01.08.2010

Koniec júla strávil Simon vo Le Cap Ferret neďaleko Bordeaux, kde so známym francúzskym producentom Pascal Obispo nahrával vokál pre skladbu “C’est Lui (It’s Him). Pieseň by sa mala objaviť na konceptuálnom albume duetov herečky Isabelle Adjani. Lajtmotívom pripravovaného albumu je cykly lásky, od jedného rozchodu k ďalšiemu vzťahu a okrem Simona sa na ňom zúčastnia (aspoň pre mňa) obrovské spevácke legendy ako David Sylvian z Japan, Peter Murphy z Bauhaus, Seal, či Youssou N’Dour. Mužské hlasy v skladbách majú predstavovať hlasy anjelov v hlave ženy, ktorý jej radia v rôznych životných situáciách. "Je to veľmi dôvtipná myšlienka a už som nedočkavý si vypočuť výsledný produkt", mieni o celom projekte Simon Le Bon.

(from dd.com) Simon Works with Isabelle Adjani - “This past week I recorded a vocal on an Isabelle Adjani duets project. I was very pleased to hear she’d though of me for this collaboration, and was interested right away. The project is a “concept” album about the cycle of a love relationship, from one break up to another. There are many male guest vocals on this album, so I was in good company as other participants included Peter Murphy from Bauhaus, David Sylvian from Japan, Youssou N’Dour, Seal and Christophe. The project is being produced by Pascal Obispo, who is a major star in France as well. I flew to Le Cap Ferret and stayed at Pascal’s beautiful home. We spent a full day in the studio capturing the vocal for the song “C’est Lui (It’s Him).” All of the guest vocals are angels inside the head of the protagonist (Isabelle), who speak to her though out different situations. It’s a very clever idea and I am excited to hear the entire finished product.”

05.08.2010

Na amazon.co.uk sa ako upútavka pre pripravované vydanie tribute albumu Davida Bowieho objavila krátka ukážka skladby Boys Keep Swinging, ktorú Duran Duran pre túto kompiláciu nahrali. Na prvé počutie musím povedať, že sa im vskutku podarila....

Go to amazon.co.uk and listen to snippet of the song "Boys Keep Swinging". Duran Duran contributed a cover of "Boys Keep Swinging" to the 2010 Repetition: A Tribute To David Bowie, which also features Carla Bruni, Devendra Banhart, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros released by Manimal Records.

10.08.2010

Je tomu už 25. rokov čo spevák Duran Duran - Simon Le Bon prišiel takmer o život pri prevrátení jeho jachty Drum pri cornwallskom pobreží (3míle od Falmouthu) počas preteku The Fastnet Race, 608-milovej cesty popri brehoch južnej Anglie. Jachta sa prevrátila po ulomení jej experimentálneho kýlu a Simon ako i ďalší členovia jej posádky sa ocitli na dlhých 20 minút v chladne vode Anglického kanálu (La Manche). Celú udalosť si našťastie všimli z inej súťažiacej lode a privolali na pomoc Royal National Lifeboat Institute, ktorí mrznúcich námorníkov pomocou helikoptéry vytiahli. Človek by si povedal, že po takejto skúsenosti Simon aspoň na čas prestane mať podobné chúťky, no opak je pravdou. Po mesačnej generálnej oprave sa jeho Drum už 28.septembra objavila na štarte prestížneho takmer rok trvajúceho preteku okolo sveta - Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, kde na koniec skončili na 8. mieste. Táto Simonova takmer ročná absencia, pri ktorej mu sekundovali aj Michael a Paul Berrow sa uvádza ako jeden z dôvodov rozpadu pôvodných Fab Five. Plavba inšpirovala Simon k nahratiu skladby Grey Lady Of The Sea, ktorá sa objavila aj v dokumente s názvom Drum z týchto pretekov. V roku 1988 je však Simon nútený Drum predať škótskemu businessmanovi Sir Arnoldovi Clarkovi ...

Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran was air-lifted to safety when his boat, “Drum,” overturned while racing off the English coast. Le Bon was trapped under the hull with five other crew members for twenty minutes, until being rescued by the Royal Navy. For more on this, see This Day in Music Spotlight.

10.08.2010

Andy Taylor prostredníctvom "jednej" so svojich stránok zverejnil záznam koncertu Duran Duran z prelomu rokov 1982/1983, ktorý skupina odohrala v hoteli Palladium v New Yorku pre Silvester hudobnej stanice MTV. Takže kliknite na odkaz a počúvajte. Sweet memories...

Andy Taylor uploaded the entire show [8-songs] from MTV New Years Eve Ball - 1982 with a short blog direct from the deep recesses of his grey matter...... Thank you for sharing Andy :-)

10.08.2010

10. august je vedený ako celosvetový deň uznania pre skupinu Duran Duran - Appreciation Day. Kapela ako poďakovanie za takúto formu spomienky tento rok zverejnila ďalšiu ukážka z nového albumu - tento krát zo skladby Runway... no a čo myslíte, vôbec to neznie zle ....

(from dd.com) Duran Duran : "Though we’re not sure how the day came to be, we are all well aware that for several years now August 10th has been Duran Duran Appreciation Day. Each year we are continually thrilled that we have our own day, and as a way of thanking you this year, we wanted to share a snippet of the song “Runway” from our upcoming record."

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11.08.2010

Andy Taylor strávil deň so svojim starým známym - Daveom Ambrose. "On je ten chlapík z A&R, ktorý nás objavil a upísal skupinu spoločnosti EMI v roku 1980. Keby nebolo Daveho, kto vie? Je šesťdesiatnik na dôchodku, stále dobrý priateľ, stále má skvelé uši a stále skladá hudbu", povedal o svojom stretnutí Andy ....

Andy Taylor spent the day with a Dave Ambrose. "He's the A&R man who discovered & signed the band to EMI in 1980, without Dave, who knows? "He's 60 & retired now, still dear friend, still got great ears & still writing music", said Andy.....

12.08.2010

Roger a Jake sa presunuli do Talianska, kde odohrajú jeden večer v Country klube v Portorondo na Sardínii.....

Roger and Jake bring their DJ skils back to Italy with a confirmed date on August 12th at the Country Club, Portorondo, Sardinia....

13.08.2010

Oficiálna stránka informovala, že britské Radio 1 pripravuje dokument o jednej z veľkých postáv svojej histórie - Annie Nightingale, v rámci ktorého požiadali o interview a Nicka Rhodesa. Interview bude vysielané počas "Annie Night", na počesť 40. výročia jej pôsobenia v tejto rozhlasovej stanici. 2-hodinový program bude okrem iného obsahovať gratulácie od umelcov, ktorí ju na jej dlhej profesionálnej ceste poznali......

(from dd.com) Nick was recently interviewed for a Radio 1 (UK) Documentary on radio personality Annie Nightingale. Radio 1 are putting on an ‘Annie Night’ marking Annie Nightingale’s 40th anniversary on the station. The 2-hr documentary program will include contributions from artists she has met along the way. This program will air Sept 9th, from 7pm-9pm.

17.08.2010

Augustové video nahliadnutie do aktuálneho diania okolo kapely od Rogera Taylora. Žiaľ, bez toho čo nás všetkých práve teraz zaujíma najviac - ukážok z nového albumu! :-(

(from dd.com) Roger Taylor Band Update, August 2010

21.08.2010

V reštaurácii Blue Marlin na krásnej pláži Cala Jondal na Ibize celé leto ponúka Louie Vega so svojou polovičkou Anane sobotné večery plné prekvapení a vzrušujúcich rytmov. Túto sobotu ich rady rozšíri pre nás zaujímavé duo DJov - Roger Taylor (Duran Duran) and Jake Fonique. Keď zavriem oči tak si to viem celkom dobre predstaviť .... no nič...

The Blue Marlin rests on the beautiful Cala Jondal Bay and offers the ultimate IBIZA beach experience NOW complete with Grammy Award-winning DJ, Producer Louie Vega, and Anane Vega of Nervous Records. Louie and Anane will take you from evening to night with smooth mixes, deep vocals and soulful house leading into LOUIE VEGAS GET TOGETHER starting at MIDNIGHT. Once midnight hits LOUIE VEGA will take the party inside to bring you his flawless mixes and a night of dancing you will never forget. Special guest DJs - Roger Taylor (Duran Duran) and Jake Fonique.

25.08.2010

Nick Rhodes a jeho ďalšia krátka videospráva zo štúdia, kde vraj je kapela už : "veľmi, skutočne veľmi blízko ukončenia nahrávania". Majú pripravených 12 skladieb a na jednom z nich - Leave The Light On, práve Nick s Markom ukončovali práce na keyboard partoch. Žiaľ, video podľa mňa nie je aktuálne a vzniklo ešte na konci júla ....

Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes talks from his Studio "cell" in London .....

28.08.2010

V predvečer odovzdávania cien Emmy strávil John a jeho žena Gela v spoločnosti americkej herečky Jane Fonda, ktorá stvárnila slávnu Barbarellu v rovnomennom filme. Povečerali spolu v Soho House, privátnom kluve vo West Hollywode...

John and Gela Taylor - he of Duran Duran, she, formerly, of Juicy Couture - dining with Jane Fonda at Soho House the night before the Emmys.... She, formerly...? Gela anh her business partner left Juicy a few months ago...

06.09.2010

Dátum vydania tribute albumu, ktorý má byť poctou Davidovi Bowiemu, sa posunul z mája na september. Album pripravuje firma Minimal a Duran Duran by na ňom mali byť zastúpení cover verziou skladby Boys Keep Swinging ....

Manimal’s anxiously awaited tribute to David Bowie will be available on September 6th, 2010. 100% of the net profits will go to War Child UK. Among the many potential highlights are covers of Bowie songs by the aforementioned Duran Duran ("Boys Keep Swinging"), French first lady Carla Bruni ("Absolute Beginners"), Vivian Girls ("John, I'm Only Dancing"), Ariana Delawari ("Ziggy Stardust") and pretty much the entire roster.This album will be available as a limited CD, limited double LP and download with extra tracks unavailable anywhere else.


27.09.2010

EMI informovala o svojom zámere vydať ďalšie remasterované 2CD+DVD verzie. Tentokrát prišli na rad albumy Notorious a Big Thing. Zatiaľ to ešte nie je oficiálne, no na pulty predajní by sa mali dostať 7. septembra 2010. Nerobme zatiaľ paniku, netreba totiž zabúdať na durantime...

(from EMI.nl) NEW RELEASES : Notorious & Big Thing: EMI Special Editions / EMI will be releasing special 2CD+DVD editions of both Notorious and Big Thing !

Duran Duran: Notorious – Special Editions

Special edition 2 CD/DD set: original album, single versions, b-sides, and live tracks
Limited edition 3 Disc set including a DVD of live footage, album era videos and a BBC clip
Limited edition 180gram original LP plus bonus mixes E.P.
Digital download only live set: Live at The Beacon Theater, NYC, August 31st, 1987
Digital download only 4 track mixes E.P.

CD 1: Original album

1. Notorious (4.18)
2. American Science (4.43)
3. Skin Trade (5.58)
4. A Matter Of Feeling (5.56)
5. Hold Me (4.31)
6. Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (4.45)
7. So Misled (4.04)
8. Meet El Presidente (4.20)
9. Winter Marches On (3.25)
10.Proposition (4.56)

Single versions and B side

11.Notorious (45 mix) (3.58)
12.Skin Trade (radio cut) (4.24)
13.We Need You (2.49)
14.Meet El Presidente (7″ remix) (3.38)

CD 2:
Duran Goes Dutch E.P. (recorded at the Ahoy, Rotterdam, May 7, 1987)

Notorious (live) (4.15)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (live) (5.28)
New Religion (live) (5.31)
Hungry Like The Wolf (live)(5.02)
American Science (live) (4.57)

Mixes:

Notorious (extended mix) (5.14)
Skin Trade (Stretch mix) (7.36)
Meet El Presidente (Presidential Suite mix) (7.12)
American Science (Chemical reaction mix) (7.40)
Skin Trade (Parisian mix) (8.10)
Notorious (Latin Rascals mix) (6.16)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (Mantronix mix) (6.35)
Notoriousaurus Rex (8.15)

DVD:
Working For The Skin Trade:

Intro
A View To A Kill
Notorious
New Religion
Vertigo
The Chauffeur
Save A Prayer
Skin Trade
Hungry Like The Wolf
Wild Boys
Outro

The Videos:

Notorious
Skin Trade
Meet El Presidente

Top Of The Pops: Notorious 6/11/86

Special edition limited LP 180gram:

Record 1:

The original album

Side 1:

1. Notorious (4.18)
2. American Science (4.43)
3. Skin Trade (5.58)
4. A Matter Of Feeling (5.56)
5. Hold Me (4.31)

Side 2:

1. Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (4.45)
2. So Misled (4.04)
3. Meet El Presidente (4.20)
4. Winter Marches On (3.25)
5. Proposition (4.56)

Bonus LP / The Master Mixes:

Side 1:

American Science (Chemical reaction mix) (7.40)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (Mantronix mix) (6.35)
Skin Trade (Parisian mix) (8.10)

Side 2:

American Science (Meltdown dub) (7.33)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (B-boy mix) (6.07)
Notoriousaurus Rex (8.15)

Digital only E.P.:

Skin Trade (S.O.S dub) (7.16)
Meet El Presidente (Meet El Beat) (5.30)
American Science (Meltdown dub) (7.33)
Vertigo (Do The Demolition) (B-boy mix) (6.07)

Digital download only live album:

Live at The Beacon Theater, New York City, August 31st, 1987
1. Introduction/A View To A Kill
2. Notorious
3. American Science
4. Union Of The Snake
5. Vertigo (Do The Demolition)
6. New Religion
7. Meet El Presidente
8. Election Day
9. Some Like It Hot
10.The Chauffeur
11.Skin Trade
12.Hold Me (incorporating Dance To The Music)
13.Is There Something I Should Know
14.Hungry Like The Wolf



Duran Duran : Big Thing – Special Editions

Special edition 2 CD/DD set: original album, single versions, b-sides and mixes
Limited edition 3 Disc set including a DVD of album era videos and …(TBA)
Limited edition 180gram original LP plus bonus mixes EP
Digital download only live set: Live At The Manchester Apollo April 25th, 1989
Digital download only 4 track mixes E.P.

CD 1: Original album

1. Big Thing (3.40)
2. I Don’t Want Your Love (4.06)
3. All She Wants Is (4.36)
4. Too Late Marlene (5.07)
5. Drug (It’s Just A State Of Mind) (4.36)
6. Do You Believe In Shame? (4.22)
7. Palomino (5.19)
8. Interlude One (0.32)
9. Land (6.12)
10.Flute Interlude (0.32)
11.The Edge Of America (2.37)
12.Lake Shore Driving (3.04)

CD 2:
Singles and B-sides

1. I Don’t Want Your Love (7” mix) (3.47)
2. All She Wants Is (45 mix) (4.36)
3. I Believe All/I Need To Know (Full version) (6.21)*
4. The Krush Brothers LSD Edit (3.30)
5. God (London) (1.40)
6. This Is How A Road Gets Made (0.47)
7. Palomino (edit) (3.30)
8. Drug (It’s Just A State Of Mind) (Original version) (4.18)
9. Big Thing (7” mix) (3.53) *

Mixes

10.I Don’t Want Your Love (Big mix) (7.24)
11.All She Wants Is (US master mix) (7.19)
12.Big Thing (12” mix) (6.40) *
13.All She Wants Is (Eurohouse mix) (7.34)

Special edition limited LP 180gram:

Side 1

1. Big Thing
2. I Don’t Want Your Love
3. All She Wants Is
4. Too Late Marlene
5. Drug (It’s Just A State Of Mind)

Side 2:

1. Do You Believe In Shame?
2. Palomino
3. Interlude One
4. Land
5. Flute Interlude
6. The Edge Of America
7. Lake Shore Driving

Bonus 12″ (33 1/3 r.p.m)

Side 1
1. I Don’t Want Your Love (Big mix) (7.24)
2. All She Wants Is (Eurohouse mix) (7.34)

Side 2
1. All She Wants Is (US master mix) (7.19)
2. Big Thing (12” mix) (6.40) *

Download only Dub E.P.:

1. I Don’t Want Your Love (Dub mix) (7.36)
2. All She Wants Is (Euro Dub mix) (7.34)
3. All She Wants Is (Eurohouse dub) (7.07)
4. All She Wants Is (US master dub) (6.43)

DVD: Big Thing Live – Palatrussardi, Milan, Italy, December 12, 1988

1. Introduction/God (1.57)
2. Big Thing (4.10)
3. I Don’t Want Your Love (4.43)
4. Hungry Like The Wolf (4.28)
5 .Do You Believe In Shame? (4.39)
6. All She Wants Is/Planet Earth (5.47)
7. This Is How A Road Gets Made/Winter Marches On (4.20)
8. Palomino (5.47)
9. Too Late Marlene (5.52)
10.Girls On Film (3.43)
11.Notorious (4.54)
12.Skin Trade (5.58)
13.Is There Something I Should Know? (4.56)
14.The Wild Boys/Drug (8.02)
15.Band Introduction/Save A Prayer (7.48)
16.The Reflex (4.03)
17.Rio (3.41)
18.The Edge Of America (9.42)

Duration: 94 minutes approx.

The videos:

I Don’t Want You Love
All She Wants Is
Do You Believe In Shame?

Digital Download audio only:

BBC In Concert
Live At The Manchester Apollo recorded 25/4/89, broadcast 25/5/89

1. Big Thing
2. I Don’t Want Your Love
3. Hungry Like The Wolf
4. Palomino
5. A View To A Kill
6. Skin Trade
7. Girls On Film
8. Notorious
9. Save A Prayer
10.Get It On
11.The Reflex
12.Rio

23.10.2010

V poradí už 7.stretnutie fanúšikov Duran Duran sa uskutoční 23.10.2010 v Malackách v kaviarni DOMINO. Akcia sa uskutoční za podpory chlapcov z revivalovej skupiny BOND, bez ktorých účasti by to ani nebolo ono! Verím, že si tento dátum poznačíte do svojich kalendárov! Prídite sa zabaviť medzi ľudí s rovnakou hudobnou vášňou v srdci.... viac informácií už čoskoro.......

FRIENDS OF MINE 2010 / 7.Duran Duran Fans Convetion
Cafebar DOMINO, Malacky (Near to Bratislava)
More information soon.....