$5.95 (U.S.), $6.95 (CAN.), £4.95 (U.K.), Y2,500 (JAPAN) II. nIml..II,J..11l I II,nII #BXNCCVR 3 -DIGIT 908 #90807GEE374EM002# BLBD 804 A06 B0122 001 MAR 02 2 MONTY GREENLY 3740 ELM AVE # A LONG BEACH CA 90807 -3402 THE INTERNATIONAL NEWSWEEKLY OF MUSIC, VIDEO, AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT r OCTOBER 6, 2001 WAR AND REMEMBRANCE Concerts And Charities Raise Music Industry's Bottom Line Millions For Disaster Relief Feels Terrorism's Aftermath BY BRIAN GARRITY BY MATTHEW BENZ NEW YORK -In an unprecedented wave of NEW YORK -The entertainment industry, charitable contributions, music- industry- which moved quickly to lend its voices and related companies and events have gen- muscle to relief efforts, has also been busy erated more than $170 million in assessing its own uncertain financial pledged donations to organizations aid- future in the wake of the Sept. 11 ter- ing in the relief effort of the Sept. 11 rorist attacks. terrorist attacks in New York City The short -term fallout from the attacks and Washington, D.C. was clear enough, as media and enter- The majority of that figure, $150 tainment stocks plunged alongside million, stems from a single fund- those of most other markets during raising event, America: A Tribute the following week. From Sept. 17 to Heroes -a Sept. 21 telethon to Sept. 21, AOL Time Warner stock that was carried on more than 35 dropped 13.3 %, while Viacom's fell broadcast and cable TV networks and 8,000 17.55 %. A number of companies, especial- radio stations in the U.S.- featuring performances ly those more reliant on advertising revenue, have since and /or appearances from more than 20 artists, lowered their financial targets for the rest of the year. (Continued on page 91) (Continued on page 91) BY STEVE SMITH When she learned that German NEW YORK- Cecilia Bartoli composer Christoph Willibald Artists & Lawyers Decry Contract Clause couldn't wait to catch her breath. Gluck had also collaborated exten- The renowned Roman mezzo - sively with Metastasio, the prospect BY BILL HOLLAND soprano barely paused to bask in was too exciting to put on hold. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Lawyers for the tremendous success of 1999's Released Sept, 25. on Decca, recording artists call the controlled - The Vivaldi Album before em- Dreams & Fables: Gluck Italian composition three -quarter -rate barking upon two rigorous years Arias features the mezzo in eight clause in contracts unfair and possi- of detective work in preparation selections from Gluck's Italian bly illegal. But possibilities for reform for her new project. operas -works that are virtually are hindered, because few people While recording Vivaldi -a unknown today, including six other than transaction -minded dazzling collection of rarities by world -premiere recordings. Bar - music- industry attorneys even the popular Italian Baroque mas- toli is accompanied by the understand the phrase or the con- ter that has sold 500,000 copies Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, tractual clause it describes. worldwide -Bartoli had fallen in a leading German period- instru- Simply put, the controlled- compo- love with the poetry of Metasta- ments ensemble. Musicologist sition clause permits the record com- sio, the great 18th -century Ital- Claudio Osele, with whom Bar - pany to lower or put a cap on the ian poet and librettist who had toli collaborated on The Vivaldi (Continued on page 90) collaborated with Vivaldi. 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EDITORIAL Executive Editor: BRADLEY BAMBARGER terrorist attacks, many are finding refuge in says Gene Rumsey, executive VP of sales and "We Are Family" (Tommy Boy Records/ Bureau Chiefs: Leila Cobo (Miami), Bill Holland (Washington, D.C.), Melinda Newman (Los Angeles), Phyllis Stark (Nashville) music that celebrates their sense of patriot- marketing for EMD Music Distribution. SumThing Else MusicWorks, $3.99, release Deputy Editor Wayne Hoffman ism. A new wave of charity- oriented projects 'We're not advertising it just respond- date yet to be determined). The track is a Senior Editors: Ed Christman (Retail), Larry Flick, ChuckTaylor -we're Senior Writers: Chris Morris (Los Angeles), Ray Waddell (Nashville) in response to the disasters is also being ing to demand as quickly as possible." remake of the Nile RodgersBemard Edwards - Special Correspondent/Music Publishing Editor: Jim Bessman Art Director: Jeff Nisbet rushed into production. Universal Music Enterprises and WEA Dis- penned Sister Sledge hit that features more Associate Editors: Andrew Boorstyn, Eileen Fitzpatrick (Home Video, Los Angeles), LaBelle Brian Garrity (Merchants & Marketing /New Media), Carla Hay (Music Video), "[Patriotic] songs really pull us together tribution also have versions of the song on than 75 celebrities, including Patti Gail Mitchell (R &B, Los Angeles), Wes Orshoski, Michael Paoletta (Dance), as a nation, at a time when it's so important their own Greenwood collections -both and Queen Latifah. Proceeds are to be split Deborah Evans Price (Country/Christian, Nashville) Staff Writers: Matthew Benz, Rashaun Hall, Jill Pesselnick for us to be strong and be as one," says Anto- priced at $5.99 -that are seeing tremendous with the American Red Cross and outreach Assistant Editors: Christopher Walsh (Pro Audio), Emma Warby, Chris Woods Art Assistant: Raymond Carlson nio "L.A." Reid, president/CEO of Arista increases in sales, according to the labels. programs promoting tolerance. Contributors: Scott Aiges, Fred Bronson, Ramiro Burr, Lisa Collins, Steve Graybow, Records, which is rereleasing Whitney Hous- Curb/WEA will release a commercial sin- What's Going On (Columbia, $11.98, Marti Kenon, Larry LeBlanc, Moira McCormick, David Nathan, Matthew Robinson, Steve Smith, Christa Titus, SteveTraiman ton's 1991 renditions of "The Star Spangled gle of "God Bless the USA" Oct. 10, as well Oct. 23). This five -track EP features versions INTERNATIONAL (London) Banner" and "America the Beautiful." as LeAnn Rimes' version of "God Bless of Marvin Gaye's classic tune and includes Editor In Chief: ADAM WHITE Deputy Editor: Thom Duffy America." Curb is also compiling a collec- International Editor: Tom Ferguson News Editor: Gordon Masson tion of previously recorded inspirational Bureau Chiefs: Christie Eliezer (Australasia /Melbourne), Kai R. Lofthus (Nordic/Oslo), songs by Rimes that it will release Oct. 16 Steve McClure (Asia /Tokyo), Wolfgang Spahr (Germany/Hamburg) Contributing Editors: Sam Andrews, Nigel Hunter, Kwaku, Paul Sexton, Nigel Williamson under the title God Bless America. But none SPECIAL SECTIONS (Los Angeles) are charitable efforts. Director of Special Sections: GENE SCULATTI Associate Director: Dalet Brady Although unavailable commercially, Faith Assistant Editor: Katy Kroll Coordinator: Marin Jorgensen Hill's version of "The Star Spangled Banner" CHARTS & RESEARCH from 2000 has also been flooding the air- Director of Charts: GEOFF MAYFIELD Chart Managers: Keith Caulfield (Pop Catalog, Soundtracks, Production Credits), Anthony waves. The song is No. 41 on this issue's Hot Colombo (Mainstream Rock, Spotlight Recaps) Ricardo Companioni (Dance, Latin), Steven Graybow (Jazz, Blues, Modem Rock), Wade lessen (Country, Contemporary Christian, Gospel), Country Singles & Tracks chart. Jonathan Kurant (Adult Contemporary,AdultTop 40), Geoff Mayfield (The Billboard 200, Hill "To Heatseekers), Gordon Murray (Electronic), Minal Patel (R &B /Hip Hop), says, think that people are turning Silvio Pietroluongo (The Billboard Hot 100,Top 40Tracks), to my rendition [of the national anthem] for Marc Zubatkin (Video, Classical, Kid Audio, World Music, New Age, Reggae) Chart Production Manager: Michael Cusson comfort, encouragement, or to pay tribute to Archive Research Manager: Adam Koelsch Associate Chart Production Manager: Alex Moults the heroes of Sept. 11 is the highest praise I Administrative Assistant: Mary DeCroce (Nashville) believe I can be given." SALES Associate Publisher /Worldwide: IRWIN KORNFELD According to Arista, the label has shipped Sales of patriotic marches have also soared Bono, Destiny's Child, Backstreet Boys, and Group Advertising Director (East & Telemarketing): Pat Jennings Advertising Directors: Andy Anderson (Urban), Ian Remmer (West) 750,000 copies of the single, which went on (see Declaration of Independents, page 66).