Acclaimed Photographer Jesse Frohman Announces PledgeMusic Pre-order for New Book Kurt Cobain: The Last Session

Acclaimed photographer Jesse Frohman Announces  PledgeMusic Pre-order Kurt Cobain: The Last Session captures the iconic artist at a critical moment in his life and career in new, photographic,  cultural time capsule book     Acclaimed photographer Jesse Frohman has announced a PledgeMusic campaign for his upcoming book. KURT COBAIN: The Last Session (Thames & Hudson, November 1, 2014) is an experiential book that combines over a hundred of Frohman's photographs-many of which helped define Cobain's legacy-with revealing commentary and insights from two of pop culture's finest literary iconoclasts, writers Jon Savage (England's Dreaming: Sex Pistols and Punk Rock) and Glenn O'Brien (author of books on style and contributor to monographs on Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and other artists). Frohman chose to partner with PledgeMusic with a pre-order campaign so Nirvana fans can have unique access to the making of the book. Fans can receive exclusive items and experiences such as a limited edition litho print, an­ actual contact sheet from the famed shoot, a rare 20×24" Silver Gelatin Print made near to the date of the shoot, all the way up to a private photo shoot with the legendary Frohman.  To pledge support please visit www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jessefrohman   "Having had the privilege to see these photographs up close we are so glad that Jesse has taken the artist-to-fan route with an interactive pre-order for this iconic and historic book," said Benji Rogers, President and founder of PledgeMusic. In July 1993, Nirvana was the biggest band in the country, and Kurt Cobain was subject to an unprecedented, unasked-for level of fame and public scrutiny. In New York City to play the Roseland Ballroom and promote their new album In Utero, Nirvana consented to be photographed by Jesse Frohman-and Cobain gave a candid interview to punk historian Jon Savage-for an article in the London Observer. No one involved could know that less than a year later, Cobain would be dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It was one of the last photo shoots Nirvana ever did, and among the last interviews Cobain ever gave. Here, twenty years after his death, they're republished in full-including previously unpublished material-and bear witness to a pivotal moment in the history of rock'n'roll. New commentary from Frohman and Savage reveals what was going on behind the scenes that day, and an essay by pop culture maven Glenn O'Brien explores what Cobain and Nirvana meant to us then, and what their legacy will be. Frohman's insightful portraiture transcends the nature of celebrity photography.  The pictures are as humanizing as they are glorifying. Cobain appears as a goofily provocative rebel, with his vintage air force cap, Jackie O. sunglasses, and leopard jacket, while revealing a more depressing side of the life of a great artist dependent on drugs. Within the pages of KURT COBAIN: The Last Session, we see Cobain as he was just months before his death, by turns feral and refined, alone and goofing around with his band-mates, engrossed in his music, and always ambivalent about the spotlight. Savage's interview reveals an optimistic side of Cobain seemingly at odds with his public image, and particularly poignant as we look back on his life. About PledgeMusic PledgeMusic is the world's leading online, direct-to-fan music community, offering artists a unique way to engage their fans in the music making experience whilst interacting with PledgeMusic's global community of music fans. About the Author and Contributors Jesse Frohman is a New York-based photographer who has photographed a wide array of celebrities, including James Brown, Woody Allen, Diane Von Furstenberg, Philip Johnson, John Updike, The Strokes, and Josh Brolin, among others. His work has been featured in magazines as diverse as Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, V Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Interview, Rolling Stone, and Spin. Frohman's body of work is highly sought after, and has appeared in private collections, museum collections (including the Museum of Modern Art and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC) and in exhibitions in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Moscow. Jon Savage is a journalist and the author of England's Dreaming: Sex Pistols and Punk Rock and Teenage: The Creation of Youth Culture. Glenn O'Brien is a writer, editor and creative director. He has published books on style and monographs of Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and other artists. He has written for a range of publications, including Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Pub date: November 1, 2014 | ISBN: 9780500517642 $45.00 | Hardcover | 144 pp | 90 illustrations, 25 in color

IFP/CHICAGO PRESENTS "75 MINUTES WITH JOE SWANBERG" ON TUES., SEPTEMBER 23 (Chicago)

 

IFP/CHICAGO PRESENTS "75 MINUTES WITH JOE SWANBERG" ON TUES., SEPTEMBER 23 Chicago Tribune columnist Nina Metz hosts latest edition of popular conversation series  Chicago-based filmmaker Joe Swanberg is spending some time with IFP/Chicago and you're invited. On Tuesday, September 23, IFP/Chicago presents "75 Minutes with Joe Swanberg" at the Claudia Cassidy Theater in the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St., Chicago, IL, 60602). Doors open at 6:30PM, with the event beginning at 7:00PM. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP at http://www.ifpchicago.org/event/2014/9/23/ifpchicago-presents-75-minutes-with-joe-swanberg Chicago Tribune columnist Nina Metz hosts the latest edition of IFP/Chicago's acclaimed series of conversations with the well-known and emerging directors, screenwriters and technical experts of independent cinema. Previous editions of "75 Minutes With ..." have featured such filmmakers as John McNaughton, Neil LaBute, Rose Troche, Harold Ramis, Dylan Baker and Joe Chappelle. Joe Swanberg produces, directs, writes, edits, shoots and occasionally acts in film and television. His latest film, "Happy Christmas," premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was released on July 25, 2014 by Magnolia Pictures. His acclaimed 2013 feature "Drinking Buddies" debuted at SXSW. Both films were shot in and around Chicago, his home base. Nina Metz writes about TV, film and theater and has a Friday column called "Chicago Close-Up." Before joining the Tribune, she was a freelance writer for several years, as well as a news radio producer in both Chicago and New Orleans. "Joe has created some of the most entertaining, smart and heart-felt films in recent years. He has a great career and still lives and works in Chicago," says Carrie Holt de Lama, president of IFP/Chicago. "We're very excited that Joe is able to join us on September 23, and we're looking forward to hearing his stories about his work." About IFP/Chicago Independent Filmmaker Project/Chicago (IFP/Chicago, www.ifpchicago.org ) is a non-profit organization committed to the idea that independent film is an important art form and a powerful voice in society.  We provide resources, information and avenues of communication for independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film enthusiasts.  We encourage quality and diversity in independent production and assist filmmakers at all levels of experience in realizing their unique vision.  Our events include screenings, workshops, the "75 Minutes With ..." conversations and the IFP/Chicago Filmmakers Conference.  In addition, IFP/Chicago proudly sponsors the Chicago Underground Film Festival (www.cuff.org) which just celebrated its 21st year.

IFP/Chicago | P.O. Box 607246 | Chicago | IL | 60660

Updated Music Metadata Style Guide Unveiled!

 

MUSIC BIZ UNVEILS UPDATED MUSIC METADATA STYLE GUIDE   After taking the lead in the important conversation surrounding music metadata, Music Biz has introduced version 2.0 of its touchstone Music Metadata Style Guide, which provides a set of common naming conventions and data entry standards for companies to use when listing, ingesting, and managing digital music. By following these standards, artists, labels, and digital services can ensure that customers will be able to easily find, stream, share, and buy the tracks or albums they want. Compiled by Music Biz’s Digital Supply Chain and Operations Work Group, the updated document furthers the mission of the original, adding significant changes to standards for artists, albums, and tracks; providing more robust direction on DDEX standards; and adding Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai to the languages section. “We have consistently said that the Music Metadata Style Guide is a living document, and with technology moving forward at an incredible pace, it’s important that we continuously update our baseline standards to account for these advances,” said Robby Towns, Director of Digital Strategy and Community for the Music Business Association. “It’s our hope that the industry will look to this document whenever they have a question about how to list a particular artist, album, track, or any other digital audio file. Without consistent, high-quality data, innovation in the digital music space will suffer, and we must help ensure that doesn’t happen.” The original Music Metadata Style Guide was released during the first Music Industry Metadata Summit at the Music Biz 2013 conference. Version 2.0 is available for free and can be viewed at http://musicbiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/MusicMetadataStyleGuide-MusicBiz-FINAL.pdf . To provide feedback on this version of the Style Guide, click here .

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE!, Swings on THIRTEEN’s Great Performances, Friday, October 24 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS!

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE!,

Swings on THIRTEEN’s Great Performances,

Friday, October 24 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS

 

Brand new special presentation of PBS Arts Fall Festival features the collaboration between the two generation-spanning musical artists celebrating jazz music

 

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE! -- featuring an evening of classic jazz standards in both vocal duets and solo performances -- will air on THIRTEEN’s Great Performances, Friday, October 24 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS. (Check local listings

.)     

Taped at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall on July 28, each song was handpicked by the artists, and features classic selections from the Great American Songbook. At press time, the song roster is scheduled to include “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Lush Life,” “Anything Goes,” and the title track from their forthcoming album, “Cheek To Cheek.”

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE!  was filmed in front of a live audience of invited guests, many of whom were students involved in arts programs in NYC public schools.

The new special will air as part of the PBS Arts Fall Festival 2014. Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE! is supported by LG Electronics USA, the official sponsor.

With set and lighting design by Robert Wilson, the stars are joined by a 39-piece orchestra conducted by Jorge Calandrelli, soloists Chris Botti on trumpet and David Mann on tenor sax, and jazz musicians associated with both artists including members of Bennett’s quartet, Mike Renzi, Gray Sargent, Harold Jones and Marshall Wood, and Lady Gaga’s quintet, including Brian Newman, Paul Francis, Steven Kortyka, Michael Scott Ritchie, and Alex Smith.

                Award-winning director Robert Wilson’s signature works include King of Spain, Deafman Glance, The Life and Times of Joseph Stalin, and A Letter for Queen Victoria.  With Philip Glass, he created Einstein on the Beach. Following Einstein, Wilson worked with major European theaters and opera houses, creating Death, Destruction & Detroit and Death, Destruction & Detroit II; and the groundbreaking musical works The Black Rider and Alice.  His work in the operatic repertoire includes major productions of Parsifal, The Magic Flute, Madame Butterfly, and Lohengrin. Extensive retrospectives have been presented in Paris, Boston, Amsterdam, London, New York, Bilbao, and Seattle. 

“Cheek To Cheek,” the collaborative jazz album from Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, will be released on Streamline/Columbia/Interscope Records on Tuesday, September 23. The debut song from the album, Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” was recently released on iTunes and hit #1 on Billboard’s Digital Jazz Charts. 

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga first met backstage in 2011 after the two performed at the Robin Hood Foundation gala in New York City and Bennett asked Lady Gaga to sing a duet with him on his Duets II album that he was beginning to record.   “The Lady is A Tramp” was the result of that endeavor and conversations began about collaborating on a jazz project.  

Recently, Bennett and Gaga surprised the student body at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, a New York City public arts high school founded by Tony Bennett, when they spoke and performed for the school on the last day of classes in June.  Lady Gaga surprised the Montreal Jazz Festival audience by joining Bennett on stage when he was performing at the famed jazz festival in July.

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE! is produced by THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET.  With set design and lighting by Robert Wilson. Directed by David Horn.  Mitch Owgang is producer; Phil Hack is line producer. For Great Performances, Bill O’Donnell is series producer and David Horn is executive producer. 

Great Performances is funded by the Anne Ray Charitable Trust, the Irene Diamond Fund, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Rosalind P. Walter, The Agnes Varis Trust, The Starr Foundation, the Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, and PBS.   

Visit Great Performances Online at www.pbs.org/gperf for additional information about this and other programs.

 

 

 

About WNET

As New York’s flagship public media provider and the parent company of THIRTEEN

and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, WNET brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to over 5 million viewers each week. WNET produces and presents such acclaimed PBS series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, PBS NewsHour Weekend, Charlie Rose and a range of documentaries, children’s programs, and local news and cultural offerings available on air and online. Pioneers in educational programming, WNET has created such groundbreaking series as Get the Math, Oh Noah! and Cyberchase and provides tools for educators that bring compelling content to life in the classroom and at home. WNET highlights the tri-state’s unique culture and diverse communities through NYC-ARTS

 

, Reel 13, NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams and MetroFocus, the multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York region. WNET is also a leader in connecting with viewers on emerging platforms, including the THIRTEEN Explore iPad App where users can stream PBS content for free.

 

PBS Fall Arts Festival

The 2014 PBS Arts Fall Festival is an 11-week series hosted by Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and accomplished singer Kristin Chenoweth. This year’s Festival includes: Live From Lincoln Center

’s 40th anniversary season featuring “‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ In Concert With the New York Philharmonic” starring Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson, and “The Nance” starring Nathan Lane; “Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years”; “The Gershwins’® Porgy And Bess^sm From San Francisco Opera;  Great Performances “Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek LIVE!” and “Cats”; “Michael Feinstein at The Rainbow Room,” celebrating the reopening of the historic restaurant and nightclub; “Hitmakers,” an up-close look at the music industry’s resilience in the digital age; “Kristin Chenoweth: Coming Home,” featuring the star performing in her hometown of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and “A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen (w.t.)”, with music’s biggest names performing Springsteen’s biggest hits. The PBS Arts Festivals underscores PBS’ commitment to America’s best performing arts and gives millions of viewers a front-row seat and a backstage pass to great cultural programs. For more, please visit pressroom.pbs.org.

 

iStabilizer Announces The Perfect Selfie Creator – Monopod & Shutter Remote Bundle for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Action Photos!

iStabilizer Announces The Perfect Selfie Creator – Monopod & Shutter Remote Bundle for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Action Photos

ISTABILIZER ANNOUNCES THE PERFECT SELFIE CREATOR – MONOPOD & SHUTTER REMOTE BUNDLE   Patent-Pending Lightweight 1 Foot Monopod Extends Over 3 Feet with Bluetooth Shutter Remote to Take Selfie Photos & Videos without Reaching   No More Unflattering Selfies, No Extreme Close-ups, Cut off Heads, Facial Distortions, & Awkward Positions – Fit Everyone in for Group Shots Never Leave Yourself out of the Photo!   Great Holiday Gift for Selfie-Possessed Teens & Adults for Instagram, Twitter & Facebook Photos -- Works with Smartphones, GoPro, POV Action Cameras, iPod touch, Digital Cameras & Camcorders   iStabilizer™ www.istabilizer.com, the leader in universal lightweight compact tripods, steady cams, dollies, mounts, and remotes for smartphones, tablets, and digital and action cameras, announced today the iStabilizer Monopod and Shutter Remote Bundle -- the perfect selfie creator.  The patent-pending iStabilizer Monopod and Bluetooth Shutter Remote captures photo and video selfies and group shots that fit everyone in without cutting off heads, extreme close-ups, facial distortions/warping, awkward positions or missing photographer -- never leave yourself out of a family photo again!  Priced at only $59.95 (20% off as compared to buying each product separately at $74.90), the iStabilizer Monopod and Shutter Remote Bundle makes a great holiday gift for selfie-possessed teens and adults and creates the easiest, most flattering Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter selfies you’ve ever taken. Lightweight Monopod Collapses to 1 Foot for Portability -- Extends Over 3 Feet for Easy Reach & Unique Angles The  Monopod works with virtually all smartphones, Point-of-View (POV) action cameras, and other digital cameras and camcorders, including the GoPro, Countour, Drift, light camcorders, iPhones, Androids, Blackberrys, and iPods.  At only about 1 foot when collapsed weighing ½ lb. for easy portability when traveling, outdoors, and at events, the Monopod extends to over 3 feet for amazing selfies and unique angles, such as feet-level video, overhead, around corners and more.  The included adjustable universal iStabilizer Mount™ http://www.istabilizer.com/products/istabilizer-mount can also be used on any tripod with a standard ¼ x 20” camera. Bluetooth Shutter Remote The iStabilizer Shutter Remote completes the bundle as the ultimate companion for the Monopod.  The remote lets you snap steady photos and videos up to 35 feet away through Bluetooth 3.0 without reaching for the shutter.  It also can pause or play movies, activate Siri, start GPS navigation, change songs and adjust music volume. Tiny at only 1.38” x 3.56” x 0.38” and weighing 1 oz, the Shutter Remote works with the device’s included camera app or with any other app that uses the volume button to trigger the shutter.  Compatible with all iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch (Android coming soon), the Shutter Remote also works with all other Bluetooth Apple products (Macbook, iMac, Mac Mini). iStabilizer Monopod and Shutter Remote Bundle Features: Creates perfect photo and video selfies without cutting people off. More flattering selfies:  no distortion or extreme close-ups. Creates action shots with unique angles. Perfect for mobile journalism and travel photography. Makes great Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook self-portraits. Monopod is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, Android, Blackberry, GoPro and most digital cameras.  Shutter Remote is compatible with most Bluetooth devices:  iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and all other Bluetooth Apple products (Macbook, iMac, Mac Mini) – Android coming soon. Compact and light-weight, Monopod collapses to 1 foot and weighs just ½ lb. Monopod extends over 3 feet for extreme high and low angles. Remote controls shutter without reaching for steady photos. Remote controls music, videos, and other media. Remote activates Siri for hands-free driving for calls, music, navigation, and more. Remote controls slideshows using Keynote on Bluetooth-enabled Mac computers (does not work with Keynote on iOS). Included universal mount works with any device case. Mount also attaches to standard tripods equipped with a ¼ x 20” camera mount. Selfies Taken from a Distance Can Make You Look More Attractive & Trustworthy In addition to taking great selfies, the iStabilizer Bundle can help you take photos further away from your face, which can make you look more attractive, trustworthy and intelligent.  According to researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), close-up photo subjects taken too closely are judged to look less trustworthy, less competent, and less attractive.  “Until now, one factor has never been investigated:  the distance between the photographer and the subject. According to a new study, this turns out to make a difference.”  See Science Daily article at: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120926153030.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29 “The iStabilizer Monopod and Shutter Remote Bundle is a great tool for the amateur or professional photographer using their smartphone for video and photo selfies.  No more close up, in your face, half-head missing self-portraits.  The bundle provides the reach to get to that perfect angle to capture the moment in its entirety,” said Noah Rasheta, Founder & CEO, iStabilizer. Pricing & Availability Available immediately from http://www.istabilizer.com/products/istabilizer-monopod, the iStabilizer Monopod and Shutter Remote Bundle is priced at: $59.95 (normally $74.90 when purchased separately.)  For more information, see www.istabilizer.com, Monopod: http://www.istabilizer.com/products/istabilizer-monopod, Shutter Remote: http://www.istabilizer.com/products/shutter-remote-for-ios, Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/istabilizer, and Twitter:  https://twitter.com/istabilizer. About iStabilizer The leader in universal lightweight compact tripods, steady cams, dollies, mounts, and shutter remotes for smartphones, tablets, and digital cameras, iStabilizer helps amateurs and professionals alike turn ordinary camera work into extraordinary works of art.  iStabilizer creates professional, high quality photos, videos, and selfies.  Based in Park City, Utah, iStabilizer’s products include professional quality lightweight and compact tripods, dollies, steady cams mounts, and shutter remotes at consumer prices.  iStabilizer’s team of highly motivated creative individuals provide the highest level of product performance and service.   For more information, see www.istabilizer.com.   Videos: iStabilizer Monopod:  http://youtu.be/FuNTV3FTaNY All products:  http://youtu.be/ax5_XXIxRI0 Product Brochures: iStabilizer Monopod:  http://www.istabilizer.com/products/istabilizer-monopod iStabilizer Shutter Remote: http://www.istabilizer.com/products/shutter-remote-for-ios     Facebook Twitter Website Share Tweet Forward +1 Copyright © 2014 Thomas PR, All rights reserved.