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Gregorian (music Group)
Gregorian is a German band headed by Frank Peterson that performs Gregorian chant-inspired versions of modern pop and rock songs. The band features both vocal harmony and instrumental accompaniment. They competed in Unser Lied für Stockholm, the German national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, and placed 5th in the first round of public voting with the song "Masters of Chant", failing to make the Top 3 with 9.06% of the public vote. Band history Originally, Gregorian was conceived as a more pop-oriented group in the vein of Enigma. Under this concept, Peterson together with Matthias Meissner and Thomas Schwarz, recorded the 1991 album '' Sadisfaction'', with lead vocals provided by The Sisters of Oz: Susana Espelleta (Peterson's wife at the time) and Birgit Freud. However, this was the only album by the trio in that style. In 1998, Peterson and his team of Jan-Eric Kohrs, Michael Soltau and Carsten Heusmann re-invented the project to perform popular songs in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germany In The Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Germany participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Ghost" written by Thomas Burchia, Anna Leyne and Conrad Hensel. The song was performed by Jamie-Lee. The German entry for the 2016 contest in Stockholm, Sweden was selected through the national final ''Unser Lied für Stockholm'', organised by the German broadcaster ARD in collaboration with Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR). The national final took place on 25 February 2016 and featured ten competing acts with the winner being selected through two rounds of public voting. "Ghost" performed by Jamie-Lee Kriewitz was selected as the German entry for Stockholm after placing first in the top three during the first round of voting and ultimately gaining 44.5% of the vote in the second round. ARD and NDR had initially announced on 19 November 2015 that they had selected the soul and R&B singer-songwriter Xavier Naidoo to represent Germany in Stockholm. A song selection entitled ''Unser Song für Xavier'' was planned to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis and also has a career as a solo performer. Between 1982 and 1990, Collins scored three UK and seven US number-one singles as a solo artist. When his work with Genesis, his work with other artists, as well as his solo career is totalled, he had more US top 40 singles than any other artist during the 1980s. His most successful singles from the period include "In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", " One More Night", and "Another Day in Paradise". Born and raised in west London, Collins played drums from the age of five and completed drama school training, which secured him various roles as a child actor, with his first major role, aged 13, as the Artful Dodger in the West End musical '' Oliver!''. He then pursued a music career, joining Genesis in 1970 as their drummer and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once In A Lifetime (Gregorian Song)
"Once in a Lifetime" is a song by Gregorian, released as the second single from their 1991 debut album ''Sadisfaction''. The song is sung by the Sisters of Oz (Susana Espelleta and Birgit Freud). The singles were released on both CD format and vinyl in 7" and 12" versions. An exclusive remix named "Summer Mix" only appeared on the vinyl version and was never released on CD format. The song was later covered by Sarah Brightman, Princessa and in Cantonese by Shirley Kwan Shirley Kwan, Milo Kwan, Bik Luik Kwan, Kwan Suk'E, or Kwan Suk Yee (, born 15 August 1966) is an influential Cantopop singer from Hong Kong. Kwan first shot to fame in 1989 with the hit, " Happy Are Those in Love" () and was widely popular throu .... Track listing CD single # "Once in a Lifetime" (Extended Version) # "Once in a Lifetime" (L.A. Mix) # "Once in a Lifetime" (Radio Version) Vinyl # "Once in a Lifetime" (Extended Version) # "Once in a Lifetime" (L.A. Mix) # "Once in a Lifetime" (Summer Mix) Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Sad (Gregorian Song)
"So Sad" is the debut single recorded by German band Gregorian. It was written and produced by Frank Peterson, and is from the album ''Sadisfaction'' (1991), on which it appears as the third track. The song is composed of Gregorian chants using biblical verses while in the chorus a woman is asking Jesus Christ why she is so sad. In the music video, she first enters a church, then becomes a nun. The song was included on Gregorian's best of compilation titled '' Best of 1990–2010'', released in 2011, on which it appears as the first track. It became a hit in France and Portugal. Cricial reception According to Elia Habib, an expert of the French chart, "So Sad" is a more pop-oriented song than Enigma's ones, on which Peterson also worked, as the chorus is sung in English in a very contemporary phrasing. When reviewing the new singles releases, ''Music & Media'' stated: "It's hard to tell the difference ith Enigma although this time there is the choice of a Monastery Sex Mix". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano singer, actress and dancer. Brightman began her career as a member of the dance troupe Hot Gossip and released several disco singles as a solo performer. In 1981, she made her West End musical theatre debut in ''Cats'' and met composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, whom she later married. She went on to star in several West End and Broadway musicals, including ''The Phantom of the Opera'', where she originated the role of Christine Daaé. Her original London cast album of ''Phantom'' was released in CD format in 1987 and sold 40 million copies worldwide, making it the biggest-selling cast album ever. After retiring from the stage and divorcing Lloyd Webber, Brightman resumed her music career with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson, this time as a classical crossover artist. She has been credited as the creator and remains among the most prominent performers of this genre, with worldwide sales of more t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narcis Iustin Ianău
Narcis Iustin Ianău (; born February 24, 1995 in Bacău, Romania) is a Romanian classical singer. In Romania he became famous by taking part in the first season of ''Românii au talent'' and becoming the runner-up. Childhood and youth Narcis was born on February 24, 1995, in Barați, Bacǎu as the son of Eduard and Felicia Ianǎu. At the age of five he began singing in the Catholic church choir in his hometown. There his teacher put him in the group of the sopranists. After graduating the ''Liceul de Artă "George Apostu"'' (''Secondary school of arts "George Apostu"''), Narcis started studying at the ''Academia de Muzică "Gheorghe Dima"'' (''Music academy "Gheorge Dima"'') in Cluj-Napoca. Career ''Românii au talent'' and ''Io canto'' In 2010, Narcis competed for the first season of ''Românii au talent''. In the audition he interpreted ''O mio babbino caro'', taken from the opera Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini. With the agreement of all three judges Narcis made it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregorian In Freiburg 1010533
Gregorian may refer to: *The thought or ideology of Pope Gregory I or Pope Gregory VII (also called ''Gregorianism'') *Things named for Pope Gregory I: **Gregorian chant, the central tradition of Western plainchant, a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song of the western Roman Catholic Church ** Gregorian mass **Brotherhood of Saint Gregory, a community of friars within the Anglican Communion. The community's members, known as "Gregorians", include clergy and laymen. Since 1987 there has also been a parallel order of sisters, the Sisters of Saint Gregory *The Gregorian Reform (Pope Gregory VII), a series of reforms initiated by Pope Gregory VII and the circle he formed in the papal curia, c. 1050–80, which dealt with the moral integrity and independence of the clergy *Things named for Pope Gregory XIII: **Gregorian calendar, internationally the most widely used civil calendar. It is named after Pope Gregory XIII, who introduced it in October 1582 **Pontifical Gregorian Univ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Side Of The Chant
''The Dark Side of the Chant'' is Gregorian's 13th album, released in 2010. It features songs which are originally made by artists varying from AC/DC and the Dutch band Within Temptation to their own work. Track listing # "O Fortuna" (Carl Orff) # "Stripped" (Depeche Mode) # " All I Need" (Within Temptation) # "Hell's Bells" (AC/DC) # " Born to Feel Alive" (Unheilig) # "Morning Dew" (Nazareth) # "My Heart Is Burning" Gregorian original # "Bring Me to Life" (Evanescence) # "Dark Side" Gregorian original # " Frozen" (Madonna) # "Black Wings" Gregorian original # "Lucifer" (The Alan Parsons Project The Alan Parsons Project was a British rock band active between 1975 and 1990, whose core membership consisted of producer, audio engineer, musician and composer Alan Parsons and singer, songwriter and pianist Eric Woolfson. They were accompanie ...) # "Dark Angel" Gregorian original {{Authority control 2010 albums Gregorian (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dark Side (Gregorian Album)
''The Dark Side'' is Gregorian (band), Gregorian's sixth album, released between ''Masters of Chant Chapter IV'' and ''Masters of Chant Chapter V''. Technically, it was followed by ''The Masterpieces'', however, ''The Masterpieces'' is only a collection of previously released songs. In some areas, the limited edition of ''The Dark Side'' was released as ''Masters of Chant Chapter V'' leading to some confusion when that title was used for the subsequent album. Track listing Standard Edition # Hurt (Nine Inch Nails song), Hurt (Nine Inch Nails) (6:20) # My Immortal (Evanescence) (5:26) # The Four Horsemen (Aphrodite's Child song), The Four Horsemen (Aphrodite's Child) (4:51) # Unbeliever (4:18) # Where the Wild Roses Grow (featuring Amelia Brightman) (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Kylie Minogue) (4:51) # Close My Eyes Forever (Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne) (6:00) # More (The Sisters of Mercy song), More (The Sisters of Mercy) (6:05) # Uninvited (song), Uninvited (featurin''Anne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Heart Will Go On
"My Heart Will Go On" is a 1997 song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion. The song serves as the main theme to James Cameron's blockbuster film ''Titanic'', based on an account of the transatlantic ocean liner of the same name which sank in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The song's music was composed by James Horner, its lyrics were written by Will Jennings, while the production was handled by Walter Afanasieff, Horner and Simon Franglen. Released as a single internationally on November 24, 1997 from Dion's fifth English-language studio album, ''Let's Talk About Love'' (1997), as well as the film's soundtrack, the power ballad became a global hit, topping the charts in over twenty-five countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. "My Heart Will Go On" is co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celine Dion
Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( ; born 30 March 1968) is a Canadian singer. Noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, Dion is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her music has incorporated genres such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical music. Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. She first gained international recognition by winning both the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival and the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Switzerland. After learning to speak English, she signed on to Epic Records in the United States. In 1990, Dion released her debut English-language album, ''Unison'', establishing herself as a viable pop artist in North America and other English-speaking areas of the world. Her recordings since have been mainly in English and French although ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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