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Elvis Presley’s Personal Notes Revealed For The First Time In New “Graphic Elvis” Digital App For Today’s 35th Anniversary

Artwork from an Elvis Presley story by Stan Lee

Newly released app shares never before seen notes, memorabilia and reflections by Elvis, combined with original artwork and short stories from acclaimed graphic novel writers and authors!

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) August 16, 2012

“Graphic Elvis: The Interactive Experience,” is a new interactive digital book app from Liquid Comics, created under license from Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

With a release date timed to celebrate the life and legacy of Elvis Presley on the 35th anniversary of his passing on August 16, 2012, the digital book app features for the first time, a number of Elvis’ handwritten personal notes and reflections written in the margins of his personal book collection at Graceland.

The notes reveal rare insights into the inner workings of the legendary music icon, showing his deep spiritual quest and exploration of the mystical. Elvis shared his passion to seek out the deeper mysteries of life commenting, “All I want to know is the truth, to know and experience God. I’m a searcher, that’s what I’m all about…”

In a section of the interactive app called “The Searcher,” readers can zoom in and explore selected pages from Elvis’s books with doodles, words, numerological notes and handwritten phrases with sayings such as:

“God loves you, but he loves you best when you sing”

“O Lord thy sky is so great and my plane is so small”

“If one can’t give what they have and share then they will always be empty”

Artwork from the Graphic Elvis Interactive App

In another section of the app called “The Legend,” rare photos and memorabilia from the archives at Graceland in Memphis are showcased, including Elvis’ signed boxing gloves from Muhammad Ali; a letter from Douglas Fairbanks inviting Elvis to London to perform for the royalty of England; and sketches of Elvis’ wardrobes by his longtime designer Bill Belew.

Elvis shared the impact of comic books on his life in his famous acceptance speech for the 1971 Top Ten Outstanding Men of America award. “When I was a child ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books and I was the hero of the comic book…so every dream that I’ve dreamed has come true a hundred times.”

Honoring Presley’s love of comic books, each section of the app is interweaved with original artists renditions of Elvis in imagined scenarios as well as short stories and animations by acclaimed graphic novel creators, including Stan Lee (co-creator of the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man).

Stan Lee commented on his participation of the book by saying, “What a thrill it is for me to be included in a book celebrating the life of Elvis Presley. I remember the time I first saw him on TV, when he burst upon the music scene like a blazing comet. I remember his indescribably rich voice, his incredible sense of rhythm, his magnificent range– from rock, to pop, to ballads and hymns. I remember the indescribably powerful impact he had on the youth of the nation– and the world. How lucky we were to have seen and heard him, because there was only one Elvis Presley, whose songs and whose memory will live forever.”

Stan Lee was joined by some of the most acclaimed graphic novel creators in the industry to portray the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in unprecedented visual styles. Graphic Elvis creators included, Paul Pope, Jimmy Palmiotti, John Cassaday, Paul Gulacy, Ryan Kelly, Greg Horn, Jeevan J. Kang, Jeff Spokes, John Higgins, Mukesh Singh, Steve Rude, Celia Calle, Dean Hyrapiet, Joe Petruccio, Joshua Dysart, Stan Goldberg, Saumin Patel, Tony Millionaire, Samit Basu, Chris Eliopoulos, Peter Bagge, Michael Avon Oeming, Keron Grant, Gilbert Hernandez and many more.

“Elvis Presley transcended every entertainment medium he touched, from music to movies to concerts, and now to graphic novels,” stated Liquid Comics Co-Founder & CEO, Sharad Devarajan. “We are honored to work with some of the most acclaimed creators in graphic fiction to commemorate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll on the 35th year anniversary of his death.”

Liquid Comics developed Graphic Elvis: The Interactive Experience, with mobile app developer, Pixo Entertainment. The app is now available for download across all iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android enabled devices. A free ‘lite’ version of the app features previews of various sections of the book as well as an animated short and a few pages of Elvis’s notes. The full app can be downloaded for a purchase of $9.99.

Graphic Elvis: The Interactive Experience App

In addition to the digital app, Liquid Comics has released an exclusive slipcase, hardcover, 12” x 12” record-album sized collector’s book, Graphic Elvis. The book, which is priced at $195 and limited to only 2,500 copies worldwide, is available with limited supplies from major online retailers and at http://www.GraphicElvis.com.

To Review “Graphic Elvis The Interactive Experience” digital app please email press(at)liquidcomics(dot)com

To download the “Graphic Elvis Interactive Experience” digital app visit:

For Apple: http://tinyurl.com/GraphicElvisapp

For Android: http://tinyurl.com/GraphicElvisappAndroid
To purchase the “Graphic Elvis Limited Hardcover Collectors Book” visit:

http://www.graphicelvis.com/

See larger image Graphic Elvis Limited Collector's Hardcover (Hardcover) By (author): Stan Lee, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Pope As seen on USA Today! Commemorating the 2012 35th anniversary of his death, Graphic Elvis is an illustrated homage to Elvis'' lifelong appreciation of comic books. In the same way comic books inspired Elvis, this book will enable today''s premiere comic book artists to find inspiration from Elvis'' treasured archives at Graceland, creating a unique visual experience for his millions of fans. Beyond original illustrations and stories, the book also features Elvis'' hand-written notes and reflections on life. List Price: $195.00 USD New From: $81.99 USD In Stock Used from: $83.95 USD In Stock

Alfred Music Publishing Celebrates 90 Years of Enduring Success in Educational Print Music Industry

Alfred Music Publishing celebrates 90 years of helping the world experience the joy of making music.

Alfred Music Publishing commemorates 90 years of helping the world experience the joy of making music. With nearly 100,000 active titles—totaling millions of educational music resources, methods, supplements, and sheet music collections stocked in music stores around the globe—a world-class author and artist roster, and more than 400 educational events and clinics conducted each year, Alfred continues to serve as the world’s largest educational music publisher.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 23, 2012

Alfred Music Publishing commemorates 90 years of helping the world experience the joy of making music. With nearly 100,000 active titles—totaling millions of educational music resources, methods, supplements, and sheet music collections stocked in music stores around the globe—a world-class author and artist roster, and more than 400 educational events and clinics conducted each year, Alfred continues to serve as the world’s largest educational music publisher.

Alfred Music Publishing’s history began in New York City, founded in 1922 by composer and musician Alfred Piantadosi. The company was then purchased in 1928 by Sam Manus, a violinist who provided mood music for silent films. Manus’ son, Morty, began his professional career in the late ’40s at Alfred—the place where he also met the bookkeeper’s daughter and wife to be, Iris. As Morty took the helm of the company in the ’50s, his focus was on educational music products, resulting in the production of successful instructional series for both recorder and guitar—including the title most noted then, and still a best-seller today—Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method. Morty continued to fuel Alfred’s dominance in educational music publishing by expanding into the school market in the ‘60s and ‘70s, introducing Alfred’s Basic Piano Library in 1982, and releasing the Accent on Achievement band method series in 1987.

Fast-forward 50 years from the first day that Morty took lead of the company, Alfred Music Publishing now extends its reach across the globe with seven offices around the world: Los Angeles headquarters; Miami, U.K., Germany, Singapore, and Australia offices; and the state-of-the-art distribution center in New York. Morty and Iris Manus are still a vital and active part of Alfred Music Publishing. “Music for me has been an extraordinary experience,” comments Morty. “It’s a business and it’s a joy, all at the same time. I met my wife there – it’s been a fascinating career so far!” Iris shares, “Music is our life, and we wish it on everyone because it’s a wonderful way to go through life—from listening to, and making, great music.”

To this day, Alfred is still a family-owned and operated business. In 1997 Steven and Ron Manus became co-owners, leading the charge into the next millennium. Alfred continued to expand under their leadership, with the purchase of Warner Bros. Publications in 2005, acquiring the rights to Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. and the EMI Catalogue Partnership. Through this deal, Alfred gained the print rights of legendary publishers such as M. Witmark & Sons, Remick Music Corp., and T.B. Harms, Inc. Among the EMI holdings are the Robbins and Leo Feist catalogs, plus film music from United Artists, MGM, and 20th Century Fox. Alfred also acquired educational power brands as a result of the deal, including Suzuki, Belwin, and many others. During the mid-to-late 2000s, Alfred also acquired the print rights to A-list artists like Led Zeppelin, Journey, Rush, and Bruce Springsteen, in addition to ABKCO Music, Inc., publisher of The Rolling Stones. Alfred also established distribution deals with BBE Sound, TASCAM, Mighty Bright, Ultimate Support, and many other music gear and equipment manufacturers. Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, the original girl guitar company launched in 2000 by President and Founder Tish Ciravolo, entered into co-ownership with Alfred in 2003. Daisy Rock Girl Guitars’ continues to help girls play guitar and enjoy music—a mission very much in sync with Alfred’s.

Alongside this growth, Alfred’s forward-thinking has led to the release the first-ever customizable instrumental methods Sound Innovations for Concert Band and String Orchestra, as well as new media educational apps such as Music for Little Mozarts and iChord Guitar for Androidtm and Apple® devices.

In 2009 Ron Manus became CEO and sole owner of Alfred. A valued employee since 1988, Ron is propelling the company to new heights and is involved in the company’s daily activities. In his first year as CEO, Ron launched the Alfred Cares initiative, renewing Alfred’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact. In 2011, Ron oversaw the company’s partnership with the world renowned video game publisher Nintendo®, resulting in the release of Super Mario Bros.TM and The Legend of ZeldaTM sheet music series, for the first time in the USA.

From the modest Tin Pan Alley pop song catalog and music for silent films to many of today’s flagship and award-wining educational music publications and e-publications ported for tomorrow’s digital devices, Alfred Music Publishing takes great pride in its legacy and looks onward toward constant innovation in educational music products with 20/20 vision. Ron Manus shares:

“Alfred has been helping people experience the joy of making music for 90 years. For a company filled with avid music lovers who serve musicians of all types with the finest educational materials, that is quite a noble and proud legacy to be a part of. As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we smile on our past as we look to the future. Alfred continues to create the great educational products people have grown to expect from us, and we also remain on the cutting edge of innovation in music education with Sound Innovations, the world’s first customizable method, eBooks, interactive learning tools, and imaginative multimedia. We wouldn’t have achieved so much in these 90 years without the spirit and hard work from Alfred’s staff, authors, editors, composers, and partners. We are incredibly privileged to work with such talent to help people learn, teach, and play music.”

To view Alfred Music Publishing’s 90th Anniversary commemorative video, visit http://youtu.be/9GGwkikXj6E.

To learn more about Alfred Music Publishing and its catalog of educational and popular artist print music, visit alfred.com.

ABOUT ALFRED MUSIC PUBLISHING
Alfred Music Publishing is the world’s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument, style, and difficulty level. Alfred’s home office is located in Los Angeles, with domestic offices in Miami and New York as well as offices around the world including Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Since 1922, Alfred Music Publishing has been dedicated to helping people learn, teach, and play music. Alfred currently has over 90,000 active titles. Alfred represents a wide range of well-known publications—from methods like Alfred’s Basic Guitar, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Premier Piano Course, Sound Innovations, and Suzuki, to artists like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Green Day, Michael Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Eagles, Cole Porter, and George and Ira Gershwin, to brands like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Billboard.

In addition to its own titles, Alfred distributes products from over 50 companies, including Belwin, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, Dover Publications, DW Drums, Faber Music, Highland/Etling, Kalmus, National Guitar Workshop, Penguin, TASCAM, Ultimate Support, and WEA.

Great Apps for your Android Device

Live365 Radio App on Android Market

It seems that in today’s wild wired world of smartphones and tablets, there’s an app for almost everything, and connecting to your favorite internet radio station is no exception. TBird’s Radio Network would like to share with you our absolute favorite apps for doing just that.

While I’m sure some of you may already know about these apps, others may not. They have been around for awhile but we really havn’t visited the topic or blogged about it all that much. Today, we solve that and list our two favorites.

First, there’s the Live365 app for Android. There was a time when you had to be a Live365 VIP to utilize their smartphone app, this is no longer true.  Keep in mind you’ll still get the occasional ad upon connecting, but you’ll be enjoying your favorite station in no time.

To avoid the ads completely, simply become a Live365 VIP by clicking here.  Becoming a Live365 VIP   not only helps eliminate ads, it helps us hold down our broadcasting costs, which is always a good thing!

You can read the complete description and see screenshots on the Android Market by clicking here.

Click this link to watch the video:  Live365 Free Internet Radio App for Android

TuneIn Radio Logo

Last but not least, is the TuneIn Radio app, also available on the Android Market. While TuneIn Radio also sports a pro version of the app for only $0.99, the focus today is on the free version.

The newest version of TuneIn (5.3) includes Car Mode, which lets you listen to your favorite music, sports and news simply by speaking a command into your Android phone or tablet.

You can read the complete description and see screenshots on the Android Market by clicking here.

Click this link to watch the video:  Introducing TuneIn Car Mode for Android

Both apps are complete gems and completely free. Download them today and plug in your headphones. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Once installed, you can tune us in by simply opening up the app, clicking on the search function, and typing in the first five letters of our name, tbird. Once you’ve located us and began listening, make our station a preset for easy push button access the next time around. Enjoy!

Live365 Announces Release of Independent Artist Broadcasting Package

Live365, the world’s most diverse internet radio network and provider of premier broadcasting services, announces the release of their independent artist broadcasting package, “IndiePro”. This customized broadcasting package is a low cost solution for independent musicians looking to promote their music to millions of people across the globe.

We are excited to provide a broadcasting package that directly serves the needs of independent musicians everywhere,” said Jason Stoddard, Director of Pro Broadcasting.

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Live365, the world’s most diverse internet radio network and provider of premier broadcasting services, announces the release of their independent artist broadcasting package, “IndiePro”. This customized broadcasting package is a low cost solution for independent musicians looking to promote their music to millions of people across the globe.

The “IndiePro” broadcasting package includes 24/7 station streaming (live or from a playlist), distribution across multiple platforms, shareable player for social networks and websites, and placement of songs in Live365’s music library. Inclusion in the library means thousands of Live365 broadcasters have the option to add independent artists music to their playlists for added promotional value. Musicians who sign up for the “IndiePro” broadcasting package will gain maximum exposure from Live365’s distribution channels including Live365.com, iTunes Radio, TiVo, Roku, Amazon Kindle Fire, Android and iPhone mobile devices, and more.

“We are excited to provide a broadcasting package that directly serves the needs of independent musicians everywhere,” said Jason Stoddard, Director of Pro Broadcasting. “Since 1999 Live365 has embraced the promotion of both independent musicians and broadcasters, and we look forward to helping promote quality unsigned musicians”.

To learn more about the independent artist broadcasting package call 1.800.294.4777 x123 or send an email to: pro(hyphen)broadcast(at)live365(dot)com

About Live365, Inc.
Live365, Inc. is a pioneer in Internet radio and broadcasting, having broadcast continuously since 1999. The Live365 radio network reaches millions of listeners worldwide, offering greater breadth and depth of high-quality streaming music, talk, and audio than any other network. Featuring 250+ genres of music produced by 5,000+ broadcasters and music tastemakers from over 150 countries, Live365 boasts a roster of artists and radio producers ranging from Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny, and Jethro Tull, to commercial and public radio stations, to individual DJs who program stations in every musical style.

Live365’s end-to-end broadcast platform empowers individuals and organizations alike by giving them a “voice” to reach audiences around the globe. Through easy-to-use tools and services as well as royalty coverage, anyone with a computer and Internet connection can create his or her own Internet radio station and reach a global audience with minimal cost and effort.