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1984 (other)
1984 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1984th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 984th year of the 2nd millennium, the 84th year of the 20th century, and the 5th year of the 1980s decade. 1984 may also refer to: Orwell's novel and related works ''Listed in chronological order'' * ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'', a 1949 novel by George Orwell * ''1984'' (Westinghouse Studio One), a 1953 television adaptation for CBS * ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' (British TV programme), a 1954 BBC television adaptation * ''1984'' (1956 film), a 1956 film adaptation * ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' (1984 film), a 1984 film adaptation * ''1984'' (opera), a 2005 opera adaptation composed by Lorin Maazel * ''1984'' (play), a 2013 play adaptation by Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan Lists * Adaptations of ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' * ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' in popular media Music Albums * ''1984'' (Yusef Lateef album), 1965 * ''1984'', an album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. February * February 3 ** Dr. John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo transfer from one woman to another, resulting in a live birth. ** STS-41-B: Space Shuttle ''Challenger'' is launched on the 10th Space Shuttle mission. * February 7 – Astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart make the first untethered space walk. * February 8– 19 – The 1984 Winter Olympics are held in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 (Roger Miret And The Disasters Album)
''1984'' is the second studio album by Roger Miret and the Disasters. It was released on February 22, 2005. Track listing Credits * Roger Miret – vocals, guitar * Rhys Kill – guitar, backup vocals * Brian Darwas – bass, backup vocals * Mike Mulieri – drums, backup vocals * Al Barr Alexander Barr (born January 21, 1968) is an American musician. He has been the lead singer of the Dropkick Murphys since 1998. He was also a founder and lead singer for The Bruisers, which he helped form in 1988 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Hi ... – guest vocals on "The Boys" * Matt Ciotti – backup vocals * Dave Alvarado – backup vocals * John Jensen – backup vocals * Luke245 – backup vocals * Franco Bronx – backup vocals * Zeuss – engineering, mixing * Alan Douches – mastering References Roger Miret and The Disasters albums 2005 albums Hellcat Records albums {{2000s-punk-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 (magazine)
''1984'' was an American black and white science-fiction comic magazine published in New York City by Warren Publishing from 1978 to 1983. ''1984'' was edited by Bill Dubay. The title of the magazine was changed to ''1994'' starting with issue #11 in February, 1980 based on a request by the estate of George Orwell. The magazine ceased publication with issue #29 in February, 1983 due to the bankruptcy of Warren Publishing. Contributors Artists who contributed stories to ''1984''/''1994'' included Alex Niño, Richard Corben, Jose Gonzalez, Jose Ortiz, Frank Thorne, Esteban Maroto, Rudy Nebres, Jimmy Janes, Abel Laxamana, Wally Wood, Luis Bermejo, Alfredo Alcala, and Vic Catan. Cover artists included Nino, Corben, Patrick Woodroffe, Jim Laurier, Sanjulián, Jordi Penalva, H.R. Giger, Steve Fastner, Rich Larsen, Lloyd Garrison, Terry Oates and John Berkey. Writers included Dubay, Thorne, Jim Stenstrum, Jan Strnad, Rich Margopoulos, Kevin Duane, Nicola Cuti and Gerry Boudreau. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slaughter To Prevail
Slaughter to Prevail is a Russian deathcore band originally from Yekaterinburg, and based in Orlando, Florida. The group debuted with an EP titled ''Chapters of Misery'' in 2015 and followed up two years later with a full-length album, ''Misery Sermon''. Their second album, ''Kostolom'', released in 2021. The band is currently signed to Sumerian Records and have toured through the US, Europe, and Asia. History Prior to forming Slaughter to Prevail, British guitarist Jack Simmons was a member of London-based deathcore act Acrania, whereas Russian vocalist Alex Terrible gained a cult following online for his YouTube vocal cover videos. Terrible was previously a member of the Russian deathcore act We Are Obscurity, which disbanded after failing to find a record label. Simmons recruited Terrible along with Russian drummer Anton Poddyachy to form what would become Slaughter to Prevail. They released an EP titled ''Chapters of Misery'' in 2015, signed to Sumerian Records in 2016, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junko Yagami
, is a Japanese singer and songwriter from the Aichi Prefecture. She has released 25 albums, including 6 Album#Live, live concert albums, and is a notable figure in Japanese music of the 1970s and 1980s. Biography Upbringing Junko Yagami was born in the Aichi Prefecture, Aichi prefecture. Born on January 5, 1958, in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, as the eldest daughter of Ryozo Yagami, who was born in the founding family of Yagami Seisakusho and later became the company's fourth chairman. She started learning the piano at the age of 3 and Japanese dance from the 1st grade of elementary school. She has loved singing since she was a child, and even at home she continued to sing the songs of The Peanuts and Shirley Bassey, which surprised her parents. On the other hand, Yagami said about her childhood, "When I was in elementary school, I was very clumsy and awkward, and I didn't like myself. The child who was good at exercising was touted and prominent, but I was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Das Buch
''Das Buch'' (literally ''The Book'') is the twelfth album released by German rock band Puhdys. It was recorded, produced, and released in 1984.Finding a Voice: Problems of Language in East German Society and Culture 9042006102 Graham Jackman, Ian Frank Roe - 2000 - 32 Puhdys, Das Buch, Amiga 1984, . The album ''Das Buch'' was released as an LP (8 56 039) and Vinyl (056 039) for Amiga. The retail price of the LP was, as usual, 16.10 East German marks. The title track is placed as the last title on page 1. It deals with the fear of nuclear war and its consequences for the population of the earth. Influenced by the current zeitgeist (tightening of the Cold War, a boycott of the Olympic Games in Moscow by many Western countries, further increase of the arms race between the Soviet Union and the United States) succeeds to be to them with this title an impressive warning against escalation. Anthemic sounds like the song, with the support of the FDJ from the Choir School of Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swing (Hong Kong Band)
Swing is a Hong Kong musical duo that was founded in 1999. The members are Eric Kwok and Jerald Chan. The group was formerly known as "Snowman". Their best known work is "1984" and "A ticket in half" （半張飛）. Swing was disbanded in 2002, but returned in 2009 for the release of the ''Wu Dang'' album. Another album ''Electro'' was released in 2010 . Career In 1997, Chan met Kwok for the first time when the former returned to Hong Kong after graduating from university. In 1999, they formed Snowman under the label ''EEI'', which was owned by EMI. In the same year they released the first album, ''Snowman''. The songs were composed and arranged by Snowman, with vocal production by Chung Ting Yat, Danny. Meanwhile, they made songs for singers such as Gigi Leung Wing-Kei. EEI closed in 2000. During the period when the group was searching for another record company, Kwok continued composing songs for singers such as Eason Chan, Jacky Cheung and Cass Phang. Notable works made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spirit (band)
Spirit was an American rock band founded in 1967 and based in Los Angeles. Their most commercially successful single in the United States was "I Got a Line on You". They were also known for their albums, including their self-titled debut album, '' The Family That Plays Together'', '' Clear'', and ''Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus''. Original lineup The original lineup of the group evolved from a Los Angeles band, the Red Roosters, which included Randy California (born Randy Craig Wolfe; guitars, vocals), Mark Andes (bass) and Jay Ferguson (vocals, percussion). With the addition of California's stepfather Ed Cassidy on drums, and keyboard player John Locke, the new band was originally named the ''Spirits Rebellious'' (after a book by Kahlil Gibran), but the name was soon shortened to Spirit. Before returning to his native state, California previously played with Jimi Hendrix as a member of Jimmy James and the Blue Flames in New York City's Greenwich Village in 1966. Hendrix g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben (Macklemore Album)
''Ben'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper Macklemore. It was released on March 3, 2023, by Bendo and ADA. It features guest appearances by charlieonnafriday, Collett, DJ Premier, Jackson Lee Morgan, Livingston, Morray, NLE Choppa, Sarah Barthel, Tones and I, and Vic Daggs II. It is his first album in 6 years since his 2017 album ''Gemini'' (2017). The album was recorded between 2020 and 2022. The album garnered positive reviews from critics. ''Ben'' debuted and peaked at number 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned five singles: "Chant", "Maniac", "Faithful", "Heroes" and " No Bad Days". Background and promotion Macklemore officially revealed the album's release date and cover art on November 7, 2022. He has stated that much of the album's content was influenced by his relapse with alcohol addiction during the COVID-19 lockdowns: "I think that pain is a catalyst for great art," he said. "I don't want to inflict the pain on myself anymore to make art. It's not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nash The Slash
James Jeffrey "Jeff" Plewman (March 26, 1948 – May 10, 2014), better known by his stage name Nash the Slash, was a Canadian musician. A multi-instrumentalist, he was known primarily for playing the electric violin and mandolin, as well as the harmonica, keyboards, glockenspiel, and other instruments (sometimes described as "devices" on album notes). Nash worked as a solo artist beginning in 1975; founding the progressive rock band FM in 1976. Soon after releasing the band's first album, ''Black Noise'', in 1977, he left the band; he resumed his solo career in 1978 (it was not until after Nash's departure that the album was widely promoted, eventually charting and receiving a gold record award). He rejoined FM from 1983 to 1988, followed by a brief reunion from 1994 to 1996, all concurrent with his solo work. Nash's music covers an eclectic range, varying from instrumental—mood-setting music, to rock and pop music with vocals. In addition to giving concert performances, he ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) (song)
"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" is a song written and performed by the British duo Eurythmics. It was released as the first single from their album '' 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother)'', which served as the soundtrack to the film ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'', an adaptation of the novel of the same name by George Orwell. The song was produced by Dave Stewart. Background and performance "Sexcrime" is a song which features heavy sampling of Lennox's voice, utilizing snippets of her vocal performance to produce a stuttering effect. Also prominently featured is the voice of Stewart, with the aid of a vocoder, uttering the phrase "nineteen eighty four". It was the first of two singles released from the soundtrack album. The term " sexcrime" is one of several Newspeak words found within the novel. The song was originally intended to appear in the film ''1984'', but was dropped prior to the film's release. However, it was used as background music for the film's trailer, and the song' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 (song)
"1984" is a song by English musician David Bowie, from his 1974 album '' Diamond Dogs'', released as a single in the United States and Japan.Nicholas Pegg (2016). ''The Complete David Bowie'': p.199 Written in 1973, it was inspired by George Orwell's ''Nineteen Eighty-Four'' and, like much of its parent album, originally intended for a stage musical based on the novel, which was never produced because permission was refused by Orwell's widow Sonia. Roy Carr & Charles Shaar Murray (1981). ''Bowie: An Illustrated Record'': p.64 Music and lyrics The centrepiece of side two of the original vinyl album, in the context of Bowie's adaptation of Orwell's story, "1984" has been interpreted as representing Winston Smith's imprisonment and interrogation by O'Brien. The lyrics also bear some similarities to Bowie's earlier song "All the Madmen", from '' The Man Who Sold the World'' ("They'll split your pretty cranium and fill it full of air").Nicholas Pegg (2016). ''The Complete David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
