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The Circus (band)
A circus is a traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts. Circus or The Circus may also refer to: Art and architecture * Roman circus, an open-air public space in the Roman Empire * The Circus, Bath, a structure in Bath, Somerset, England * The Circus (Seurat), ''The Circus'' (Seurat), an 1891 painting by Georges Seurat Literature * Circus (magazine), ''Circus'' (magazine), an American rock music magazine 1966–2006 * Circus (novel), ''Circus'' (novel), a 1975 novel by Alistair MacLean Film and television Film * The Circus (1928 film), ''The Circus'' (1928 film), an American film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin * Circus (1936 film), ''Circus'' (1936 film), a Soviet comedy musical directed by Grigori Aleksandrov * Circus (1939 film), ''Circus'' (1939 film), a Swedish-Danish drama film directed by George Schnéevoigt * The Circus (1943 film), ''The Circus'' (1943 film), a Mexican comedy starring Cantinflas * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus
A circus is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows that may include clowns, acrobats, trained animals, trapeze acts, musicians, dancers, hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, magicians, ventriloquists, and unicyclists as well as other object manipulation and stunt-oriented artists. The term "circus" also describes the field of performance, training, and community which has followed various formats through its 250-year modern history. Although not the inventor of the medium, Newcastle-under-Lyme born Philip Astley is credited as the father of the modern circus. In 1768, Astley, a skilled equestrian, began performing exhibitions of trick horse riding in an open field called Ha'penny Hatch on the south side of the Thames River, England. In 1770, he hired acrobats, tightrope walkers, jugglers, and a clown to fill in the pauses between the equestrian demonstrations and thus chanced on the format which was later named a "circus". Performances deve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Circus (Helluva Boss)
''Helluva Boss'' is an American adult animated web series created by Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano. It revolves around the employees of I.M.P (Immediate Murder Professionals), an imp-run assassination company in Hell, on their many different jobs. The members of I.M.P include Blitzo, the boss of the venture, along with weapons specialist Moxxie, powerhouse Millie, and receptionist hellhound Loona. With the help of an ancient book obtained from Stolas, a Goetial demon of Hell, they access the human world to complete their tasks on order from demons in Hell. The series' pilot was released on November 25, 2019, while the first episode of the first season premiered on October 31, 2020. The show is produced by SpindleHorse Toons. The show is released exclusively to Medrano's YouTube channel The show's second season premiered on July 30, 2022. On December 3, 2023, a music video entitled "Just Look My Way" featuring Stolas premiered. On April 26, 2024, a spin-off short series of ''Hel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (FictionJunction Yuuka Album)
''Circus'' is the second album of J-pop duo FictionJunction Yuuka. It was released on July 4, 2007. This album includes their last four singles and their b-sides (with the exception of "Yakusoku"), the previously ''Tsubasa Chronicle is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the Mangaka, manga artist group Clamp (manga artists), Clamp. It takes place in the same fictional universe as many of Clamp's other manga series, most notably ''xxxHolic''. The plot fo ... Future Soundscape IV'' exclusive "aikoi", as well as four brand-new songs. There are two versions of this album: the normal edition (with catalog number VICL-62426) and the limited edition (with catalog number VIZL-235). The limited edition includes a DVD with the PVs of Silly-Go-Round, Kōya Ruten and romanesque. The album debuted at #10 on the Oricon Album Charts. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Eraserheads Album)
''Circus'' is the second studio album by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads, released on November 4, 1994 through BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc. ''Circus'' received positive reviews upon its release. It eventually turned quintuple platinum with 200,000 copies sold. Its hit singles include "Kailan", " Magasin", " Alapaap" and " With a Smile". Music and lyrics Eraserheads returned to the studio to record songs for ''Circus'' in 1994, recruiting their former college professor and friend Robin Rivera as producer. They contributed “Wating” to Ishmael Bernal's 1994 film of the same name as its theme song, with actress Carmina Villarroel on guest vocals. It was later released as a bonus track for the album's CD release. The album's first single "Kailan" was originally written as part of the musical ''Manhid'', directed by Auraeus Solito while the band studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1991. A lounge version was also included in the album as a bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Chiaki Kuriyama Album)
''Circus'' (stylised as ''CIRCUS'') is the debut studio album by Japanese musician and actress Chiaki Kuriyama, which was released on March 16, 2011. Kuriyama collaborated with famous Japanese and overseas rock musicians to create the album. In January 2012, the album was re-released as a deluxe edition, featuring the single " Tsukiyo no Shōzō" and its B-side " Seishun no Matataki"" Background and development Kuriyama made her musical debut in early 2010, with the single "Ryūsei no Namida" that was used as the theme song for the anime ''Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn''. Her next two singles were also used for anime: "Kanōsei Girl" (2010) was used as the third opening theme song for '' Yorinuki Gintama-san'' and "Cold Finger Girl" as the opening theme song for '' Level E''. After "Ryūsei no Namida", Kuriyama wanted to collaborate with many of her favourite musicians. She was asked by her musical director to draw up a list of her favourite musicians, and her staff asked them if ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Circus Starring Britney Spears
The Circus Starring Britney Spears, commonly referred to as the Circus Tour, was the seventh concert tour by American entertainer Britney Spears. It was launched in support of her sixth studio album, ''Circus'' (2008). Rumors of a tour arose as early as October 2007, however, nothing was confirmed until December 2008, when the tour was officially announced, with North American and European dates revealed. The stage was composed of three rings and set in-the-round to resemble an actual circus. Fashion designers Dean and Dan Caten created the costumes. A giant cylinder screen was set above the stage to showcase videos and backdrops. Effects were provided by Solotech. Magician Ed Alonzo joined Spears during the second act. The setlist was composed generally from her albums ''In the Zone'', '' Blackout'' and ''Circus''. Spears announced she would tour Australia for the first time in June 2009. The Circus Starring Britney Spears was described as a "pop extravaganza". It was divided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Britney Spears Album)
''Circus'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Britney Spears. It was released to coincide with her 27th birthday on December 2, 2008, in the United States, by Jive Records. Transitioning from the "darker and more Urban contemporary, urban" themes of her fifth studio album ''Blackout (Britney Spears album), Blackout'' (2007), Spears wanted to make her next project "a little bit lighter". She recorded much of the album between March and September 2008, after being Britney Spears conservatorship case, involuntarily placed under a conservatorship earlier that year, following her highly publicized personal struggles in 2007. As executive producers, Larry Rudolph and Teresa LaBarbera Whites enlisted Spears' previous collaborators such as Max Martin, Bloodshy & Avant, Guy Sigsworth and Danja (record producer), Danja, as well as new ones, including Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco and Claude Kelly. Their efforts resulted in a primarily pop music, pop and dance music, dance record, whose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Argent Album)
''Circus'' is the sixth studio album of Argent, released in March 1975 by Epic (PE 33422), and distributed by CBS. It was the last album as part of their contract with CBS Records and the first after the departure of founding member/lead vocalist/guitarist Russ Ballard. New lead vocalist John Verity was added at the recommendation of Ballard (Verity's band had supported Argent during their previous tour and had impressed Ballard). The album was recorded during an intense session after the new line up of the band workshopped and practised the material written largely by Rod Argent (bassist Jim Rodford wrote "Trapeze"). Prior to this album Argent had been working with his songwriting collaborator Chris White (the duo had written songs together and separately in The Zombies) on material for the band. The band quickly followed up with a second album '' Counterpoints'' the same year (1975) for RCA Records which has yet to be officially released on CD or in digital form. The album is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Collins
Melvyn Desmond Collins (born 5 September 1947, Isle of Man) is a British saxophonist, flautist and session musician. Collins has played in several progressive rock groups, having been a member of King Crimson on two occasions (the first from 1970 to 1972 and the second from 2013 to 2021) and having played with Camel, the Alan Parsons Project, Roger Waters and Chris Squire. He has also worked in a wide variety of contexts ranging from R&B and blues rock to jazz. Career Collins was born into a family of musicians. His mother was Bebe Collins a singer while his father was Derek Collins a saxophonist and session musician who toured with Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey. Collins has worked with a large number of notable recording artists, including 10cc, Alexis Korner, Alvin Lee, Child, Clannad, Eric Clapton, Bad Company, Pino Daniele, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Roger Chapman, Marianne Faithfull, The Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, Gerry Rafferty, Tears for Fears, Go West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (rapper)
Marcus Aureli, better known by his stage name Circus, is an American rapper based in Los Angeles, California. He is a member of Shape Shifters. Career Circus released ''Gawd Bless the Faceless Cowards'', a collaborative album with producer Andre Afram Asmar, on Mush Records in 2004. Allmusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, while Exclaim! described it as "a good album that might be Circus's most accessible release to date". Discography Albums * ''Gangstahz fo Gawd'' (2002) * ''Bootlegs'' (2003) * ''Gawd Bless the Faceless Cowards'' (2004) with Andre Afram Asmar Guest appearances * Omid - "Farmers Market of the Beast" from ''Beneath the Surface'' (1998) * Three Eyed Cowz - "Broken Chain Shifters" from ''The Evil Cow Burger'' (1998) * The Mind Clouders - "Unraveling" from ''Fake It Until You Make It'' (1999) * Greenthink - "Circus Sells Lojak Doortadoor" from ''Blindfold'' (1999) * 2Mex - '' Words Knot Music'' (2000) * Daddy Kev - "This Stuff's Really Wacko" from ''Lost Ange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (French Band)
Circus is a French band established in 2012 by Calogero, Stanislas, Philippe Uminski, Elsa Fourlon and Karen Brunon. All are already established artists. Their debut self-titled album ''Circus'' was released on 5 November 2012. The songs, mostly about the circus are written by Jean-Jacques Goldman, Dominique A, Marc Lavoine and Marie Bastide. The pre-released single from the album is "Sur un fil" that was released on 18 June 2012, on radio and downloads. A big concert was also organized in in Paris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (American Band)
Circus was a Cleveland, Ohio-based power pop Power pop (also typeset as powerpop) is a subgenre of rock music and form of pop rock based on the early music of bands such as the Who, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Byrds. It typically incorporates melodic hooks, vocal harmonies, ... band active in the early- and mid-1970s. Their lone, self-titled album was released in 1973, and their single "Stop Wait & Listen" debuted at #91 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 charts on March 17 of that year. Former members * Mick Sabol - Guitars, vocals * Phil Alexander - Vocals, keyboards * Tommy Dobeck - Drums * Frank Salle - Bass guitar * Dan Hrdlicka - Guitars, vocals (1970-1973) * Craig Balzer - Guitars, vocals (1973-1975) * Bruce Balzer - Guitars, vocals (1973-1975) References {{Authority control Musical groups established in 1970 Musical groups disestablished in 1975 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
