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March 31, 2012
“ROCK OF AGES” the musical is now a movie by by Adam Shankman (USA, 2012) out this June 1, featuring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Catherine Zeta-Jones among others. Soundtrack by EUROPE and other big 80s rock bands. Don’t miss it!
December 31, 2011
EUROPE ON AIR ON NATIONAL SWEDISH TV
Two Europe shows tonight on the Swedish National TV channel SVT2: 11:35 pm (GMT +1) “EUROPE ON TOUR” and 1:05 am (GMT +1) “EUROPE – ALMOST UNPLUGGED”. SVT2 and ROCKNYTT.NET
The videos will be available until January 31, 2012. http://svtplay.se/t/103478/dokumentarfilm and http://svtplay.se/t/125783/europe-_almost_unplugged
October 24, 2011
Scientists unveil the secret behind sing-along-able pop songs.
It’s the singer not the song. What makes a song so infectious that we want to warble and hum along time and again? The answer lies in the power of science, according to a new study carried out by Dr Alisun Pawley for her PhD at the University of York and Dr Daniel Müllensiefen of Goldsmiths University of London. They have uncovered the properties that give certain songs the ‘sing-along-able’ factor, making them a sure-fire hit at parties and nightclubs. Dr Pawley went under-cover monitoring the behaviour of thousands of people as they sang along to music in pubs and nightclubs across northern England. The idea came to her on a night out in Newcastle, watching the enthusiasm with which Geordie revellers would sing along to certain tunes and wondering if there was something that gave certain songs ‘singalongability’. The results of the study have been launched in conjunction with the National Science & Engineering Competition to inspire young scientists of the future. Dr Pawley said: “Nightlife in northern England was a unique and fertile ground to observe sing-along behaviour. There are not many situations in society today that can you find people jumping up and down, belting out a tune at the top of their lungs. Although this is a cultural study, its empirical approach and scientific methods allowed us to uncover patterns in human behaviour.” After collecting data for over 1,100 occurrences of people singing along, Dr Müllensiefen analysed the information using advanced data mining techniques.
The researchers identified five core elements which trigger people’s inclination to sing, all aspects of the singer’s vocal performance:
the prominent use of a high chest voice
increased vocal effort
a male singer
a greater clarity of consonants
little use of vocal embellishments
Queen’s 1977 classic ‘We are the Champions’ tops the most sing-along-able list of songs occurring in their study.
They reveal the top ten were:
‘We are the Champions’, Queen (1977)
‘Y.M.C.A’, The Village People (1978)
‘Fat Lip, Sum 41 (2001)
‘The Final Countdown’, Europe (1986)
‘Monster’, The Automatic (2006)
‘Ruby’, The Kaiser Chiefs (2007)
‘I’m Always Here’, Jimi Jamison (1996)
‘Brown Eyed Girl’, Van Morrison (1967)
‘Teenage Dirtbag’, Wheatus (2000)
‘Livin’ on a Prayer’, Bon Jovi (1986)
Queen star and astrophysicist Brian May said: “Fabulous. So it’s proved then? We truly are the champions. Science is a wonderful thing!”
Dr Pawley said: “Freddy Mercury’s vocal style typifies what we found inspires people to sing along – a full energy male voice, using a high chest voice and clearly pronounced words.”
James Frost of The Automatic, whose song ‘Monster’ appears fifth in the list, said: “When we first wrote ‘Monster’ we knew that it was a pretty catchy little beast. It’s brilliant that it’s now been scientifically confirmed, and to have written the fifth most sing-along-able song in the UK no less, feels like an epic achievement”.
Dr Müllensiefen said: “Every musical hit is reliant on maths, science, engineering and technology; from the physics and frequencies of sound that determine pitch and harmony, to the hi-tech digital processors and synthesisers which can add effects too, makes a song more catchy.
“We’ve discovered that there’s a science behind the sing-along and a special combination of neuroscience, maths and cognitive psychology can produce the elusive elixir of the perfect sing-along song.”
Dr Pawley and Dr Müllensiefen’s study highlights how science and engineering fundamentals can touch every aspect of our lives and the diversity of research projects that can be undertaken within this field. They hope it will inspire young people to enter their own projects into the National Science & Engineering Competition at www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/nsec.
Easingwold School pupil Emily Dowling, aged 15, has won a place in the finals with an investigation into preventing children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta – a disease which makes human bones incredibly fragile – being incorrectly diagnosed as suffering from child abuse. Emily worked with the University of York as part of her research into the disease.
The finals of the National Science & Engineering Competition take place at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair, the country’s single biggest celebration of science and engineering for young people, held at The NEC, Birmingham from 15 to 17 March 2012. Schools and families in York can register online for free tickets to the Big Bang Fair at www.thebigbangfair.co.uk.
Source: UNIVERSITY OF YORK
October 12, 2011
From Europe Management:
“In the light of recent statements in Swedish media derived from Kee Marcello we just want to clarify that no claims has reached us, nor has any lawsuits been filed against the band to our knowledge.”
October 7, 2011
Så Jävla Metal: Filmen om den svenska hårdrockens historia.
Sverige är idag en av världens största producenter av hårdrock och metal-musik. Superstjärnor som Europe och Yngwie Malmsteen har visat vägen till de stora scenerna medan band som Candlemass och Bathory har etablerat helt nya genrer. Men framgångarna har kommit trots motstånd från många håll.
Så Jävla Metal! är berättelsen om de personligheter som gjort den svenska hårdrock- och metallscenen till vad den är idag. Det är en rörande och humoristisk historia om hur Sverige blev en världsnation i en av de starkaste och största populärkulturella företeelserna någonsin. Berättad av de musiker som gjorde det möjligt. Följ med på den krokiga väg som Sveriges hårdrockare vandrat i närmare 40 år. Kommer på bio i höst.
Starring: Europe, Yngvie Malmsteen, In Flames m.fl.
Directed by: Yasin Hillborg
Produced by: Laika Film & Television AB
Source: http://www.sajavlametal.se
Check also: ROCKNYTT.SE, CLOSE-UP MAGAZINE, and NYHETSMORGON for the reportage.
September 17, 2011
Joey Tempest live @ BBC2 (UK) talking about the Eden tour, the new album and the American musical “Rock of Ages” featuring “The Final Countdown” (plus an acoustic live version of TFC): http://www.mediafire.com/?yqlm
August 31, 2011
“ROCK OF AGES” MUSICAL IN LONDON, FEATURING “THE FINAL COUNTDOWN”
ROCK OF AGES is the “insanely fun” (New York Time Out ) worldwide smash hit that features a raucous mix of 28 eyebrow-scorching tunes including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight this Feeling and I Want To Know What Love Is.
Set in LA’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, ROCK OF AGES tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in LA to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. ROCK OF AGES takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This five-time Tony Award nominated musical, now being made into a movie starring Tom Cruise, is now playing at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre.
ROCK OF AGES MUSICAL
August 12, 2011
“EUROPE ON TOUR” ON AIR ON SWEDISH TV
Europe will be featured on Swedish television (SVT) in an “On tour” rockumentary due to screen August 20, at 11:20 pm CET. The show will follow the band on their recent tour of England, and highlight their live performances at Hovet and Grona Lund. For friends and fans of the band, this is not to be missed! /Europe
SVT.SE
August 6, 2011
EUROPE played live at the World Scout Jamboree 2011 in Kristianstad (SE) in the presence of Their Majesties the King and the Queen of Sweden. 40,000+ young scouts from all over the world attended the show and 20,600+ people watched the live streaming on http://www.worldscoutjamboree.
August 5, 2011
DENIS O’REGAN, EUROPE “EUROPE LIVE LOOK AT EDEN” + DVD live + CD live (MINI, LARGE and LIMITED/SIGNED edition)
Amazon.de just cancelled all pre-orders for the earBOOK LIMITED edition, because of the wrong price they had on their page. Now take new orders because of that. So you can place again your order there, or to order it via EMP.
August 3, 2011
JOE BONAMASSA was the guest star at the EUROPE show in Stockholm (SE). He has joined the band during “Doghouse”, performing an amazing duet with John during the guitar solo.
http://europethebandblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/europe-and-joe-bonamassa-clip-stockholm.html
July 23, 2011
Message from the band Europe: Thinking of our friends and fans in Norway. Stay Safe. /Europe
July 1, 2011
DENIS O’REGAN, EUROPE “EUROPE LIVE LOOK AT EDEN” + DVD live + CD live (MINI, LARGE and LIMITED/SIGNED edition)
New delivery date: AUGUST 10-16, 2011
AMAZON.DE
June 24, 2011
Message from the band Europe about the new DVD: Thanks go out to our loyal supporters for making this a day of celebration! Our “Balls ‘n’ Banners” DVD is now at number 1 in the Swedish charts, and you just can’t beat the feelin’! We got the best fans in the world… See you on the road soon, /Europe
May 27, 2011
DENIS O’REGAN, EUROPE “EUROPE LIVE LOOK AT EDEN” + DVD live + CD live (MINI, LARGE and LIMITED/SIGNED edition): AUGUST 5, 2011
This August Europe are set to release a special edition 140-page coffee-table book, with pictures following the band on their latest continental tour, as seen through the lens of legendary rock photographer Denis O’Regan. The book will be offered in 2 sizes: a large “Earbook” and a “Earbook mini”. The large format book will include the studio album “Last Look at Eden”, a live CD recorded in London, Warsaw and Stockholm and also a DVD with footage shot live at the iTunes festival in London. The mini book will include a mini photobook, the live audio CD and DVD only.
First 500 copies will be personally signed by all the band members. Pre-order it here: AMAZON.DE
May 22, 2011
New delivery date for:
EUROPE LIVE “BALLS ‘N’ BANNERS” DVD + CD LIVE (NORMAL and BLUE-RAY) : JUNE 15, 2011
First 300 copies will be signed by the band. Pre-order it here: BENGANS.SE
March 17, 2011
EUROPE LIVE “BALLS ‘N’ BANNERS” DVD + CD LIVE OUT MAY 25, 2011
First 300 copies will be signed by the band.
To pre-order it, go to BENGANS.SE
EUROPE LIVE LOOK AT EDEN + CD LIVE + DVD LIVE OUT APRIL 7, 2011 (delayed. New delivery date: May 6, 2011)
First 500 copies will be signed by the band.
To pre-order it, go to AMAZON.DE
February 10, 2011
BALLS ‘N’ BANNERS DVD + CD LIVE OUT OCTOBER 2011
Swedish hard rockers Europe are set to film the entirety of their London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire concert on Saturday February 19th. The concert will be released on DVD and Blu -ray in October 2011, and will also include a bonus live CD. The London concert is part of Europe’s “Balls ’N’ Banners” UK tour which kicks off at the Glasgow O2 ABC on Thursday February 17th. The forthcoming DVD release will also include behind-the-scenes footage, including rehearsals and backstage banter filmed during the rest of the dates on the rest of the UK tour.
Source: STEREOBOARD
February 7, 2011
Announcement from the band
No words can describe how sad we feel hearing the news that Gary Moore has passed away. We can’t believe it! It’s a total shock! He was one of our biggest influences both as a guitarist and a song writer. Our thoughts and feelings now go to his family and close friends.
Joey, John, John, Mic, Ian
November 5, 2010
On November 20th at 8:30 pm (ET – Eastern Time, GMT -5:00) Eurochannel will premiere a music special
featuring Europe’s celebrated live “Almost Unplugged” performance. Eurochannel is available in USA, Canada, Latin America, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique. Details and airing times of the programs can be found on Eurochannel website after selecting the correct time zone: EUROCHANNEL.COM
Besides, a special EUROPE CONTEST is organized online until the 30th of November with their latest albums and exclusive T Shirts to win.
Event Timeline (ET – Eastern Time, GMT -5:00):
Saturday, 20 Nov 2010, 20:30 – 22:00
Sunday, 21 Nov 2010, 03:00 – 04:30, 12:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 19:00, 21:00 – 22:30
Monday, 22 Nov 2010, 06:30 – 08:00
Friday, 26 Nov 2010, 19:00 – 20:30
Saturday, 27 Nov 2010, 05:00 – 06:30, 09:00 – 10:30
Wednesday, 01 Dec 2010, 13:00 – 14:30
Thursday, 09 Dec 2010, 12:30 – 14:00
Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010, 12:00 – 13:30
Wednesday, 15 Dec 2010, 07:30 – 09:00
Monday, 27 Dec 2010, 22:30 – 00:00
Tuesday, 28 Dec 2010, 06:30 – 08:00, 14:30 – 16:00
October 23, 2010
Yesterday, October 22, John Norum featured as special guest during Joe Bonamassa’s concert
at Lisebergshallen, Gothenburg (SE). Here you can find a couple of videos:
VIDEO 1 – VIDEO 2
ALBUMS – PLAY YARD BLUES – COLLABORATIONS – FEATURINGS
I’ve just ordered the “Live look at Eden” earbook. The limited edition.
The cover is great : So you know what ? I hope it’ll be for true a real “look at Eden” !!!