To mark Peter Frampton's banner year, confirmed by his multiple 2007 GRAMMY® nominations, VOOM HD Network's Rave HD-the first and only 24/7 high definition music channel-will present the premiere of "Talks with Dave Fanning" featuring the first in-depth interview with Frampton in a long while on February 9 at 10 P.M. E.T. Following the premiere of Dave Fanning's interview, Frampton will be featured on a Rave HD episode of "Soundstage," one of the most acclaimed concert series on television.
In a conversational atmosphere, Frampton candidly discusses a broad array of topics encompassing the enormous success of Frampton Comes Alive, his brilliant solo career, his recent naturalization as a U.S. citizen and his most recent album, Fingerprints which received GRAMMY® nominations for "Best Pop Instrumental Album," and "Best Rock Instrumental Performance."
With Fingerprints Frampton returns to his roots, finally culminating his lifelong dream of recording an instrumental album in the spirit of his first musical heroes. "This has been the CD I've been waiting to make all my life," Frampton says. "Every track has been a wonderful challenge, pushing me to raise my own bar again and again."
Rave HD is a new way to experience music on television. The first-ever 24/7 high definition music channel, Rave HD offers commercial-free programming that harnesses the surround-sound power of Dolby Digital 5.1 and the breathtaking depth and clarity of state-of-the-art HD video technology to showcase music with a physical and emotional impact that television has never delivered before. Rave HD is one of the VOOM HD Networks, a critically acclaimed collection of 15 high-def channels with programming that also covers sports, videogames, movies, art, family fare and news. Rave HD is currently available on channel 9470 on the DISH Network.
"Talks with Dave Fanning" is an original series with 26 half-hour episodes of incisive and insightful discussions with celebrated musicians. Fanning, legendary for giving U2 their first significant airplay, has sat down with the likes of Beck, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips, Joe Elliot of Def Leppard, and most recently, Lindsey Buckingham for a rare and intimate look at their life's work.
Other Rave HD Programming:
Rave HD offers an extensive selection of series and concerts with performances and interviews featuring world-class talent. Programming is broadcast in true high definition and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound and features U.S. premieres of the series "Later…with Jools Holland" and "Soundstage" along with Rave HD original series "Talks with Dave Fanning" and "Beautiful Noise." With its special concert programming, Rave HD also offers a larger-than-life experience of the world's most exciting concerts.
About VOOM HD Networks:
The VOOM HD Networks are the largest and most diverse suite of high definition channels available anywhere. Produced exclusively in true high definition and 5.1 Dolby digital surround sound for distribution in the U.S. through satellite and cable operators, the 15 VOOM HD Networks carry programming in categories as diverse as sports, movies, fashion, music and art. The VOOM HD Networks are commercial-free and available nationally on Echostar's DISH Network. Developed by Rainbow Media to meet the growing demand for quality high definition programming, the VOOM HD Networks build on Rainbow Media's history of original programming innovation.
About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC:
Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC). Rainbow Media creates and manages some of the country's most compelling and dynamic entertainment brands including popular national and regional television channels AMC, fuse, The Independent Film Channel (IFC), WE TV, and two FSN affiliated regional sports networks managed by Rainbow Sports Networks. The company also manages Mag Rack and sportskool, two original on-demand networks; VOOM HD Networks, the largest and most diverse suite of high definition channels available anywhere; IFC Entertainment, its film distribution, production and exhibition division; Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation, its advertising sales division; and Rainbow Network Communications, its full service network programming origination and distribution company.