MARK RONSON
TO PERFORM WITH DURAN
DURAN
AT EDINBURGH CASTLE
DURAN DURAN have
today confirmed that MARK RONSON will make a guest appearance with them at their forthcoming concert at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday 16th July, 2009.
The
Edinburgh Castle show, along with DURAN DURAN's appearance at Lovebox two days later, are the band's
only two UK dates this year, as they continue writing and recording material
for their new album.
The
collaboration between Ronson and DURAN DURAN this summer follows a stunning
performance they did at La Cigale, in Paris, last June, for which Ronson
reworked songs from across the band's catalogue into a giant, one hour
‘megamix' that they then performed live together.
The
spectacular French show was hailed by critics as a "stunning" and "inventive"
musical collaboration, following which it seemed clear that the two parties
would work together again. Citing the show as "one of the most surreal moments
and definitely one of my highlights..." Ronson said "Duran Duran were my
favourite band when I was a kid." Such mutual respect between the immensely
talented musician/DJ/producer and pop legends, Duran Duran, flourished into a
writing and recording partnership that has resulted in Ronson working on DURAN DURAN's follow up album to Red Carpet Massacre (which is set for
completion later this year).
Working
between two different studios in London, Ronson has already spent several weeks
with the band, and for one of the new tracks invited Kaiser Chiefs principal
songwriter Nick Hodgson to collaborate.
With
sales of more than 70 million records,
no less than five major lifetime achievement awards (MTV VMA's Q Magazine, The Brits, Ivor Novello, Spanish Onda's), 30 UK Top 30 hits, 18 US
Top 30 hits and an extensive catalogue of timeless
songs, Duran Duran continue to push the boundaries, finding interesting
collaborations in both music, art and fashion. Working with Mark Ronson is a
natural next step for a band who continue to challenge themselves with each new
phase of their career. Details of Ronson's appearance with DURAN DURAN are
being kept under tight wraps, but festival organizers say that fans will be
enthralled and delighted with these unique and special performances.
Supporting
DURAN DURAN in Edinburgh will be BRIT Award-winning FLORENCE & THE MACHINE.
Tickets
for Edinburgh Castle are available ONLINE or by calling 0871 220 0260
(tickets
not available from Edinburgh Castle)
AND
FOR EDINBURGH CASTLE CONCERTS
Fraser Smith -- f[email protected]
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