With the Force as his ally he did battle with the Dark Lord. And he showed the measure of a true Jedi at a place called "The Death Star" where hope for the Galaxy was reborn. May all who struggle against tyranny hold his memory in their hearts
Not that care about staying on topic but I just like this image
With the Force as his ally he did battle with the Dark Lord. And he showed the measure of a true Jedi at a place called "The Death Star" where hope for the Galaxy was reborn. May all who struggle against tyranny hold his memory in their hearts
David Gahan’s severe bout of gastroenteritis has forced Depeche Mode to cancel four more concerts on their Sounds of the Universe tour, the band announced in a statement. Gahan was rushed to the hospital earlier this week shortly before Depeche Mode were scheduled to perform a show in Athens, Greece. Yesterday’s concert in Istanbul was also canceled. “Dave is currently undergoing further tests,” the band said in the statement. “Depeche Mode apologizes to all their fans for this inconvenience and wish Dave a speedy recovery.”
The nixed shows affect Bucharest, Romania; Sofia, Bulgaria; Belgrade, Serbia; and Zagreb, Croatia and mean the tour is shut down until at least May 21st. Ticket holders for all the shows are advised to hold on to their tickets as announcements regarding rescheduled dates or cancellations will be made shortly.
With Depeche Mode’s Tour of the Universe booked through 2010, it is imperative that Gahan return to full health. The band is scheduled to come to North America in July, with a headlining gig at Lollapalooza also on the docket. Depeche Mode made a headline-grabbing appearance in Los Angeles earlier this month when they shut down Hollywood Blvd. during an outdoor performance for the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show.
I have to say I would prefer some new material for B-Sides as opposes to 42 different mixes of the same song. Sure Gahan isn't writing just three songs per every two years! Give him some B-side slots.
With the Force as his ally he did battle with the Dark Lord. And he showed the measure of a true Jedi at a place called "The Death Star" where hope for the Galaxy was reborn. May all who struggle against tyranny hold his memory in their hearts
With the Force as his ally he did battle with the Dark Lord. And he showed the measure of a true Jedi at a place called "The Death Star" where hope for the Galaxy was reborn. May all who struggle against tyranny hold his memory in their hearts
And withahip your post should have been here requesting the merging of the lesser DM thread.
With the Force as his ally he did battle with the Dark Lord. And he showed the measure of a true Jedi at a place called "The Death Star" where hope for the Galaxy was reborn. May all who struggle against tyranny hold his memory in their hearts
Depeche Mode experimented with iDrum for the iPhone/iPod touch in the studio while making Sounds of the Universe, and are now offering their own edition of iDrum on the App Store. Fans can take control of rhythmic patterns, drum hits, effects and instrument sounds from the album to create instant remixes or new original music on their handsets. The album's producer, Ben Hillier, also produced the content for this iDrum Edition, which includes key rhythmic elements, effects and instrument samples from Sounds of the Universe.
"Since the original iDrum app was released, it's the music application I've been using most on my iPod touch," said Daniel Miller, chairman and founder of Mute Records. "When the idea came up for Depeche Mode to do their own version of iDrum I thought it was very exciting and I'm glad it's come to fruition. The app includes really great sounds, and it gives fans and electronic musicians the opportunity to enjoy the album in a completely new way."
iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe is available for $4.99 on the Apple App Store : 792121&mt=8 and includes ten customizable kits with sounds from songs on the album. Additionally, iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe allows users to manipulate album sounds to create music by:
Tapping the touch screen to play and record musical patterns
Taking control of the rhythm of every drum sound and sample
Remixing rhythmic patterns from the album or starting from scratch to make new musical creations
Bringing sounds in and out of the mix to change the music
Customizing patterns to create unique new beats
"Depeche Mode's innovative music is a perfect fit for iDrum. We're excited to give fans a fun, unique way to creatively interact with Sounds of the Universe -- whether they have musical experience or not," said Nick Dika, content manager at iZotope.
iDrum Offers New Promotional Tool and Revenue Stream for Labels
Aside from its entertainment value, iDrum also serves as a new promotional platform and revenue stream for the label and artist. As record labels look to find ways to appeal to the ever-evolving digital consumer, musical entertainment apps are becoming a popular new way to promote releases and even make up for sliding CD sales. iZotope CEO Mark Ethier explains:
"As the music world shifts from an album-centric model, we're noticing a renewed focus on finding new ways to connect fans and artists, such as social networking and mobile applications. iDrum Editions are a great way for labels and artists to be a part of the booming App Store market and benefit from a new kind of promotional vehicle that helps bring fans one step closer to the inner workings of their favorite bands."
To download the iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe app, please visit:
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To watch a video of iDrum in action, please visit:
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iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe Released for iPhone and iPod touch
Ground-Breaking Mobile Music App Brings Fans Closer to the Studio
CAMBRIDGE, MA--(Marketwire - May 11, 2009) - iZotope, Inc. and Mute Records have collaborated to bring a Depeche Mode music application, iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe, to the iPhone and iPod touch. iZotope's popular, interactive iDrum apps let iPhone and iPod touch users create music by tapping the touch screen and rearranging simple shapes and color combinations. The Depeche Mode edition of iDrum includes content from the band's critically-acclaimed new album, Sounds of the Universe.
Depeche Mode experimented with iDrum for the iPhone/iPod touch in the studio while making Sounds of the Universe, and are now offering their own edition of iDrum on the App Store. Fans can take control of rhythmic patterns, drum hits, effects and instrument sounds from the album to create instant remixes or new original music on their handsets. The album's producer, Ben Hillier, also produced the content for this iDrum Edition, which includes key rhythmic elements, effects and instrument samples from Sounds of the Universe.
"Since the original iDrum app was released, it's the music application I've been using most on my iPod touch," said Daniel Miller, chairman and founder of Mute Records. "When the idea came up for Depeche Mode to do their own version of iDrum I thought it was very exciting and I'm glad it's come to fruition. The app includes really great sounds, and it gives fans and electronic musicians the opportunity to enjoy the album in a completely new way."
iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe is available for $4.99 on the Apple App Store and includes ten customizable kits with sounds from songs on the album. Additionally, iDrum: Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe allows users to manipulate album sounds to create music by:
Tapping the touch screen to play and record musical patterns
Taking control of the rhythm of every drum sound and sample
Remixing rhythmic patterns from the album or starting from scratch to make new musical creations
Bringing sounds in and out of the mix to change the music
Customizing patterns to create unique new beats
"Depeche Mode's innovative music is a perfect fit for iDrum. We're excited to give fans a fun, unique way to creatively interact with Sounds of the Universe -- whether they have musical experience or not," said Nick Dika, content manager at iZotope.
iDrum Offers New Promotional Tool and Revenue Stream for Labels
Aside from its entertainment value, iDrum also serves as a new promotional platform and revenue stream for the label and artist. As record labels look to find ways to appeal to the ever-evolving digital consumer, musical entertainment apps are becoming a popular new way to promote releases and even make up for sliding CD sales. iZotope CEO Mark Ethier explains:
"As the music world shifts from an album-centric model, we're noticing a renewed focus on finding new ways to connect fans and artists, such as social networking and mobile applications. iDrum Editions are a great way for labels and artists to be a part of the booming App Store market and benefit from a new kind of promotional vehicle that helps bring fans one step closer to the inner workings of their favorite bands."
To watch a video of iDrum in action, please visit:
About iZotope, Inc.
iZotope is a research-driven audio signal processing company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its hardware products, software products, and audio technology are used by millions of people in over 50 countries, from hobbyist musicians to GRAMMY Award winners. iZotope focuses on developing innovative audio technology for professional and consumer applications. This core technology is presented to customers in its award-winning product line and through its extensive licensing program, which now includes an iPhone middleware SDK. For more information, please visit http://www.izotope.com/.