This is an extract of an article at CNN:
"David Bowie has invited fans to bootleg his music -- and he's offering prizes for the most creative theft.
The musician's Web site urges fans to mix classic Bowie songs with material from his latest album, "Reality," to create a "mash-up" -- a track that uses vocals from one song superimposed over the backing tracks of another.
The music software needed for the task can be downloaded from Bowie's Web site, along with tracks from his new album.
Following the end of the contest on May 17, Bowie will choose the winning tack, and it will be released as an MP3 single. The winner will also get a new car."
Here's a link to his website.
Posted by thinkum at April 26, 2004 06:47 PMPerhaps he's a true artist, genuinely interested in what other artists might be able to create from his work?
That would be ever so much better than simply wanting to draw attention to his latest product.
Posted by: PyeCat at May 9, 2004 05:56 PMGiven that it's Bowie, I wouldn't be surprised if the former is the case.
Posted by: Thinky at May 9, 2004 11:38 PM