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Lior Attar
Lior Attar, better known simply as Lior, is an independent Australian singer-songwriter based in Melbourne. He is best known for his 2005 debut studio album ''Autumn Flow'', which featured singles such as "Daniel", the title track and his signature song "This Old Love". Early life and education Lior was born in Rishon LeZion, Israel and he and his family moved to Sydney when he was 10. They made their first Australian home in Lane Cove, and Lior studied at Killara High School and the University of New South Wales. Career 2000–2007: Early EP, ''Autumn Flow'' and ''Doorways of My Mind'' In 2000, Lior released his debut extended play ''The Soul Suicide EP''. In October 2004, Lior recorded his debut studio album '' Autumn Flow''. He sent it to a number of record labels but failed to secure a deal, and released the album independently, late in 2004. In 2015, Lior recalled the first time he heard a song of his on the radio station, Triple J; "I'd just done the so-called tour to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion ( , "First to Zion") is a city in Israel, located along the central Israeli coastal plain south of Tel Aviv. It is part of the Gush Dan metropolitan area. Founded in 1882 by Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire who were part of the First Aliyah, it was the first settlement founded in Israel by the New Yishuv and the second Jewish farm settlement established in Ottoman Syria in the 19th century, after Petah Tikva. As of 2017, it was the fourth-largest city in Israel, with a population of . The city is a member of Forum 15, which is an association of fiscally autonomous cities in Israel that do not depend on national balancing or development grants. Etymology The name Rishon LeZion is derived from a verse from the Tanakh: "First to Zion are they, and I shall give herald to Jerusalem" ( Isaiah 41:27) and literally translates as "First to Zion". History Ottoman period (1882–1900) Rishon LeZion was founded on 31 July 1882, by ten Hovevei Zion pione ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Award For Best Independent Release
The ARIA Music Award for Best Independent Release, is an award presented at the annual ARIA Music Awards, which recognises "the many achievements of Aussie artists across all music genres", since 1987. It is handed out by the Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade association representing the Australian recording industry which was established in the 1970s by six major record companies, EMI, Festival Records (Australia), Festival, Sony Music ... (ARIA), an organisation whose aim is "to advance the interests of the Australian record industry." Winners and nominees In the following table, the winner is highlighted in a separate colour, and in boldface; the nominees are those that are not highlighted or in boldface. Winners are only provided where reliable sources do not mention of nominees. References External linksThe ARIA Awards Official website {{ARIA music awards I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giggle And Hoot
''Giggle and Hoot'' is an Australian children's television "wrap-around" program block that aired on the ABC Kids channel. The series was produced from 2009 to 2019, with the final episodes airing in 2020, and depicted the adventures of Jimmy Giggle (played by Jimmy Rees) and his best friend, Hoot the Owl (played by Damian Wagland). It also aired on ABC from 2009 to 2011. In later seasons, they were joined by a second owl called Hootabelle (played by Jemma Armstrong) along with other friends and their toys. Characters Jimmy Giggle In the program, Jimmy Giggle is shown to enjoy mending objects and a talent for creating new things out of everyday items; for instance, he used a bath to make a bed, and the walls of his house were sewn and buttoned together. He also has a magic button that he relies on which never works. A dinosaur named ''Giggleosaurus'' is Jimmy Giggle's favourite toy. He plays several musical instruments, including the ukulele, double bass, baritone sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue Performing arts center, performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings, and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and completed by an Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall (architect), Peter Hall, the building was formally opened by Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1973, 16 years after Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. The Government of New South Wales, led by the Premier of New South Wales, premier, Joseph Cahill, authorised work to begin in 1958 with Utzon directing construction. The government's decision to build Utzon's design is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed, including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's ultimate resignation. The building and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburgh Festival
__NOTOC__ This is a list of Arts festival, arts and cultural festivals regularly taking place in Edinburgh, Scotland. The city has become known for its festivals since the establishment in 1947 of the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which runs alongside it. The latter is the largest event of its kind in the world. The term ''Edinburgh Festival'' is commonly used, but there is no single festival; the various festivals are put on by separate, unrelated organisations. However they are widely regarded as part of the same event, particularly the various festivals that take place simultaneously in August each year. The term ''Edinburgh Festival'' is often used to refer more specifically to the Fringe, being the largest of the festivals; or sometimes to the International Festival, being the original "official" arts festival. Within the industry, people refer to all the festivals collectively as the ''Edinburgh Festivals'' (plural). The festivals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 2008
The 22nd annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) took place on 19 October 2008. The nominees for all categories were announced on 10 September, while the winners of the Artisan Awards were announced on the same day. Awards and nominations ''Final nominees are shown in plain, with winners in bold.'' ARIA Awards Album of the Year *The Presets – '' Apocalypso'' ** Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu – '' Gurrumul'' ** Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – '' Rattlin' Bones'' ** Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – '' Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!'' **The Living End – ''White Noise'' Single of the Year * Gabriella Cilmi – " Sweet About Me" ** Faker – " This Heart Attack" ** Sam Sparro – " Black and Gold" **The Living End – "White Noise" **The Presets – " My People" Best Male Artist *Nick Cave – '' Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!'' ** Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu – '' Gurrumul'' ** Paul Kelly – ''To Her Door (live) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA
In music, an aria (, ; : , ; ''arias'' in common usage; diminutive form: arietta, ; : ariette; in English simply air (music), air) is a self-contained piece for one voice, with or without instrument (music), instrumental or orchestral accompaniment, normally part of a larger work. The typical context for arias is opera, but vocal arias also feature in oratorios and cantatas, or they can be stand-alone concert arias. The term was originally used to refer to any expressive melody, usually, but not always, performed by a singer. Etymology The Italian term ''aria'', which derives from the Greek ἀήρ and Latin ''aer'' (air), first appeared in relation to music in the 14th century when it simply signified a manner or style of singing or playing. By the end of the 16th century, the term 'aria' refers to an instrumental form (cf. Santino Garsi da Parma lute works, ('Aria del Gran Duca'). By the early 16th century, it was in common use as meaning a simple setting of strophe, strophi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corner Of An Endless Road
''Corner of an Endless Road'' is the second studio album by Australian independent singer-songwriter, Lior. The album was released in February 2008 and peaked at number 13 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2008, the album was nominated for Best Independent Release and Best Blues & Roots Album. Reception JB HiFi reviewer said "The songs on Lior's second album ''Corner of an Endless Road'' are intensely personal and candid. They represent landmarks in the emotional journey throughout the last two years of Lior's career and life. Lior worked closely with producer François Tétaz at matching the emotional range of the songs with musical choices that intimately represent who he is, as a musician and a person.... ''Corner of an Endless Road'' is a true representation of Lior's musical landscape." Bernard Zuel from Sydney Morning Herald said the songs are "pretty low key (with) the main component being pop with a decidedly late '60s-early '70s Paul McCartney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Award For Best Blues And Roots Album
In music, an aria (, ; : , ; ''arias'' in common usage; diminutive form: arietta, ; : ariette; in English simply air) is a self-contained piece for one voice, with or without instrumental or orchestral accompaniment, normally part of a larger work. The typical context for arias is opera, but vocal arias also feature in oratorios and cantatas, or they can be stand-alone concert arias. The term was originally used to refer to any expressive melody, usually, but not always, performed by a singer. Etymology The Italian term ''aria'', which derives from the Greek ἀήρ and Latin ''aer'' (air), first appeared in relation to music in the 14th century when it simply signified a manner or style of singing or playing. By the end of the 16th century, the term 'aria' refers to an instrumental form (cf. Santino Garsi da Parma lute works, ('Aria del Gran Duca'). By the early 16th century, it was in common use as meaning a simple setting of strophic poetry; melodic madrigals, free of comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 2006
The 20th annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) were held on 29 October 2006 at the Acer Arena at the Sydney Olympic Park complex. Presenters on the night included James Mathison, Johnny Knoxville, Jesse McCartney and John Mayer. Axle Whitehead controversy '' Video Hits'' host Axle Whitehead exposed himself and simulated masturbation on an ARIA trophy as the winners of the awards for Highest Selling Single and Highest Selling Album made their way to the stage in front of an audience of up to 10,000. The incident was edited from the telecast of the awards. Whitehead announced three days after the awards that he had resigned from Network Ten. Awards and nominations ''Winners are highlighted in ''bold'', other final nominees shown in plain.'' ARIA Awards *Album of the Year **Bernard Fanning – '' Tea and Sympathy'' ***Augie March – '' Moo, You Bloody Choir'' ***Eskimo Joe – '' Black Fingernai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doorways Of My Mind
''Doorways of My Mind'' (subtitled ''Live at NSC'') is the first live album by Australian singer-songwriter Lior. The album was recorded at the Northcote Social Club during the ''Autumn Flow'' album tour in November 2005. The album was released in February 2006. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2006 The 20th annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) were held on 29 October 2006 at the Acer Arena at the Sydney Olympic Park complex. Presenters on the night includ ..., the album was nominated for two awards; Best Blues & Roots Album and Best Independent Release. Track listing # "Daniel" – 3:59 # "Sitting with a Stranger" – 4:25 # "Gypsy Girl" – 3:12 # "Grey Ocean" – 4:53 # "Building Ships" – 4:41 # "Autumn Flow" – 4:47 # "Bedouin Song" – 3:32 # "Diego & the Village Girl" – 5:12 # "Avinu Malkeinu" – 1:34 # "Burying Chances" – 5:58 # "This Old Love" – 4:28 Personnel * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade association representing the Australian recording industry which was established in the 1970s by six major record companies, EMI, Festival Records (Australia), Festival, Sony Music, CBS, Bertelsmann Music Group, RCA, Warner Music Group, WEA and PolyGram, Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) which was formed in 1956. It oversees the collection, administration and distribution of music licences and royalties. The association has more than 190 members, including small labels typically run by one to five people, medium size organisations and very large companies with international affiliates. ARIA is administered by a board of directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small. History In 1956, the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) was formed by Australia's major record companies. It was replaced in the 1970s by the Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
