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Neil Young unearths Treasure

Canadian music legend Neil Young has confirmed the June 14 release of a new old live album, A Treasure, recorded in the 1980s, reports RTT News.

The songs were recorded in 1984 and 1985 during a U.S. tour with his band, the International Harvesters.

At the time, the project was shelved because his traditional country style, a departure from his rocker songs, was unpopular with his record label at the time.

During an interview given around the time of the recordings Young said: "You can call me erratic, but I’ve been consistent about it, consistently erratic."

Track list for CD, vinyl, and CD/Blue-ray releases:  

1.     Amber Jean
2.     Are You Ready for the Country?
3.     It Might Have Been
4.     Bound for Glory
5.     Let Your Fingers Do the Walking
6.     Flying on the Ground is Wrong
7.     Motor City
8.     Soul of a Woman
9.     Get Back to the Country
10.   Southern Pacific
11.   Nothing is Perfect
12.   Grey Riders

 

 

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News April 15 – Neil Young tribute charity DVD launches May 31

 

Last year at the MusiCares concert, a group of artists met to pay tribute to one of the greatest rockers, Canadian Neil Young, 65, reports Gibson.

Now the all-star covers will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on May 31. Named Person of the Year, last year the organization celebrated his lengthy career with a tribute performance by artists like Elton John, Elvis Costello, Keith Urban, John Fogerty, Booker T. Jones, Lady Antebellum, and Dave Matthews among others

All proceeds from the sale will go to MusiCares Foundadtion, which was established in 1989 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to give musicians a place to turn to, in times of financial, personal, or medical crisis. Programs include emergency financial assistance, addiction recovery, outreach and leadership activities, and seniors’ housing.

The full DVD tracklist for A MusiCares Tribute to Neil Young:

1. Keith Urban, John Fogerty and Booker T. Jones: “Rockin’ in the Free World”
2. Lady Antebellum: “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”
3. Dave Matthews: “The Needle and the Damage Done”
4. Norah Jones: “Tell Me Why”
5. Dierks Bentley and Booker T. Jones: “Cinnamon Girl”
6. Josh Groban: “Harvest Moon”
7. Ben Harper: “Ohio”
8. Jackson Browne: “Don’t Let it Bring You Down”
9. Wilco: “Broken Arrow”
10. Jason Mraz and Shawn Colvin: “Lotta Love”
11. Elvis Costello: “(When You’re On) The Losing End”
12. James Taylor: “Heart of Gold”
13. John Mellencamp and T-Bone Burnett: “Down By the River”
14. Crosby, Stills & Nash: “Human Highway”
15. Elton John, Leon Russell, Neko Case and Sheryl Crow: “Helpless”
16. Ozomatli: “Mr. Soul”*
17. Everest: “Revolution Blues”*

*Indicates bonus performances

 

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Arcade Fire wins four Junos

Following their surprise win at the Grammy Awards in February, Montreal-based band Arcade Fire continued their winning streak, taking home four Juno Awards during last night’s ceremony (March 27), reports Chartattack.

The band won best album and best alternative album of the year for their 2010 recording, The Suburbs. They were also named group of the year and songwriter of the year, making them the biggest winners of the night.

In a surprise sweep, music legend Neil Young, who was attending the ceremony to receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, was named artist of the year and won the award for adult alternative album of the year, giving him the second highest number of trophies of the night.

"What year is this?" Young joked as he took the stage. "I am totally surprised."

Pop star Justin Bieber picked up two awards, including pop album of the year and the fan choice award, the only award selected by fans. Unable to attend the ceremony, Bieber appeared by video to thank his mother and his fans.

Other winners from last night’s ceremony include Said The Whale, Young Artists for Haiti, Matthew Good, and francophone artist Karkwa. Juno host, rapper Drake, did not win a single award.

 

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Elton John, Neil Young and Paul Simon welcome new Hall of Fame inductees

For their annual induction ceremony, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a habit of asking artists who have already been inducted to help welcome new members of the select club that helps preserve their place in music history.

Each new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is welcomed by another artist, and this year is no exception, with the Hall of Fame calling on Elton John, Neil Young and Paul Simon to induct the elected representatives of the newest artists assigned the legendary status.

This year, Neil Young will welcome long-time friend, Tom Waits. Elton John will induct his recent collaborator Leon Russell, and Paul Simon will welcome fellow Brill Building songwriter, Neil Diamond.

Non-member musician and film director Rob Zombie will induct his hero Alice Cooper. Among others on the welcome committee: John Legend for Dr John, and Bette Midler for her singing idol, Darlene Love.

The induction ceremony takes place on Monday, March 14 at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and will be broadcast live on Fuse TV.

 

 

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Neil Young tribute concert at Carnegie Hall

Neil Young, 65, one of Canada’s best known artists, and certainly one of the most enduring and prolific, will receive a special tribute at the famed New York venue in February 2011, from a diverse all-star line-up of more than 20 musicians.

The concert will benefit music and arts programs for underprivileged youth. Musicians slated to appear include: Patti Smith, the Roots, Living Colour, Cowboy Junkies, Shawn Colvin, Aimee Mann, Pete Yorn and J Mascis.

Active on the music scene for the past 50 years, Young began performing as a solo artist in Canada in 1960, before moving to California in 1966, where he co-founded the band Buffalo Springfield along with Stephen Stills, and later joined Crosby, Stills & Nash as a fourth member in 1969.

Young forged a successful and acclaimed solo career; releasing his first album in 1968; his career has since spanned 50 years and 34 studio albums, with a continual and uncompromising exploration of musical styles.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes Young as "one of rock and roll’s greatest songwriters and performers.” He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame twice: first as a solo artist in 1995, and secondly as a member of Buffalo Springfield in 1997.

Concert promoter Michael Dorf has previously organized tribute concerts for Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M., among others.

 

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Neil Young film premieres on YouTube

 

Last night (September 30) on YouTube, a 38-minute black and white film Le Noise debuted with Neil Young performing songs from his new album of the same name, according to the National Post.
 

Featuring an introduction from Young and commentary from producer Daniel Lanois, the film is a live performance of eight new Young songs recorded at Lanois’ studio in Silverlake, California. Lanois has also worked with artists such as Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel and U2.

 

YouTube recently aired a concert by renowned Montreal band, Arcade Fire, and is fast becoming a major platform for artists to showcase their work.

 

Two previous films have been made of Neil Young concerts by fan and filmmaker Jonathan Demme: Heart of Gold in 2006 and Neil Young Trunk Show in 2009.

 

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Elton John gives props

Leon Russell was a big name back in the 1970s with hits like A Song for You and Delta Lady. An up-and-coming Elton John opened for him at New York’s Fillmore East.

Now Elton John the pop legend told Rolling Stone: "His music takes me back to a wonderful time in my life, of music and experimenting, people sharing what we had. It pisses me off that he was forgotten about."

John wanted to give Russell the recognition he deserves and contacted him in 2009 about making an album together. The result is The Union, produced by T-Bone Burnett.

The album also boasts guest appearances by Brian Wilson, Neil Young, Robert Randolph and Booker T. Jones.

The album will be released on October 19. The first single, If It Wasn’t for Bad, was written by Russell and features vocals from both singers. It is now available on digital music services. Elton John also revealed the duo will head out on tour next year.

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Special concert for Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary

 Pearl Jam is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and, to mark the occasion, they’ill take part in the Bridge School Benefit in Mountain View, California, October 23-24. The annual charity concert is organized by Neil Young,

"The only thing we’ve got going on in October is Bridge School, which is really special. So that’s our 20th anniversary, which is fitting. It’s not about us, it about all those kids that are on stage and about Neil Young and his commitment, his influence, " said Stone Gossard, guitarist for Pearl Jam.

This will be the eighth time that the band will perform at the Bridge School Benefit to support the school, which caters for children with severe physical disabilities.

The first of the two concerts will be held at Shoreline Amphitheater the day after the band’s true anniversary, October 22.

Gossard has also confirmed that Pearl Jam is considering a South American tour in 2011.

 

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Neil Young’s new album

Canadian singer Neil Young has announced via Facebook that his new album, Le Noise, will be released on CD, vinyl and on iTunes on September 28, according to Rolling Stone

It will also become available on Blu- Ray, as well as on applications for iPhone and iPad, towards the end of November 2010,

"The applications will be free," explained the Harvest Moon singer.

He elaborated; "It gives you an interactive album cover. Forgive my use of the word ‘album.’ I am old school. When you buy the songs/movies from I- tunes they show up in your APP."

The producer Daniel Lanois recorded the disc in his home in Los Angeles earlier this year.

"We cut a couple of solo acoustic songs, but the rest is very electric. There’s no band, but I got in there with my sonics," said Lanois.

 

 

 

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New Eddie Vedder song for Eat, Pray, Love soundtrack

Eddie Vedder, frontman for the band Pearl Jam, wrote a piece for Eat Pray Love, the new feature film starring Julia Roberts, according to the NME website.

Called Better Days, the song is the first single off the soundtrack, which opens in theaters August 13.

The soundtrack will also feature The Long Road, a song originally written for the 1996 movie Dead Man Walking starring Sean Penn, for which Vedder had worked with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. 

The Eat, Pray, Love soundtrack also includes
songs by Marvin Gaye, Neil Young, Bebel Gilberto, Joao Gilberto, Josh Rouse and Dario Marianelli. It will be available in stores August 10.