The 76th Concours de Genève Composition Competition wrapped up on Wednesday 26 October, with First Prize awarded to Shin Kim (27, from South Korea) for his work The Song of Oneiroi, for six voices and microphones.
Yuki Nakahashi (26, Japan) took Second Prize for Settings, for vocal ensemble. Third Prize was awarded to Ármin Cservenák (26, Hungary) for his work Madrigali, for six voices.
Candidates for the 2022 Composition competition were required to submit a work for vocal ensemble, composed for six singers: bass, baritone, tenor, mezzo-soprano, soprano and coloratura soprano. The finalist works were performed as a world premiere by the Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart.
Finalists (L-R) Shin Kim, Yuki Nakahashi and Ármin Cservenák. Pic: Anne-Laure Lechat
Since its creation in 1939, the Concours de Genève’s mission has been to discover, promote and support the best young artists of the moment. As well as the official prizes, the Geneva International Music Competition offers a Prizewinners’ Career Development Programme, providing the support and guidance needed to launch a career. The programme includes two years of management by the Sartory Artists agency, as well as recordings, international tours and a professional training workshop.
Shin Kim is a student at Korea University of the Arts in Seoul, where he is completing a master’s degree: he has also studied with the Austrian composer and sound artist Karlheinz Essl. In his work he distinguishes three major themes: religion, narrative and psychological phenomena.
In The Song of Oneiroi, Shin Kim tells the story of the dream world, drawing on pronunciation systems from various languages and using microphones to amplify and diversify his music.
After sharing some Food For Thought at the top of 2022, Buffalo’s Che Noir returns with her second release of the year The Last Remnants.
“Food For Thought was a huge breakout for me. I wanted to give my fans something to branch off of the “Food” motif I started the year with,” Che Noir says. “I have been working diligently on my next album as well, The Lotus Child, which I will produce in its entirety. Consider The Last Remnants as a well-prepared appetizer.”
Anchored by the focus track “Wash The Dishes,” Che collaborates with the likes of Benny The Butcher, 38 Spesh, Ransom, and Elcamino throughout the nine-song release. Production is handled by 38 Spesh, LT Beats, Trox, Swizz Beatz, Fruition, Tricky Trippz, Chup, and Streezy.
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K-pop is full of fantastic tunes, feel-good bops, and certified bangers that anyone can enjoy, regardless of their proficiency with the Korean language. Even so, diving into the world of South Korean pop music can be intimidating to English speakers who are accustomed to understanding all of a song’s lyrics.
Fortunately, you don’t have to jump straight to songs with Korean lyrics in order to start exploring K-pop. Many K-pop artists have released English-language tunes that allow you to familiarise yourself with the performers and their sound before plunging into their wider discography. This has become increasingly common in recent years, as K-pop’s global reach expands and idols seek to attract and cater to new audiences.
A lot of these releases are also just fantastic songs by themselves, regardless of whether you’re interested in investigating K-pop any further.
In no particular order, here are some of the best English-language songs from K-pop idols.
1. “Love Talk” by WayV
This list is strictly limited to songs by K-pop idols that aren’t just English-language versions of previous Korean releases. “Love Talk” by WayV was initially in Mandarin, so it doesn’t count.
Released one week after the original Mandarin song, 2019’s “Love Talk” is a smooth jam about an attraction between people who don’t speak the same language. The alluring melody satisfyingly recalls ’90s R&B and offers an appealing contrast between the seductive chorus and steady rap. This has won its music video almost 75 million views in under three years and over 107 million streams on Spotify.
You could justifiably argue that “Love Talk” isn’t a K-pop song, as Mandarin is obviously not Korean. However, WayV is the Chinese subunit of K-pop group NCT, making the artists themselves K-pop idols. This means they clearly satisfy the arbitrary requirements for inclusion on this list that I made up. Besides, I wasn’t about to leave “Love Talk” out. It’s just too good to not recommend.
2. “LMLY” by Jackson Wang
“LMLY” by Jackson Wang is severely underrated, and I will continue to speak my truth until this retro ’80s tune gets the attention it deserves.
Jackson has kept himself busy since he and his K-pop group GOT7 left JYP Entertainment, collaborating with artists such as RAIN, continuing to run his label Team Wang, and forming hip-hop group PANTHEPACK. While he is still working with GOT7, Jackson has also gone in hard on English-language solo work, experimenting with an entire spectrum of musical genres across songs such as “Blow” and “Cruel.”
Yet out of all of this, it was the idol’s 2021’s nostalgic synth-pop tune “LMLY” that had me setting its Hong Kong cinema-inspired music video on loop. An acronym of “Leave Me Loving You,” “LMLY” is a wistful song about the singer’s fear that their lover is losing interest in them. “You don’t call me baby / You call me my name,” Jackson mourns. “But I keep on hoping / Nothing has changed.” Like, ouch.
3. “The Feels” by TWICE
Do you love feel-good bops? Energetic, colourful performances? Addictive, appealing dances that are fun to learn yourself? Well then, please allow me to introduce you to your next nine girlfriends.
“The Feels” is the first original English-language single from hugely popular girl group TWICE, who have enjoyed massive success in South Korea and Japan for years. This solid, sweet 2021 love song about having “the feels” is a great introduction to TWICE for Western ears, offering a taste of the bright, catchy, optimistic tunes these seasoned performers excel at. Their sound certainly has an audience as well, with the music video racking up over 320 million views in just over a year.
If you’re after more of TWICE’s cute yet mature sound, the group has also released English versions of their Korean songs “More and More” and “I Can’t Stop Me.” You can’t go too wrong wherever you start though — their entire discography is filled with tunes that will stick in your head and steal your heart.
4. “Dream of You” by CHUNG HA (with R3HAB)
“Dream of You” was a mandatory addition to this list, and I regret nothing. CHUNG HA’s 2020 collaboration with R3HAB delivers a satisfyingly unapologetic banger, dripping with confidence and a highly danceable beat. CHUNG HA demands attention, irresistibly drawing all eyes and ears to her, and she knows it. This is one I’ve had on repeat, and I need you all to join me.
A sexually charged club song about enticing a lover into bed, “Dream of You” is also much more forward than the casual K-pop listener might expect. CHUNG HA paints a vivid picture of inviting their paramour back to her place, and isn’t shy about what’s likely to happen once they’re alone.
“What can I say? Park the car and come on in / I got whisky, I got gin, and lingerie,” sings CHUNG HA.
5. “Kiss of fire” by WOODZ
Technically “Kiss of fire” isn’t entirely in English. Soloist WOODZ does throw in the tiniest pinch of Korean during the second verse, brief enough that you might miss it unless you know it’s there. Still, 99 percent of the song’s lyrics are in English, which feels like enough to let it sneak onto this list. I will make whatever excuses I need to for this excellent jam.
The Korean lyrics in “Kiss of fire” also won’t prevent listeners who don’t understand the language from understanding the song. Released in 2021, “Kiss of fire” is a contemporary R&B track about hot, burning love, with WOODZ flexing his falsetto to deliver a charismatic vocal performance over a rhythmic bassline.
If you’re more interested in rock, WOODZ’s “Dirt on my leather” is also worth checking out for an incredibly different vibe.
6. “Sweet Night” by V
BTS cemented their place in the Western music scene with English-language singles “Dynamite,” “Butter,” and “Permission to Dance,” all of which are upbeat tunes that primarily endeavour to spread good vibes. (Don’t pretend you haven’t heard them. Ignorance and lies have never won anyone respect.) In contrast, “Sweet Night” by V strikes such a different tone that you’d have no idea he was a member of BTS unless you were told.
Recorded for the original soundtrack of 2020 Korean drama Itaewon Class, “Sweet Night” is a comforting, gentle acoustic song that’s just as sweet as its title implies. V’s soothing voice is complimented by Matilda Mann’s pure backup vocals, and the whistled refrain leading out “Sweet Night” emphasises its simple, clean melody. It isn’t difficult to understand how the music video has earned over 86 million views at time of writing. Pair this song with a quiet night and a warm cup of tea.
7. “Oh my god” by (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE’s dark, ambiguously sapphic 2020 single “Oh my god” was released simultaneously in Korean and English — though only the former got the benefit of its visually striking music video, which accumulated 184 million views in a year and a half. Fortunately, fans took it upon themselves to edit the English audio on top of the Korean clip, so you can still get the full experience.
Though (G)I-DLE’s trap-pop song is officially about love in all its forms, gay K-pop fans have embraced “Oh my god” as a “lesbian anthem,” citing its liberal use of female pronouns as well as its religious imagery.
Also, just all of the lyrics. Listen to songwriter Soyeon sing “can’t stop, girl, you make me sick” and try telling me “Oh my god” isn’t queer coded with a straight face.
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8. “Life’s Too Short” by aespa
This 2022 song threw me right back to the pastel-coloured early ’00s, strongly reminding me of the girl groups that used to populate my beloved Barbie-branded compilation CDs. Offering a laid back, nostalgic pop sound, “Life’s Too Short” is an unbothered message to aespa’s detractors — or anyone who sets out to put others down.
“I’m doin’ me regardless,” aespa declare. “And I don’t care what you say about it / And it don’t matter if you like it or not / I’m having all this fun, so why would I ever stop?”
Earning almost 50 million views in just under four months, “Life’s Too Short” is a self-affirming song with sweet harmonies that hearken back to the simpler times of butterfly clips and gel pens.
9. “2 MINUS 1” by SEVENTEEN
Though credited to SEVENTEEN as a whole, “2 MINUS 1” only features the 13-member boy group’s two most fluent English speakers: Joshua and Vernon. These members were also on the writing team for “2 MINUS 1,” which became the first completely English-language song in SEVENTEEN’s discography upon its release in 2021.
Inspired by early-2000s’ pop-punk acts such as Avril Lavigne, “2 MINUS 1” is an exercise in post-breakup denial, with Joshua and Vernon declaring they’re definitely doing great, and they’re not lonely at all, and they absolutely don’t need their former lover anymore. The lyrics cleverly weave such statements with bitter accusations and more honest hints at their true feelings, all wrapped up in a clean track that could easily slip into any early ’00s pop-punk playlist.
It’s a sound many of us know and love, and SEVENTEEN pull it off beautifully.
10. “Another Life” by KEY
It’s an undisputed fact that SHINee are K-pop royalty. Debuting in 2008, the phenomenally popular boy group has accumulated a deluge of achievements and accolades over their storied career, both together and as solo artists.
“Another Life” by SHINee’s KEY demonstrates how almost 15 years in the industry has sharpened the performer’s skill to a razor’s edge. A synthwave dance bop, “Another Life” is a love song that invokes images of travelling to Atlantis or blasting into outer space, tying into the retro creature feature inspiration of KEY’s 2022 album Gasoline.
It’s a dynamic tune with a catchy chorus, energetic beat, and tempting replay button.
11. “WHO DO YOU LOVE?” by Monsta X (feat. French Montana)
Not content with just one or two offerings, boy group Monsta X treated Western fans to an entire album completely filled with English-language songs in 2020. ALL ABOUT LUV is packed with pleasing tunes on the themes of romance, love, and lust, ranging from the longing to be longed for in “SOMEONE’S SOMEONE,” to the bitterness of seeing an ex “HAPPY WITHOUT ME,” to staying up thinking about a lover in “MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.”
It’s difficult to pick a standout when you’re so spoiled for choice, but lead single “WHO DO YOU LOVE? (feat. French Montana)” is a good place to start as one of the catchiest songs on the album. Just skip over the part where French Montana raps. We’re not claiming that.
ALL ABOUT LUV also has a few slightly more risque songs such as booty call bid “GOT MY NUMBER” and the deceptively innocent-sounding “LOVE U,” whose suggestive lyrics I was absolutely not prepared for (“I really, really wanna love you / But I can’t say the word I want to / ‘Cause they won’t play it on the radio”).
12. “Can’t get you out of my mind” by Dreamcatcher
Good news for anyone who desperately missed the early 2010’s club scene: Dreamcatcher’s EDM track “Can’t get you out of my mind” will effortlessly pull you right back there, complete with sick bass drop.
A B-side quietly nestled in Dreamcatcher’s 2020 mini-album Dystopia: Lose Myself, “Can’t get you out of my mind” may have been easy to miss upon its initial release. The fact that it came out during the COVID-19 pandemic likely didn’t help either, with lockdowns impacting both dance venues and promotion opportunities.
This is unfortunate, because the girl group’s first English-language song is a banger that wouldn’t feel out of place on any good club playlist. This is a great tune for when you don’t want to think, just dance.
13. “Zombie” by DAY6
DAY6 are a bit different from the other K-pop artists on this list, as they’re a band rather than a group. This means that rather than spectacular, highly choreographed group dances, the members play instruments on stage — so not quite what you’d usually picture when someone says “K-pop.” But that just means you won’t have as much to distract you from their songs’ lyrics.
“Zombie” isn’t quite as uptempo as DAY6’s previous single “Sweet Chaos,” which would definitely have been on this list if it were in English. Rather, the downbeat 2020 pop-rock song focuses on depression, likening the unfortunately relatable feeling of numbness to being a zombie. I hope it doesn’t hit a chord with you, but it probably will.
14. “Pity Party” by Jamie
Jamie’s “Pity Party” is an attitude-filled anthem for self-destruction, bringing out the After School Club host’s sultry, “toxic” side. This is one for those nights you know you’ll probably regret, but just can’t bring yourself to care.
“Pity Party” does acknowledge that once you’ve hit rock bottom “the only way is up,” threading Jamie’s repetitive yet appealing 2022 groove with savage determination. However, that’s largely a problem for Future Jamie. In the meantime, the primary focus of “Pity Party” is taking the moment to revel in the dark freedom and dramatic spectacle of being so low.
“Thriving off the drama” may not technically be the healthiest or most constructive stance to take in most situations. But you can’t deny it is deliciously fun.
15. “Somebody” by Wonho
The lyrics of Wonho’s 2022 song “Somebody” are all about loneliness, with the singer crying out for “a shoulder to lean on” when alone at night. Yet despite the desolate subject matter, the song itself is a groovy bop with a steady, catchy rhythm that belies its topic. Being desperately lonely shouldn’t sound so good.
Wonho’s clear vocals and attractive falsetto are underscored by an enjoyably strong bass line running throughout “Somebody,” mirroring his adorably soft personality and famously jacked build.
I have never met Wonho and probably never will. That being said, he seems like a very sweet man and I hope he finds somebody soon.
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16. “Borderline” by SUNMI
“Borderline” hits you as soon as SUNMI opens her mouth, crooning “I’m trying to be a good girl / Didn’t mean to fake it.” Co-written by SUNMI herself, this dark 2020 tune is about the former Wonder Girls member’s experiences with borderline personality disorder, having been diagnosed with the condition in the mid-2010s.
“It’s my story that I’ve hidden for a long time,” SUNMI said in English-translated comments. Though she previously kept her borderline personality disorder a secret, SUNMI shared that she now wanted to tell others who are struggling that they aren’t alone.
As such, the languid, personal song seems almost disinterested in popular appeal. Rather, it’s more concerned with conveying SUNMI’s personal struggles in an almost ambient manner, her hypnotic voice effectively luring listeners in to form a connection.
17. “neon” by Amber Liu (feat. PENIEL)
While Amber began her career as the main rapper for K-pop girl group f(x), she’s now arguably more known for her solo work, having shown off her vocal skills in multiple Korean, English, and Mandarin songs since 2015. As such, Amber now has an extensive English-language discography to choose from, with various songs such as “Other People,” “On My Own (feat. Gen Neo),” and “complicated” falling across a wide spectrum of melancholy.
Light 2021 bop “neon” gives Amber the opportunity to show off her vocal skills in a decidedly more optimistic setting, with Peniel from boy group BTOB taking the reins for the English version’s rap (Blow Fever takes on this role in the Mandarin version). Resting comfortably in its chill pop disco vibe, “neon” is a smooth, enjoyable jam with a music video that was definitely a ton of fun to film.
18. “No Problem” by Nayeon (feat. Felix from Stray Kids)
TWICE’s lead vocalist Nayeon made her solo debut in 2022, filling her album Im Nayeon with love songs to compliment her bubbly lead single “POP!” Among these was “No Problem,” an entirely English-language song featuring her labelmate Felix from Stray Kids.
An uncomplicated song about bolstering your partner when they’re feeling down, “No Problem” is a characteristically cute little bop that embraces its simple and straightforward nature. It isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, but sits comfortably as a bright palate cleanser between “POP!” and the rest of Nayeon’s album.
Though Nayeon’s group member Tzuyu released a playful cover of Taylor Swift’s “ME!” with Stray Kids’ Bang Chan in 2021, “No Problem” is the first time members from both groups have collaborated on an original English-language performance.
19. “Bonnie & Clyde” by YUQI
I told myself I’d stop, but just let me just squeeze in one more song.
(G)I-DLE member YUQI only had two songs on her 2021 solo debut album A Page, which may indicate just how confident she was in them. “Giant” and “Bonnie & Clyde” were also English-language releases, with YUQI’s album eschewing both Korean and her native Mandarin entirely.
The lyrics of “Bonnie & Clyde” tread familiar territory, focusing on a passionate couple who are completely wrapped up in each other to the exclusion of all else — much like the titular criminal couple. Even so, YUQI’s low, steady vocal performance and the song’s relentless, trance-like melody make “Bonnie & Clyde” an appealing tune that deftly showcases the singer’s skill.
It’s worth keeping in mind that this is just a small selection of songs from K-pop idols that were released in English first as opposed to Korean. There’s an even wider catalogue of English versions of Korean songs, such as ITZY’s “LOCO” and Pentagon’s “DO or NOT.”
Yet even this is minuscule when compared to the entire universe of tunes you can enjoy once you relax and embrace Korean lyrics. Don’t worry if you don’t understand what they’re singing 100 percent of the time — you can always look up translations. Besides, sometimes all you need to know is the vibe.
I love music. In fact, it’s a rare occasion that I’m not listening to something as I work, exercise, and just generally always have some form of music playing. The thing is, phones never really have the best sound. It doesn’t matter how much a company brags about its onboard sound processors and speakers, phones all sound like phones.
Sure, there are variations on that theme and some devices do sound better than others. But these are small devices with small speakers and cannot match the fidelity of a dedicated stereo.
This is especially true when your favorite listening method is vinyl and you consider yourself an audiophile.
Of course, Android 13 does have a little trick up its sleeve to give the audio a bit of a boost. That trick is called Adaptive Sound.
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Adaptive sound uses the mics and sensors on your device to learn the type of environment you’re in, so it can then adjust the sound accordingly. The adjustments are made via automatic EQ and do make a considerable difference in the sound you hear.
At this point, you’re probably thinking, “Hold up. My phone will use its mics to listen in on the ambient sound of a room. Isn’t that a privacy issue?” Given the state of the world and how everything seems to be vying to gather as much information about you as possible, that’s an understandable concern. However, Google has made it clear that all Adaptive Sound processing is done locally, so there’s no need to worry that Google is listening in on you. Android, on the other hand, is listening but doing so to help improve your experience.
One thing to keep in mind is that the changes made by Adaptive Sound may be less noticeable at higher decibel levels. This is all about equalization and how subtle changes can make a big difference in the sound you hear.
With that said, how do you enable Adaptive Sound? It’s quite easy. Let me show you.
How to dramatically improve the sound from your Pixel 7 for even better musical enjoyment
Pull down your Notification Shade twice and tap the gear icon to access the Android Settings app. You can also access this app from within the App Drawer by swiping up from the bottom of the display.
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From within the Settings app, locate Sound & Vibration. Tap that entry. On the resulting page, locate Adaptive Sound and tap it.
Accessing the Adaptive Sound setting in Android.
Image: Jack Wallen
Tap the ON/OFF slider until it’s in the ON position and Adaptive Sound is enabled. You can close the Settings app.
Enabling Adaptive Sound in Android 13.
Image: Jack Wallen
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Now, all you have to do is experience music from your Android device in a way that will automatically adapt to your environment to dramatically improve the sound you hear. Give this feature a try.
Start playing some music and move from environment to environment to see how the change affects the sound you hear. If music is as important to you as it is to me, you’ll be happy you enabled the feature.
When Norwegian conductor Grete Pedersen walked out onto the stage for her first set at the Carmel Bach Festival in July 2022, her long strides, tall, upright posture and grateful-to-be-here countenance oozed with the type of confidence often reserved for professional athletes.
As it turns out, Pedersen was one of the top professional soccer players in her home country. She played her first match as midfielder for Norway when she was 19. By age 21, she decided to drop soccer in the name of her other love: music.
Pedersen’s Bach Festival performances earned roaring praise from the audience, musicians, staff, and, perhaps most importantly, the festival’s board of directors. In August, she was selected as the nonprofit festival’s new artistic director, following maestro Paul Goodwin’s 11-year reign.
With Pedersen, the Bach Festival gets a conductor with a command over, and respect for, the classics; however, she is also a true artist who thrives in a creative environment. Pedersen doesn’t shy away from making art her own, even if that means sometimes refreshing a masterpiece by adding a personal twist.
Her musical accolades are many. She studied at the Norwegian Academy of Music and Norwegian State Academy of Music in Oslo, and she founded the Oslo Chamber Choir in 1984.
Pedersen, whose jovial demeanor comes with a thick Norwegian accent, sat down with the Weekly during a recent trip to Carmel to talk about her vision for this annual local festival.
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Pedersen:The most important thing is that music is not a competition about being the best. Music is something else. It’s about “how can we communicate with each other? How can we share this great music?”
An Irish harp player once told me he never writes his own stuff, but instead played to “simply carry on the rich tradition of the instrument.” As a conductor, do you similarly view your role as a vehicle to continue the classical music tradition?
I really want to learn from the tradition, I want to be part of it, but it’s also not possible for me to not create something new along the way.
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Do you ever add your own touch to existing pieces?
I want to respect the composer, but from time to time I do do things like that – play with it a little bit. I think creation is part of the art form. No two performances are ever the same for me, and musicians respond differently to that. Most will feel very engaged and excited, others will think it’s a little bit dangerous. I like to be on the risky side.
In the relationship between the musicians and the audience, how do you describe the role of the conductor?
It’s my role to make the music get out of the musicians and reach the audience. It’s always the musicians who are making the vibrations in the room, but we also feel the audience and when they react, it also influences me. It’s very much alive. I know I can create things and influence the atmosphere of the hall, but it’s never me who is making the sounds.
A big band musician told me that once you count a song off, there is no stopping. It’s a wave you can only ride, not control. While conducting a performance, do you feel you’re in the driver’s seat or that you are riding along?
[Laughs] It’s like being on a big boat. I’m in the captain’s seat with a steering wheel but I’m seated in the back. I have the entire boat in view, and a lot of things are happening in front of me, but it’s controlled from the back, rather than in front with the boat behind me.
We hear again and again that the audience for classical music is shrinking. Do you feel an existential urgency to bring classical music to new audiences or do you feel like it eventually finds its way into enough hearts to sustain itself?
I think it will sustain. The main thing is to get people to listen to the music, whether they are 10 or 90 years old. For me, this music feels so important and I want to share it.
In Carmel, it’s a lot of people with a lot of resources, but we all feel the same emotions, and we need the same things for life to be fulfilling. I don’t think music will save the world, but it can for sure make life much richer.
Halloween week brings music, art and movies — (the hideously frightening “Psycho” in Spencer and the quirky “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater). If that’s not your style, you can dance to a live band and watch a country music documentary at Nashville’s Mike’s Dance Barn or hear duo Alasdair Fraser, Scotland’s fiddle ambassador, and California cellist Natalie Haas at the FAR Center. For your art treat bag, try the free Halloween art market at the Back Door.
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Eat, drink, dance to live country music and see a film at Mike’s Music & Dance Barn. This Brown County venue near Nashville, is surrounded by orange and crimson foliage. The expansive dance floor is made of wood, and starting at 6 p.m. Saturday the Barn will host the first showing of the documentary “Houston’s History of C&W Dance.” The film honors those responsible for the expansion of country and western dance, which stepped up in popularity in the early 1980s. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the film starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20-$35.
Then at 7 p.m. Jim Hayden and the Country Playboys play dance music and patrons’ favorite tunes. A Bud and Sissy Look Alike contest, games, dance lessons and an unusual photo booth are part of the fun. Mike’s Dance Barn is at 2277 Ind. 46, Nashville..
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Back Door hosts free Halloween art market
A free Halloween art market takes place 7-10 p.m. Thursday at The Back Door, 207 S. College Ave. Local craftspeople and artists will display spooky wares. As always, the Back Door has a doggo-friendly patio, where polite canines are welcome until 11 p.m. Visit bckdoor.com. Queer-friendly, the Back Door bar welcomes all age 21 and older.
Hand-picking music by Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas at FAR Center
Alasdair Fraser, Scotland’s fiddle ambassador, and California cellist Natalie Haas use teamwork, rhythm, improvisation and Scottish tunes to bring back Scotland’s method of plucking, bowing and strumming dance music. The duo will conduct and perform a string workshop at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the 505 Theater at FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, at the corner of Rogers and Fourth streets. Bloomington Roots and FAR are working together to bring the event to Bloomington. Tadhg Ó Meachair and Joanna Hyde will open the event. Visit bloomingtonroots.com for tickets ($25-$30) and more information.
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Tim Curry stars as the iconic Frank N. Furter in the 1975 cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ happens Saturday
Last year it sold out. This year, for $5, the audience gets a bunch of items such as a hat, a glove, a bell. They’ll need them to dive into the film and festivities — including a costume contest guided by Bloomington drag queen Oriana Perón. Also before the show is a “devirginization” process for people who have never seen “Rocky Horror Picture Show” while seated with a live audience. It begins at 7 and 11 p.m. Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. For details, go to seeconstellation.org/events or call the box office at 812-336-9300.
‘Psycho’ in Spencer
For $3, see one of the world’s scariest movies, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960), at 7 p.m. Friday at the Tivoli Theatre in Spencer, 24 N. Washington St., phone is 812-714-8069. Despite modern advances in technology and effects, “Psycho” retains its ability to send audiences home to scrutinize their basements and bathtubs. “I wouldn’t hurt a fly,” says Anthony Perkins as his once-sexy mama’s troubled son. You’d better hope you’re not that fly. For tickets ($5 for adults, $3 for youth) call 812-714-8069 or go online to historic.spencertivoli.org.
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Music composer Vishal Dadlani who is known to be a backer of the Aam Aadmi Party put out a suggestive tweet without naming Kejriwal or the party in which he said he has nothing to do with anyone “who brings any part of any religion to any aspect of government”. “The Constitution of India states that we are a Secular Socialist Republic. Hence, religion must have NO PLACE in governance,” the AAP supporter tweeted on a day Kejriwal made an appeal to PM Modi to include the photos of Lakshmi and Ganesha on Indian currencies. Actor Gul Panag, who was once an AAP candidate, also commented on the issue.
The Constitution of India states that we are a Secular Socialist Republic.
Hence, religion must have NO PLACE in governance.
To be completely clear, I have nothing to do with anyone who brings any part of any religion to any aspect of government.
“To be completely clear, I have nothing to do with anyone who brings any part of any religion to any aspect of government. Jai Hind,” the composer wrote, without any mention of the context.
This is not the first time that the composer criticised the party. In 2020, the music composer criticised the party for sanctioning the prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in a sedition case.
Whether it’s a means to an end or an end in itself – bringing religion into everything, is a game everyone will play now. And not just politicians! Those who disagree can keep invoking the Constitution, in vain. #currencynotes
“Whether it’s a means to an end or an end in itself – bringing religion into everything, is a game everyone will play now. And not just politicians! Those who disagree can keep invoking the Constitution, in vain,” Gul Panag tweeted.
A major ‘Hindutva’ row started after Kejriwal made the appeal with the BJP claiming that the party is now trying to divert the attention of the public from the “anti-Hindu” mindset of the leaders. After Kejriwal made the appeal, AAP leaders too came out in support of Kejriwal’s demand. “You can continue to hate Arvind Kejriwal if you want to, but don’t hate Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha at least. Don’t hate their blessings. Don’t hate this country’s prosperity at least,” AAP MLA Atishi said.
Kejriwal said even Indonesia has an image of Lord Ganesha on its currency note. He said the fresh currency notes can have the pictures of Lakshmi and Ganesha on one side and the image of Mahatma Gandhi on the other — as is.
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Calling all phobophiles! Get in the Halloween Spirit (like your favorite seasonal store) with my annual list of horror music videos. From strolling around in the cemetery, being chased by cannibal cheerleaders, or performing in the afterlife for a whole bunch of deceased icons, this year I’ve taken note of some great videos that could horrify, disgust, thrill, or possibly chill.
Maybe it’s because I was born in October, make killer pumpkin bread, or simply because I love scary movies, I consider myself the resident horror fan here at the station and have long participated in the #31DaysOfHorror challenge online. Nine years ago I started a blog to document “31 Days Of Horror (Music Videos)” as my schedule was so busy that I found myself falling asleep trying to watch a full film. But I knew I had time for a spooky music video, so that’s the origin story. I post a “horror” music video online every day during the month with a little commentary.
I keep track of music videos year round with the Notes app on my phone writing down artists and songs with videos that fit the horror theme and then when October rolls around I scroll my list and start sharing.
Here’s 20 of the best horror music videos released this year:
Allison Ponthier – “Hollywood Forever Cemetery”
My favorite video this season; its like if Beetlejuice met Mulholland Drive in the afterlife with cameo appearances by Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and a few other notable icons!
Rihanna attended the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere last night (October 26) ahead of the release of her new single, which will appear on the movie’s soundtrack.
The pop icon confirmed her return to music for the first time in six years earlier this week, with the announcement of the song “Lift Me Up.” The track will be released tomorrow (28) via Westbury Road/Roc Nation/Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records.
Rihanna attended the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere in Los Angeles last night alongside her partner, A$AP Rocky. It was the pair’s first red carpet appearance since Rihanna gave birth to their first child earlier this year.
The star was filmed speaking to Disney CEO Bob Chapek on the red carpet, with Chapek telling her: “It’s the biggest event of the year.” “It’s big for me as well,” Rihanna replied. “I’m honored to be a part of this.”
“Lift Me Up” was written as a tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman by Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, Rihanna, and Ryan Coogler. The song was recorded in five countries and was produced by Göransson. According to The New York Times journalist Kyle Buchanan, the track will serve as the end-credits music for the Black Panther sequel.
Rihanna joins Sampa The Great in being involved with the music for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The Zambian rapper’s track “Never Forget,” featuring Chef 187, Tio Mason, and Mwanjé, featured prominently in the trailer for the hotly-anticipated movie, which was shared in September.
Meanwhile, Rihanna has also been confirmed as the headliner for the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, which will take place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. Speaking to TMZ after the announcement, the singer said of the prestigious performance: “I’m nervous, but I’m excited.”
The soundtrack, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By, will be available on November 4 from Roc Nation Records/Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records.
Martin Roth is an industry veteran whose eclectic foundations from which he draws inspiration have helped shape his sound into something only heard once in a generation.
The soft textures and delicate harmonies have garnered him releases on top-tier labels such as Anjunadeep and others, all of who respect his compositional mastery as much as his dance-friendly beats, bass, and groove.
So to celebrate the release of his most recent release, we invited Martin Roth to come on and curate his favorite ambient and downtempo tracks of all time. Each track offers something a little different and helps give a glimpse into the mind of one of the best producers of our time.
Stream Martin Roth’s ‘Sine Waves’ Below
Made in collaboration with neo-classical pianist and producer, Tom Ashbrook, the two-track EP packs a lot into just a couple of tracks.
The lead song, ‘Sine Waves’ of which the EP finds its name delivers a dense and textured experience from start to finish. Chittering percussions keep tempo underneath a low-lying bass as the sine-wave-made harmonies slowly churn and evolve across the stereo space.
‘Alicia’s Noir’ takes a more acoustic direction, mixing the piano aggressively as for it to take precedence in the mix above all other elements. The somber and morose story the keys play tells a disconnecting narrative pockmarked by lighter elements and atmospheres.
Joep Beving – Sleeping Lotus
“This track is the reason I considered going even deeper into just using the piano. I used it as my only instrument for a while and I discovered what was possible with just that. He also has a very interesting philosophical approach and his whole story inspires me as much as his writing. You should check out his famous commentary album-versions where he shares insight into every track.” – Martin Roth
Sébastien Tellier – L’amour et la violence
“Not exactly an ambient track but the perfect fusion of piano and analog synths diving into nostalgia. I’ve always been a fan of this french-electro-vintage-pop sound of the 70ies throughout the millennium which was also accompanying MY early youth … by the amazing Sébastien Tellier.” – Martin Roth
Cigarettes After Sex – Apocalypse
“The heroes of downtempo who were able to put their music into in a festival format playing smooth tracks on the mainstage. The soundtrack of a lifetime. I could’ve taken every song by them so I took the most prominent.” – Martin Roth
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Hania Rani – Eden
“Such a beautiful likable person creating such beautiful music – even Cercle couldn’t resist taking her to its audience. Eden is one of her earlier pieces and still one of my favorites however worth checking out every single one of her.” – Martin Roth
Nils Frahm – Right Right Right
“Obviously, no list of mine would’ve been complete without Nils Frahm. Every piece by him is an inspiration, and when you look for real analog sound, don’t look any further. His recording techniques, gear, and noise are telling stories already. This one is from his latest album and returns a bit to his earlier works using analog synthesizers in a minimalist way filling the gaps with amazing delays and noise.” – Martin Roth
Moby – Hymn
“My first experiences in the ambient world show how important it is that Artists leave their comfort zones to show extreme corners of the music they are known for. I was a huge Moby fan but mostly for his upbeat/uplifting tunes … then Hymn came out and I was obsessed and kinda fascinated that a beatless almost piano-only track by him became easily my Moby-favorite.” – Martin Roth
Sven Väth – L’esperanza
“Sven Väth has always been my hero in terms of club music and the art of charismatic DJing & entertainment but same as with Hymn by Moby, L’esperanza came quite unexpected & slow making me realize how much easier a calm track can make its way through underground but also radio. This was helping me a lot looking more left & right and being more open-minded for other kinds of Electronic music also in terms of production.” – Martin Roth
Barker – Paradise Engineering
“Ambient can be Techno too – or Techno can be Ambient too. I love tracks without beats shouting desperately FOR percussion & drums but there is none coming … you can mix it on top or you can enjoy it as it is. This one is distributing its energy even without drums so massively, that you feel like you showered seconds ago after.” – Martin Roth
Martin Roth – An Analog Guy in a Digital World
“My breakthrough track into this genre 2017 – it came overnight – I played a bit around with Arps and was heavily inspired by Nils Frahm’s ‘Says’ – many say it is very close to it – actually in musical terms it isn’t really but the feel is obviously very similar and I listened to it before a ton which you will notice. I enjoy a lot those crescendo / ‘Bolero’ techniques bringing everything to a climax which worked here pretty well and for some reason, it touched meant people – so I was lucky that day hitting the right notes. Also still for me a huge one which I still enjoy.” – Martin Roth
Ludovico Einaudi – Nuvole Bianche
“A rather obvious one here however I find Ludovico and this piece as all of his music a quite easy entrance into more classical & minimalistic music if you wanna get into it – he has the ability to write sophisticated sounding piano for the regular you & me – after just a few seconds you are already hooked and want to keep listening.“ – Martin Roth
