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Higher Ground (nightclub)
Higher Ground may refer to: Military tactics * High ground, an area of elevated terrain Film and television * ''Higher Ground'' (film), a 2011 drama starring Vera Farmiga * ''Higher Ground'' (TV series), a 2000 Canadian drama/adventure series * ''Higher Ground'', a 1988 TV movie starring John Denver Music Albums * ''Higher Ground'' (Barbra Streisand album), 1997 * ''Higher Ground'' (Joan Kennedy album), 1992 * ''Higher Ground'' (John Denver album), 1989 * ''Higher Ground'' (Johnny Hammond album), 1973 * ''Higher Ground'' (Tammy Wynette album), 1987 * ''Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert'' (album), 2005 * ''Higher Ground'', a 2002 album by The Blind Boys of Alabama * ''Higher Ground'', a 2007 album by David Tipper * ''Higher Ground'', a 1988 album by Vernessa Mitchell Songs * "Higher Ground" (Idde Schultz song), English-language version of "Högre mark", 1995 * "Higher Ground" (Jennifer Rush song), 1989 * "Higher Ground" (Rasmussen song), represented ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Ground
High ground is an area of elevated terrain, which can be useful in combat. The military importance of the high ground has been recognized for over 2,000 years, citing early examples from China and other early-dynastic cultures who regularly engaged in territorial/power struggles. Later incorporated to be advantageous in architectural designs such as castles and fortresses which included towers and walls designed to provide structural advantages for positions of troops and weaponry which could be thrown or fired from above. History In Sun Tzu's ''The Art of War'', military leaders are advised to take high ground and let the enemy try to attack from a lower position. Fighting from an elevated position is said to be easier for a number of tactical reasons. Holding the high ground offers an elevated vantage point with a wide field of view, enabling surveillance of the surrounding landscape, in contrast to valleys which offer a limited field of view. General Ji Ling of the late East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher Ground (Jennifer Rush Song)
"Higher Ground" is a song recorded by Jennifer Rush for her 1989 album, ''Wings of Desire''. It was written by Ken Cummings and Mark Blatt, and produced by Phil Ramone. "Higher Ground" was released as the first single from ''Wings of Desire'' in December 1989. Later, the song was recorded in French by Mario Pelchat and Celine Dion for Pelchat's 1993 album. This version was released as a promotional single in Canada. Jennifer Rush version The song is a panegyric in which Rush praises her partner for loving her and explains that should (s)he ever need assistance, she will be "standing on higher ground" and will look after him. Released as the first single from ''Wings of Desire'', "Higher Ground" peaked at number 30 in Austria, number 54 in Germany and number 98 in the United Kingdom. To promote the single, a music video was released which features Rush singing and dancing. Rush performed the song on ''Peter's Popshow''. According to the liner notes of her next album, '' The Power ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher Ground Productions
Higher Ground Productions, also known simply as Higher Ground, is an American production company founded in 2018 by former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. History In May 2018, the Obamas launched Higher Ground Productions by signing a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce scripted and unscripted film and television projects, with the goal of the company to lift up diverse voices in the entertainment industry. Michelle Obama stated "I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire us, to make us think differently about the world around us, and to help us open our minds and hearts to others." In February 2019, Priya Swaminathan, Tonia Davis, and Qadriyyah “Q” Shamsid-Deen joined the company, with Swaminathan and Davis serving as co-heads, and Shamsid-Deen serving as a creative executive. On June 6, 2019, Spotify announced a partnership with Higher Ground to produce Spotify-exclusive podcasts. The first podcast under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher Ground (support Group)
Higher Ground is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Royal Oak, Michigan providing a support group for people living with HIV/AIDS in Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. The organization was founded by 2002 by Rick Henning, who received a " Spirit of Detroit Award" from the Detroit City Council in 2007, in part for his work on Higher Ground. Support activities The organization offers many support services to persons living with HIV-AIDS. Monday night discussion This is the primary function of the organization. It opens with a guided meditation, afterward everyone is encouraged to participate in discussion and to assist each other in the resolution of personal challenges. Topics of discussion often include new diagnosis, status disclosure, friends/family/workplace, doctor relationships, medication choices, dating/relationships, economic/insurance conflicts and long term challenges. Guest speakers Featured almost monthly they coincide with a member potluck dinner. Previous speake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TNGHT (EP)
''TNGHT'' is the self-titled debut extended play of the duo TNGHT, the collaboration of producers Hudson Mohawke and Lunice. Recorded in a London studio in a couple of nights, it was released on the labels Warp and LuckyMe on July 23, 2012. ''TNGHT'' received critical acclaim. It landed on numerous year-end lists of publications including ''Pitchfork Media''. It was also on the American '' Billboard'' charts, debuting at number 180 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Background Lunice and Hudson Mohawke first met each other in 2008, when the former asked the latter to perform at a show for his Turbo Crunk crew. After a small number of years of the two focusing on their respective solo careers, Lunice decided he should produce much simpler music instead of being "all over the place, trying to push how weird I could get, but the more I continued, the more I wanted to compress and refine my style to a point of, like, 'What if I just made a song out of one snare?' It's natural: After you've ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Qat Collection
''The Qat Collection'' is the debut studio album by Welsh DJ Sasha. It was released on 23 August 1994 through Deconstruction Records. The album features co-production from Tom Frederikse and was released with two singles: "Magic" and "Higher Ground", both featuring vocals from Sam Mollison. Upon release, the album charted on the UK Albums Chart, reaching position 56. Later in 1994, an extended revision of the album was released, titled ''The Qat Collection Version 2''. Background The release's classification as an album has been disputed. In a review of Sasha's second studio album, ''Airdrawndagger'', Paul Cooper from ''Pitchfork'' stated "don't call it an album nor an EP" in reference to ''The Qat Collection''. In a 2005 review of Armin van Buuren's second studio album, '' Shivers'', BBC Music reviewer Jack Smith noted that "we'll discount 2003's '' 76'' an Buuren's debutas that would be like saying Sasha's first full-length album was ''The Qat Collection''". Dorian Lynskey f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Moment Apart
''A Moment Apart'' is the third studio album by the American electronic music duo Odesza, released on 8 September 2017 through Counter, Ninja Tune and the duo's own label, Foreign Family Collective. It is the duo's first album in three years after their second album, '' In Return,'' and the first released through Foreign Family Collective. The album was teased in March 2016 through social media. Afterwards, the singles "Line of Sight" and "Late Night" were released in April 2017 as the lead singles. Following the album's announcement in June, "Meridian" and "Corners of the Earth" were released as the third and fourth singles. "Higher Ground", the fifth single, was released in July and "Across The Room", the sixth and final single, was released in October. The album features contributions from Leon Bridges, Kelsey Bulkin, The Chamanas, Mansionair, Sasha Alex Sloan, Regina Spektor, Naomi Wild, WYNNE and RY X. The album received positive reviews from critics, with praise tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frequency (video Game)
''Frequency'' is a music video game developed by Harmonix and published by SCEA. It is the first major release from Harmonix. It was released in November 2001. A sequel, ''Amplitude'', was released in 2003. Gameplay In the game, a player portrays a virtual avatar called a "FreQ", and travels down an octagonal tunnel, with each wall containing a musical track. These tracks contain sequences of notes. As the player hits buttons corresponding to the note placement on the track, the "sonic energy" from within is released and the music plays. If the player plays two measures of the track without any errors, the track is "captured" and the music plays automatically until the next pre-determined section of the song. All songs featured in the game are edited for ease of play. Some tracks are bonus tracks and only open up when all notes are played, allowing the user to pick up "freestyle" points. Powerups are available which allow the immediate capturing of the track or the doubling of po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Far From The Sun
''Far from the Sun'' is the sixth studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis. It was the first album to feature drummer Jan Rechberger since 1994's ''Tales from the Thousand Lakes'', replacing Pekka Kasari who had quit the band to spend more time with his family. It was their last album to feature Pasi Koskinen on vocals. The American release is packaged in a slipcase and features five bonus tracks and a video for "Evil Inside". The song, "Darkrooms" is also a bonus track for the Japanese edition. The album was re-released in Europe in 2008 by Nuclear Blast. This new version includes all the bonus tracks that were previously only available on the American version and also has new artwork. Track listing Notes # Acoustic # Music video Personnel Amorphis *Amorphis – all music ** Pasi Koskinen − vocals, lyrics ** Esa Holopainen − lead guitar ** Tomi Koivusaari Tomi Koivusaari (born 11 April 1973) is the current rhythm guitarist and former vocalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher Ground (Martin Garrix Song)
"Higher Ground" is a song recorded by Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix, featuring Swedish singer and songwriter John Martin. The song was released on the former's birthday, 14 May 2020. Background Garrix played it during his live stream from his home in Amsterdam Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 907,976 within the city proper, 1,558,755 in the urban ar .... ‘Higher Ground’ described the story of going through hard times but finding your way back up and eventually feeling happy and alive again. Music video The video was uploaded on May 14, 2020, which was made with the help of fans from all over the world. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{authority control 2020 songs 2020 singles Martin Garrix songs John Martin (singer) songs Stmpd Rcrds singles Songs written by Martin Garrix Songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher Ground (UB40 Song)
"Higher Ground" is a song written and performed by English reggae band UB40. It was released in August 1993 as the second single from their 10th album, '' Promises and Lies'' (1993). It reached the top 10 in Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Critical reception Alan Jones from ''Music Week'' gave the song four out of five, writing, "Given the daunting task of following the number one success of " I Can't Help Falling in Love with You", "Higher Ground" is a brave try. A bright but old-fashioned reggae song — no ragga Raggamuffin music, usually abbreviated as ragga, is a subgenre of dancehall and reggae music. The instrumentals primarily consist of electronic music. Similar to hip hop, sampling often serves a prominent role in raggamuffin music. Wayne Sm ... influences here — it bounds along and quickly engrains itself on the subconscious. Not a number one but sure to reach the Top 10." Track listings * CD maxi and 12-inch single # " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder Song)
"Higher Ground" is a funk song written by Stevie Wonder which first appeared on his 1973 album '' Innervisions''. The song reached number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number 1 on the US Hot R&B Singles chart. Wonder wrote and recorded the song in a three-hour burst of creativity in May 1973. The album version of the song contains an extra verse and runs 30 seconds longer than the single version. The unique wah-wah clavinet sound in the song was achieved with a Mu-Tron III envelope filter pedal. The bass line is provided by a Moog synthesizer and using overdubs, Wonder played all instruments on the track, including drums and percussion. The song was released in the UK but achieved only modest success, reaching number 29 in the UK Singles Chart. Subject The song lyrics address the issue of reincarnation. Wonder commented, when interviewed by ''The New York Times'': I would like to believe in reincarnation. I would like to believe that there is another life. I think that s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |