Torture's Shores Sep 20, 2008
Youssou N'Dour, who has worked with Bruce Springsteen and Peter Gabriel, is one of Africa's biggest superstars - a musician so important that Time magazine listed him in 2007 as one of the world's 100 most influential people. Borgeaud's camera follows N'Dour as he orchestrates a Gore concert featuring musicians from the United States and Europe. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Today's Best Bets Sep 19, 2008
Named for the middle names of lead vocalist Peter Gabriel Kelley Zorbanos, Gabriel Kelley is an alternative folk quartet with guitarist Will Harrison, drummer Jason Cheek and bassist Stephen King. The band formed in Athens in 2005, but moved to Nashville last year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Anderson surveys the state of our 'Homeland' Sep 19, 2008
With her short-cropped hair and droning vocal delivery, Anderson leapt into the mainstream in 1981 with "O Superman," an eight-minute electronic single that surprisingly became a No. 2 pop hit in the U.K., and was later featured on her acclaimed debut album, "Big Science." She's also written children's books, made documentary films, collaborated with Peter Gabriel and Brian Eno and even invented musical instruments -- like the "talking stick," an electronic keyboard-saxophone hybrid. The genesis... (NJ.com -- Times)
Microsoft's Zune makes strides to catch Apple's iPod Sep 18, 2008
A Peter Gabriel square was surrounded by albums by Phil Collins and Talking Heads and squares for The Beatles (they influenced Gabriel) and Jon Hassell (Gabriel influenced him). Microsoft has a way to go to catch Apple. (USA Today -- Tech)
Magically manlicious Sep 16, 2008
Shimmering sublimely, the one-night affair of Prettier Face recalls Peter Gabriel, particularly with the outro's shouting choir (layers of Workman) and marched drums. There's a sly hat-tip to the Bee Gees as well, just as there's a Sting-like spot on the art-rocking Kissing Girls. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Amnesty honours musician Gabriel Sep 12, 2008
Musician Peter Gabriel has been named Ambassador of Conscience 2008 by human rights group Amnesty International. Gabriel was presented with the honour by U2 guitarist The Edge at a ceremony that took place in London. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Motion City Soundtrack at 40 Watt on Friday Sep 10, 2008
" Worried that "Even if it Kills Me" might sound like two different albums, Motion City Soundtrack called upon Tom Lord-Alge (The Rolling Stones, U2, Oasis, Peter Gabriel) to supervise the mix. "We were concerned that it might not sound very cohesive because it was kind of strange splitting it up," says Thaxton. "So we just had one guy mix the whole record. " The studio machinations proved to be good decisions as "Even if it Kills Me" has proven to be the band's biggest commercial and critical... (Athens Banner-Herald)
To Hellboy and back Sep 5, 2008
"I was a guy that was raised in hardcore punk. When I was on a kid, I was on a steady diet of Peter Gabriel, Genesis, Pink Floyd. But secretly, while driving around when you had a heartbreak, you pulled out that cassette with Can't Smile Without You or Mandy.". Del Toro was a cult Mexican director best known for Blade II when he shot 2004's Hellboy, with Ron Perlman as the wise-cracking staffer at the clandestine Bureau For Paranormal Research And Defence with a sledgehammer right hand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2008 Sep 4, 2008
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Screen under the stars goes dark Aug 31, 2008
They have done some video for projects with Peter Gabriel and the movie Frieda, and have done some animation for other major artists, says Smith. But they also have their own style that is this amazing black and white stop frame animation thats kind of creepy but also really beautiful. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Genesis Wraps Reissue Series With 13-Disc Box Aug 28, 2008
The boxed set includes the studio albums "Trespass," "Nursery Cryme," "Foxtrot," "Selling by the Pound" and "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," all of which feature original lead singer Peter Gabriel. Each album includes a corresponding DVD with film footage from the era and 2007 interviews with band members. (Billboard.com)
* Three masters and a rising star Aug 22, 2008
The 47-year-old, who is considered one of the preeminent alto saxophonists in jazz today, has long been known as a musical explorer, having played and recorded with a long list of major figures in jazz, including Miles Davis, Art Blakey and Bobby Hutcherson, as well as pop musicians such as Sting, Peter Gabriel and hip-hop artist Guru. An avid traveler, Garrett is interested in Asian cultures and music and has visited Taiwan several times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
An old rocker taps into the potential of the digital Aug 10, 2008
Peter Gabriel performing at the 46664 AIDS charity concert in Johannesburg in December ... But when he approached the rock musician Peter Gabriel about putting his music catalogue online, he got a very different response: Gabriel was not only willing, he also wanted to take a stake in the company. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
An Old Rocker Gets Digital Aug 10, 2008
But when he approached the rock musician Peter Gabriel about putting his music catalog online, he got a very different response: Mr. Gabriel was not only willing, he also wanted to take a stake in the company. While major record companies have spent heavily on the Internet with relatively little to show, Mr. Gabriel and his partners started OD2 on a tight budget, built it into a digital delivery platform that retailers like Virgin used on their Web sites, and sold it in 2004 for $40. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The Forgotten Ape Jul 31, 2008
Peter Gabriel, for example: His music video for "Shock the Monkey" a gibbon. The creators of the popular YouTube video "Monkey Death Wish" similarly their leading role. (Slate)
Can Amy Winehouse be saved? Jul 27, 2008
To prove that her dissipated routines of the past few months hadn t disrupted this pattern, Cosbert played me one of the untitled demo recordings Winehouse made in May during a week she spent at Peter Gabriel s Real World Studios near Bath with her producer Salaam Remi. It was in the high-energy style of the girl groups of the early 1960s. (Times Online)
* World beats do the twist Jul 25, 2008
Stott, meanwhile, was first turned on to global electronica while listening to musicians like Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Massive Attack and Ali Khan as a youngster in Los Angeles during the early 1990s. While collaborating with the group Stellamara, Stott discovered the oud, a Middle Eastern lute, and his interest in the regions music took off. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vampire Weekend's not-so scary Jul 19, 2008
When their self-titled debut finally dropped this past January it won comparisons to Paul Simon's chart-topping "Graceland" and netted praise from Peter Gabriel, who released his own version of their splashy "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa.". But now that it's been out for some time, Baio says the band - which is rounded out by vocalist, Ezra Koenig, keyboardist, Rostam Batmanglij, and drummer, Christopher Tomson - is letting their live shows answer all the incessant hype that greeted the New York... (Jam! Showbiz)
Record labels need 'reinventing' Jul 15, 2008
Peter Gabriel says record companies should reinvent themselves to be seen as a service industry and not as "owners" of music. The former Genesis singer told the BBC he thought the current digital age paved the way for changes to me made. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hello WALL-E! Jul 8, 2008
They play repeatedly throughout the film, supplementing Thomas Newmans score along with songs by Louis Armstrong (La Vie En Rose) and Peter Gabriel (Down to Earth). The 76-year-old Herman who also composed the musical scores for Mame and La Cage aux folles couldnt be more pleased. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Scam, or price of art: jury's poser Jul 8, 2008
Hay, who is facing five charges under federal tax laws, had allegedly worked with a chartered accountant, Peter Gabriel Agoston, who had offered investors a 13. 6 per cent return for their investment in one of Hay's films, the court heard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Jul 5, 2008
Peter Gabriel thinks he has the answer. MMVIII. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Health fines Jul 5, 2008
Page last updated at 16:22 GMT, Friday, 4 July 2008 17:22 UK. Ghana gets tough on 'brain drain. (BBC News -- Health)
Emmerdale actor Hornby dies at 63 Jul 5, 2008
Page last updated at 15:24 GMT, Friday, 4 July 2008 16:24 UK. Clive Hornby was Emmerdale's longest-serving cast member. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Content overload? Jul 5, 2008
Enter the concept of filtering - and enter alongside it, rock legend-turned-serial tech investor Peter Gabriel ... "It's trying to say actually how do we make good choices - and that's partly through expert systems and algorithms," says Peter Gabriel ... " Rivals The concept of recommendation sites is nothing new, as any visitor to Amazon will know. Founded in 2002, Last.fm says it now has more than 20m users And whilst The Filter has celebrity backing, other similar filtering sites have become... (BBC News -- Technology)
'70s and '90s music legends, and some new blood, too Jul 5, 2008
"BIG BLUE BALL," Peter Gabriel (Real World). For a few years in the early- to mid-1990s, Peter Gabriel would routinely open the doors to the studios of his Real World Records in England, allowing some 75 international musicians and singers from more than 20 countries to informally collaborate and record ... Oddly enough, the most disposable material is standard-issue Peter Gabriel adult-pop fare including the bland "Burn You Up, Burn You Down," ponderous "Whole Thing" and throwaway "Exit Through... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 5, 2008
Blondie, Peter Gabriel and Derby: A look at their latest releases. 800. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Essence Communications to Partner With iClips.net for Live Video Streaming of the 2008 Essence Music Festival Jul 4, 2008
iClips has filmed and streamed close to 1,000 individual sets of music and has worked with artists such as 311, Phil Lesh, O.A.R, The Black Crowes, Ani Difranco, Peter Gabriel, The Flaming Lips, Common, and hundreds of others. iClips has also worked with world leaders and dignitaries such as Nelson Mandela and The Dalai Lama. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Hello Dolly!' inspires 'Wall-E' romance Jul 4, 2008
" By then, Stanton knew he had to "bookend" his movie with the two songs. They play repeatedly throughout the film, supplementing Thomas Newman's score along with songs by Louis Armstrong ("La Vie En Rose") and Peter Gabriel ("Down to Earth"). The 76-year-old Herman -- who also composed the musical scores for "Mame" and "La Cage aux folles" -- couldn't be more pleased. "Boy, what a thrill for me," he said. "Because I've had so much happiness from `Hello Dolly' through the years, I never expected... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Q&A with Flaming Lips' Coyne Jul 3, 2008
And then I forget where we were looking, but someone had a picture of Peter Gabriel, and he used a big ball he was able to get inside of, and that led me to couple other websites. I finally found a website, and the guy who ran the website was a Flaming Lips fan. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Canadian Idol: The top 20 Perform Part I Jul 2, 2008
Martin sang it great, but Jake was right, there was no despair in it the way Peter Gabriel does it. To me, Lisa Bell's version of Sitting on the Dock of the Bay seemed to be very over the top. (National Post)
Best Romantic Comedy Movie Moments Jul 1, 2008
Say Anything (1989): A rejected teenaged suitor (John Cusack) blares Peter Gabriel s song In Your Eyes from his boom box in the street. Jerry Maguire (1996): A man (Tom Cruise) and his devoted employee (Renee Zellwegger) witness a couple communicating their love with sign language on an elevator ride. (Suite101.com)
The World's Richest Dropouts Jul 1, 2008
Other hit acts followed, including Boy George and Peter Gabriel. Plenty of other companies have followed as well. (Forbes -- Business)
'WALL-E' review: Do 4-year-olds like masterpieces too? Jun 30, 2008
Gina Carbone loved the Peter Gabriel song at the end of the film. Peter Gabriel is The Man. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Starry London Night Fetes Mandela Jun 29, 2008
Will Smith hosted the event a four-hour parade of performances by artists from all over the world that included the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa and Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from Sudan, who was introduced by Peter Gabriel as an artist with the "potential of Bob Marley.". Related. (ABC News)
WALL•E- An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack Review : Whimsical ambi... Jun 28, 2008
as well as a new Peter Gabriel Tune ... " further accentuates the proceedings. As for the other vocal inclusions, Armstrong's "La Vie En Rose" is equally whimsical, delivering that warm summer evening infused languid waltz that has been used to such wonderful effect ever since Satchmo first committed it to wax. Meanwhile Crawford's rendition of yet another Hello, Dolly! number, "It Only Takes A Moment", is a much more somber, reflective number that sums up the after effects of true love. The... (IGN FilmForce)
Reporter's log Jun 28, 2008
Peter Gabriel has just been on stage to introduce Emmanuel Jal. It's a surprise because he's not on the running order list - there was a 'tbc' in that spot. (BBC News -- UK)
Mandela joins stars at London gig Jun 28, 2008
" He quoted singer Peter Gabriel as once saying: "If the world could only have one father, the man that we would choose to be our father would be Nelson Mandela ... Peter Gabriel then introduced rapper Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier. (BBC News -- UK)
South Africa: Stars Sing for Mandela At 90 Jun 28, 2008
A galaxy of stars including Leona Lewis, Jamelia, Amy Winehouse, Sugababes, Will Smith, Razorlight, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox and Queen took part in a concert at the London Hyde Park, as part of activities celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration ... Smith kicked off the concert with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, announcing: "The party begins." He quoted singer Peter Gabriel as once saying, "If the world could only have one father, the man that we would choose to be our father... (allAfrica.com)
SHE DID IT! Glowing Amy Winehouse takes to the stage... Jun 28, 2008
Will Smith also quoted Peter Gabriel, saying: 'If the world could only have one father, the man that we would choose to be our father would be Nelson Mandela. . (The Drudge Report)
This week's new releases (June 22) Jun 22, 2008
Even the music by the notoriously global-minded Peter Gabriel seems to hint at the film's silent message. Kids will likely be more impressed by the unblinking giants swimming gracefully before them than any greater ecological or evolutionary message. (Boston Globe)
After 35 years, the thrill lives on Jun 17, 2008
Produced by yet another Canadian, Daniel Lanois, the record remains her most radical, thanks to Lanois's deployment of the murky, atmospheric soundscapes he'd first used with U2 and Peter Gabriel to Harris's covers of songs by Jimi Hendrix. Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and Lucinda Williams. (Globe and Mail)
My soundtrack Jun 15, 2008
So, Peter Gabriel (1986). After my first-ever show in London, Peter Gabriel came to my dressing room and told me he loved my voice. (Guardian Unlimited)
Just a Minute With: British musician Peter Gabriel Jun 13, 2008
LONDON (Reuters) - Grammy-winning musician Peter Gabriel believes the Internet has drowned users with too much choice, failed to democratize the pop industry as much as was hoped and eroded the quality of what people listen to ... Peter Gabriel of Britain, former member of rock band Genesis, poses during a photo call ... musician Peter Gabriel. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Globalization, and The Horse Flies' soundscape Jun 12, 2008
Those that do dabble in the music of other cultures - Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel come to mind - receive massive amounts of attention for what often amounts to window-dressing or a gauche form of cultural tourism. On the other hand, revivalist groups archive music more than they perform it. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Steve Lillywhite Produced ''Lillywhite Sessions at Avatar Studios'' to Premiere, June 11th on NPR Syndicated WORLD CAFE(R) Jun 11, 2008
A multiple GRAMMY winner, Steve Lillywhite is best known for producing U2, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Gabriel ... Lillywhite has produced songs and albums with bands such as U2, Dave Matthews Band, Simple Minds, Peter Gabriel, XTC, the Las and Morrissey. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Genesis packs extras in 'When in Rome 2007' DVD Jun 10, 2008
The 2 hour-plus concert (out on DVD Tuesday exclusively at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, , and , $20-$30) spans the group's career from the time when Peter Gabriel fronted the group (1973's Firth of Fifth and I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) to 1991's We Can't Dance album. The DVD's director and producer David Mallett, previously directed concert videos for AC/DC, Cher, Cirque du Soleil Madonna and U2. (USA Today -- Tech)
War fund set up for accused dean Jun 6, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Marie Bashir (right) believed to have intervened on her behalf. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Peter Gabriel launches taste-making guide for entertainment Jun 5, 2008
Musician and singer Peter Gabriel ... But rocker Peter Gabriel thinks he has found a way to help with his site, appropriately titled The Filter ... Musician and singer Peter Gabriel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
First Look at Pixar's 'WALL-E' Jun 5, 2008
Peter Gabriel provides the new song played over the closing credits. The sci-fi homages: There are plentiful references to 2001: A Space Odyssey, including an evil cruise ship computer with HAL s red eye and use of the Richard Strauss classic Also Sprach Zarathustra. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peter Gabriel launches Web site The Filter Jun 3, 2008
But rocker Peter Gabriel thinks he's found a way to help with his site, appropriately titled The Filter, debuting on Tuesday ... In this Jan. 28, 2008 file photo, musician and singer Peter Gabriel poses during the. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The Filter, A Unique Discovery Portal, Set To Launch June 3rd Jun 3, 2008
Music legend & digital media pioneer Peter Gabriel behind revolutionary technology that reduces Internet clutter & delivers customized content ... The Filter, which was the vision of music legend and technology pioneer Peter Gabriel, provides a holistic approach to filtering out irrelevant content and filtering in content across entertainment media, including music, film, news and web video that reflects an individual's tastes and moods through unique algorithms ... "The first freedom the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Q&A with Bill Buxton Jun 3, 2008
So does Peter Gabriel ... Not many people can claim endorsements from both Bill Gates and rock icon Peter Gabriel. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Peter Gabriel Offers A New Web 'Filter' Jun 3, 2008
Investor's Business Daily: Peter Gabriel Offers A New Web 'Filter ... Peter Gabriel Offers A New Web 'Filter ... But rocker Peter Gabriel thinks he's found a way to help with his site, appropriately titled The Filter, set to debut on Tuesday. (Investors Business Daily)
KCRW Kicks Off Special June Programming to Celebrate Music Library Jun 3, 2008
Also, KCRW Librarian and DJ Eric J Lawrence will choose one song a day from the archives to feature streaming on KCRW.com, showcasing the diversity of the archives, including; exclusive live performance tracks from My Morning Jacket, Badly Drawn Boy, Dori Caymmi, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, as well as rare and unusual recordings from Peter Gabriel, Serge Gainsbourg, Baz Luhrmann, legendary Los Angeles Lakers announcer Chick Hearn, and more. KCRW (89. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Peter Gabriel has 'little friend' for music fans Jun 3, 2008
Peter Gabriel offering 'little friend' for music fans - CNN.com ... Peter Gabriel offering 'little friend' for music fans ... Peter Gabriel introducing new site, The Filter, Tuesday, with friend. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Slapdash Graduate and Firedrill! May 27, 2008
does a pretty good "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel. Come, choir geeks. (Boston Globe)
More DRM-Free Music Download Services May 22, 2008
Two significant DRM-free music service launches took place this week: Napster began offering , while musician/entrepreneur Peter Gabriel teamed up with audio speaker maker Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) to create a subscription service called ... Peter Gabriel is a co-owner of we7 ... And as longtime Genesis and Peter Gabriel fans with wonderful-sounding B&W speakers in the living room, we'll watch this one with anticipation. (eSecurityPlanet)
Mini Movie Reviews May 16, 2008
" is about a small, rural State Park being terrorized by a mutant, man-eating, bipedal, humanoid jellyfish, and it's up to a rag-tag team of local law enforcement officials and a marine biologist to stop it before it reproduces and replaces humans as the dominant species on Earth. (www.myspace. com/jellyscream) Cin;: Midnight Friday. Leatherheads - George Clooney's romp plays everything safe, offering up all the solid defensive moves it needs. Great period costumes, jazzy music, 1920s slang, all... (Athens Banner-Herald)
'I'm popular in cold countries' May 7, 2008
His neighbour had Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel records, and his brother, who had left home, found himself accumulating the detritus of British pop.. "Some terrible records," he laughs. (Guardian Unlimited)
Internet corner | ProgArchives Apr 23, 2008
Check out this sophistication by clicking on an artist-such as prog stars like Genesis (The band before Peter Gabriel left), Van Der Graaf Generator and the flute-wielding Jethro Tull. Get an overview of all their albums, a brief biography and best of all -streaming of hit prog songs. (Daily Orange, NY)
Qatar and Eni to cooperate on energy projects Apr 21, 2008
Qatar signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding on oil and gas cooperation with Italy's energy major Eni, the two sides said. These are very attractive blocks," he said. "We want to win at least some of them. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
U.K. central bank acts to ease credit markets Apr 21, 2008
Mervyn King, left, governor of the Bank of England, with Alistair Darling, the chancellor of the Exchequer. (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool photo). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
NYCC 08: Wall To Wall-E Disney : Studio debuts new footage of the futuristic Pix... Apr 20, 2008
Morris didn't field any questions from the audience, but he did indicate that there would be one additional surprise at the end of the film: "we made a little epilogue that takes place in the credits, a little animated piece. I don't want to spoil the surprise of what happens in that epilogue, but I will tell you that Peter Gabriel has done an end song to go over those credits. He's worked closely with [composer] Thomas Newman to tie it into the rest of the score, so we've got this neat Peter... (IGN FilmForce)
Sobering news expected for investors Apr 20, 2008
Reuters Published: April 20, 2008. Remarkably resilient morale among euro zone investors and businesses will face a reality check this week as first quarter earnings reports from the nonfinancial sector get into full swing. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
