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The musical stylings of Mike Tyson will leave you so ecstatic it's ludicrous as he sings "The Girl From Ipanema" on Brazilian TV. Gotta give him props for keeping the wrath to a minimum and not unhinging his jaw and swallowing the host whole. I think he sings perfectly, if you disagree you tell HIM! I gotta say, I was prepared for the worst. But, he was not horrible. Not great. But we've all heard much, much, much worse.The musical stylings of Mike Tyson will leave you so ecstatic it's ludicrous as... more
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Season 3 of The Sing-Off wasn’t a musical competition, it was a SONY A&R showcase. The grand prize was a SONY recording contract, so obviously the label has an interest in who wins. But on seasons 1 and 2, the judging hewed to a pretty basic standard: who was the best? This year, though, the record deal was the prize, this year it was the sole judging criterion. Not “you’re the best so you win,” but “you win because you’re best suited to SONY’s marketing goals.” As the season wore on, it felt more and more like the label was sitting right behind the judges, “consulting” with them on their decisions.Season 3 of The Sing-Off wasn’t a musical competition, it was a SONY A&R... more
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In 2009, very talented musicians Jason Falkner and Daniel Johnston teamed up to create an alblum called "Is and Always Was". On this 5-star release, my son, Miles, fell in love with the tune Fake Records of Rock-n-Roll. He has had us listen to this song hundreds of times and is the first real song out of many he has heard that made him attempt to sing all the words. His father, Joe Dimino, set out to talk to the duo that had the power to make his son sing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBnAshqcy0In 2009, very talented musicians Jason Falkner and Daniel Johnston teamed up to create... more
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WHAT A VOICE! Here is Marc Martel's audition for Queen Extravaganza, a live tour with members of Queen in honor of the band's 40th anniversary -- he also has a band called The Band Downhere. Considering he's Freddie Mercury reincarnate, I'd say he has a pretty good shot of winning.
Freddie Mercury is back? NOPE! Just Chuck Testa!WHAT A VOICE! Here is Marc Martel's audition for Queen Extravaganza, a live tour... more
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Here is a talented bunch in our military - talented military band cover's Adele's hit single, 'Rolling In The Deep'.
The singer is awesome. No information on who the singer is... if you know, post a comment below.
Update: the singer is SSG Angie Johnson. Originally from St. Louis, MO. Pride of Ritenour High School. You are awesome, Angie!Here is a talented bunch in our military - talented military band cover's... more
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17-year-old Anna Burden's cover of this tune may not be the only cover of its kind, but it's still impressive. As seen on Mashable.
Anna, record and release an album RIGHT NOW!17-year-old Anna Burden's cover of this tune may not be the only cover of its... more
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Eva Salina-Primack describes how her work as a singer evolved from growing up at Balkan Camp to heading a nine-piece brass band Slavic Soul Party. Featuring gorgeous music, this clip offers a fresh perspective on Balkan Camp: an unusual community of Americans who drag their tubas, doumbeks and clarinets into the forest to study Balkan music and dance. At the camp, a wild mix of ancient Balkan culture and young Americans billows into an all-day all-night multi-cultural party.
More info on the camp at www.eefc.org.
More info on Eva at http://www.myspace.com/evasalina.
More info on the filmmaker at www.josephinedecker.com.Eva Salina-Primack describes how her work as a singer evolved from growing up at... more
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Los Angeles Times...
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles belies its name
The 32-year-old choral group welcomes two openly straight members.
Photo: Jordan Bell, left, was the first openly straight singer in the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. He waits with other members of the chorus for rehearsal to start. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
By Karen Wada, Special to the Los Angeles Times
April 26, 2011
Near the end of last month's three-concert run at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles paused to share some quiet time and recognize those who contributed to the shows' success.
The tribute session took an unexpected turn when one of the group's newest singers raised his hand to speak. "I want to thank everyone for welcoming me," said tenor Chris Yraola, a 24-year-old music teacher from Eagle Rock. "It means a lot because, No. 1, I'm a little shy. And, No. 2, well, I'm a straight guy."
For a second, there was silence — "It was definitely a surprise," Yraola recalls — and then applause broke out. Some people hugged him. Some told him how proud they were. And someone yelled, "Jordan, your cachet just went down by half!" to Jordan Bell, a second-year bass who had been known as the ensemble's only openly straight singer.
"It was an important moment," says executive director Thom Lynch, one that he believes represents the evolution of his 32-year-old chorus specifically and of gay choruses in general. "There was a point in the early '80s when just having a group of gay men standing and singing was political and made a statement. These days, groups like ours are committed to making spectacular music — which attracts a wider range of singers and audiences. It's not that the political isn't there. But now, the way to make that statement is to be as good as we can be."
Bell, a 24-year-old marketing manager from upstate New York, studied voice and belonged to a men's ensemble in college. When he moved to Los Angeles in 2009, he was happy to discover the 220 plus-member chorus, which has released more than a dozen CDs and toured internationally.
"Immediately, one question popped into my head," Bell says. "Was I allowed to join?" He emailed "a sort of sheepish" query and received "a welcoming response" from the membership president. "He did ask if I'd feel comfortable if people assumed I was gay. I had thought about it, and I knew it was not going to weird me out."
What he didn't know, Bell says, was what it would be like to be straight in a gay group. He also wondered how the other singers would react when they learned he wasn't gay. The answer came during the chorus' annual retreat in Malibu early last year, a few weeks after he joined. One night, people were sharing coming-out stories and someone asked Bell about his experiences. At first, he tried to avoid the question. Then, he says, "I decided to be honest and said, 'I never came out because I'm straight.' ... The guy said, 'Wow, you're straight,' but said it a little too loudly and a crowd gathered." The next day, Bell says, "guys were still coming up to me to say it was really cool and show their concern."
"Since then, they've gotten to know me for my personality and treat me like part of the family, understanding my differences of orientation, asking about my dating life."
Bell has had no trouble fitting in, says Peter Johnson, a former membership president and Bell's "big brother." (A chorus veteran is assigned to each newcomer.) "Jordan's so comfortable in his own skin. He even had a solo within his first couple of concerts."
"When he arrived, we didn't make an announcement or anything," Johnson says, noting that, over the years, members have identified themselves in various ways, including one "who was transitioning from man to woman." Anyone who meets the audition musical standards is eligible for admission, he says.
Outside the chorus, Bell says, "many friends got why I'm doing this right away, although some people back where I grew up didn't fully understand. But I stood my ground. I told them just because you're in a gay chorus doesn't mean you're gay. I'm here because it's an outstanding chorus."
The past year "opened my eyes" to a lot of things, Bell says, including "these guys' sense of caring and commitment" to the chorus and causes such as anti-bullying. "I joined for musical reasons, but I stayed for the community experience."
Yraola, who teaches at Notre Dame Academy in West Los Angeles, has been in the ensemble since February. He loves choral music — he also sings in another group and conducts four more — which is one reason his family, friends and fiancée have embraced his decision to join. A few members knew he was straight before the thank-you session, he says, "but I never made it a big deal. I spoke up because I felt so welcome."
"The majority of our singers have felt excluded their whole lives, so they want these guys to feel accepted," Lynch says. "There's also a lot of pride that a straight person wants to be with us."
He says it's coincidental, but appropriate, that the ensemble is releasing its iTunes album "GMCLAlive" on Tuesday. "The tagline is 'Let your true colors shine.' It's about accepting each other and standing with each other and being who you are."Los Angeles Times...
Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles belies its name
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She's awesome... she got up and kept on singing...didnt even miss a note...many of yous can learn a thing or two from that woman.She's awesome... she got up and kept on singing...didnt even miss a note...many... more
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I am currently writing and recording a completely original piece of music for every day in 2011. These songs are uploaded to the internet everyday: http://sadfay.bandcamp.com, I also occasionally collaborate with other musicians and groups of people, who come to my studio and spend the day writing a song with me. The official website for the project is here: www.songadayforayear.com and the blog is here: http://songadayforayear.blogspot.com
It would be great to be have this project shared on Current TV as I am always keen to collaborate with more people and groups, especially groups of people who might not be musicians but want the opportunity to be part of the "magic" of being in a recording studio and part of a creative, original experience that would culminate in a finished song that they will have contributed to.
Cheers!
Martin
martin@songadayforayear.comI am currently writing and recording a completely original piece of music for every... more
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Real-life School of Rock students from Handsworth in Birmingham, perform Iron Maiden’s “Flight of Icarus” to promote Kerrang! Radio’s Cash for Kids charity, which aims to raise funds for sick and underprivileged children in the West Midlands.
Rock On!!!!Real-life School of Rock students from Handsworth in Birmingham, perform Iron... more
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Latest Complete Entertainment News Updates One of the final contestants from American Idol - one of the top 24 - was rushed to the hospital. In its 10th season, "American Idol" has already gone coast-to-coast (and, uh, Milwaukee), in search of the next pop superstar. So when it came time to whittle their list of hopefuls down to the top 24, a few additional miles probably weren't going to hurt anyone.Latest Complete Entertainment News Updates One of the final contestants from American... more
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Our crack stage crew bought an old black-and-white TV at a garage sale to decorate infoMania's new set. Imagine our surprise when the decades-old set sputtered to life to reveal Mr. TV, a visitor from the medium's Golden Age. (Full disclosure: Mr. TV bears a strong resemblance to infoMania's own Sergio Cilli.) This week Brett and Mr. TV talk "American Idol," which Mr. TV first believes is an ode to teen icon Troy Donahue. (Ask your grandparents.) Mr. TV does cotton to new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, though the Aerosmith lead singer doesn't look like any of the fellas he knows down at the lodge.
infoMania is a half-hour comedy show that airs weekly on Current TV. Picture the ultimate office water-cooler, only with funnier co-workers who willingly stay up late imbibing all forms of media so you don't have to. Caveat: Bring your own water. Hosted by Brett Erlich and co-starring Sergio Cilli, Erin Gibson, Ben Hoffman and Bryan Safi, infoMania airs on Thursdays at 11/10c on Current TV.
Go to http://current.com/infomania for more, and make sure to check out our Facebook profile for special features at http://facebook.com/infomania.Our crack stage crew bought an old black-and-white TV at a garage sale to decorate... more
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Britney Spears new smash hit pop single "Hold it Against me" music video parody spoof of the song like you've never seen it before.. this new couple is having a serious problem on their first date. Featuring Absent Minded Comedy with Walt Frasier, Laurice Fattal, Chris Catalano, Spero Chumas, Patrick Riedy and Alyson Goodman.Britney Spears new smash hit pop single "Hold it Against me" music video... more
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I just found this video of the most adorable kids singing their favorite Christmas songs and I definitely have a new appreciation for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.. Check it out: http://video.msg.com/Home/MSG-KidCam-Holiday-Songs-Special
Whats your favorite Christmas song?I just found this video of the most adorable kids singing their favorite Christmas... more
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If you have dancing skills or singing, acting, public speaking or other skills.this is a must see website. The people that run this site are looking for all types of entertainers to do work for the websites plus may be a tv commercial here and there. You can send them your picture and articles about your talent or send in a video of not more than 3 minutes and all pictures and videos will be posted.
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ENTERING YOUR VIDEO OR PICTURE, so give it a shot, YOU MIGHT GET LUCKY. tomhelmandpartners is waiting to receive you.If you have dancing skills or singing, acting, public speaking or other skills.this is... more
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Latest News Updates MR Jerry Lawson and Talk of The Town - Sing Off Video. R&B legend MR Jerry Lawson is back, this time he is in a group. The a cappella group MR Jerry Lawson and Talk of The Town...Latest News Updates MR Jerry Lawson and Talk of The Town - Sing Off Video. R&B... more
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Arjopa is the only female throat singer (Khoomeiji) ot the western world, wich got the acceptance by great tuvan throat singing masters (like Albert Kuvezin (Yat-Kha), Mongün-ool Ondar, Kongar-ool-Ondar, Gendos, a.o.). Together with her musicans Arjopa performs a unique mixture out of tuvan throatsinging, hypnotic drums, jews harp flangers, eletronics ( all by Ulike – The Master U-like), and magic cello &, didgeridoo sounds. Wich gets complete with weird Englisch, German, Russian and Tuvan lyrics. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/world/13873-arjopaArjopa is the only female throat singer (Khoomeiji) ot the western world, wich got the... more
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