Dienstag, 26. Oktober 2004
u2.com: From the ‘Unbelievable But True Department’ : a Digital Boxed Set of ‘The Complete U2’ is set for release through iTunes. As part of the emerging partnership between U2, Apple and Universal Music, Apple has created the online music industry's first-of-its-kind ‘Digital Box Set.’
‘The Complete U2’, will contain over 400 tracks including all of the band's albums and over 25 rare and unreleased tracks , including material from ‘Hasta La Vista’ and ‘Melon’ - the two CD’s previously only ever made available to subscribers to the official U2 magazine Propaganda.
Fans will be able to purchase and download ‘The Complete U2’ with just one click on the iTunes Music Store in the U.S. and Europe beginning in late November for just $149 (US). [
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macteens.com: In addition to other announcements made today, Apple has just introduced a special edition U2 iPod, as part of partnership between Apple, U2, and Universal Music Group. The new U2 iPod holds 5,000 songs (20GB) inside of a sleek black enclosure with a red Click Wheel and custom engraving of U2 band members."U2 and Apple have a special relationship where they can start to redefine the music business," said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of UMG’s Interscope Geffen A&M Records."The iPod along with iTunes is the most complete thought that we’ve seen in music in a very long time."
"We want our audience to have a more intimate online relationship with the band, and Apple can help us do that," said U2 lead singer Bono. "With iPod and iTunes, Apple has created a crossroads of art, commerce and technology which feels good for both musicians and fans." [
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macworld.co.uk: The editor of a U2 fan site is claiming that reports that she suggested that U2 fans are criticizing the band for "selling out" to Apple are untrue.
According to The Independent Carrie Alison, editor of Interference.com, said that U2 has angered fans with its decision to sign a deal with Apple to launch a special-edition U2 iPod.
However Alison denied making such a claim when she spoke with the The Mac Observer. She said: "Pretty much everyone is darn near ecstatic about the upcoming announcement. The iPod is so popular and it is the must-have item for U2 fans. Many of our readers can't wait to buy their first iPod. The reaction has been more skewed to people being very, very excited about it. I really haven't seen many being very critical of the news, except non-U2 fans who are more skeptical." [ more]
According to The Independent Carrie Alison, editor of Interference.com, said that U2 has angered fans with its decision to sign a deal with Apple to launch a special-edition U2 iPod.
However Alison denied making such a claim when she spoke with the The Mac Observer. She said: "Pretty much everyone is darn near ecstatic about the upcoming announcement. The iPod is so popular and it is the must-have item for U2 fans. Many of our readers can't wait to buy their first iPod. The reaction has been more skewed to people being very, very excited about it. I really haven't seen many being very critical of the news, except non-U2 fans who are more skeptical." [
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