Almost 20 years after their first visit, Hanson are back in Australia to share their new Motown-inspired album, Anthem, but also some classics, too!
HNET Newsletter August 19, 2014
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LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT OFFER ON NEW ALBUM ‘ANTHEM’ AVAILAVBLE ON ITUNES AUSTRALIA
Sydney, Australia, August 18th – Following a sold out tour across Australia and New Zealand pop-rock trio HANSON performed on Australia’s hit show X-Factor, Monday August 18th. The performance included a medley of the band’s infectious new single ‘Get The Girl Back’ from their album ANTHEM, plus a live performance of their best-known single ‘Mmmbop’ with guest performances from the top twelve contestants on the show.
To coincide with the conclusion of the Australia and New Zealand leg of their ANTHEM Tour and their X-Factor appearance, starting today the band are launching a special limited time discount of their new album ANTHEM on iTunes Australia.
HANSON, has been nominated for three Grammy awards, and sold over sixteen million albums. Their latest album ANTHEM is released on their own independent record label 3CG Records. They have been performing together for 22 years.
ANTHEM Track Listing:
1. Fired Up
2. I’ve Got Soul
3. You Can’t Stop Us
4. Get The Girl Back
5. Juliet
6. Already Home
7. For Your Love
8. Lost Without You
9. Cut Right Through Me
10. Scream and Be Free
11. Tragic Symphony
12. Tonight
13. Save Me From Myself
Trivia Tuesday
Hanson has been nominated for 3 grammys.
As a follow up – what were the 3 Grammys Hanson was nominated for?
Podcast Exclusive – Taylor Hanson
Mon-18-Aug-14 14:19
Guy, Sharyn & Clint caught up with Taylor Hanson at the Powerstation before Hansons’ one off New Zealand gig.
A conversation with Hanson
3 News
(video at the source)
Zac was resting his vocal chords.
This was their first visit to New Zealand and I was their first interview here. They were as I’d expected; Polite, genuine and happy to joke around.
Hanson are a fascinating case study, hitting it big with ‘MMMBop’ in the late ’90s, yet somehow managing to keep their heads screwed on.
There’s been no Bieber moment for these brothers. Yet.
“We might be more messed up than we seem!” jokes Taylor.
“I think we’re hiding it really well, we’re extraordinary narcissists, adds older brother Isaac.”
In this interview, we talk about the serious answer to this question – and a bunch of other topics, from their 10 albums, to Hanson’s remarkable fanbase.
Watch the full, uncut interview.
3 News
Read more: http://www.3news.co.nz/A-conversation-with-Hanson/tabid/418/articleID/357347/Default.aspx#ixzz3An0Qp4wv
Sharyn sings ‘MMMBop’ with Taylor from Hanson
Mon-18-Aug-14 15:42
So Hanson came to NZ and Guy, Sharyn & Clint got to interview them BUT Sharyn also fulfilled her life long dream of singing ‘MMMBop’ with Taylor Hanson! Check it out now!
HNET Newsletter Aug 18, 2014
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HANSON Finishes Sold Out Australia & New Zealand Tour
HANSON FINISHES SOLD OUT AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR WITH SPECIAL X-FACTOR PERFORMANCE
LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT OFFER ON NEW ALBUM ‘ANTHEM’ AVAILABLE ON ITUNES AUSTRALIA
Sydney, Australia, August 18th – Following a sold out tour across Australia and New Zealand pop-rock trio HANSON will perform on Australia’s hit show X-Factor,Monday August 18th at 7.30pm. The performance will include a medley of the band’s infectious new single ‘Get The Girl Back’ from their new album ANTHEM, plus a live performance of their best-known single ‘Mmmbop’, with guest performances from the top twelve contestants on the show.
To coincide with the conclusion of the Australia and New Zealand leg of their ANTHEM Tour and their X-Factor appearance, starting today the band are launching a special limited time discount of their new album ANTHEM on iTunes Australia.
HANSON, has been nominated for three Grammy awards, and sold over sixteen million albums. Their latest album ANTHEM is released on their own independent record label 3CG Records. They have been performing together for 22 years.
ANTHEM Track Listing:
- Fired Up
- I’ve Got Soul
- You Can’t Stop Us
- Get The Girl Back
- Juliet
- Already Home
- For Your Love
- Lost Without You
- Cut Right Through Me
- Scream and Be Free
- Tragic Symphony
- Tonight
- Save Me From Myself
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HANSON 2014 – Rehearsing for the X-Factor – Sydney AUSTRALIA
We wrapped up an amazing Australia and New Zealand tour with an appearance on the X-Factor Australia.
Hanson – Week 2 – Live Decider 2 – The X Factor Australia 2014 Top 12
Music Monday
Music Monday for this week is Heat’s Beg Beg Beg with Zac on the lead vocals. What do you think?
Concert review: Hanson, The Powerstation
The year was 1997. A band of young brothers, with long golden locks, came on the scene with an incredible catchy tune that stole the hearts of girls around the world.
More than 20 years later Hanson are still making music and making girls swoon. And after decades of waiting, New Zealand fans finally got a taste of the band in the flesh as they performed the final show of their Anthem World Tour.
Swarms of ladies – and even a few dudes – in their late 20s turned up at Auckland’s Powerstation to see the trio. A grab-bag of those who had grown up with the band who were there purely for nostalgic value.
No matter their reason – hysterical screams from the crowd could be heard as soon as Taylor, Zac and Isaac Hanson stepped on stage.
Taylor Hanson performing at The Powerstation. Photo / Beka Hope Photography
“It took us a while to get here” lead singer Taylor Hanson declared, before launching into the grungy riffs of Fired Up, chased by the groove of I’ve Got Soul, both tracks from their latest album Anthem.
But it was their third songWhere’s The Love, from their first album Middle Of Nowhere, that made fans really come alive.
Making their way through a massive back catalogue of music, Hanson got the crowd singing and dancing to their feel-good pop-rock, taking a lot of people on a trip down memory lane.
Hanson have proved over the years that they’re not just some 90s boy band. They are three guys with a lot of music talent and after being a band who know how to put on a really fun live show. Hanson’s music was made to move to.
Isaac Hanson performing at The Powerstation. Photo / Beka Hope Photography
Part way through their set, after leaving the stage briefly, the three brothers returned to play an acoustic version of Madeline and Strong Enough To Break.
Hearing Hanson’s three-part harmonies over the stripped-down songs could really make a girl fall in love with them all over again.
Guitarist Isaac took a solo moment to switch to the piano and perform an audience choice of More Than Anything, before Taylor took over to play Crazy Beautiful.
Zac Hanson performing at The Powerstation. Photo / Beka Hope Photography
Throughout the night fans got what they were hoping for – Hanson’s greatest hits – but the band also threw in newer songs like Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’ and Get the Girl Back, showing they’re just as good as they ever were.
But of course MMMbop was the song everyone was waiting to hear, and the audience yelled out each word louder than before.
Taylor Hanson performing at The Powerstation. Photo / Beka Hope Photography
The night ended with an encore of Lost Without Each Other – where Isaac slid to his knees to rip out a rocking guitar solo – and a cover of AC/DC’s It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll).
Both songs summing up beautifully Hanson’s relationship with their fans and the band’s own journey to keeping their music alive.
Hanson were tight, talented and fun. Hopefully it won’t take another two decades for them to return.
Hanson
Where: The Powerstation, Auckland
When: Sunday, August 17