by Manuel Marino | Music
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Just a few nights after the release of the country music About Country Music - For a long time in the 21st century, country music played a minor role within the pop music scene. Shortly after World War II, many new radio stations in urban areas focused primarily on this music, often accompanied by local advertising. In the 1930s, country's status was consolidated in the mainstream pop music landscape. The… version of ‘Born This Way,’ Lady Gaga approached Indian music producers Salim-Sulaiman to give the hit track a Bollywood makeover.
In an interview with MTV News, Sulaiman Merchant, one half of the Indian composing duo, revealed that the task assigned to them was initially challenging due to the intense nature of the track and its immense popularity. He explained that ‘Born This Way’ had all the elements needed for a club banger, so transforming it into a Bollywood listeners’ favorite was quite a difficult task. One of the key changes they made was adding a sitar to the music beat, instantly giving it a more India-friendly feel. They maintained the song’s aggression but flipped the style to a more house music House Music - A Fast Developing … ...Read the rest.
“Music Producers Say that Bollywood Version of “Born This Way” Sounds Magical”
by Manuel Marino | Music
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The simple concept of Marsha Ambrosius in her music video for ‘Far Away’ is not the most groundbreaking of inspirations.
The tragic love story between two lovers is a common theme that has been explored in countless plays, movies, dramas, and musicals. However, Ambrosius adds a unique touch to the song by incorporating serious subjects such as suicide, LGBTQ+ rights, and discrimination.
The video portrays Ambrosius spending time with a charming man who is popular among their social circle. However, as soon as his sexual orientation becomes apparent, those who previously enjoyed his company suddenly turn against him, leading to the man taking his own life. Ambrosius stated that the video is not only about her personal contribution to the much-discussed topic but also aims to shed light on the devastating consequences that LGBTQ+ individuals have to endure due to anti-gay bullying in society.
In an interview with MTV News, Ambrosius explained, “The concept for ‘Far Away’ wasn’t unexpected for me as it was a personal experience that I had while writing the song. It stemmed from an experience I went through around the time I wrote it, which was in 2008, when a friend of mine … ...Read the rest.
“Marsha with All the focus Garnered by ‘Far Away’”
by Manuel Marino | Music
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Many of us have read and heard about the devastating destruction caused by the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, and so has Taylor Hanson. However, unlike the general public, Hanson possesses the financial resources and influence to provide assistance to those in need during this crisis. And that’s exactly what he did by organizing a charity concert in a remarkably short amount of time.
The Hanson band happened to be in Austin for the South by Southwest music festival, and they immediately began brainstorming ideas. Less than 12 hours later, all the major preparations had been made. The band, consisting of siblings, reached out to agents, organizers, and fellow musicians, and everything fell into place seamlessly. In an interview with MTV News at the studio where the concert was set to take place, Taylor Hanson expressed their belief that the music community at South by Southwest should be about more than just individual artists’ promotion. They wanted it to be a platform for providing relief to the millions affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
To their surprise, nothing was being done about it, and the festival seemed to focus primarily on individual artists’ … ...Read the rest.
“Hanson Explains SXSW – Japanese Quake – Benefit Concert”
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