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| THE SCRIPT - The Man Who Can't Be Moved - Live from World Music Awards 2008Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:19:34 -0800 by mybabyjunior19The Script are a three-piece Irish pop rock band from Dublin, Republic of Ireland. They are currently based in London after signing to RCA Label Group imprint Phonogenic, and their debut album The Script was released in August 2008. The band members are Danny O'Donoghue (lead vocals and keyboard), Mark Sheehan (guitar and vocals) and Glen Power (drums and vocals).O'Donoghue and Sheehan are former producers who worked with Rodney Jerkins, the Neptunes, Teddy Riley and Dallas Austin. They were based in the US, but moved back to Dublin where they recruited Glen for their new band. The band signed to Phonogenic in spring 2007, and released an EP on Last.FM.Their debut single "We Cry" received "Single of the Week" on RTÉ 2FM, Today FM and by Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 1, and was Kevin Hughes' tune of the week on GCap Media's The One Network show Music Control. Their second single, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved," was Kevin Hughes' "Tune of the Week" on Music Control, as well as Jo Whiley's pet sound. Their debut album The Script reached number 1 in the UK and Ireland the week it came out.The band's third single "Breakeven" was released in the Republic of Ireland on November 21, 2008 and in the UK on November 24, 2008.On November 9th The Script received an award at the World Music Awards for 'Best selling Irish act' of 2008. The band has confirmed that they plan to write a track for Leona Lewis's second album.it was exclusively revealed that 'Talk You Down' will be the fourth single to be released by the script in March 2009 Related: "the script" "world music awards" |
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| Mediaeval BabesThu, 08 Jan 2009 01:16:55 -0800 by BatmanMatrix1Well before the release of their most recent album, Undrentide, (Nettwerk), this offers some insight into the process of being a medieval baebe.Q: How did the Mediaeval Babes come about? I know it rose followed on from Miranda Sex Garden, but the reference points with this band hark back to MSG's first record, not what came after.A: The Mediaeval Baebes started when Katharine Blake met Dorothy Carter in Berlin in spring 1996. Dorothy inspired Katharine to form the initially recreationally orientated vocal group with a close circle of her friends. (Dorothy is the instrumentalist with the Mediaeval Baebes,playing dulcimer, hurdy gurdy and zither). Rumours of Miranda Sex Garden's demise have been greatly exaggerated - they will be releasing an album in the New Year.Q: From my copy of the record I have no idea if the songs are originals or from manuscripts, but the style seems pre-madrigal (hence the mediaeval, I suppose). What attracts you to this? Are you serious scholars of early vocal music?A: The Mediaeval Babes repetoire is made up of: arrangements of medieval/traditional material and medieval poems set to music composed by the band. The appeal of medieval music is its simplicity and power. The emphasis is on creating accessible medieval pop songs rather than trying to recreate an authentic sound."The emphasis is on creating accessible medieval pop songs."Q: Instrumental accompaniment is used sparingly, giving the listener a chance to concentrate on the voices, and with so many people, you're almost a small female choir. 11 people on the road has to be a nightmare - why SO many of you?A: Initially the idea behind forming the band was to be able to perform outside for fun without amplification. So you need a fair number of people for it to be loud enough. About 5 people turned up for the first rehearsal, more people turned up to subsequent rehearsals until we had to put a limit of 12. We now maintain the band at 12 singers because this seems a good number for making an impact and it also divides nicely for part singing. Life on the road is a mobile party - with 12 singers, 2 drummers and 1 instrumentalist that makes 15 musicians plus crew!Q: Who do you think is the real market for this kind of music?A: So far we have had a predominately classical audience. The music has the potential to cross over to a wider audience judging by the reaction of innocent bystanders at the Lillith Fair.Q: What's next for the band?A: We will start recording our 3rd album in two weeks time, with John Cale producing. Then towards the end of the year a 6 week tour of the UK with Jools Holland including a gig at the Royal Albert Hall. Related: mediaeval babes |
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| The Farm Part3Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:12:22 -0800 by roadtripprodThe Farm is a thriller shot in Groot Marico (South Africa) over a period of 4 days and produced on a budget of R8000 (+/- $1000). Running time +/- 33min. The Actors are students from Something Magic Theatre Org.. Six cast members (myself included) handled everything from special effects, make-up, sound to camera assistant and catering. The film was shot on a Panasonic DVX 100B camera on Sony DVM60PR3 mini-DV tapes. Two up-and-coming local bands gave me permission to use their music (see credits). The other music and sound effects were bought from Internet based royalty-free music sights. Any comments and constructive criticism appreciated. Related: film independent short |
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