I just loved playing a harp lately and even thinking of having one like hohner harmonica from musicians friend.
Hohner Harmonica from Musicians Friend (image from musiciansfriend.com)
As I always mention since then, I am not a music-lover nor having any musical talents. But since it’s summer and we don’t have classes, I am thinking of engaging myself in learning how to play harmonica.
Today, Google seemed to be musical as Google Doodles Ella Fitzgerald 96th Birthday!
Google Doodles Ella Fitzgerald 96th Birthday
I am not a musician and I only knew just little info about Ella Fitzgerald. She was known as Queen of Jazz, Lady Ella and the First Lady of Song. She was basically an American Jazz Vocalist. She has won 13 Grammy Awards and she also received award from the National Medal of Arts by Ronal Reagan and Presidential Medal of Freedom by George H. W. Bush.
Accordingly, rainsong guitars produce sounds that are distinctively rain-like and the music it provides is really different and unique.
Rainsong Guitar (image from guitarcenter.com)
I’ve just had a chance to talk to a musician colleague and he really agreed to what I said about rainsong guitars. He even suggested reliable shops where can I buy affordable yet quality guitars. I told him I don’t have plans to purchase one but I found the rainsong guitars guitar center — an online shop a good site to shop.
Alvin Lee, a British Blues-Rock guitarist and a singer of the band Ten Years After, died at the age of 68 after a surgical procedure on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
British Blues-Rock Guitarist, Alvin Lee, dies at 68 (image from festival-guitare-patrimonio.com)
“With great sadness, we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning after unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure,” read the message on alvinlee.com. “We have lost a wonderful, much loved father and companion. The world has lost a great and truly gifted musician.“
Anastacia, the American singer-songwriter, who supposed to have a concert tours in Dubai and in Europe this month and this coming April 2013 was recently diagnosed of breast cancer again after she survived the disease in January 2003 after a successful surgery and radiotherapies were done.
Anastacia (image from fanpop.com)
Anastacia is supposed to have a concert in March 30 in Dubai World Cup and she’ll up for her London tour in April 6, 2013. But because of her disease, the crew, staff and productions audio interface should be set aside for now.
After I’ve listed the nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards on December 5, 2012, here are the list of the Grammy Awards 2013 Winners as they were announced just recently on Sunday at the Nokia Theatre and Staples Center.
List of Grammy Awards 2013 Winners | Grammy Awards 2013 | Grammy Awards 2013 Winners
Congratulations to the Winners!
It seems that there will be a Seoul Invasion to happen as K-Pop Artists will perform in Manila this coming February 9, 2013 in Aliw Theatre.
The following are the K-Pop artists who will be arriving in the country.
K Pop: Tahiti
K Pop: Prince
K Pop: Excite
Not mentioned above are Delight and Mellow:D.
Here are some of the details for the tickets:
Here are the list of the 2013 People’s Choice Awards Winners:
Movie: “The Hunger Games”
Movie actor: Robert Downey, Jr.
Movie actress: Jennifer Lawrence
Action movie: “The Hunger Games”
Action movie star: Chris Hemsworth
Face of heroism: Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games”
Comedic movie: “Ted”
Comedic movie actor: Adam Sandler
Comedic movie actress: Jennifer Aniston
Dramatic movie: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”
Dramatic movie actor: Zac Efron
Dramatic movie actress: Emma Watson
Movie franchise: “The Hunger Games”
Movie superhero: Robert Downey, Jr., “Iron Man”
On-screen chemistry: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth, “The Hunger Games”
Movie icon: Meryl Streep
Network TV comedy: “The Big Bang Theory”
Network TV drama: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Cable TV comedy: “Awkward”
Cable TV drama: “Leverage”
Premium cable TV show: “True Blood”
TV crime drama: “Castle”
Sci-fi/fantasy TV show: “Supernatural”
Comedic TV actor: Chris Colfer
Comedic TV actress: Lea Michele
Dramatic TV actor: Nathan Fillion
Dramatic TV actress: Ellen Pompeo
Daytime TV host: Ellen DeGeneres
Late-night talk show host: Jimmy Fallon
New talk show host: Steve Harvey
Competition TV show: “The X Factor”
Celebrity judge: Demi Lovato
Male artist: Jason Mraz
Female artist: Katy Perry
Pop artist: Katy Perry
Hip-hop artist: Nicki Minaj
R&B artist: Rihanna
Band: Maroon 5
Country artist: Taylor Swift
Breakout artists: The Wanted
Song: One Direction, “What Makes You Beautiful”
Album: One Direction, “Up All Night”
Music video: Katy Perry, “Part of Me”
People’s voice: Christina Aguilera
Humanitarian: Sandra Bullock
Jessica Sanchez, the Filippa-Mexican American Idol runner-up, will hold it’s first live solo concert in Manila in 2013.
Jessica Sanchez 2013 Live Solo Concert in Manila (image from inquirer.net)
The said concert will be held in Smart Araneta Coliseum in the coming 2013 Valentines Day, February 14, 2013.
I will sure to update you guys for the ticket prices and reservations.
There have been several reality shows on TV about singers that compete for their chance at fame. Three of the most popular shows, however, are American Idol, The Voice, and The X Factor. Each of these shows relies on votes from either the audience or judges (or both) to determine the winner. Of course, this scenario often leads to upsets — and yes, there have been plenty.
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American Idol was the original singing talent reality show. It has been on TV since 2002, where the original judges were Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul. Several celebrity judges have come and gone from the show since the first season including Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres, Steven Tyler, and Jennifer Lopez. The current judges are Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, and Mariah Carey.
Here are some historical upsets seen on American Idol:
The Voice on NBC
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On The Voice, contestants are judged based on their singing ability, but the judges are not as harsh as the judges historically seen on American Idol. Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and Cee Lo Green give constructive criticism to the contestants. The gimmicky clips of bad auditions are also left off this show.
Here are some of the upsets seen on The Voice in its short run time:
X Factor on Fox
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This reality show debuted in the U.S. in 2012. It was originally a U.K. series that was very similar to both The Voice and American Idol. The judges are Simon Cowell (originally from American Idol) Britney Spears, L.A. Reid, and Demi Lovato. The twist this reality show brings is that each of the judges mentors the contestants, instead of just providing criticism.
There haven’t been many upsets yet because the show is so new, but here is one:
Both The Voice and The X Factor are newer reality shows, so they have not seen as many upsets as American Idol. Of course, even if your favorite contestants get voted off a show, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to hear their music again. Some go on to perform top hits. You can also go to their concerts to support them. Previous contestants from American Idol perform on American Idols live, and some contestants from other shows have their own concerts.
