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The Wings (festival)
Wings are appendages used to create lift. Wings may also refer to: People * Wings Hauser (born 1947), American actor * Mary Wings (born 1949), American artist, writer and musician Entertainment Films * ''The Wings'' (film), a 1916 Swedish silent film * ''Wings'' (1927 film), an American silent World War I film * ''Wings'' (1966 film), a Soviet film by Larisa Shepitko * ''Wings'' (2012 film), a Russian animated film Written fiction and drama * ''Wings'' (Kuzmin novel), a 1906 novel by Mikhail Kuzmin * ''Wings'' (Pike novel), a 2009 young-adult faerie novel by Aprilynne Pike * ''Wings'' (play), a 1978 Arthur Kopit play ** ''Wings'' (musical), a 1992 musical based on the Kopit play * ''Wings'' (Terry Pratchett novel), a novel in ''The Nome Trilogy'' * ''The Wings'' (novel), a 1936 novel by Yi Sang Music Groups * Paul McCartney and Wings, a 1970s rock band * Wings (1968 band), an American folk rock band * Wings (duo), a South Korean duo Albums * ''Wings'' (Franco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wing
A wing is a type of fin that produces lift while moving through air or some other fluid. Accordingly, wings have streamlined cross-sections that are subject to aerodynamic forces and act as airfoils. A wing's aerodynamic efficiency is expressed as its lift-to-drag ratio. The lift a wing generates at a given speed and angle of attack can be one to two orders of magnitude greater than the total drag on the wing. A high lift-to-drag ratio requires a significantly smaller thrust to propel the wings through the air at sufficient lift. Lifting structures used in water include various foils, such as hydrofoils. Hydrodynamics is the governing science, rather than aerodynamics. Applications of underwater foils occur in hydroplanes, sailboats and submarines. Etymology and usage For many centuries, the word "wing", from the Old Norse ''vængr'', referred mainly to the foremost limbs of birds (in addition to the architectural aisle). But in recent centuries the word's meaning has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (BTS Album)
''Wings'' is the second Korean studio album by South Korean boy band BTS. The album was released on October 10, 2016, by Big Hit Entertainment. It is available in four versions and contains fifteen tracks, with "Blood Sweat & Tears" serving as its lead single. Heavily influenced by Hermann Hesse's coming of age novel, ''Demian'', the concept album thematically deals with temptation and growth. It was later reissued as a repackage album, titled ''You Never Walk Alone'', on February 13, 2017, a continuation of the canon for ''Wings''. Three new songs were added to the track listing, with " Spring Day" and " Not Today" promoted as the lead singles. Both albums received positive reviews from critics. They sold a combined 1.8 million physical copies worldwide, the group's highest record sales at the time. This earned BTS the title of "million sellers" due to the outstanding financial reception. According to Gaon Chart, ''Wings'' was the best-selling album of 2016 in Korea. Backg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (Ringo Starr Song)
"Wings" is a song by Ringo Starr, originally recorded for and released as a single from the album ''Ringo the 4th''. It was co-written with Vini Poncia in 1977. Starr later re-recorded it, produced by Starr and Bruce Sugar, and released it as a single from his 2012 studio album, ''Ringo 2012''. Recording Starr on the 2012 re-recording of "Wings" was for ''Ringo 2012'': Release The original version was released as a single in the US on 26 August 1977, backed with non-album track "Just a Dream". A live version by Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, recorded live in Atlanta, was released on the Hurricane Sandy charity compilation ''Songs After Sandy: Friends of Red Hook for Sandy Relief''. Starr gave filmmakers the chance to do an official promo video for 2012 version of "Wings"; the winning video was chosen by Starr himself. Starr called it "a great little video". Reception ''Cash Box'' said that "the haunting melody is carried by a closely-knit ensemble of vocalists, and support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Song)
"Wings" (stylized as "Wing$") is a song by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, released as the debut single from their first studio album '' The Heist''. It features uncredited vocals from the kids. Context Macklemore explained how the subject of the single as follows: Music video The music video, directed by Zia Mohajerjasbi, alludes to an autobiographical story line. It depicts its main character (Macklemore) and his experiences as a young boy infatuated with basketball and basketball paraphernalia, athletic shoes in particular, and what adverse effect it had on him as he grew up. The music video starts with Macklemore now a grown-up man, going into an empty basketball court, where the indications are, that he apparently used to practice basketball himself. Macklemore raps while he reminisces himself as a small kid wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey number 23 (clearly alluding to NBA player Michael Jordan) and wearing, in a close-up, Nike sneakers that would "make him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (Little Mix Song)
"Wings" is the debut single by British girl group Little Mix. It was released 24 August 2012, through Syco Music and Columbia Records as the lead single from their debut studio album '' DNA'' (2012)''.'' The song was written by group members Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards, with the production team TMS and songwriters Iain James, Erika Nuri, Michelle Lewis, Mischke Butler and Heidi Rojas. The song was lyrically inspired by the hardships they had experienced while contestants on '' The X Factor UK.'' Described as an R&B and Bubblegum pop track, the song's production is mixed with bombastic brass that was inspired by Christina Aguilera, Back to basics, album. ''"Wings"'' was acclaimed by music critics who found it catchy, complimented its double chorus, the group's vocal performance and considered it one of the best introductions to a band that would go on to re-define what a girl-group can do, act and sound like. Wings has been credited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (Delta Goodrem Song)
"Wings" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, released as the lead single from her fifth studio album ''Wings of the Wild''. It was written by Goodrem with Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci, the song's producers known as DNA Songs. Sony Music released it as a digital download and CD single on 24 July 2015. "Wings" is a pop song, with heavy drums, keyboards, piano, guitar riff and strings as its mains instrumentation. Lyrically, "Wings" has a focus on self-empowerment, where Goodrem uses "the extended metaphor of flight to explore feelings of catharsis and one’s ability to overcome adversity". Inspired by listening to Calvin Harris and Haim, Ella Henderson, and London Grammar after a creative block, the song received positive reviews from music critics, who commended its empowering atmosphere, the pre-chorus and the song's production. "Wings" debuted at number eight on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, peaking at number one in its third week on the chart, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (Polina Bogusevich Song)
"Wings" (russian: Крылья, ''Krylya'') is a song by Russian child singer Polina Bogusevich. It represented Russia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 was the fifteenth edition of the annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest, organised by the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). It took place on 26 November 2017 at th ... and won the competition.- - - References Junior Eurovision Song Contest winning songs 2017 singles 2017 songs {{Russia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (Birdy Song)
"Wings" is a song by English musician Birdy. The song was released as a digital download on 29 July 2013 and in the United Kingdom on 8 September 2013 as the lead single from her second studio album, '' Fire Within'' (2013). A remix by '' Nu:Logic'' was later released on 27 January 2014 as part of the "Hospital: We Are 18" LP from ''Hospital Records''. The song peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart, making it her highest-charting single to date and her only top-ten single. It also reached number one in Ireland, becoming her sole top-ten single there as well, and peaked within the top three of five other countries. Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Wings" was first released onto YouTube on 2 August 2013 at a total length of four minutes and twenty-five seconds. The video shows Birdy with guests at a flamboyant mansion party, complete with masks, fencing and horses. It was directed by Sophie Muller. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (1927 Film Score)
Wings is a song for voice and piano written by Ballard Macdonald and composed by J.S. Zamecnik. Included is also a ukulele arrangement of the song by May Singhi Breen.The song was first published in 1927 by Sam Fox Pub. Co. in Cleveland, Ohio. The sheet music cover illustration features a photograph of Charles Rogers and Clara Bow with a border design of airplanes. This song was written for the film ''Wings'', directed by William A. Wellman.Wellman, William A. 2015. ''Wild Bill Wellman: Hollywood rebel''. New York: Pantheon Books. . The sheet music can be found at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library The Pritzker Military Museum & Library (formerly Pritzker Military Library) is a non-profit museum and a research library for the study of military history on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The institution was founded in 2003, and its spe .... References Bibliography *Wellman, William A. 2015. ''Wild Bill Wellman: Hollywood rebel''. New York: Pantheon Books. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Colombier
Michel Colombier (23 May 1939 – 14 November 2004) was a French composer, arranger, and conductor. Career Colombier wrote the scores of several motion pictures and TV productions. He also wrote chamber music and ballets. With composer Pierre Henry he wrote music for ''Messe pour le temps présent'', a piece created by choreographer Maurice Béjart in 1967. He released an album on A&M Records, "Wings", in 1971, which included a collaboration with Lani Hall on lead vocal, his song "We Could Be Flying", with lyrics by Paul Williams. Recorded in Paris, with Colombier on piano, it was also included on the album "Sun Down Lady", Lani Halls' first solo album after her years as lead singer for Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66, released in 1972 on A&M Records. The piece of music for which Colombier was perhaps, most famous, was the piece ''Emmanuel'', named after and written in memory of his young son, who died in his infancy. It was used by the French television channel Antenne 2, alongsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (EP)
''Wings'' is an extended play by Japanese artist Koda Kumi, released on January 18, 2023. It was released in four editions—two for public release and two exclusive to her official fan club. The EP debuted at No. 5 on the Oricon Albums Chart. Information ''Wings'' is the seventh EP by Japanese artist Koda Kumi, released on January 18, 2023. It is her seventh official EP, her last being '' Angel + Monster'', which was released in 2019 - the extended plays from her '' Fever'' series excluded. The EP debuted at No. 5 on the daily Oricon albums chart. It dropped in ranking throughout the week, though remained in the top 10 at No. 10 with a total of 4,340 units sold. The EP was released in four editions. A CD+DVD and CD+Blu-ray were released to the public, while a limited CD+2DVD and CD+Blu-ray was released to her fan club ''Koda Gumi.'' The edition released to the public housed five tracks on the CD and an edited version of her ''Premium Symphonic Concert 2022'' performance for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wings (Bonnie Tyler Album)
''Wings'' is the fifteenth studio album by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It was released in France on 14 April 2005 by Stick Music, and on 22 May 2006 in the UK under the title ''Celebrate''. The album was produced by Jean Lahcène, under the pseudonym John Stage, at Studio Pasteur in Paris. Two of the tracks were written and produced by Stuart Emerson, with Lorraine Crosby providing guest vocals on "I'll Stand by You". ''Wings'' features two re-recordings of Tyler's hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache", and Tyler is credited as the co-lyricist of several of the album's tracks. "Louise" was released as the album's only single in 2006. ''Wings'' spent two weeks in the French Albums Chart, with a peak placing at no. 133. Background, recording and release In January 2004, Tyler was number one in France with her bilingual song " Si demain... (Turn Around)", which boosted sales of her then-current studio album ''Simply Believe.'' Still working in France, Tyler w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
