Author: Jose Aponte
Like out of an hybrid between her ‘We Found Love’ and ‘Where Have You Been’ videos and hints of the Vogue Glam-fantasy... Rihanna graces the november cover of the American edition, making it her second cover for one of the most influential - and not so respected - editions in the world of fashion editorials.
Read moreMany artists now a days are taking the independent route to get their music out to the masses and are changing the music industry as we know it. This is also the case for up and comer DJ YRS Jerzy who has been making several moves in the independent market. He is apart of the indie label SKE Records and also decided to connect with Validity Recordings for a distribution deal. Validity Recordings is a new up and coming label that is also on the rise. With the company and DJ YRS Jerzy both working towards their goals with getting their brands out more there was no better plan then to just come together and take over the independent music scene. DJ YRS Jerzy is also the founder of his own management company titled "DYJ Management" which is doing quite well and starting to build traction.
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Like Phoenix rising from the ashes, the electric car spread its (figurative) wings and rose from the dead. But how did it die in the first place? It seems that by 2006 “as many as 5000 electric cars were destroyed by the major car manufacturers that built them.” One of those cars belonged to actor Danny DeVito who was very unhappy to lose the vehicle he loved. DeVito and vehicle industry experts contributed their opinions to Revenge of the Electric Car, a 2011 documentary directed by Chris Paine and narrated by Tim Robbins.
Revenge of the Electric Car delves into the history of the electric car, particularly General Motors’ EV-1 (the car DeVito loved), and its sudden demise. The documentary then explores the resurgence of this green machine. Perhaps it was the Tesla that brought it back, or maybe Nissan’s Leaf. Certainly General Motors' renewed interest in producing an electric car revived interest in the concept.
Although Revenge of the Electric Car is about the resurgence of interest in such vehicles, it is also a portrait of entrepreneurs and a lesson in business, though not necessarily “as usual.” It looks at the US economic crisis and the impact it had on the redevelopment of the electric car, and it examines the roles of four men instrumental in reviving it: Bob Lutz (GM), Carlos Ghosn (Nissan), Elon Musk (Tesla), and Greg “Gadget” Abbott (independent converter).
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BIOGRAPHY
Ceren Aksan is highly trained, electric violinist based in Istanbul. Her performances are available for worldwide events, weddings, festivals, luxury partys, concerts, meetings and organizations. Her violin shows are variable (as the choreography, timing, musics, costumes) and could be designed as event's needs.
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At
the dinner party, one of my guests—referring to the “mood” music—turns
from dessert and asks, “Is that ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?” I smile
and nod. Seven tracks later, a guest asks, “Why are we listening to
‘Brahms’ Lullaby’?,” to which I sweetly reply, “Because it’s time for
you to go home.”
The “Truth in Reviewing Act,” to which all reviewers subscribe, forces me to admit that the conversation above never took place. Nor did the dinner party—since relocating to the mountains, there have been no dinner parties. I can fantasize, can’t I? The truth is that I've got a new album that makes wonderful background music for whatever.
February 28, 2012, marks the release of Putumayo Kids Presents Instrumental Dreamland, a collection of soothing-not-boring music designed “for relaxation and bedtime.” While the lovely acoustic instrumentals on the album are relaxing, I hesitate to recommend the album for children only. It provides an enjoyable listening experience to people of all ages. However, the inclusion of the two earlier-mentioned tracks does brand it as KidTunes.
The opening track on Instrumental Dreamland is a delightfully simple rendition of “What a Wonderful World,” performed by American musician Damien Erwin. This collection of world music includes selections from Brazil (“O Filho Que Eu Quero Ter,” Reginaldo Frazatto, Jr.), Japan (“Lullaby,” Masahiro Nitta), Mali (“Kouyate,” Balla Tounkara), and Ireland (“The Lark,” Seamus Egan), as well as several others from the United States: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” Michael Allen Harrison; “Bressay Lullaby/Don Oiche,” Sue Richards and Maggie Sansone; “Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby),” Keola Beamer; “Hand in Hand,” Tony Ellis, “Honu’s Dream,” Kohala and Jake Shimabukuro; and “Brahms’ Lullaby,” Victor Johnson
Instrumental Dreamland is an excellent choice for naptime and bedtime, providing a calming soundtrack to gently lull little ones to sleep, but is also appropriate for mealtime, quiet time, and all the times when our kids (or we) don’t need to be stimulated or overstimulated. As much as we enjoy rockin’ KidTunes, there are times when they just aren’t appropriate.
Instrumental Dreamland is the sixth album in the Dreamland series, and the first all-instrumental collection. The music selected, according to Putumayo founder Dan Storper, was “chosen for [its] calming effect and appeal to children and adults alike.” Do you think Mr. Storper would be surprised to learn it also works for overly-anxious canines, too?
