Archive: December 2003
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December 31, 2003Bono sings like a girl"Some male and female singers have exactly the same voice, just shifted in pitch." DJ Danny Baker coined the phrase the "Seven Percent Solution" for the phenomenon as described by Brunel University engineer and designer Dan Lockton. What on earth are we on about? Check it out on Dan Lockton's audio projects page which includes many U2 examples and audio of Danny Baker discussing the U2 tracks with Bob Geldof.
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December 29, 2003Holiday Horse PlayContinuing a family tradition, Bono took his wife and children to Leopardstown Racecourse on St. Stephen's Day (Dec. 26) to enjoy the races and presumably place a few bets.
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December 29, 2003The Ubiquitous SingerAmong the books U2 fans can look forward to reading in the coming year is one that pokes fun of Bono's accessibility and visibility to the public. Everyone's Got a Bono Story, the debut novel from Irish journalist Anne Marie O'Connor, is a fictional comedy that centers on how everyone in Dublin has met Bono at one time or another. The book will be released on Gill & Macmillan's new imprint Tivoli in spring 2004. Continue Reading...
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December 25, 2003These City LightsAt the very bottom of our collective u2log.com Christmas stocking, we found this little excerpt of U2 performing Neon Lights, engineered by Richard Rainey. Another gift of love from us to you.
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December 24, 2003A Norwegian would…... but not the same. Kurt Nilsen represents Norway in the World Idol competition and he's doing a bloody good job of it too, thanks very much. He picked 'Beautiful Day' for the finale, but has sung both 'Stuck in a moment' and 'One' in the local Norwegian competition. Here's his interpretation of 'One'. Cause it's Christmas and we love you. Happy holidays from all of us at U2log.com.
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December 22, 2003Justin Rocks Their BodiesBono, Ali, Edge, and Guggi attended Justin Timberlake's private concert at Vicar Street in Dublin Saturday night. According to The Mirror, Bono and Edge joined Timberlake for a pint of Guinness after the show. Photos at Getty Images and ShowBiz Ireland.
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December 18, 2003More Cheers for Tears"Time Enough for Tears" has been nominated for a Golden Globe award in the category of Best Original Song. The awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles on January 25, 2004. "Time Enough for Tears" features on the "In America" score (Amazon.com).