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♥︎ baby, you'll be famous -> your dad works at one of the biggest record labels in america. your boyfriend eddie has never pushed for you to give your father one of corroded coffins demos, but iron maiden just so happens to be on the lookout for a new opener on their world tour, and you know this is a once in a lifetime chance for him

i got you, babe -> after a day from hell, eddie comforts you

eddie's death -> you were there with him in the upside down when the demobats attacked, leaving you to witness the death of the love of your life, eddie

♥︎ starchild’s competition -> dustin’s noticed your odd behavior and takes it upon himself to figure out what’s going on. little does he know, you’ve fallen in love with the dungeon master of his dnd club

sick day -> eddie cuts class to come help you get over your cold

wednesday mornings -> you bring eddie breakfast without him asking

⭑ angeleyes -> after seeing nancy get pulled into a trance, eddie gets worried the same might happen to you and makes you a tape with your favorite song on a loop, even though you're broken up

your song (angeleyes part two) -> you and eddie finally get your date at lovers lake

⭑ flinch -> you flinch during a fight with eddie

⭑ putting the x in sixx -> you and eddie go to a party in LA where your old celebrity crush, nikki sixx, starts to hit on you

putting the x in sixx (part 2) -> with corroded coffin now on tour with the boys of mötley crüe, nikki sixx takes the time to keep trying to get to you

eddie’s girl -> you catch steve singing about you even though you’re dating eddie

the russian starlette (series): after taking a job at starcourt, you accidentally get entangled with russians underneath the mall who decided to experiment on you, causing you to gain telekinetic powers

-> the prelude (part 1)

-> the experiment (part 2)

-> the return (coming soon)

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THE LAST DINNER PARTY AT BOWERY BALLROOM.

Photos by Christopher Hall

The Last Dinner Party is the next band you need to know. They are currently in the midst of their first US tour ahead of the February 2nd release of their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy....

On Thursday night, the band played a 14 song set to a packed Bowery Ballroom, closing the night with a rousing Dire Straits "Money For Nothing" cover. The band has the juice, they're the real deal. Star power on another planet. See this band while they're playing rooms this small. They hit Philly on Saturday night before heading to LA and Chicago.

Check out everything about The Last Dinner Party over here.

Christopher Hall posts over here. More and more..

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RUSH (Alex Lifeson) "Hemispheres" Tour, Saturday, January 13, 1979, Palladium Theater, New York City, New York, USA ©Bill O'Leary "One thing I do know, this album/tour is the favorite of all the guitarists, bassists and drummers I have ever met, a musicians album. The first of a two night stand at the Palladium Theater in NYC. Incredible night of Rush music with this setlist:

Anthem

A Passage to Bangkok

By-Tor & The Snow Dog

Xanadu

Something for Nothing

The Trees

Cygnus X-1

Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Part I: Prelude

Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Part II: Apollo

Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Part III: Dionysus

Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Part IV: Armageddon

Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Part V: Cygnus

Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres Part VI: The Sphere

Closer to the Heart

Circumstances

A Farewell to Kings

La Villa Strangiato

2112 Part I: Overture

2112 Part II: The Temples of Syrinx

2112 Part III: Discovery

2112 Part IV: Presentation

2112 Part VI: Soliloquy

2112 Part VII: Grand Finale

Working Man

Bastille Day

In the Mood

Drum Solo

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The Avett Brothers at KEMBA Live!, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2024

The Avett Brothers of 2024 are a band in flux. While the seven-piece touring lineup remains the same, the group is supporting a pop-leaning LP and talks from the stage about working, more than playing, for its audience.

So it went that seven of the nine tracks from 2024’s the Avett Brothers made up nearly one-third of the band’s Aug. 20 outdoor gig on an unseasonably chilly, full-moon night in Columbus, Ohio, at a pretty much sold-out KEMBA Live! The musicians were more emotive vocally and physically than in the past, infusing new songs like “Never Apart (w/Vocal Prelude)” and “Orion’s Belt” with choreographed moves and making what was once organic joy feel contrived.

During these and other new numbers, Seth and Scott Avett struggled to align their harmonies and Joe Kwon’s cello and Tania Elizabeth’s violin were more adult-contemporary orchestral than down-home Americana as Scott Avett kneeled and slapped hands with audience members and Seth Avett struck rock-star poses under a backdrop of gold praying hands, a disco ball and kaleidoscopic lights.

It was nearly 30 minutes into the two-hour show when flashes of yesterday’s Avetts appeared, when the septet lit into Doc Watson’s instrumental “Black Mountain Rag” and Seth Avett’s electric guitar added a rock element to his bandmates’ country drive.

Scott Avett performed “Murder in the City” solo and acoustic and the Avett brothers and bassist Bob Crawford got folksy around one mic on “I Wish I Was.” Elizabeth continued the unplugged theme with her rambunctious solo spot pairing the instrumental “Le Reel Du Pendu” with the vocal-and-fiddle “Les Barres De La Prison” and earning a raucous response from the audience, a large number of whom began streaming out about halfway through the gig.

The vast majority who stuck around as space opened up in the lawn sang lovingly to the balladic “I and Love and You” and lustily to “Kick Drum Heart.”

The four-song encore continued the contours of the main set, beginning with the mindlessness of Toby Keith’s “As Good as I Once Was” by the Avetts/Crawford trio and ending, as virtually every Avetts show does, with the riveting, deeply thoughtful “No Hard Feelings” by the full band.

But even this magical song - which typically leaves Sound Bites in tears - produced only a lump in the throat, summing up an atypically tepid evening with the Avett Brothers.

Grade card: The Avett Brothers at KEMBA Live! - 8/20/24 - C+

8/21/24

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hot take uae learned absolutely nothing from jumbo at the vuelta and are running full speed toward a completely avoidable situation at the tour. would be funny if it wasn't so mind-bogglingly frustrating to watch.

this got long so ramblings under the cut:

angliru may have been a PR disaster and team unity was in shambles but podium sweep + "making history" is not the worst thing a team could learn from

but yeah -- bringing three guys who between them have eight GT top-five results in the past three years, and ALSO tadej is... a choice for sure!

prelude: i'd like to see them support tadej to attempt the double.

anon i agree that it looks very frustrating, but i can see this working:

adam will very likely be in a superdomestique role again this year, and has said as much in interviews. not having had much opportunity to race against strong competition or race much at all since his UAE Tour crash so i don't think there's anything to be worried about there; he'll likely support whoever is strongest and be an exceptional helper in the mountains.

the other two in the AAA trio however?

joão's had a pretty reasonable start to the year, nothing special but he's shown such form in the past and will likely be planning his season around the tour + potential vuelta ambitions.

he has spoken to GCN and thecyclingdane about the lineup this year:

"I think as long as we are all on the same page, it can work really really good," he says of the climber-heavy Tour de France selection. "But if one guy is not on the page, then we might have a problem. It is up to the directors to manage it, I will do my job and my thing, then I can only control what I do, not what other people do."

"the stronger we are the easier it will be to take it as a team, to support whoever is the strongest. normally tadej, to support him to do what he wants"

a cyclist? being vague to the media? shocker! but i think joão will likely be riding at the back of leading groups in the mountains in service of whoever is strongest rather than his own ambitions, and that strongest is likely to be tadej. he's unlikely to try something.

juan however has been in great form this year -- 2nd+youth at tirreno and a win+youth at itzulia (that would likely have been a podium/top5 if not for the stage 4 crash), 5th at romandie against plenty of 2nd-tier GC guys, as a great climber i reckon he has a solid shot at fighting remco for the white jersey (because remcoco will out-TT him on the flat stage 7).

he's talked to gcn too, and was a little clearer about what he thinks:

“Tadej has shown that he is the number one and the leader of the team, but Jumbo has proved in the Vuelta a España that different cards can be played,” he noted. “We also did it during the Tour and it is something that we also have to do to take advantage for Tadej.”

a col-de-la-loze moment, tadej haemorrhaging time with juan stood to gain could be very interesting indeed as to what cards the team and juan might play...

“If I get the opportunity, I will obviously not give it up. It would be a big responsibility and I am going to prepare myself as best as possible to be in the best condition and, whatever the race situation, take advantage of the opportunities,” he said. “Tadej is the leader but I am not going to give up any chances the team or the race offers me. Obviously, I will go out thinking about winning a stage, if the circumstances arise, and also being able to fight for my personal goals in the GC."

he's young, hungry, hugely talented and ambitious -- the first non-jumbo of the 2023 vuelta -- and could probably try something if he wanted to, but given the rest of the team would be supporting tadej, it would have to be a very drastic situation indeed. he'd have to take so much time on the best bike rider in the world, and tadej would respond as strongly as we've seen him respond to jonas in the tour if juan were to become a threat to his GC. juan's chances, to me, lie only in tadej cracking badly and he would be stupid to attack him.

almeida is doing Suisse and ayuso is doing the Dauphine alongside the rest of the Tour squad barring joão/adam/tadej, so we'll see more of their form then.

as for the domestiques? i think it could be a good move to give the jersey away in the second week (should they take it in the first) on so tim & nils don't burn themselves out chasing the breaks on the flatter stages and then use marc & pavel to help retake it in the mountains.

if they're all on the tadej-is-our-leader orders there's certainly the climbing strength to answer a 2022 granon style attack -- as long as tadej is not isolated, and this is where the AAA cooperation could be crucial -- and their relative TTing doesn't matter as tadej is excellent, juan is good but not stellar and there's no TTT

all three of the AAA trio have likely been promised, if not outrightly then at least subtly, leadership for GC bids at other grand tours in the future. it would be a smart move PR and team-support wise (contract motivations unlikely to come into play: juan to 2028, joão to 2026, adam to 2025 and i can't see them letting him go just yet if he's still in form) to not end up with something like this: the movistar breakdown

picture the scene: it's the 2019 vuelta 2024 tour de france. marc juan gets in a breakaway and is the lone survivor. nairo tadej attacks from the chasing group and team orders come through that juan should sit up and wait. he has GC/stage ambitions but lost time earlier in the race, and thinks he can gain it back. he grudgingly waits after a very prominently internationally broadcast hissy-fit. tensions run very high in the team and it weakens their chance at winning the overall classification to the point of primož winning primož winning.

this would be supremely stupid and the team should avoid this situation at all costs, establish an order and stick to it. perhaps try for white with juan, as long as it doesn't jeopardise what matters more: the yellow jersey

(marc himself wouldn't reprise this i think he's chilled out a lot since then and knows he's not a gc rider.)

given primož's focus on this year's tour, jonas/visma as defending champions (sepp/matteo could be capable co-captains to either each other or a less than full strength jonas), remco's presence and the host of other GC riders that could present difficulties on the road to Nice, i think UAE will probably be too busy focusing on their competitors and winning with tadej for much intra team drama

doing the double for the first time in 26 years would, PR and prestige and history-making wise, massively outweigh winning with another rider/getting two riders on the podium

tadej won't be riding forever, and he won't ride the tour every year; there will be other opportunities for the AAA guys to try their own ambitions

they will have to be more tactically astute than 'another team catches the break then tadej go brrr' because the tour's parcours is harder than the giro's, the field is stronger, and well, it's the tour. there's always some surprises. i personally can't wait for july!

if crashes/cracks/whatever mean there's no contention from other teams by the third week? it would be heartbreaking to see tadej lose out on doing the double (this year is likely his best shot), but at the end of the day it's bike racing.

realistically? i think it's in everyone's long-term interests to focus on tadej and only switch focus if he abandons or loses like 30min remco-style, but humans are notoriously bad at thinking long term and they're racers by nature. we shall see, anon, we shall see!!

tl;dr:

uae's squad is either going to demolish everyone or demolish themselves and tadej's chances of doing the double.

as an openly biased tadej fan i want them to support him. i think adam and joão will support him unless the team say otherwise, and juan is a little more of a wildcard

the giro-tour double is more prestigious than the chances primož/jonas had to complete the giro-vuelta or tour-vuelta double last year so the team (and tadej) will want that more than jumbo likely wanted either of those outcomes.

anyone but tadej in yellow is not what they want and is temporary, like adam was going to be in 2023

now if juan does attack tadej? you heard it here first folks!

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Olga Olgina brings old school vocal style to Lakmé's showpiece.

THE SONGBIRD: Polish soprano Olga Olgina (1904 - 1979) was born in Łódź, then moved to St. Petersburg as a child where she studied at the music conservatory. The outbreak of the Russian revolution in 1917 led her family to move back to Poland. In 1922 she made her debut as Violetta in Vilnius -- she became a company member singing leading coloratura roles for several seasons. In 1925, she toured to Yugoslavia and Austria, and began singing at the Warsaw Opera. She continued touring (including to England where she made several records for Decca), but in 1934 moved to Poznań and retired from the stage. She became a voice teacher, her most famous student being Teresa Zylis-Gara.

After her performance in Krakow, Z. Jachimecki wrote that it was “a sensational display of coloratura technique, musicality and a beautiful voice” (“Muzyka” 1927 No. 3).

THE MUSIC: "Lakmé" by Léo Delibes was first performed in 1883 in Paris. The work epitomizes the orientalist trend at the time through the perceived novelty of colonial English people in an exotic location, namely India. The title role, the daughter of a Hindu priest, is one of the cornerstones of the light coloratura soprano repertoire. It was written for Marie van Zandt, who was only 24 years old at its premiere and quickly became one of the foremost sopranos of the era. Lakme's Act 2 aria "Où va la jeune Hindoue" is commonly referred to as the Bell Song because the soprano mimics a set of magic chimes while telling the haunting legend of the Pariah's daughter. It is standard practice to sing three High Es in aria -- the first one in the vocal prelude and the one to top a flourish after the first bell refrain are in the score as optional variants (Olgina does the first, but not the second), while the climactic sustained High E6 at the end is not in the score (which Olgina does).

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Lauren Jauregui regresa a Lima como solista: “Ahora yo hago lo que me da la gana”

Tras el final de Fifth Harmony, el grupo que la hizo famosa a ella y a Camila Cabello, la estadounidense de raíces cubanas Lauren Jauregui se presentará en Lima este 7 de marzo como solista. Conversamos con ella en exclusiva sobre “Prelude”, su disco debut, y los retos de la carrera que ha decidido seguir como artista independiente.

Con Fifth Harmony logró récords de ventas, miles de millones de reproducciones en streaming y llenos totales en países de tres continentes. Pero ahora como Lauren Jauregui quiere mucho más: descubrir todas las formas posibles de expresarse artísticamente y ser lo más honesta posible consigo misma en el camino.

Una primera muestra de ello llegó en el 2021 con “Prelude”, un disco muy íntimo de 7 canciones que, como el mismo nombre indica, busca ser la presentación de esta etapa de su carrera en la que para poder tener el control total de su proyecto incluso decidió abandonar su disquera y seguir como independiente.

Este mes de marzo, casi 7 años después de la que fue su primera y única visita a Lima junto a Fifth Harmony, Lauren volverá al mismo escenario en la capital peruana para presentar esos primeros temas que ha compuesto como parte de esta nueva etapa en la que dice valora más el proceso de aprendizaje que el llegar rápido a las metas.

- Estás a pocos días de regresar a América Latina, pero esta vez ya como solista. ¿Cómo te sientes a poco de empezar este momento de tu carrera?

Hay orgullo, pero también estoy ansiosa, pero con una ansiedad buena. También estoy bien emocionada de poder estar con el público peruano, que me encanta.

- ¿Cómo te preparas para un tour?

Ahora mismo estoy yendo al gimnasio, en el último mes he estado tomando lecciones vocales dos veces por semana… hay muchas cosas que hacer, muchas decisiones que tomar…

- ¿Cómo va a ser el show? ¿Qué canciones incluirás en tu setlist?

Voy a cantar casi todas las canciones de “Prelude”. Estoy dejando fuera una o dos porque tengo unas canciones nuevas que les voy a tocar de un EP que viene. Si Dios quiere, el EP sale antes de que me vaya para allá o puede también que salga durante el tiempo que estoy allá, pero viene pronto. Y cuando digo pronto, lo es en serio. También voy a cantar los temas que tengo en español como “Piña”, “Nada”, las que ya existen en el mundo las voy a cantar para ustedes. Mejor dicho, con ustedes.

- El disco con el que regresas a Lima,“Prelude”, no solo marcó tu debut en solitario, sino también como artista independiente, dejaste tu disquera en 2021. ¿Te sientes ahora en completo control de tu carrera?

Sí, 100%. También tengo un gran equipo que me ayuda y protege mi visión creativa, que eso es bien importante para mí. Pero sí, al 100%, ¡yo hago lo que me da la gana!

"Cada vez que yo traté de enseñarle a alguien lo que estaba haciendo, me decían que no era buena escritora y eso fue lo que me puso en un lugar de inseguridad".

- ¿Crees que podrías haber hecho un disco como “Prelude” si no fueras una artista independiente?

No lo sé… lo que quise con “Prelude” es que fuera como la fundación. No quise dar todo, sino mostrar un pedacito de lo que viene y de lo que yo puedo hacer. A lo mejor si no me conoces de Fifth Harmony, que escuches las canciones y sepas lo que está pasando en mi mente, cómo yo pienso del amor y cosas así. Siento que es parte necesaria de mi historia como artista (el ser independiente), siento que al final del día los que se involucran en la música solo por hacer negocio, solo les interesa eso: el negocio. A mí también me interesa el negocio, porque como todo el mundo tengo una renta que pagar, pero para mí el arte es más, es una expresión de alma, una expresión de mi paso como ser humano en esta vida y yo siempre voy a proteger eso. Lo hago desde cuando se acabó el grupo hasta ahora. Aunque he tenido que aprender mucho a abrirme, a dejar que me ayude la gente que sabe más que yo, he tenido que crecer mucho como mujer de negocios, pero para mí vale la pena que me tome más tiempo, vale la pena aprender y que no me salga todo perfectamente la primera vez. Los aprendizajes son la parte de la vida que nos hacen crecer y a mí me hacen poder crear arte.

- ¿Es difícil llegar a ese momento en el que te sientes en confianza con tus decisiones?

Fue difícil al principio, pero ya estoy bien cómoda en mi proceso.

- Me llamó la atención en “Colors”, el single de este disco, que cierres recitando. Sé que tienes interés por la poesía, ¿qué tanto escribes pensando en poesía y qué tanto en canciones?

Antes de escribir canciones, yo escribía poesía. Así empecé. Para mí las canciones son poemas: letras y rimas que te dicen una historia en tres minuticos.

- Cuando escucho el disco, me cuesta mucho creer lo que constate en una entrevista pasada que, cuando terminó el grupo, no te sentías en capacidad de escribir, ¿Eras muy insegura respecto a tu talento?

Insegura sí, pero más que nada no había una persona que me dijera que lo podía hacer. Cada vez que yo traté de enseñarle a alguien lo que estaba haciendo, me decían que no era buena escritora y eso fue lo que me puso en un lugar de inseguridad, pero yo no paré de escribir, eso no me detuvo. Desde que era niña empecé a escribir y a expresarse con palabras, y eso nadie me lo podía quitar, pero sí, había una inseguridad, sentía que no podía hacerlo con el calibre que yo necesitaba como artista, como si no pudiera competir con los escritores del momento o escribir un hit.

- Parte de lo que te distingue como artista son también los mensajes que abordas en tus canciones y en tus plataformas: tocas temas como la aceptación, por ejemplo, el amarse a uno mismo. ¿Qué tan importante para ti es poder compartir esos mensajes con la comunidad que te sigue?

Es lo más importante para mí, usar mi plataforma, mi voz y mi talento para influir. Al final del día yo hago arte para mí, para expresarme y poder sacar toda esta vaina que está dentro de mí en mi experiencia como ser humano, pero lo expreso y lo comparto porque yo quiero que otra gente vea lo poderosa que es, que vean que son agentes de sus vidas y que pueden hacer lo que les dé la fucking gana, que pueden ser exactamente quiénes son, que sepan que no tienen que cambiar para estar en esta sociedad que está tan enferma, esta sociedad que ya no nos suena, donde todo el mundo está triste, miedoso y nadie está viviendo. Para vivir es importante estar conectado contigo mismo y con tu poder y si no estás consciente de que tú tienes poder de tu propia vida, vas a seguir siendo parte de lo que ya es y no podrás crear ese mundo nuevo en el que todos queremos vivir. Yo no siento que soy Jesús ni salvadora del mundo ni nada de eso, pero siento que las artistas que entienden eso de ser, de estar, es importante que le recuerden a la gente que son poderosos, así como te ven a ti.

- Hace poco lanzaste “Always Love”, que es un tema diferente de ruptura, porque las canciones de ruptura siempre son de “te odio, ya no te quiero ver” y esta es lo contrario: una celebración.

También tengo canciones que hablan de estar bien enojada y de que la otra persona me hirió, pero siento que cuando escribí “Always Love” estaba en ese lugar mental de sentir mucho por esta persona con la que estuve, pero ya sé que no podemos estar juntos. Ese sentimiento lo ha tenido mucha gente, pero no hay muchas canciones que hablen del tema y eso es algo que sí existe aunque no se ve muy reflejado en la cultura popular.

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The Theatre Post

Of all the theatre I've seen since like 2016. Please ignore this, it's for my own memory and i'll be constantly updating it

2016/maybe pre-2016 idr:

Hamlet (p)

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (p)

The Book of Mormon (m, Touring Cast)

The Two Kids That Blow Shit Up (p)

Ragtime (m)

Barbecue (p)

Jitney (p)

Perecles (p)

Marisol (p)

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (p, Touring Cast)

God's Ear (p)

2017:

The Kitchen (p)

Electra (p)

And (p, One-Act)

Godot Has Come (p, Japanese Touring Cast)

2018:

Bone Chiller (p)

Hamilton (m, Chicago)

The Miracle Worker (p)

Frankenstein - Playing with Fire (p)

A Prelude to Faust (p)

Home (p, One-Act)

Spring Awakening (m)

Twelfth Night (p)

2019:

Falsettos (m, Touring Cast)

Pippin (m)

Candide (m)

Metamorphoses (p)

Hello, Dolly! (m, Touring Cast)

Oklahoma! (m, Broadway)

Hadestown (m, Broadway)

Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (m, Off-Broadway)

The Ferryman (p, Broadway)

Burn This (p, Broadway)

Tootsie (m, Broadway)

What the Constitution Means to Me (p, Broadway)

Caught (p)

Sea Cabinet (m)

To Let Go And Fall (p)

Jefferson Township Sparkling Junior Talent Pageant (m)

The Rocky Horror Show (m)

Aubergine (p)

AMP (p, One-Act)

Frankenstein (p, One-Act)

2020:

Noura (p)

A.I.M. (d)

The Niceties (p, Livestream)

The Haunting of Lin Manuel Miranda (p, Livestream)

2021:

It's an Honorable Life (p)

A Murder is Announced (p)

2022:

La Boheme (m)

Redwood (p)

Monster Heart (p)

The Tempest (p)

A Raisin in the Sun (p)

Emma (p)

Cambodian Rock Band (m)

Sweat (p)

Merrily We Roll Along (m)

Doubt (p)

Victor Invictus (p, One-Act)

All Your White Darlings (p, One-Act)

Dead Mountain (p, One-Act)

Edgar Perry (p, One-Act)

2023 (was not a good year for theatre for me :/):

Next to Normal (m)

A Wrinkle in Time (p)

2024:

Purlie Victorious (p, Broadway)

Merrily We Roll Along (m, Broadway)

Here We Are (m, Off-Broadway)

Stones in His Pockets (p)

Sweeney Todd (m)

Richard II (p)

Henry IV (p)

Henry V (p)

Skeleton Crew (p)

The Spitfire Grill (m)

English (p)

Little Shop of Horrors (m)

The Lehman Trilogy (p)

Scotland, PA (m)

Holmes/Poirot (p)

Noises Off (p, Chicago)

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (m, Chicago)

Evil Perfect (p, Chicago)

Assassins (m)

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Beams Unveils ‘’Heat Potential’’: A Prelude to 'Requiem for a Planet' & Announces North American Tour

Today, the Toronto-based sextet, Beams, unveiled their new single and accompanying music video, "Heat Potential," from their soon-to-be-released album, Requiem for a Planet, which is set to drop on May 3rd. Anna M��rnieks-Duffield, the band's lead vocalist and songwriter, characterized the song as an ode to the inherent resilience that enables us to overcome challenges. This release follows their dynamic lead single "A.W.I.L," which has garnered acclaim from notable outlets such as Brooklyn Vegan, FLOOD Magazine, and Exclaim!. In celebration of their upcoming album, Beams has announced a North American tour kicking off in May, featuring performances at notable venues like the Bowery Electric in NYC on May 15th and The Hideout in Chicago on May 22nd, with a complete tour schedule available. Fans can pre-order "Requiem for a Planet" now. "Requiem for a Planet" is metaphorically likened to an emotional journey across "Grief Mountain," offering breathtaking views along the way. The album marks a bold exploration of new musical landscapes for the band, which has been praised for its enigmatic allure by American Songwriter. The album was recorded by Kevin S. McMahon, known for his work with Swans, Real Estate, and Titus Andronicus, at Marcata Recording. This venue, a historic barn located at the foot of the Shawangunk mountains in New Paltz, NY, provides a unique backdrop for the album's creation. "Requiem" invites listeners into a captivating world, where the mesmerizing sounds of the vibraphone, the warmth of amplifiers, the shimmer of guitars, and the eerie melodies of violin strings blend together to forge an intimate and immersive auditory experience. Beams Tour Dates: 05/03 - Owen Sound, ON - Heartwood Concert Hall 05/04 - Sarnia, ON - Maud’s 05/09 - Toronto, ON - The Garrison 05/10 - Kingston, ON - Hotel Wolfe Island 05/11 - Wakefield, PQ - Kaffe 05/13 - Montreal, PQ - La Sotterenea 05/14 - Worcester, MA - Ralph’s Diner 05/15 - New York, NY - Bowery Electric 05/16 - Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMoca 05/17 - Youngstown, OH - Westside Bowl 05/18 - Louisville, KY - Cave Valley Kava 05/19 - Cincinnati, OH - Northside Tavern 05/22 - Chicago, IL - The Hideout 05/23 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club 05/24 - Windsor, ON - Phog Lounge 05/25 - London, ON - Palasad Social Bowl Read the full article

[audiofuzz]

Beams Unveils ‘’Heat Potential’’: A Prelude to 'Requiem for a Planet' & Announces North American Tour

Today, the Toronto-based sextet, Beams, unveiled their new single and accompanying music video, "Heat Potential," from their soon-to-be-released album, Requiem for a Planet, which is set to drop on May 3rd. Anna Mērnieks-Duffield, the band's lead vocalist and songwriter, characterized the song as an ode to the inherent resilience that enables us to overcome challenges. This release follows their dynamic lead single "A.W.I.L," which has garnered acclaim from notable outlets such as Brooklyn Vegan, FLOOD Magazine, and Exclaim!. In celebration of their upcoming album, Beams has announced a North American tour kicking off in May, featuring performances at notable venues like the Bowery Electric in NYC on May 15th and The Hideout in Chicago on May 22nd, with a complete tour schedule available. Fans can pre-order "Requiem for a Planet" now. "Requiem for a Planet" is metaphorically likened to an emotional journey across "Grief Mountain," offering breathtaking views along the way. The album marks a bold exploration of new musical landscapes for the band, which has been praised for its enigmatic allure by American Songwriter. The album was recorded by Kevin S. McMahon, known for his work with Swans, Real Estate, and Titus Andronicus, at Marcata Recording. This venue, a historic barn located at the foot of the Shawangunk mountains in New Paltz, NY, provides a unique backdrop for the album's creation. "Requiem" invites listeners into a captivating world, where the mesmerizing sounds of the vibraphone, the warmth of amplifiers, the shimmer of guitars, and the eerie melodies of violin strings blend together to forge an intimate and immersive auditory experience. Beams Tour Dates: 05/03 - Owen Sound, ON - Heartwood Concert Hall 05/04 - Sarnia, ON - Maud’s 05/09 - Toronto, ON - The Garrison 05/10 - Kingston, ON - Hotel Wolfe Island 05/11 - Wakefield, PQ - Kaffe 05/13 - Montreal, PQ - La Sotterenea 05/14 - Worcester, MA - Ralph’s Diner 05/15 - New York, NY - Bowery Electric 05/16 - Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMoca 05/17 - Youngstown, OH - Westside Bowl 05/18 - Louisville, KY - Cave Valley Kava 05/19 - Cincinnati, OH - Northside Tavern 05/22 - Chicago, IL - The Hideout 05/23 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club 05/24 - Windsor, ON - Phog Lounge 05/25 - London, ON - Palasad Social Bowl Read the full article

[ddsuites]

Indulgent Escapes: The Epitome of Luxury in Agra's Hotels

Agra, a city steeped in history and cultural grandeur, invites travelers on a journey through time and luxury. In this extensive guide, we explore the crème de la crème of hospitality, focusing on the best hotels in Agra, with a special spotlight on the exquisite offerings of Hotel DD Suites—a haven where opulence meets tradition.

Agra's Enduring Charms: A Historical Prelude

Before immersing ourselves in the lap of luxury, let's appreciate Agra's timeless allure. The city's narrative unfolds against the backdrop of architectural marvels, with the Taj Mahal standing as a testament to Agra's rich heritage.

Hotel DD Suites: A Symphony of Modern Luxury and Traditional Grace

At the heart of Agra's hospitality scene, Hotel DD Suites emerges as a beacon of luxury. Its architecture is a seamless blend of modern sophistication and traditional charm, creating an ambiance that resonates with the city's cultural richness.

Sanctuaries of Comfort: Unveiling the Elegant Suites

Step into a world of elegance within Hotel DD Suites' luxurious accommodations. Each suite is a meticulously crafted sanctuary, offering panoramic views, sumptuous furnishings, and cutting-edge technology, ensuring a stay that transcends ordinary luxury.

Gastronomic Delights: Culinary Artistry at Hotel DD Suites

Indulge in a culinary journey of unparalleled proportions within the walls of Hotel DD Suites. The dining establishments here go beyond serving meals; they craft experiences. Every meal, whether it features exotic flavors or local specialties, is a work of art.

Rejuvenation Haven: The Spa and Wellness Experience

For those seeking serenity, Hotel DD Suites houses a world-class spa. Tailored treatments, administered by skilled therapists, promise to transport guests to a realm of relaxation and rejuvenation, ensuring a holistic experience.

Agra's Hidden Treasures: Beyond the Taj Mahal

While the Taj Mahal rightfully claims the spotlight, Agra harbors hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Hotel DD Suites serves as a perfect launch pad to explore these cultural marvels, adding depth to your Agra experience.

Personalized Luxury: The Art of Concierge Services

Hotel DD Suites takes pride in offering more than just accommodation; it provides curated experiences. The concierge services at the budget hotels in Agra will personalize your stay, arranging private tours, unique dining experiences, and ensuring your every desire is met.

Luxurious Celebrations: Crafting Unforgettable Events

From opulent weddings to corporate soirées, Hotel DD Suites sets the stage for grand events. Meticulously designed event spaces, coupled with impeccable service, guarantee that every celebration is etched in the memories of attendees.

Agra's Nocturnal Symphony: Nights Alive with Culture

As the sun sets, Agra awakens with a vibrant nightlife. Hotel DD Suites strategically places you amidst the city's cultural and entertainment hubs, ensuring evenings are as captivating as the day's explorations.

Seamless Exploration: Navigating Agra's Wonders

Hotel DD Suites not only offers luxury but also convenience. Its strategic location ensures seamless connectivity to Agra's iconic landmarks, allowing you to explore the city's wonders with ease and return to a haven of luxury.

Conclusion: Elevating Agra's Hospitality Landscape

In conclusion, the best luxury hotels in Agra redefine the essence of hospitality, with Hotel DD Suites leading the charge. Agra's historical splendor finds a harmonious companion in the unmatched luxury provided by these establishments. When seeking an unforgettable stay, let the allure of Agra and the elegance of Hotel DD Suites be your guide to an experience that transcends expectations.

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Faye Wong's concert in Hong Kong is a feast for the senses (2011)

by: 區家歷

Faye Wong's concert tour started in Shanghai, October of last year. It has traveled through Beijing, Taipei, and now Hong Kong. The setlist, concept, costumes, and stage have been fully revealed through reports on different media platforms. No matter how many videos are on the Internet, how high-definition the cameras are, and how vivid the descriptions are, it is still not as good as experiencing it with your own senses in person. This show, from the scale of the production to the attitude of the performer, is indeed worth seeing at the venue.

This tour's theme is a high concept of rebirth in four seasons. It is supported by the stage costumes, lighting arrangements, and imagery designed by famous artists. The production is meticulous. After media reports and online posts, everyone has a basic impression of the entire performance. For the Hong Kong stop, the theme was roughly the same, except that the setlist was radically changed. More than half of the songs were replaced with Cantonese songs. The setlist of this Hong Kong concert is undoubtedly the best of Faye Wong's career. It is understandable to say that she was particularly concerned about the birthplace of her career.

"Promise" in the snow

Faye Wong will perform 5 shows in Hong Kong. She sang for 3 nights last week, took a short break, and continues on Thursday and Friday this week. The reporter watched the third show on Sunday night. The setlist seems to have been slightly changed. For example, at the first show, she sang "The Queen's New Clothes" and replaced it with another Cantonese song "Guardian Angel". I wonder if there will still be these little surprises in the remaining two performances?

The concert continued to use "Winter" as the prelude with a background of bleak dead trees. But the previous songs such as "Lotus in the Snow" and "Red Bean" were removed and replaced with "Promise", "Repayment", and "Undercurrent". These are the most well-known "Fei Ballads" to local audiences. In the past, they were usually reserved for the finale. But this time, they were placed at the beginning to match the atmosphere. This was the climax of the intro. Faye Wong, who emerged from the ice, sang "Promise", while the venue sprinkled snow all over from the sky. Combined with the sounds, it felt beautiful. The falling artificial snow really melts, leaving no trace after the song ends. Those who arrive late will not see it or keep any souvenirs.

Spring Dream Scenic Tour

The spring segment after winter is still dominated by Cantonese songs. In Taiwan, it started with "Break Free", and in Hong Kong, it was replaced with the Cantonese version "Dream Person", and "Sleepwalk" was added to fit the artistic conception of spring dreams. In this section, the white dress worn by Faye Wong is said to be designer Titi Kwan's favorite. The fan under the stage gently blew the dress. Accompanied by her singing "la la la", the effect is both floating and beautiful. There is a touch of bright red eye shadow on the corner of Faye Wong's eyes, which is made more prominent against the plain clothes.

During "Sleepwalk", pieces of flowers and leaves flew all over the place. This time [unlike the snowflakes] they are really tangible, carefully cut paper scraps. If you don't want to drop them to the ground immediately, you can save them piece by piece. It is worth the hard work of the creator.

The newly added "Guardian Angel" is an electronic style song composed by Wong Ka Keung and inherited the style of "Dream Person". She then sang the English song "Rilkean Heart", the original version of "Reminiscence". The entire Spring segment is more cohesive than the versions in China and Taiwan. These selected tracks all represent the influence from European and American music styles in the early 1990s.

Rare Cover

The musicians of the Hong Kong tour include music director Kubert Leung, drummer Jun Kung, and keyboard player Harris Ho. During the Summer segment, several of the musicians had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. For example, when Faye Wong was changing her clothes backstage, Kubert Leung played a fierce guitar solo to create an atmosphere. When she sang "Wings of Light", the four band members stood side by side with Faye Wong, surrounding the singer with guitar sounds.

In the following Summer and Autumn segments, she sang "Last Blossom" with a loud voice, and performed "Sky" while sitting on a feather-like crane, all of which the audience was looking forward to seeing. While singing "Sky", the top of the venue was filled with tiny lights, which was really beautiful. There was a small accident when she was stuck in the air at the Taiwan concert, but fortunately it did not happen this time, and Faye Wong may have no lingering fear in her heart. While she was in the air, she kept waving to the audience below, even to those furthest away. Faye had the most interaction time [with fans] here of the entire night.

This segment also included a lot of Cantonese songs. Since she seldom sang covers of male singers in the past, she actually chose Eason Chan's "Eyes Wide Shut" this time.

Grand Finale

After the first show, it was reported that she chose to sing Eason Chan's song, but did not choose the song of her former love Nicholas Tse. But in fact, the song "MV" she sang afterwards was written by Nicholas, a cut from the album "To Love". It was positioned between two popular Cantonese songs "Love Letter to Myself" and "Cold War", which inevitably made people ignore it [no reaction]. Speaking of "Cold War", Faye Wong hasn't sung it for many years. The dense lyrics did not seem to be difficult for her even though she has been out-of-practice with Cantonese for a long time. Faye Wong's songs have a history of nearly 20 years.

In the Rebirth finale, "New Tenant", "Chanel" and "The Flower on the Other Shore" are the key songs. The rotating red cloths, the CG images specially shot by Wong Kar-wai, and the giant mirror that rises up to the stage, all of this energy can only be experienced [in person] at the venue. Even if a DVD is released in the future, the feeling is reduced. And Faye Wong's indifference and alienation on stage is also a personal characteristic that is difficult for other performers to imitate.

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SOURCE: HONG KONG ECONOMIC TIMES // TRANSLATED BY: FAYE WONG FUZAO

[personal-reporter]

Concorso di Eleganza 2023 a Villa d’Este

Dal 19 al 21 maggio 2023 è il momento del Concorso d’Eleganza di Villa d’Este, una delle rassegne più note delle automobili classiche, presso il Grand Hotel Villa d'Este sulla sponda del lago di Como, una cornice magica per uno degli eventi più glamour del BMW Group Classic. Il Concorso d’Eleganza di Villa d’Este 2023 vedrà oltre 50 auto storiche che sono state suddivise in otto classi, ma sarà anche l’occasione per l’anteprime di alcune novità, tra cui la Rolls Royce Spectre, la prima elettrica della casa inglese, la BMW Serie 5, la Mini Cooper SE Cabrio e una nuova edizione della BMW 3.0 CSL, esposta sia a Villa d'Este sabato che a Villa Erba domenica, affiancata dalla BMW 3.0 CSL del 1973. Prima dell'inizio del Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, si terrà il tradizionale Prelude Tour, con anche una tappa all'autodromo di Monza, poi le auto arriveranno al porto di Cernobbio nel tardo pomeriggio del 18 maggio e saranno esposte al pubblico. La sfilata del Concorso d'Eleganza a Villa d'Este si svolgerà nella giornata di sabato 20 maggio, il Best of Show sarà incoronato dalla Giuria e il veicolo sarà premiato con il Trofeo BMW Group la domenica sera. Oltre al primo premio, i partecipanti e i veicoli in gara al Concorso si contenderanno la vittoria, per la Coppa d'Oro assegnata con il voto pubblico e per una serie di altri riconoscimenti. A differenza delle ultime due edizioni, quest’anno il pubblico avrà la possibilità di assistere alla sfilata delle auto del Concorso d'Eleganza domenica 21 maggio nel parco di Villa Erba, dove verrà organizzata una giornata ricca di musica e intrattenimento destinato a tutta la famiglia. I veicoli iscritti al Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este nelle otto categorie saranno esposti qui prima della sfilata e potranno essere ammirati da vicino. Il sabato, sempre a Villa Erba, si svolgerà l'evento Amici&Automobili - Wheels&Weisswürscht, dove verranno celebrati veicoli di tutti i tipi e i modelli di tutte le marche, portati da club e comunità automobilistiche di tutto il mondo. Cernobbio era solo un villaggio quando venne costruita Villa D’ESte, nel 1568, per volere del Cardinale Tolomeo Gallio, dal famoso architetto Pellegrino Pellegrini detto Il Tibaldi. Dopo la morte del Cardinale fu ereditata dal nipote, il Duca di Alvito, che la ampliò arricchendola di giardini in stile rinascimentale e opere d’arte e ospitava personaggi illustri tra artisti, intellettuali, reali come il Sultano del Marocco, con  un seguito di cavalieri con turbanti e scimitarre decorate da  pietre preziose. Nel 1815 la villa fu acquistata da Carolina di Brunswick, Principessa di Galles, e sposa del Re Giorgio IV d’Inghilterra, che la chiamò Villa d’Este, mentre opere d’arte, sculture, architetti e pittori ridecorarono lpambiente, come la statua di Venere incoronata da Eros, attribuita al Canova, che può essere ammirata nella Sala Flora della Villa Principale. Ma le spese erano eccessive, così la principessa perse la sua villa, sequestrata dal banchiere, che era il principe di Torlonia di Roma. In seguito la villa finì in mano agli Orsini, poi al Barone Ciani nel 1833, che aggiunse un nuovo edificio, in cui realizzò un albergo, Hotel de la Reine d’Angleterre, dedicato a Carolina di Brunswick, affacciato sul lago e con le pareti affrescate in trompe-l’oeil, ed è tuttora uno dei più incantevoli edifici del Lago di Como. Villa d’Este fu trasformata in hotel di lusso nel 1873, e fu   il luogo di villeggiatura prediletto dall’aristocrazia europea durante il Grand Tour. Nomi come Onassis e la Callas, Rita Hayworth e Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor e Nick Hilton, Frank Sinatra e Ava Gardner, il Duca e la Duchessa di Windsor hanno visitato questo grande edificio, oltre a zarine, personaggi eclettici e principi. Read the full article

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HANGING OUT AT SMALL’S LIVE #27: 19-22 DECEMBER 2022

YET ANOTHER SURVEY OF THE STATE OF THE PIANO

JOE FARNSWORTH with Brad Mehldau and Peter Washington, SMALL’S JAZZ CLUB, 19 DECEMBER 2022

MIKI YAMANAKA with Tyrone Allen and Jimmy McBride, SMALL’S JAZZ CLUB, 5 DECEMBER 2022 (almost couch tour)

ADAM BIRNBAUM with Matt Cloesy and Keith Ogawa, MEZZROW’S, 21 DECEMBER 2022

SULLIVAN FORTNER solo, MEZZROW’S, 22 DECEMBER 2022

Obviously this was not a random week where I stumbled into the virtual room. Seeing Brad Mehldau in a pick up trio setting stretching out on tunes (and that they did) with SULLIVAN FORTNER solo at the end of the week made it easy to also make good on checking out the stalwart MIKI YAMANAKA at her most recent regular late night gig and keeping an eye on ADAM BIRNBAUM who, it turns out was showcasing an interesting project.

Mehldau is a heavyweight but he also comes around Small’s and Mezzrow’s, owned by his own school pal, Spike Wilner to take some gigs. He is a quirky player with some bristliness that I can’t full embrace to bring him into my elite circle of favorites. But he is good and important and, witness this installment, just another NYC jazz club pianist in the very best sense of that term. Plus Peter Washington is indeed elite and JOE FARNSWORTH is a consummate professional. It was the drummer’s gig, but he’s a NYC jazz club drummer who plays with the very cream of the crop. And if you’re a young player, a gig with Farnsworth is an audition on behalf of the broader community. But Brad Mehldau doesn’t need such an audition, but he’s also not slumming in this band. Still it was a club gig where they stretched out on a cooker, a Burt Bacharach flavored pop tune, an older Great American Song Book ballad, and a quick tempo Bud Powell feeling tune. Mehldau explored some ideas and even if he polished them, they would have an austerity to work on rather than an instant likeability.

MIKI YAMANAKA is just (just!) a club pianist but, though she is, by now, despite her kimonos, bustle, and hair in a bun, a brash New York broad (a term I know, don’t use, except for now it kind of fits). She talks shit in a charming way, but above all she plays up a storm and writes smart tunes with a little austerity, including ones for Lee Konitz and Mary Lou Williams while covering a Kenny Dorham tune and Stardust with trumpeter Greg Glassman sitting in. Tyrone Allen had played with Nicole Glover earlier in the year, so I’m glad he’s found a home for his big sound and loping solos.

ADAM BIRNBAUM who has appealed for a smart combination of interesting tunes that pose and solve musical puzzles while swinging appealingly. He upped that ante by playing jazz versions of the themes of 12 Bach Preludes which he termed “refracted.” They were more akin to Ted Rosenthal’s arrangements of melodies from the European Tradition repertoire in that they were rhythmically jazz tunes whereas Dan Tepfler has varied the Goldberg Variations in more Bach-Ian ways. Still Birnbaum had moments where the canons and fugues were pretty evident. Interestingly it was in Matt Cloesy’s pedal tones and root notes that that structure came out most clearly. But Cloesy was also very much a jazzer. Keira Ogawa was fascinating working without a standard trap set and certainly no bass drum. Still his percussion made an important contribution.

Finally, SULLIVAN FORTNER played a holiday flavored solo gig with Winter Wonderland having, in turn, bop and Nawlins flavorings; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen not pristinely a la the Modern Jazz Quartet but by an I don’t care jazz guy who no longer cares about the shoppers at the mall and he’s going all out for himself; and a tour de force mash up of Star of Bethlehem into My Favorite Things. He played a similar gig which my Toledo friend saw recently for which he did Desfinado for both of us and Trolley Song from Meet Me in St Louis. He treasured Star>Things which I agree was great, but my favorite was the Everybody’s Song But My Own which he spun out. Fortner is bright and steeped in the music (that doesn’t make him unique in this crowd), but he is quick and clever so he wanders and amuses himself. I have seen him in some band situations where he just can’t quite contain himself, but here, as with Cecile McLorin Salvant, he can go out on several limbs and scramble back as the smart, fearless adventurer that he is.

Glad to have this music as the work year wraps up.

[lmjupdates]

Lauren Jauregui se prepara para actuar en la Argentina y recordó a Fifth Harmony: “Fue gran parte de mi vida”

La cantante planea varias sorpresas para su show en Buenos Aires. En una entrevista con La Viola, la estrella habló sobre sus nuevas canciones, su forma de componer y su interés por la música de Lali.

Por Carlos Iogna Prat

En una entrevista con La Viola, la estrella habló sobre sus nuevas canciones, su forma de componer y su interés por la música de Lali

Lauren Jauregui comenzará en los próximos días con los ensayos para su próxima gira que pasará por la Argentina. La exintegrante de Fifth Harmony está presentando su carrera solista y los fans podrán disfrutar de sus canciones el 1 de marzo en el teatro Gran Rex de Buenos Aires.

“Voy a empezar con los preparativos en febrero. Estoy en contacto con mi equipo para arreglar algunas cuestiones sobre el vestuario para los recitales, maquillaje y peinado. Estamos en pleno brainstorming. En los próximos días voy a armar el listado de temas para las presentaciones”, describió Lauren Jauregui a La Viola sobre la previa del tour.

“Me encanta estar creando todo el tiempo. Para mí todo esto es muy divertido. Me alegro mucho y estoy feliz de hacer lo que me gusta y lo disfruto mucho”, agregó.

“Always Love”, una balada que recuerda una relación

“Always Love” es una canción que habla sobre el fin de una relación. El video la muestra a Lauren disfrutando del brumoso resplandor de la mañana. La escribió después de una ruptura y fue la forma que sintió para procesar la compleja emoción que sintió.

“La compuse en 2019 y trata sobre una relación anterior. La canción describe el sentimiento que sobrevive a la relación. Hay muchos que pasan todo esto. Aunque no pueden estar con esa persona, queda el amor de una forma diferente y con otro nivel de intensidad”, describió Jauregui sobre su último corte.

Sobre el proceso de creación, la cantante destacó que nació todo junto, la letra y la música: “La escribí junto a un amigo y fue una sensación que disfrutamos mucho. Fue todo muy colaborativo. En la letra expresa el amor que sentía por una persona, pero sabía que no podíamos estar juntos”.

También, la estrella pop detalló: “Cuando estoy escribiendo tengo la música primero y me pregunto qué me están transmitiendo. Qué cosas me provocan en mí”.

Lauren abrazó su libertad de expresión tanto personal y creativamente en su debut de 2021 llamado Prelude, donde mostró cada lado de sí misma con sensualidad, estilo y alma, entregando una representación sin filtros sobre ella.

En el track “Sorry” podemos disfrutar de los distintos tonos de su voz, con muy buenos arreglos orquestales: “Me encanta esa canción. Va un poco por el lado de ‘Always Love’. En ‘Sorry’ estoy más enojada porque mi pareja no podía ver lo que yo necesitaba para que estemos juntos”. La cantante anticipó que se viene un nuevo tema en los próximos días.

La relación de Lauren Jauregui con sus fans

Como pasa con muchos artistas, los seguidores están muy atentos a cada detalle en las redes sociales. “Tengo increíbles grupos de fans que me apoyan mucho y están muy pendientes de todo lo que estoy haciendo. Hacen reuniones y se organizan. Cuando estoy con algún premio se comunican conmigo en las redes. Los quiero mucho”, expresó la cantautora cubano americana.

Su sangre latina está muy presente. Desde muy chica sintió interés por el arte y la necesidad de expresarlo sobre el escenario. “Mis padres escuchaban mucha música y de todos los estilos”, contó recordando esa etapa importante de su vida.

“Mi papá es baterista y tocó en muchas bandas; le gusta mucho el rock y R&B. En cada reunión de mi familia había música. Cuando venían mis abuelos para pasar un fin de semana o en las fiestas sonaban muchas canciones. Recuerdo que cantábamos temas de Celia Cruz. También me gustan mucho las letras de Shakira”.

Su etapa con Fifth Harmony

En marzo de 2018, tras seis años juntas, Fifth Harmony anunció que dejaba de tocar en vivo para que cada una de las integrantes pudiera dedicarse a su carrera solista. La decisión llegó un año y medio después de que Camila Cabello abandonara la banda y comenzara con su fama solista con “Havana”.

En esa oportunidad, la banda posteó un comunicado en sus redes sociales donde explicó las razones detrás de esta decisión: “Reflexionando en los seis años pasados desde que empezamos en X-Factor, hemos comprendido cuán lejos hemos llegado y apreciamos todo demasiado, ahora más que nunca. ¡Hemos tenido un viaje supermemorable juntas y no podemos empezar a expresar nuestra gratitud a todos ustedes por acompañarnos en esta salvaje travesía!”.

Ally Brooke, Normani, Dinah Jane, Camila y Lauren se convirtieron en un éxito mundial, convirtiéndose en el grupo de chicas que más discos vendió de todos los tiempos con 33 millones de copias. “Miss Movin On”, “Work From Home”, “Worth It”, “I´m In Love With a Monster” o “That´s My Girl” fueron algunos de sus hits.

Meses atrás, las integrantes recordaron los 10 años de la banda. “Quiero recordar las risas, los chistes internos y los momentos: ‘pellízquenme, estoy soñando’”, escribió Camila Cabello.

En la entrevista con La Viola, Lauren recordó sus días junto a Fifth Harmony: “Fue gran parte de mi vida y tiene que ver con mis orígenes y lo que llegué a lograr con mi carrera solista. Pasamos por momentos difíciles de cierta manera, crecí mucho y pude llegar ser lo que soy. Estoy muy agradecida a esa etapa de mi vida”. Sobre el contacto con sus excompañeras, Jauregui contó: “Hablamos de vez en cuando, pero tengo mucho amor por ellas por todo lo que pasamos”.

[emisonme]

Official Info: Lauren said she made prelude for her fans only as a gift for having her back for all these years. Prelude isn't the EP, she is going to release an EP first then the album, she's also going on a mini tour in November to San Fran, LA, Miami, NY, and Chicago to promote prelude, she's releasing the prelude performances on YouTube on November 5th that's also when the songs will be available on streaming services. (all of this info came either from Lauren or her official website)

Thanks for the info!!!