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Sinead O'Connor
A few years ago, an ex-boyfriend sent me the link to Sinead O’Connor’s song – Mandinka. He wanted me to know that it reminded him of me, how I was when he knew me. We were a couple in the late 1980s. I was a first year University Drama student. I was in the midst of grappling with who I was, my Catholic faith, and how to project myself onto the world.
By Rachel Robbins11 months ago in Beat
Remembering Tony
American jazz and traditional pop singer Tony Bennett came into this world as Anthony Dominick Benedetto. During his career, he was awarded 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. He earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He left this world on July 21, 2023, leaving his music behind for us to enjoy.
By Rasma Raisters12 months ago in Beat
Omer B blends electronic elements with live instrumentation to create a truly unique sound.
Experience the transformative power of music with Healing Strings. This unique collaboration combines Clara Sophia's enchanting healing voice, Omer B's soulful guitar melodies, and the masterful fretless bass of the legendary Dr. Yossi Fine. Together they create a mesmerizing symphony that transcends genres and takes you on a musical journey like no other.
By mysoundMusic12 months ago in Beat
Taylor Swift is Doing Something Fabulous on The Eras Tour
I'm a diehard Swiftie. Everyone who knows me knows it and on Taylor Swift's auspicious "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" release weekend, I'm still basking in the glow of 70,000 color-changing wristbands waving in the air around me at her Ford Field Detroit Night 1 Eras Tour concert on June 9.
By Lori Melton12 months ago in Beat
Will Tay Tay's Eras Tour Boost Inflation Figures?
Not to Blame musical legends Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and even the Collingwood Magpies (I digress from the musicians; yet this iconic Melbourne-based football team do beat to a nice drum) for causing pleasant (or perhaps unpleasant) waves in a cities economy while selling out at their concerts and events, despite "tough" times, and a cost of living crisis; together with a housing crisis, and high inflation. No hate at all. In saying this, there was a TikTok creator who joked about Taylor Swift "saving" a cities economy if such a city gladly welcomes her on tour with open arms. They (as in Ed, Harry, and that AFL team that wear black and white striped jerseys) all raised inflation in Australia in early 2023, according to Shane Wright from The Age. These musicians (and the AFL footy lads) are entrepreneurs, and they deserve to be adequately compensated for their travel time, rehearsal (in the case of a contact sport, training) time; and for the fruits of their hard work in being entertaining to us all in tough times or otherwise. Inspiration should also be taken on the positive impacts they have made to our love of music and cool beats. And to sport for a team of supposed inflation boosters, who apparently "peck" on you in a different way.
By Justine Crowleyabout a year ago in Beat
Voodoo Child. First Place in Melodic Milestone Playlist Challenge.
Right now it’s dark. All the instruments are still. The musicians are in bed or crashed out on the floor. I’m in the yard, under the sycamore. In the firelight it seems to flit and heave, waving its arms at the stars like it’s calling down guidance.
By Stuart Orrabout a year ago in Beat
Playlist of a 90's Stripper. Second Place in Melodic Milestone Playlist Challenge.
In my 20s, I loved clubbing and dancing the night away. A couple of weekends a month, I would get a babysitter for my two young daughters and hit the club scene with my girlfriends. It was a great way to unwind, socialize with old pals, and meet new people. I enjoyed getting a break from my usual mom gear (t-shirts & jeans, or sweats) to swap out for some heels, a sexy new dress, a fresh hairdo, and makeup. Oh, those sure were the days. My friends and I could move on that dance floor which caught much attention.
By Marilyn Glover4 years ago in Beat
The Mystery of the West End Cast Recording of Dracula the Musical
I don’t remember how I stumbled onto the cast recording of Sang de Vie Productions’ Dracula concept album. I can’t even remember how many years ago it was now – at least two, possibly more. But with it’s striking red album cover featuring a silhouette of Dracula, it’s hard to miss.
By Ash Taylorabout a year ago in Beat
The Hedonistic Milestones of a Self-Confessed Extrovert
First, Some Background Information... If you met me, you would easily peg me as an archetypal extrovert: confident, optimistic, and a lover of people. The ten-mile-wide smile that is always, always on my face would undoubtedly give this away before we even had a conversation. Then, as we got to know each other and hung out a little, you would note how comfortable I am in most situations, irrespective of the dynamic, and if we moved on to nights out together, you would watch as this confidence manifested itself further to the point where you would see me think nothing of making my way onto any dance floor, to dance... often on my own.
By Caroline Janeabout a year ago in Beat