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  1. Another article about this comes from BBC NEWS: Disney 'blocks' Moore documentary Michael Moore will give the film its world premiere in Cannes Controversial director Michael Moore has said film studio Disney is refusing to release his new documentary, which heavily criticises President Bush. Fahrenheit 911 was to be distributed by Miramax, a division of Disney. But Disney has "officially decided to prohibit" Miramax from distributing the film, the director said on his website. Moore, who won an Oscar for Bowling for Columbine in 2003, questioned whether in a "free and open society" Disney should be making such a decision. Fahrenheit 911 links Mr Bush with powerful families in Saudi Arabia, including that of Osama Bin Laden, and attacks his actions before and after 11 September. Some people may be afraid of this movie because of what it will show Watch Michael Moore give his reaction Miramax, run by Hollywood moguls Harvey and Bob Weinstein, agreed to distribute the documentary but Disney signalled it was not happy with the deal. Disney bought Miramax 10 years ago but retained the rights to block films it deemed against its interests, such as adult-rated films. But the New York Times said Miramax did not agree this was a situation where that clause should be invoked. "For nearly a year, this struggle has been a lesson in just how difficult it is in this country to create a piece of art that might upset those in charge," Moore said on his official site. Michael Eisner is chief executive of Disney "Some people may be afraid of this movie because of what it will show. "But there's nothing they can do about it now because it's done, it's awesome, and if I have anything to say about it, you'll see it this summer - because, after all, it is a free country." Miramax spokesman Matthew Hilzik told the New York Times: "We are discussing the issues with Disney. We're looking at our options and look forward to resolving this amicably." But Zenia Mucha, a Disney spokesman, said: "We advised both [Moore's] agent and Miramax in May of 2003 that the film would not be distributed. That decision stands." Publicity The BBC's Jackie Long says the public stand-off surrounding the new film has laid the groundwork for its world premiere at the all-important Cannes Film Festival. Disney accuses Mr Moore of engineering the dispute for maximum publicity ahead of the event, by waiting until now to publicly announce Disney's decision over the film. Moore's agent, Ari Emanuel, says Disney and its chief executive Michael Eisner fears a loss of tax breaks if it backs the film's release in the US. No date has been set for a US release.
  2. liesabath

    Randy Newman

    Think he is one of the greatest American singer /songwriters Got a big black dog, name is Dan Lived in my backyard in Birmingham, he's the meanest dog in Alabam, Get'm Dan... :) :P :rolleyes: :rotfl:
  3. "I can't believe it. I've only made six albums in 22 years so I don't know how this happened. I'm the luckiest writer on earth," said Michael. I can't believe it either!!! :rolleyes: Never liked his music... or his voice :wha':
  4. Cowell denies Idol 'racism' claim Jennifer Hudson had been one of the favourites American Idol judge Simon Cowell has dismissed claims made by Sir Elton John that voters on the show are racist. Jennifer Hudson, who had be widely predicted to win, ended in the bottom three with fellow African-Americans La Toya London and Fantasia Barrino. The result led Sir Elton to brand the public vote as "incredibly racist" after appearing as a guest judge on the TV talent show. But Cowell said Hudson's exit had given the competition a much needed shake-up. Better singers More than 20 million votes were telephoned in last week which were audited by an independent company, Cowell said. He added: "There are a lot of passive viewers who complain about the results but don't pick up the phone or text a message. Simon Cowell is considered a harsh critic of the contestants "We needed a shake-up and I think it will change ... my gut feeling is we are going to attract 5-6 million new voters and the better singers now have a chance." "I am going to predict La Toya and Diana to be the two finalists ... It's just who I'm guessing America will pick. "If it was talent it would be La Toya and Fantasia, but I just don't think it will be those two," he said. Black singer Ruben Studdard won American Idol last year.
  5. Elton calls US Idol vote 'racist' Sir Elton's songs were performed by contestants when he was a guest judge Sir Elton John has branded the public vote for TV musical talent show American Idol "incredibly racist". The UK star's comments follow the shock exit of black vocalist Jennifer Hudson, who was one of the favourites to win. "The three people I was really impressed with, and they just happened to be black, young female singers. "And they all seem to be landing in the bottom three," said Sir Elton at a news conference on Tuesday. Programme maker Fox Television declined to comment. Sir Elton, who was a guest judge on the show earlier this month, said Jennifer Hudson, La Toya London and Fantasia Barrino all had " great voices". Talented "The fact that they're constantly in the bottom three - and I don't want to set myself up here - but I find it incredibly racist." The show eliminates the contestant who gets the fewest votes each week. The Jennifer Hudson result prompted the show's host Ryan Seacrest to remind viewers that the series was a talent show, not a popularity contest. "America, don't forget you have to vote for the talent. You cannot let talent like this slip through the cracks," he said at the end of last week's show. Black singer Ruben Studdard won American Idol last year. Meanwhile, Sir Elton has announced five New York concerts backed by a symphony orchestra and a student choir from The Royal Academy of Music in London and New York's Juilliard School. Proceeds from the opening night on 13 July at Radio City Music Hall will fund scholarships at both the Royal Academy and Juilliard. Sir Elton attended the Royal Academy on a scholarship more than 30 years ago. "My time there was absolutely invaluable to my career," he said. "Now 34 years on, I wanted to do something to show I appreciate all the things that they taught me. Young musicians deserve the chance that I had, to go and live their dreams and become great musicians," he added.
  6. Not really a fan of them , did they overcome their depressive period or is it 'prosac-time' again?
  7. I like to add this one :read this: http://listen.to/neilyoung/
  8. Coldplay is a great band, will have a look at BK recommends :P
  9. Young and Dido lead Novello list Young has had chart success since winning Pop Idol Will Young, Dido and cult act Belle and Sebastian will compete for the accolade of 2003's best song at next month's Ivor Novello songwriting awards. Young's Leave Right Now and Dido's White Flag are shortlisted for best music and lyrics in a song. Dizzee Rascal, Amy Winehouse and Kylie Minogue are contenders for best contemporary song. Young will also compete for the best- selling UK single title at the London ceremony on 27 May. Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne's duet Changes will take on Mad World, by Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules for the best-selling prize. Dido is a favourite with radio listeners Minogue, who is a previous winner of the prestigious awards, was nominated for best contemporary song with Slow and faces competition from Winehouse's Stronger Than Me and Mercury Music Award winner Dizzee Rascal with Jus' A Rascal. Last year's songwriters of the year, Coldplay, are up for most performed work with Clocks, alongside Jamelia's Superstar and Sugababes with Hole In The Head. The international hit of the year category features Dido with White Flag, Minogue's Slow and multi-award winner Robbie Williams who picked up a nomination for Feel. The awards are held in honour of Ivor Novello, the British musician and songwriter who died in 1951.
  10. Sorry that didn't work out! But it was well meant :rolleyes: :)
  11. This one's for you! Congrats! chocbox.exe
  12. Yellow Submarine to become a book A sample page from the new Yellow Submarine picture book The Beatles' hit 1968 psychedelic cartoon The Yellow Submarine is being made into a children's book. The book, to be published in September, was inspired by the film's "timeless appeal" and its successful 2003 release the band's company Apple Corps said. The Yellow Submarine single came out in 1966 and was a number one in the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Holland, Norway, New Zealand and Sweden. It was also translated into Yiddish and Latin and was an anti-war anthem. The Yellow Submarine picture book will be printed in eight languages. Actors The 1968 film featured artwork by Heinz Edelmann as The Beatles tried to save Pepperland from the Blue Meanies. The Beatles' own involvement in the film was limited to the writing of four new songs and a brief in-person appearance at the end. The Fab Four's voices were provided by actors - including Geoffrey Hughes, who later played Eddie Yates in the ITV soap Coronation Street. Published in partnership with Walker Books, it will be Apple Corps' first picture book. Its only other publishing venture was the Beatles Anthology, which sold more than two million copies worldwide since it was published in 1999.
  13. I bought recordable Compactdiscs for Professionals But most of the time I buy original (REAL) cd's from Amazon.de or our local stores over here like: www.plato.nl or at artists sites. My buyings are doubled since I am sharing music on the internet, because if an album is really good, I go only for the real stuff! :strumma: :scratchin: :smokin: :rotfl:
  14. Waiting for the Gestapo to fetch me :rolleyes: :psychofun: :bigsmile:
  15. liesabath

    Progressive Rock

    And another one about neoprog bands: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&u...80702&sql=C4399 I want to add: Porcupine Tree & Mostly Autumn :D
  16. liesabath

    Progressive Rock

    Found another url for Progressive Rock :strumma: :rolleyes: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&u...180702&sql=C374
  17. Internet piracy is costing the US music industry dearly Police in the US and 10 other countries have seized 200 computers in raids against organised online piracy of films, music, games and software. Some 30 servers used for storage and distribution were seized, with one said to have contained 65,000 titles. US Attorney General John Ashcroft said it was "the most far-reaching and aggressive enforcement action ever" against internet piracy. News of the raid was welcomed by the entertainment and software industries. They have long been pushing for law enforcement agencies to take a tough stance against internet piracy. They say that without copyright protection and enforcement, the artists and distributors behind the work could lose hundreds of millions of dollars. Operation Fastlink "Today is a good day for creative artists," John Malcolm, chief of antipiracy operations for the Motion Picture Association and a former senior Justice Department official told the Associated Press. "Without copyright protection and enforcement, piracy will dramatically and deleteriously impact the future of the American film industry." Operation Fastlink, as the investigation is known, targeted senior members of international piracy organisations that distribute films, music and games, often before they are released to the public. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation and agents from other countries carried out 120 synchronised searches in 27 US states and 10 countries starting on Wednesday, Mr Ashcroft said. The raids were carried out in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, the Netherlands, Singapore and Sweden. Although no arrests were announced, Mr Ashcroft said some charges would be brought. :evil: :angry: :(
  18. I am not familiar with Zeropaid, but it sounds serious :rolleyes: :smokin:
  19. :rotfl: Thank you so very much, this was really great :rolleyes: I saved the url! :) :good job:
  20. liesabath

    The Soul Cages

    Yes it is, and Mad About You is my absolute fav song on this album! :good job:
  21. It's on cd. Can make it available for you in slsk
  22. Sandy Denny, the actress? Curious as to what Stevie Winwood did...and Maggie Bell usually had great bands and could almost sing as well as Janis Joplin--too bad her career never really took off Sandy Denny was a singer: by Richie Unterberger Maddy Prior, Jacqui McShee, and June Tabor all give her a run for her money, but the late Sandy Denny remains the pre-eminent British folk-rock singer. In addition to recording several albums of her own, Denny was an integral force behind the best work of the most respected British folk-rock band of all, Fairport Convention, and also contributed mightily to recordings by the Strawbs and Fotheringay. It's impossible for words to fully evoke the haunting, spectral presence of her powerful and penetrating alto voice, which seemed to bring the mythology of English moors and folktales to life in contemporary, 20th century settings. Denny was studying to be a nurse when she began to pursue music seriously in the mid-'60s, partially at the encouragement of the then-struggling Simon & Garfunkel, whom she met when they were still unknown. She was also friendly with the American folk singer Jackson Frank, and recorded a couple of his songs on her first album (now available as The Original Sandy Denny). While this solo acoustic recording was her most traditional folk effort, it showed considerable potential, which she came closer to realizing on the 1967 album she recorded as a member of the Strawbs. This found her singing with fuller folk-rock arrangements, and also included her first recorded composition, "Who Knows Where the Time Goes." The song gave Denny her first international recognition when Judy Collins recorded it in 1968. Denny was tapped to replace Judy Dyble in Fairport Convention in 1968, and is prominently featured on their late-'60s albums What We Did on Our Holidays, Unhalfbricking, and Liege and Lief. These are not only recognized as Fairport's best work, but as some of the finest British folk-rock records of all time. Although Denny shared the lead vocal chores with other members of the group, it was her singing that highlighted the best tracks, such as "Tam Lin," "Fotheringay," and "Autopsy" (the last two of which she wrote). Denny left Fairport Convention in 1970, and while both she and Fairport would produce some worthwhile work in the future, it's fair to say that neither band nor singer would reach the same peaks again. She formed the short-lived Fotheringay, which also included her future husband Trevor Lucas on guitar, but which disbanded after one decent album (a planned second LP was never completed). She recorded a few solo albums for Island in the 1970s that sometimes suffered from unsympathetic over-production and weak material, though the highlights are worth hearing. There was also an unremarkable album of oldies covers that she helped out with as a member of the Bunch, a British folk supersession of sorts that also included Richard Thompson. When mainstream rock listeners heard her voice in the 1970s, however, it was usually not on her own records, but as a guest vocalist on Led Zeppelin's "The Battle of Evermore." Much of the best of Denny's later solo work, oddly, is found on live and BBC recordings, some of which surfaced on the box set Who Knows Where the Time Goes? (others appear on the bootleg Dark the Night). While Denny was a first-rate folk-rock singer, she usually didn't mesh well with mainstream rock or hard rock arrangements, and the live work usually framed her vocals in more appropriately sparse settings. She joined Fairport again for a while in the mid-'70s, appearing on the 1975 album Rising for the Moon, but the reunion didn't really excite either the participants or the audiences, and she left for good in 1976. Her final LP, Rendezvous, came out in 1977; the following year, she died from injuries sustained in a fall down a flight of stairs. In 1998, Island released Gold Dust, a recording of her final live performance taped at London's Royalty Theatre on November 27, 1977. Steve Winwood sang the part of: The Father on this album and Maggie Bell the Mother. Maggie Bell was in a few Andrew Lloyd Webber productions, I believe
  23. I bought the The Tommy in different version: Tommy As Perfomed By The London Symfony Orchestra, The Who with various artists: Sandy Denny Steve Winwood Maggie Bell Ritchie Havens Ringo Starr Rod Stewart Richard Harris Awesome version! :good job: :rotfl:
  24. Probably the most creative album ever, with 'A Day In A Life ' as one of the best songs ever made!! :good job: Well, :rolleyes: there is one better song on another Beatlealbum: I Want You (Abbey Road) :)
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