PETS AND PEOPLE also avaiable on ITUNES and CD BABY http://www.jamieglaser.com Lucky's Place http://www.luckysplace.net"
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05:05:20 11/01/10
Fact Check: Cravaack Makes Several False Statements In Debate With Oberstar
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The research for these fact checks was prepared by students and graduates of the Masters of Advocacy and Political Leadership program at the University of Minnesota Duluth. First fact check a statement from Chip Cravaack about 9/11. > Cravaack : “In regard to Afghanistan, you have to remember that the bi-partisan 9/11 Commission stated we are at war with Islamic fundamentalists. And right now that war is in Afghanistan.” False. The phrase “at war with Islamic fundamentalists” never appears in the official published 9/11 Commission Report. > Oberstar: “That meltdown of the economy was devastating. It (The Recession) started in December 2007. The recession accelerated with great pace throughout 2008…” This is true . According to the National Bureau of Economic Research started in December of 2007. Next: Federal health care reform. > Cravaack: “And what did we get in return? What we’ve done… received is increased costs in our businesses, and a loss of jobs. This can be demonstrated right by, right down by, Medtronic. Medtronic has directly attributed this health care bill to $200 million loss… “ Cravaack’s statement that Medtronic would face a $200 Million dollar loss is misleading. While Medtronic faces an excise tax beginning in 2013, Medtronic says it may have additional income because of the health care law and cannot predict an actual gain or loss. > Craavaack “…and they said they could possibly lose up to 1,000 employees.” Cravaack’s statement that Medtronic says it could lose up to one thousand jobs is false. Medtronic’s President was reported to have said that , but a Medtronic spokesperson later said the company may lose jobs, but it is not accurate to say it will lose 1,000 jobs. > Cravaack “Remember President Obama came out and said that if you like your health care provider you can keep ‘em. If you like your doctor, you’ll be able to keep him. Well, 87 million Americans will not be able to keep their current health care plans...” U of M fact checkers found Cravaack’s claim to be misleading. 87 Million Americans could see changes in their health care plans, but they wouldn’t lose them as Cravaack suggests. In some cases the policies may be replaced by more generous coverage with the government subsidizing the premiums. > Oberstar “And the plan will save over $750 billion over ten years, according to the government’s Congressional Budget Office, and will save a trillion dollars over 20 years.” Oberstar’s claim of a trillion dollar savings over 20 years is misleading . There will be long-term savings, but the Congressional Budget Office says it does not provide estimates beyond a 10-year period. Next: claims about Oberstar’s clean water restoration act > Moderator: “Please discuss with us your opinion of how the proposed Clean Water Act will affect us in the 8th district. “ > Cravaack “The Clean Water Act, Congressman Oberstar has a current bill out that’s called The America’s Commitment to Clean Water Act. What it’s going to do is actually federalize all waters of the United States…” Cravaack’s use of the term “federalize” is unclear and could be misleading . Allowing for federal regulation does not mean the federal government would confiscate wetlands. > Cravaack: “…up to and including a seasonal slough or even including a wet meadow. This will put a layer of restrictions and regulations coming from the federal government. This is actually The Clean Water Restoration Act which was Congressman Oberstar’s previous bill . . .was shot down twice by the , by the Supreme Court, it was under the Raponos agreement and SWANCC decision and the Rapanos agreement or decision, stating that it was a huge overreach of the federal government, quite frankly, against the 10th amendment. The Clean Water Restoration Act, now the Aqua Bill, is something we absolutely do not need in the United States and it is an overreach by the federal government, probably one of the biggest land grabs...
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15:21:00 10/12/10
10 Things CEOs Need to Know about Design by @Jess3
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I attended a presentation from Leslie Bradshaw of Jess3 about the "10 Things CEOs Need to Know About Design". While I found the presentation to be a little high level and lacking some details, there were some good points to make you think. Some of the points about design I agree with, some I disagree with - see my comments below.
* PowerPoint is for delivery not design. Use a graphics program to do design, but PPT to do the actual presentation. [Disagree. This requires too much technical skill for most people and slows you down too much. Today you need to democratize the content creation process, this moves in the opposite direction. I do think that you should start sketching on paper and not be bound by bullet points in PPT.]
* Don't be bound by geography to hire designers . Leverage the global marketplace and feel free to use international design talent via the web. [Agree.]
* Get surgeons, not hacks, then get out of way. Hire designers for their expertise, then let them practice their craft. [I sort of agree, but I also think that the role of the designer is to meet the goals of the person hiring them.]
* Expand what design means with illustrators, designers, and tattoo artists . Don't be afraid to step outside the box in terms of design. [Agree.]
* Start in black and white - sketch, wireframe, storyboard first. [Agree.]
* Social media provides building blocks and parameters - button sizes, avatars, (don't smoosh them). If you are building something online, be aware of the design elements you might integrate from other sources. [Agree.]
* Distribution channels are infinite - your content will be eveywhere, plan for it. Don't build content just for your website, the best content spreads all over the web. [Agree.]
* Design is critical for startups, hire a designer really early. [Disagree. It is a really nice to have, but not a necessity.]
* Like kneading bread, don't overdo it (design) . [Agree.]
* Design is not production. It's ok to specialize with different agencies for different parts of the marketing process. [Sort of agree. While I can understand using different agencies for different parts of the process, there is also a great benefit to have someone who owns the process end to end.]
What do you think? What should business folks know about design? ___
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22:30:00 09/07/10
Our studio guest: Frank Briegmann
[LESS INFO] 21 VIEWS | ADDED 22:30:00 09/07/10
CEO of Universal Music GermanyDW-TV: For more we're joined by Frank Briegmann, CEO of Universal Music Germany. How do you feel about this software? Does it affect your business? Frank Briegmann: Not really because Ableton is a software for composing and producing music and because we are actually in the business of selling the music of our artists I think it takes something more from the artists, charisma, virtuosity, everything. If you consider Mark Knopfler for example just standing there with a guitar and getting people to buy his music...I think it needs more but it could still be a great product. DW-TV: Artists have started producing their albums at home. They use internet platforms to market and sell their products... Do they still need a Label? Frank Briegmann: Well I think the task of a label never changed, no matter if there is an internet or not an internet. Our task and our passion is really to find new artists, to break and make them successful and to help them in marketing questions and in promotion questions and distribution questions. That's what we have been doing and that's what we are going to be doing in the future no matter if there's the internet. So the question is yes, now that the artist is able now to distribute his music by himself, but availability is not the same as awareness. So we help people to find the music in the internet. DW-TV: So you can work in the business without a label, but if you want to make it you need a label? Frank Briegmann: Well I could not agree more on this one. No, really, the majority of artists are still with labels, of commercially successful artists. And there is a reason for that. Because they want help from us in getting all the business sides of the music together...to think about how am I going to make my money? How am I going to design my marketing? How am I going to design my product? And so on and so forth. Artists want us to answer all of these questions. DW-TV: The popular music industry is usually about being cutting edge - how does the industry react to new technologies and media? What are the new business strategies? Frank Briegmann: Oh yes, absolutely. The internet offers us many opportunities in the new digital world. We are working together with all kinds of technology companies. For example when YouTube came up we were one of the first companies to cut a deal with YouTube. They streamed our videos and you know we found a business model for that. And that is the same for so many other internet technology companies that we are working with closely. DW-TV: So you are not worried about technology. Where do you see the industry in the next ten years. Frank Briegmann: The good news for our industry is that the demand for music is greater than it has ever been before. More people want to hear music. Now the question is how are we going to monitor this and how are we going to pay our artists in the future. So we need to find business models in the digital world. We have been developing very many of them but I think as technology moves on we will keep on developing business models and also we need protection in law and by the politicians for the intellectual property of our artists so it is not going to be illegally downloaded. Interview: Monika Jones
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22:30:00 09/07/10
Our studio guest: Frank Briegmann
[LESS INFO] 19 VIEWS | ADDED 22:30:00 09/07/10
CEO of Universal Music GermanyDW-TV: For more we're joined by Frank Briegmann, CEO of Universal Music Germany. How do you feel about this software? Does it affect your business? Frank Briegmann: Not really because Ableton is a software for composing and producing music and because we are actually in the business of selling the music of our artists I think it takes something more from the artists, charisma, virtuosity, everything. If you consider Mark Knopfler for example just standing there with a guitar and getting people to buy his music...I think it needs more but it could still be a great product. DW-TV: Artists have started producing their albums at home. They use internet platforms to market and sell their products... Do they still need a Label? Frank Briegmann: Well I think the task of a label never changed, no matter if there is an internet or not an internet. Our task and our passion is really to find new artists, to break and make them successful and to help them in marketing questions and in promotion questions and distribution questions. That's what we have been doing and that's what we are going to be doing in the future no matter if there's the internet. So the question is yes, now that the artist is able now to distribute his music by himself, but availability is not the same as awareness. So we help people to find the music in the internet. DW-TV: So you can work in the business without a label, but if you want to make it you need a label? Frank Briegmann: Well I could not agree more on this one. No, really, the majority of artists are still with labels, of commercially successful artists. And there is a reason for that. Because they want help from us in getting all the business sides of the music together...to think about how am I going to make my money? How am I going to design my marketing? How am I going to design my product? And so on and so forth. Artists want us to answer all of these questions. DW-TV: The popular music industry is usually about being cutting edge - how does the industry react to new technologies and media? What are the new business strategies? Frank Briegmann: Oh yes, absolutely. The internet offers us many opportunities in the new digital world. We are working together with all kinds of technology companies. For example when YouTube came up we were one of the first companies to cut a deal with YouTube. They streamed our videos and you know we found a business model for that. And that is the same for so many other internet technology companies that we are working with closely. DW-TV: So you are not worried about technology. Where do you see the industry in the next ten years. Frank Briegmann: The good news for our industry is that the demand for music is greater than it has ever been before. More people want to hear music. Now the question is how are we going to monitor this and how are we going to pay our artists in the future. So we need to find business models in the digital world. We have been developing very many of them but I think as technology moves on we will keep on developing business models and also we need protection in law and by the politicians for the intellectual property of our artists so it is not going to be illegally downloaded. Interview: Monika Jones
