In the haunting number “Forward,” she leafs through photos, presumably of her marriage in better times; then we witness grieving women holding photographs of Black men. They’re the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Eric Garner: men whose women–mothers, wives, sisters–will neve...
the audience will hear a tragic narrative unfolding as an English phrasebook relating a story of a tourist who travels to America only to become lost in a foreign land and language. Regardless of which language one chooses, Miao Yichen’s haunting vocals transfigure and transcend both to reveal...
and we all woke up to this beautiful scene. Amazingly, the snow was all gone by the afternoon. We finished mixing the songs, and then I drove back to Portland and went on a great first date. That was a good day.
The passion that Rakei poured into “May” was fully evident during his March 12 showcase at the Elysium, which was presented by KCRW. Keeping his eyes closed while playing the haunting chords on his keyboard, he climbed to the upper range of his vocal register, filling the room with his ...
There’s a reason why so many horror movie trailers use slowed-down, hauntingly ethereal versions of popular songs, giving the effect of a lullaby in sharp contrast to the horrifying visuals. One of the most famous examples is the use of the “One, Two, Freddy’s Coming for You” ...
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After taking the Internet by storm with the release of her songs “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans”, Lana Del Rey captivated audiences with her haunting vocals and heartfelt songwriting. For her original contribution to the upcoming film’s soundtrack, Del Rey gives us “Young and Beautiful“...
facing bright green fir, arbutus and cedar trees outside our patio door in a studio bungalow at Tigh-Na-Mara. A view that recently included two dark brown feral rabbits, feisty squirrels and colourful birds with early mornings and dusky evenings filled with the haunting sound of the local ...
“Christmas Time Is Here” to Linus’ haunting speech in the school auditorium,A Charlie Brown Christmascaptures a childlike sense of wonder that’s meant for all ages. Despite this, it also manages to be genuinely funny, lighthearted, and wise beyond the ages of its protagonists. It’s got...
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