Daily guide to television and radio Oct 22, 2009
Rock the Bells 11 p.m. (FUSE). A documentary about efforts to reunite the Wu-Tang Clan for a 2004 hip-hop festival. (Boston Globe)
Microsoft: 'Most People Think Xbox 360 Games Look Better' Oct 21, 2009
"I think we've been able to show that third-party developers and Microsoft Game Studios are able to extract tons of amazing, immersive experiences from the 360. It's got all the bells and whistles, and in most head-to-head cases I've seen with multiplatform games, people generally think the Xbox 360 games look better. "The 360's clearly a powerful piece of hardware that can hold its own against anyone. " Third-Party Helping the Industry Party The recession finally caught up with video games last... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Virtual students go to school without being in school Oct 19, 2009
For him and others enrolled in virtual schools online, getting an education involves no bells, no lockers, no school plays, no marching band, no snow days and no cafeteria food. Virtual students don't sit in a classroom at all. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fans' farewell Oct 18, 2009
But as the bells rang out and the service began, a hush fell among the assembled fans. Jackie Harrington, from Portsmouth, thought the service, which included a live performance from Boyzone, was "beautiful", saying Gately "meant the world" to her. (BBC News -- UK)
Anne Frank has channel on YouTube Oct 17, 2009
Other videos show the chestnut tree that saw every day from her window and the church bells that rang while she was in hiding. She mentions both of these in her diary. (CNN -- Tech)
First performance exudes energy Oct 11, 2009
Shizuo Z Kuwahara, known as Z, opened his inaugural concert with a performance of John Williams' Sound the Bells. followed by German composer Paul Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3 op. (The Augusta Chronicle)
That's the ticket, and the tape Oct 5, 2009
No wedding bells for celebrity chef English Boston s foremost celebrity chef is still a bachelor. Todd English, of Olives and Bonfire fame, was supposed to marry Erica Wang, his girlfriend of almost two years, at the St. Regis in New York on Saturday night, but the pair called off the wedding at the last minute. (Boston Globe)
* Classical music Oct 4, 2009
The DVD ends with the mournful tolling of bells, presumably in memory of Chernobyls victims, past and to come. The Catholic hierarchy in Vienna found The Creation insufficiently doctrinal when it was first unveiled so it was performed in a theater instead of a church. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Self-indulging, Pink is at top of her form Oct 3, 2009
But none of the bells and whistles distorted Pink s essence, the beating heart that is her emotion-wracked voice, which is exactly what made the whole thing work. Plenty of eye-popping shows come through arenas that are a wonder to behold but underwhelm with lockstep scripts. (Boston Globe)
Smartphone Review: The Palm Pre Oct 2, 2009
All the bells and whistles. The product has built-in GPS, as well. (SmallBusinessComputing)
The last emperor Oct 2, 2009
I'd be there with bells on because I know we can create some more special music. They're pop songs, sure, but I think in 10 years' time people will still listen to them and hopefully enjoy them as much. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
When Braves strike out, they go for broke Oct 2, 2009
But the church bells they ain t ringing. I m sittin here in this bar tonight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Clock tower melds technology, old-world charm Sep 26, 2009
Just inside are the brains of the operation: A computer, estimated to cost $20,000, that controls the bells, the clock and the 2-foot-tall figures that perform the Pied Piper ... The computer pre-programs the bells much like a piano roll would, but it is entirely digital ... Back when it was built, all of the tower s 43 bells some man-sized, some kid-sized were used. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
* MUSIC: She swings to poetry Sep 25, 2009
She enjoys the praise of a wide range of luminaries, from Oscar-winning songwriter Jay Livingston (co-author of the Christmas tune Silver Bells) to Clint Eastwood, who invited her to sing at his 70th birthday party, and even Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. One notable admirer, British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro, has even become a collaborator. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors' Sep 25, 2009
" Black Thought ripped the first verse of the record, then gave way for a special guest: Eminem. Last year, Slim Shady publicly expressed his love for LL during a on DJ Tony Touch's Shade 45 radio show. Spitting the second verse of "Rock the Bells" on Wednesday night, Em sounded almost exactly like the legend who inspired him. "Now I'm worldwide known/ Whether you like it or not/ My one-man band is Cut Creator. When he's on the fader/ What's my DJ's name. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Mariah Carey is in a happy place with projects, love life Sep 25, 2009
The label has furnished Memoirs with various bells and whistles, including a bonus enhanced disc with four remixes of Obsessed and two versions of the video. The CD booklet consists of 34 pages compiled with Elle magazine, featuring ads for Angel Champagne, and the board of tourism for the Bahamas, where Carey has a home, and where she and Cannon wed after a whirlwind courtship. (USA Today -- Life)
Trail of Dead delivers art-rock with a shot of adrenaline Sep 24, 2009
Trail of Dead was something to experience, not endure, and when Keely sang I felt like raging before Bells of Creation became overwhelming, it was with the inclusive hope that he had company. Openers Midnight Masses sounded like a lysergic Fleet Foxes, occasionally rising above it with a thumping wash that found all six musicians undramatically throbbing with the beat all at once. (Boston Globe)
Pink rocks Glendale Sep 23, 2009
But despite all the bells and whistles, the clear star of the proceedings was Pink (real name: Alecia Moore). The Pennsylvania-born singer has stepped her game up for her first global headlining tour, and she took full advantage of the opportunity with a 110-minute set showcasing her emotion-packed music, as well as her impressive physique. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
TCA '09: January Press Tour Sep 22, 2009
NASCAR Wives,' Wedding Bells At TLC TLC is debuting its new series NASCAR Wives Jan. 24 at 10 p.m.. Animal Planet To 'Walk The Lion' Six months alone in the African wilderness among an aggressive pride of problem lions that dont trust human beings. (Multichannel News)
Hand bell ensembles to perform at Paine chapel Sep 20, 2009
Festival Bells will be staged at 4 p.m. today at Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel at Paine College, 1235 15th St. ... FESTIVAL BELLS : 4 p.m., Gilbert- Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College; $5; advanced bell choirs of Reid Memorial Presbyterian, First Baptist Church of Augusta and Covenant Presbyterian will perform works accompanied by a brass ensemble, organ/piano and interpretive dance; (706) 733-2275. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'This transcends football': 'Boys boast as new stadium shines Sep 18, 2009
"Jerry Jones is responding to that need, with the bells and whistles in that stadium. He put it out there. Going forward, new stadiums will be challenged to duplicate what he's done to enhance the fan experience. He's a few years ahead of the curve.". Sports franchise consultant Marc Ganis, mindful of the ' efforts to build a new home and attempts in markets including San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, says there's no need to try to keep up with Jones. (USA Today -- Sports)
Double feature Sep 18, 2009
"Barry Privett,Carbon LeafA: Like the Sixers, you guys are known for your organic feel. Is that important to the band?Q: We like being in the studio and doing layers and what-not. It's fun to do things that you can't necessarily do live, but you don't want to get away from being able to represent the song live. For us, our strengths are being able to play our instruments. We let the songs spring from that as opposed to from inside a computer, and go from there.Q: How do you describe your... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Caswell Performing Arts Series 29th Anniversary Season, electrifying Sep 16, 2009
Silver Bells and Diamonds will open in Caswell Dec. 8, a holiday show featuring The Diamonds, members of both the 'Doo Wop Hall of Fame' and the 'Vocal Group Hall of Fame. . (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Haedo finishes first in Jefferson City Sep 12, 2009
She recommended COW BELLS,-- something that the race crowd evidently loves to hear. So, I found some at Hobby Lobby and will be out there ringing those cow bells untill the "herd" comes home, and enjoying the fine weather. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Hansons work goes wasted Sep 11, 2009
Hanson s work goes wasted. 5:11 pm September 10, 2009, by David O'Brien. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Deaf audiences can 'see' dialogue Sep 10, 2009
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Mel C to star in Blood Brothers Sep 10, 2009
Oldest ring of bells played again ... Listen to oldest ring of bells. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Big bang boom Sep 10, 2009
"Liberty Park scheduleSATURDAY3-6 p.m. Heritage demonstrations, activities, and performances on the ethnic marketplace world stage. Of the big summer holidays, Labor Day is the one with a bit of an identity crisis. Memorial Day has its parades, July Fourth its cookouts and fireworks, but early September is still better known for kids returning to school and football teams returning to the field than for its signature holiday. But that circumstance is slowly eroding in Erie where Erie's annual... (Erie Times-News, PA)
PhotosBursting with energy Sep 7, 2009
The band s Tour of the Universe set had all the bells and whistles, from a video screen that showed both live shots and pre-recorded accents to a light rig that undulated to the exact mood. On Saturday, though, Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher, with longtime touring musicians Peter Gordeno and Christian Eigner, had enough energy for a sparse stage and a flashlight. (The Palm Beach Post)
A little risk-taking enhances fine arts Sep 6, 2009
Rather than open his first show with a classical hit, Mozart or Beethoven, perhaps, Shizuo Z Kuwahara (above) has chosen to announce his presence with a performance of the ambitious Sound the Bells, by contemporary American composer John Williams. Originally written to honor the wedding of Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito and Masako Owada, the piece was inspired by the Japanese tradition of ringing large bells to commemorate significant moments. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ben, Blake, and BBQ Sep 1, 2009
Wedding bells The Fireplace Restaurant in Brookline has been closed for the past few days because owner Jim Solomon has been busy getting married to Rachel Solar, style editor at Rue La La. The couple, who got engaged at Cedar Hill Dairy Joy in Weston, were married Sunday at a restaurant called the Place in Guilford, Conn. (Boston Globe)
Crew's offense lifts Parra to victory Aug 29, 2009
"It was nice to hear 'Hells Bells' in the ninth inning," said Braun, referring to the AC/DC song that precedes Hoffman's trot to the mound. "It was nice to start the series off like that." "We came out swinging tonight," Brewers manager Ken Macha said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
MP3 Players Of 2009: Guy Gear Aug 23, 2009
Its bells and whistles include an FM tuner, as well as an onboard Slacker app and YouTube support, making good usage of its Wi-Fi compatibility. The X-Series has built-in noise-canceling features to ensure excellent sound quality on both the MP3 front as well as streaming media. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
* The write stuff Aug 21, 2009
Wild Cursive is about the essence of sound X there are waves, wind, temple bells, the chirping of cicadas and the percussive music of a dancers exhalations and foot slaps. The first show features black-clad dancers, a bare white floor and video and slide projections of the work of master calligraphers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Azerbaijani Authorities Interrogate Music Fan Over Eurovision Vote For Armenia Aug 19, 2009
But the case has set off alarm bells in Azerbaijan s rights community. Activist Avaz Hasanov called the move "unbelievable" and warned that Azerbaijan, which has already seen a steady clampdown on civil rights under President Ilham Aliyev, was moving toward a police state. (EurasiaNet.org)
The best free open source software for Windows Aug 8, 2009
Some, like TrueCrypt and VirtualBox, are real diamonds in the rough: enterprise-grade solutions that deliver many of the same bells and whistles of their commercial brethren, but for free. Others, like Firefox and , are already legendary, and their strong followings ensure their continued development and support at levels that rival the best proprietary solutions. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Around Madison: Head to apple country Aug 5, 2009
School bells a-ringin. Madison County public schools will begin the 2009-10 school year Thursday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mutant Chronicles Soundtrack Review Aug 5, 2009
The wind chime-like bells in How Much Do You Weigh. provide a chillingly insecure effect, eventually buoyed by warm guitar. (Suite101.com)
Coldplay’s sad ballads uplift spirits of the masses Aug 5, 2009
For the album s title track, drummer Champion conjured a marching cavalry with timpani drums and church bells embellishing the song s rhythmic string section sample attack. None of which managed to distract from the real draw, which is Martin and mates selling the drama like they mean it. (Boston Globe)
The Citizen's Cinema Jul 26, 2009
"As April and Frank Wheeler, a '50s couple locked into the monotony of traditional provider/homemaker gender roles, Winslet and DiCaprio each convey their own form of desperation that fuels a decision to leave their safe suburban world behind and move to Paris. The change in scenery will not only give grounded actress April a chance to bear the economic weight of their existence, it'll allow Frank the free time to find his calling in life - which most certainly isn't selling computers.Their... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A love of music at Suzuki Jul 25, 2009
Art, Irish fiddle, orchestra, theater, science, bells, improvisation and choir are offered as enrichment classes. "We have tried to plan things that they will enjoy," Neumann said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
July 23 Letters to the editor Jul 24, 2009
Hundreds more watched, cheered and rang cow bells from the sidelines ... The members of Boy Scout Troop 20 were invaluable in helping racers navigate the Two Brothers Trail, spending hours in the woods swatting deerflies and ringing cow bells so that the runners wouldn't get lost. (Littleton Independent, MA)
How, when do you start formal music training for kids? Jul 22, 2009
My son played handbells and I taught him basic piano skills when he was 7. He did well with the bells but never really went very far with the piano. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Guide to Auxiliary Percussion Jul 17, 2009
Agogo bells consist of two conical shaped metal bells attached to either end of a curved rod ... If the ensemble does not have agogo bells, two different pitched cowbells may be used in a pinch ... Depending on the arrangement and desired sound, agogo bells can be played with sticks or triangle beaters. (Suite101.com)
Elbow play with Halle Orchestra Jul 10, 2009
Page last updated at 15:44 GMT, Thursday, 9 July 2009 16:44 UK. By Elizabeth Alker and Georgie Rogers BBC 6 Music News reporters. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Thousands at the Esplanade bask in a sunny Fourth of July Jul 5, 2009
Founded in 1974, the performance includes blasts from howitzer cannons, church bells, and what most spectators said was their favorite part of the festivities - fireworks. Dan Denette of Easton has seen the show only on YouTube videos and said he was ready for the real thing. (Boston Globe)
Your say Have you been affected by NetBank's woes? Jul 1, 2009
I use them because the banks have all used them, via lower pricing than over-the-counter services, to pry personal customers out of over the counter services - any reliability has never been promised, and the bells and whistles are simply marketing hooks ... I agree with others that the CBA needs a new IT manager who focuses on security, access and reliability rather than fancy bells and whistles that nobody needs (must have been a Windows developer for Microsoft once). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ailing guitarist gets 2nd chance changing hands Jun 30, 2009
His eyes closed and his shoulder-length blond hair waving, McLaughlin runs through his composition "Church Bells," and the familiar Pachelbel's Canon. His right hand runs across the fretboard while the index and middle fingers of his left hand hold, then release bass strings. (MSNBC -- Music)
JULY CALENDAR Jun 25, 2009
9 Silver bells: Penn State Behrend presents carillon music by Todd Fair, University Carillonneur at the University of Denver, 7 p.m. Additional carillon concerts July 16, 23, 30. Free; includes hot dogs and snacks. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Newsweek: Sonic Youth embraces the fringe Jun 16, 2009
On new songs like "Anti-Orgasm," the band moves with ease from rock-hero vibrato lead lines to abstract guitar interludes that ring out with the discordance and authority of perverted church bells. Best, perhaps, is how fun and alive (and yes, Youth-ful) this crew of 50-somethings manages to sound, and how free of pretension. (MSNBC -- Music)
Summer Concert Guide Jun 16, 2009
Rock the Bells: Nas, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, the Roots, Common, Busta Rhymes. Aug. 9, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Hoffman three outs from new record Jun 16, 2009
MILWAUKEE -- "Hells Bells" were quiet when Trevor Hoffman took the mound at Miller Park on Saturday, and so were most of the 44,100 fans at Miller Park. After sitting on the bullpen bench for a full week, Hoffman decided it was time for an inning of work, even though it meant pitching the eighth inning with the Brewers in a 7-0 hole. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
A glorious night of TV on the Radio Jun 6, 2009
When a band makes you think of Sly Stone and Gnarls Barkley ("Red Dress") as easily as it does Phil Spector and sleigh bells ( "Family Tree" and "Young Liars"), you've got a unique group on your hands. The last time TVOTR was in Boston, playing the Wilbur Theatre in October, it brought a horn section. (Boston Globe)
* Jazz for the musicians K but for the masses, too Jun 5, 2009
When jazz musicians describe their songs for an upcoming performance as challenging, the alarm bells are likely to go off for casual listeners. But theres no need to worry with the Dan Perkins Quartet, which plays at Sappho on Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
AGI residents, guests treated to bell choir performances May 29, 2009
Each of the eleven bell players wore black gloves and Pieplow explained that they each played two bells and how they could change the sound by using their thumbs and by directing the music to the mats below. She also explained the background of each piece played. (Forest Republican, WI)
Go west for much respected spoken word May 23, 2009
Hip Hop Projections, a night of hip hop, spoken word, dance music and visual projections, will feature some of Australia's hottest artists, although the likes of the Last Kinection, SistaNative VJ Spook and 9Lives Parkour crew are unlikely to ring any bells with festivalgoers unfamiliar with the urban oeuvre. The free event is presented by the Information and Cultural Exchange, which conducts programs across Greater Western Sydney covering screen, music, radio, sound, online and new media... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Memorial Day tradition continues in Montrose May 22, 2009
Merissa Lewiston plays drums and bells, Jim Lewiston is on drums with Vic Conlee on harmonica ... This is followed by Don Hagmeier sharing a World War II era song, The Bells of St. Marys. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
• Events Calendar May 22, 2009
Featuring three performing groups (ages 8-16): Freedom Rings, Liberty Bells and Energico Ensemble, with musical variety ... The Wesley Bell Ringers of Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City play their nearly 200 hundred precision-tuned handbells in a concert at 7:30 p.m. JUNE 13 at First United Methodist Church, 360 Shoshone St. E. The program includes sacred and secular music, with works as diverse as "Little Fugue" by J.S. Bach, arranged by Michael Kastner, and "Good Vibrations" by... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Prometheus gets reflective in 'Warp' May 18, 2009
Despite all the visual bells and whistles, "Warp" comes alive most effectively when the dancers simply do what they do best - dance. When Kusiak finally gives them a thundering percussion beat in the work's last section, the women become kinetically charged, catapulting through space, creating their own eye-catching patterns in spinning leaps, weighted falls, and deep lunges. (Boston Globe)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Captain Kirk Douglas (pictured last month in New York City) and the Roots play the Comcast Center July 18, on a Rock the Bells 2009 bill that includes Nas and Damian Marley ... July 18: Rock the Bells 2009 featuring Nas, Damian Marley, and the Roots. (Boston Globe)
Critic's picks - pop music May 17, 2009
"ROCK THE BELLS" The summer's premiere showcase for hip-hop, R&B, and reggae includes Nas, Damian Marley, the Roots, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Common, House of Pain, K'Naan, and others. July 18, Comcast Center. (Boston Globe)
Up there, Cazaly is losing his grip on Aussie rules May 16, 2009
How in the few years since being introduced to the round ball, Borroloola, population 900, became the first NT community to shun Australian football and adopt soccer is a story that will ring alarm bells in the Melbourne offices of the Australian Football League. "Auskick people turned up in Borroloola with a heap of give-aways but it was a waste as soccer now dominates there," Thompson says, referring to the AFL's nationwide program to introduce Australian football to boys and girls in primary... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Imagine that - cathedral bells to play 'anti-religion' anthem May 16, 2009
Bells play 'anti-religion' song. The cathedral has the highest and heaviest ringing peal bells in the world ... The bells of Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral will ring out to the sounds of John Lennon's anti-religious anthem Imagine later. (BBC News -- UK)
Cars b/w Are Friends Electric, Dan Hill, City of Sound May 14, 2009
Or should a car's engine be effectively silent, so our streets become defined more by the sound of an espresso being made, the grind and whirr of , chatter, whistling, a parakeet, trees in the breeze, lapping water in the harbour, chimes of ringtones, the rumble of trains and the foghorns of distant ships, a record shop or a violinist tuning up, a pub argument and sundry art installations, the bells of a clocktower, prayer calls etc. The project indicates the range of noises that people may find... (Harper's Magazine)
Violin virtuosity delights listeners May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009. Posted on: Monday, May 11, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
