All articles tagged with #music archive
Oasis has successfully blocked the sale of a rare collection of unheard recordings, known as 'The Desk Tapes,' through legal action. The archive, compiled by former sound engineer Huw Richards between 1994 and 2001, was listed for auction with a guide price of £1.2m to £1.6m. While the audio tapes have been withdrawn, other memorabilia from Richards' collection will still be sold.
Anna's Archive claims to have scraped nearly all of Spotify, creating a 300TB archive with metadata for 256 million tracks and audio for 86 million songs, sparking concerns over legality and copyright violations, with Spotify investigating the incident.
A newly revealed document from the upcoming David Bowie Center lists the singer's 15 favorite songs, including a mix of rock, jazz, and obscure tracks from various eras, providing insight into his musical influences and tastes.
Billy Joel released a 155-song digital companion album for his HBO documentary 'And So It Goes,' featuring unreleased recordings, live performances, and personal insights, providing a comprehensive look into his musical journey.
Bruce Springsteen is releasing 'Tracks II,' a collection of 83 songs from his vault, including seven previously unreleased albums that explore various musical styles and his personal history, reflecting on the inescapable influence of the past and his ongoing creative process.
David Lemieux, the archivist for the Grateful Dead, discusses the band's live recordings and the challenges of maintaining their extensive music archive. He highlights the energy and intensity of the band's performances in the 1980s, despite personal struggles, and recommends starting points for those new to the live Dead experience. Lemieux expresses his dedication to preserving the band's legacy and emphasizes the unique approach taken for each archival release.