Superheroes can be empowering and inspirational for both children and adults. Despite their superpowers and the colossal obstacles that they face, many of their messages in movies, television, and comic books can resonate with normal human beings too! Many kids love to play as superheroes, so it is important that they convey noble, uplifting sentiments. This infographic is a collection of some of the most powerful quotes that are applicable in the real world.
In Conversation with Composer Ludwig Göransson, Creator Of The “Black Panther” Score
Veteran music writer Jon Burlingame chats with Oscar nominated Composer Ludwig Göransson about working with Senegalese singer Baaba Maal his trip to Senegal, Africa to capture the authentic sound that would inspire the music featured in Black Panther.
SoundWorks Collection: In Conversation with Composer Ludwig Göransson – Black Panther from Michael Coleman on Vimeo.
An Accordion Orchestra Cover of the Michael Jackson Song ‘Billie Jean’
In 2018, the Orkestar harmonika (Accordion Orchestra) of the JU Niža Muzička Ŝkola in Prijedor, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, performed as bizarre and awesome cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”. And if THAT wasn’t enough, check out their choreography, too.
Video: Rage Against the Machine at Berkeley Square in November 1992
On November 7, 1992, just 4 days after their debut album was released, the blistering Rage Against the Machine performed an show at Berkeley Square in Berkeley, California. This powerful set included some of their now radio-staples songs such as “Bombtrack”, “Fistful Of Steel”, “Wake Up”, “Settle For Nothing” , “Killing In The Name”, “Bullet In The Head” and “Freedom”.
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How to Hire a Great Wedding DJ
Getting married is a big deal. When you have found the right partner, you are assuming you will only get one chance at having the perfect wedding. One of the most important aspects of the wedding reception is the entertainment. This is why it is important to find the right disk jockey to play and emcee on your special day. Unless you or your partner knows a good bit about the local music scene, it is likely that you won’t have much knowledge about local DJs who work weddings. The following are some general tips to ensure that you hire a great wedding DJ.
Create a List of Local DJs
The first step is to create a master list of all the prospective DJs to choose from in your local area. For example, if you live in Kelowna, you’ll want to Google wedding DJs in Kelowna.
From there, your next step is to move on to word-of-mouth referrals. These can come from family, friends or the people you already hired to work your wedding. Always give extra weight to the opinions of wedding vendors, especially if they regularly work events at the location of your reception. They will have seen some of the DJs in action and can tell you who puts on a good show.
Another way to help create your list is to look into local awards to find any award-winning DJs. This can ensure you not only have good music but a show-stopping performance at your wedding.
Pro tip: Don’t simply go for the DJs listed in a glossy book at the wedding planners. These are basically ads and may not have worthwhile options.
Check Out the DJ’s Website
Most professional wedding DJs worth considering should have some type of a website. Their site should have two important bits of information: a brief description of their style and some sort of pricing guide.
Any DJ you are considering hiring should have these two items on their website or at least be able to give you an example of them working. If a DJ doesn’t list a price, be prepared to be charged top dollar and have them try to sell themselves to you.
Most DJs will also have some way to check their availability on their website. Check their website or call them to make sure they are free on the days of your wedding. Once you have contacted them, pay attention to how long it takes to get a reply. If they are already booked or they don’t respond in a timely manner, then you can remove them from your list.
Interview Candidates
Once you have narrowed your initial list down, begin interviewing prospective candidates. Ask how long they have worked weddings or how they handle requests. Find out if this is their full-time job. The interview is also an opportunity to get on the same page with the DJ, so you can ensure they can help to create a memorable experience that fulfills your desires.
You can also use the interview to see their communication skills. This is important since they will be interacting with guests and taking requests during the wedding. You also need to address what will happen in case of an emergency and the DJ can’t be there. The last thing you want is to scramble to replace the entertainment at the last moment.
Hiring a DJ to entertain your guests on your special day is one of the most important tasks when planning your wedding. Making sure you get the right person for the job is a decision you will only make once, so it is important to get it right the first time.
Photo Gallery: Arkells with Lord Huron at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena
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Norman Blake Of Teenage Fanclub Gives The Best Band Advice
It was a very unsettling time for a lot of bands, particularly some of those on Creation whose roster changed dramatically almost overnight. Did you ever think Teenage Fanclub were in danger of being dropped by the label?
We were never concerned because we really didn’t have any expectations. If you have expectations then the pressure builds if you can’t live up to them. We hoped people would buy our records and come to the shows but if they didn’t you go and do something else. You have to be realistic. Fortunately, people did buy our albums and come to the shows but if they hadn’t, we’d have been OK with that. It’s just the way it goes. You hear bands complaining they weren’t successful because this didn’t happen or that didn’t happen but at the end of the day it’s just circumstance. You can’t expect to be famous or successful or you’ll just end up being desperate, which will then affect the music you’re making. Whereas if you just stay cool, do what you want to do and make music that you’re happy with at least you won’t be disappointed when you listen to it years later. There’s nothing worse than compromising and making an album that’s not really you then still isn’t successful.
What advice would you give to a new band just starting out now?
The band’s always right. It’s alright getting producers in and asking their advice, but the band knows their sound best – they’re the ones creating the music. If you want to have a song with two choruses and three verses followed by a middle eight and two verses again, do it! Don’t have somebody tell you it’s too long, or you need another middle eight. Fuck off! Write your own fucking songs. Just be confident in the music you’re making and what you’re doing and you’ll be alright. You may not be successful but that doesn’t matter. At least you’ll be creative on your own terms.
Lou Reed Took Over WPIX FM In 1979. Here’s The Show.
From 1979, this is a solid night out for Lou Reed, taking over New York City WPIX for a few hours and waiting for John Cale to show up to be his co-host. It’s classic Lou here, with his punkish clatter about rock critics, and taking calls from listeners.
John Denver’s Isolated Vocals For “Take Me Home, Country Roads”
John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at #2 on Billboard’s US Hot 100 singles for the week ending August 28, 1971. The song was a success on its initial release and was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 18, 1971, and Platinum 46 years later in 2017.
Post Malone’s Isolated Vocals For “Wow”
Post Malone’s Wow was released as a single on December 24, 2018. He stated earlier that fall that he wished to release another track before the year was over, and this was it. Wow debuted at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100. In its third week, it moved up to #11 before ascending to the top 10, where it peaked at #7.