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Black Narcissus (other)
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''Black Narcissus'' is a 1947 film by Powell and Pressburger. Black Narcissus may also refer to: Media * ''Black Narcissus'', or ''Narcisse noir'', a perfume introduced in 1911 by Parfums Caron * ''Black Narcissus'' (novel), a 1939 novel by Rumer Godden * ''Black Narcissus'' (TV series), a 2020 television adaptation of the 1939 novel Music * Black Narcissus, a 1970–1976 band with Ricky Wilson * ''Black Narcissus'' (Joe Henderson album), a 1976 album * "Black Narcissus", a track on the 1998 '' Noblerot'' album by Ali Project * ''Black Narcissus'' (Mephista album), a 2002 album * ''Black Narcissus'', a 2012 album by Nacho Picasso See also *Narcissus (other) Narcissus may refer to: Biology * ''Narcissus'' (plant), a genus containing daffodils and others People * Narcissus (mythology), Greek mythological character * Narcissus (wrestler) (2nd century), assassin of the Roman emperor Commodus * Tiberiu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Narcissus
''Black Narcissus'' is a 1947 British Psychological fiction, psychological drama film written, produced, and directed by Powell and Pressburger, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and starring Deborah Kerr, Kathleen Byron, Sabu Dastagir, Sabu, David Farrar (actor), David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight, and Jean Simmons. The title refers to the Parfums Caron, Caron perfume ''Narcisse Noir''. Based on the 1939 Black Narcissus (novel), novel by Rumer Godden, the film revolves around the growing tensions within a small convent of Anglican religious order, Anglican sisters who are trying to establish a school and hospital in the old palace of an Indian Raja at the top of an isolated mountain above a fertile valley in the Himalayas. The palace has ancient Indian erotic paintings on its walls and is run by the agent of the Indian general who owns it, a handsome middle-aged Englishman who is a source of attraction for the sisters. ''Black Narcissus'' achieved considerable ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parfums Caron
Parfums Caron is a French perfume house founded in 1904 by Ernest Daltroff. Over the course of the years, many Caron Perfumes were created. As of 2019, the brand is owned by Luxembourg-based Cattleya. Foundation Caron was founded in 1904 by Ernest Daltroff (1867-1941) who chose a short name, easy to remember in several languages while still being associated with France. The house was first located at 10 rue de la Paix in Paris. In 1906, Daltroff met Félicie Wanpouille (1874-1967), a young milliner who also worked on rue de la Paix, she introduced him to her clients, and soon became his business partner and muse. He created the perfumes, she created the bottles. Perfumes and powders were distributed in France through a network of Parisian department stores, then as early as 1923 Caron entered the American market. Perfumes The house's first famous perfume, ''Narcisse Noir'' (1911), reached Hollywood. In the 1950s, on the set of ''Sunset Boulevard'', Gloria Swanson pronounc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Narcissus (novel)
''Black Narcissus'' is the third novel by English writer Rumer Godden and was published in 1939. It was adapted into a 1947 film ''Black Narcissus''. The title refers to the French perfume under the label Caron, ''Narcisse Noir''. Plot summary A group of English nuns travel to Mopu (near Darjeeling) to set up a convent school. They are situated in a palace at the top of an isolated mountain above a valley in the Himalayas. The palace has ancient and erotic artwork on the walls and was once a harem. Although the sisters' intentions are noble, they understand little of the area's people and culture. Mr. Dean, a local agent, predicts the failure of their mission. Sister Clodagh, the Sister Superior of the group, is ambitious but questions her capabilities. She presses on, sometimes clashing with Mr. Dean. Sister Ruth becomes increasingly emotionally unwell. The sisters often clash with Angu Ayah, the building's caretaker, as well as the local population. A young local girl called K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Narcissus (TV Series)
''Black Narcissus'' is a British drama serial, based on the 1939 novel of the same name by Rumer Godden. The series features one of the final performances of Diana Rigg, who died in September 2020. The drama premiered on November 23, 2020, on FX in the US, and on December 27, 2020, on BBC One in the UK. Premise An Anglican nun sent to establish a branch of her order with her fellow sisters in the Himalayas struggles to temper her attractions to a World War I veteran they meet. Cast Episodes Production In October 2019, filming began on a new three part drama loosely based on the 1939 Rumer Godden novel, which was also adapted into the film ''Black Narcissus'' (1947), featuring Deborah Kerr as Sister Clodagh. The drama is a co-production between the BBC and FX. Alessandro Nivola and Gemma Arterton star in the series, with Amanda Coe writing the screenplay and Charlotte Bruus Christensen directing all three episodes. Filming took place in Jomsom, Nepal, and at Pinewood Stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Wilson (American Musician)
Ricky Helton Wilson (March 19, 1953 – October 12, 1985) was an American musician best known as the original guitarist and founding member of rock band the B-52's. Born in Athens, Georgia, Wilson was the brother of fellow member Cindy Wilson. The B-52's were founded in 1976, when Ricky, Cindy, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland and Fred Schneider shared a tropical flaming volcano drink at a Chinese restaurant and, after an impromptu music session at the home of their friend Owen Scott III, played for the first time at a Valentine's Day party for friends. Wilson's unusual guitar tunings were a large contribution to the band's quirky sound. On October 12, 1985, at the age of 32, Wilson died from complications related to AIDS following the recording of the band's fourth studio album ''Bouncing Off the Satellites''. According to Strickland, the album had been completed and mixed before Wilson's death, with only the cover art not yet designed (an illustration by Kenny Scharf was ultima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Narcissus (Joe Henderson Album)
''Black Narcissus'' is an album by the American saxophonist Joe Henderson, recorded in 1974, 1975 & 1976, and released in 1977 on Milestone, Henderson's last to be released on the label. The musicians included pianist Joachim Kuhn, bassist Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark, and drummers Jack DeJohnette and Daniel Humair. Track listing #"Black Narcissus" – 5:09 #"Hindsight and Forethought" – 2:41 #"Power to the People" – 12:26 #"Amoeba" – 5:40 #"Good Morning Heartache" – 6:57 #"The Other Side of Right" – 7:18 Personnel *Joe Henderson – tenor sax * Joachim Kühn – piano (1-3, 5-6) * Patrick Gleeson – synthesizer (1-3, 5) * David Friesen (5), Jean-François Jenny-Clark (1-3, 6) – bass *Daniel Humair (1-3, 6), Jack DeJohnette (4-5) – drums *Bill Summers Bill Summers may refer to: *Bill Summers (car builder) (1935–2011), American car builder and longtime speed record holder *Bill Summers (musician) (born 1948), American jazz percussionist * Bill Summers (umpire) ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noblerot
''Noblerot'' is Ali Project's fourth studio album An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early ..., released on November 21, 1998. Track listing References {{Authority control 1998 albums Ali Project albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Narcissus (Mephista Album)
''Black Narcissus'' is an album by the group Mephista, which comprises pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, electronic artist Ikue Mori and percussionist Susie Ibarra, which was released on the Tzadik label in 2002. accessed February 7, 2014 Reception In a review for , Jesse Jarnow states "listening to ''Black Narcissus'' can be a confusing and trying experience. Each sound suggests something new, and all three musicians are wont to follow that impulse as quickly as possible. It is liberating and beautiful, but also so hyper that it is impossible to listen to with anything but rapt attention. Unless one commits fully to the disc, it will probably sound like an experimental annoyance. If one is willi ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nacho Picasso
Jesse Robinson (born October 30, 1983), better known by his stage name Nacho Picasso, is an American rapper born in San Francisco, California and raised in Seattle, Washington. He is a member of the Moor Gang rap collective. He has notably released several collaborative albums with Blue Sky Black Death. ''The Seattle Times'' has described him as "our new anti-hero: a party-hardy street-boss misogynist, whose songs are full of dark humor." Career In 2011, Nacho Picasso released ''For the Glory''. In January 2012, he released ''Lord of the Fly'', which was followed by ''Exalted'' in June that year. ''For the Glory'', ''Lord of the Fly'', and ''Exalted'' were produced by Blue Sky Black Death. In November 2012, he released ''Black Narcissus''. In June 2013, Nacho Picasso released a collaborative album with rapper Avatar Darko, titled ''Vampsterdam''. In October 2013, he released the album ''High & Mighty'', which included production from Jake One, Cardiak, and Vitamin D, among othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |