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Post by Dave on Aug 27, 2011 15:04:56 GMT
Hi everyone, Amazon UK has listed a download single for Hayley's Rugby World Cup theme song, World In Union. Two tracks are featured, the English and the Maori language versions of this song. Release date is stated to be 5th September 2011.   Cheers, Dave |
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Post by martindn on Aug 27, 2011 18:01:40 GMT
Hmm.. pity it is a download - I would love to have that cover!
Martin D
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Post by Simba on Aug 27, 2011 18:12:28 GMT
I would just print it out, and put it in my own CD box : D having copied the file in a CD! It's an amazing cover indeed! I like how the hair fades off into the bg  |
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Post by Richard on Aug 28, 2011 7:41:02 GMT
Thanks for starting this thread, Dave!  I'll post a link on our Facebook page. Richard  |
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Post by Libby on Aug 29, 2011 2:05:07 GMT
I don't suppose a download would be available in the U.S. Yes, we have a rugby team, but as I've said before, rugby is not the most popular sport here. I really would like to have Hayley's songs, but I'm not particularly interested in the rest of what's on the album.
BTW, the site as I see it now says Sept. 2.
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Post by Jillian on Aug 29, 2011 10:55:06 GMT
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Post by Dave on Sept 5, 2011 1:56:20 GMT
Hi Jillian and everyone! And it's now available on Itunes UK and Amazon UK downloads (for the last couple of hours). 1) World In Union (English) and 2) World In Union (Maori). So come everyone, let's do what we KNOW we want to do let's get Hayley into the singles chart!For UK folks, I recommend downloading the two tracks from Play.com if you want the maximium possible bitrate of 320 kbps. This is double the quality of the original samples on the Rugby World Cup website and Universal Music (160 kbps but now removed or shortened). Buying Play.com downloads is also simpler than iTunes and Amazon, if you don't already have accounts there - you just pay by credit card as if you were ordering a CD. Amazon is cheapest for both tracks (£1.19) but their bitrate is less at 256 kbps (albeit variable bitrate which helps a bit) and avoiding having to install their special download software is a bit of a pain. iTunes UK is £1.49 for both tracks, and 256 kbps bitrate like Amazon, but you have to install their iTunes software to get the tracks (if you don't already have it). I chose Play.com for the quality, which is superb - but the choice is yours! Here are some links to the UK versions: World In Union (both versions) - Play.com @£1.99 for both tracks
World In Union (both versions) - iTunes @ £1.49 for both tracks World in Union (both versions) - Amazon.co.uk @ £1.19 for both tracks Come on everyone, it's the Rugby World Cup on Friday! Cheers, Dave PS Take care! The Official Album versions are, it appears, 1) English and 2) English/Maori - and are not yet out in the UK. |
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Post by grant on Sept 5, 2011 12:37:25 GMT
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Post by Sing on Sept 5, 2011 15:49:48 GMT
Took nearly 2 hours but safely downloaded now Sing |
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Post by Dave on Sept 5, 2011 16:16:05 GMT
I can confirm it is simplicity itself Took just over a minute to download the zip file and the quality is superb. Took nearly 2 hours but safely downloaded now Hi sing, You had a slightly different experience from Grant, then!   Glad you got it in the end. Dave |
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Post by martindn on Sept 5, 2011 16:26:48 GMT
Got it!! Already had a play.com account, so took a few seconds to do. Now to burn a CD.
Martin D
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Post by martindn on Sept 5, 2011 16:54:32 GMT
CD burned, insert made complete with that picture. Played it on the hifi. Looks and sounds fantastic. I don't know how much of the extra quality that you pay for on play.com finds its way onto the CD though! But it soulds OK to me.
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Post by grant on Sept 5, 2011 18:14:20 GMT
CD burned, insert made complete with that picture. Played it on the hifi. Looks and sounds fantastic. I don't know how much of the extra quality that you pay for on play.com finds its way onto the CD though! But it soulds OK to me.
Martin D Same here Martin. Looks good although I had to resize the cover artwork from 11.73cm to 12.1cm :2fun: Upped the contrast a bit too i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifBest wishes Grant |
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Post by Sing on Sept 6, 2011 11:46:51 GMT
I can confirm it is simplicity itself Took just over a minute to download the zip file and the quality is superb. Took nearly 2 hours but safely downloaded now Hi sing, You had a slightly different experience from Grant, then! Glad you got it in the end. Dave Just a slight difference yes haha!  -just a tad frustrating but it was worth it in the end. Hayley's version of World in Union is amazing best wishes Sing |
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Post by susieverity on Sept 6, 2011 15:53:58 GMT
downloaded my self both English and Maori versions- I especially love the maori one- hopefully radios will play the song so other people will download it!!
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