CNN and Common Music Group are teaming up for a brand new tv collection set to premiere later this yr, with Fred Armisen serving as host. Whereas the present is at the moment untitled, it guarantees an unprecedented behind-the-scenes have a look at UMG’s large music archives, spotlighting legendary artists reminiscent of Nirvana, Weapons N’ Roses, and extra.
In accordance with a press launch, the collection will discover pivotal moments in popular culture, that includes the tales of iconic artists and songwriters who modified the course of music historical past.
UMG’s vaults — together with a extremely safe PA situated 220 ft underground in a former limestone mine in Boyers, Pennsylvania — maintain priceless artifacts like authentic recordings, grasp tapes, uncommon images, various album artwork, and unreleased performances. A lot of this stuff have by no means been seen or heard publicly.
Talking at UMG’s “Music Is Common” showcase, Armisen shared his pleasure concerning the mission: “I am honored and I am unable to wait to get began with this mission. I wish to transfer into that vault! I hope we get to dive in, deeper and deeper, into these recordings.”
He additionally expressed his private enthusiasm for the archives: “And I additionally wish to say that to Common Music Group that everytime you put out boxed units with the demos and every little thing on them, I purchase all of it! For actual, I purchase the LPs and CDs, as a result of I would like each collections. I am actually honored, and thanks a lot for having me — I am unable to wait to get began.”
The collection goals to offer followers a singular, archival-driven expertise, unearthing treasures from UMG’s assortment that span a long time of music historical past. Particulars concerning the premiere date and episode construction are anticipated to be introduced within the coming months.
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