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Ahn Trio
The Ahn Trio is a classical piano trio composed of three sisters: Angella (violin), Lucia (piano), and Maria (cello) Ahn; Lucia and Maria are twins. Born in Seoul, Korea, they moved to New York City in 1981, and began their training at the Juilliard School. The sisters formed a trio while they were earning their master's degrees at Juilliard. The Ahn Trio is known for its performance of new classical music, genre-crossing programming, and collaborations with other artists. Media recognition The trio achieved widespread recognition in the United States in 1987, when ''Time'' magazine featured them in a cover story about Asian-American "Whiz Kids". Since then, the trio has appeared in magazines multiple times, acknowledging that they seek to "get in the mainstream magazines as classical artists" in order to promote classical music's image. In 2003, they were selected by ''People'' magazine as three of the "50 Most Beautiful People" and have been featured in ''Vogue'', '' GQ,'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classical Music
Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be #Relationship to other music traditions, distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" can also be applied to List of classical and art music traditions, non-Western art musics. Classical music is often characterized by formality and complexity in its musical form and Harmony, harmonic organization, particularly with the use of polyphony. Since at least the ninth century, it has been primarily a written tradition, spawning a sophisticated music notation, notational system, as well as accompanying literature in music analysis, analytical, music criticism, critical, Music history, historiographical, musicology, musicological and Philosophy of music, philosophical practices. A foundational component of Western culture, classical music is frequently seen from the perspective of individual or com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, comprising vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the counterculture of the 1960s, era's counterculture. The band took its name from the title of the English writer Aldous Huxley's book ''The Doors of Perception'', itself a reference to a quote by the English poet William Blake. After signing with Elektra Records in 1966, the Doors with Morrison recorded and released six studio albums in five years, some of which are generally considered among the greatest of all time, including their debut ''The Doors (album), The Doors'' (1967), ''Strange Days (The Doors album), Strange Days'' (1967), and ''L.A. Woman'' (1971). Dubbed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TED (conference)
TED Conferences, LLC (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an American-Canadian non-profit media organization that posts international talks online for free distribution under the slogan "Ideas Change Everything" (previously "Ideas Worth Spreading"). It was founded by Richard Saul Wurman and Harry Marks (broadcast designer), Harry Marks in February 1984 as a technology conference, in which Mickey Schulhof gave a demo of the compact disc that was invented in October 1982. Its main conference has been held annually since 1990. It covers almost all topics—from science to business to list of global issues, global issues—in more than 100 languages. TED's early emphasis was on technology and design, consistent with its Silicon Valley origins. It later broadened to include scientific, cultural, political, humanitarian, and academic topics. It has been curated by Chris Anderson (entrepreneur), Chris Anderson, a British-American businessman, through the non-profit TED Foundation sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delain
Delain is a Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 2002 by former Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Westerholt, intending for the band to be solely a project. Singer Charlotte Wessels was invited to join in 2005. In February 2021, the members parted ways while Westerholt stated he would continue the band as a solo project. In June 2021, Westerholt announced that there would be a new lineup involving former and new members, with Diana Leah later being announced as the new lead vocalist in August 2022. As of 2025, Delain have released seven studio albums, three EPs, one live album and nineteen music videos. History 2002–2010: Early years, ''Lucidity'' and ''April Rain'' In 2002, Westerholt formed Delain, after he was forced to leave Within Temptation due to Pfeiffer's disease. The name of the band came from the "Kingdom of Delain" in Stephen King's novel, '' The Eyes of the Dragon''. In the same year, they independently released the demo ''Amenity''. After the demo, West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Rain
''April Rain'' is the second studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Delain. It was released in the Benelux on 20 March 2009 and was released internationally on 30 March 2009 by Roadrunner Records. It was released in Australia on 10 April 2009. History Martijn Westerholt, founder of Delain, originally did not intend Delain to be a live band. But after the success of debut album '' Lucidity'' a live band was created which recorded the album ''April Rain''. While Delain's previous album '' Lucidity'' featured many guest appearances, this album has only two: Maria Ahn, cellist from the Ahn Trio and Finnish singer Marko Hietala, who was featured on multiple tracks of ''Lucidity'' as well. "Virtue and Vice" is the only song on ''April Rain'' containing death growls performed by guitarist Ronald Landa, who also contributes clean vocals on "Invidia". Demo versions of "Stay Forever" and "Start Swimming" were already played live by Delain in 2007 and 2008. In November 2008, a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superdrive
SuperDrive is the product name for a floppy disk drive and later an optical disc drive made and marketed by Apple Inc. The name was initially used for what Apple called their high-density floppy disk drive, and later for the internal CD and DVD drive integrated with Apple computers. Though Apple no longer manufactures computers that feature built-in SuperDrives, the name is still used when referring to Apple's external CD and DVD drive accessory (pictured). Floppy disk drive The term was first used by Apple Computer in 1988 to refer to their 1.44 MB 3.5 inch floppy drive. This replaced the older 800 KB floppy drive that had been standard in the Macintosh up to then, but remained compatible in that it could continue to read and write both 800 KB (double-sided) and 400 KB (single-sided) floppy disks, as well as the newer high-density floppies. This drive was also capable of reading and writing MS-DOS formatted disks and FAT12 file formats, using PC E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Spooky
Paul Dennis Miller (born September 6, 1970), known professionally as DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid, is an American Electronic music, electronic and experimental hip hop musician whose work is often called by critics "illbient" or "trip hop". He is a turntablist, record producer, philosopher, and author. He borrowed his stage name from the character The Subliminal Kid in the novel ''Nova Express'' by William S. Burroughs. Having studied philosophy and French literature at Bowdoin College, he has become a professor of Music Mediated Art at the European Graduate School and is the executive editor of ''Origin'' magazine. Career Spooky began writing science fiction and formed a collective called Soundlab with several other artists. In the mid-1990s, Spooky began recording a series of singles and EPs. His debut LP was ''Songs of a Dead Dreamer (album), Songs of a Dead Dreamer''. Spooky contributed to the AIDS benefit albums ''Offbeat: A Red Hot Soundtrip'' (1996) and ''Onda Sonor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susie Suh
Susie Suh is an American singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Early life and education Born in Los Angeles, Susie Suh sang in a choir for the L.A.-based KTE TV station when she was a child, performing Korean folk songs and American pop and children's songs. She attended a boarding school in New England, where she self-released a six-track EP. As a college student, she continued performing and eventually drew the attention of Charles Koppelman and Don Rubin. She graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in English Literature. Career After auditioning for major label executives, she signed with Sony's Epic Records. Her debut album, '' Susie Suh'', was produced by Glen Ballard and released in 2005. Five songs from that album were used on the TV series '' One Tree Hill'', among them "Recognition", "All I Want," and "Light on My Shoulder". "Shell", also from this self-titled release, co-written by Ballard, was featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Adams
Bryan Guy Adams (born November 5, 1959) is a British and Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and photographer. He is estimated to have sold between 75 million and more than 100 million album, records and Single (music), singles worldwide, placing him on the list of best-selling music artists. Adams was the most played artist on Canadian radio in the 2010s and has had 25 top-15 singles in Canada and over a dozen in the US, UK, and Australia. Adams released his Bryan Adams (album), eponymous debut album when he was 20 years of age. He rose to fame in North America with the 1983 top ten album ''Cuts Like a Knife''; the album featured its title track and the ballad "Straight from the Heart (Bryan Adams song), Straight from the Heart", which became his first US top-ten hit. His 1984 Canadian and US number one album, ''Reckless (Bryan Adams album), Reckless'' became the first album by a Canadian to be certified diamond in Canada and made him a global star with si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Unplugged
''MTV Unplugged'' is an American television series on MTV. It showcases recorded live performances of popular music artists playing acoustic instrument, acoustic or "unplugged" variations of songs. The show aired regularly from 1989 to 1999. From 2000 to 2009, it aired less frequently and was usually billed as ''MTV Unplugged No. 2.0''. Since 2009, ''MTV Unplugged'' specials have aired occasionally, sometimes through online or Paid subscription, subscription only. Episodes and specials have tended to showcase one artist or group, playing a combination of their hit songs and covers. Many of the artists who appeared on the show in the 1990s released their ''Unplugged'' session as an album, and some of these albums were commercial and critical hits. Eric Clapton's ''Unplugged (Eric Clapton album), Unplugged'' (1992) sold 26 million copies worldwide and became the best-selling live album of all time. Albums such as Mariah Carey's ''MTV Unplugged (Mariah Carey EP), MTV Unplugged'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parsons Dance Company
Parsons Dance is a contemporary dance company founded in 1985 by choreographer David Parsons and lighting designer Howell Binkley that tours nationally and internationally and includes an annual season in New York City, its base. History Parsons Dance was founded on July 17, 1985, by David Parsons and Howell Binkley. The company consists of nine full-time dancers. It maintains a repertory of more than 80 works, 20 featuring commissioned original scores by composers and musicians including Dave Matthews, Michael Gordon, Milton Nascimento, John Mackey and Phil Woods. Parsons Dance has collaborated with many other artists, including Julie Taymor, William Ivey Long, Annie Leibovitz, Donna Karan and Alex Katz. Since its founding, the company has performed in more than 445 cities, 30 countries, and 5 continents. In addition to performances, Parsons Dance also provides various education and outreach programs, workshops, post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tata Bojs
Tata Bojs is a Czech pop rock band, formed in 1988 by bass-player Mardoša and drummer/singer Milan Cais. The band plays electronic pop music. The band is famous for its creative lyrics and word play. The current line-up of the band includes guitarist Vladimír Bár, producer Dušan Neuwerth on guitar and Matěj Belko on piano and keyboards. The band won the award for Best Group at the 2004 Anděl Awards. Discography Albums *1991 Šagali Šagáli *1995 Ladovo album *1997 Jaro/Divnosti *1997 Ukončete nás *1998 Nekonečná stanice *2000 Futuretro *2001 Termixes *2002 Biorytmy *2002 Attention! *2003 Šagalí léta 89-97 *2004 Nanoalbum *2007 Kluci kde ste? *2008 smetana (with Ahn Trio) *2011 Ležatá osmička (∞) *2013 Hity a city *2015 A/B *2017 Tata Bojs & SOČR Live *2020 Jedna nula DVD *2005 Nanotour *2012 Ležatá Letná Books *2004 Nanobook Awards ;Anděl Awards The Anděl Awards () is a Czech music award ceremony organized by the Cze ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
