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| From | "Kevin Gandel" <oddsmanink@yahoo.com> |
| Subject | Re: The Shazam and Universal--and look who else |
| Date | Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:50:52 -0500 |
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now does this mean they'll have new music from Owsley? or just current
releases that will be available?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Not Lame" <popmusic@notlame.com>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 2:07 PM
Subject: The Shazam and Universal--and look who else
> Hey!
>
> Band and NL have been working on setting this up for some months but it's
> now ready to roll.........thought many of you would find this announcement
> interesting.
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> Curious what people's response to this would be.......
>
> (It's "Tomorrow The World" plus an amazing new tune added onto it...."Cool
> City", which is classic Shazam).
>
> Peace,
> Bruce
> @ Not Lame
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> UMe DIGITAL, WORLD'S FIRST ALL-DIGITAL DOWNLOAD LABEL FROM A MAJOR MUSIC
> COMPANY, SET FOR DEBUT
>
> Label Announces Initial Releases; Offers Unprecedented Access And Exposure
> For Artists
>
> SANTA MONICA, CA - (11/23/04) - The evolution of digital downloads marks
> another milestone on (11/23/04) with the debut of UMe Digital, the world's
> first all-digital download label from a major music company. UMe Digital
> product--individual songs, EPs and full-length albums--will be distributed
> exclusively online.
>
> With its unparalleled music and video marketing capabilities and the power
> and scope of UMe to place songs in films and TV shows and commercials, UMe
> Digital offers unprecedented access and exposure for artists.
>
> The releases on UMe digital will be consistent with UMe's philosophy of
> marketing established acts and acts who already have an established fan
> base. Available on 11/23/04 via all online music services will be
> recordings from pop visionary Parthenon Huxley; renowned guitarist Rusty
> Anderson (Paul McCartney, Stewart Copeland); alternative rock pioneer Ken
> Stringfellow (Posies, currently guitarist touring with R.E.M); guitar
giant
> John Jorgenson (Elton John, Desert Rose Band, Hellecasters); critically
> acclaimed Tennessee rock band The Shazam; modern rock innovator Dan Reed
> (Dan Reed Network); legendary hard rockers Black 'N Blue, and
> singer/songwriter Will Owsley (Shania Twain and Amy Grant guitarist).
>
> Says Bruce Resnikoff, President, UMe: "UMe Digital is another significant
> development in the expansion of our business and our efforts to reach more
> consumers in more creative ways. Last year the music industry sold fewer
> than 5,000,0000 downloads; this year the industry will exceed 100,000,000.
> I think every label will have a download-only imprint at some point; UMe
> wants to be sure that it continues to be an industry leader and
innovator."
>
> In addition to its marketing expertise, UMe Digital provides the technical
> expertise and production in the encoding and online delivery in the format
> each site requires. Unlike in the physical world, in virtually no time,
> perhaps only a week or two after entering into a deal, an artist's music
can
> be online everywhere.
>
>
>
> Overseeing day-to-day operations is Jay Gilbert, Sr. Director, New Media,
> UMe. "Consistent with the types of artists UMe has marketed or signed
> through its other labels, UMe Digital is looking for established artists
> that tour and have a fan base." says Gilbert. "We're creating a place
where
> these artists can go to release albums, singles, EPs, live concerts,
> outtakes or unplugged sessions."
>
> UMe Digital presents an auspicious opportunity for artists who are between
> deals and those who have deals but own their recording masters,
particularly
> for live and/or acoustic tracks and previously unreleased recordings such
as
> outtakes and demos. An artist may release a CD on one label and release
> other product via UMe Digital.
>
> As for the future, Gilbert anticipates that the number of recordings and
> artists will progressively expand. Also, he adds, "When artists find
> success with downloads, we may opt for a physical release as well."
>
> UMe Digital will be available at all of the top online retailers and music
> services including Apple iTunes Music Store, Napster, Tower Records
Online,
> Microsoft Music Service, Virgin Digital, MusicNet, Liquid/Walmart.com,
> Real/Rhapsody, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Sony~Connect, FYE online and
> BuyMusic.com.
>
>
>
>
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