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A turning point, or climax (narrative), is the point of highest tension in a narrative work. Turning Point or Turning Points may refer to: Film * ''The Turning Point'', a 1914 silent film starring Caroline Cooke * ''The Turning Point'' (1920 film), an American film starring Katherine MacDonald * ''The Turning Point'' (1945 film), a Soviet film by Fridrikh Markovitch Ermler * ''The Turning Point'' (1952 film), a crime drama starring Edmond O'Brien * ''Turning Point'' (1960 film), an Australian TV play * ''The Turning Point'' (1977 film), a drama starring Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft * ''The Turning Point'' (1978 film), a Soviet drama film directed by Vadim Abdrashitov * ''The Turning Point'' (1983 film), an East German film by Frank Beyer * ''Turning Point'' (2009 Hong Kong film), a spin-off to the 2009 Hong Kong television drama series ''E.U.'' * ''Turning Point'' (2009 American film), a documentary film on the travels of Michelle Yeoh * ''Turning Point'' (2012 fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Climax (narrative)
The climax (from the Greek word ''κλῖμαξ'', meaning "staircase" and "ladder") or turning point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension and drama, or it is the time when the action starts during which the solution is given. The climax of a story is a literary element. Examples The punch line of a joke is an analogy for the climax of a fictional narrative, though the absence of any falling action is an essential difference, which may reflect the nature of humor as opposed to the nature of drama. In non-fictional narrative genres, even though the author does not have the same freedom to control the action and "plot" as in works of fiction, the selection of subject matter, degree of detail, and emphasis permit an author to create similar structures, i.e., to construct a dramatization. In the play '' Hippolytus'', by Greek playwright Euripides, the climax arrives when Phaedra hears Hippolytus react badly because of her love for him. That is the moment that A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klaus Mann
Klaus Heinrich Thomas Mann (18 November 1906 – 21 May 1949) was a German writer and dissident. He was the son of Thomas Mann, a nephew of Heinrich Mann and brother of Erika Mann, with whom he maintained a lifelong close relationship, and Golo Mann. He is well known for his 1936 novel, ''Mephisto''. Background Born in Munich, Klaus Mann was the son of German writer Thomas Mann and his wife, Katia Pringsheim. His father was baptized as a Lutheran, while his mother was from a family of secular Jews. Career Mann began writing short stories in 1924 and the following year became drama critic for a Berlin newspaper. His first literary works were published in 1925. Mann's early life was troubled. His homosexuality often made him the target of bigotry, and he had a difficult relationship with his father. After only a short time in various schools, he traveled with his sister Erika Mann, a year older than himself, around the world, visiting the U.S. in 1927; they reported on the tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turning Point (Dr SID Album)
''Turning Point'' is the first studio album by Nigerian artiste Dr SID, released April 11, 2010, on Mo' Hits Records. Production for the album took place during 2009 at Mo' Hits recording studios and was handled by Don Jazzy Background In April 2009, following the release of Wande Coal's debut album Mushin to Mo'Hits, Don Jazzy began work on Dr SID's album. Don Jazzy decided to create a new sound for Dr SID who was known as predominantly a Rap artiste and decided to have more singing on the album, as well as giving the album Pop feel. The inspiration behind the album was to create music that described "love" and "dance", two emotion that bring joy to most people, as well as introduce listeners to the new sound of Dr SID. The intent to introduce this new sound led to the Title of the album "Turning Point", which basically describes the transition of Dr SID's music and life as a whole. Recording Most of the album's recording sessions took place in Lagos at the Mo' Hits Recording ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rory Block
Aurora "Rory" Block (born November 6, 1949, in Princeton, New Jersey) is an American blues guitarist and singer, a notable exponent of the country blues style. Career Aurora Block was born in Princeton and grew up in Manhattan. Her father, Allan Block, ran a sandal shop in Greenwich Village in the 1960s, and the Greenwich Village folk music scene, such as Peter Rowan, Maria Muldaur, and John Sebastian influenced Block to study classical guitar. At the age of 14, she met guitarist Stefan Grossman, who introduced her to the music of Mississippi Delta blues guitarists. Block began listening to old albums, transcribing them, and learning to play the songs. At age 15, she left home to seek out the remaining blues giants, such as Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis, and Son House, and hone her craft in the traditional manner of blues musicians; then she traveled to Berkeley, California, where she played in clubs and coffeehouses. After retiring temporarily to raise a family, Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turning Point (Paul Bley Album)
''Turning Point is an album led by jazz pianist Paul Bley collecting studio recordings from 1964 and two concert recordings from 1968 which was released on Bley's own Improvising Artists label in 1975. accessed June 20, 2014 Reception awarded the album 3 stars calling it "Very interesting if not quite essential music".Yanow, S.Allmusic Review accessed June 20, 2014 Track listing # "Calls" ( |
Turning Point (Chuck Wicks Album)
''Turning Point'' is the second studio album by American country music artist Chuck Wicks. It was released on February 26, 2016 via Blaster Records. It includes the singles "Salt Life", "Us Again", "Saturday Afternoon", "I Don't Do Lonely Well" (which was previously recorded by Jason Aldean Jason Aldean (born Jason Aldine Williams; February 28, 1977) is an American country music singer. Since 2005, he has been signed to BBR Music Group, Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released ten albums and 40 singles. His 2010 ... on his 2012 album, '' Night Train'') and "She's Gone". Track listing Chart performance The album debuted at No. 12 on the Top Country Albums chart, selling 3,700 copies in its first week. Singles References {{Authority control 2016 albums Chuck Wicks albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turning Point (Pink Lady Album)
is a 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 tr ... by the Japanese duo Pink Lady, released on December 5, 1980. It features the new song " Sekai Eiyushi". Track listing All lyrics written by Yū Aku, except where indicated; all music is composed and arranged by Shunichi Tokura, except where indicated. Charts References 1980 compilation albums Japanese-language compilation albums Pink Lady (band) compilation albums Victor Entertainment compilation albums {{1980s-pop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turning Point (Lonnie Smith Album)
''Turning Point'' is the second album by American organist Lonnie Smith recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.Blue Note Records discography accessed November 24, 2010 Reception The review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3 stars and stated "While the more adventurous elements of ''Turning Point'' make for an intriguing listen, the album isn't quite as enjoyable as the harder grooving sessions or the spacier soul-jazz records from the same era. Nevertheless, it's a worthwhile listen".Erlewine, S. T. |
The Turning Point (McCoy Tyner Album)
''The Turning Point'' is an album by McCoy Tyner's Big Band released on the Birdology label in 1992. It was recorded in November 1991 and features performances by Tyner's Big Band. Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Tyner's orchestra (seven brass, four reeds and a four-piece rhythm section) is considered one of the major jazz big bands of the 1990s, a perfect outlet for the leader's percussive and modal-oriented piano". Track listing All compositions by McCoy Tyner except where noted; all arrangements by composer except where noted. # "Passion Dance" (arranged by Dennis Mackrel) – 9:05 # "Let It Go" (Turre) – 9:14 # "High Priest" – 5:14 # " Angel Eyes" (Earl Brent, Matt Dennis; arranged by Slide Hampton) – 5:15 # "Fly with the Wind" – 11:55 # "Update" (arranged by Dennis Mackrel) – 8:16 # "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills; arranged by Tyner) – 6:08 Personnel * McCoy Tyner – piano, arranger * K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Turning Point (John Mayall Album)
''The Turning Point'' is a live album by John Mayall, featuring British blues music recorded at a concert at Bill Graham's Fillmore East on 12 July 1969. Background When John Mayall was starting another band after the break-up of the Bluesbreakers in May 1969,Christopher Hjort, ''Strange Brew : Eric Clapton & the British Blues Boom, 1965-1970'', Jawbone Press, 2007, 352 pp. he decided to have a band that would play "low volume music" – or music without "heavy lead guitar and drums". Musicians The performers on the album were Mayall on vocals, harmonica, a slide and a Fender Telecaster guitar, a tambourine, and mouth percussion, Jon Mark on acoustic guitar, Steve Thompson on bass, and Johnny Almond on tenor and alto saxophones, flutes, and mouth percussion. All the songs on the album were written or co-written by John Mayall. Thompson co-wrote "California", "Thoughts About Roxanne" and "Don't Waste My Time". Another track, "I'm Gonna Fight For You, J.B.", is a tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turning Point (Mario Album)
''Turning Point'' is the second studio album by American recording artist Mario, released by J Records on December 7, 2004 in the United States. A R&B record with heavy elements of soul and hip hop music, it involves a diverse roster of collaborators including Scott Storch, Lil Jon, The Underdogs, Carvin & Ivan, and Sean Garrett. The album guests include Cassidy, Juvenile, Jadakiss, T.I. and Baby Cham. The first single from the album was " Let Me Love You", which was written by Ne-Yo was a number one hit in the United States and number two in the United Kingdom, becoming Mario's biggest hit to date. The second single was a split single. In the US, " How Could You", a song written by Bay Area singer-songwriter J. Valentine, was released (reaching number 52) but in the UK, "Here I Go Again" was released (reaching number 11). The fourth and final single from the album in the US was "Boom", featuring Juvenile. In support of the album, Mario supported R&B trio Destiny's Child i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turning Point (Benny Golson Album)
''Turning Point'' is an album by saxophonist Benny Golson, featuring performances recorded in late 1962 and originally released on the Mercury Records, Mercury label.Benny Golson discography accessed June 27, 2012 Background This was the first of a pair of quartet recordings by Golson in two months.Blumenthal, Bob (2004) In ''The Complete Argo/Mercury Art Farmer/Benny Golson/Jazztet Sessions'' [CD liner notes]. p. 14. Mosaic. Golson was displeased with his playing at the time: "I was frustrated, because I didn't know ''how'' I wanted to sound"; he soon stopped playing, and did not resume for seven or eight years. The title, according to Golson, "indicates my frustration with [producer] Kay Norton and Art Farmer, Art [Farmer, ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
