Sunday, June 15, 2008

Microsoft uses a Bald Eagle song.

So we scored a deal with Microsoft Zune. Basically they are using our song "Those Are Cobras, Man" to promote a set of graphic novels called "The Lost Ones". The graphic novels will be online as well as in print form, i believe there is 5 or 6 total and they come on on June 26th. Right now "Those Are Cobras, Man" is just being used in a behind the scenes video (basically the making of The Lost Ones), but will later be used to go along with one of the graphic novels. We couldn't be happier. Thanks Microsoft.The video can be seen at www. zune-arts. net/lost

Here is the official word on it:
Zune Arts to Preview Upcoming Graphic Novel Written by Steve NilesSix video podcasts provide a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Lost OnesREDMOND, WA — June 11, 2008 — In anticipation of the upcoming Zune Arts graphic novel The Lost Ones, six behind-the-scenes video podcasts are being released today on Zune Marketplace and Zune-arts. net.

The videos chronicle the creative collaboration between 30 Days of Night author Steve Niles and the novel's four graphic artists—Dr. Revolt, Gary Panter, Kime Buzzelli, and Morning Breath.Featuring music from Bald Eagle's track "Those are Cobras, Man," these exclusive podcasts take viewers into the world of each artist, giving insight into their background, process, style and approach to this unique collaborative project. Writer Steve Niles also shares his journey of writing the novel and comments on his experience in collaborating with the other artists.The Lost Ones tells the story of Duncan, Roxy, Rasheed and Cynthia, who leave their Earth and get swept up in an epic intergalactic adventure. What starts out as a harmless day of extreme planet jumping turns into a mind-blowing, white-knuckle race for their lives to get back home.

The Zune Arts program brings the best creative minds together to collaborate on inspiring works of art. With The Lost Ones, Zune Arts expands beyond videos and posters and makes it first foray into the graphic novel format.Collector's and paperback editions of The Lost Ones will be available for free in June 2008 at select comic book stores nationwide.To watch the behind-the-scenes videos, visit www. zune-arts. net/lost

About Zune Arts:
Zune Arts is a program that offers emerging and established artists a unique collaboration opportunity and platform to share their work with a broader audience. At the heart of Zune Arts are ideas about friendship, sharing, connecting and discovery that serve as both a guide for artists' work and an ethic for the art that’s produced through this program.

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