Def Jam Recordings is an American hip hop and urban music record label owned by Universal Music Group. It operates as part of The Island Def Jam Music Group in the US and as Def Jam UK under Virgin EMI in the UK. Frank Ocean is an R&B singer who gained recognition through writing for other artists and his 2011 mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA before signing to Def Jam. Kanye West has proven to shift rap's sound as a soloist and ensured his label G.O.O.D. Music was successful through projects like Cruel Summer despite also being highly ranked as an MC himself.
“FLASH BACK GLIMPSES AND PROFILES OF A CULTURE FROM A TO Z” SCRATCHES THE SURFACE OF SOME OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THIS CULTURE [REGGAE]. THE ENTERTAINERS, THE MUSICIANS, THE LIFESTYLE AND THE FASHION [DANCEHALL] ARE ALL PART OF THIS CULTURAL REVOLUTION THAT HAS TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM. THIS IS A PREVIEW COPY OF THE BOOK.
The document provides an analysis of the music video for Miley Cyrus' song "Wrecking Ball". The video depicts Miley singing emotionally while naked on a wrecking ball. It heavily features close-ups of her body. The visuals are used to depict her heartbreak over a relationship ending and correlate with the lyrics. The only product placement is her Dr. Marten boots. The video was meant to showcase Miley's vulnerable side and selling her as an artist, moving away from her innocent child star image.
The document also analyzes Beyoncé's "Run the World" music video. The video features Beyoncé wearing outfits meant to depict strength and leadership. It portrays
The document provides a biography and career overview of American singer Mariah Carey. It details her background and rise to fame in the 1990s as one of the best-selling artists of that decade. The document then analyzes Carey's changing image over her career through various music videos, noting how her style evolved from more natural looks in her early career to increasingly glamorous and sensual imagery as she gained more creative control over her work.
The document provides biographical information about American singer Mariah Carey and analyzes her changing image over her music career spanning from 1990 to 2008. It describes her background and rise to fame in the 1990s as the best-selling female artist of that decade. The summary then analyzes several of Carey's music videos and album covers from different eras, showing how her image evolved from more natural and casual in her early career to increasingly glamorous, sensual and revealing as she gained more control over her image later on. It also lists some of her many #1 singles and best-selling albums.
The music video for Fatboy Slim's song "Ya Mama" tells a chaotic story where those who listen to the song lose control of their movements and actions. The video was filmed in Carriacou, Grenada, giving the surreal dancing and destruction of property an unusual setting. Through fast-paced editing and intertextual references to Tom and Jerry, the video mirrors the fast tempo of the song and creates an over-the-top slapstick tone as characters dance uncontrollably and break through walls.
"Stop Where You Are" - Corinne Bailey Rae Lexshort
Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter known for her 2006 self-titled debut album and hit singles like "Put Your Records On". The analyzed music video is for her song "Stop Where You Are" and depicts scenes of people from different walks of life. Through its imagery and lyrics, the video conveys a message about appreciating the present moment and finding beauty in everyday things. Analysis of the video's visuals, music, and language reveal relationships that reinforce the song's themes of stopping to experience life fully.
The Stone Roses are a legendary British rock band from Manchester. While they only released two albums over 20 years and never had a number 1 single, their influence is immense. In 2011, they announced a highly anticipated reunion tour that became the fastest selling tour in history. Over three sold out dates in Manchester, the band proved the critics wrong by delivering incredible performances. With new books, films, and rumors of a new album being made, the legacy and influence of the Stone Roses continues to inspire new generations of fans.
Def Jam Recordings is an American hip hop and urban music record label owned by Universal Music Group. It operates as part of The Island Def Jam Music Group in the US and as Def Jam UK under Virgin EMI in the UK. Frank Ocean is an R&B singer who gained recognition through writing for other artists and his 2011 mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA before signing to Def Jam. Kanye West has proven to shift rap's sound as a soloist and ensured his label G.O.O.D. Music was successful through projects like Cruel Summer despite also being highly ranked as an MC himself.
“FLASH BACK GLIMPSES AND PROFILES OF A CULTURE FROM A TO Z” SCRATCHES THE SURFACE OF SOME OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THIS CULTURE [REGGAE]. THE ENTERTAINERS, THE MUSICIANS, THE LIFESTYLE AND THE FASHION [DANCEHALL] ARE ALL PART OF THIS CULTURAL REVOLUTION THAT HAS TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM. THIS IS A PREVIEW COPY OF THE BOOK.
The document provides an analysis of the music video for Miley Cyrus' song "Wrecking Ball". The video depicts Miley singing emotionally while naked on a wrecking ball. It heavily features close-ups of her body. The visuals are used to depict her heartbreak over a relationship ending and correlate with the lyrics. The only product placement is her Dr. Marten boots. The video was meant to showcase Miley's vulnerable side and selling her as an artist, moving away from her innocent child star image.
The document also analyzes Beyoncé's "Run the World" music video. The video features Beyoncé wearing outfits meant to depict strength and leadership. It portrays
The document provides a biography and career overview of American singer Mariah Carey. It details her background and rise to fame in the 1990s as one of the best-selling artists of that decade. The document then analyzes Carey's changing image over her career through various music videos, noting how her style evolved from more natural looks in her early career to increasingly glamorous and sensual imagery as she gained more creative control over her work.
The document provides biographical information about American singer Mariah Carey and analyzes her changing image over her music career spanning from 1990 to 2008. It describes her background and rise to fame in the 1990s as the best-selling female artist of that decade. The summary then analyzes several of Carey's music videos and album covers from different eras, showing how her image evolved from more natural and casual in her early career to increasingly glamorous, sensual and revealing as she gained more control over her image later on. It also lists some of her many #1 singles and best-selling albums.
The music video for Fatboy Slim's song "Ya Mama" tells a chaotic story where those who listen to the song lose control of their movements and actions. The video was filmed in Carriacou, Grenada, giving the surreal dancing and destruction of property an unusual setting. Through fast-paced editing and intertextual references to Tom and Jerry, the video mirrors the fast tempo of the song and creates an over-the-top slapstick tone as characters dance uncontrollably and break through walls.
"Stop Where You Are" - Corinne Bailey Rae Lexshort
Corinne Bailey Rae is a British singer-songwriter known for her 2006 self-titled debut album and hit singles like "Put Your Records On". The analyzed music video is for her song "Stop Where You Are" and depicts scenes of people from different walks of life. Through its imagery and lyrics, the video conveys a message about appreciating the present moment and finding beauty in everyday things. Analysis of the video's visuals, music, and language reveal relationships that reinforce the song's themes of stopping to experience life fully.
The Stone Roses are a legendary British rock band from Manchester. While they only released two albums over 20 years and never had a number 1 single, their influence is immense. In 2011, they announced a highly anticipated reunion tour that became the fastest selling tour in history. Over three sold out dates in Manchester, the band proved the critics wrong by delivering incredible performances. With new books, films, and rumors of a new album being made, the legacy and influence of the Stone Roses continues to inspire new generations of fans.
Jara Everett is the Author of "Jumpoff" the book and song; her true story about TUPAC, R.KELLY, SUGE KNIGHT, SHAQ, MARTIN LAWRENCE & others!
Colin Tilley is an award-winning music video director born in 1988 in California. He is known for directing videos for artists like Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Keri Hilson. Tilley's most frequent collaborator is Chris Brown, having directed over a dozen of his videos. Some of Tilley's most notable videos that have won awards include "Look at Me Now" by Chris Brown and "U Smile" by Justin Bieber. Tilley grew up influenced by artists like The Cataracs and found his niche directing music videos about 3 years ago.
Linda Chorney is a singer-songwriter based in Sea Bright, NJ. She has independently produced 5 albums over her 25 year career. Chorney has performed internationally at venues ranging from Mount Everest base camp to locations in the Caribbean and Europe. Though she once broke the top 40 on music charts, Chorney now focuses on regular performances along the Jersey Shore in venues like McLoone's Rum Runner. She draws on life experiences for her original lyrics and performances.
The document discusses common representations and stereotypes portrayed in music videos based on location, gender, age, costume, class, and ethnicity. It provides examples of music videos that both conform to and challenge stereotypes in these areas. Locations discussed include London, mansions, Berlin, Ibiza, and Miami. Gender stereotypes addressed include portrayals of males, females, and the objectification of both. Age stereotypes are broken into categories of children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. Class and ethnicity stereotypes also focus on both positive and negative portrayals.
The document analyzes Beyoncé's music video for "Run the World" using Andrew Goodwin's theory of six characteristics found in music videos. These include relationships between the lyrics and visuals, between music and visuals, genre characteristics, visual motifs, notions of looking, and intertextuality. The analysis finds connections between the empowering lyrics and the visuals of women dominating men. It also discusses genre conventions like dance choreography and the mixing of narrative and performance.
Darlene Love is a legendary singer and backup vocalist whose powerful voice was featured on many hit songs in the 1960s, but who struggled for decades to gain recognition under her own name. Some of her most famous backing vocals were for Phil Spector, but she sang lead on his first big hit "He's a Rebel" which was credited to The Crystals instead of her. It was not until later in life, after decades of session work, that she began pursuing a solo career and finally received major recognition like her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The document provides an analysis of Beyoncé's music video for "Run the World". It summarizes that the video features Beyoncé leading an army of women in a desert setting, wearing costumes that portray her as a strong female. It also discusses the African influences on the dance routines and themes of female empowerment throughout the video.
At the 2000 VMAs, Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine climbed onto scaffolding during Limp Bizkit's acceptance speech, prompting Fred Durst to egg him on to jump. Commerford spent the night in jail. In 2001, Britney Spears performed "I'm a Slave 4 U" with a tiger and snake, drawing criticism from PETA. Lady Gaga's 2009 performance of "Paparazzi" saw her playing piano and bleeding, wearing six outfits.
The document discusses several music artists and albums. It reports that Alicia Keys' new album "As I Am" debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, selling over 742,000 copies, making it the highest selling album by a female R&B artist. Her single "No One" also reached number one on the singles charts. The article declares this makes Alicia Keys one of the best selling female artists of all time.
At the 2000 VMAs, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford climbed the stage scaffolding during Limp Bizkit's acceptance speech, leading to his arrest. Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera gave memorable performances, while Whitney Houston introduced awards in an erratic state. At the 2001 VMAs, Britney Spears performed with a tiger and snake, drawing PETA criticism. U2 had technical issues during their performance.
The document summarizes the American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. It discusses the band members and their diverse musical styles which incorporate elements of genres like gothic rock, heavy metal, and dream pop. It provides an overview of some of their most famous and ambitious albums from Gish to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness which showed their grand musical ambitions and songwriting abilities. It also mentions their artistic music videos that helped treat the medium as an art form.
The video 'Wishing On A Star' portrays Jay-Z's childhood growing up in Marcyville in the 1980s, surrounded by drugs, violence, and struggling to escape poverty. Though the song touches on typical rap subjects like drugs and women, it does so in a deeper way that shows perseverance. The black-and-white video lends realism by not starring Jay-Z, instead allowing a young actor to represent the struggles anyone could face. Jay-Z now owns various business ventures including Roc Nation record label, Rocawear clothing, headphones, sports bars, and a NBA team, showing his success beyond music.
This document provides analyses of music videos from different decades, including:
1) Madonna's "Like a Virgin" music video from 1984, which depicts her singing provocatively on a boat in a white dress.
2) Eminem and Rihanna's "Love the Way You Lie" from 2010, which shows the troubles in their relationship through scenes with actors and their own performances.
3) Adele's "Chasing Pavements" from 2008, which captures the tension between her and her partner through their expressions as they sing in a car.
Jack Oughton – 15.03.11 – Celebrity Errors and Apologies.pdfJack Oughton
The document describes celebrity errors and apologies, including Jonathon Ross being suspended for offensive remarks on Russell Brand's radio show, Wayne Rooney facing intense media scrutiny after cheating on his wife with a prostitute, Robbie Williams rejoining Take That after leaving for a solo career, Mel Gibson making anti-Semitic remarks during a DUI arrest and later apologizing, and Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Music Video Awards and subsequently apologizing.
La rivalidad entre las dos escuelas más prestigiosas de la ciudad, Old Ivy y O. R. T., se remonta a décadas atrás. En 2008, las dos escuelas se enfrentaron en varios eventos deportivos y académicos clave. A pesar de la intensa competencia, al final del año ambas escuelas reconocieron los logros de la otra y esperaban continuar su legado de excelencia educativa.
Dump The Tubes The Economic Case For Led Backlighting Revisedandyclark
LED systems can replace fluorescent tubes for backlit displays, providing big cost savings straight away. There are benefits like reduced operational costs from lower energy usage and maintenance. This protects future profitability as energy prices rise. Customers and politicians want a greener outdoor industry. The LED system pays for itself within 3 years from savings, and capital costs can be financed from operational savings.
SADI SWSIP '09 'cause you can't always GET what you want!Mark Wilkinson
My presentation to the IEEE Asia Pacific Services Computing Conference 2009 - Semantic Web Services In Practice (SWSIP 09) track. This show introduces the SADI (Semantic Automated Discovery and Integration) Framework - the replacement for our earlier explorations with the BioMoby project. In this slideshow I explore what SADI is, and why it is able to generate such interesting (and useful!) Semantic-Webby behaviours from Web Services. I also discuss our current research activities around how we are trying to exploit the SADI system to create much more natural query interfaces for Cardiovascular researchers.
Jara Everett is the Author of "Jumpoff" the book and song; her true story about TUPAC, R.KELLY, SUGE KNIGHT, SHAQ, MARTIN LAWRENCE & others!
Colin Tilley is an award-winning music video director born in 1988 in California. He is known for directing videos for artists like Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Keri Hilson. Tilley's most frequent collaborator is Chris Brown, having directed over a dozen of his videos. Some of Tilley's most notable videos that have won awards include "Look at Me Now" by Chris Brown and "U Smile" by Justin Bieber. Tilley grew up influenced by artists like The Cataracs and found his niche directing music videos about 3 years ago.
Linda Chorney is a singer-songwriter based in Sea Bright, NJ. She has independently produced 5 albums over her 25 year career. Chorney has performed internationally at venues ranging from Mount Everest base camp to locations in the Caribbean and Europe. Though she once broke the top 40 on music charts, Chorney now focuses on regular performances along the Jersey Shore in venues like McLoone's Rum Runner. She draws on life experiences for her original lyrics and performances.
The document discusses common representations and stereotypes portrayed in music videos based on location, gender, age, costume, class, and ethnicity. It provides examples of music videos that both conform to and challenge stereotypes in these areas. Locations discussed include London, mansions, Berlin, Ibiza, and Miami. Gender stereotypes addressed include portrayals of males, females, and the objectification of both. Age stereotypes are broken into categories of children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. Class and ethnicity stereotypes also focus on both positive and negative portrayals.
The document analyzes Beyoncé's music video for "Run the World" using Andrew Goodwin's theory of six characteristics found in music videos. These include relationships between the lyrics and visuals, between music and visuals, genre characteristics, visual motifs, notions of looking, and intertextuality. The analysis finds connections between the empowering lyrics and the visuals of women dominating men. It also discusses genre conventions like dance choreography and the mixing of narrative and performance.
Darlene Love is a legendary singer and backup vocalist whose powerful voice was featured on many hit songs in the 1960s, but who struggled for decades to gain recognition under her own name. Some of her most famous backing vocals were for Phil Spector, but she sang lead on his first big hit "He's a Rebel" which was credited to The Crystals instead of her. It was not until later in life, after decades of session work, that she began pursuing a solo career and finally received major recognition like her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The document provides an analysis of Beyoncé's music video for "Run the World". It summarizes that the video features Beyoncé leading an army of women in a desert setting, wearing costumes that portray her as a strong female. It also discusses the African influences on the dance routines and themes of female empowerment throughout the video.
At the 2000 VMAs, Tim Commerford of Rage Against the Machine climbed onto scaffolding during Limp Bizkit's acceptance speech, prompting Fred Durst to egg him on to jump. Commerford spent the night in jail. In 2001, Britney Spears performed "I'm a Slave 4 U" with a tiger and snake, drawing criticism from PETA. Lady Gaga's 2009 performance of "Paparazzi" saw her playing piano and bleeding, wearing six outfits.
The document discusses several music artists and albums. It reports that Alicia Keys' new album "As I Am" debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, selling over 742,000 copies, making it the highest selling album by a female R&B artist. Her single "No One" also reached number one on the singles charts. The article declares this makes Alicia Keys one of the best selling female artists of all time.
At the 2000 VMAs, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford climbed the stage scaffolding during Limp Bizkit's acceptance speech, leading to his arrest. Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera gave memorable performances, while Whitney Houston introduced awards in an erratic state. At the 2001 VMAs, Britney Spears performed with a tiger and snake, drawing PETA criticism. U2 had technical issues during their performance.
The document summarizes the American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. It discusses the band members and their diverse musical styles which incorporate elements of genres like gothic rock, heavy metal, and dream pop. It provides an overview of some of their most famous and ambitious albums from Gish to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness which showed their grand musical ambitions and songwriting abilities. It also mentions their artistic music videos that helped treat the medium as an art form.
The video 'Wishing On A Star' portrays Jay-Z's childhood growing up in Marcyville in the 1980s, surrounded by drugs, violence, and struggling to escape poverty. Though the song touches on typical rap subjects like drugs and women, it does so in a deeper way that shows perseverance. The black-and-white video lends realism by not starring Jay-Z, instead allowing a young actor to represent the struggles anyone could face. Jay-Z now owns various business ventures including Roc Nation record label, Rocawear clothing, headphones, sports bars, and a NBA team, showing his success beyond music.
This document provides analyses of music videos from different decades, including:
1) Madonna's "Like a Virgin" music video from 1984, which depicts her singing provocatively on a boat in a white dress.
2) Eminem and Rihanna's "Love the Way You Lie" from 2010, which shows the troubles in their relationship through scenes with actors and their own performances.
3) Adele's "Chasing Pavements" from 2008, which captures the tension between her and her partner through their expressions as they sing in a car.
Jack Oughton – 15.03.11 – Celebrity Errors and Apologies.pdfJack Oughton
The document describes celebrity errors and apologies, including Jonathon Ross being suspended for offensive remarks on Russell Brand's radio show, Wayne Rooney facing intense media scrutiny after cheating on his wife with a prostitute, Robbie Williams rejoining Take That after leaving for a solo career, Mel Gibson making anti-Semitic remarks during a DUI arrest and later apologizing, and Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Music Video Awards and subsequently apologizing.
La rivalidad entre las dos escuelas más prestigiosas de la ciudad, Old Ivy y O. R. T., se remonta a décadas atrás. En 2008, las dos escuelas se enfrentaron en varios eventos deportivos y académicos clave. A pesar de la intensa competencia, al final del año ambas escuelas reconocieron los logros de la otra y esperaban continuar su legado de excelencia educativa.
Dump The Tubes The Economic Case For Led Backlighting Revisedandyclark
LED systems can replace fluorescent tubes for backlit displays, providing big cost savings straight away. There are benefits like reduced operational costs from lower energy usage and maintenance. This protects future profitability as energy prices rise. Customers and politicians want a greener outdoor industry. The LED system pays for itself within 3 years from savings, and capital costs can be financed from operational savings.
SADI SWSIP '09 'cause you can't always GET what you want!Mark Wilkinson
My presentation to the IEEE Asia Pacific Services Computing Conference 2009 - Semantic Web Services In Practice (SWSIP 09) track. This show introduces the SADI (Semantic Automated Discovery and Integration) Framework - the replacement for our earlier explorations with the BioMoby project. In this slideshow I explore what SADI is, and why it is able to generate such interesting (and useful!) Semantic-Webby behaviours from Web Services. I also discuss our current research activities around how we are trying to exploit the SADI system to create much more natural query interfaces for Cardiovascular researchers.
Axialent is a consulting firm that helps organizations align individual behaviors with their mission and strategy through a business philosophy and skills training. It was founded to foster behavioral and cultural change using principles from integral philosophy and systems thinking. Axialent works with clients worldwide to achieve exceptional and sustainable results by integrating considerations of tasks, relationships, and personal fulfillment.
The host invites the recipient to a barbecue at their rustic seaside property this weekend, providing directions and offering to pick them up by boat. They describe amenities like a clearing for the barbecue, guest quarters overlooking the ocean, fishing equipment, and the potential for massage after swimming. The host requests a response about whether the recipient can attend and how many people they will bring.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá las importaciones marítimas de petróleo ruso a la UE y pondrá fin a las entregas a través de oleoductos dentro de seis meses. Esta medida forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE destinadas a aumentar la presión económica sobre Moscú y privar al Kremlin de fondos para financiar su guerra.
Google provides free tools through Google Webmaster Tools that tell website owners information about their site, including the site's configuration and robots.txt file, links to the site from other websites, and any crawler errors. Other similar tools include Yahoo Webmaster Tools and WebPageTest.org. The presentation demonstrated how to use Google Webmaster Tools to get information about a website from Google for free.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This document discusses Python object-relational mappers (ORMs) and provides examples of using SQLite3, Django ORM, and Peewee to interact with databases. It introduces ORM concepts like data mapping and ActiveRecord and ActiveRecord patterns. Code samples are given to demonstrate creating models, querying, and retrieving data using Django ORM and Peewee with SQLite databases. Resources for further information on SQLAlchemy, ORM comparisons, and PonyORM are also listed.
Luke McCarthy's tutorial - originally created for the CBRASS Project, funded by CANARIE.
The slideshow takes you though the design of a SADI Service, the considerations when creating service input and output classes (where DL reasoning is used for matchmaking), and how SADI fits with other initiatives such as SAWSDL
Anderson is a 14-year-old student from Madrid, Spain who lives with his family including an older brother. He enjoys playing football where his favorite team is Manchester United, listening to music from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and his favorite subjects in school are P.E., Music, and English.
Digital natives are a generation that has grown up with technology being ubiquitous. They rely on the internet and devices to participate in their daily lives and have digital identities. Some common tools used by digital natives include smartphones, computers, social media, blogs, and online media. Digital natives prefer active and engaging learning styles over passive lectures and report being bored in most traditional classrooms.
Michael Jackson We Call Him Peter Pan By Tony Wilsonpageway
"WE CALL HIM PETER PAN”
An Original Tribute Song Written by Tony Wilson in 2005 Michael Jackson.
So many people made fun of Michael Jackson after a documentary; and many stars and entertainers rejected and avoided Michael after his statements about Peter Pan, saying he was just ‘WACKO JACKO’.
That hurt my heart so much, and I was so inspired to defend Michael, and his honor and love for children, that I wrote this song, "WE CALL HIM PETER PAN”.
My goal is that someday, this song will be the inspirational song behind a movie or documentary, but for right now, I will be happy with people just remembering Michael Jackson as the way he always saw himself, as ‘Peter Pan’.
The document discusses three types of topics that may be used in group discussions:
1) Factual topics relate to practical day-to-day issues and allow candidates to demonstrate their awareness of social and economic matters.
2) Controversial topics are argumentative in nature and meant to generate debate, testing a candidate's ability to argue logically without getting emotional.
3) Abstract topics concern intangible concepts and assess lateral thinking and creativity skills.
Vivien Schilis discusses creating Facebook applications using the Facebook Platform. Key points include:
- The Facebook Platform allows developers to create applications that interact with Facebook and allow users to share and connect.
- Applications have a Canvas page where content is embedded and a Callback URL to retrieve content from the developer's server.
- Facebook Markup Language (FBML) allows customizing the look and feel of applications and accessing social data.
- Popular application types use requests, notifications, publishing to engage users through activities like quizzes, media sharing, and contests.
- Future applications could enable sharing and exchanging items between friends.
This document is an endorsement letter from the Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts recommending Tony Wilson and his Godfather of Soul Band. The letter describes their January 31, 2009 performance at the Sunrise Theatre, noting that unlike most tribute bands, Tony Wilson and his band brought their own style and talents to entertain over 600 people. The band blew away the audience and theatre staff with their 90+ minute sets that had the crowd dancing and on their feet. Both the audience and theatre staff were impressed with Tony Wilson's performance skills, musicianship, and ability to command an audience. The letter strongly recommends Tony Wilson and his band for any performance venue.
This 3 sentence summary provides the essential information about the 21 Guns song document:
The document contains lyrics for the song "21 Guns" written by David Bowie, John Phillips, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Green Day, which discusses feeling like you've lost control and your mind has broken when fighting for something that is no longer worth it. The lyrics reference feeling like your faith has walked on broken glass and that nothing is ever built to last, leaving you in ruins. It calls to lay down your arms, give up the fight, throw your arms into the sky and surrender.
Spike Jonze is an American director, producer, and actor known for his unique and imaginative style in music videos and films. Some of his most famous music video works include directing Weezer's "Buddy Holly" video, which featured the band performing on the set of Happy Days surrounded by the show's cast, and Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" video which he starred in under an alias and featured impromptu public dancing. Jonze's directorial approach emphasizes offbeat storytelling techniques like mixing live action, animation, and puppetry. He is considered an auteur theorist for establishing a recognizable personal creative vision across his various projects.
The document discusses several prominent music video directors:
- Colin Tilley is known for directing videos for Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Nicki Minaj and winning awards for videos like "Look At Me Now" and "U Smile".
- Hype Williams is renowned for videos featuring 2Pac, Kanye West, and Beyoncé, winning awards including Video Vanguard. His signature style uses fisheye lenses and split screens.
- Anthony Mandler frequently collaborates with Rihanna on emotional, narrative videos like "Unfaithful" and "Diamonds", also directing videos for Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift.
The document discusses the history and evolution of music videos from their origins in the late 19th century to modern times. It notes that one of the earliest music videos was created in 1895 to promote sheet music sales. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video was a major commercial success in the 1980s. As technology advanced, music videos became more sophisticated productions that helped promote artists' images and sell their music. They have grown from simple live performance clips to narrative mini-films over the decades.
Jimmy Buffett is an American musician, singer-songwriter, author, actor, and businessman. He is best known for his music which often incorporates island/tropical/beach themes and Parrothead subculture. Some of his most popular songs include "Margaritaville," "Come Monday," and "Cheeseburger in Paradise." Though his early albums did not see much success, his music began gaining popularity in the 1970s. He has since released over 20 studio albums and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, selling over 50 million albums worldwide.
“FLASH BACK GLIMPSES AND PROFILES OF A CULTURE FROM A TO Z” SCRATCHES THE SURFACE OF SOME OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THIS CULTURE [REGGAE]. THE ENTERTAINERS, THE MUSICIANS, THE LIFESTYLE AND THE FASHION [DANCEHALL] ARE ALL PART OF THIS CULTURAL REVOLUTION THAT HAS TAKEN THE WORLD BY STORM. THIS IS A PREVIEW COPY OF THE BOOK.
This document outlines key details about the musical production "GENIUS", which pays tribute to legendary musician Ray Charles. It introduces the creative team behind the production and some of the main cast members, all of whom have a strong connection to Ray Charles' music. Furthermore, it provides information on Ray Charles' extensive career achievements and influence. The production aims to promote the musical through television, radio, press, and viral marketing channels.
Christopher Maurice Brown was born in 1998 in Tappahannock, Virginia. He taught himself to sing and dance at a young age, inspired by Michael Jackson. At age 13, he was discovered by a local production team and later signed with Jive Records. Brown's debut album in 2005 was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies and featuring the hit single "Run It." He has since released several successful albums and branched out into acting. Brown has won numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best New Artist.
This document discusses several directors and their films related to mod culture and influential rock bands of the 1960s-1970s. It provides background on Pete Townshend and his film Quadrophenia about mods and rockers in Brighton. Don Letts is described as influential in bringing punk and reggae scenes together. Julien Temple directed early Sex Pistols films and videos. Chris Green's new film focuses on a mod-inspired journey. Rollin Binzer directed a 1972 Rolling Stones concert documentary.
The document traces the history of music videos from early experiments combining music and visuals in the 1910s through the development of promotional films for songs in the 1960s and the rise of dedicated music video shows in the 1970s. It highlights pioneering music videos by The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and David Bowie in the late 1960s/early 1970s as genre-defining works. The launch of MTV in 1981 provided a dedicated outlet for music videos and fueled their rise as an art form and promotional tool, with major artists like Michael Jackson and Madonna releasing iconic videos in the 1980s.
Lionel Cole 2016 - Complete Bio ListingLionel Cole
Lionel Cole is a singer, pianist, composer and music producer from New York. He has worked with many musical icons like Mariah Carey, John Legend, and Ricky Lee Jones. After touring with Ricky Lee Jones, Lionel fell in love with Australia and now resides in Sydney. He has had a long career in music spanning live performances, studio recordings, film/TV scores, and radio work.
Lara M. Schwartz is a music video producer and expert who has authored a book on making music videos. She has produced over 100 music videos working with major artists across many genres. The document then discusses codes and conventions used in music videos, explaining that technical techniques like camera work and editing, and symbolic techniques like facial expressions convey meaning. Different genres like rock, pop, jazz, hip hop, folk, country, and grime each have distinguishing conventions for lighting, setting, costumes, and other elements that represent the style and themes of those genres.
Bryan Adams founded FAB Communications after working in the music industry, where he helped promote artists like Coolio, RuPaul, and De La Soul. He has spoken at various conferences and universities on public relations. Adams enjoys film, basketball, and networking organizations. He has secured press for clients in major publications like the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.
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1. Rest In Peace
Tribute Tour
A concert to celebrate and pay tribute to
those artists we have learned so much from,
loved and lost....
starting with The Godfather himself
and the King of Pop
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2. THE CONCEPT
Created by Tony Wilson
and Renee Page
Founders of Believe it or
Not Productions, Inc. ®
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3. Our Vision and Mission
The vision and mission of the tour are
simple. .yet compelling
To celebrate those musicians & artists we
have learned so much from, loved and
lost...starting with Michael Jackson and the
Godfather himself!
To use Artists who actually performed WITH
our music kings and queens
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4. THIS IS NO ORDINARY
TRIBUTE SHOW!!
We Will Be Using The Godfather Of Soul Band With The
Musicians That Backed James Browns Career
We will NOT be imitating ANY Artists who are ALIVE
We will be using our god-given talents to pay tribute to the best
of the best who have taught us so much...and who we miss so
much
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6. Michael Jackson Lookalike Wanted
Tony Wilson was a decoy for Michael
Jackson in the early 80’s during the
Victory Tour
Tony landed a spot on the Oprah
Winfrey Show as the Best Michael
Jackson Entertainer
Tony has performed as Michael
Jackson for over 2 decades
Most recently, Tony got a standing
ovation from the Pro-Tem Mayor of
Fort Pierce, Reggie Sessions, during
his Tribute Concert July 7, 2009
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7. FIRST in Priority: James Brown
Tony Wilson is the only artist
ever personally endorsed by the
Godfather himself
Tony has worked as the front man
for the Godfather of Soul Band
for over 10 years
Tony did 2 movies with
James Brown, and was asked
by James Brown himself, to back
him up at his last concert in
Augusta, GA in 2006
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8. Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band
2008 European Tribute Show to James Brown included (spear-
headed by Bootsy Collins):
Tony Wilson (front man)
Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Lee Moore & Fred Thomas (bass players for James
Brown)
Tomi Rae Brown (James Brown’s widow and lead female vocalist)
Danny Ray (James Brown’s MC and Original Cape Man)
Fred Wesley (James Brown’s trombone player)
Catfish Phelps Collins (James Brown’s lead guitar player)
Jabo John Starks and Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown’s drummers)
Tony Cook and Robert “Mousy” Thomas
Erik Hargrove
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9. Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band
Tony continues to tour throughout the United States and abroad,
with his band, all paying tribute to the Godfather
2009 concerts/gigs include:
Numerous Festivals and Corporate Events
Honda Classic Golf Tournament
Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, FL
Port St. Lucie Realtors’ Association
....and more
A Practice Session: Tony Wilson’s 19 piece band at the
Sunrise Theatre, January, 31, 2009
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10. Mayors’ Endorsements & Proclamations
Since February 2009, Tony Wilson has been involved with the
World Conference of Mayors (WCOM), and Honorable Johnny
Ford
The entire WCOM has issued a general proclamation honoring
May 3rd as James Brown Day in their cities
Tony is presently working several mayors to honor James Brown,
and keep his legacy alive through the Mayor’s Rest In Peace
Tribute Festivals
Other Mayors have issued their own proclamations, including:
World Conference of Mayors (Johnny Ford)
Mayor Walls (Mayor of Maryland)
Mayor Joyce Davis (Mayor of El Porta, FL)
Mayor Manny Diaz (Mayor of Miami, FL
Commissioner Rufus Alexander, Fort Pierce, FL
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11. The Key To the City
At the January
31st, 2009
performance at
the Sunrise
Theatre, Tony
Wilson received
the key to the city
by Commissioner
Rufus Alexander
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12. The Key To the City
Tony received the Key
to the City of Riviera
Beach, FL ...for single-
handedly saving the
Concert in 2007
To read article, click here
Click here to see the video of the Riviera performance
http://www.pbpulse.com/music/po in the sand.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGlpNmxxQU
p-shop/2007/04/14/jazz-on-the-
beach-ruben-godfather-tribute-
save-day/
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13. The Demographics of our “audience”
Our Audience is anyone 35+ which
includes:
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Anyone who loves Soul, Motown, Funk, R&B
and Jazz
Lovers of nostalgia and music history
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14. Concert Destinations and Venues
This is a worldwide tour – every city, every
state, every country
Can be staged at small, medium and large
venues
Is designed for all ages
Will celebrate local “MUSIC HEROS and
HEROINS” specifically in the town from which
they come (e.g., Michael would be celebrated in
Gary, Indiana, James Brown would be
celebrated in Augusta, Marvin Gaye in
Washington, etc.)
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15. Educational Venues
This concept can be broken down into smaller
performances and/or custom track shows to
accommodate schools, universities, and other
educational institutions, after school programs, etc.
Tony Wilson has been traveling to schools and Boys and Girls
Clubs, YMCAs and other non profits throughout Florida,
educating children
on music and History of James Brown
and other musical heroes/heroines
In 1991 and 1994, Tony Wilson was
one of the stars of the 60-cast member
musical entitled, Black Heroes in the
Hall of Fame (performed in London,
England and 2 USA Tours)
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16. THE CONCERTS
Artists Paying Tribute to Artists
+
Professionals Paying Tribute to Professionals
=
REST IN PEACE TRIBUTE TOUR
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17. Our Artists Paying Tribute
Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul
Band will be “The Band” for every tribute
show and artist tribute
Tony has several bands (throughout the
World) that can be configured and re-
configured depending on the venue and
size
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18. Our Artists Being Celebrated
Our concept will begin with paying homage to
Michael Jackson and James Brown, FIRST
We will add other endorsed tribute artists as
the tour continues
We will communicate the tours and artists via
our website and email newsletter alerts
We ARE CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR A
SING A LIKE / LOOKALIKE MICHAEL
JACKSON IMPERSONATOR CALL
561-541-5765 ASAP OR EMAIL
YOUNGJAMESBROWN@AOL.COM
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19. The Website (currently under construction)
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20. The Music
We would create
and sell CD’s
from every
concert
We would also
have MP3’s for
sale from our
website, CD
Baby, etc.
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21. The CD Jacket
Including All the Artists Bios/Facts
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22. The Merchandise
T-shirts, stickers, picks, etc.
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23. The Signed, Sealed Delivered Poster
We want every city to get an original
photograph of MJ, and then have it signed
by all attending,
The Poster would also have the city and
state leaders sign it and attach official city
and state seals. See the Michael Jackson
Tribute Poster from the City of Fort Pierce as an
example.
Paul
Murray
And
Tony
Wilson
At the
Riviera
Beach
MJ A One of a Kind Original Picture, taken by Political
Tribute, and Entertainer Photographer Paul Murray in 1994,
7/17/09 at the bequest of Katherine and Joe Jackson.
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24. The Beneficiaries
Tony Wilson has his own cause – MAMAS
Music – Music Any Mother Appreciates Singing
Tony works with local schools, Boys and Girls
Clubs, YMCAs, etc. and corporations to build music
studios for kids
Tony also works with local teachers/musicians to
help the kids learn how to play musical instruments,
write and sell music
(however, the LYRICS must all be clean!!!
So a “mother could appreciate the music”
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25. The Beneficiaries
A portion of the proceeds will go to the
James Brown Family Foundation in order
to continue with Deanna Brown:
The Annual turkey drive in Augusta, GA
The Annual toy drive in Augusta, GA
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26. Pricing Levels
PLATINUM LEVEL - $25,000 and up (includes the Original Musicians who
backed up James Brown – Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley, Fred Thomas,
Tony Cook, The Funky Drummers Jabo John Starks and Johnny Griggs,
Bobby Byrd Family, Martha High, etc.
GOLD LEVEL - $20,000 and up (includes former musicians who backed up
James Brown from 1984 – 2006)
SILVER - $15,000 (includes former musicians who backed James Brown for
years, along with other famous musicians)
BRONZE - $1,500 and up (a track show either Tony Wilson Solo, or with
horn section beyond Tony
Danny Ray, the Capeman and MC for James Brown for over 40 years, and
Tomirae Brown, James Brown’s widow are included in all package
All packages are negotiable and can be customized to suit your exact needs
All musicians subject to change.
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27. THE REVENUE
Ticket Sales
Corporate Sponsorships
Media Sponsorships / Partners
Celebrity Auctions
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28. The Revenue Potential: Tickets
Tickets would be priced affordably (given the
current economic condition and that we’d want
families and groups to attend
Possibly $35 single; $25 group and $10 for kids
Even at only 75% sold out, the ticket revenue
alone, would be huge
Large Venues (4,000 seats and up) = $125,000 avg
Medium Venues (2,000 – 4,000 seats) = $75,000 avg
Smaller Venues (500 - 2,000 seats) $35,000 avg.
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29. The Revenue Potential: Auctions
Over the years, people have acquired or been
given gifts, articles of clothing, autographed
items, etc. that could be auctioned off and a
portion given to charity
Tony Wilson has already given some items
(which James Brown Personally gave him)
towards the James Brown Museum, but has
much more to auction off
He is not alone....and other artists and entertainers
would probably willingly donate items for auction
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30. The Revenue Potential: Sponsorships
Corporate sponsors could include Coca Cola,
Pepsi, 3Com, Apple, GE, etc.
Entertainers and Athletes could co-sponsor
Other “non profits” besides MAMAS music
could be a sponsor and beneficiary
Media Sponsors could include BET, MTV,
ESPN, BMI, and other high profile record
producers
Political Sponsors could include local and
national elected officials and their cities
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31. So Why Michael Jackson and James Brown Now?
No other artists in the history of artists have affected
(and influenced) so many of the artists whom we
tribute....like Michael Jackson and James Brown
James Brown was Michael Jackson’s Mentor
Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band are
ready and already working
Tony has the backing of Charles Bobbit (James Brown’s
manager for over 40 years), as well as Tomi Rae Brown (who
is an advisor to Believe it or Not Productions and lead DIVA
female to the Godfather of Soul Band) and Deanna Brown
(James Brown’s daughter)...all who want to keep James
Brown’s ...and other artists’... legacies alive!
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32. Promo Videos For Tony Wilson
To see Tony Wilson’s Promo Video, click here:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=
54213362
To See Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band Playing Behind
James Brown at his last concert in Augusta, as well as compilations
of other festivals and concerts andmovies he did with James Brown,
click here
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=
20690634
To see video clips of Tony at the North Sea Jazz Festival, performing
as the front man for Bootsy Collins, click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_699oFZmE1c&feature=related
For more information on Tony Wilson and the Godfather of Soul Band, visit
www.myspace.com/youngjamesbrown
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33. So what are you waiting for?
Believe it or Not...
We’re ready...
Are YOU?
561-541-5765
restinpeacetributetour@gmail.com
youngjamesbrown@aol.com
http://www.box.net/files#0:f:29176604/MICHAEL_J
ACKSON_REST_IN_PEACE_TRIBUTE_TOUR
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