May 28th 2024.
Attention, all Wu-Tang Clan fans! Brace yourselves because the moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. That's right, the highly coveted and incredibly rare Wu-Tang Clan album is going to be on display next month. This is truly a dream come true for music lovers all around the world.
The group had secretly recorded their seventh album, Once Upon A Time in Shaolin, over a span of six years, and to everyone's surprise, they only made one physical copy of it. Can you believe it? And to top it off, the album was auctioned off in 2015 and became the most expensive record ever sold. The thought of owning this rare gem was just a distant dream for most of us, until now.
Thanks to the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania, Australia, this dream could potentially become a reality. The album will be showcased as part of the museum's Namedropping exhibition, which explores the influence of big names, brands, artists, and musicians in our society. It's a fascinating concept that delves into the human pursuit of fame and recognition.
The museum, also known as Mona, has announced that they will be hosting a series of intimate listening parties for the album over a period of 10 days in June. This will give fans the opportunity to hear a selection of tracks from the elusive album. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as some may say.
The website reads, "During Namedropping, the world's only copy of the Wu-Tang Clan's fabled seventh studio album will be on display in the museum. We're giving you the chance to hear it, too. At least some of it." The lucky few who are able to attend these private listening events will get to experience a special Mona-only selection of tracks from the album. This is truly a rare and special opportunity that shouldn't be missed.
The 30-minute listening parties will be held twice a day from June 15 to 24, and tickets will be available for free. It's a chance of a lifetime, and we can only imagine the excitement and anticipation building up for these events.
Jarrod Rawlins, Mona's Director of Curatorial Affairs, spoke about the exhibition and said, "Every once in a while, an object on this planet possesses mystical properties that transcend its material circumstances. Once Upon A Time in Shaolin is more than just an album, so... I knew I had to get it into this exhibition."
The Wu-Tang Clan had recorded the album between 2006 and 2013, and their intention was to make a statement against the growing trend of online streaming. They wanted to preserve their music with a 400-year-old Renaissance-style approach, which is truly remarkable. And instead of releasing the album in a plastic CD case, they chose to house it in a hand-carved nickel box with the lyrics in a leather-bound manuscript. Talk about making a statement!
Unfortunately, only a few people have ever heard snippets of the tracks from this album. In 2015, potential buyers were given a 13-minute selection before Martin Shkreli purchased it at an auction for a whopping $2 million. However, three years later, Shkreli was found guilty of fraud and was forced to hand over the album to authorities. It was then purchased by digital art collective Pleasr.
Pleasr released a statement saying, "10 years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan had a bold vision to make a single copy album as a work of fine art. With this single work of art, the Wu-Tang Clan's intention was to redefine the meaning of music ownership and value in a world of digital streaming and commodification of music. Pleasr is honored to partner with Mona to support RZA's vision for Once Upon a Time in Shaolin."
What a journey this album has been on! And now, it will finally be displayed at the Mona in Australia for all to see and hear. We can't wait to experience this piece of music history and be a part of this incredible exhibition. If you have a story to share, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. They would love to hear from you.
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