iTunes: Free Tuesday
It's Tuesday and time for another edition of freebies. We've gathered these selections from the iTunes stores around the world. As usual, we have brought you free music, video, and audio books for US, Australian, Canadian, French, British and New Zealand iTunes customers. Make sure you follow the jump at the bottom of this post to see the entire list of free selections.
International
Australia: Jenny Don't Be Hasty (Live At Parr Street) by Paolo Nutini
Each week, we find tracks from artists who are on the cusp of success and bring them to you, for free, as our Single of the Week. Scotland's Paolo Nutini writes songs about the intricacies of love and life and injects them with a bit of his own world-weary soul. How does a 19-year-old get so world-weary? No sob story here – just a young man who was tuned into the ways of Ray Charles and Van Morrison early on. "Jenny Don't Be Hasty" is the opening track on Nutini's debut and this live version is our free Single of the Week. Also, be sure to check out his debut album, These Streets, now available at a discount price.
New Zealand: Jenny Don't Be Hasty (Live At Parr Street) by Paolo Nutini
Each week, we find tracks from artists who are on the cusp of success and bring them to you, for free, as our Single of the Week. Scotland's Paolo Nutini writes songs about the intricacies of love and life and injects them with a bit of his own world-weary soul. How does a 19-year-old get so world-weary? No sob story here – just a young man who was tuned into the ways of Ray Charles and Van Morrison early on. "Jenny Don't Be Hasty" is the opening track on Nutini's debut and this live version is our free Single of the Week. Also, be sure to check out his debut album, These Streets, now available at a discount price.
Canada: Catcher Song by Great Lake Swimmers
Each week, we find a track from a band or an artist who is on the cusp of success and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week. Tony Dekker doesn't sound like the kind of songwriter who takes his inspiration from the comings and goings at the local club. His palette seems more coloured by natural surroundings – sea, sky, land. A little bit of flesh and bone now and then. "Catcher Song" is taken from Great Lake Swimmers' album, Ongiara, and it features Dekker's lost, mournful balladeer voice over a slowed-down, circular banjo melody. It's our free Single of the Week.
France: War Hero by Antibalas
Chaque semaine, nous trouvons un morceau d'un artiste ou d'un groupe à l'orée du succès et le mettons à votre disposition gratuitement, dans le cadre de notre Single de la semaine. " War Hero " est un morceau parmi d'autres sur le nouvel album de l'ensemble afrobeat Antibalas, qui démontre que le groupe s'est finalement créé son propre courant funk. S'inspirant depuis longtemps du style inventé par Fela Kuti, Antibalas utilise ce morceau pour créer un groove funk profond et glissant, entrelacé de touches nettes grâce à John McEntire de Tortoise. L'ombre de Fela n'est jamais bien loin, mais le groupe a largement dépassé le stade du mimétisme. " War Hero " est notre Single de la semaine.
UK: Elouise by Maps
Each week, we find tracks from artists who are on the cusp of success and bring them to you, for free, as our Single of the Week. Maps further the plan of (in)action started by a few shoe-gazing indie fans back in the early '90s. The group stands behind a wall of gauzy noise and lets tantalizingly sweet vocal melodies drift out over the noisy abyss – you can almost smell the bangs and striped shirts. However, Maps are no mere revisionists. The band brings more structure, more electronic percussion, and more layers of sound to the mix. Fans of Caribou or Ulrich Schnauss should take note.
More free items after the jump...
US Music
US: Philosophia by The Guggenheim Grotto
Each week, we find a track from an artist or a band who's on the cusp of success and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week. This track from the Guggenheim Grotto starts with a low rustling of background sounds, as if the track just rolled out of the fields. It's a fitting intro as songs don't come much more pastoral than this sundown-soaked bit of folk-pop. Picture the classic structure of a Simon & Garfunkel tune pieced together by early Pink Floyd fans. Exquisitely executed, beautifully strange – this is our free Single of the Week.
US: Mais Um Lamento by Céu
With this week's Discovery Download, we put the focus Brazilian vocalist CéU. The warm, inventive singer was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY® in 2006 and has been dazzling European audiences with her mix of twisted, downtempo beats and traditional Brazilian rhythms. CéU finds a groove on the track "Mais Um Lamento" that's augmented by turntable scratches and conga drums, creating a slow-burning jazz tune for the 21st century.
US: Magnolia Soul by Ozomatli
Each week, we find a track from an artist or a band who's on the cusp of success and bring it to you, for free, as our Single of the Week. "Magnolia Soul" is a big party track that exerts the energy of a Sly and the Family Stone-style funk anthem with a bit of the Roots' block-rocking hip-hop. Pay attention to the part where the song turns into a funky drum line toward the end. This track from the group's new album, Don't Mess with the Dragon, is our free Single of the Week.
US Video
US: Shear Genius Premiere Episode 101 (Frepeat)
It's lather, rinse. . . compete! when 12 of the country's most promising hairstylists cut, dye and straighten their way to the top in BRAVO 's new competition reality series, Shear Genius. Award-winning actress and style icon Jaclyn Smith hosts while lead judge Sally Hershberger (celebrity hairstylist), and judge Michael Carl (Fashion Editor, Allure), will decide who's having a bad hair day and who will make the final cut. To win the title of Shear Genius and prizes including $100,000 to start their own salon, the stylists go head to head in creative challenges ranging from mastering the most difficult cuts to managing the most difficult clients.
US: Stargate SG-1: Behind the Mythology of Stargate SG-1 (Frepeat)
As the team embarks upon its tenth year, Vala (Claudia Black), a former Goa'uld host turned freedom-fighter, joins SG-1 in their battle to defend the galaxy from the holy war of the Ori. Having discovered the existence of a weapon capable of defeating the Ori, the team is now in a race against time to find it before more systems fall to the influence of the Priors and the threat of the newly arrived Origin fleet.
US: Grey's Anatomy" Brandi Carlile Video (Frepeat)
The doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital return for a third season of love and laughter, triumph and loss, dreams and McDreamy. The sharp, witty writing and hot-blooded characters make this show addictive. Seriously. Be a part of every moment with a season pass to the drama that proves you can have a life even while you're trying to save them.
US Audio Books
US: The Easter Story: The Bible Experience (Unabridged, Frepeat)
The story of the events leading up to and including the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are reenacted with incredible drama, sound effects, and cinema-quality background music. The Scripture portions included in this audio program are from Matthew chapters 26-28. Taken from Inspired By...The Bible Experience, you will hear Blair Underwood as Jesus, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Judas, and many other leading celebrities bring to life the drama of the last days of Jesus, his sacrificial death, and triumphant resurrection.
US: Fired: Tales of Jobs Gone Bad – Free Excerpt (Original Staging, Frepeat)
This is a free excerpt. Rejection has never been so hilarious! After her role in a Woody Allen play was "rethought", actress Annabelle Gurwitch (TBS' Dinner and a Movie) was devastated. But then she got funny. Gurwitch and a revolving cast of fellow show-biz veterans share their stories in L.A. Theatre Works'; Fired: Tales of Jobs Gone Bad.