Duran Duran, new album w/ Justin Timberlake

**jen.n** · 10-01-2007, 01:58 PM

Does anyone follow them anymore? Just wondering.

They are releasing a new album and performing in New York for two weeks.

In an unprecedented move, British superstars, Duran Duran, have today confirmed that they will play nine shows on Broadway over a two week period in celebration of the launch of their upcoming album, RED CARPET MASSACRE, which will be released November 13 on Epic Records.

Marking the first time that any band has undertaken such an extended run on a Big Apple stage, Duran Duran are developing a unique show that will see them performing not only their innumerable hits from the past 29 years but also the whole of their new record and a special electro set that promises to delight their loyal army of fans.

Performing for over two hours a night on November 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12 at the Barrymore Theatre on 47th Street and Broadway, band members Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor will take audiences in this historic thousand-capacity venue on a musical journey, presenting their new record in its entirety, as well as classics such as ‘Rio’, ‘Save A Prayer’, Hungry Like The Wolf’ and ‘Ordinary World’, with magnificent production values and a completely new stage show. These concerts will be the band’s first dates in support of their exciting new release, which they have worked on over the past year with Justin Timberlake and top producers Timbaland and Nate ‘Danja’ Hills.

http://www.duranduran.com/main.html

**Bobby's Angel** · 10-01-2007, 05:36 PM

Me, Me, Me!!!

Thanks Jen, I wonder if they will play any dates in the UK??

**Mayor Gregory** · 10-01-2007, 05:38 PM

Saw them front row years back, very loud and impressive live

**mztx71** · 10-01-2007, 05:40 PM

Still lurve the Duranies!

**Bobby's Angel** · 10-01-2007, 05:44 PM

I've seen them about 7 or 8 times, was a big Duranie in my younger days.........used to sit outside Simon's house every Saturday......

**jen.n** · 10-01-2007, 07:38 PM

They still look pretty good to me in their promotional pic

I might just be getting old though

**PT Freakin' G** · 10-01-2007, 07:40 PM

Danja worked on Gimme More, as did Timbaland's colleague Keri Hilson. Plus Justin Timberlake, eh? They should be pumping out some great music, then!

**Mayor Gregory** · 10-01-2007, 07:52 PM

... yes it's nice when the core material is there in the first place,
and Duran still write good stuff, and play their own instruments, like Brit... oh

**Bobby's Angel** · 10-01-2007, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by jen.n

They still look pretty good to me in their promotional pic

I might just be getting old though

Roger is still a hunny....

**mztx71** · 10-01-2007, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Bobby's Angel

Roger is still a hunny....

Roger was always my hunny!

Although to be honest not aged too well, now John Taylor has aged VERY well!

**jen.n** · 10-01-2007, 08:36 PM

Simon changes so much, depending on his weight, which seems to fluctuate a lot.

**Barbara Fan** · 10-01-2007, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by jen.n

Simon changes so much, depending on his weight, which seems to fluctuate a lot.

we called him Fat Simon when i was at school!! preferred John Taylor myself but was more of a Spandau Ballet fan!

never seen them in concert but liked most of their 80s stuff! (and the videos)

**Bobby's Angel** · 10-01-2007, 09:43 PM

I think that Roger looks 'distinguised' now - JT looks good considering what he has been through......Simon is just Simon.....hard to believe that they are all nearly pushing 50! In fact I think Simon is 49 or 50 on the 27th of this month. He is the oldest member of the band anyway.
Glad they reformed - paved the way for Take That and the Spice Girls etc!

And Nick STILL wears too much make up!

**Bobby's Angel** · 10-01-2007, 09:45 PM

Fav Duran song?

I have lots of favs, but up in the top 5 would have to be -

Ordinary World
Friends of Mine
Save a Prayer
Careless Memories
The Chaffueur

Ok, so I like most of their tunes!!

**mztx71** · 10-01-2007, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bobby's Angel

Fav Duran song?

I have lots of favs, but up in the top 5 would have to be -

Ordinary World
Friends of Mine
Save a Prayer
Careless Memories
The Chaffueur

Ok, so I like most of their tunes!!

Mines the Bond theme A View To A Kill followed by Planet Earth and then Wild Boys.

**jen.n** · 10-01-2007, 10:29 PM

My faves were earlier:

Planet Earth
Girls on Film
Rio
Hungry like the wolf
the Chauffeur

their later stuff:
Skin Trade
Ordinary World
Do You Believe In Shame?
Electric Barbarella

I liked the music the members did as "Arcadia"

"Election Day"
"Goodbye Is Forever"

... and as "The Power Station"

"Some Like It Hot"
"Get It On (Bang A Gong)"

**jen.n** · 10-01-2007, 11:13 PM

The "behind the scenes" video:

http://musicbox.sonybmg.com.au/?bcpi...tid=1184669434

**Bobby's Angel** · 10-02-2007, 06:45 AM

Did you see the tour back in 83 when the album 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' came out? It was amazing. They had this big screen above the stage with a huge Tiger's head on it, and before the show started they kept on playing 'Tiger Tiger'. Then suddenly, lights go down, crowd goes into a frenzy and all you hear behind the curtains is 'Please, please tell me now'! Curtains go back and Simon jumps onto to main stage....
Electric, and I mean ELECTRIC!!! I have yet to exprerience that same feeling ever again at a live concert.
When I saw them a couple of years ago, they haven't lost it either!

**Bobby's Angel** · 10-02-2007, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by jen.n

My faves were earlier:

Planet Earth
Girls on Film
Rio
Hungry like the wolf
the Chauffeur

their later stuff:
Skin Trade
Ordinary World
Do You Believe In Shame?
Electric Barbarella

I liked the music the members did as "Arcadia"

"Election Day"
"Goodbye Is Forever"

... and as "The Power Station"

"Some Like It Hot"
"Get It On (Bang A Gong)"

How about 'Come Undone'?
Another good one too.