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Check out their new single, plus a rare acoustic performance including some of their greatest songs..
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Walmart’s original performance series where you get up close and personal with your favorite artists. Check out live performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from original in-studio sets – all filmed exclusively in HD. Soundcheck is broadcast in Walmart stores nationwide – or catch us online 24/7.
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We have a top-notch music label relations team that helps us book acts. They are constantly on the phone with music labels around the country trying to get the best bands on Soundcheck.
Soundcheck is an original performance series created by the Wal-Mart Music team, giving you the opportunity to go behind the scenes and get an in-studio look at some of your favorite artists. Soundcheck plays right here on Walmart.com, or, for the full high definition experience, visit any Walmart store and head to the Electronics department to watch it on the Walmart TV Network.
We'll be adding new performances on a regular basis throughout the year, so please check back regularly at Walmart.com/soundcheck for more information.
We'll have artists from all genres; some old, some new, some huge, some more emerging - but all will be presented in the same intimate studio environment. So be on the lookout!
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PC
• Windows 2000, XP Home or Professional, Vista or Windows 7 in 32bit and 64bit
• Intel Pentium 4 2.33GHz, AMD Athlon™ 64 2800+ processor (or equivalent)
• At least 256 MB RAM
• 64MB of VRAM (video card memory)
• Internet Explorer 6.0 to 8.0 (IE 8.0 recommended)
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 to 3.5
• Flash Version 9.0.115 and up.
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• Mac OS X v10.4 or later
• PowerPC G5 1.8GHz, Intel Core Duo 1.33GHz or faster processor
• At least 256 MB RAM
• 64MB of VRAM (video card memory)
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 to 3.5
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About The Artist
The Set List
The guys from Yellowcard are real troopers. Coming in from a grueling 14-hour bus ride, and with no break, they headed right over to the studio, eager to get started.
An amazing all-acoustic set followed that saw the band unveil both new songs and new players (a cello and violin were added). Highlights of the set included a debut of Yellowcard's new hit single, "Lights and Sounds," as well as an incredible acoustic version of their classic "Ocean Avenue."
After the set, Ryan (lead vocals, guitar) and Sean (violin, backing vocals) sat down with us to talk about what life has been like lately for the band. It's important to remember that, in the span of just two years, Yellowcard has gone from passing out demos on the streets of LA to winning MTV Video Music Awards. Ryan summed it best when he said, "Our life has spiraled into this sort of weird, surreal dreamland that we never imagined we'd be a part of ... on the new record, we really captured all of these things we've been through ..."
It was that dynamic that made the day really interesting. Here you've got a young band that is sitting on the edge of where they came from, yet staring into the face of superstardom beyond what they ever dreamed. It's the kind of change and the kind of struggle that produces great material, and that's what they've done. Yellowcard has delivered a sophomore album of new songs that brings to life the fantastic journey they've been experiencing.
Well, that's a wrap on show number one! Click around and enjoy - We look forward to seeing you backstage right here at Soundcheck.
- The Crew at Wal-Mart Soundcheck
