At
the launch of his “Digital Album” in London, Wyman “ The
“Quiet Stone”, commented “we’ve been aware for some time
that new digital technologies and downloading of MP3 files
on the Internet represent a seismic event for the music
industry. But up to now it’s been hard to see how we could
release our music globally in the new format and at the
same time protect ourselves from the piracy problem. The
“Bill Wyman MP3 Player” totally solves this problem. I’m
very excited about this – in fact my mind is reeling from
the possibilities.”
The Special Edition Album to be released on Wyman's Ripple
Records label has been compiled by Karen Kearne-Moxey
and Terry Taylor and comprises previously un-released
material together with live performances of highly acclaimed
supergroup "Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings", featuring talents
such as Eric Clapton, Georgie Fame, Gary Booker, Peter
Frampton and Eurthymics vocalist Beverly Skeete.
An attractive Special Edition Box the size of a CD case
contains the tiny pre-recorded chip and the MP3 Player
- in effect a self-playing album. Although only about
the size of a postage stamp the tiny chips deliver better
than CD quality music when used with the MP3 Player, which
has no moving parts and gives up to 2 hours playing time.
As a “worlds first” it is sure to become much sought after
by collectors.
MP3.Ltd Founder and CEO, New Zealander Grenville Lee confirmed
that the MP3 Player would change the face of the music
industry, stating: “until now music downloaded from the
Internet had two major problems - convenience for the
user and copyright for the artist. There is just too much
poor quality material out there on the Internet, no one
is exercising quality control, and sifting through it
is a chore most people won’t be bothered with. The Major
Artists have been holding back from releasing their material
on the Internet for fear of losing control. We’ve solved
the whole thing with our MP3 Player.” |
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Lee
went on to say “Working with Bill has been an absolute
pleasure. He represents the best of the history of Rock
– combining an encyclopaedic knowledge of its roots with
a supremely talented group of musicians. I love it, but
even better, my kids love it. I think musical quality
always unites the generations. He’s also a pretty shrewd
businessman!”
The MP3 Internet Delivery System developed by MP3 Ltd
uses the most advanced form of encryption and allows Album
Artwork and sleeve notes to be included. Although unlimited
copies can be made of the downloaded audio file, a unique
serial number is used to “unlock” the music. This is done
once per playing device when making payment via the Internet.
The system, originally developed by Phocis for software
giant Autocad to control software licensing has a further
benefit for Artists, by providing instant on-line access
to real-time reports of all Album sales and royalties
payments due.
The “Bill Wyman MP3 Player” which includes the Special
Edition “Rhythm Kings” Album recorded directly onto the
silicon chip will be on sale for £49.99 + VAT . It can
be ordered directly via the Internet from:
http://www.stickyfingers.co.uk
or
http://www.mp3.ltd.uk
The MP3 Chip Recorder as well as blank re-recordable
chips can also be purchased.
For further information, please contact either: Karen
Kearne-Moxey at Ripple Records on +44 (0) 207 352 5628
or Grenville Lee at MP3 Ltd UK on +44 (0) 207 351 3773
A limited number of MP3 Players are available for review.
Please call to arrange. |
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