Samstag, 25. September 2004
mirror.co.uk: U2 are poised to make a sensational return to Croke Park next summer - if Bono gets his way.
The Irish superstars want to rock the revamped Dublin venue 18 years after they last visited during the Joshua Tree Tour. [
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scotsman.com: WHEN Bono takes to the stage next Wednesday afternoon peering through his trademark wraparound shades, the audience will be composed, not of screaming fans, but the sober-suited ranks of the Labour Party conference.
Brighton is the latest stop in an unconventional tour - both Republican and Democratic party conventions have already been addressed - by a man described in the US political press as "the world’s second most important politician".
Enjoying the spotlight of guest speaker, an appellation previously given to political heavyweights such as Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela, the lead singer of U2 (real name Paul Hewson), will challenge the government to help eradicate Third World debt. [ more]
Brighton is the latest stop in an unconventional tour - both Republican and Democratic party conventions have already been addressed - by a man described in the US political press as "the world’s second most important politician".
Enjoying the spotlight of guest speaker, an appellation previously given to political heavyweights such as Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela, the lead singer of U2 (real name Paul Hewson), will challenge the government to help eradicate Third World debt. [
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pitchforkmedia.com: One, two, three, fourteen -- and they're off! U2 have returned from the calculated "comeback" of 2000's All That You Can't Leave Behind with "Vertigo," a surprisingly uncalculated single that may not constitute a return to form, exactly, but recaptures much of the boundless energy that has characterized their best work -- minus Bono's heavy affectation and the band's traditionally stadium-oriented sound.
The song sounds delightfully tossed off, from its silly Spanish count-off to the effervescent post-punk of its verses, replete with affably shallow lyrical imagery ("Those bullets rip the sky of ink with gold/ They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll"). [ more]
The song sounds delightfully tossed off, from its silly Spanish count-off to the effervescent post-punk of its verses, replete with affably shallow lyrical imagery ("Those bullets rip the sky of ink with gold/ They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll"). [
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mtv.com: BlackBook magazine has paired up U2's Bono and his friend Helena Christensen for its annual "Face-to-Face" issue. "Bono vs. Helena Christensen" features original photographs taken by both the supermodel and the singer, who has painted lyrics from U2's upcoming album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, due November 22, across the images. [ more]noch kein Kommentar - Kommentar verfassen
Freitag, 24. September 2004
Watch the 'Vertigo' studio performance video from the BBC Top of The Pops program on u2exit.com. Some Screenshots taken from the .wmv file:
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u2.com: Vertigo, U2's new single, goes to air today - and U2.Com gets set for a whole new look!
Welcome to the Vertigo micro-site, where you can expect some very cool updates on the new single in the next few days. (Trust us!)
We'll be bringing you U2 as you've never seen them before - with exclusive audio and video of the new single. [ more]
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Brand new Vertigo Promo CD Single on e-bay for sale. Check Links for current bid.
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belfasttelegraph.co.uk: U2 legend Bono was bestowed with yet another award yesterday for his contribution to the music industry.
A commemorative medal was presented to him by the Ambassador of Chile, Alberto Yoacham, in memory of one of Chile's best known poets, Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda.
The rock'n'roll frontman is one of 100 personalities from across the globe to be awarded with a medal for their contribution to the arts, literature and music. [ more]
A commemorative medal was presented to him by the Ambassador of Chile, Alberto Yoacham, in memory of one of Chile's best known poets, Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda.
The rock'n'roll frontman is one of 100 personalities from across the globe to be awarded with a medal for their contribution to the arts, literature and music. [
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Donnerstag, 23. September 2004
So then fasten your seatbealts, check links and VeRTi...gooo ;-)
Hello, Hello
Ola!
I'm at a place called vertigo (That's right!)
Ola!
I'm at a place called vertigo (That's right!)
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themercury.news.com.au: RADIO station Nova has been heavily promoting a world exclusive broadcast planned for this morning - the much-anticipated new single from U2, Vertigo.
It found an illegal copy of the song from the internet on Wednesday - ahead of its worldwide release to stations at 6pm today.
Nova negotiated with horrified U2 management to not play the song until 8.30am today.
But a tough letter from U2's lawyers saw a change of heart last night, and Nova will wait until tonight like everyone else.
"It's extraordinarily disappointing," program director Dan Bradley said. "The song's awesome, U2's the biggest band in the world, but unfortunately we'll have to wait an extra 10 or so hours, and I apologise to Nova listeners for that." [ more]
It found an illegal copy of the song from the internet on Wednesday - ahead of its worldwide release to stations at 6pm today.
Nova negotiated with horrified U2 management to not play the song until 8.30am today.
But a tough letter from U2's lawyers saw a change of heart last night, and Nova will wait until tonight like everyone else.
"It's extraordinarily disappointing," program director Dan Bradley said. "The song's awesome, U2's the biggest band in the world, but unfortunately we'll have to wait an extra 10 or so hours, and I apologise to Nova listeners for that." [
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rte.ie: Bono has been awarded the Pablo Neruda Medal of Honour by the Chilean government in recognition of his contribution to music and to humanitarian causes.
The distinction has been awarded to 100 people all over the world to mark the centenary of the birth of Pablo Neruda, Chile's most famous poet. [ more]
The distinction has been awarded to 100 people all over the world to mark the centenary of the birth of Pablo Neruda, Chile's most famous poet. [
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digital-movie.de: Das 16-stündige Marthon-Konzert "Live Aid" war seinerzeit ein Ereignis der Extraklasse. Das als die "größte Show der Welt" bezeichnete Konzert, das seinerzeit als Benefiz-Veranstaltung für die Dritte Welt inszeniert wurde, wurde weltweit von 1,5 Milliarden Zuschauern im Fernsehen verfolgt. Die Ausstrahlung blieb seitdem einmalig.Dabei soll es nun nicht mehr bleiben. Alle, die das Riesenkonzert nochmal in voller Länge verfolgen möchten, haben nun ab dem 8. November 2004, nach 19 Jahren Verschluss, Gelegenheit dazu. An diesem Tag veröffentlicht Warner Music nahezu das komplette Spektakel vollständig remastered auf einem 4-DVD-Set mit Multi-Channel Surround Sound. [
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canoe.ca: In a move that might make Irish rocker Bono a fan, Canada has wiped out the debt it was owed by three poor African nations. Finance Minister Ralph Goodale yesterday announced the $9-million debt relief to Senegal, Ghana and Ethiopia, adding the cancellation will help the countries spend more on health care and education.
Bono has been leading a campaign urging rich countries to help the Third World. During a spring visit to Ottawa, the U2 frontman praised Prime Minister Paul Martin for his commitment to help Africa through debt reduction and access to cheaper drugs.
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Bono has been leading a campaign urging rich countries to help the Third World. During a spring visit to Ottawa, the U2 frontman praised Prime Minister Paul Martin for his commitment to help Africa through debt reduction and access to cheaper drugs.
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amazon.co.uk: Track Listings:
1. Vertigo
2. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
3. City of Blinding Lights
4. A Man And A Woman
5. Yahweh
6. Crumbs From Your Table
7. All Because Of You
8. Tough
9. Miracle Drug
10. Full Metal Jacket/Native Son
11. Love And Peace Or Else
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u2exit.com: We have what appears to be a promo from a radio station in Melbourne, Australia announcing the premiere of Vertigo. They only play a snippet. - WMA audio
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Mittwoch, 22. September 2004
U2 fans to experience VERTIGO at the 2nd annual "inTO the Heart" U2 Fan Fest November 4-7 in Toronto
emediawire.com: The countdown is on as U2 fans the world over hold their breath in anticipation of U2's "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" due to drop in stores across North America, November 22nd. With the first single, VERTIGO set to hit the airwaves on Friday, September 24 and stores on November 8th; "inTO the Heart 2004" may very well be the first chance for U2 fans to "get" VERTIGO! Join us in Toronto for inTO the Heart November 4-7, 2004 an international, non-profit U2 festival by the fans for the fans with the vibe squarely on entertainment, fun and partying among those with a shared passion for U2’s music. [
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Dienstag, 21. September 2004
oe3.orf.at: Am Freitag, den 24. September, hörst Du im Ö3 Wecker ab 08:30 Uhr (exakt 08.57!) die von Fans bereits heißersehnte neue Single der irischen Superstars U2. "Vertigo" ist ein epischer U2-Song, mit kräftigen Gitarren und markantem Gesang versehen, der in U2s "Hanover Quay"-Studio in Dublin aufgenommen und von Steve Lillywhite produziert wurde. [
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rte.ie: The world exclusive broadcast of new U2 single 'Vertigo' will take place this Thursday, 23 September, on RTÉ 2fm's Dave Fanning Show.
'Vertigo', which is due to be released on 8 November, is taken from their forthcoming album 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'.
This will be the first chance for all U2 fans to hear the brand new single anywhere in the world. [ more]
'Vertigo', which is due to be released on 8 November, is taken from their forthcoming album 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'.
This will be the first chance for all U2 fans to hear the brand new single anywhere in the world. [
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mtv.com: U2, Avril Lavigne, R.E.M. and Pearl Jam are among the artists donating tracks to a benefit album for Aung San Suu Kyi, an imprisoned Burmese humanitarian known to some as "Asia's Nelson Mandela."
U2 dedicated their contribution, "Walk On," to Aung San Suu Kyi on All That You Can't Leave Behind, the album on which it first appeared. [
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tagesspiegel.de: „Im Olympiastadion werden 2005 Bon Jovi und U2 auftreten“, sagte von Löbbecke dem Tagesspiegel. „Wir sind uns zu 98 Prozent einig“; in Kürze werde der Vertrag unterschrieben. [ more]
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u2newzooland.com: What do we have here?! – It's the cover of the 'Vertigo' CD single!* Vertigo is the first single from U2's new studio album, 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'. The single will hit radio waves around the world for the first time this Friday, the 24th September (and Kiwis might be the first to hear it, thanks to New Zealand's time-zone advantage). [ more] noch kein Kommentar - Kommentar verfassen
Sonntag, 19. September 2004
observer.guardian.co.uk: For more than 25 years, U2 have pushed the boundaries of live performance in spectacular fashion. In an exclusive extract from the first authorised account of the band's touring history, Michael Bracewell explores the tensions between music, theatre and technology that produce such memorable and emotional shows.1979, at the Dandelion Market beside Dublin's Gaiety Green flea market, an up-and-coming local band called U2 played an outdoor concert to a largely teenage audiencewho were unable to see them when they played at the neighbouring, licensed, McGonagle's club. And in this little scrap of history, perhaps, can be found the beginnings of U2's founding attitude towards live performance. [
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observer.guardian.co.uk: Bono, the lead singer of U2, is to appear as the star speaker at this year's Labour conference. The rock icon and global activist will be the latest in a string of celebrity guests to grace the annual event; others to have spoken include Nelson Mandela in 2000 and Bill Clinton in 2002 and, last year, the president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai. [ more]
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Samstag, 18. September 2004
prweb.com: The first ever Los Angeles U2 Fan Convention to be held Sunday October 10, 2004 at the Ontario Convention Center - Ontario, California.
Elevation USA, the band that seeks to “recreate the total U2 concert experience in both sight and sound” in their performances, will head to the Ontario Convention Center on Sunday, October 10th, to take part in the first ever Los Angeles U2 fan celebration.
Sponsored by Interference.com, “This is the first ever U2 fan celebration in Los Angeles,” said Amita Patel, OVCB’s director of sales and marketing. “I am thrilled that this celebration will take place right here at the Convention Center.” The scheduled events for the U2 fan celebration at the Ontario Convention Center include not only the live Elevation USA performance, but also all-day video shows, door prizes (including autographed copies of Carter Alan's book), trivia contests, freebie tables by Bags Unlimited and Goldmine magazine and live unplugged band karaoke with the L.A. U2 tribute band Joshua Tree. [ more]
Elevation USA, the band that seeks to “recreate the total U2 concert experience in both sight and sound” in their performances, will head to the Ontario Convention Center on Sunday, October 10th, to take part in the first ever Los Angeles U2 fan celebration.
Sponsored by Interference.com, “This is the first ever U2 fan celebration in Los Angeles,” said Amita Patel, OVCB’s director of sales and marketing. “I am thrilled that this celebration will take place right here at the Convention Center.” The scheduled events for the U2 fan celebration at the Ontario Convention Center include not only the live Elevation USA performance, but also all-day video shows, door prizes (including autographed copies of Carter Alan's book), trivia contests, freebie tables by Bags Unlimited and Goldmine magazine and live unplugged band karaoke with the L.A. U2 tribute band Joshua Tree. [
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msn.com: The Who once sang, “I hope I die before I get old,” and for most of us, the feeling is mutual. We’d rather our favorite groups give up the ghost than age ungracefully. U2 refuses to do either.
“[The album is] driven by a guitar player who is sick of the sight of me shaking hands with dodgy politicians,” Bono recently told a British paper. “The anger is unbelievable.” Believe it: His better-with-age vocals snap and crackle on the anthemic first single “Vertigo,” and the band sounds leaner—and louder—than ever. [ more]
“[The album is] driven by a guitar player who is sick of the sight of me shaking hands with dodgy politicians,” Bono recently told a British paper. “The anger is unbelievable.” Believe it: His better-with-age vocals snap and crackle on the anthemic first single “Vertigo,” and the band sounds leaner—and louder—than ever. [
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usatoday.com: Without a note yet heard by the public, upcoming albums by U2, Eminem and Destiny's Child are expected to top the chart, reap fat holiday sales and drive traffic into stores.
"There isn't really any doubt about those three," says Alan Light, editor of music magazine Tracks. "At this point, I'm loath to say anyone is guaranteed a million-selling first week, given the way the world is, but Eminem is as much a lock for that as exists anywhere. And the others are big records that have been long anticipated and well set up. These are people who are not following fluke hits. They consistently deliver the goods." [ more]
"There isn't really any doubt about those three," says Alan Light, editor of music magazine Tracks. "At this point, I'm loath to say anyone is guaranteed a million-selling first week, given the way the world is, but Eminem is as much a lock for that as exists anywhere. And the others are big records that have been long anticipated and well set up. These are people who are not following fluke hits. They consistently deliver the goods." [
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