December 10, 2021, the movie West Side Story (directed by Steven Spielberg) is officially out in theatres (check your local listings). The soundtrack's songs are incredible, like the original 1961 version, but contemporary. It starts with an orchestra piece by Leonard Bernstein as an introduction to West Side Story. The melodies help describe each song's mood and give … Continue reading Soundtrack Saturdays: West Side Story
Month: December 2021
First Album Fridays: La Zarra – Traîtrise
Canadian singer La Zarra has released her first album entitled Traîtrise (Treachery). The themes are love and heartbreak. The music is French Pop, mixed with some R&B. There's a mix of old-school and modern music and a combination of French music and Middle Eastern rhythms. The first song Fille De Joie (A girl of joy), has an operatic sound … Continue reading First Album Fridays: La Zarra – Traîtrise
Single Saturdays: Daisy Gray – Bohemian Rhapsody
American singer Daisy Gray has a new rendition of Queen's classic hit Bohemian Rhapsody. The music is Pop. It has a Billie Eilish and Dido vibe that is contemporary and edgy. The pace is slow and eerie, with a bold intensity to the beat- it's a new take on a famous song. That gradual rhythm changes … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Daisy Gray – Bohemian Rhapsody
Flashback Fridays: One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
Photo by Steve Cancel on Pexels.com November 28, 2021, there was a special on CBS called One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga. It was a one-hour program honouring the legendary artist Tony Bennett, celebrating his 95th birthday, taking place at the Radio City Hall. It starts with Lady Gaga performing songs … Continue reading Flashback Fridays: One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga
John Lennon’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over): 50th Anniversary
December 1, 2021, marks the 50th anniversary of John Lennon's Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - US release. The song was a protest against the Vietnam war, and it's also about reflecting on the year that just passed and what one did. The music is Brit Pop. The ballad is beautiful, with a wavy rhythm. Phil Spector, … Continue reading John Lennon’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over): 50th Anniversary