MUMBAI: Universal Music Enterprises and Talenthouse India have collaborated to announce the Eric Clapton Guitar Symphony, with the release of the guitar tabs of ‘Cocaine’. All aspiring guitarists are invited to send in videos of their finest instrumental renditions of one of Clapton’s enduringly popular hits. All submissions will be compiled into an orchestral cover and released on Clapton’s official website along with various social media websites.
One lucky winner will take home an Eric Clapton Stratocaster worth $2500, a super-deluxe edition and vinyl LP version of the re-released ‘Slowhand’ album, along with exposure for their version of the cover. Apart from the grand-prize winner, the highest voted guitarist will also receive a super-deluxe edition of the album as well as exposure on Eric Clapton’s Facebook page.
Talenthouse CEO Arun Mehra said, “Talenthouse is committed to opening doors to international projects and providing artists life-changing opportunities by regularly associating with global mentors. This time around we bring Eric Clapton who is undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists of all time. With the 35th anniversary celebration of Clapton’s album, Slowhand, we want to involve fresh talent and celebrate the guitar genius. This association gives every aspiring guitarist a chance to share their rendition of Cocaine and we look forward to a sensational response. Crowdsourcing is a great platform that brings talent together to create something spectacular. Cocaine has a cult following, having established itself as an iconic tune. Guitarists across the globe now have a chance to measure up to the music legend, by participating in the Eric Clapton Guitar Symphony.”
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The videos can be posted on YouTube with the title ‘Eric Clapton Guitar Symphony’. Submissions are open till January 23rd, 2013 with the winner announcement in February 2013.
