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Placebo looks for fans to star in video for “Running Up That Hill”
By Patrick Luce Apr 1, 2007, 15:44 GMT
Glammy, druggy, androgynous: the guitar-hefting trio Placebo has rarely left its aesthetic cornerstones vague. With a title like Meds, they\'ve no intention of doing so in 2006. "Baby, did you forget to take your meds?" is the opening chorus, sung with an endearing, scared soft-wrap by the Kills\' Alison Mosshart – perhaps an ironically simple little question given singer Brian Molko\'s oft-declared dope fascination. Following the band\'s 2004 hits collection, ...more
For the upcoming video for Placebo's new single, "Running Up That Hill," from their critically-acclaimed new album, ‘Meds,’ Capitol Music Group is partnering with Motionbox for an exciting new music video, starring YOU. The new Placebo video will be a montage of Placebo's fans singing "Running Up That Hill."
"This is a great opportunity to get the fans involved in one of our videos!" said the members of Placebo. "Knowing our fans, as visually diverse as they are, we expect some very creative feedback!! Could make very interesting viewing! We look forward to it!"
Placebo's fans will submit video using Motionbox, the premiere personal video sharing service. Fans will upload videos at www.motionbox.com/placebo. The band is asking fans to submit single-camera shots of them singing their new single, "Running Up That Hill," sung in its entirety; with the deadline for submissions being April 6th.
"We are very excited to be working with Capitol Music Group," said Chris O'Brien, Motionbox's CEO & Co-founder. "Our technology will help further solidify the relationship between Placebo and their fans and we look forward to many upcoming promotions of this type."
'Meds' is now available at Amazon. Visit the music database for more information and a complete track listing.
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