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Xanadu Records Artists
Xanadu may refer to: * Shangdu, the summer capital of Yuan dynasty ruled by Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan. * a metaphor for opulence or an idyllic place, based upon Samuel Taylor Coleridge's description of Shangdu in his poem ''Kubla Khan'' Other places * Ward_Valley#Xanadu_Hills, Xanadu Hills, a range near Ward Valley in Antarctica. * Xanadu (Titan), an enigmatic bright feature on the surface of Saturn's moon, Titan * Xanadu 2.0, the nickname of Bill Gates's house * Xanadu Beach Resort & Marina, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas * Xanadu Houses, a series of experimental homes built to showcase computers and automation in the home * Madrid Xanadú, a large shopping precinct and entertainment centre in Spain * Xanadu, the original name of the New Jersey mall American Dream Meadowlands Art, entertainment, and media Film, television, and theatre * Xanadu (Citizen Kane), Xanadu (''Citizen Kane''), a mansion in the 1941 film ''Citizen Kane'' * Xanadu (film), ''Xanadu'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shangdu
Shangdu (; lit. "Upper Capital"; ), known in the West as Xanadu, was the summer capital of the Yuan dynasty under Kublai Khan. Located in what is now Zhenglan Banner, Inner Mongolia, it was designed by Chinese architect Liu Bingzhong and served as a seasonal retreat blending Mongolian steppe traditions with Chinese urban planning. The site gained legendary status after it was visited by Marco Polo and later inspired the English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In 2012, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and historical significance. A Taizicheng–Xilinhot railway, railway is under construction from Beijing to Plain Blue Banner, Inner Mongolia, Zhenglan Banner and will open in 2026. History Shangdu, originally named ''Kaiping'' (開平), was established between 1252 and 1256 by Liu Bingzhong, a trusted advisor to Kublai Khan and a former Buddhist monk. Liu implemented a "profoundly Chinese scheme for the city's architecture," blending Confucian city pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocean's Eleven
''Ocean's Eleven'' is a 2001 heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Ted Griffin. A remake of the 1960 film of the same name, it serves as the first installment in the ''Ocean's'' franchise. The film features an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Don Cheadle, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac, and Carl Reiner. Its plot follows Danny Ocean, a recently paroled con artist who orchestrates a complex scheme to simultaneously rob the vaults of three major Las Vegas casinos owned by Terry Benedict, the current partner of Ocean’s ex-wife, Tess. The film was released theatrically in the United States on December 7, 2001, by Warner Bros. Pictures. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its direction, performances, and stylish execution. A commercial success, the film grossed $450.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $85 million, making it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Party Animals (music Group)
Party Animal(s) may refer to: Music * Party Animals (music group), a Dutch pop-gabber group * Party Animals (album), ''Party Animals'' (album), by Turbonegro, 2005 * "Party Animal", a song by James Ingram from ''It's Your Night'' * "Party Animal", a song by K-Town Clan entered in the ABU Radio Song Festival 2012 * "Party Animal", a song by M.O.D. from ''Surfin' M.O.D.'' * "Party Animal", a song by Timati from ''SWAGG'' * "Party Animal" or "Gyal You a Party Animal", a song by Charly Black Film *''The Party Animal'', a 1984 film directed by David Beaird * ''Party Animals'', a short film by Grady Cooper Television * Party Animals (TV series), ''Party Animals'' (TV series), a 2007 British drama series * ''Party Animals'', a Scottish game show presented by Bryan Burnett Episodes * Party Animal (Happy Tree Friends), "Party Animal" (''Happy Tree Friends'') * Party Animal (That's So Raven), "Party Animal" (''That's So Raven'') * Party Animals (Rugrats), "Party Animals" (''Rugrats' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moving Mountains (EP)
Moving Mountains is an American rock band from Purchase, New York. Combining elements of emo and post-rock, the band has often been compared to such acts as The Appleseed Cast and Thrice. History Formation and ''Pneuma'' (2005–2009) Moving Mountains was formed in Westchester, New York in 2005 by Gregory Dunn (guitar/vocals) and Nicholas Pizzolato (drums). A self-titled demo was leaked to the public in early 2006 and their debut album ''Pneuma'' was released independently in early 2007. Later that year, Frank Graniero (guitar/vocals) and Mitchell Lee (bass) completed the band’s line-up. In 2008, ''Pneuma'' was reissued by Deep Elm Records. The album was written by Gregory Dunn. His lyrical inspiration was the death of his friend. The track titled "8105" represents the date August 1, 2005 when the band was officially formed by both Gregory Dunn and Nicholas Pizzolato. An EP, ''Foreword'' was released on December 11, 2008. ''Waves'' and self-titled album (2010–present) Thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screw (band)
Screw (typeset as SCREW) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in March 2006 by vocalist Byou and Yuuto, who were previously in the band Joker before its disbandment. Biography 2011-present: ''Biran'', Going Major and Xanadu Seventh Heaven Tour In 2011, Screw released two new singles, which were later included on their fifth studio album, ''Biran'', released on February 15, 2012. The single "Deep Six" reached number 23 on the Oricon charts and number 1 on the Indies chart. The single "Brainstorm" reached number 30 on Oricon charts and number 1 on the Indies chart. Their fifth studio album was released on February 15, 2012. It immediately reached number 3 on the Indies chart. Within its first week, the album reached number 42 on the Oricon chart. Screw announced that they are to go major with the release of their new single "Xanadu", set to come out on October 17. The group will start a one-man tour, Xanadu -Seventh Heaven...- on the same day at Shibuya O-West with a tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dixanadu
''Dixanadu'' is an album released by Moi dix Mois on March 28, 2007. It contains re-recordings of "Tentation" ("Last Temptation") and "Pessimiste" ("Neo Pessimist"), originally from the album '' Dix Infernal''. Style The album features Gothic metal combined with traditional Japanese elements of song. The guitar riffs have been compared to those of Slayer. Another element are twin guitars with a tone shift of a fourth. Reception The German ''Sonic Seducer ''Sonic Seducer'' is a German music magazine that covers gothic rock, new wave, EBM and other kinds of electronic music and culture. The magazine is noted for organizing the annual M'era Luna Festival. Since its inception in 1994, the ''Sonic ...'' magazine called the album a milestone of J-Rock and the dark culture in general. The reviewer noted also that the melody lines were more international than on the band's previous releases which would suit the European audience. Track listing Versions * A limited edition c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moi Dix Mois
Moi dix Mois (lit. "Me Ten Months" in French) is a Japanese visual kei gothic metal band, founded in 2002 by Mana after Malice Mizer paused activities. The guitarist and sole songwriter has been the only constant member in a series of lineup changes, and the band's material is released on his own record label Midi:Nette. History March 19, 2002, approximately three months after Malice Mizer announced their indefinite hiatus, Mana announced the formation of his solo project, Moi dix Mois. Their first single, " Dialogue Symphonie", was released October 19 of the same year. Moi dix Mois played their first concerts outside Japan in March 2005 in Munich, Germany and Paris, France as part of their Invite to Immorality Tour. After the tour's final show on April 24, 2005 in Tokyo, singer Juka left the band. A new phase of the band began on March 1, 2006, when they released the album, '' Beyond the Gate''. This featured a new vocalist named Seth. Before the album was released, Mana indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buck-Tick
Buck-Tick (stylized as BUCK-TICK) is a Japanese rock band formed in Fujioka, Gunma in 1983. The classic lineup of lead vocalist Atsushi Sakurai, lead guitarist Hisashi Imai, rhythm guitarist Hidehiko Hoshino, bassist Yutaka Higuchi and drummer Toll Yagami lasted from 1985 until 2023. Following Sakurai's death that year, Imai and Hoshino began sharing lead vocal duties. The band has experimented with many different genres of music throughout their four decade career, including punk rock, gothic rock and industrial rock. Buck-Tick are commonly credited as one of the main founders of the visual kei movement. The band has released twenty-four studio albums and forty-four singles as of 2024, nearly all reaching the top ten and twenty positions on the Japanese Oricon charts. Buck-Tick released both their debut independent and major studio albums in 1987, and achieved breakthrough success the following year with the album '' Seventh Heaven'' (#3) and the single " Just One More K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Gates Of Utopia
''At the Gates of Utopia'' is the second studio album by the Italian symphonic black metal band Stormlord. Track listing # "Under the Samnites' Spears" – 6:50 # "I Am Legend" – 5:07 # "Xanadu (A Vision in a Dream)" – 4:21 # "And Winter Was" – 4:16 # "At the Gates of Utopia" – Instrumental – 2:25 # "The Curse of Medusa" – 6:33 # "The Burning Hope" – 6:21 # "A Sight Inwards" – 4:40 # "The Secrets of the Earth" – 6:18 Personnel *Cristiano Borchi - vocals *Pierangelo Giglioni - Guitar *Francesco Bucci - Bass *Simone Scazzocchio - keyboards *David Folchitto - drums The drum is a member of the percussion instrument, percussion group of musical instruments. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system, it is a membranophones, membranophone. Drums consist of at least one Acoustic membrane, membrane, c ... Guests * Volgar dei Xacrestani - opera vocals, narration, clean singing {{Authority control 2001 albums Stormlord (band) albums Scarlet Records ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xanadu (Olivia Newton-John And Electric Light Orchestra Song)
"Xanadu" is the title song from the soundtrack of the 1980 musical film of the same name. Written by Jeff Lynne of the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), the song is performed by British and Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John, with Lynne adding parenthetic vocals in the style of his other songs on the ''Xanadu'' soundtrack, and ELO providing the instrumentation. It was Lynne's least favourite of his own songs. Released as a single in June 1980, it reached number one in several European countries and was the band's only UK number-one single when it peaked there for two weeks in July 1980. It was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry. It also peaked at number eight on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background Sung by Newton-John as the film's main female character Kira, it peaked at number one in Austria, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, the United Kingdom and West Germany. Reception ''Billboard''′s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xanadu (soundtrack)
''Xanadu'' is the soundtrack to the 1980 musical film of the same name, featuring the Australian singer Olivia Newton-John and the British group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released in June 1980 on MCA Records in the United States and July 1980 by Jet Records in the United Kingdom. The original LP release featured on side one the songs of Newton-John, and on side two the songs of ELO. In 2008 the soundtrack album was digitally remastered as a bonus CD as part of the film's DVD release titled ''Xanadu: Magical Musical Edition''. Although the film was a critical and commercial disappointment, the soundtrack was a worldwide success and received positive reviews from music critics, earning double platinum certifications in the United States and Canada. The singles " Magic" and " Xanadu" reached number one in the United States and United Kingdom, respectively. "Magic" became Olivia's ninth Number One single in The Netherlands, while "Xanadu" topped the chart in Italy. All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xanadu (Menudo Album)
''Xanadu'' (1981) is Menudo's eighth Spanish album and the second one released in 1981 featuring René Farrait, Johnny Lozada, Ricky Meléndez, Xavier Serbiá and Miguel Cancel. Half of the songs on the album were previously featured on past albums and re-recorded with this new line up; the other half of the songs are from other English-speaking groups that were big hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s, translated into Spanish, like Queen, Kiss, Village People, ABBA, Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra The Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970 by multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood and drummer Bev Bevan. Their music is characterised by a fusion of pop and classical arrangement .... The album sold over 19,000 LPs in Peru and about a quarter of that amount in cassettes in the first month of release. Track listing Charts References Menudo (band) albums 1981 albums {{Latin-al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
