http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspxMusic News and updates from www.sheetmusicdirect.comen-GBhttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3c89954d-7131-4603-9a0d-ff4e3610a088Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3c89954d-7131-4603-9a0d-ff4e3610a088Find great 99p scores on our new <a href='Bargains.aspx'>Bargain Scores</a> page:</b> <br> <a href='se/ID_No/32629/Product.aspx'> Listen Like Thieves</a> (INXS), <a href='se/ID_No/32041/Product.aspx'>Ladies Of The Canyon</a> (Joni Mitchell), <a href='se/ID_No/53436/Product.aspx'>Girls Of Summer</a> (Aerosmith), <a href='se/ID_No/34550/Product.aspx'>Jet</a> (Paul McCartney), <a href='se/ID_No/37275/Product.aspx'>You Got The Look</a> (Prince), <a href='se/ID_No/33833/Product.aspx'>Dead In The Water</a> (David Gray) and many, many more... <b>All <a href='BrowseArrangements.aspx?category=store1_arrangement37'>Tab arrangements</a> now 99p! </b> <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2775&store_id=store1'>Radiohead</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2802&store_id=store1'>Razorlight</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=44&store_id=store1'>Aerosmith</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=11994&store_id=store1'>Editors</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=10088&store_id=store1'>Kaiser Chiefs</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2507&store_id=store1'>Nirvana</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1567&store_id=store1&kbid=1122'>Jimi Hendrix</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2807&store_id=store1'>Red Hot Chili Peppers</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1191&store_id=store1'>Foo Fighters</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=681&contributionType=Artist'>Eric Clapton</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=489&contributionType=Artist'>Jeff Buckley</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=3721&store_id=store1'>Victor Wooten</A>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=3486http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#2785cb07-13b3-442c-b0cf-5f72773a003aThu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#2785cb07-13b3-442c-b0cf-5f72773a003aDirector Martin Scorsese is about to start working on a feature- length documentary about the life of <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1517&store_id=store1'>George Harrison.</a> The film will take two years to finish and will be co-produced by Harrison's second wife, Olivia. Scorsese is acclaimed for his 2005 <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1025&store_id=store1'>Bob Dylan.</a> documentary No Direction Home and says he is 'looking forward to delving deeper' into the late Beatle's past. http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#f754512e-c6a1-4fa1-a59c-da4e05debe9cWed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#f754512e-c6a1-4fa1-a59c-da4e05debe9cThe Guinness Book of World Records 2008 has hit the shelves. Here are a few noteworthy entries: <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2283&store_id=store1'>Katie Melua</a> performed 994 feet below sea level aboard an oil rig off the coast of Norway, whilst <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2137&store_id=store1'>Madonna </a>is the most successful female artist after The Confessions tour earned nearly £100 million. <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2888&store_id=store'>The Rolling Stones</a> had the world's most successful music tour with, A Bigger Bang, and <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=3677&store_id=store1'>Robbie Williams</a> and <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=407&store_id=store1'>David Bowie</a> share the record for most albums to reach number one by a male artist. Finally - and as usual - Irving Berlin's <a href='se/ID_No/52838/Product.aspx>White Christmas</a> sung by Bing Crosby in 1942 is the biggest selling single, with at least 50 million copies sold. http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#9689e061-42e9-4a4c-bbeb-ffcc53bcb9dfFri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#9689e061-42e9-4a4c-bbeb-ffcc53bcb9dfSadly, but proving, on the other hand, that some musicians can indeed live to a ripe old age, Luciano Pavarotti and jazz legend Joe Zawinul passed away this last month, both in their 70s.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#1253d415-1023-4395-bebd-e5415ea298b6Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#1253d415-1023-4395-bebd-e5415ea298b6A study concludes that rock stars are 3 times more likely to die early. The stars' riskiest years are when they first experience fame. The average death age of European rock stars dying young is 35 years old. Around 25% die from drugs or alcohol. A warning to Pete Doherty (<a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2028&store_id=store1'>The Libertines</a>) and <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=3699&store_id=store1'>Amy Winehouse</a>! Accidents and cancer are the next most common death causes. Amongst the ‘famously’ dead are:http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#7d8e4451-01a1-4b67-b9fa-fced131c2fe3Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#7d8e4451-01a1-4b67-b9fa-fced131c2fe3Elvis Costello is to play his first solo shows in 12 years, while Bob Dylan will be promoting his forthcoming <i>51-song compilation.</I> The songs on Dylan's compilation album will be "greatly influenced by impassioned fan lobbying on website www.dylan07.com, a website created by Bob Dylan's record label. We suggest the classic hits <a href='Search.aspx?searchtext=like%20a%20rolling%20stone&song=Like%20A%20Rolling%20Stone'><i>Like A Rolling Stone</i></a>, <a href='se/ID_No/33362/Product.aspx'><i>Mr. Tambourine Man</I></a>, <a href='se/ID_No/33378/Product.aspx'><i>Knockin' On Heaven's Door</i></a>, <a href='Search.aspx?searchtext=Just%20Like%20A%20Woman&song=Just%20Like%20A%20Woman'><i>Just Like A Woman</i></a> and <a href='se/ID_No/37524/Product.aspx'><i>Blowin' In The Wind...</i></a>http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#57ff442a-9cde-4a96-b6f2-0c1dd0242ce3Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#57ff442a-9cde-4a96-b6f2-0c1dd0242ce3The soul legend’s death in December has caused a legal furore, with a dozen paternity claims launched to date. James Brown mentioned six children in his will, but DNA tests have now confirmed that he had at least another three children. 45 year old retired flight attendant LaRohonda Petitt was the first woman to prove that she was Brown's daughter, the result of a brief affair between Brown and her mother, who was at a Brown concert in the early 60s. The case initially delayed the singer's burial by two months and the recognised family members are still arguing over where his final resting place should be. http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#11423468-bcd3-455b-8f28-6d9368491758Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#11423468-bcd3-455b-8f28-6d9368491758It's 30 years since Elvis died on the 16th of August, 1977 at the age of 42. The life and career of The King was celebrated at his Graceland home by 50,000 fans, many too young to remember his death, and Presley's ex-wife Priscilla appeared at a sold-out concert in Memphis.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#11c78211-fd66-434b-8935-7d421a2c573dMon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#11c78211-fd66-434b-8935-7d421a2c573dAmerican inventor Brian Chivers has built the world's first glass electric guitar after meeting guitar legend Les Paul. Brian Chivers, who spent over 700 hours perfecting the guitar, said "He inspired the hell out of me ... I became obsessed." The guitar is about to go into production with the retail price estimated at a cool £10,000! Brian is also planning to build an even cooler version with built-in programmable lights! We advise <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=407&store_id=store1'>David Bowie</a> fans not to try playing <i><a href='se/ID_No/13910/Product.aspx'>Breaking Glass</a></i> on this guitar, or, like <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2010&store_id=store1'">Annie Lennox</a>, they could be <i><a href='se/ID_No/18167/Product.aspx'>Walking On Broken Glass</a></i> . . . perhaps a more appropriate tune for the owner of one of these guitars would be Johnny Nash's <i><a href='se/ID_No/33754/Product.aspx'>I Can See Clearly Now </a></i>. . . http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#8fb82944-35cb-43e4-9cb8-e396016c375fThu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#8fb82944-35cb-43e4-9cb8-e396016c375fThe Smashing Pumpkins have announced that they are looking for the girls that appeared on the album cover of Siamese Dream (1993). More details can be found on the band’s website. http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#22378d8d-bac0-4f41-b509-976fb7ae6e25Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#22378d8d-bac0-4f41-b509-976fb7ae6e25Jim Morrison, The Doors’ iconic front man, died in Paris in 1971. A soon-to-be-published book "The End: Jim Morrison," reveals new evidence that contradicts the general belief that Morrison died of heart failure in his bathtub. It is written by Sam Bernett, a nightclub manager at the time, who was involved in the tragic event. The Doors sold over 40 million albums after introducing their short-lived career with the hit song Light My Fire (1967). Jim Morrison was only 27 years old when he died. http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#46763bb7-5784-4787-a9a5-a59e2b056e35Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#46763bb7-5784-4787-a9a5-a59e2b056e35Miles Davis is set to be the next legendary musician to have his life story told by Hollywood, following a number of recent successful biopics including those of <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=605'>Johnny Cash</a> and <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=640'>Ray Charles</a>. Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle (who has previously starred in 'Ocean's 11', 'Hotel Rwanda' and 'Crash') is set to star as the jazz master, and will also be directing the film.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#6e80e5e6-86b1-45e8-a864-ff0f99c725caWed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#6e80e5e6-86b1-45e8-a864-ff0f99c725caThe long awaited Guns N' Roses album 'Chinese Democracy' that was due to be released on Tuesday (6th March), has been delayed yet again. The last Guns N' Roses studio album ("The Spaghetti Incident?") was released in 1993, and its follow up has been eagerly awaited by their fans. The Chinese Democracy album has been 13 years in the making, and has cost £7 million to produce (so far). The latest delay has angered some fans and has caused one fan website to shut down in protest.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#e67ef953-fc5f-453a-96aa-166e149bb03bWed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#e67ef953-fc5f-453a-96aa-166e149bb03bOasis's Noel Gallagher appears to have started a round of slurring matches between major artists. Back in December Noel stated that Green Day had stolen the arrangement from Oasis's "Wonderwall" for the song "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams", deflecting criticism of his own songwriting by saying he pays "people I steal from [the] courtesy" to wait until they're dead. Noel has now gone on to criticise Thom Yorke (from Radiohead) of attempting to "sing the news" rather than pleasing fans by playing hit songs such as "Creep". Noel also stated "I never went to ... university. I don't know what a paint brush is". Thom replied on the Radiohead website, stating "i did. it taught me to respect other artists" (but not to use capital letters?) Canadian indie-rockers Arcade Fire have also hit out at U2, Oasis and the Rolling Stones, indirectly accusing them of "manipulating people to buy music" and trying to be the biggest band in the world. Presumably U2 will not be asking them back as a support band on their next tour then...http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#0b820867-7a83-4b42-a5c5-2887d542c5f5Fri, 9 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#0b820867-7a83-4b42-a5c5-2887d542c5f5The Harrods store in Knightsbridge, London is hosting an attempt to break the Guiness world record for the most guitarists simultaneously playing one song. The organisers hope to get 2,000 guitarists all playing <a href='se/ID_No/20144/Product.aspx'>Smoke On The Water</a> by <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=895'>Deep Purple</a>. You can find out more by going to: http://www.harrods.com/Cultures/en-GB/HarrodsRocks/WorldAttempt.htm Get a headstart on the other 1,999 players by downloading the genuine guitar tablature now!http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ad47d7c1-cffd-4e39-b843-f53a4beb618cFri, 9 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ad47d7c1-cffd-4e39-b843-f53a4beb618cThe rumoured reunion of The Police has been officially confirmed; the band are set to play a live set at the Grammy Awards next Sunday (February 11<sup>th</sup>) - the first time they've played together in four years. The Grammy performance is said to be the beginning of a world tour to take place later this year.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#2e09abae-fc5d-47d9-8167-5c20bdc15b8bMon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#2e09abae-fc5d-47d9-8167-5c20bdc15b8bLegendary producer <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1084&contributionType=Composer'>Brian Eno</a>, who has previously worked with <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=407'>David Bowie</a>, <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=3467'>U2</a> and Talking Heads, has announced he will be applying his considerable production talents to the next <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=719'>Coldplay</a> album. Eno has contributed to some of the most critically and commercially successful albums in recent history. This includes U2's '<a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=448&arrangement=TAB'>The Joshua Tree</a>' and '<a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=449&arrangement=TAB'>Achtung Baby</a>', and Talking Heads' 'Fear of Music'. Contrary to popular belief, he did not produce David Bowie's "Berlin Trilogy" of 'Low', 'Heroes' and 'Lodger' - which were produced by Tony Visconti. Coldplay are due to premiere new material from the as yet untitled album in a number of performances next month.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#f5c529d3-8da1-4c16-99d9-faaa3dbc9229Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#f5c529d3-8da1-4c16-99d9-faaa3dbc9229The nominations for next month's 79<sup>th</sup> Academy Awards were announced yesterday. Leading the nominations is 'Dreamgirls' which is up for six separate prizes (eight nominations in total) - a film starring Beyoncé Knowles, loosely based on the story of The Supremes. Other major films nominated include 'Babel', Guillermo del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth', and the British film 'The Queen'. For a full list of nominations, you can visit the Official Academy Awards website (http://www.oscars.org/).http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3bc3e7a4-785c-4d9c-8473-39503545c618Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3bc3e7a4-785c-4d9c-8473-39503545c618The <acronym title='British Broadcasting Corporation'>BBC</acronym> are reportedly in talks with the ex-Smiths singer Morrissey, with regards to him writing and performing the next British entry to the Eurovision song contest. If Morrissey is successful in his bid to represent the UK, this could well mark a significant departure from the cheesy dance/pop that Eurovision is equally loved and derided for. It may turn out that last year's winners Lordi (a Finnish heavy metal band) have been a catalyst for change, by expanding the musical horizons of the 50 year old contest.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#331dd5e2-f824-499e-906a-e078924af675Fri, 5 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#331dd5e2-f824-499e-906a-e078924af675This Sunday's UK singles chart marks an historic shift in how the chart is compiled. From Sunday 7<sup>th</sup>, literally any song bought from an online store has the potential to be a No. 1 single - even if it is not planned for a physical single release. This means that even an obscure album track from 30 years ago could end up at the top of the singles chart, provided it sells enough copies in a given week. Up until now, for download sales to count, a song had to also be released in offline music stores. It remains to be seen whether this will benefit established artists or up and coming stars, but it seems certain that this will alter our perception of what a No. 1 single is - and what it can be.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3c50fa4d-5d90-4771-9493-8ce7a45984fbTue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3c50fa4d-5d90-4771-9493-8ce7a45984fbCliff Richard's tenth Christmas single "21<sup>st</sup> Century Christmas" has been held off the top spot of the UK singles chart by Take That's comeback single "<a href='se/ID_No/37230/Product.aspx'>Patience</a>", which has now been at No. 1 for a month. However, both Take That and Cliff Richard face an almost insurmountable challenge from X-Factor winner Leona Lewis's cover of "<a href='se/ID_No/37292/Product.aspx'>A Moment Like This</a>" for the Christmas top spot on Sunday.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#e4c8171e-73b7-48d4-945f-a4632eadd02dTue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#e4c8171e-73b7-48d4-945f-a4632eadd02dThe sheet music for every track from the great new "Best of" collection from Oasis is available on Sheetmusicdirect.com, and you can see the track listing on our special <a href='Artists/Oasis.aspx?albumId=826'>Stop The Clocks</a> page. As an added bonus for those who buy the full album from the iTunes Music Store (www.itunes.com), the digital booklet contains a link to a <strong>free</strong> download of the <acronym title='Piano, Vocal & Guitar'>PVG</acronym> or Guitar Tab arrangement of the song <a href='se/ID_No/32715/Product.aspx'>The Masterplan</a>.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#b48e06a4-bba1-44c7-bd47-748a88ee92c7Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#b48e06a4-bba1-44c7-bd47-748a88ee92c7Pop singer Gwen Stefani has reportedly ruled out recording any more solo albums, and has said that she would like to record another album with her previous band, No Doubt. Gwen began work on her first solo album in 2002, and has enjoyed much success as a solo artist. Gwen's second (and final?) solo album, 'The Sweet Escape' is due out on December 4<sup>th</sup>.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#78befe81-7bbd-4b4d-be10-3179fe07a4e1Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#78befe81-7bbd-4b4d-be10-3179fe07a4e1Today sees the UK release of the critically acclaimed new James Bond film 'Casino Royale'. To mark the occasion, here are Sheetmusicdirect.com's top 5 Bond songs: http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#2fa4ec7b-16a1-4278-b0ec-61a20b1e7856Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#2fa4ec7b-16a1-4278-b0ec-61a20b1e7856Dublin's High Court has ruled that <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=3467'>U2</a>'s former stylist Lola Cashman must return Bono's trademark Stetson hat to the singer. The hat was worn during U2's Joshua Tree tour in the late eighties. The band took action against Ms Cashman when she put a number of items from their wardrobe up for auction in 2002. The items, which also included trousers, earrings and a shirt, are worth around €5,000 and all of them must now be returned to the band.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ee54af0f-1a86-476c-9d80-dace992bb90aFri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ee54af0f-1a86-476c-9d80-dace992bb90aRock legend <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=407'>David Bowie</a> has announced in his online journal (www.davidbowie.com/bowie/journal/) that he has "hit the Holy Grail of animation gigs", by appearing in the cult cartoon '<a href='se/ID_No/25779/Product.aspx'>SpongeBob Squarepants</a>'. Bowie will appear as the character 'Lord Royal Highness' in a half-hour special of the animation, which is due to air in around "eight or nine months".http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#69846576-68da-4672-8dc3-356772b775ceTue, 3 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#69846576-68da-4672-8dc3-356772b775ceWe've just uploaded some great new pop titles for your enjoyment, including the new single from the great Mr Justin Timberlake...http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#528e7da7-a824-4cd9-879b-1da0037b6cb3Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#528e7da7-a824-4cd9-879b-1da0037b6cb3It may sound like a complicated maths equation, but basically, boy band <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1165'>Five</a> are back. The band were put together in 1997 by Bob & Chris Herbert, who had previously formed the <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=3163'>Spice Girls</a>. After selling nearly 20 million records worldwide over a four year period, Five split up in 2001. Five announced their return on Wednesday 27<sup>th</sup> September 2006. They will be returning as a four-piece, without Sean Conlon (who is pursuing a solo career), but will not be changing the name of the group to reflect this. The band have denied reports that the reunion is money related, stating they just want "another crack at the madness".http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#16951c0c-3e3f-4f82-8d2c-32716674ae2cFri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#16951c0c-3e3f-4f82-8d2c-32716674ae2cThe multi-million selling opera singer Russell Watson is successfully recovering from an emergency five hour operation to remove a brain tumour that could have potentially damaged his eyesight. The release of the singer's new album is now expected to be delayed until early 2007, but the UK tour in November & December will still go ahead as planned.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#9d2ab709-3444-4006-bc0f-26f0f7b4deedWed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#9d2ab709-3444-4006-bc0f-26f0f7b4deedThe Royal Mail is set to produce a series of stamps in 2007, featuring the covers of classic Beatles albums. The six stamps will feature the covers of <a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=586&arrangement=PVG'>Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band</a>, <a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=526&arrangement=PVG'>Abbey Road</a>, <a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=605&arrangement=PVG'>Let It Be</a>, <a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=606&arrangement=PVG'>With The Beatles</a>, <a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=607&arrangement=PVG'>Help!</a> and <a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=608&arrangement=PVG'>Revolver</a>.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#22013e86-f46e-4bf9-98b4-c019125b4173Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#22013e86-f46e-4bf9-98b4-c019125b4173The hip-hop superstar Sean Combs, better known as 'Puff Daddy', 'P. Diddy' or more recently just 'Diddy' has lost the right to use his new moniker in the UK. After Combs changed his stage name to Diddy last year, UK producer Richard 'Diddy' Dearlove launched legal action claiming that the name change had caused confusion between the two artists. Combs has consequently agreed in an out-of-court settlement to cease using the 'Diddy' name in the UK. Suggested listening:http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#72e53b7e-effb-41c7-a585-3e7311e21a3aWed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#72e53b7e-effb-41c7-a585-3e7311e21a3a<p>The UK's MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) Awards have announced their nominations for this September's ceremony. Among the nominees are:</p> <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=12498'>Ne-Yo</a> (Best Song for '<a href='se/ID_No/53770/Product.aspx'>So Sick</a>', Best International Male & Best R&B) <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=12819'>Corinne Bailey Rae</a> (Best Song for '<a href='se/ID_No/34073/Product.aspx'>Put Your Records On</a>', Best UK Female & Best UK Newcomer) <a href='Search.aspx?searchtext=pussycat+dolls&artist=Pussycat+Dolls'>Pussycat Dolls</a> (Best Group) <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=334'>Black Eyed Peas</a> (Best Group) <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1711'>Janet Jackson</a> (Best International Female) <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=11102'>Rihanna</a> (Best R&B) <p> For a full listing of the nominees (and vote for your favourite artists), go to the official MOBO website, at www.mobo.com</p>http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#5459677f-db9e-4298-8556-ae2c75c11f58Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#5459677f-db9e-4298-8556-ae2c75c11f58<a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2438'>Muse</a> are leading the nominations for this year's Kerrang! Awards, to be staged in London's East End on Thursday 24 August. Muse are nominated for five awards, including Best Single, Best Album, and Best Live Band. Other nominations include <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2092'>Lostprophets</a> for Best British Band, and the <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2807'>Red Hot Chili Peppers</a>' '<a href='se/ID_No/55601/Product.aspx'>Dani California</a>' for Best Video. The ceremony will also celebrate the rock magazine's 25th Anniversary. Since its launch, Kerrang! has become one of the most authoritative voices on contemporary rock music, and have launched a successful radio station and TV channel.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#6dde96b4-0e95-4912-a95c-81f8d5d94b7fSat, 5 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#6dde96b4-0e95-4912-a95c-81f8d5d94b7fA new BBC TV program is conducting a search for a leading lady for Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming West End production of <strong>The Sound Of Music</strong>. Lloyd Webber hopes to renew public interest in musicals by using an 'X-Factor' / 'Pop Idol' style talent hunt for an unknown performer to take the role of Maria Von Trapp. This evening the 10 finalists will be revealed (whittled down from 50 hopefuls), from which the public get the chance to vote for their favourite Von Trapp, so the final choice of the leading lady will be decided by the show's viewers. The production will hit the West End in October, at the London Palladium. <strong>How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?</strong> airs on BBC ONE at 6.50pm and 9.25pm on Saturdays.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#4a4229a8-741c-4458-94b3-6ec324ae3e12Thu, 3 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#4a4229a8-741c-4458-94b3-6ec324ae3e12We have recently added some truly wonderful new titles to Sheetmusicdirect.com. Just a few of these are: all <strong>28 tracks</strong> from the <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2807'>Red Hot Chili Peppers</a>' new album, '<a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=566&arrangement=TAB'>Stadium Arcadium</a>'; seven top tracks from Sandi Thom's album '<a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=568&arrangement=PVG'>Smile... It Confuses People</a>'; and lots of new <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2760'>Queen</a> tracks (including the much-requested '<a href='se/ID_No/35784/Product.aspx'>Somebody To Love</a>'). Also, hot off the press is Thom Yorke's fantastic debut solo album '<a href='ViewAlbum.aspx?albumId=567&arrangement=PVG'>The Eraser</a>', available in its entirety. Check out our <a href='NewReleases.aspx'>New Releases</a> page to see more new additions.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#8640348c-2243-433b-9dd2-327877b7a235Wed, 2 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#8640348c-2243-433b-9dd2-327877b7a235To celebrate the launch of our fantastic new backing tracks store, we're having a sale! You can now save <span style='font-weight:bold;color:red;'>20%</span> when you buy any 5 backing tracks throughout August.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#12330d8a-e3fd-4bb2-ad42-41d94a6dc465Tue, 1 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#12330d8a-e3fd-4bb2-ad42-41d94a6dc465On a not unrelated note to the previous post, last Sunday (30 July) marked the end of an era, when the BBC's Top Of The Pops broadcast the last ever episode of the enduring pop show. The show started 42 years ago with 'This Is The Last Time' by <a href='BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2888'>The Rolling Stones</a>, and ended on Sunday with Shakira's '<a href='se/ID_No/55358/Product.aspx'>Hips Don't Lie</a>'http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#fc443906-4a6f-4ada-aa9b-5971f22a65f6Tue, 1 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#fc443906-4a6f-4ada-aa9b-5971f22a65f625 years ago today, MTV was launched. It was the first dedicated music television channel, and the launch began with the words "Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll!", followed by the song '<a href='se/ID_No/35371/Product.aspx'>Video Killed The Radio Star</a>'. Happy quarter-century to the channel!http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#448e1f4c-9f98-4832-84cd-04e185d2d028Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#448e1f4c-9f98-4832-84cd-04e185d2d028You can now get the Guitar Tab for every title from Orson's fantastic debut album 'Bright Idea'. This includes the Number 1 single '<a href='se/ID_No/35656/Product.aspx'>No Tomorrow</a>', and their latest single '<a href='se/ID_No/35653/Product.aspx'>Bright Idea</a>'.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#51dd8dc7-32a0-400d-bd61-939ea24d47aaWed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#51dd8dc7-32a0-400d-bd61-939ea24d47aaWe have now enabled full MIDI playback, and a split-screen '<strong>Playback-mode</strong>' for all Scorch scores on Sheetmusicdirect.com! Playback-mode is accessible after you have purchased a score, by clicking the link just above the score, as shown in the image on the right.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#dea5a2ef-f24d-47cf-a9e6-60e0c20e2c4aWed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#dea5a2ef-f24d-47cf-a9e6-60e0c20e2c4aAs you may have noticed, we have just launched a major update to our website. You can now download audio backing tracks and video lessons, as well as digital sheet music. The audio backing tracks are high quality, professionally recorded versions of popular songs, with the lead instrument and vocals removed. We currently have three arrangements available, for Voice, Guitar, and Piano. This puts your performance at the centre of your practice sessions. Where available, you can even buy the associated sheet music and video lesson too, for a truly multimedia learning experience. Our video lessons provide step-by-step analysis of popular songs by professional guitar tutors. There are many other changes that have happened with this update, such as a new <strong><a href='Charts.aspx'>Charts</a></strong> page, where you can view the latest singles and albums charts, and go directly to the titles available on our site. The Accounts section has also been updated, so it is now much easier to see a list of the titles you have previously ordered, from <strong>Your Library</strong>. If you have any comments on our new and improved site, please tell us, by emailing us at eu_support@sheetmusicdirect.comhttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#e884eed4-8630-49e8-87e8-14a82d96a173Fri, 7 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#e884eed4-8630-49e8-87e8-14a82d96a173Hurrah – the sheet music for the new Keane album, 'Under The Iron Sea' is now available for immediate download from Sheetmusicdirect.com, including the single <a href='se/ID_No/35597/Product.aspx'>Is It Any Wonder?</a>.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#6d98b835-39fb-4096-a4da-066ea24257ddFri, 23 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#6d98b835-39fb-4096-a4da-066ea24257ddAfter recovering from surgery following her diagnosis with breast cancer, Kylie Minogue has announced that she is to resume her 'Showgirl' tour across Australia this November. The tour is to be renamed 'Showgirl Homecoming' when it begins again. She has been tipped as a headliner for next year's Glastonbury festival, after cancelling last year's appearance. Kylie has also to have started recording some new songs. http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#cf89d98d-b1d6-4cf6-8335-a6ffb4d82f01Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#cf89d98d-b1d6-4cf6-8335-a6ffb4d82f01After 42 years of broadcasting pop music to the UK, the legendary Top Of The Pops show has been cancelled by the BBC. In the 1970s, the show attracted up to 15 million viewers, and featured classic performances from acts such as <a href=/BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2888>The Rolling Stones</a>, <a href=/BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=2760>Queen</a>, <a href=/BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=407>David Bowie</a> and <a href=/BrowseResults.aspx?contributor=1778>Elton John</a>. For a long time, artists saw an appearance on Top Of The Pops as the watermark of success. However, TOTP has suffered from low viewing figures in recent years. Its downfall essentially began in 1981 with the launch of MTV, the first dedicated music video channel. The weekly BBC show has since found it difficult to keep up with the competition from a multitude of 24 hour music channels. The number one single in the week when Top Of The Pops launched was 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' by the Beatles. Who'll be number one when it ends? The last show will be broadcast on Sunday 30 July, so we'll find out then.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#8507e903-fcab-4ba1-bf19-2ae109a0d88bTue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#8507e903-fcab-4ba1-bf19-2ae109a0d88bIf you were wondering what the music used in the new Coca Cola World Cup TV commercial is, it's based on a JS Bach arrangement of Pachelbel's Canon, and is available on Sheetmusicdirect.com through the link below.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3e431b42-1dda-4663-b6be-4546d0973c24Tue, 6 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3e431b42-1dda-4663-b6be-4546d0973c24Are you Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobic? You'll probably want to stay indoors and hide today then! (In case you're wondering, Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is a fear of the number 666.) Today's date, 6/6/6 is the first time in 100 years that 666, or 'The number of the Beast' has lined up in our date system. So why does the number 666 supposedly signify the 'Beast'? The exact meaning of the number is ambiguous, but the association with evil probably originated from the Christian New Testament's 'Book of Revelation'. Some believe it is directly equated with the Devil, and some believe that 666 was a coded number for a Roman emperor who persecuted Christians. For those non-hexakosioihexekontahexaphobics out there, here are a few songs to pass the day with:http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#937ae5b1-e31c-4e58-a4cd-02db73112e88Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#937ae5b1-e31c-4e58-a4cd-02db73112e88After only 39 performances on Broadway, Elton John's vampire musical, 'Lestat' will close this Sunday. The musical, based on novelist Anne Rice's vampire books, received a drubbing from critics upon opening last month, and has suffered from low audience turnouts since. The title of the musical originates from the character 'Lestat de Lioncourt', who appears in several of Rice's vampire novels. This includes 'Interview with the Vampire', where Tom Cruise starred as Lestat in Neil Jordan's film adaptation.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#7dd50702-766f-4511-b192-34a4879399e7Thu, 4 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#7dd50702-766f-4511-b192-34a4879399e7The Classical Brit Awards take place tonight at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The awards were established in 2000 to recognise the achievements of classical musicians, and the success of classical music sales in the UK. The awards ceremony has since become one of the most important classical music events of the year. This year Placido Domingo will be performing, and will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for a career spanning seven decades. Nominees for other awards include Harry Gregson-Williams and John Williams for the Soundtrack/Musical Theatre Composer of the Year, and The Choirboys and Hayley Westenra for the Album of the Year Award. The show will be broadcast in the UK at 4.30pm on Sunday 7th May, on ITV1.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ecfa8485-01e0-47c5-bde6-ed0c963673e6Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ecfa8485-01e0-47c5-bde6-ed0c963673e6It is now possible to pay for your sheet music in five different currencies, with Australian Dollars being the latest addition to this choice. In order to change your default currency, click on the link next to 'Currency' in the top right hand corner of the page you are viewing on Sheetmusicdirect.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#718a5e81-d1d5-468d-9ca1-fc10350f9266Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#718a5e81-d1d5-468d-9ca1-fc10350f9266Landlords might instinctively balk at the idea of renting out their properties to rock stars. Notorious for wild parties, throwing televisions out of windows, drugs convictions, and general raucous behaviour - rock star habits usually tend to count against potential tenants. However, Carlos Boozer (a basketball player with the NBA), apparently ignored this instinct and decided to rent his luxury Hollywood mansion to eighties rock star Prince for $70,000 a month. Just four months after this, Mr Boozer had filed Prince with a lawsuit, alleging that he had violated the terms of the lease by making unauthorised alterations to the property. The alterations made by the artist now known as Prince included: * Painting the exterior of the premises with purple striping, a Prince symbol, and the numbers ‘3121’ (the name of his new album). * Removing carpets and replacing them with black carpets. * Replacing the carpet in the master bedroom with purple carpet (with a Prince symbol on it). * Installing new plumbing for a beauty salon, and “cutting a large hole in [the] wall” Apparently these changes may have been to do with preparing the property for an intimate live performance; we presume it wasn’t to do with winning any ideal home awards! The $25,000 lawsuit has subsequently been withdrawn, after it emerged that the landlord had accepted rental payments after the lawsuit was filed.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#234e6f0e-ae74-4157-81c4-0d2cf9ad5bb2Sat, 12 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#234e6f0e-ae74-4157-81c4-0d2cf9ad5bb2This weekend, Paul McCartney will be broadcasting two songs live to the International Space Station, 220 miles above earth. NASA astronaut Bill McArthur and Russian Cosmonaut Valery Tokarev will be the grateful recipients of the first ever earth-to-space live concert link up. Sir Paul will be performing the Beatles song 'Good Day Sunshine', and a track from his new solo album, 'English Tea', live from a concert in Anaheim, California. 'Good Day Sunshine' was played to NASA's Discovery crew in August this year, to mark the favourable weather conditions on the day that they successfully descended to earth.http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#c5e51c39-c84e-4a19-a6ce-53c95547a4ecFri, 14 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#c5e51c39-c84e-4a19-a6ce-53c95547a4ecThursday 13th October was John Peel Day, as bands across the country (and the world) remembered perhaps the best DJ ever to have graced this planet. Peel was renowned for his passion for all kinds of music, and his championing of new artists and talent, without any regard for playlisting or whether most of these artists would ever sell any records. Below are just a few of the artists championed by John Peel (and of course his favourite track 'Teenage Kicks'):http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#c32a5312-d680-497c-ba2f-5e923dd8789bFri, 14 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#c32a5312-d680-497c-ba2f-5e923dd8789bLittle known British actor Daniel Craig (Layer Cake, Tomb Raider) has been chosen to take over the reins from Pierce Brosnan as the next James Bond. The next Bond film is to be an adaptation of Ian Fleming's first Bond novel 'Casino Royale', and is said to be taking a 'grittier' approach than recent Bond films. The new 'Casino Royale' should not be confused with the 1967 spoof Bond film (also based on the book), starring David Niven and Peter Sellers, and soundtracked by Burt Bacharach. Related titles:http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#33044253-5dbc-492c-b1d7-f36b3a864cd8Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#33044253-5dbc-492c-b1d7-f36b3a864cd8Bob Dylan fever swept the nation last week, as the BBC aired Martin Scorsese's excellent, in-depth documentary 'No Direction Home' on the legendary folk singer songwriter. Songs featured in 'No Direction Home': http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3042ad0e-d1c8-4fc7-88c8-17aab2f24722Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#3042ad0e-d1c8-4fc7-88c8-17aab2f24722Bono and Bob Geldof have been tipped as joint third-favourites to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, for their work campaigning to ease Third World debt and poverty in Africa. Bookmakers have upgraded their odds of winning from 66-1 to 7-1. Geldof has already been nominated once before for his work in organising the first Live Aid concert in 1986. However, they are up against tough competition, with Martti Ahtisaari, who negotiated to end fighting in the Balkans, and helped bring Namibia its first free elections, tipped as 4-1 favourite to win. Related titles: http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ad7bf6e8-351a-4b49-88f1-c4316e9365d4Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#ad7bf6e8-351a-4b49-88f1-c4316e9365d4The nominations for October's Q Magazine music awards have been announced, with Oasis, U2, Green Day and James Blunt leading the way. Selected nominations: http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#5c52e5c9-5dcf-4f4e-9a86-3fe7b4814c5cFri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#5c52e5c9-5dcf-4f4e-9a86-3fe7b4814c5cThis year's MOBO Awards saw ex-Fame Academy star Lemar nominated for five awards, and he walked away with two awards; Best Album for 'Time To Grow', and UK Act of the Year. John Legend picked up the award for Best RnB Act, following the massive success of his outstanding album 'Get Lifted'. Damian Marley (son of Bob Marley) won Best Reggae Act. Selected Winners on Sheetmusicdirect.com: http://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#587968af-19dd-4c90-a8f1-ea0496e7abddWed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/InTheNews.aspx#587968af-19dd-4c90-a8f1-ea0496e7abddThis week saw the event of the 2005 MTV Europe music awards in Portugal, with thrilling live performances from Madonna, Robbie Williams and the Pussycat Dolls. Selected winners: