¨ Rammstein - Mann Gegen Mann (Vince Clarke Remix)

As we reported earlier, new Rammstein single "Mann Gegen Mann" will include Vince Clarke remix of "Mann Gegen Mann". Now you have the opportunity to listen a 30 sec. sample of this mix. Click here to download it.

"Mann Gegen Mann" will be released in Germany this week (3rd March) on Maxi CD:

1. Mann Gegen Mann 3:51
2. Mann Gegen Mann (Popular Music Mix By Vince Clarke) 4:06
3. Mann Gegen Mann (Musensohn Remix By Sven Helbig) 3:12
4. Ich Will (Live At Festival De Nimes) (Video) 4:02

"Mann Gegen Mann" will also be released in UK 13th March on 2 track CD, CD Maxi and 12". CD Maxi have the same tracklist as the german edition i.e. also includes Vince Clarke remix:

CD Single:

1. Mann Gegen Mann (Album Version)
2. Rosenrot (Chris Vrenna Remix)

CD Maxi:

1. Mann Gegen Mann (Album Version)
2. Mann Gegen Mann (Vince Clarke Remix)
3. Mann Gegen Mann (Sven Helbig Remix)
4. Ich Will (Live At Festival De Nimes) (Video)

12":

1. Mann Gegen Mann (Album Version)
2. Rosenrot (Jagz Konner Remix)

"Mann Gegen Mann" flash card. "Mann Gegen Mann" info site.

Greg EIS - "Erasure Acoustic - North American Tour Dates":

Hello

This is an EIS Newsletter I'm sure quite a few of you have been waiting for!

¨ Erasure Acoustic - North American Tour Dates

Here are the North American tour dates for the 'Erasure Acoustic' tour:

Sat 06 May - Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
address: 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
web: http://www.ryman.com

Sun 07 May - Dallas, TX Lakewood Theatre
address: 1825 Abrams Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75214
web: http://www.lakewoodtheater.com

Mon 08 May - Houston, TX Cullen Theater at Wortham Center
address: 501 Texas, Houston, TX 77002
web: http://www.houstontx.gov/worthamcenter

Wed 10 May - Los Angeles, CA Ford Amphitheatre
address: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068
web: http://www.fordamphitheater.org

Thu 11 May - San Francisco, CA Herbst Theatre
address: 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
web: http://sfwmpac.org/herbst/ht_index.html

Sat 13 May - Seattle, WA Showbox Theater
address: 1426 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
web: http://www.showboxonline.com

Mon 15 May - Salt Lake City, UT JeannИ Wagner Theatre
address: Rose Wagner Center, 138 West Broadway, Salt Lake City UT
web: http://www.arttix.org/cfml/venueInfo.cfm?vID=2593

Tue 16 May - Denver, CO Boulder Theater
address: 2032 14th St Boulder, CO 80302
web: http://www.bouldertheater.com

Thu 18 May - Chicago, IL Park West
address: 322 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614
web: http://www.parkwestchicago.com

Fri 19 May - New York, NY New York Society for Ethical Culture
address: 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
web: http://www.nysec.org

Tickets are **not** on sale yet - ticket availability and prices will be announced in a future EIS Newsletter.

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/tour/

Quite a few Erasure fans arrange to meet up with each other before live shows etc. Many such meet ups are initiated via the Erasure Forum - have a read of the "Erasure Acoustic (2006)" section if you would like to meet up with other fans:

http://www.erasureforum.com/viewforum.php?f=23

(seperate forum registration required)

¨ 'Union Street' - 'Home' Audio Clip

As we edge closer towards the release of 'Union Street' album, another 60 sec clip escapes from the vaults!

This week it's the turn of 'Home' - and this 'Union Street' version is a beautiful re-interpretation of the song that originally appeared on the 'Chorus' album. Trust me - a mere 60 sec clip can not do this song justice! (as you may have guessed, this song is a particular favourite of mine).

As always the audio clip is available in Real and Windows Media formats via the following page:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/albums/unionstreet.html

¨ 'Union Street' And 'Boy' Artwork

The artwork for 'Union Street' and 'Boy' can be viewed within the EIS News section:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/news/

¨ Mute Bank eBay Store - STUMM75 & XL12MUTE109

A couple of copies of the early vinyl pressings of "Wild!" (complete with a bonus 12" of the "Blue Savannah" Der Deutsche Mixes 1&2 (XL12MUTE109)) were found in the Mute warehouse this week - and are available to buy via the Mute Bank eBay store.

Each copy is going for sale one at a time over the next couple of working days, so I can't give you a link to each item - however the following link lists all of the Mute Bank items currently on sale:

eBay: http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellers...

Regards

Greg
Erasure Information Service

¨ "Boy" EP

Here is the artwork and full catalogue number for the new Erasure EP "Boy" which will be released 20th March.

CD5: 2006 UK (Mute; CD MUTE 359 / 00946-358260-2 9)

1. Boy
2. Cry So Easy
3. I Bet You're Mad At Me (Live BBC Radio Version)
4. Jacques Cousteau

¨ "Union Street" Article

A rather interesting article about forthcoming Erasure album "Union Street" in which almost every song from the album is described has been published at Mute's website. You can read it here.

¨ Andy Bell In "Kiki And Herb Reloaded"

Andy Bell have made an appearance in the new documentary called "Kiki And Herb Reloaded" in which the cabaret act Kiki and Herb share their past, present and future as they tour the UK. This movie is a mixture of live performance and celebrity interviews that reflect on Kiki and Herb's musical influences, fans, politics and family.

Apart from Andy, appearing in this movie are Deborah Harry (Blondie), Ana Matronic and Jake Shears (both from Scissor Sisters) to name a few.

This movie is directed by Michaline Babich, Chris Gallagher and Matt Gallagher and is not yet released on any formats.

¨ "Crazy" In Israel Chart

Andy Bell's solo single "Crazy" is still on air after nearly five months after it's release. This week it is at # 18 in Israel.

¨ New Wallpapers

Two brand new wallpapers has been added to the "Media" section (thanks to Truckdriver).

¨ I Say I Say I Say List Closing

Erasure's I Say I Say I Say mailing list closing Monday, February 20th 2006.

Message from the I Say I Say I Say moderator:

"The I Say closing is long overdue, as the technology is a bit outdated now, and traffic has dwindled considerably. Obviously everyone is posting over on the band's official forum.

When the Erasure fan club opened the forum awhile back, I had only meant the I Say list to overlap a bit during the transitional period. Time passed, things slowly quieted down on I Say, and it required very little maintenance. I had other commitments on my time, and I got a bit lax about closing I Say. I am only now finding the time to write this memo and make the necessary setting adjustments to the site.

I am leaving the archive up on the web so you can reference old messages. But the list will be closed to new messages.

Erasure's EIS fan club site provides e-mail updates with all current news about the band (sign-up required), plus an archive of past news/updates. Also photos, videos, sound clips, merchandise, and all sorts of goodies. And of course, a large forum with many well-organized categories.

Best wishes to everyone, it's been fun! See you over at the EIS site!"

Greg EIS - "'How Many Times' - Behind The Scenes Footage":

Hello

¨ 'How Many Times' - Behind The Scenes Footage

Further behind the scenes footage by Vince during the recording of 'Union Street' is available within the 'Features' section (and is titled "Behind The Scenes (Part III)).

This new footage features Andy singing 'How Many Times', and is available in Real Media and Windows Media formats.

How Many Times : http://www.erasureinfo.com/features/behindthescenes.html

(Please refresh the page within your browser)

¨ 'Union Street' Promo Artwork

The artwork for the 'Union Street' promotional CD (ACDSTUMM235) can be viewed within the 'News' section.

Greg
Erasure Information Service

¨ Brand New Andy Bell Interview

Brand new interview with Andy Bell out in this month's edition (issue 119) of the Positive Nation magazine. Positive Nation is the UK's HIV and sexual health magazine. It is published by the UKC - the UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS.

The interview is illustrated with some photos of Andy, one of them is the previously unseen photo together with Paul Hickey. Also, Andy is on the cover.

Andy revealing some interesting facts, such as:

- "We’re also doing an album of B-sides and have got an album of nursery rhymes coming out. I’m really looking forward to the ‘Frank Sinatra’ syndrome and feel my voice is suited to those 1940s style jazzy ballads."

- "We are going to have a civil partnership [with Paul] because I want to protect him from Inheritance Tax."

- "We’re re-releasing the 1990 Red, Hot & Blue album with me singing Cole Porter’s Too Darn Hot".

You can read the full interview here.

¨ Stuart Price Mentiones Erasure

Russian edition of the Elle magazine has published the article and interview with Madonna in it's february edition. It have the following lines:

"When he [Stuart Price] is asked if he is happy working with Madonna, he replies that, firstly, he have been working with her for already five years as a keyboardist and sound engineer on her tours and secondly, he never was a Madonna fan - he likes Pet Shop Boys and Erasure."

Stuart Price aka Jacques Lu Cont is the current Madonna producer. He also made a number of remixes for Madonna, Goldfrapp and Depeche Mode to name a few.

Greg EIS - "'Rock Me Gently' Audio Clip":

Hello

A small but perfectly formed update this week!

¨ 'Rock Me Gently' Audio Clip

Another 60sec sample from the forthcoming 'Union Street' album is now available.

This week it's the turn of 'Rock Me Gently' - and the clip is available here:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/albums/unionstreet.html

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This 'Union Street' page has also been updated with further information regarding the instruments used on the album.

¨ 'Union Street' Artwork Sample

Although the artwork for 'Union Street' is yet to be completed, a small section of it can be viewed within the EIS News section:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/news/

¨ New Logo

If you haven't already seen it on erasure.de, the new Erasure logo can be viewed on the tour/live page:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/tour/

Have a great weekend!

Greg
Erasure Information Service

¨ Added K. D. Lang "Lifted By Love" Single Page

The page about K. D. Lang single "Lifted By Love" has been added to Discography (Andy Bell side projects section) (thanks to Gena).

¨ Added New Pics

Added details of: Andy Bell's "Electric Blue" us cd, "Freedom" uk 'radio' promo cdr, "Who Needs Love (Like That)" 1992 uk promo vinyl, "Oh L'Amour" 1986 australian vinyl, "Chorus" ecuadorian vinyl album.

¨ Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards

On 4th February Erasure performed live at the 12th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs, USA. Here is a brief report from EIS member b2d2.

"...All dressed in black Erasure performed:

"Blue Savannah" (Mark Saunder's mix with live piano, drums and Vince at the guitar), "Chains Of Love" (live piano, drums and Vince at the guitar), "My Foolish Heart" (piano only), unnamed tune (piano only), "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (piano only), "A Little Respect" (piano, drums and of course Vincent).

After "Blue Savannah" and "Chains Of Love", Andy sat up on the piano and sang a medley of three songs the last of which the crowd was so moved by "Over The Rainbow".

When "A Little Respect" started, it was out of control. Andy did his trademark dance moves and hundreds flew from their seats and proceded to dance to the front of the stage, spinning round in their tuxes and gowns with arms in the air, of course happily greeted by Andy and Vince. With a standing ovation and hundreds of folk chanting "More, More, More!", Andy and Vince couldn't have looked happier or more proud! The crowd was estatic!

Debbie Reynolds said "They're fabulous!!! Who are they???" with a huge laugh and clap from the crowd!.."

And here are some photos from that evening made by b2d2.

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¨ New Interview With Andy Bell

There's a brief interview with Andy in this month's (February 2006) "Attitude" magazine. He talks about his DJing and there's a mention of "Union Street" too (thanks to richey for the info).

¨ "Union Street" - North American Release

"Union Street" will be released in North America on 18th April. Catalogue number: 9321-2 / 7245-969321-2 4.

Greg EIS - "Boy Four Track CD":

Hello

¨ 'Boy' EP (CDMUTE359)

Some more exciting exclusive news this week!

20th March (UK) sees the release of 'Boy', a four track CD which features:

1) 'Boy' (taken from Erasure's forthcoming acoustic album 'Union Street')
2) 'Cry So Easy' (recorded for 'Union Street' but ultimately not included)
3) 'I Bet You're Mad At Me' (live BBC Radio version)
4) 'Jacques Cousteau' (a synth instrumental track)

A sixty second clip of 'Boy' can be listened to here:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/albums/unionstreet.html

International release dates are to be confirmed.

I should point out that the inclusion of four different songs on this one release means that this EP is not valid for inclusion in the UK singles chart - so no need to e-mail in about that!

¨ 'Union Street' Album (North America)

The North American release date of 'Union Street' has been confirmed as 18th April.

¨ 'Union Street' - Behind The Scenes Part II

The 'Union Street' video footage that was published last week has proven to be very popular - so an additional clip has been added.

The technical quality of this weeks clip is poor (the sound level is very low with a high amount of background hiss) hence I wasn't originally going to publish it.

However the content *is* interesting (as it's an interview with Andy), therefore it deserves to be seen. I'll put up a transcript later.

The clip is available in Real Video and Windows Media formats on this page:

EIS: http://www.erasureinfo.com/features/behindthescenes.html

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¨ EIS Newsletter Archive

I get quite a few queries from people asking for copies of previous EIS Newsletters to be resent as they have been accidentally deleted etc.

Well there is no need - a searchable archive (from March 2003) of EIS Newsletters is available within the EIS Forum. It is generally updated the same time as the newsletters are being sent out.

EIS Archive: http://www.erasureforum.com/viewforum.php?f=15

(Seperate forum registration required)

Until next Friday...

PS I'd like to thank Ewan who sent out my pre-written EIS Updates whilst I was on holiday for the past two weeks.

Greg
Erasure Information Service

¨ Rammstein - "Mann Gegen Mann" Single Tracklist

Here are the tracklist and cover artwork for the new Rammstein single "Mann Gegen Mann" which will include Vince Clarke remix:

1. Mann Gegen Mann 3:51
2. Mann Gegen Mann (Popular Music Mix By Vince Clarke) 4:06
3. Mann Gegen Mann (Musensohn Remix By Sven Helbig) 3:12
4. Ich Will (Live At Festival De Nimes) (Video) 4:02

According to Universal Germany, the single will be released 3rd March 2006. For more info see official Rammstein website.

¨ "Crazy" In Billboard Chart

This week Andy Bell's single "Crazy" is at # 21 in the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart (last week it was at # 18).

¨ Andy Bell In New York - Video

Back in November 2005 Andy Bell performed live in New York promoting his solo album "Electric Blue". Here you can see the video of that performance.