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KPOP MV REVIEW - GIRL GROUP EDITION (FEBRUARY 2023)
Welcome to another installment of Kpop MV Review, and today I will be reviewing some of the latest Kpop girl group music video comeback releases. Which are XG’s ‘SHOOTING STAR’, LIMELIGHT’s ‘HONESTLY’, tripleS’ ‘Rising’ & TRI.BE’s ‘WE ARE YOUNG’. Hope you guys enjoy this music video review as much as I do enjoy making it. So without further a due, lets begin!
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Momoiro Clover Z’s “MONONOFU NIPPON”: a rallying cry to bring Japan’s idol culture to the world
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This year they are celebrating their 15th anniversary as an idol group: Momoiro Clover Z, commonly abbreviated as MCZ or Momoclo. That this fact will be celebrated in a big way should come as no surprise. The idol group unveiled the music video for their latest single MONONOFU NIPPON, featuring acclaimed rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei (also known simply as HOTEI).  Find the article here.
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THE POLICE AROUND THE WORLD – RESTORED AND EXPANDED (1982)
Starring Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, Miles A. Copeland III, Ian Copeland, Jools Holland and Kim Turner.
Directed by Derek Burbidge.
Distributed by Mercury Studios. 115 minutes. Not Rated.
When The Police Around the World was originally released on videotape, the title band was just on the way to becoming one of the biggest bands in the world. Their most recent album, Ghost in the Machine (1981), had become the band’s top selling of their four albums. (It has sold over three million copies worldwide.) They were hard at work on the album which is often considered their greatest work – and their bestselling album – Synchronicity – which would end up moving over eight million units and also essentially be the group’s swan song.
By 1985, lead singer Sting had mostly placed his bets on a successful solo career, and bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland settled into nice, but less-visible careers as solo artists, band leaders and session musicians. In 1986 they started work on a potential sixth album which was eventually abandoned, with only three concerts in a 1986 Amnesty International Tour and a godawful slowed-down, contractual-obligation version of their earlier single “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” appearing as the single from their greatest hits album. In 2003, they played three songs at the concert to celebrate their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2007-2008 the band got together for a worldwide reunion tour.
To this day, that is the last we’ve heard of the band, although never say never, right?
However, even at the time of its original video release in 1982, The Police Around the World was a little bit behind the times. It was made up mostly of footage of their 1980 tour for Zenyatta Mondatta, the album which propped the band up from alternative darlings to true pop-rock stars, including the band’s first two top 10 singles, “De Doo Doo Doo, De Da Da Da” and “Don’t Stand So Close to Me.” (Earlier singles “Roxanne” and “Message in a Bottle” had peaked at 32 and 74 on the Billboard charts.)
The video was not so much interested in the hits. Only one of the two Zenyatta Mondatta singles were included in the documentary (“Don’t Stand So Close to Me”) and “Message in a Bottle” was used over the end credits in the original studio recording. (A live version of “Message” also appears as one of the extras of this Blu-ray, as well as the accompanying audio CD.)
Also, the band was changing musically at that time. Ghost in the Machine, and particularly Synchronicity, strayed from the ska-reggae vibe of the first three Police albums. So this video film was a look back at a band which was already in the process of moving on, going from a cult favorite of college radio to eventually, for a white-hot moment, pretty much the biggest band in the world.
As you may guess from the title, The Police Around the World is not so much a straight concert film so much as a tour diary of the band as they travel the globe. There is lots of music here – and most of it is pretty great, with the band already growing into their rock star moves.
There is also a good amount of cheeky travelogue footage. Therefore you get to see Andy Summers sumo wrestling in Japan, Sting fooling around with rickshaws in Nepal and the guys riding camels in the Middle East. Much of it is amusing and cute, although I can’t imagine this footage is why anyone is going to check out the film, nor that anyone will spend much time rewatching this stuff.
The true selling point is strong concert performances from their first three albums Outlandos d’Amor (1977), Regatta de Blanc (1978) and Zenyatta Mondatta (1980). And, while, like I said, there weren’t many huge hits from those albums – one of which was not even used in the film, and neither of the Zenyatta Mondatta singles are on the CD version included with this set – the band still had more than its share of college radio favorites. Therefore, not-quite hits like “So Lonely,” “Can’t Stand Losing You,” “Canary in a Coal Mine,” “Walking on the Moon” and “Bring on the Night” still carry the day and make this a fantastic look at the band just as it was breaking out to superstardom.
Honestly, I hadn’t seen The Police Around the World since its original VHS incarnation, so I can’t say 100% for sure what has been added in this “expanded and restored” edition. I can say though that the restoration is fantastic, with the video and audio as crisp as if it were just recorded yesterday, not over forty years ago.
The Police Around the World is not the average “greatest hits” concert video, but then again you wouldn’t really expect that from this slightly avant garde group. Instead, it is a fascinating time capsule of a band at a specific moment in time when everything was coming together, and the possibilities were endless.
Jay S. Jacobs
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THE POLICE AROUND THE WORLD – RESTORED AND EXPANDED (1982)
Starring Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, Miles A. Copeland III, Ian Copeland, Jools Holland and Kim Turner.
Directed by Derek Burbidge.
Distributed by Mercury Studios. 115 minutes. Not Rated.
When The Police Around the World was originally released on videotape, the title band was just on the way to becoming one of the biggest bands in the world. Their most recent album, Ghost in the Machine (1981), had become the band’s top selling of their four albums. (It has sold over three million copies worldwide.) They were hard at work on the album which is often considered their greatest work – and their bestselling album – Synchronicity – which would end up moving over eight million units and also essentially be the group’s swan song.
By 1985, lead singer Sting had mostly placed his bets on a successful solo career, and bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland settled into nice, but less-visible careers as solo artists, band leaders and session musicians. In 1986 they started work on a potential sixth album which was eventually abandoned, with only three concerts in a 1986 Amnesty International Tour and a godawful slowed-down, contractual-obligation version of their earlier single “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” appearing as the single from their greatest hits album. In 2003, they played three songs at the concert to celebrate their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2007-2008 the band got together for a worldwide reunion tour.
To this day, that is the last we’ve heard of the band, although never say never, right?
However, even at the time of its original video release in 1982, The Police Around the World was a little bit behind the times. It was made up mostly of footage of their 1980 tour for Zenyatta Mondatta, the album which propped the band up from alternative darlings to true pop-rock stars, including the band’s first two top 10 singles, “De Doo Doo Doo, De Da Da Da” and “Don’t Stand So Close to Me.” (Earlier singles “Roxanne” and “Message in a Bottle” had peaked at 32 and 74 on the Billboard charts.)
The video was not so much interested in the hits. Only one of the two Zenyatta Mondatta singles were included in the documentary (“Don’t Stand So Close to Me”) and “Message in a Bottle” was used over the end credits in the original studio recording. (A live version of “Message” also appears as one of the extras of this Blu-ray, as well as the accompanying audio CD.)
Also, the band was changing musically at that time. Ghost in the Machine, and particularly Synchronicity, strayed from the ska-reggae vibe of the first three Police albums. So this video film was a look back at a band which was already in the process of moving on, going from a cult favorite of college radio to eventually, for a white-hot moment, pretty much the biggest band in the world.
As you may guess from the title, The Police Around the World is not so much a straight concert film so much as a tour diary of the band as they travel the globe. There is lots of music here – and most of it is pretty great, with the band already growing into their rock star moves.
There is also a good amount of cheeky travelogue footage. Therefore you get to see Andy Summers sumo wrestling in Japan, Sting fooling around with rickshaws in Nepal and the guys riding camels in the Middle East. Much of it is amusing and cute, although I can’t imagine this footage is why anyone is going to check out the film, nor that anyone will spend much time rewatching this stuff.
The true selling point is strong concert performances from their first three albums Outlandos d’Amor (1977), Regatta de Blanc (1978) and Zenyatta Mondatta (1980). And, while, like I said, there weren’t many huge hits from those albums – one of which was not even used in the film, and neither of the Zenyatta Mondatta singles are on the CD version included with this set – the band still had more than its share of college radio favorites. Therefore, not-quite hits like “So Lonely,” “Can’t Stand Losing You,” “Canary in a Coal Mine,” “Walking on the Moon” and “Bring on the Night” still carry the day and make this a fantastic look at the band just as it was breaking out to superstardom.
Honestly, I hadn’t seen The Police Around the World since its original VHS incarnation, so I can’t say 100% for sure what has been added in this “expanded and restored” edition. I can say though that the restoration is fantastic, with the video and audio as crisp as if it were just recorded yesterday, not over forty years ago.
The Police Around the World is not the average “greatest hits” concert video, but then again you wouldn’t really expect that from this slightly avant garde group. Instead, it is a fascinating time capsule of a band at a specific moment in time when everything was coming together, and the possibilities were endless.
Jay S. Jacobs
Copyright ©2022 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: May 25, 2022.
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Unveiling Kenya's Neo-Soul Power Duo, Watendawili
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My Soul's Echo Collides with OTYKEN's PHENOMENON
reading time: 4 min.
“Hello, my friend, you are here with us again!”
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Amidst the seemingly endless days of lockdown, my quest for new folktronica music led me on an unexpected journey to the remote landscapes of Siberia. In the depths of the internet, I stumbled upon a hidden gem – an indigenous band from Krasnoyarsk Krai, a place not widely known for its musical exports. Little did I know that this encounter would mark the beginning of a captivating sonic exploration. 
Meet OTYKEN, the band whose name had me tongue-tied at first but soon had me tapping my feet to their infectious beats. They're like the ultimate mixologists, blending traditional Siberian vibes with futuristic electronic sounds to create what can only be described as folktronica magic. And get this - they don't just stop at the tunes. Throughout their musical journey, OTYKEN sprinkles in traditional instruments, lyrics in languages you probably haven't even heard of (Khakass, Chulymian, Dolganian, and Russian - yeah, they have long repertoire), making every listen a cultural adventure. But wait, there's more! Let's rewind to the origins of this musical phenomenon. The Museum of Ethnography in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, where curious visitors, especially those globe-trotting foreigners, couldn't get enough of ethnic tunes. Cue Andrey Medonos, the museum's director, a true Siberian native with roots as deep as the Taiga. He's the brains behind the operation, the one who saw the potential to turn museum-goers into groove-seekers. And here's the twist - most of the band members haven't exactly spent their lives in music conservatories honing their craft. Nope, they're just a bunch of creative souls who let their instincts guide them to crafting the catchiest tunes you'll ever hear.
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So before we dive into dissecting their music, let's take a moment to appreciate what OTYKEN stands for. Their name isn't just a random assortment of letters; oh no, it's a symbol of power, a sacred spot where even the fiercest warriors lay down their swords. With OTYKEN, it's not just about the music - it's about embarking on a sonic journey to a holy place where the beats are as potent as the magic in the air.
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Flashback to one year ago, February 24th, when the music scene was electrified by the arrival of "PHENOMENON," the band's latest album. Among its 12 tracks, the opener, "Phenomenon," emerged as a standout, luring me with its captivating blend of melodies and rhythms. As I surrendered to its spell, I found myself transported to distant realms, my ears rejoicing in the sheer delight of their musical fusion. Despite the language barrier and my limited knowledge of Siberian culture, their music spoke to me on a deeper level. It's as if they tapped into the wisdom of nature itself, with lyrics like "heal with nature – it heals better than a shaman" from the song "Genesis" resonating profoundly, especially during the lockdown when the outdoors felt like a distant dream. Their music became my refuge, offering solace and serenity in times of longing and uncertainty. So, as I immersed myself in their sonic landscape, yearning for what I couldn't have, I found solace in their enchanting melodies, each note a testament to the transcendent power of music to soothe the soul.
“In the toughest of times, we come to You”
The music wraps around me like a warm embrace, refusing to let go, while the lead singer's voice holds me captivated, akin to a skilled magician entrancing their audience. Every frame of the music video is a masterpiece, meticulously designed to flow seamlessly with the music's rhythm. Unexpected shifts in tempo surprise and delight, introducing elements like traditional throat singing, a gem foreign to many Western ears. Interestingly, this unique vocal talent is the only member of OTYKEN with formal musical training, a true multi-instrumentalist who orchestrates a symphony of sounds under the guidance of their producer, Andrey Medonos.
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In the video, we're treated to captivating close-up shots of traditional instruments being expertly played, seamlessly intertwined with breathtaking aerial views showcasing the vast beauty of the Siberian wilderness. The band members move with a graceful fluidity, their motions harmonizing perfectly with the rhythmic pulse of the music. Watching them, I can't help but feel the urge to join in and dance along in the background. The focus on the band allows ample time to admire their attire, a vital aspect of OTYKEN's identity and their representation. Their clothing draws from various Siberian native cultures, mainly the central one, featuring modernized designs for practicality while still honoring traditional elements like headpieces and jewelry, such as the distinctive "Khakass pogo”, these headpieces are meticulously adorned with fur, wolf fangs, bear claws etc. OTYKEN's coats and patterns pay homage to the Chulyms and Ainu people, (most of OTYKEN’s members live in villages along the Chulym river) while their footwear hails from the Taimyr region. Look closely, and you'll spot ribbons adorning some sleeves – symbols of good luck tied to branches. And let's not overlook the striking face paintings adorning some members; each design intricately reflects the core themes of OTYKEN's music, from the rugged Siberian landscape to the elemental forces of wind and water. I admire how they imbue such depth of meaning into their clothing, even with modernized designs. It's fascinating how much you can learn about a culture simply by studying their attire. It truly mesmerizes me.
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In conclusion, OTYKEN's latest album "PHENOMENON" takes listeners on a captivating sonic journey, with the titular track standing out as a mesmerizing blend of haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms. As explored in this review, I believe the band's potential to share their music and culture beyond borders is evident, offering a window into the diverse tapestry of Siberian traditions. With each listen, OTYKEN proves to be a source of solace and inspiration for me, their music serving as a guiding light through my murky days. I eagerly anticipate seeing this band continue to shine and perhaps even pioneer a new genre specific to the Siberian people. To truly appreciate their artistry, I recommend immersing yourself in their music first without the translated lyrics, allowing the auditory experience to unfold organically before delving into the deeper meanings within the lyrics. OTYKEN's "PHENOMENON" is not just an album; it's a testament to the transcendent power of music to unite souls and inspire across cultures and borders.
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category: Music, Music video, Culture, Siberian Pop-Folk
rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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REN - Sick Boi REACTION | Metal Head DJ Reacts
Today we check out a song from the artist REN with his song "Sick Boi" . This one was a little personal for me which I did not expect! Full album review coming soon! Have you heard of REN and his music? Let me know what you think!
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Kitaplarla, resimlerle, güzel şeylerle dolu bir ev hayalî.
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"the main problem with the new mean girls-" and suddenly im not listening to what you have to say.
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2022: Year in review ↳ music videos
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conniferusblack · 8 months
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Damn, the music critics are so hard on the music for Stray Gods.
I feel like the game's biggest strength also happens to be its greatest weakness when it tries to be a "musical", in that it is able to offer multiple variations depending on the role playing aspect. Songs can completely change up depending on how Grace plays her choices.
And that can be difficult when trying to nail down the important parts of what makes a musical successful, such as tying everything together with a musical motif and referencing it within key moments.
I remember someone saying once that songs within a musical do not pause the story, but progress it. And a lot of what Stray Gods does with their songs is given purpose to the singing to get information, resolve conflict, etc, within that contained time and space. Which, I suppose, is not technically correct in how musical songs should be.
So, I think the game "fails" in nailing certain things that make a good musical, but I think it manages to balance the good aspects of a RPG to overall still have it succeed well as a video game.
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brandonsmarsh · 1 year
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KPOP MV REVIEW - NCT 127 EDITION ('AY-YO' REVIEW)
Welcome to another installment of Kpop MV Review, and today I will be reviewing the latest music video comeback for one fo the biggest & best Kpop boy groups out there in NCT 127 with their latest music video release for ‘AY-YO’. Please check out my previous review for ‘2 Baddies’. Hope you guys enjoy this music video review as much as I do enjoy it. So without further a due, lets begin!
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HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG (2022)
Featuring Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Judy Collins, Sharon Robinson, Regina Spektor, Rufus Wainwright, Nancy Bacal, Steve Berkowitz, Adrienne Clarkson, Clive Davis, Shayne Doyle, Susan Feldman, Rabbi Mordecai Finley, Glen Hansard, Dominique Issermann, Vicky Jenson, Myles Kennedy, John Lissauer, Janine Dreyer Nichols, Amanda Palmer, Larry 'Ratso' Sloman, Joan Wasser, Hal Willner and archival footage of Leonard Cohen, John Cale, Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley.
Directed by Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine.
Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. 115 minutes. Rated PG-13.
“It was [the] trajectory that made me interested in exploring the song. I cannot think of another song that had a comparable experience. Anything that's up in that altitude, songs like ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ or ‘Imagine,’ people got right away that those were important songs. They were big hits. Obviously, their meaning changed over time, but there was this huge splash and then everybody was aware of them. ‘Hallelujah,’ when Leonard turned in the album the song was on, his label rejected it. Columbia didn't put the album out. Then when it came out on an indie label a little later, nobody noticed the song. The review in Rolling Stone was a nice review, but it didn't mention ‘Hallelujah.’ So this song starts not just under the radar, but way off the radar. No one knew it was there. It's the fact that it [appeared] slowly but surely. It was never a hit. It was never one thing where everybody discovers this song. It was a gradual build of momentum that kind of snowballed, in fact, from different covers and different versions and different uses.”
This was the explanation that music journalist Alan Light gave me in 2013 when we were discussing his then-new book The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley & the Unlikely Ascent of "Hallelujah," which was an in-depth examination of the slow rise of the song to iconic status.
The new documentary Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song was inspired by that book (Light is one of the producers of the film as well as one of the consultants about the subject), although it takes a slightly different tack than the tome. Light made a point to make the narrative about the strange journey of the song, not spending more than a chapter or two of its time specifically on the creator. (“The book could have gotten too top-heavy as a Leonard and Jeff [Buckley] co-biography,” Light explained to me at the time.)
While the film does explore the strange path that the song took to becoming a musical standard, the film is more of a straight biography of singer-songwriter Cohen which periodically swerves into different directions about other uses of the tune.
And you know what? That’s okay. Leonard Cohen’s life is endlessly fascinating. I’m all in, either way.
Which is not to say that there is not enough just in the one song. “Hallelujah” was an ongoing work in progress for years, with the songwriter tinkering with the lyrics long after he had originally recorded the song. In fact, he supposedly had written 180-some verses of the song over the years.
It seeped into the public consciousness slowly. First off, Bob Dylan took to occasionally covering the song in concert. Then former Velvet Underground member John Cale did a reworked version on a Leonard Cohen tribute album. It was that version that led to the recording which may have opened the floodgates – singer Jeff Buckley’s recording of the song on his debut album Grace was based on Cale’s version, he had never heard the Cohen original.
Since then, the song has been used in multiple different ways. Anytime there is a huge celebration someone sings it. Anytime there is a great tragedy, someone sings it. It has been used at sporting events, at weddings, at funerals. It is a staple on TV music reality competition shows. It has been recorded in dozens of holiday albums – even though other than the title and some religious imagery there is nothing even the least bit “Christmas-y” about it. It was even used in Shrek.
While it is undoubtedly Leonard Cohen’s best-known song, it is not necessarily Leonard Cohen’s best song. (And this is coming from someone who loves the song.) Therefore, the film Hallelujah does the public service of opening up significantly more of Cohen’s body of work to fans who may know only the one song.
It also gives us a fascinating ride-along on the very unusual pathway of Cohen’s career. He started as a poet and acclaimed novelist who didn’t even start in music until his 30s, at which point he was probably a little old, a little rich, and a little well-dressed for the hippy summer of love lifestyle he was entering. Still, Cohen was an unusually thoughtful and philosophical man with a sterling sense of language, a man who was able to sustain a career for over 40 years without once having a real hit single.
He was the type of man who would put his life on hold for six years just to take a spiritual retreat at a Buddhist monastery. He was a man who lived in the same home for decades, even when he could afford to move someplace much nicer. He was the kind of man who was so unworried about the material that he didn’t even notice that his manager had stolen all of his money. And he was the kind of man who when that happened, he just hit the road for the first time in decades, touring for years and not only making back all the money he lost, but also revitalizing his career to the point that when he died in 2016, he was probably more respected as an artist than he ever had been.
“Hallelujah” was a big part of the story, but it was not the whole thing. The movie Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song tells even more of that story. After all, as the guy himself said in his song “Anthem,” “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” The world is a better place because this movie is letting in the light.
Jay S. Jacobs
Copyright ©2022 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: July 1, 2022.
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Check out my latest article about the new Loosemble. I'm new to Loonaverse so do let me know if I get any names wrong.
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