C’est le 5 Avril 2004 que sera publié au format triple CD et double DVD le concert 46664, qui rappelons le contiendra la chanson « Whole Life » de Paul McCartney.
Nous vous livrons ci-dessous le communiqué officiel émanant du site de Paul.
The 46664 project that Paul contributed too and supported late last year has just announced the release of 3 live albums and a double DVD of the concert held in South Africa last November. For full details go to www.46664.com
Paul wrote and recorded ‘Whole Life’ with 46664 project leader Dave Stewart last October. The track is available for download on the 46664 site. No high street release date for the track is currently confirmed.
46664 Concerts selects Warner Music International as CD/DVD Worldwide Partner of 46664 All Star Concert Event hosted by Nelson Mandela in Cape Town on November 29th
3 CD Albums and Double DVD to Feature All Music Performed Live At 46664 Event
London and New York, 30 January 2004 ? 46664 Concerts and Warner Music International (WMI), today announced the companies have joined forces to bring the 46664 all star concert event, to CD and DVD 5 April 2004. The three CD albums and one double DVD will comprise the complete event, hosted by Nelson Mandela in Cape Town on 29th November 2003.
The three CDs, entitled ?46664 Part 1: African Prayer?, ?46664 Part 2: Long Walk to Freedom? and ?46664 Part 3: Amandla? feature many unique and exclusive artist collaborations.
The DVD will feature the entire 4½ hour concert together with a wealth of behind the scenes footage including a documentary of the making of the concert, interviews with many leading artists, statements by world leaders, 12 one-minute videos by some of the world?s leading contemporary visual artists and Nelson Mandela?s powerful, uplifting and dramatic address.
Dave Stewart who inspired the 46664 project said: « I am delighted that this groundbreaking music launch which has brought together the artist community worldwide will result in our delivering the entirety of 46664 event on both CD and DVD to audiences globally. »
JF Cecillon, 46664 co-producer with Jim Beach, said, ?We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Warners to release three CDs and double DVD. We are looking forward to working with them to build on the enormous success of the 46664 event and continue to raise awareness of the devastating effect that AIDS is having worldwide. We are confident that massive global sales will generate significant sums to support the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation?.
Jay Durgan, senior VP Marketing, WMI said: ?WMI are extremely excited to be able to participate in presenting this compelling event to the world. We look forward to having audiences worldwide, embrace this endeavour with the same level of enthusiasm and compassion as the numerous and gifted artists who made it all possible.?
Ray Still, President, Warner Vision International commented: « Warner Vision is pleased to participate in delivering one of the most memorable multi-artist concert live events which brought together a great family of artists on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. »
