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Paul McCartney writing new music for video game
Published Monday, Jan 30 2012, 16:04 GMT | By Lewis Corner | 14 comments
Paul McCartney has revealed that he is currently writing new music for an upcoming video game.
The singer-songwriter explained that he was easily convinced by the opportunity to work on the project, as computer games sell more quickly than albums.
He told German newspaper Die Zeit: "It's a fascinating market. A new computer game sells so much better than a new CD these days. Young people will hear my music for the first time in a game."
It will be the first time McCartney has recorded material specifically for a video game. However, the star's music has previously been used within the format.
McCartney and former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr came together in 2010 to promote The Beatles: Rock Band, which was available across a number of consoles.
Meanwhile, McCartney is currently preparing to release his new studio album Kisses On The Bottom on February 6.
> Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder reunite for new song 'Only Our Hearts'
Watch the promotional spot for Paul McCartney's 'Kisses On The Bottom' below:
The singer-songwriter explained that he was easily convinced by the opportunity to work on the project, as computer games sell more quickly than albums.
He told German newspaper Die Zeit: "It's a fascinating market. A new computer game sells so much better than a new CD these days. Young people will hear my music for the first time in a game."
It will be the first time McCartney has recorded material specifically for a video game. However, the star's music has previously been used within the format.
McCartney and former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr came together in 2010 to promote The Beatles: Rock Band, which was available across a number of consoles.
Meanwhile, McCartney is currently preparing to release his new studio album Kisses On The Bottom on February 6.
> Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder reunite for new song 'Only Our Hearts'
Watch the promotional spot for Paul McCartney's 'Kisses On The Bottom' below:
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