For the past 12 months, Wellingtonian band The Black Seeds have been working away on their fifth studio album – but close as they are to finishing, they can't complete it without your help. The Black Seeds are using social media to gather vocalists for one of their new songs, 'Pippy Pip'. Putting out the word on Facebook, Twitter and their website, the music group have asked their fans to record themselves singing and upload it to be used in the song. Anyone from anywhere with a web cam, headphones and an internet connection can collaborate with these multi platinum-selling musicians – why not give it a go yourself?
"The song starts out in its rough demo form, and throughout the song various types of instrumentation gets added and by the end it's all magical, unicorn sparkles," Mike Fabulous of The Black Seeds says. Those taking part will be able to purchase a special edition CD that includes their names in the album credits.
The Green Room Verdict: A great example of using social media to gather fans for a cause – and with a cause as fun as this, we're sure it'll be successful. The strengthened connection fans will have with The Black Seeds is something that may be needed after the four year gap between albums. Check out the band's website (and the recordings that have been submitted) here.
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