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Anti*pop returns with a full range of music acts
When it comes to festivals, the The Elms have seen plenty this year.
In recent months, the rock band from Seymour, Ind., played Farm Aid in September, the Monolith Music Festival at Red Rock Amphitheater in Colorado, and for crowds of roughly 15,000 at festivals in Europe. Next week, the band plays at the Anti*Pop Music Festival in Orlando, the indie-oriented event now in its fourth year.
Annie Hart, a member of the Brooklyn electro-indie-pop trio Au Revoir Simone, is equally excited about coming to Orlando.
On her last trip here, when she was 4, she was frightened by Michael Jackson's Captain Eo at Epcot Center.
Uh, that's gone now.
"I started crying, and I just remember this semi-scary thing and being freaked out, so I wanted to see if it actually was scary," Hart explains. "What am I even gonna do there now?"
Full article http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-antipop0708nov07,0,4332473.story
Uncorking the taste of traditional Ireland
Winston Churchill’s done it, Michael Jackson’s done it, and now so have I, writes Steven Box. I’m talking about kissing the Blarney Stone.
The Stone is reputed to have been that mentioned in the Bible as Jacob’s pillow and was supposed to have been brought to Ireland by Jeremiah the Prophet.
Another tale was that McCarthy was given the story of the stone by an old woman whom he saved from drowning. This lady turned out to be a witch. As a reward, she told him the secret of a stone in the castle which would give the gift of eloquence in return for a kiss.
More http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/07/uncorking-the-taste-of-traditional-ireland/
Quincy Jones' 'Messiah'
HANOVER, N.H. – The Dartmouth College Gospel Choir presents a concert centering on the music of legendary record producer, arranger and composer Quincy Jones, including selections from his 1992 Grammy-winning reinterpretation of Handel's "Messiah" through African-American musical idioms, including gospel, jazz, reggae and hip-hop. The performance is Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., at
Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College. The concert includes five pieces from Jones's 1992 Grammy-winning Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration, his monumental reinterpretation of the beloved classical choral work through African American idioms, including gospel, jazz, reggae and hip-hop. Other Jones pieces include his arrangements of the R&B standards "Let the Good Times Roll" and "Stormy Monday," his timeless 1975 ballad "Everything Must Change," his funky, much-covered 1962 hit "Soul Bossa Nova," and a "surprise excerpt" from Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller," still the best-selling album of all time, which Jones produced and co-composed. The 120-member choir will be joined by 20 Chicago-area professional gospel vocalists and musicians and, on three selections, the Superlatives, a Lebanon (N.H.) High School chorus. In addition to music by Jones, the concert will present songs of love, faith, and inspiration from various artists.
http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081107/FEATURES02/811070308/1011/FEATURES02
Elise Estrada, Filipino-Canadian Music Sensation, in Cancun, Mexico Filming Crash & Burn Video
The spunky singer is a hot commodity in the pop-music world these days, with a debut album of girl-power tracks and big concert dates with major international artists including Rihanna, 50 Cent, Backstreet Boys, Enrique Iglesias, Girliocious and Nelly. Elise Estrada is turning heads across the country and around the globe.
Elise was born in 1987 in Marikina City, Philippines and immigrated to Canada with her family when she was four. She started singing at the age of five with the encouragement of her supportive parents. Acknowledging the love of many Filipinos for karaoke/videoke singing, Elise began to find her singing voice by singing too songs by Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Michael Jackson--artists she regards as major influences. Artists including Beyonce, Regine Velasquez and Vina Morales are her important influence. When Elise was very young, she started singing other artists' songs. According to Elise, "I was the girl who sang with a hairbrush in hand in front of a mirror." Estrada hopes to serve as an inspiration to her Filipino heritage. "The way I talk, the way I look, I don't try to change anything. I think being Filipino makes me different, and it's something to be proud of.
More http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1583844.htm
25 questionable things about Madonna
2. So "Madonna" was a popular record. But was it a good record?
It really was. It paid homage to the '70s with its disco leanings, but looked to the future with smart pop production. Together with Michael Jackson, Prince and a small cadre of others, Madonna laid out ground rules for pop still being followed by Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani and others.
Full article http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_10908952
Take 5 with Tim: Elizabeth Dang In the hot seat: Elizabeth Dang
Former Purdue University student Elizabeth Dang is doing what thousands of Midwestern young people have done before her: trying to make it in Los Angeles. Dang tried her luck at first as a model but has moved to the road of a pop singer. The Duluth, Minn., native has made contacts and has recorded at studios where Dr. Dre and Justin Timberlake have recorded. Dang debuted her tracks in West Lafayette Oct. 25 at Where Else? bar. She got the dance floor moving there and she hopes to do the same across the nation.
Ricky Rouse plays a guitar solo on a couple of my songs. He appeared on Jay Leno a few weeks ago and just recently finished touring with Beyoncé. ... I am due back in the studio soon, and this time I'm proud to say I am working with another great guitarist David Williams, who has toured with both Michael Jackson and Madonna on world tours. Last but not least, I owe much of my vocal experience to my vocal teacher Maxayn Lewis. Max laid down some of her vocals on my latest track. She has recorded with major artists including Diana Ross and Celine Dion. Her big break started when Tina Turner recruited her for her world tour. I am very blessed to have this opportunity to work with someone so gifted.
More http://www.jconline.com/article/20081107/ENT09/811070301
Farah not asked on Shahrukh's favourite colour
Recently, Farah Khan conducted a Masterclass on Bollywood at London. This was as a follow up to the reception she had where The Mayfair Media Club celebrated her award winning career as a film director and choreographer. Farah has fond memories about the event and the interview she gave, especially since it was indeed a 'different' experience and went into the technicalities of making a film rather than focusing on gossip.
For Farah, one of the high points of her London visit was a chance meeting with Steve Barron, director of Michael Jackson's chartbuster single 'Billie Jean' from 'Thriller'. "It was unbelievable to come face to face with him. I wanted to make sure that I was actually interacting with THE Steve. It was overwhelming," says Farah.
Full article http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2008/farah-shahrukh-colour-071108.html
2001 - Michael Jackson granted an exclusive interview to the TV show "Entertainment Tonight." The show was aired on November 12 and 13 as a two-part special.
2001 - Michael Jackson attended a special record signing at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York.
Anti*pop returns with a full range of music acts
When it comes to festivals, the The Elms have seen plenty this year.
In recent months, the rock band from Seymour, Ind., played Farm Aid in September, the Monolith Music Festival at Red Rock Amphitheater in Colorado, and for crowds of roughly 15,000 at festivals in Europe. Next week, the band plays at the Anti*Pop Music Festival in Orlando, the indie-oriented event now in its fourth year.
Annie Hart, a member of the Brooklyn electro-indie-pop trio Au Revoir Simone, is equally excited about coming to Orlando.
On her last trip here, when she was 4, she was frightened by Michael Jackson's Captain Eo at Epcot Center.
Uh, that's gone now.
"I started crying, and I just remember this semi-scary thing and being freaked out, so I wanted to see if it actually was scary," Hart explains. "What am I even gonna do there now?"
Full article http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-antipop0708nov07,0,4332473.story
Uncorking the taste of traditional Ireland
Winston Churchill’s done it, Michael Jackson’s done it, and now so have I, writes Steven Box. I’m talking about kissing the Blarney Stone.
The Stone is reputed to have been that mentioned in the Bible as Jacob’s pillow and was supposed to have been brought to Ireland by Jeremiah the Prophet.
Another tale was that McCarthy was given the story of the stone by an old woman whom he saved from drowning. This lady turned out to be a witch. As a reward, she told him the secret of a stone in the castle which would give the gift of eloquence in return for a kiss.
More http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/11/07/uncorking-the-taste-of-traditional-ireland/
Quincy Jones' 'Messiah'
HANOVER, N.H. – The Dartmouth College Gospel Choir presents a concert centering on the music of legendary record producer, arranger and composer Quincy Jones, including selections from his 1992 Grammy-winning reinterpretation of Handel's "Messiah" through African-American musical idioms, including gospel, jazz, reggae and hip-hop. The performance is Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., at
Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College. The concert includes five pieces from Jones's 1992 Grammy-winning Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration, his monumental reinterpretation of the beloved classical choral work through African American idioms, including gospel, jazz, reggae and hip-hop. Other Jones pieces include his arrangements of the R&B standards "Let the Good Times Roll" and "Stormy Monday," his timeless 1975 ballad "Everything Must Change," his funky, much-covered 1962 hit "Soul Bossa Nova," and a "surprise excerpt" from Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller," still the best-selling album of all time, which Jones produced and co-composed. The 120-member choir will be joined by 20 Chicago-area professional gospel vocalists and musicians and, on three selections, the Superlatives, a Lebanon (N.H.) High School chorus. In addition to music by Jones, the concert will present songs of love, faith, and inspiration from various artists.
http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081107/FEATURES02/811070308/1011/FEATURES02
Elise Estrada, Filipino-Canadian Music Sensation, in Cancun, Mexico Filming Crash & Burn Video
The spunky singer is a hot commodity in the pop-music world these days, with a debut album of girl-power tracks and big concert dates with major international artists including Rihanna, 50 Cent, Backstreet Boys, Enrique Iglesias, Girliocious and Nelly. Elise Estrada is turning heads across the country and around the globe.
Elise was born in 1987 in Marikina City, Philippines and immigrated to Canada with her family when she was four. She started singing at the age of five with the encouragement of her supportive parents. Acknowledging the love of many Filipinos for karaoke/videoke singing, Elise began to find her singing voice by singing too songs by Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Michael Jackson--artists she regards as major influences. Artists including Beyonce, Regine Velasquez and Vina Morales are her important influence. When Elise was very young, she started singing other artists' songs. According to Elise, "I was the girl who sang with a hairbrush in hand in front of a mirror." Estrada hopes to serve as an inspiration to her Filipino heritage. "The way I talk, the way I look, I don't try to change anything. I think being Filipino makes me different, and it's something to be proud of.
More http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1583844.htm
25 questionable things about Madonna
2. So "Madonna" was a popular record. But was it a good record?
It really was. It paid homage to the '70s with its disco leanings, but looked to the future with smart pop production. Together with Michael Jackson, Prince and a small cadre of others, Madonna laid out ground rules for pop still being followed by Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani and others.
Full article http://www.denverpost.com/entertainment/ci_10908952
Take 5 with Tim: Elizabeth Dang In the hot seat: Elizabeth Dang
Former Purdue University student Elizabeth Dang is doing what thousands of Midwestern young people have done before her: trying to make it in Los Angeles. Dang tried her luck at first as a model but has moved to the road of a pop singer. The Duluth, Minn., native has made contacts and has recorded at studios where Dr. Dre and Justin Timberlake have recorded. Dang debuted her tracks in West Lafayette Oct. 25 at Where Else? bar. She got the dance floor moving there and she hopes to do the same across the nation.
Ricky Rouse plays a guitar solo on a couple of my songs. He appeared on Jay Leno a few weeks ago and just recently finished touring with Beyoncé. ... I am due back in the studio soon, and this time I'm proud to say I am working with another great guitarist David Williams, who has toured with both Michael Jackson and Madonna on world tours. Last but not least, I owe much of my vocal experience to my vocal teacher Maxayn Lewis. Max laid down some of her vocals on my latest track. She has recorded with major artists including Diana Ross and Celine Dion. Her big break started when Tina Turner recruited her for her world tour. I am very blessed to have this opportunity to work with someone so gifted.
More http://www.jconline.com/article/20081107/ENT09/811070301
Farah not asked on Shahrukh's favourite colour
Recently, Farah Khan conducted a Masterclass on Bollywood at London. This was as a follow up to the reception she had where The Mayfair Media Club celebrated her award winning career as a film director and choreographer. Farah has fond memories about the event and the interview she gave, especially since it was indeed a 'different' experience and went into the technicalities of making a film rather than focusing on gossip.
For Farah, one of the high points of her London visit was a chance meeting with Steve Barron, director of Michael Jackson's chartbuster single 'Billie Jean' from 'Thriller'. "It was unbelievable to come face to face with him. I wanted to make sure that I was actually interacting with THE Steve. It was overwhelming," says Farah.
Full article http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2008/farah-shahrukh-colour-071108.html
Today in
Michael Jackson History
1995 - Sony released a statement that the company had entered into a joint agreement with Michael Jackson that would merge Jackson's ATV publishing copyrights with Sony's. Michael Jackson History
2001 - Michael Jackson granted an exclusive interview to the TV show "Entertainment Tonight." The show was aired on November 12 and 13 as a two-part special.
2001 - Michael Jackson attended a special record signing at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York.
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