Music stars launch their silent protest against Cowell

Rehearsals had been brief. A single page of sheet music was passed around the packed recording studio at the last minute, as musicians clutching their instruments were abuzz with the camaraderie of rebellion. Lined up on a grand piano were phones linking to Billy Bragg and Imogen Heap, each offering long distance contributions. In the control room, producer Paul Epworth struggled to make himself heard over the cacophony to count the artists in, and then... four minutes and 33 seconds of precious...

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