Music Review
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Winehouse’s Jonathan Ross Appearance Moves from Interview to Song
Amy Winehouse pairs a Jonathan Ross interview with an acoustic “I Heard Love Is Blind.” The recording brings her conversational…
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Gregorian Build “The Sound of Silence” from Ensemble Voices
Gregorian bring “The Sound of Silence” into a broad choral setting on the Epic Chants tour. Robed performers and a…
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“They Don’t Care About Us” Gives Cebu’s Dancers a Shared Sequence
A large Cebu ensemble moves through Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us.” Coordinated steps and changing formations give the…
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Bolton and Seal Bring Two Songs into One Foster Medley
Michael Bolton and Seal share David Foster’s live medley of “When a Man Loves a Woman” and “It’s a Man’s…
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Mauser’s “Against All Odds” Carries a Personal AGT Introduction
Matt Mauser brings “Against All Odds” to America’s Got Talent after speaking about the loss of his wife. His measured…
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Mr. Bean Makes One Keyboard Note Part of an Olympic Comedy
Rowan Atkinson brings Mr. Bean into London’s 2012 Olympic opening ceremony. One keyboard note becomes the center of a playful…
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A Cebu Dance Ensemble Moves Together to Michael Jackson
Cebu’s dancing inmates bring coordinated movement to “They Don’t Care About Us.” The Sony recording follows a large ensemble learning…
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Moe Gives Springsteen’s Melody Another Kind of Movement
Jørgen Dahl Moe reshapes “Dancing in the Dark” on The Voice Norway. Restrained phrasing and a gentle accompaniment let the…
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Imagine Dragons Turn a Charity Request into “Lose Yourself”
Imagine Dragons take on Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” at the Tyler Robinson Foundation gala. Dan Reynolds carries the rap while the…
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Fallon and Rudd Build a Comic Song Around Tiny Beanies
Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd turn tiny beanies into a musical comedy on The Tonight Show. A compact keyboard groove,…
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Harrison Craig Gives “Broken Vow” a Clear Vocal Center
Harrison Craig brings a warm, resonant “Broken Vow” to The Voice Australia. His measured phrases and sustained tone keep the…
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PNBHS Students Share Their School Haka at Tamatea’s Funeral
Palmerston North Boys' High School students honor Dawson Tamatea with their school haka. Shared voices and coordinated movement create a…
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The Ruby Reds Build Their BGT Routine Around a Costume Change
The Ruby Reds bring a playful change of direction to Britain's Got Talent. Their staged costume reveal transforms the opening…
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Willie Nelson Keeps “Heart of America” Close to Voice and Guitar
Willie Nelson gives “Heart of America” a direct, reflective vocal setting. His familiar tone and acoustic guitar bring the soundtrack…
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Adam Lambert’s Idol Performances Move Between Musical Characters
Adam Lambert's American Idol performances reveal a voice moving through different musical settings. From rock momentum to more exposed phrasing,…
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Richard Smith Connects Ragtime Melody and Bass on One Guitar
Richard Smith gives Scott Joplin's “The Entertainer” a lively fingerstyle guitar setting. Melody, bass and rhythmic accents meet on one…
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Mennel Ibtissem Gives “Hallelujah” Two Languages in One Audition
Mennel Ibtissem brings English and Arabic phrases together in “Hallelujah” on The Voice France. Her clear tone and gentle phrasing…
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Lifein3D Opens “The Sound of Silence” Into Three Vocal Registers
Lifein3D gives “The Sound of Silence” a rich three-voice setting. Low, middle and higher vocal colors meet around the familiar…
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The von Trapps Bring “Edelweiss” Into an Office Listening Space
The von Trapps share warm “Edelweiss” harmonies in an office performance. Four voices make the familiar melody feel close, giving…
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Springsteen Gives an Audience Guest a Part in “Growin’ Up”
Bruce Springsteen shares “Growin' Up” with young audience guest Nathan Testa in Brisbane. Guitar and alternating vocal turns bring the…
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