Live what?

That's because we were young and our music taste still sucked to the point that the 1985 bill seemed good. But looking back, it wasn't.

Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
I remember watching Live Aid being an event something to excited about.

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
That's because we were young and our music taste still sucked to the point that the 1985 bill seemed good. But looking back, it wasn't.

and now yours is better?

I just love it any time when rockstars pretend they care.

Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson, Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood…what a brainy bunch they were!

Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:

nowadays mtv hires host on their ability to stand and look pretty while hosting shows aimed at teenagers. clearily being brainy isn't required anymore. in the past the hosts have been informed, etc… i think MTV misjudged the demographic that would tune into the coverage, and ended up insulting us older folk wanting to see the bands involved this "historic" event, instead of seeing audienece and artists inviewed by dimwits. does john norris have naked pictures of someone at mtv?

well i now actually have interest in seeing a full reunited pink floyd tour… couldn't be bother all those years with the dave gilmore wankfest. but seeing roger waters merrily bomping around with a grin on his face this weekend was kinda cool. i think even old the gumpy pants drummer and gilmore seem to having fun despite the perma scowl on this faces… the who came off rather vitalized to..

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson, Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood…what a brainy bunch they were!

Not the brainiest bunch, but I think they all had legitimate radio/music business experience.

Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:
Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson, Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood…what a brainy bunch they were!

Not the brainiest bunch, but I think they all had legitimate radio/music business experience.

Hey don't forget Adam Curry, the inventor of Podcasting. Isn't that supposed to revolutionize radio or something?

Originally posted by Mobius:
Why isn't there a service where they could have gotten the AOL (or other) feed directly to the TV - or some next generation medium - through cable or otherwise? Computers tend to be personal (i.e. the term PC), but where the content is "social" it seems some new evolutionary phase is ripe.

You can watch your computer on a TV screen at minimal expense. You can also listen to your computer through your stereo at virtually no expense (maybe $5 for the cable). You don't need a service to do that, just a little equipment. And most Mac Laptops (god bless them) even come with an S-Video out plug standard. Every computer should do this.

High Def screens will make all of this a thing of the past, but some companies, like SBC, are in fact rolling out video over IP (research Project Lightspeed), however they are thinking about it slightly differently to start. In the beginning they were attempting a Netflix type service - any movie you want on your TV at any time. Lately however, they've changed their tune and are now talking about using IPTV for live broadcasts, allowing viewers to choose camera angles and feeds on their own. Their chariman used football as an example in his speech last week.

This would have been an amazing event to hype up their service, however their roll out has been slow and I doubt AOL would have licensed the IP feed out to SBC.

Pink Floyd reunion proves that pigs can fly
(Filed: 30/06/2005)

Pink Floyd's ironical drummer tells Robert Sandall how the group's reunion came about

Roger Waters, whose first phone call to Dave Gilmour in over 20 years sealed the Live8 deal, has said nothing. Gilmour has muttered off-the-record that this isn't a proper reunion and that he's more interested in his forthcoming solo album. Rick Wright, the quiet one, has kept quiet. Which leaves Nick Mason, the group's tirelessly ironical drummer and the only Floyder to speak publicly about their historic rapprochement.

Speaking to me at the end of last week, Mason cheerfully admitted that the band hadn't actually sat down together yet to decide which three songs to play or how to play them - "It's sort of assumed that we'll all remember how they go" - but was optimistic that some kind of rehearsal would take place. Either that or they would have to issue a statement: "Due to commitments, the Pink Floyd will be rehearsing after the show."

Mason confirmed that the truce had been brokered by Geldof, partly to ramp up interest in Live8 in the States, where Pink Floyd are considerably more popular than poor African countries. "Plus I think Bob wanted an addition to what he did last time. He wanted a novelty act basically. It was a toss up between us and the Spice Girls. Not sure if we lost or won." Briefly assuming a straight face, Mason did say that "At this point it's nice to be remembered not just for a bunch of jolly tunes, but for something that might make a real difference to the world."

He also commented that Bob Geldof had been "fabulously persuasive" and that his relationship with Roger Waters - whom he first met when he starred as Pink in Alan Parker's film of The Wall in 1982 - had been crucial. "Roger and Bob have enormous respect for each other, The two of them together are a bit like Hitler and Stalin with a better sense of humour, and in Bob's case, worse hair."

More importantly Mason said he thought the real spur to the Floyd's temporary resurrection was their desire to put the ghost of Live Aid to rest. With legal proceedings just begun in the summer of 1985 to establish who owned the rights to the name, Pink Floyd, only Gilmour turned up for Geldof's first African benefit, playing guitar for Bryan Ferry. " I felt, and I think we all felt, that it was a shame we hadn't played Live Aid," Mason said.

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Donate Live 8 profit says Gilmour

Artists and record firms who have seen album sales soar after Live 8 should donate their profits to charity, Pink Floyd star Dave Gilmour has said.

"I will not profit from the concert," the guitarist said. "This is money that should be used to save lives."

Lib Dem culture spokesman Don Foster said performers should donate "the profits that Live 8 helped to create".

Universal Music said it would give its profits from digital downloads of Sir Paul McCartney's performance to Live 8.

"One hundred per cent of the revenues we receive from the downloaded tracks will be passed on to the Band Aid trust," said a company representative.

Live 8's spokesman was unavailable for comment.


LIVE 8 STARS' ALBUMS BOOST
1. Pink Floyd - Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd - 1343%
2. The Who - Then and Now - 863%
3. Annie Lennox - Eurythmics Greatest Hits - 500%
4. Dido - Life for Rent - 412%
5. Razorlight - Up All Night - 335%
6. Robbie Williams - Greatest Hits - 320%
7. Joss Stone - Mind, Body and Soul - 309%
8. Sting - The Very Best of Sting & The Police - 300%
9. Travis - Singles - 268%
10. Madonna - Immaculate Collection - 200%
Source: HMV

Pink Floyd guitarist Gilmour urged artists and record companies to make a charitable donation off the back of Saturday's landmark global concerts.

"Though the main objective has been to raise consciousness and put pressure on the G8 leaders, I will not profit from the concert," he said in a statement.

"If other artists feel like donating their extra royalties to charity, perhaps then the record companies could be persuaded to make a similar gesture and that would be a bonus."

Pink Floyd are one of several participants who have seen sales rocket in the aftermath of Live 8.

According to music retailer HMV, sales of Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd rose 1,343% on Sunday - compared to sales for the previous Sunday - while The Who's Then and Now increased by 863%.

Online retailer Amazon.co.uk reported an equally drastic uplift, with The Wall one of several Pink Floyd albums seeing a huge improvement on the previous week's figures.

In addition to the London line-up, it said, acts appearing at the Eden Project, Berlin and Philadelphia also saw an upturn in sales.
Not every act has benefited, however. Pete Doherty's former band The Libertines saw sales of their Up the Bracket album drop by 35% in HMV stores.

Amazon.co.uk similarly reported no significant rise in sales for Babyshambles, Doherty's current band, whose new album is available to pre-order.

Sir Paul McCartney's rendition of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band with U2 topped the iTunes chart in several countries after being made available to download an hour after its performance.

The former Beatle's performances of Hey Jude and The Long and Winding Road can also be obtained online.

"The artists showed huge generosity and compassion this weekend," said Lib Dem Don Foster.

"Now they should continue to show their goodwill by donating the profits that Live 8 helped to create."


LIVE 8 STARS' ALBUMS BOOST
1. Pink Floyd - The Wall - 3600%
2. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here - 2000%
3. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon - 1400%
4. The Who - The Ultimate Collection - 1400%
5. Pink Floyd - Animals - 1000%
6. Velvet Revolver - Contraband - 1000%
7. Robbie Williams - Greatest Hits - 800%
8. Pink Floyd - Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd - 600%
9. Razorlight - Up All Night - 600%
10. The Killers - Hot Fuss - 200%
11. Kaiser Chiefs - Employment - 200%
12. Dido - Life for Rent - 200%
13. Joss Stone - Mind, Body and Soul - 200%
14. Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters - 200%
15. Madonna - Immaculate Collection - 150%
Source: Amazon.co.uk

The final Live 8 concert, called The Final Push, takes place in Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium on Wednesday, with performers including Travis, Texas, Sugababes and Ronan Keating.
The free concert has been staged to coincide with the Long Walk to Justice rally in the city.

Organiser Bob Geldof was joined by Hollywood acting couple Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon as he boarded a train to Edinburgh from London's Euston station on Tuesday to join the rally.

Wednesday's Live 8 concert will be broadcast on television by BBC Scotland, on radio and online.

However pirate Live 8 DVDs were found on sale on eBay less than 24 hours after Saturday's event and removed shortly afterwards.

"The people that do this are cretins and scum," said Bob Geldof's spokesman.

"Sadly, we are not at all surprised by this incident," said David Martin, the British Phonographic Industry's director of anti-piracy.

"There are too many people out there who believe music is for stealing, regardless of the wishes of artists and the people who invest in them."

Meanwhile, P Diddy has apologised for failing to turn up at the Philadelphia Live 8 concert on Saturday, where he had been scheduled to perform.

His spokesman said the rap star "totally supports the mission of Live 8 and is sorry he couldn't attend" - but did not give a reason for his absence.

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/entertainment/music/4651309.stm

Because Dave Gilmour cares….

Careful with that axe Ellis D.. ;)

I wonder if the FCC heard Roger Daltrey say "who the fuck are you" during ABC's Live 8 highlights show Saturday night? I, for one, was deeply offended.

Originally posted by chancegardener:
I wonder if the FCC heard Roger Daltrey say "who the fuck are you" during ABC's Live 8 highlights show Saturday night? I, for one, was deeply offended.

well the FCC will only be told by various sheeper cells that daltrey utter the WORD… i'll bet they hoping for a HUGE fine and even more donations to keep the airways safe for the CHILDREN. i still want to be in the room when they are monitoring the latest BBCAmerica offerings like Shameless and Green Wing, i'm guessing heads are exploding left and right.

Originally posted by vansmack:

Artists and record firms who have seen album sales soar after Live 8 should donate their profits to charity, Pink Floyd star Dave Gilmour has said.

We'll keep the cash, say Razorlight

When they appeared at Live8, they made an impassioned plea for the G8 leaders to 'fulfil their promises'.

But last night, Razorlight declared they will not be donating any profits from increased album sales this week to Live8's charitable arm, despite a plea by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd.

They said they had already donated the proceeds of one song to charity, and felt they had done their bit for Live8.

…but Dave will be crushed. Now he'll have to sell one of his heated pools to raise the cash.

Originally posted by chancegardener:
I wonder if the FCC heard Roger Daltrey say "who the fuck are you" during ABC's Live 8 highlights show Saturday night? I, for one, was deeply offended.

That reminds me - anybody hear MTV's attmept to censor Snoops performance? Hillarious and not even close to getting all the F-Bombs out.

It was like "BLEEP…motherfucking snoop dog"

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:

But last night, Razorlight declared they will not be donating any profits from increased album sales this week

No worries fellas - you can't take something from nothing…..

It would have been funny though if he had said, "I thought they only wanted my support, not my money."

Originally posted by Jaguär:
Careful with that axe Ellis D.. ;)

Send in the clouds.

AOL has added the following "highlights" On Demand:
http://music.channel.aol.com/live_8_concert/highlights

Black Eyed Peas
'Where Is the Love'
'Let's Get It Started'
'Don't Phunk With My… '
'Get Up, Stand Up'

Destiny's Child
'Survivor'
'Say My Name'
'Girl/I'll Take You There'

Jay-Z
'Dirt Off Your Shoulder'
'Big Pimpin'
'Jigga What'
'Numb/Encore'

Madonna
'Like a Prayer'
'Ray of Light'
'Music'

Pink Floyd
'Breathe'
'Money'
'Wish You Were Here'
'Comfortably Numb'

Stevie Wonder
'Master Blaster'
'Higher Ground'
'A Time to Love'
'So What the Fuss'
'Superstition'

Coldplay
'In My Place'
'Bittersweet Symphony'
'Fix You'

Elton John
'The Bitch Is Back'
'Saturday Night's…'
'Children of the…'

Kaiser Chiefs
'I Predict a Riot'
'Every Day I Love You…'
'Oh My God'

Mariah Carey
'Make It Happen'
'Hero'
'We Belong Together'

R.E.M.
'Imitation of Life'
'Everybody Hurts'
'Man on the Moon'

Sting
'Driven to Tears'
'Every Breath You Take'
'Message in a Bottle'

Def Leppard
'Rock of Ages'
'No Matter What'
'Pour Some Sugar…'

Green Day
'American Idiot'
'Holiday'
'Minority'
'We Are the Champions'

Linkin Park
'Crawling'
'Somewhere I Belong'
'Breaking the Habit'
'In the End'

Paul McCartney
'Get Back'
'Drive My Car'
'Helter Skelter'
'The Long and…'

Snoop Dogg
'Ups and Downs'
'Drop It Like It's Hot'
'Signs'
'Who Am I (What's…)?'
'Hey Hey'

U2
'Sgt. Pepper's…'
'Beautiful Day'
'Vertigo'
'One'

As well as indivual tracks from the complete London, Philly and Toronto show:
http://music.channel.aol.com/live_8_concert/london_philly_toronto.adp