Last Friday, I saw the movie Rocketman. I loved it! I enjoyed hearing Elton John's songs and learning the history behind them. The film starts with Elton John at a rehab centre where he tells his life story through flashbacks. The tunes complement the story nicely- they segue to chapters of Elton John's life up … Continue reading Rocketman – Music & Movie
Month: July 2019
Asmahan: The 75th Anniversary of Her Passing
July 14, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of Asmahan's passing. The birth name for Asmahan was Amal Al-Atrash. Asmahan was the sister of singer and composer Farid Al-Atrash. She was a singer and an actress. She acted in two films Intissar Al-Shabab (Triumph of the Youth) and Gharam wa Intiqam (Love and Revenge). I discovered … Continue reading Asmahan: The 75th Anniversary of Her Passing
Throwback Thursdays: David Bowie’s First Release of Space Oddity – 50th Anniversary
July 11, 2019, marks the 50th Anniversary of David Bowie's first release of the single Space Oddity. The song is a classic. Bowie released a new version in 1972. The story is about a man who cuts off communication with earth and stays in space; sources say. The music is slow, which reflects the speed … Continue reading Throwback Thursdays: David Bowie’s First Release of Space Oddity – 50th Anniversary
Marie-Mai’s Latest Release Coming Through Me
On July 1, 2019, Canadian singer Marie-Mai performed a bilingual version of the song Exister (Existing) at the Canada Day festivities in the evening. Then on July 5, she released an English Version of Exister, which is entitled Coming Through Me on iTunes and other streaming sites. It was a gift from Marie-Mai as many … Continue reading Marie-Mai’s Latest Release Coming Through Me
Single Saturdays: Céline Dion – Flying On My Own
Canadian singer Céline Dion has released a new single entitled Flying On My Own. The song tells the story of a woman who feels the freedom of independence and the love from her partner. The primary genre of this song is Pop with segments of dance and techno music. The Techno parts remind me of … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Céline Dion – Flying On My Own