#inauguration concert
Text
‘Krazy K-Pop Super Concert’ Reveals New VIP Package Offerings and Host For Upcoming August 26 Inaugural Event
Offerings for the VIP Krazy Fan Packages include artist meet and greets, soundcheck, send-off, and exclusive Krazy K-Pop merchandise
Tickets for event at UBS Arena on sale now at krazysuperconcert.com
Pulse Events, the company known for their renowned events bringing global music to New York, announced their new VIP package offerings for the upcoming ‘Krazy K-Pop Super Concert’. The inaugural…
View On WordPress
0 notes
Text
Asake, Wande Coal, Timaya, Pasuma Others Thrill Crowd At Tinubu’s Inauguration Concert
Many top Nigerian celebrities on Thursday night, stormed the inauguration concert of President-elect Bola Tinubu.
The event comes shortly after Tinubu and Shettima were conferred with Grand Commander of the Federal Republic and Grand Commander of the Order of Niger honours, respectively, in Abuja on Thursday.
Many Nigerians and All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters stormed the event…
View On WordPress
1 note
·
View note
Photo
. ✨THE MIDST✨ "Night to feel the dreams, Morning to live in hopes" The Annual & Inauguration Concert of Jakarta Youth Choir Conducted by: Septo Adi Kristanto Simanjuntak 📆 Saturday, November 26th 2022 📍 Graha Bhakti Budaya (Taman Ismail Marzuki) ✔ Open Gate: 18:00 WIB (penukaran tiket dibuka pukul 13.00 WIB) I'm ready to fly! #jktyouthchoir #concert #annual #inauguration #choir #2022 #dkijakarta #wesingforthecityandthecountry (at Taman Ismail Marzuki) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClWPGMIvFaA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
0 notes
Text
Re:vale - 2D☆STAR Vol.5 interview
Please note that I am not a professional translator and I'm only doing this to share the side materials to those who cannot access them, if you notice any mistakes please let me know nicely. Enjoy!
This magazine has been released in November 2016 aka before part 3!
Interviewer: Thank you so much for your hard work with the shooting and outfit change! Pleased to work with you for this interview.
Interviewer: It's been a little while, but congratulations on the success of your 5th anniversary live performance at the Zero Arena inaugural event!
Momo: Thank you very much!
Yuki: Thank you.
Interviewer: Your live concert was very exciting. Could you please share your honest thoughts?
Yuki: It was our honor as Re:vale to be chosen to perform in such a special place like Zero Arena.
Yuki: I'm grateful to all the staff who worked hard to make the show a success, to TRIGGER and IDOLiSH7 for their support and their performances, and to all the fans who came to see us.
Yuki: I’m sincerely glad that Momo and I worked so hard together.
Yuki: Right, Momo?
Momo: Yeah!
Momo: I'm really grateful too! I want to thank each and every one of them as loudly as I can!
Yuki: We’re also glad we were able to cover a Zero song as planned.
Momo: And the exclusive one-night shuffle units with TRIGGER and IDOLiSH7 were super exciting too!
Interviewer: Speaking of TRIGGER and IDOLiSH7, they did perform a medley of Re:vale songs, how did you decide on that?
Momo: Actually they didn’t inform us about that, it was a complete surprise!
Yuki: It sure was.
Yuki: We were as surprised as the audience, if not more.
Momo: I almost cried even though we were about to perform!
Yuki: You mean you were actually crying.
Momo: Come on, Yuki, don't reveal Momo-chan's secrets so casually!
Yuki: Fufu. My bad.
Interviewer: I see. Thank you for sharing that precious memory with us!
Interviewer: Allow me to change the topic, could you share your thoughts on this cover photoshoot?
Momo: The shoot was so much fun! There was Re:vale spray-painted on the set which was very exciting!
Yuki: It was. The letters weren't very visible in the end because we stood in front of them, but it was nice to have a set specifically dedicated to us.
Momo: And the outfits exuded our adult charms thanks to the casual jackets and hats, don’t you think!?
Momo: Right, Yuki?
Yuki: Fufu. For me at least. Momo didn't give off much of an adult vibe.
Momo: Huh!? That's not true! I was oozing with charm, right!?
Interviewer: Yes! You both looked wonderful.
Interviewer: The theme of this issue is "Secret Talk with Close Friends", so please tell us about a moment where you felt grateful for having a partner.
Yuki: I'm not good at socializing or livening up the mood, so Momo's ability to make everyone around him happy helps me out a lot.
Momo: I'm happy, but you say that all the time~ Tell me something new!
Yuki: Then show us your example, Momo.
Momo: For me, it's Yuki's cooking!
Momo: I'm really happy that he makes dishes with meat just for me since he doesn’t even eat it! I can really feel your love!
Yuki: Hmm, I see what you mean.
Yuki: Then, during our indie days when Momo and I were still living together in poverty, Momo never got mad at me even when I was getting fired from my part time jobs. I’d love to thank you for that.
Yuki: Thank you.
Momo: You went back in time out of nowhere!?
Yuki: It's about how grateful I am to you ever since we started working together.
Momo: Here it is! Yuki's handsome comment!
Momo: You're in such high spirits today, you’re making my heart flutter!
Yuki: Fufu. Sorry for always being so handsome.
Interviewer: Since we’re already at it, is there anything you'd like to tell your partner?
Momo: Yuki, there's still a confession you haven’t told me yet, right!?
Yuki: Why does it have to be a confession?
Momo: Because we're on the cover, so it's a great opportunity!
Momo: Please give me a warm confession that will convey our relationship to those who don’t know about Re:vale!
Yuki: Wait. Don't ask me to do things outside my expertise out of nowhere.
Momo: No way... I've always trusted you, Yuki... Was I just a game to you...!?
Yuki: No, not in the slightest.
Momo: If you don't share that special confession, Momo-chan might not recover...
Yuki: Ahh, are we doing this?
Momo: Momo-chan might not recover...
Yuki: Alright...
Yuki: "Until the end of the world, you’re the one and only partner for me in the universe." …*chuckles*
Momo: Yuki, you’ll ruin everything if you laugh at the end!
Yuki: I tried my best, so cut me some slack.
Interviewer: Thank you for the passionate messages!
Momo: Actually, TRIGGER’s Gaku came up with this line for me.
Yuki: The Number One most desired Man is also handsome on the inside, isn’t he?
Momo: I respect him for being able to churn out a dramatic line like that without any shame, even though he’s our junior!
Yuki: That’s right. No matter how many times I say it, it doesn't sound as manly as when he does.
Momo: You'll sound good if you don't laugh halfway through, Yuki!
Interviewer: Now onto the next question. Where do you see Re:vale in 10 years?
Yuki: I'll be 36, Momo will be 35, and it'll be Re:vale's 15th anniversary in ten years.
Momo: I'll work hard so that Yuki doesn't replace me with a younger guy!
Yuki: Hey, don’t say something that might cause misunderstandings.
Momo: Because I'm working on anti-aging!
Yuki: You’ll still be my partner even ten years from now, right? I’m looking forward to working with you more, Momo.
Momo: Yeah! Looking forward to it too, Yuki!
Momo: If I can still be with you and Re:vale in ten years then that's enough to make me happy!
Yuki: Thank you, Momo. I’ll be happy too.
Momo: I’m gonna be a bit greedy, but I’ll also be super happy if all our fans continue supporting us in ten years like they do now!
Yuki: Fufu. Indeed.
Interviewer: Lastly, please share a message for your fans who continue to support you.
Momo: I hope everyone enjoys the cover issue featuring Re:vale.
Momo: We were able to be on the cover of the magazine and succeed in the inaugural performance thanks to everyone's support! Thank you!
Momo: You have plenty of choices with so many charming idols featured in the magazine, including TRIGGER and IDOLiSH7, but please continue to support Re:vale!
Yuki: We were able to achieve all of this, from the magazine cover to the inaugural performance, all thanks to our fans who believed in Momo and I and kept supporting us.
Yuki: We will continue to do our best to keep offering the best Re:vale, so please continue supporting us.
The End
#idolish7#i7#idolish7 translation#ainana#re:vale#orikasa yukito#sunohara momose#yuki re:vale#momo re:vale#interview
58 notes
·
View notes
Text
FULL ARTICLE ON EUPHORIAZINE
By Saskia Postema 26.4.2024
Mere days after winning “Artist of the Year” at the inaugural Northern Music Awards, Louis Tomlinson is celebrating the only way he knows how – by giving back. Tomlinson just dropped a surprise album, which includes a curated list of live performances over the past years. It’s a risky move, as live albums are notoriously difficult to make worthwhile. But there’s no doubt about it: Tomlinson is deserving of that award, and the recordings on Louis Tomlinson: LIVE deserve to live forever.
After an initial stop-start to his solo career, Tomlinson has certainly flourished since finally getting to hit the stage. He’s been touring extensively over the past few years, performing a mix of tracks from his first two albums. Both were solid records that heavily referenced anthemic, rich sonic soundscapes. In fact, Tomlinson previously admitted that he wrote certain tracks with a live show in mind. Indeed, songs like “Face The Music,” “Out Of My System” and “The Greatest,” from his No. 1 selling album Faith in the Future, absolutely benefit from the live instrumentals compared to their studio versions.
It isn’t often that live performances consistently seem to not only live up to but objectively improve the perfectly engineered studio recordings. Perhaps it’s the love that the album so clearly captures for live music that does it. The singer-songwriter is an avid fan of his own fans and gets to share a collective experience of joy with them. Just listen to the crowds serenading Tomlinson in return during “Chicago,” recorded live in – you guessed it, Chicago. From Tomlinson’s perspective, audiences across the world have always been part of breathing life into these live recordings. Now, people get to live that same experience with him by listening to this record that is woven together with impeccably mixed joyful screaming in the background.
Tomlinson’s storytelling isn’t hindered by the crowd’s reaction. Rather, it is bolstered by it. In both power ballads like “Common People” as well as raucous tracks like “Silver Tongues.” The live setting seems to function almost akin to a prism – each song shining brighter, richer, fuller. Perhaps the only track that is tighter in the original version, is the seductive “Written All Over Your Face.” Nonetheless, the instrumental break and palpable, wild excitement make for an enjoyable listen.
Similarly, right in the middle of the highly addictive “All This Time/We Are Beauty” mash-up, a fan can be heard screaming “I love you” if you listen closely. The sheer adulation of the crowd is decidedly earned. Tomlinson has worked hard to prove himself, despite never having lacked the talent. Perhaps merely the confidence that he could do it, would do it, has done it. Nevertheless, he’s been open about the tension between his own love for music, and his at times debilitating need for perfection. As he’s settled into his career, a quiet undertone of determination and grit, of relief and fulfillment – of gratitude remains in every single show.
On “Saturdays,” you can actually hear Tomlinson mumble that the view’s never been better from where he’s stood on stage. It’s a high-maintenance track with all the right ingredients for a Tomlinson classic. There’s confessional lyricism, emotive delivery, and a gradual yet powerful crescendo in musical arrangement. It needs to be sung with conviction, and it’s clear that Tomlinson pulls power from the audience to deliver.
Notably, none of the covers that Tomlinson frequently incorporates in his concerts made it onto this live album. With that in mind, perhaps this release signals that Tomlinson has finally embraced his own artistry. Because if anything, Louis Tomlinson: LIVE is a reckless celebration record. An ode to joy, the synergy between artist and audience, and the impact of well-timed, flawlessly executed live guitar solos.
67 notes
·
View notes
Text
Billboard Music Awards, December 1992; photo by Reed Saxon/AP. (George was the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Century Award; you can view both Tom's speech and George's acceptance speech here.)
“I loved him [George] so much, and if he had never played a note, I would have been so blessed to have him in my life.” - Tom Petty, Rolling Stone, January 17, 2002
“I miss him, you know, I miss him in the night a lot.” - Tom Petty, Concert for George microsite
“There’s really not a day that I don’t think about him.” - Tom Petty, Conversations With Tom Petty (2005) (x)
#George Harrison#Tom Petty#quote#quotes about George#George and Tom Petty#The Traveling Wilburys#<3#fits queue like a glove
100 notes
·
View notes
Text
Mere days after winning “Artist of the Year” at the inaugural Northern Music Awards, Louis Tomlinson is celebrating the only way he knows how – by giving back. Tomlinson just dropped a surprise album, which includes a curated list of live performances over the past years. It’s a risky move, as live albums are notoriously difficult to make worthwhile. But there’s no doubt about it: Tomlinson is deserving of that award, and the recordings on Louis Tomlinson: LIVE deserve to live forever.
After an initial stop-start to his solo career, Tomlinson has certainly flourished since finally getting to hit the stage. He’s been touring extensively over the past few years, performing a mix of tracks from his first two albums. Both were solid records that heavily referenced anthemic, rich sonic soundscapes. In fact, Tomlinson previously admitted that he wrote certain tracks with a live show in mind. Indeed, songs like “Face The Music,” “Out Of My System” and “The Greatest,” from his No. 1 selling album Faith in the Future, absolutely benefit from the live instrumentals compared to their studio versions.
It isn’t often that live performances consistently seem to not only live up to but objectively improve the perfectly engineered studio recordings. Perhaps it’s the love that the album so clearly captures for live music that does it. The singer-songwriter is an avid fan of his own fans and gets to share a collective experience of joy with them. Just listen to the crowds serenading Tomlinson in return during “Chicago,” recorded live in – you guessed it, Chicago. From Tomlinson’s perspective, audiences across the world have always been part of breathing life into these live recordings. Now, people get to live that same experience with him by listening to this record that is woven together with impeccably mixed joyful screaming in the background.
Tomlinson’s storytelling isn’t hindered by the crowd’s reaction. Rather, it is bolstered by it. In both power ballads like “Common People” as well as raucous tracks like “Silver Tongues.” The live setting seems to function almost akin to a prism – each song shining brighter, richer, fuller. Perhaps the only track that is tighter in the original version, is the seductive “Written All Over Your Face.” Nonetheless, the instrumental break and palpable, wild excitement make for an enjoyable listen.
Similarly, right in the middle of the highly addictive “All This Time/We Are Beauty” mash-up, a fan can be heard screaming “I love you” if you listen closely. The sheer adulation of the crowd is decidedly earned. Tomlinson has worked hard to prove himself, despite never having lacked the talent. Perhaps merely the confidence that he could do it, would do it, has done it. Nevertheless, he’s been open about the tension between his own love for music, and his at times debilitating need for perfection. As he’s settled into his career, a quiet undertone of determination and grit, of relief and fulfillment – of gratitude remains in every single show.
On “Saturdays,” you can actually hear Tomlinson mumble that the view’s never been better from where he’s stood on stage. It’s a high-maintenance track with all the right ingredients for a Tomlinson classic. There’s confessional lyricism, emotive delivery, and a gradual yet powerful crescendo in musical arrangement. It needs to be sung with conviction, and it’s clear that Tomlinson pulls power from the audience to deliver.
Notably, none of the covers that Tomlinson frequently incorporates in his concerts made it onto this live album. With that in mind, perhaps this release signals that Tomlinson has finally embraced his own artistry. Because if anything, Louis Tomlinson: LIVE is a reckless celebration record. An ode to joy, the synergy between artist and audience, and the impact of well-timed, flawlessly executed live guitar solos.
33 notes
·
View notes
Text
TLDR:
Other theaters and chains than AMC, Regal, and Cinemark expected to be added
“For the first time, AMC is acting as distributor as well as exhibitor, and the company will be making the presentation available to unaffiliated theaters, in what AMC describes as “the inaugural step of a new line of business for AMC Entertainment.” . . . . AMC saying it expects to sign other theaters up prior to October. Variance Films is helping with the bookings in non-AMC locations.”
“Although there was no official word about how long the film might be in theaters, tickets are being sold for shows through Nov. 4 — all of them on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with the exception of showtimes also being available for Halloween night, a Tuesday.”
129 notes
·
View notes
Text
let's run away, princess
pairing: yeonjun x afab!reader
prologue: the princess life was not meant for you, thanks to your rockstar lover, life is not as dull
genre: fluff + royalty!au + rockstar boyfriend!yeonjun
wordcount: 975
warnings: language
You wrapped your leopard print scarf around your face, trying your best to conceal it, trying to take steps light and lighter. Even your clothing today was different.
Not an expensive piece made with the finest of fabrics and studded with the most opulent of metals, but what was rather the ‘commonplace’ clothing.
It was late at night, probably past midnight.
You somehow managed to escape from the palace. It was one of the many pros of belonging to royalty. Restrictions. Your life must have looked all alluring and illustrious to many, but people never seemed interested in peering into the shadows of anything beautiful.
Nonetheless, you were the royal family's only daughter, a princess, and princesses were never expected to slip out of palaces in the dead of night.
You came to a halt at a little door at the back of the estate, which you assumed was used by palace workers, considering you had never seen it before. You stood waiting, afraid on the inside, with intermittent looks at your wrist.
What if you someone learnt about this? Princesses were the pride and joy of their families, and no one dared to jeopardise it in any way.
"VROOM!" Your attention shifted to the side street outside as your lips curled into a smile, naturally.
Your lover, Yeonjun. He often rode his bike to help you sneak out, to let you live a life without any shackles, even if it was for a short period of time.
You pondered back to the first time you met him. It was simply another planned and rehearsed royal event, perhaps for an inauguration, but you never anticipated the exciting change to come at such a banal gathering.
The rock band that took to the stage was the talk of the town. It was a very unusual occurrence.
Your regal ancestry stood in the way of your enthusiasm for rock music. You could never have imagined yourself attending a rock concert, so you made the most of the occasion.
There was this one guy that caught your attention.
His glossy, jet black hair, parted from the middle immaculately, and fringes hanging from his hairline, sharp like daggers, his proportions were insane, with long legs and a naturally tall stature. His body was adorned with silver jewelry just as beautifully as his perfect lips adorned his face. The black skinny jeans he wore were ripped here and there, giving sneak peaks of his flesh. He was all you ever imagined a rockstar to look like.
"I really appreciate your performance. Your contribution was phenomenal! " You appreciated the team as you reached the backstage, with a few puzzled faces since no one ever imagined the princess herself to be present in a dingy dressing room belonging to five men, but you had to do it.
Maybe it had something to do with how enthralled you were by the performance, or at the very least by the gentleman on the far left.
"Thank you so much, Your Highness. We’re so grateful. Please accept our deepest gratitude. " One of the guys reversed with a bow.
You were accustomed to having formal dialogues. As you stepped forward, you gave a gentle smile.
"That was terrific!" You whispered gently enough that only that guy could hear you. He was taken aback at first, his eyes widening, followed by a smile, both with his lips and eyes.
"I thought royals were into more classical stuff, not rock and roll." He whispered back.
That was the moment you knew it.
Back to the present time, your secret lover was now right in front of you. His face was still concealed by a helmet as he patted the backseat with his leather-gloved hands, signalling you to sit.
"Your Highness!" He teased, knowing how much you hated to hear it coming out of his mouth.
"For God’s sake! It’s Y/N!" You cried, hitting him playfully as you hopped onto his motorbike.
He kicked the bike into gear, and the smoky engine roared to life. The bike and the riders were both blown along by the rapid wheels as they collided with the charcoal surface.
The bike's speed was unquestionably higher than it should have been. The roads were deserted, giving you and your lover more freedom. The sound of the brushing air as it flew by the zippy vehicle was audible, coupled with your happy yellings and screamings.
The moon who knew all your secrets, was absent from the night sky. It seemed to have left all of its glow on your face today. That was what ecstasy did to you, and that was how desperately you needed it.
For a better grip, you hugged Yeonjun’s torso, arms wrapped up from behind. He brought down the speed a little bit. You held him by his shoulders as you rose up, letting yourself stand on the footrests on either side. You allowed your long locks to run wild, letting them free, without any restrictions.
"Fuck royalty! This is what you call a life!" You screamed at the top of your lungs.
He parked his bike along one of the sides, ultimately removing the helmet that had been disguising his beauty. You were both perched, your heads resting against his shoulder.
"Yeonjun, let’s run away." You suggested, staring into space, too exhausted.
He shifted his softening gaze towards you, as he held your face with his thumbs.
"I’d do anything for you, my love."
His face held the soft projections of the lights, making it glow. You crushed your lips against his, feeling the softness. He replicated the kiss. This moment was pure bliss. You pulled out abruptly.
"You dress like a demon but you really have a heart of gold." You expressed.
Yeonjun responded with a query through his smile, his lips slamming into yours once again.
masterlist
please refrain from plagiarising, translating or posting outside of this platform
have a request? prompt fic game is OPEN!
#yeonjun#txt ff#yeonjun ff#txt scenarios#txt drabbles#txt imagines#txt oneshots#txt blurbs#yeonjun drabbles#yeonjun scenarios#yeonjun imagines#yeonjun oneshot#yeonjun blurbs#txt fanfic#txt soft hours#txt x reader#txt x moa#txt soft thoughts#yeonjun soft hours#txt aus#txt yeonjun#choi yeonjun#yeonjun fanfic#boyfriend!yeonjun#yeonjun au#yeonjun x reader#yeonjun fluff#txt fluff
131 notes
·
View notes
Note
What are your favorite looks from royal weddings, christenings, jubilees, coronations/enthronements, funerals?
For weddings, see this post:
For christenings - I've always generally liked what the moms wear but there just aren't a whole lot of good pictures because they're the ones holding the baby! What I love the most to see at the royal christenings is always how happy, proud, and glowing most of the moms are. I always got an odd vibe from Meghan in Archie's christening pictures - she isn't glowing and happy in those photos as the moms in other christening photos are. In fact, to me, Meghan seemed happier, more glowy, and prouder in the pictures from the Windsor hall when they presented Archie to CBS cameras.
But these two are my favorite looks from royal christenings.
I also really liked Madeleine's look from her first child's christening but couldn't find a good picture of her outfit so I didn't include it. I loved that she wore a floral headpiece and with a floral dress, made her whole look very summery.
For jubilees - I'm just going to do the BRF's 2022 Platinum Jubilee because I don't want go to down a rabbit hole right now.
Here are the ladies:
Kate in Wales (one of my all-time favorite Kate coats)
Beatrice at the Royal Windsor Horse Show Charity Night (one of my all-time favorite Yorkie looks - this is such a slay)
Zara at the Epsom Races (in Mike's hat)
Kate at the Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving
Sophie Winkleman and Lady Gabriella at the service of thanksgiving.
A couple of notes about the service of thanksgiving - Beatrice and Sophie W. actually wore the same dress in different colors; Beatrice in blue, Sophie in pink. I prefer Sophie's dress and her hat style. Beatrice's dress just looked off, like the fit was just slightly too big.
I didn't mind Eugenie's dress at the service of thanksgiving but the tangerine color with a black hat was all wrong. A more muted orange, like Gabriella's peach, or a darker-hued orange on scale with Sophie’s pink/fuchsia would've worked much better.
And now for the gents:
Mike after the service of Thanksgiving in Zara's hat. Just fab. No words.
August at the jubilee pageant. Who doesn't love a little boy in a heritage sweater? Such a cutie-pie.
For coronations/enthronements
From Charles and Camilla's coronation in 2023:
Queen Matilda, Coronation
Beatrice, Coronation
Penny Mordaunt, Coronation
Empress Crown Princess of Japan, Coronation
Queen Letizia, Pre-Coronation Reception
Queen Jetsun, Pre-Coronation Reception
Lady Louise, Coronation (an all-time favorite look)
Everyone in the procession at the coronation, (except for the Camillas)
Kate, Coronation Garden Party
Kate, Coronation Concert
Princess Anne, Coronation
Major Johnny, Coronation
Yeomen, Garden Party. These guys are just cool.
The only other coronation/enthronement whose fashion I enjoyed was King Willem-Alexander's inauguration. These looks are my favorite:
Maxima, Inauguration
Frederick and Mary, Inauguration
Felipe and Letizia, Inauguration (they became King and Queen a year later)
Mary, Reception (not sure if this was before or after the inauguration. I think it was after or later that day since Willem-Alexander and Maxima’s daughters were wearing the same dresses from the inauguration ceremony). Mary is 💃 personified in that dress.
I also adore the dresses that Leonor and Sofia wore for King Felipe's coronation. I wish we could have seen Charlotte in dresses like these when she was younger, instead of the traditional British smocked dresses.
For funerals - I don’t know about this one. I’m a little uncomfortable focusing on the fashion at such somber occasions. I get why some people do but it’s not for me so respectfully, I’m not sharing about these. People do the best they can during times of grief and we shouldn’t fault them for choices made under duress.
That said, I think Kate looked better at Philip’s funeral and The Queen’s lying-in-state than she did at The Queen’s funeral. Her outfit choice for The Queen’s funeral felt very much like a changeover to The Princess of Wales, where she looked (and probably felt) more like herself at Philip’s funeral and the lying-in-state service.
This concludes the traditional Royal-watching week of commentary. In two weeks, I’ll spend a few days posting about the Sussexes, and opening Pandora’s Box, so if you have opinions/royal-watching questions or just want to light matches with me about the Sussexes, get them in before May 18th to be included.
Back to regular programming.
21 notes
·
View notes
Text
Mere days after winning “Artist of the Year” at the inaugural Northern Music Awards, Louis Tomlinson is celebrating the only way he knows how – by giving back. Tomlinson just dropped a surprise album, which includes a curated list of live performances over the past years. It’s a risky move, as live albums are notoriously difficult to make worthwhile. But there’s no doubt about it: Tomlinson is deserving of that award, and the recordings on Louis Tomlinson: LIVE deserve to live forever.
After an initial stop-start to his solo career, Tomlinson has certainly flourished since finally getting to hit the stage. He’s been touring extensively over the past few years, performing a mix of tracks from his first two albums. Both were solid records that heavily referenced anthemic, rich sonic soundscapes. In fact, Tomlinson previously admitted that he wrote certain tracks with a live show in mind. Indeed, songs like “Face The Music,” “Out Of My System” and “The Greatest,” from his No. 1 selling album Faith in the Future, absolutely benefit from the live instrumentals compared to their studio versions.
It isn’t often that live performances consistently seem to not only live up to but objectively improve the perfectly engineered studio recordings. Perhaps it’s the love that the album so clearly captures for live music that does it. The singer-songwriter is an avid fan of his own fans and gets to share a collective experience of joy with them. Just listen to the crowds serenading Tomlinson in return during “Chicago,” recorded live in – you guessed it, Chicago. From Tomlinson’s perspective, audiences across the world have always been part of breathing life into these live recordings. Now, people get to live that same experience with him by listening to this record that is woven together with impeccably mixed joyful screaming in the background.
Tomlinson’s storytelling isn’t hindered by the crowd’s reaction. Rather, it is bolstered by it. In both power ballads like “Common People” as well as raucous tracks like “Silver Tongues.” The live setting seems to function almost akin to a prism – each song shining brighter, richer, fuller. Perhaps the only track that is tighter in the original version, is the seductive “Written All Over Your Face.” Nonetheless, the instrumental break and palpable, wild excitement make for an enjoyable listen.
Similarly, right in the middle of the highly addictive “All This Time/We Are Beauty” mash-up, a fan can be heard screaming “I love you” if you listen closely. The sheer adulation of the crowd is decidedly earned. Tomlinson has worked hard to prove himself, despite never having lacked the talent. Perhaps merely the confidence that he could do it, would do it, has done it. Nevertheless, he’s been open about the tension between his own love for music, and his at times debilitating need for perfection. As he’s settled into his career, a quiet undertone of determination and grit, of relief and fulfillment – of gratitude remains in every single show.
On “Saturdays,” you can actually hear Tomlinson mumble that the view’s never been better from where he’s stood on stage. It’s a high-maintenance track with all the right ingredients for a Tomlinson classic. There’s confessional lyricism, emotive delivery, and a gradual yet powerful crescendo in musical arrangement. It needs to be sung with conviction, and it’s clear that Tomlinson pulls power from the audience to deliver.
Notably, none of the covers that Tomlinson frequently incorporates in his concerts made it onto this live album. With that in mind, perhaps this release signals that Tomlinson has finally embraced his own artistry. Because if anything, Louis Tomlinson: LIVE is a reckless celebration record. An ode to joy, the synergy between artist and audience, and the impact of well-timed, flawlessly executed live guitar solos.
25 notes
·
View notes
Text
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mere days after winning “Artist of the Year” at the inaugural Northern Music Awards, Louis Tomlinson is celebrating the only way he knows how – by giving back. Tomlinson just dropped a surprise album, which includes a curated list of live performances over the past years. It’s a risky move, as live albums are notoriously difficult to make worthwhile. But there’s no doubt about it: Tomlinson is deserving of that award, and the recordings on Louis Tomlinson: LIVE deserve to live forever.
After an initial stop-start to his solo career, Tomlinson has certainly flourished since finally getting to hit the stage. He’s been touring extensively over the past few years, performing a mix of tracks from his first two albums. Both were solid records that heavily referenced anthemic, rich sonic soundscapes. In fact, Tomlinson previously admitted that he wrote certain tracks with a live show in mind. Indeed, songs like “Face The Music,” “Out Of My System” and “The Greatest,” from his No. 1 selling album Faith in the Future, absolutely benefit from the live instrumentals compared to their studio versions.
It isn’t often that live performances consistently seem to not only live up to but objectively improve the perfectly engineered studio recordings. Perhaps it’s the love that the album so clearly captures for live music that does it. The singer-songwriter is an avid fan of his own fans and gets to share a collective experience of joy with them. Just listen to the crowds serenading Tomlinson in return during “Chicago,” recorded live in – you guessed it, Chicago. From Tomlinson’s perspective, audiences across the world have always been part of breathing life into these live recordings. Now, people get to live that same experience with him by listening to this record that is woven together with impeccably mixed joyful screaming in the background.
Tomlinson’s storytelling isn’t hindered by the crowd’s reaction. Rather, it is bolstered by it. In both power ballads like “Common People” as well as raucous tracks like “Silver Tongues.” The live setting seems to function almost akin to a prism – each song shining brighter, richer, fuller. Perhaps the only track that is tighter in the original version, is the seductive “Written All Over Your Face.” Nonetheless, the instrumental break and palpable, wild excitement make for an enjoyable listen.
Similarly, right in the middle of the highly addictive “All This Time/We Are Beauty” mash-up, a fan can be heard screaming “I love you” if you listen closely. The sheer adulation of the crowd is decidedly earned. Tomlinson has worked hard to prove himself, despite never having lacked the talent. Perhaps merely the confidence that he could do it, would do it, has done it. Nevertheless, he’s been open about the tension between his own love for music, and his at times debilitating need for perfection. As he’s settled into his career, a quiet undertone of determination and grit, of relief and fulfillment – of gratitude remains in every single show.
On “Saturdays,” you can actually hear Tomlinson mumble that the view’s never been better from where he’s stood on stage. It’s a high-maintenance track with all the right ingredients for a Tomlinson classic. There’s confessional lyricism, emotive delivery, and a gradual yet powerful crescendo in musical arrangement. It needs to be sung with conviction, and it’s clear that Tomlinson pulls power from the audience to deliver.
Notably, none of the covers that Tomlinson frequently incorporates in his concerts made it onto this live album. With that in mind, perhaps this release signals that Tomlinson has finally embraced his own artistry. Because if anything, Louis Tomlinson: LIVE is a reckless celebration record. An ode to joy, the synergy between artist and audience, and the impact of well-timed, flawlessly executed live guitar solos.
23 notes
·
View notes
Text
TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT TICKETS SELL FOR $15K ...At Selena Gomez Charity Auction
Two of Taylor's highly sought-after concert tix hit the auction block in Hollywood Wednesday at the inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit. It was part of Selena's ongoing campaign to bring awareness to people struggling with mental health issues and self-acceptance.
Martin Short was the emcee of the affair, kicking off the tickets auction at $5K, but the number steadily rose until it finally hit a whopping $15K -- the biggest ticket item of the event. Of course, Martin added a lot of humor and had the audience cracking up.
Unsurprisingly, once Martin made the winner official -- everyone went crazy and clapped.
The lucky fan was ecstatic, snagging two tickets to any future Taylor Swift concert around the world.
56 notes
·
View notes
Note
Wait did Taylor do something else after Joe's birthday?? I keep seeing people talking about a new cover for her upcoming album or some songs she sang at her concert in Australia?
Oh yeah! 🙄 She basically said she wants to "burn" him. 🙄 Her bloody easter eggs...
She announced another version with a new song including the lyric "am I allowed to cry" 🙄 🙄 Do you hate Joe, yet?
And she sung Coney Island. Not only is that one of the William Bowery songs, but the lyrics of this song.. 🤭
"Were you standing in the hallway
With a big cake, happy birthday
Did I paint your bluest skies the darkest gray?"
Like, 2 days after Joe's birthday? So subtle.. 🙄🙄🙄
In 1903 a devastating fire took place on Coney Island’s Bowery.
There was a fire in 1903 that destroyed everything in the Bowery section of Coney Island..
“On November 1, 1903, just a couple of months after nearby Luna Park had wrapped up its inaugural season, one of the worst fires in Coney Island's history consumed over 260 buildings. It began in the Albatross Hotel, at the west end of the Bowery, and was carried by the wind eastward to Jones Walk. It was prevented from going further by a brick wall that Feltman had wisely built after the 1899 fire to protect his property from the fire-prone wooden Bowery buildings. Every structure in the Bowery was destroyed, and almost every building between Surf Avenue and the beach was burned. The fire is said to have been set by a former employee of the Albatross Hotel because of unrequited love for a female employee who preferred the attentions of the hotel's owner.”
#free joe alwyn#joe alwyn#joealwyn#jalwyn#nonnie#q&a#anti taylor swift#shit swifties say#toxic swifties#parasocial behavior#toxic taylor swift#William Bowery
20 notes
·
View notes
Text
May 28, 2022
Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel - Nashville, Tennessee
Vinnie Vincent made his first appearance in years at the inaugural Creatures Fest.
Vinnie was shredding as people entered, Standing high above the crowd on top of the incredible tank created for the event with blue and pink lighting. the crowd was told not to film or photograph.
The Holy Trinity performed together for the first time ever.
"Vinnie wanted to showcase Ace and I, so he won’t be playing any lead guitar. I never looked at performing with him as a competition more a meeting of guitarists doing their own style on classic KISS songs. But after I saw Vinnie in person while he was leaving his soundcheck, everything I heard was confirmed from him in his own words. He was cordial and friendly about it all, but nothing I could say to him would convince him to take a solo when Ace or I were on stage." - Bruce Kulick. "I purposely wore a headscarf covered in ankhs which I always called the 'Vinnie Vincent headscarf'.”
"So the “Holy Trinity” with all it’s surreal glory was now part of KISSTORY. Although many things were controversial for a concert evening featuring Vinnie Vincent, my take away was still positive. I know how much it meant for the fans to see us all perform together. It was certainly a dream come true for many in attendance. Vinnie did perform, something many were betting against." - Bruce Kulick
#kisstory#2022#creatures fest#Vinnie Vincent#ace frehley#bruce kulick#kiss#kiss band#kiss army#no vinnie hate allowed
85 notes
·
View notes
Text
[Translated from Spanish]
Red-hot musical maturity: Louis Tomlinson in Chile
By Savka Martinic | 25 MAY 2024
Louis Tomlinson, former member of the iconic band One Direction, dazzled Chilean fans with his concert as part of the 'Faith in the Future' tour, offering a show full of emotion, energy and a new, more rock-oriented approach in which has been working in the last few years of his musical career. The audience interaction, immersive graphics and exceptional musicians came together to create a magical night and from the moment Louis took the stage with ‘The Greatest’, it was clear that this was going to be a special evening.
Photo by Agustín León
The encounter was a flight through his greatest hits but also an example of the musical maturity he has achieved through this approach that at times nods to iconic bands like 'The Killers' and clear influences of indie rock. This musical progression is also reflected in the level of visual design of the concert, the screens that adorned the stage were not only a complement, but were an extension of the soul of each song where the color red predominated as evidence of the passion and rock vibe that he and his great team sought to capture. This color choice not only intensified the viewing experience, but also resonated with the energy and dynamism of Louis' performances. The light and visual effects were a true spectacle in themselves, elevating the sensory experience of the concert.
Along with this, and recalling the beginnings of his career as a boyband member, Tomlinson's constant interaction with the audience was the beating heart of the concert. Between songs, he shared messages of gratitude and part of the personal and artistic journey he has had in the last 3 years. At various moments during the concert, he stopped to look and interact with his audience, expressing his gratitude for being there and making evident his intention to generate genuine connection despite the magnitude of the stadium that made each person feel part of something special, something bigger than themselves. This type of authentic interaction is what Chilean fans needed to feel and what has also cemented Louis’ relationship with his audience over the years.
Along these lines, fans of the Brit expressed their gratitude with fan actions in songs like 'Kill My Mind' where the flashes of the cell phones in the chorus ignited a meeting that was beginning and that inaugurated the energy that remained high throughout the day. Each interaction elevated those present, creating a unique synergy between the stage and the crowd that did not go unnoticed by the singer, who was visibly excited and grateful.
Along with all the immersive experience that was lived in the stadium, the setlist of the concert was a perfect mix of songs from his solo career and some gems from One Direction. The singer performed 13 songs from the album that gives its name to the tour, 'Faith in the Future', 3 songs from his previous project 'Walls' and 4 covers including memorable hits from the boy band. Songs like 'Night Changes' and 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go' brought a touch of nostalgia and tears among loyal fans, while new songs like 'Bigger Than Me' and 'Out of My System' showed his evolution as artist. The closing with 'Where Do Broken Hearts Go' was the finishing touch to a night that will remain engraved in the memory of all those present.
Now, one of the most notable elements of all for those who have witnessed the different facets of the singer, was the change in Tomlinson's musical approach towards a more rock style, more mature and with much more aesthetic-musical coherence. Louis was accompanied by a group of talented musicians who brought each song to life with their skill and passion. The concert had rockstar vibes portrayed especially during songs like 'Kill My Mind' and 'Walls', where the guitar solos and powerful drums provided a raw and authentic energy that made the entire venue vibrate. In this way, his artistic maturity was also reflected in his musical influences in recent years, where covers of Post Malone's 'Chemical' and Arctic Monkeys' '505' were highlights, showing the versatility of Louis and his band to interpret and make these songs your own.
All in all, Louis Tomlinson's concert in Chile was not only a musical event, it was a transformative experience where red, the talented band that accompanied him, his charisma and the genuine connection with his audience were the protagonists. With 'Faith in the Future', Tomlinson not only demonstrated his prowess as a musician, but also opened a new chapter in his career, defying expectations and captivating hearts with his passion and commitment to authenticity.
Photos [x] [x]
16 notes
·
View notes
Last Seen Blogs
arurucherry
aru
realinthefieldgaming-blog
Untitled
crashermindsuniverse-blog-blog
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
locphgear
Untitled
youbusofficial
Online Bus Ticket in Odisha.