Maroon 5 to write new track with their fans!

On March 22nd, fans of LA based Maroon 5 will be able to get into the studio with them to lay down some tracks. Now, unfortunately this doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to sit alongside Adam Levine and fiddle with his guitar stings, as the whole thing is being created over the web… so you’ll be sat in your bedroom watching them and fiddling with yourself. Yes, we know we’re immature, but we still found that funny! 
In collaboration with Coca-Cola, the event is being promoted as a virtual all-access pass to the recording studio, via the use of interactive projection technology. Blimey, that sounds all very high tech! The idea is for their fans to see every aspect of the bands progress and to put them in the heart of what’s going on. Here fans will be able to contribute creatively by sending in lyrics, rhythms and riffs over a 24 hour period, they’ll also be able to comment on what they’re seeing and hearing and post pictures. It's going to be one great big group effort!
Coca-Cola’s Director of Global Entertainment Marketing, Joe Belliotti, said, “This is the most ambitious and experimental effort in music Coca-Cola has ever undertaken. For the 24-hour session, we are deploying and developing new and emerging technologies to allow as many people as possible to be part of the event and gain insight into the creative process that goes into making great music.”
Well, we’re off to pen some creative ideas… anything to get Adam’s attention!


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McCartney to write ballet score

24 February 2011 Last updated at 12:56 GMT Sir Paul McCartney Sir Paul McCartney said he has found writing the music "challenging" Musician Sir Paul McCartney is to write his first original orchestral score for a ballet performance.

The former Beatle is collaborating with the New York City Ballet company (NYCB) on Ocean's Kingdom.

"I am always interested in new directions that I haven't worked in before, so I became very excited about the idea," Sir Paul said.

The production's world premiere will take place on 22 September. More performances will be announced later.

In an interview with The New York Times, the 68-year-old said the show was a love story based in two fantastic worlds - the "pure" ocean kingdom, and the earth kingdom with its "sort of baddies".

He explained that when earth meets water, love happens, and "you'll have to see whether the couple make it".

He added: "The sheer athleticism is the most astounding thing. It's like a meeting of the Olympic games and art, and I find that fascinating and challenging for me, to see what can be done."

Sir Paul was asked to consider the collaboration after meeting NYCB's ballet master-in-chief Peter Martins at the School of American Ballet's Winter Gala last year.

"Like the rest of my generation, I grew up being a huge fan of The Beatles so I was thrilled to meet him," said Martins.

"After I got to know him a bit, and knowing of his great love of composing classical music, I asked if he might be interested in doing something for New York City Ballet, and I am ecstatic that he has agreed to write a score for us."

The 50-minute production will consist of more than 40 dancers.

In 1991, Sir Paul wrote the Liverpool Oratorio with Carl Davis for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's 150th anniversary.

Since then he has released Standing Stone, Working Classical and 2006's Ecce Cor Meum (Behold My Heart).


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Jesse James to Write Tell-All Memoir

In what might be the day's strangest and most surprising news, Jesse James will be writing a tell-all book. Entertainment Weekly reports that Sandra Bullock's ex-husband has signed on with Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, to write a revealing memoir. Reportedly, the book will include intimate details about his marriage to America's sweetheart, Ms. Bullock.

The book, which is allegedly titled, American Outlaw, will also include a look into his current engagement to reality TV star and tattoo aficionado, Kat von D.

James sent shockwaves through Hollywood last year when he was caught cheating on then-wife Bullock with Michelle "Bombshell" McGee. He started dating von D last August after his divorce to Bullock was finalized in June.


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