HARD CANDY PROMO at Roseland Ballroom, NYC - 4.30.2008 Madonna Celebrates Hard Candy In NYC Madonna played an intimate set for a few thousand lucky fans last night (April 30) at New York City's Roseland Ballroom to celebrate the release of her latest album, Hard Candy, which hit stores Tuesday. Fans packed themselves like sardines into the 2,200 capacity venue to get a preview of the artist's latest laser-light, choreographed dance fest that one would expect from a Madonna show. Those not in attendance had the ability to watch the show's first four songs on a live simulcast to subscribers worldwide, thanks to the show's sponsor Verizon. Her set lasted just under 40 minutes, and according to multiple reports, included a blend of older and newer tracks. The performance began with Hard Candy's opening track "Candy Shop," as the Material Girl emerged on the stage sitting atop a throne, while visions of swirling candies moved in unison to a vast array of lights, lasers and dancers. Madonna was then handed an acoustic guitar and began to strum along to another new song "Miles Away," after which she briefly retreated backstage, only to emerge a moment later to her latest single "4 Minutes." Fans erupted with applause when song collaborator Justin Timberlake hit the stage to perform his vocal duties. The song concluded with the two stars performing the intricate dance moves found in the "4 Minute" music video. Afterwards, Madonna took time to give thanks to album collaborators Timberlake, Kanye West, Timbaland and others, "I feel like the luckiest girl in the world," she said. "Even though I've made what seems like 100 records, every time I put one out it's like the first time, and the best time." Madonna played the opening riff to the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction," before dedicating a heavy guitar layered version of "Hung Up" to "all you people I saw asleep on the sidewalk last night." She added, "This song is for you, and I want to hear you singing it loud and clear," according to Rolling Stone. Madonna played "Give It to Me," the second single from the new album, as images of the tracks producer Pharell flashed in the background. The brief show concluded with a heavily synth-ed out remix of her smash hit "Music," while dancers entered the stage on a prop subway car. Source: fmqb / Posted: May 1, 2008 Back to Hard Candy Promo Index