40 Years of Bohemian Rhapsody
It was released on this date in 1975, the first single off the above album.
It topped the charts in the U.k for nine weeks.
It introduced the world to a new promotional medium – The music video.
It charted again as a single in 1992 in Australia, The USA and U.K because it was featured
in the Wayne’s World soundtrack.
It is one of the most downloaded recordings in rock history with over
3.8 million downloads in the United States alone.
A cover of this single by the Muppets has had over 47 million views on Youtube.
Jagged Little Disappointment
Twenty years have passed since the release of Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill”. And to celebrate this anniversary a four CD collector’s edition will be released today.
This boxed set
Upon hearing of this release I had hoped her label would consider including a bonus DVD containing all of the album’s music videos and several live recordings. But it appears that they have chosen to pass on another opportunity to do this.
They could have added these music videos to the “Jagged Little Pill Live” DVD in 1999, or “Feast on Scraps” DVD in 2002 or on the bonus DVD included with “The Collection” in 2005. And although I can view them on Youtube i’m still puzzled as to why I can’t purchase all of these videos on iTunes.
I will probably end up purchasing the unreleased demo recordings and a few live performances from the collection on iTunes. But still, I can’t say i’m satisfied with this release because it didn’t include a DVD.
Hoverboard Contest
Do you want to win your own hoverboard, like the one featured in the Back To The Future trilogy ? Well, tough luck cause it isn’t available yet ! 🙂
Amazon.ca
Legal residents of Canada (excluding residents of Quebec) that are over the age of 18 have until 11:59pm Pacific Time on November 9th, 2015 to enter this contest
Contest Time
Newegg.ca is giving away $10,000 in tech and I thought i’d give you guys and gals a heads up.
This Canadian computer retailer is celebrating its 6th anniversary by giving away three gaming desktop packages, one gaming laptop package and various other computer prizes.
The contest is open to Canadian residents outside of the province of Quebec and ends at 11:59pm Pacific Time on November 15th, 2015.
Eligible participants can enter once per day and additional details in regards to the prizes and rules can be accessed by clicking here.
Syrian Donation Information
The Canadian government will be matching donations until December 31st, 2015 so I thought i’d link a few sites where donations can be made :
In The Mood For Some Indie ?
I have just been sent the Unsigned Only Music Competition 2015 winner listings and quite a few independent Canadian artists and bands have won first place, second place and honourable mention this year :
- Patrick Lehman – “Games” – First Place / Adult Contemporary
- Brock Zeman – “Pulling Your Sword Out Of The Devil’s Back” – Second Place / Americana
- Liz Labele – “Bomb’s Away” – Second Place / Top 40 Pop
- Willa – “Swan” – First Place / Rock
- Jules Collarile – “City Lights” – Second Place / Teen
You can listen to samples of the winning compositions and access the honourable mention listings by clicking here. And BTW, they are accepting submissions for 2016.