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}}</ref>) did not wish to share the recordings, and they are therefore not available. However, during the auction four samples of tracks 2-4 were released to confirm the tape to be genuine [http://fireska.sitesled.com/musedemo.html here]. | }}</ref>) did not wish to share the recordings, and they are therefore not available. However, during the auction four samples of tracks 2-4 were released to confirm the tape to be genuine [http://fireska.sitesled.com/musedemo.html here]. | ||
On the 23rd May 2011, a user going by the name 'doctorhoover' posted on the Muse fan site MuseCollectors claiming to have found a copy of the tape - which he was given by Muse themselves in 1995 - in a box in his attic. He then confirmed it to be genuine a day later by posting a small YouTube video of the tape before also posting a small sample of the only track that had not yet been heard in the previous auction - Backdoor. After taking private bids for the tape via PM on several fan sites, 'doctorhoover' then posted the tape to eBay with a starting price of £2,600 on 6th June. Another collective effort between the websites - such as what happened with the Newton Abbot demo tape - was also launched across several fan sites. After a 9-day listing, several bids came in in the last minute, including one from the collective effort, but the tape eventually went to an avid Muse collector | On the 23rd May 2011, a user going by the name 'doctorhoover' posted on the Muse fan site MuseCollectors claiming to have found a copy of the tape - which he was given by Muse themselves in 1995 - in a box in his attic. He then confirmed it to be genuine a day later by posting a small YouTube video of the tape before also posting a small sample of the only track that had not yet been heard in the previous auction - Backdoor. After taking private bids for the tape via PM on several fan sites, 'doctorhoover' then posted the tape to eBay with a starting price of £2,600 on 6th June. Another collective effort between the websites - such as what happened with the Newton Abbot demo tape - was also launched across several fan sites. After a 9-day listing, several bids came in in the last minute, including one from the collective effort, but the tape eventually went to an avid Muse collector for a grand total of £4,214 - the most of any Muse item in the history of the band. | ||
It is thought that Geobell is short for [[George Bellamy]], and that he helped record the demo.<ref name="ml20060829"> | It is thought that Geobell is short for [[George Bellamy]], and that he helped record the demo.<ref name="ml20060829"> | ||
Revision as of 23:55, 28 June 2011
| Muse release | |
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| Name | This Is a Muse Demo |
| Tracks | 4[1] |
| Total length | Unknown |
| Recorded | Wolstenholme's house, May 1995[1] |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy |
| Producer | Muse[1] |
| Art work | Unknown |
| Publisher | Geobell Music[1] |
| Format(s) | Cassette |
| Release date | 1995[1] |
| Chart position | Unknown |
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This Is a Muse Demo
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Information
The first recording by Muse. Matt either spelt his name wrong or 'Mat' was how he spelt his name at the time, (referring to the picture of the inside of the tape, where it says 'Geobell'). This demo tape was put on eBay for auction some time in 2005.[2] The final bid, and winner, paid ~500 GBP for it.[2] In one of Muse' cryptic messages, it is indicated that Howard attempted to bid for it.[3] There are multiple copies of the tape, three are known in total, and at least one is known to be in the possession of a band member.[4]
The recipient of the tape (who is thought to be one of Dom's ex-girlfriends[5]) did not wish to share the recordings, and they are therefore not available. However, during the auction four samples of tracks 2-4 were released to confirm the tape to be genuine here.
On the 23rd May 2011, a user going by the name 'doctorhoover' posted on the Muse fan site MuseCollectors claiming to have found a copy of the tape - which he was given by Muse themselves in 1995 - in a box in his attic. He then confirmed it to be genuine a day later by posting a small YouTube video of the tape before also posting a small sample of the only track that had not yet been heard in the previous auction - Backdoor. After taking private bids for the tape via PM on several fan sites, 'doctorhoover' then posted the tape to eBay with a starting price of £2,600 on 6th June. Another collective effort between the websites - such as what happened with the Newton Abbot demo tape - was also launched across several fan sites. After a 9-day listing, several bids came in in the last minute, including one from the collective effort, but the tape eventually went to an avid Muse collector for a grand total of £4,214 - the most of any Muse item in the history of the band.
It is thought that Geobell is short for George Bellamy, and that he helped record the demo.[6]
Track list
Demo images
Inside cover
Cassette
Spine
Inside cover
Inside spine
Inside cover closeup
References
- ↑ a b c d e Cover notes
- ↑ a b fireska.sitesled.com
- ↑ Glen Hansard. (2006-01-13). Matt's Halloween Message. Retrieved from muselive.com.
- ↑ Tom. (2005-06-21). Muse Demo Tape sold for £500. Retrieved from muselive.com.
- ↑ FireSka. (2006-08-30). Need Muse Demo Info?. Retrieved from muselive.com.
- ↑ Tanuki. (2006-08-29). Need Muse Demo Info?. Retrieved from muselive.com.
See also
Back to Discography