Monday, October 22, 2012

Bernard Sumner: ' Peter Hook has Opening the Gates of Hell'


Bernard Sumner said that the decision of Peter Hook touring albums Joy Division supposing such as 'opening the gates of hell'. Band Peter Hook, The Light, bringing classic songs Joy Division, "Unknown Pleasures" and "Closer" on their tour.

Reported by Billboard, Sumner pointed out that his former colleagues when Joy Division was made ​​Sumner wanted to do something else with the New Order. Sumner said also that the New Order with new bassist will perform with The Light tour in January next year.

"I think it's hard to be honest. We know he brought the 'Unknown Pleasures' while on tour, through the media. He did not say to us, and we thought it was a very low action. Truly commercial, "says Sumner. Then Sumner added that Joy Division and New Order never do something just because of money.

Sumner said, with the New Order he will make a new album, he was itching creativity. "Playing live is a wonderful thing, but it's not creative. It was a productive thing. I want to make an electronic album, "Sumner said.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

5 Most Expensive Music Videos of All Time






In addition to being a promotional event, the music video is also a medium to visualize the song from the musician. Not a few of those who spend much money to get the music video to his satisfaction. Here are 5 most expensive music video production of all time.

 1. 'November Rain' - Guns N RosesThe music video of the single on the album "Use Your Illusion I 'that appeared in June 1992. Total cost of U.S. $ 1.5 million or approximately USD 14 billion.The video tells the story of vocalist Axl Rose, who married his girlfriend at the time, Stephanie Seymour. But then Stephanie died. Tragic love story combined with their live performance at Carnegie Hall.The director had to hire a symphony orchestra, to build a small church, wedding dresses, and special coffin made for the music video.

 2. 'Miami' - Will SmithWill Smith is better known as a film actor, but he is also good at singing. Through song 'Miami', making a video clip of the 44-year cost U.S. $ 2 million or around Rp 19 billion. Wayne Isham also lined up a director video. In the video duration was 3.58 minutes had to rent a jet. 

3. 'Heartbreaker' - Mariah Carey feat Jay-ZVideo clips 'Heartbreaker' being the most expensive of all the songs Mariah Carey. Directed by Brett Ratner at a cost of U.S. $ 2.5 million or approximately USD 24 billion.The video appeared on the August 1999. The theater was leased for the construction of the music video. 

4. 'Die Another Day' - MadonnaThe single 'Die Another Day' Madonna's cost U.S. $ 6 million or around Rp 57 billion. The song was also the official soundtrack to the James Bond films-20 of the same title.The reason why the video was to spend that much money because of the use of special effects. Pop diva was beaten and tortured to display video duration is 4:28 minutes. 

5. 'Scream' - Michael Jackson feat Janet JacksonKing of Pop, Michael Jackson topped the most expensive music video for the manufacture of all time through the song 'Scream'. Michael duet with his sister, Janet Jackson.Total cost of U.S. $ 7 million or around Rp 67 billion. The music video has a futuristic theme and a lot of special effects on display throughout the duration of the song.Spending the money was not wasted because it is through video 'Scream', the singer known for his moon walk dance has won the category of Best Music Video at the MTV VMA Awards and Grammy Awards.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Taken 2 Still debuted at the Top Box Office






Action film starring Liam Neeson 'Taken 2', was debuted at the top of North American box office in the second week of screenings. The film managed to earn U.S. $ 22.5 million.

'Taken 2' proved to be still in demand despite the many new films to emerge. A number of new films diirilis like 'Argo', 'Sinister', 'Here Comes the Boom' and 'Seven regale' could break the dominance of Liam Neeson.

'Argo' featuring Ben Affleck as the main star, ranked second only able to box office. The film managed to collect revenues of U.S. $ 20.1 million.

Horror movie 'Sinister' is one rank below with revenues of U.S. $ 18.2 million. While 'Hotel Transylvania' still survives in the top five box office with $ 17.3 million.

'Here Comes the Boom' is ranked fifth with revenues of U.S. $ 12 million. Here are the top ten box office last week:

"Taken 2" - $ 22.5 million
"Argo" - $ 20.1 million
"Sinister" - $ 18.2 million
"Hotel Transylvania" - $ 17.3 million
"Here Comes the Boom" - $ 12 million
"Pitch Perfect" - $ 9.3 million
"Frankenweenie" - $ 7 million
"Looper" - $ 6.3 million
"Seven regale" - $ 4.2 million
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" - $ 2.1 million