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10/09/2024

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04/08/2024

Gone But Never Forgotten! 12 Years Ago, We Lost The Greatest Singer Of All Time-Time !

August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "the Voice", she is regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of music. Houston is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. She influenced many singers in the recording industry, and was known for her powerful, soulful vocals, vocal improvisation skills, use of gospel singing techniques in pop music, and live performances. Houston had 11 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the only artist to have seven consecutive number-one singles on the chart. Her accolades include eight Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, two Emmy Awards, and 30 Guinness World Records. Houston's inductions include the Grammy Hall of Fame (twice), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the New Jersey Hall of Fame, and the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

Houston began singing at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, as a child and became a background vocalist while in high school. She was one of the first black women to appear on the cover of Seventeen after becoming a teen model in 1981. With the guidance of Arista Records chairman Clive Davis, Houston signed to the label at age 19. Her first two studio albums, Whitney Houston (1985) and Whitney (1987), both peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 and are among the best-selling albums of all time. Hit singles from the albums, including "How Will I Know", "Greatest Love of All" and "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", established her as a catalyst in the acceptance of black female artists on MTV. Her third studio album, I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990), yielded two Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, the title track and "All the Man That I Need". Houston's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 received widespread media coverage.

Houston made her acting debut with the romantic thriller film The Bodyguard (1992), which despite its mixed reviews became the tenth highest-grossing film to that date. Its soundtrack won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and remains the bestselling soundtrack album of all time. It generated multiple hit singles, including "I Have Nothing", "I'm Every Woman" and "I Will Always Love You"; the latter won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, spent a then-record 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling single by a woman in music history. Subsequently, she went on to star in the films Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996), and she recorded their respective soundtracks; the former scored her last Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)", while the latter, produced by Houston herself, became the bestselling gospel album of all time. As a film producer, she produced multicultural movies and series such as Cinderella (1997) and The Princess Diaries and The Cheetah Girls.

Houston's first studio album in eight years, My Love Is Your Love (1998), spawned several hit singles, including the title track, "Heartbreak Hotel", "It's Not Right but It's Okay" and the Academy Award-winning Mariah Carey duet "When You Believe". Following the success, she renewed her contract with Arista for $100 million in 2001, one of the biggest recording deals of all time.[6] However, her personal problems began to overshadow her career. Her 2002 studio album, Just Whitney, received mixed reviews, while her drug use and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown received widespread media coverage. After divorcing Brown, Houston returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart with her final studio album, I Look to You (2009). In February 2012, Houston accidentally drowned in a bathtub at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. News of her death coincided with the 2012 Grammy Awards, which took place the day following her death, and was covered internationally. Her life and career were dramatized in the 2022 biopic I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Her assets amounted to $250 million, earned over a 25-year career.

02/08/2024

Bobby Brown: The Original Bad Boy of R&B
Early Life and Career Beginnings

Robert Barisford Brown, better known as Bobby Brown, was born on February 5, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. Raised in a tough neighborhood, Brown found solace and inspiration in music. His singing career began at an early age, and he gained national attention as a founding member of the R&B group New Edition. Formed in 1981, New Edition quickly rose to fame with hits like "Candy Girl" and "Cool It Now," becoming a major force in the music industry during the 1980s.

Solo Career and Breakthrough

After leaving New Edition in 1985, Bobby Brown embarked on a solo career that would make him a household name. His second solo album, "Don't Be Cruel," released in 1988, became a massive success. Featuring hits like "My Prerogative," "Every Little Step," and "Roni," the album showcased Brown's dynamic stage presence, smooth vocals, and bad-boy image. "Don't Be Cruel" sold millions of copies and earned Brown a Grammy Award, solidifying his status as a leading figure in R&B.

Innovative Style and Influence

Bobby Brown's style combined elements of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, creating a sound that was both accessible and edgy. His energetic performances and charismatic persona earned him the nickname "The Original Bad Boy of R&B." Brown's influence extended beyond music, as his fashion choices and dance moves became widely imitated. His ability to blend different musical genres paved the way for future artists in the R&B and hip-hop scenes.

Personal Life and Public Struggles

Brown's personal life has been marked by both triumph and turmoil. His high-profile marriage to pop superstar Whitney Houston in 1992 was the subject of intense media scrutiny. The couple's tumultuous relationship, including struggles with substance abuse, legal issues, and public scandals, often overshadowed their professional achievements. Despite these challenges, Brown remained a beloved figure in the music world, known for his resilience and authenticity.

Continued Success and Legacy

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bobby Brown continued to release music and perform, though his career faced ups and downs. Albums like "Bobby" (1992) and "Forever" (1997) produced notable hits but did not achieve the same level of success as "Don't Be Cruel." Nevertheless, Brown's contributions to R&B music remained significant, influencing a new generation of artists.

Reunions and Reality TV

In the 2000s, Brown reunited with New Edition for several tours and projects, delighting fans and introducing their music to a new audience. He also ventured into reality television, starring in shows like "Being Bobby Brown," which offered a candid look at his life and struggles. These endeavors helped Brown remain in the public eye and showcased his enduring appeal.

Impact and Recognition

Bobby Brown's impact on the music industry is undeniable. As a solo artist and member of New Edition, he has sold millions of records worldwide and earned numerous awards and accolades. His pioneering blend of R&B and hip-hop has left a lasting legacy, influencing artists across genres. Despite personal challenges, Brown's talent, charisma, and resilience have ensured his place in music history.

Continued Influence

Bobby Brown continues to be an influential figure in the entertainment industry. His autobiography, "Every Little Step," published in 2016, provides an honest and insightful look at his life and career. Brown remains active in music and philanthropy, using his platform to raise awareness about substance abuse and other issues.

Bobby Brown's story is one of talent, perseverance, and redemption. From his early days with New Edition to his groundbreaking solo career, he has left an indelible mark on R&B and popular culture. Despite the challenges he has faced, Brown's contributions to music and his influence on future generations remain significant and enduring.

10/02/2024

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08/02/2024

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09/01/2024

ALTHORN.

The instrument known today as the tenor/alto horn was developed in the 1840s by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax who, among other instrument design activities, designed two similar families of valved brass instruments, the saxhorn and the saxotromba.

A musical instrument of the sax-horn class, often used in place of or with the French horn in military bands. Any of several upright, valved brass wind instruments used especially in bands.

The tenor horn has been made and is made in various shapes: the most common in the United States and the UK, and in most other parts of the world, is a sort of mini-tuba shape, with the bell pointing upward, which may help the voice blend before reaching the audience.

The standard bell-up horn comes in two basic shapes - one with the beginning of the bell looping over the top of the valves and the other looping below the valves.

These types are the most frequently encountered in the United States and UK. Only the standard upright instrument is seen in UK brass bands.

In Europe, Červený have been manufacturing tenor horns since 1852. They currently offer models of the instrument looped like a classic horn and an oval model shaped like a Wagner tuba, all models having rotary valves, as opposed to the more common piston valves.

The modern instrument has a larger diameter and now resembles Sax's specification of the saxhorn more than it does that of the saxotromba.

The musical instrument is commonly used in United Kingdom, United States of America, Mexico and France to mention but few.

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08/01/2024

ALPHORN.

The oldest known document using the German word Alphorn is a page from a 1527 account book from the former Cistercian abbey of St. Urban near Pfaffnau, mentioning the payment of two Batzen to an itinerant alphorn player from the Valais.
17th–19th century collections of alpine myths and legends suggest that alphorn-like instruments had frequently been used as signal instruments in village communities in ancient times, sometimes instead of church bells.

The alphorn has long been a tool used by shepherds. It was used to call the cows from the pastures and into the barn at milking time. An engraving from 1754 shows a shepherd using the alphorn to motivate the cows to cover the last steep stretch on their big climb up into the Alps.

The alphorn's exact origins remain indeterminate, and the ubiquity of horn-like signal instruments in valleys throughout Europe may indicate a long history of cross influences regarding their construction and usage.

The main function of the alphorn was, however, for communication with the herdsmen on the neighboring Alps and with the people down in the valley below. This acts is majorly found around the people of German-speaking Catholic cantons in Central Switzerland.
A similar instrument can also be found among these countries: Romania; Argentina; Tibet; Mongolia; Ukraine and Chile.

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07/01/2024

Stay tune 🎶 with me, as we shall embark on a 'Musical Instruments' journey streak on this page.

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07/01/2024

AEOLIAN HARP.

Aeolian Harp has the ability of the wind to play string instruments, and has been known and referenced since Biblical times.
The aeolian harp is the Greek answer to wind chimes. It's a stringed instrument played only by wind (or, as a Greek of the classical era might say, it's intended to be plucked only by the fingers of Ae**us, the god of winds).

The Aeolian harp – already known in the ancient world – was first described by Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) in his books Musurgia Universalis (1650) and Phonurgia Nova (1673). It became popular as a household instrument during the Romantic era, and Aeolian harps are still hand-crafted today.

The aeolian harp creates sound for the same reason the frosted line bounces. The cause lies in the phenomenon known as vortex shedding. A vortex (or curl) forms in flowing air under certain conditions. Normally, vortices are invisible in transparent air, but smoke makes them easy to see.

An aeolian harp is a box equipped with a number of strings of equal length, tuned in unison and sounded by wind.Some are now made in the form of monumental metal sound sculptures located on the roofs of buildings and windy hilltops.

The Aeolian harp is especially common in modern music being sampled as a 'backing track' for its eerie, exotic, and unique sound.

Aeolian harps have been found in China, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Indonesia, and Melanesia.
In the modern world, Aeleon Harp is found in San Francisco and New Mexico in North America, and Negrar (Verona) in Italy and also at Sydney (Nova Scotia) in Canada.

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