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The Circus (band)
A circus is a traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts. Circus or The Circus may also refer to: Art and architecture * Roman circus, an open-air public space in the Roman Empire * The Circus, Bath, a structure in Bath, Somerset, England * ''The Circus'' (Seurat), an 1891 painting by Georges Seurat Literature * ''Circus'' (magazine), an American rock music magazine 1966–2006 * ''Circus'' (novel), a 1975 novel by Alistair MacLean Film and television Film * ''The Circus'' (1928 film), an American film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin * ''Circus'' (1936 film), a Soviet comedy musical directed by Grigori Aleksandrov * ''Circus'' (1939 film), a Swedish-Danish drama film directed by George Schnéevoigt * ''The Circus'' (1943 film), a Mexican comedy starring Cantinflas * ''Circus'' (2000 film), a British/American neo-noir crime film directed by Rob Walker * ''Circus'' (2009 film), an Indian Kannada-la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus
A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and unicyclists as well as other object manipulation and stunt-oriented artists. The term ''circus'' also describes the performance which has followed various formats through its 250-year modern history. Although not the inventor of the medium, Philip Astley is credited as the father of the modern circus. In 1768, Astley, a skilled equestrian, began performing exhibitions of trick horse riding in an open field called Ha'Penny Hatch on the south side of the Thames River, England. In 1770, he hired acrobats, tightrope walkers, jugglers and a clown to fill in the pauses between the equestrian demonstrations and thus chanced on the format which was later named a "circus". Performances developed significantly over the next fifty years, with large-scale theat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (American Band)
Circus was a Cleveland, Ohio-based power pop Power pop (also typeset as powerpop) is a form of pop rock based on the early music of bands such as the Who, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Byrds. It typically incorporates melodic hooks, vocal harmonies, an energetic performance, and ch ... band active in the early- and mid-1970s. Their lone, self-titled album was released in 1973, and their single "Stop Wait & Listen" debuted at #91 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 charts on March 17 of that year. Former members * Mick Sabol - Guitars, vocals * Phil Alexander - Vocals, keyboards * Tommy Dobeck - Drums * Frank Salle - Bass guitar * Dan Hrdlicka - Guitars, vocals (1970-1973) * Craig Balzer - Guitars, vocals (1973-1975) * Bruce Balzer - Guitars, vocals (1973-1975) References {{Authority control Musical groups established in 1970 Musical groups disestablished in 1975 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Black
Mary Black (born 23 May 1955) is an Irish folk singer. She is well known as an interpreter of both traditional folk and modern material which has made her a major recording artist in her native Ireland. Background Mary Black was born into a musical family on Charlemont Street in Dublin, Ireland, and had four siblings. She was educated at St Louis High School, Rathmines. Her father was a fiddler, who came from Rathlin Island off the coast of Northern Ireland, and her mother a singer. Her brothers had their own musical group called the Black Brothers and her younger sister Frances would go on to achieve great success as a singer in the 90s. From this musical background, Mary began singing traditional Irish songs at the age of eight. As she grew older, she began to perform with her siblings (Shay, Michael and Martin Black) in small clubs around Dublin. Musical career 1980s Black joined a small folk band in 1975 called General Humbert, with whom she toured Europe and released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flairck
Flairck was a Dutch musical ensemble formed in 1978 by guitar virtuoso Erik Visser.Eelco SchildeFolk World, Old World with New Sound – Dutch folk band Flairck discovers new ground Folkworld.de. Retrieved on 2013-07-23. and multi-instrumentalist Peter Weekers. The group had varying members dependent on the project. Their musical style was a blend of folk music, jazz and classical chamber music, with touches of blues. The music written by the members of the ensemble was often centred on an album theme and as played with a wide variety of acoustic instruments. The name of the band was an original composition, derived from the French word ''flair'' and the Dutch word ''vlerk'', which means 'a nimble fingered hand' or 'wing', but also 'rowdy young man'. History Flairck started as an instrumental group, playing acoustic instruments and composing the majority of its own material. They play a form of chamber music, classically influenced new "traditional" music. The group p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (EP)
''Circus'' is the second Japanese-language extended play (EP) () by South Korean boy band Stray Kids. It was released on June 22, 2022, through Epic Records Japan. Centered on a circus concept with hip hop, trap, rock, and pop elements, the EP consists of six tracks, preceded by the Japanese version of "Maniac", " Your Eyes", and the title track. Commercially, ''Circus'' debuted at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart, and atop ''Billboard Japan'' Hot Albums, and was certified platinum by Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), surpassing 250,000 copies. Background and release On April 4, 2022, two weeks after the group's sixth Korean extended play (EP) '' Oddinary'' release, Stray Kids announced their second Japanese EP, scheduled for release on June 22, after their first Japan leg of their Maniac World Tour ends. Pre-orders for the EP began on the same date, coming in four editions on CD–limited A, limited B, regular, and FC. The limited A edition additionally in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Lenny Kravitz Album)
''Circus'' is the fourth studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released in 1995 by Virgin Records. It reached number 10 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 5 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming Kravitz's first top 10 album in the US and second in the UK. Background The album deals with different topics, such as rock star lifestyles on " Rock and Roll Is Dead" and religion on "God Is Love" and "The Resurrection". Kravitz is quoted as saying that the making of the album was a very tedious process—he was unhappy with the music business at the time, and his mother's illness was also weighing on his mind. The recording locations were Chateau Des Conde, France; Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas; and Waterfront Studios, Hoboken, NJ. Reception Rob Wagner of '' The Tech'' stated, "Though Circus is a bit of a rip-off album, it could be justified. Kravitz believes that rock and roll is dead, so he could be trying to revive it by copying past rock and roll songs that wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (FictionJunction Yuuka Album)
''Circus'' is the second album of J-pop duo FictionJunction Yuuka. It was released on July 4, 2007. This album includes their last four singles and their b-sides (with the exception of "Yakusoku"), the previously ''Tsubasa Chronicle Future Soundscape IV'' exclusive "aikoi", as well as four brand-new songs. There are two versions of this album: the normal edition (with catalog number VICL-62426) and the limited edition (with catalog number VIZL-235). The limited edition includes a DVD with the PVs of Silly-Go-Round, Kōya Ruten is the sixth single of J-pop duo FictionJunction Yuuka. It was released on November 22, 2006. This single included opening song of the anime Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto, as well a song from the musical in which Yuuka Nanri, the vocalist ... and romanesque. The album debuted at #10 on the Oricon Album Charts. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Eraserheads Album)
''Circus'' (stylized ''CiRcuS'') is the second studio album released by Filipino alternative rock group Eraserheads in 1994. Hits from ''Circus'' are "Alapaap", "Sembreak", "Kailan" (originally a musical number from the play ''Manhid'' by Auraeus Solito), " Magasin", and " With a Smile". It is also the last album of the band with singles released in the vinyl record format. The album was reissued by Sony-BMG Entertainment in 2006. This is the first album that uses an inverted letter E, a notable trademark of the band. The album cover was created by visual artist Mark Justiniani. The original artwork is now with the artist’s son. "Wating" is the theme song for the 1994 Filipino movie of the same name, starring Richard Gomez and Carmina Villaroel. It does not appear on the original cassette release. The last part of the song features Carmina Villaroel on vocals. The album was re-released as a 25th anniversary remastered edition on November 15, 2019. Commercial performance This al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Chiaki Kuriyama Album)
''Circus'' (stylised as ''CIRCUS'') is the debut studio album by Japanese musician and actress Chiaki Kuriyama, which was released on March 16, 2011. Kuriyama collaborated with famous Japanese and overseas rock musicians to create the album. In January 2012, the album was re-released as a deluxe edition, featuring the single " Tsukiyo no Shōzō" and its B-side "Seishun no Matataki"" Background and development Kuriyama made her musical debut in early 2010, with the single "Ryūsei no Namida" that was used as the theme song for the anime ''Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn''. Her next two singles were also used for anime: "Kanōsei Girl" (2010) was used as the third opening theme song for '' Yorinuki Gintama-san'' and "Cold Finger Girl" as the opening theme song for ''Level E''. After "Ryūsei no Namida", Kuriyama wanted to collaborate with many of her favourite musicians. She was asked by her musical director to draw up a list of her favourite musicians, and her staff asked them if th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Circus Starring Britney Spears
The Circus Starring Britney Spears, commonly referred to as the Circus Tour, was the seventh concert tour by American entertainer Britney Spears. It was launched in support of her fifth and sixth studio albums, '' Blackout'' (2007) and ''Circus'' (2008), respectively. Rumors of a tour arose as early as October 2007, however, nothing was confirmed until December 2008, when the tour was officially announced, with North American and European dates revealed. The stage was composed of three rings and set in-the-round to resemble an actual circus. Fashion designers Dean and Dan Caten created the costumes. A giant cylinder screen was set above the stage to showcase videos and backdrops. Effects were provided by Solotech. Magician Ed Alonzo joined Spears during the second act. The setlist was composed generally from her albums ''In the Zone'', ''Blackout'' and ''Circus''. Spears announced she would tour Australia for the first time in June 2009. The Circus Starring Britney Spears was de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Britney Spears Album)
''Circus'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Britney Spears released on November 28, 2008, by Jive Records. A transition from the "darker and more urban" themes of her fifth studio album, '' Blackout'' (2007), Spears wanted to make her next project "a little bit lighter". She recorded the album during the spring and summer of 2008, after being involuntarily placed under a conservatorship earlier that year. As executive producers, Larry Rudolph and Teresa LaBarbera Whites enlisted collaborators including Spears' longtime colleague Max Martin and Danja. Their efforts resulted in a primarily pop and dance record with urban influences. Upon its release, ''Circus'' received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its production but were ambivalent towards its lyrical content. It debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200, making it her fifth album to reach the top of the chart. The album has sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Four s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Argent Album)
''Circus'' is the sixth studio album of Argent, released in March 1975 by Epic (PE 33422), and distributed by CBS. It was the last album as part of their contract with CBS Records and the first after the departure of founding member/lead vocalist/guitarist Russ Ballard. New lead vocalist John Verity was added at the recommendation of Ballard (Verity's band had supported Argent during their previous tour and had impressed Ballard). The album was recorded during an intense session after the new line up of the band workshopped and practised the material written largely by Rod Argent (bassist Jim Rodford wrote "Trapeze"). Prior to this album Argent had been working with his songwriting collaborator Chris White (the duo had written songs together and separately in The Zombies) on material for the band. The band quickly followed up with a second album '' Counterpoints'' the same year (1975) for RCA Records which has yet to be officially released on CD or in digital form. The album is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
