06-23-2003, 05:48 PM
The Tragically Hip first made Canadian history by having their self-titled debut EP sell the most copies of any EP in Canada. That record has since been shattered thanks to Sam Roberts’ Inhuman Condition, but front man of the Hip, Gord Downie, plans on raising the bar by making another Canadian first.
In partnership with MapleMusic Recordings, the Kingston native is turning MP3s into gold by making his recent concert performances available for purchase by fans on MapleMusic.com and <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.wienerart.net">www.wienerart.net</a><!-- w --> (Downie’s website). The Country Of Miracles shows from Downie’s recent solo tour are available from the online store for $10 and the bootlegs are uploaded on the site within days of the performance. How very Pearl Jam of him!
This marks the first time a Canadian musician or retailer has issued something similar to this technology, which should enhance the exposure of Downie’s second solo album, Battle Of The Nudes. The concept of recording and selling live shows has been something Downie and his manager and Canadian Idol judge, Jake Gold has considered doing for quite some time.
"This is exactly the reason that Gord and I felt that MapleMusic Recordings was the right place for him to be, " says Gold. "The fact that the fans have access to live recordings of all the shows is something we’ve been talking about for many years."
After signing to MapleMusic Recordings this idea and service was brought to life through the technological help of MapleSolutions, which are both parts of the MapleCore companies. Along with the first two bootlegged shows released last Monday, three more shows are to be posted some time this week on MapleMusic.com as well announcements concerning other artists who may be involved with the new downloadable service.
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In partnership with MapleMusic Recordings, the Kingston native is turning MP3s into gold by making his recent concert performances available for purchase by fans on MapleMusic.com and <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.wienerart.net">www.wienerart.net</a><!-- w --> (Downie’s website). The Country Of Miracles shows from Downie’s recent solo tour are available from the online store for $10 and the bootlegs are uploaded on the site within days of the performance. How very Pearl Jam of him!
This marks the first time a Canadian musician or retailer has issued something similar to this technology, which should enhance the exposure of Downie’s second solo album, Battle Of The Nudes. The concept of recording and selling live shows has been something Downie and his manager and Canadian Idol judge, Jake Gold has considered doing for quite some time.
"This is exactly the reason that Gord and I felt that MapleMusic Recordings was the right place for him to be, " says Gold. "The fact that the fans have access to live recordings of all the shows is something we’ve been talking about for many years."
After signing to MapleMusic Recordings this idea and service was brought to life through the technological help of MapleSolutions, which are both parts of the MapleCore companies. Along with the first two bootlegged shows released last Monday, three more shows are to be posted some time this week on MapleMusic.com as well announcements concerning other artists who may be involved with the new downloadable service.
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