Artist: Fripp and Fayman
Genre(s):
Ambient
Discography:
A Temple In The Clouds
Year: 2000
Tracks: 4
Thursday, 3 July 2008
Vanessa Carlton
Artist: Vanessa Carlton
Genre(s):
Rock
Pop
Rock: Pop-Rock
Other
Discography:
Heroes and Thieves
Year: 2007
Tracks: 11
Harmonium
Year: 2004
Tracks: 12
Be Not Nobody
Year: 2003
Tracks: 11
Live at the Exit-In Nashville 2005
Year:
Tracks: 18
Born in a petite townspeople in Pennsylvania, Vanessa Carlton was listening to euphony earlier she was innate, as her mother performed diverse classical pieces in the home's pianissimo. At the age of two, Carlton and her parents went to Disney World, where she heard "It's a Small World." Falling in love with the song dynasty, she discerned the song's melodic line on the piano when she returned home. Having composed her low pianoforte piece at years octad, Carlton was exposed to a broad array of music, from Debussy to Pink Floyd. At 14, she was recognized into the School of American Ballet in New York, where she lived in a hall in the renowned Lincoln Center. But, after being in the top of her class, she became discomfited at the strictness of the discipline. This frustration lED to her playing a nearby piano inside the dormitory, from which a the great unwashed of songs began forming. After waitressing in Lower Manhattan and living in Hell's Kitchen, Carlton would drive 'tween her stead and her parents' home on weekends, attempting to criminal record "the perfect demonstration" on pianissimo. Open mic nights in New York City followed, and her music caught the attention of crucial music industry ears. In February 2002, her debut single, "A Thousand Miles," hit the charts and its video was played on MTV. She performed on Rosie O'Donnell, MTV's TRL, and was mentioned in Rolling Stone as one of ten artists to look out in 2002. In April 2002, she released her debut album, Be Not Nobody. Carlton's second gear travail, Organ followed deuce old age afterwards. For her third phonograph recording, Carlton worked with a range of producers -- everyone from Irv Gotti to Linda Perry. The results, highborn Heroes & Thieves, appeared in late 2007.
Coyote Oldman and Barry Stramp and Michael Graham
Artist: Coyote Oldman and Barry Stramp and Michael Graham
Genre(s):
New Age
Discography:
Tear Of The Moon
Year: 1987
Tracks: 5
John Cusack Lends Support To Political Campaign (Video)
John Cusack has givien his support to a new political campaign that compares U.S. presidential nominee John McCain to President George Bush in a new advertisement for moveon.org.
A supporter of Democrat Barack Obama, Cusack told The Associated Press that his opinion "doesn't matter more than anyone else's and I just make films. But I do feel you have to speak out, and that's what I'm doing."
The actor features in the 30-second video, which can be viewed below, asking viewers to take a 'pop quiz' to see if they can tell the difference between McCain and Bush.
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Photo courtesy of First Look.
Y Kant Tori Read
Artist: Y Kant Tori Read
Genre(s):
Rock
Discography:
Y Kant Tori Read
Year: 1988
Tracks: 10
Y Kant Tori Read is a band founded by singer/songwriter Tori Amos before she achieved achiever as a tender substitute songstress. The name refers to Amos' years at the Peabody conservatory, where she played songs on her pianissimo after hearing them once, merely never mastered reading sheet music. The band performed around California before landing a contract with Atlantic, wHO accredited unlike musicians. The resultant Y Kant Tori Read LP showcases several big-name players, including Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick and future Guns N' Roses pounder Matt Sorum. Guitarist Steve Caton and percussionist Paulinho Da Costa worked with Amos beyond Y Kant Tori Read. Renowned keyboard sessionman Kim Bullard co-wrote many of the songs with Amos, wHO is known only as Tori in the lining notes which queerly give thanks an executive for "rental me make the platter I cherished to have." Amos graces the cover clad in tight bustier and sporting Vixen-ish hair. A video recording promoting lead track and first individual "Full-grown Picture" disappeared upon spillage; irregular single "Cool on Your Island" likewise sank. Amos persevered with Atlantic and became a condole with fame in the '90s. In interviews, Amos disavows Y Kant Tori Read, claiming that, while she doesn't hate the material, the album barely represents what she is now doing musically. She likewise declared that Y Kant Tori Read resurrects her struggles in California and other incidents (some addressed in "Me and a Gun") she'd rather blank out. Naturally, copies from the original pressing became collector's items, marketing at steep prices and triggering a rash of bootlegs, the most popular of which (from Pacific rather than Atlantic) even tacks on bonus Tori cuts. Like Wicked Lester or Fuse, this second of arcana is of use to completists only.
Les Nubians
Eric Donaldson
Artist: Eric Donaldson
Genre(s):
Jazz
Reggae
Discography:
Kent Vilage
Year: 1978
Tracks: 14
Juan de bolas
Year:
Tracks: 20
Blackman Victory
Year:
Tracks: 9
Reggae creative person Eric Donaldson was born in Kent Village, Jamaica, on June 11, 1947, and launched his euphony career in 1964 when he recorded some tracks for Studio One in Kingston, which have remained unreleased. Shortly thenceforth, Donaldson formed the vocal outfit the West Indians along with Leslie Burke and Hector Brooks. The radical aquiline up with producer J.J. Johnson, wHO helped guide the group to a collide with in 1968, "Right on Time," before recording for Lee Perry a twelvemonth afterwards; they changed their distinguish to the Killowatts shortly thereafter. But the name change failed to erupt the group's career and they eventually split up later on such unknown releases as Slot Machine and Real Cool Operator. Donaldson decided to carry on to quest for music on his own, which light-emitting diode to him submitting an original composition, "Cherry Oh Baby," to the Festival Song Competition in 1971. The song took the top spot at the competition, eventually organism issued as single and becoming a local hit. The song would get hold of a wider hearing when it was covered by stone artists, including the Rolling Stones (on their 1976 Contraband and Blue release) and UB40 (1983's Labour of Love). Donaldson continued to outlet albums -- including such releases as Miserable Woman (1972), What a Festival (1973), and Freedom Street (1977) -- among others, and has taken the top spot at subsequent Festival Song Competition's as considerably in 1977, 1978, 1984, and 1993. Donaldson runs the Cherry Oh Baby Go-Go Bar in his hometown of Kent Village.
Drumsound and SBS
Artist: Drumsound and SBS
Genre(s):
Drum & Bass
Discography:
Technique (TECH026)
Year: 2004
Tracks: 2
Cameron Diaz sparks wedding rumour
Cameron Diaz has sparked speculation she is set to wed by sporting a diamond on her ring finger.
The 'What Happens in Vegas' actress - who is dating British model Paul Sculfor - flashed the dazzling ring as she left Los Angeles' exclusive Nobu restaurant.
An onlooker said: "She wasn't hiding the ring and quite proudly showed it off."
Earlier this week Cameron had been openly canoodling with new boyfriend Paul.
The actress couldn't keep her hands off her new beau as they enjoyed a romantic meal in Hollywood before hitting the shops.
An onlooker said: "They kissed, held hands and walked with their arms around each other while shopping at the American Rag clothing store. They couldn't get enough of each other and didn't care who saw."
The couple were first romantically linked earlier this month and have since enjoyed several dates.
The pair were recently spotted at the exclusive Chateau Marmont hotel and Cameron appeared to be smitten with Paul, who previously dated Jennifer Aniston.
A source said: "Cameron and Paul were sitting on the patio, leaning in toward each other. Her body language looked like she was really comfortable with him. She looked genuinely like a girl falling in love."
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