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Zodiac (band)
The zodiac is a coordinate system of twelve "signs", based on twelve constellations used in astronomy and astrology. Zodiac may also refer to: Amusement park rides * Zodiac (ride), a ride at Thorpe Park, United Kingdom * Zodiac, a Ferris wheel#Double and triple wheels, double Ferris wheel Film * ''Zodiac-films'', a 1970s series of Danish erotic films * The Zodiac Killer (film), ''The Zodiac Killer'' (film), 1971 film about the Zodiac Killer, released while the serial murderer was still actively sending letters * ''Zodiac Rapist'' (1971), a pornographic horror film loosely based on the crimes of the Zodiac Killer * The Zodiac (film), ''The Zodiac'' (film), a 2005 film by Alexander Buckley about the Zodiac Killer * ''Curse of the Zodiac'' (2007) horror film, a loose retelling of the original murders * Zodiac (film), ''Zodiac'' (film), a 2007 film by David Fincher based on a book about the Zodiac Killer * ''Zodiac: Signs of the Apocalypse'', a 2014 Canadian science fiction disa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zodiac
The zodiac is a belt-shaped region of the sky that extends approximately 8° north and south celestial latitude of the ecliptic – the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. Within this zodiac belt appear the Moon and the brightest planets, along their orbital planes. The zodiac is divided along the ecliptic into 12 equal parts, called " signs", each occupying 30° of celestial longitude. These signs roughly correspond to the astronomical constellations with the following modern names: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. The signs have been used to determine the time of the year by identifying each sign with the days of the year the Sun is in the respective sign. In Western astrology, and formerly astronomy, the time of each sign is associated with different attributes. The zodiacal system and its angular measurement in 360 sexagesimal degree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zodiac (Latvian Band)
Zodiac (, ) was a Latvian space disco band active in the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic between 1980 and 1992. The band was extremely popular in the Soviet Union and has been credited by critics as the Soviet answer to the French band Space who were popular at the time. Biography Zodiac was formed by Jānis Lūsēns, then studying composition at the Latvian State Conservatory in Riga (now Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music). The other four members of the group were also students of various faculties of the same conservatory. Zodiac's first vinyl record ''Disco Alliance'' (, ) was released in 1980 on the monopolist Melodiya label, during the band members' studentship. The album was produced by Aleksandrs Grīva, the father of band member Zane Grīva. The music featured a lot of then-unusual synthesized sounds and effects together with more conventional euro disco elements. The second album ''Music in the Universe'' () released two years later was much inspired by a meet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macabre (band)
Macabre is an American extreme metal band from Chicago.Birchmeier, JasonMacabre Biography, AllMusic. Retrieved April 1, 2015 Since their formation in 1985, the band has featured the same three members with no lineup changes. The group's style blends thrash metal, death metal, and grindcore (sometimes with nursery rhymes and folk melodies). Lyrically, Macabre have a strong focus on serial killers, mass murderers and humorous elements. The group is currently signed to Nuclear Blast. Influences Macabre's music was strongly influenced by US and UK hardcore, grindcore, and death metal acts that ranged from Venom (band) , Venom, The Accüsed, Suicidal Tendencies, and Cryptic Slaughter to Possessed (band), Possessed and Napalm Death. Macabre's Black comedy, dark sense of humor alienated casual metal listeners, however, it helped to gain a small cult following. Band members * Nefarious (Charles Lescewicz) – bass, vocals * Dennis the Menace (Dennis Ritchie) – drums * Corporate Deat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God Is An Astronaut (album)
''God Is an Astronaut'' is a self-titled studio album by Irish post-rock band God Is an Astronaut. It was released digitally on November 1, 2008. It was released on CD on November 8, 2008, through Revive Records. It was released on vinyl LP by Morningrise Records and in Japan, with bonus live tracks, in 2009. The album was mastered by Tim Young at Metropolis Mastering in London and produced by the band. In December 2008, American webzine '' Somewhere Cold'' voted ''God Is an Astronaut'' Album of the Year in their "2008 Somewhere Cold Awards Hall of Fame." Critical reception AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ... wrote that "the melodies at the heart of these tunes are romantic and often darkly sentimental, but they are delivered in a Wall of Sound of loud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melvins
Melvins (sometimes the Melvins) are an American rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington. Their early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. Primarily a trio, they have also performed as a quartet, with either two drummers or two bassists. Since 1984, vocalist and guitarist Buzz Osborne and drummer Dale Crover have been constant members. History Early years (1983–1987) The Melvins were formed in early 1983 by Buzz Osborne (guitar, vocals), Matt Lukin (bass), and Mike Dillard (drums) who all went to Montesano Jr./Sr. High School in Montesano, Washington. The band was named after a supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, where Osborne also worked as a clerk; "Melvin" was disliked by other employees, and the band's members felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name. In the beginning, they played Jimi Hendrix and Who covers, and also began playing fast hardcore punk. Dillard left the band in 1984 and was replaced by local drummer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberta Kelly
Roberta Kelly (born November 23, 1942) is an American disco and urban contemporary gospel singer who scored three hits on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Songs, Hot Dance Music/Club Play record chart, chart between 1976 and 1978. Her most successful US hit single, "Trouble-Maker (song), Trouble-Maker", spent two weeks at No. 1. From 1975 until 1983, she also performed as a backing vocalist with Thelma Houston and on a number of Donna Summer albums. Career Kelly grew up in Los Angeles, California. In August 1972, during the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, Olympic Games, she traveled to Munich, West Germany to pursue her dreams of becoming a singer. Prior to releases in the US through composer Giorgio Moroder's Oasis Records, Oasis record label during the 1970s, Kelly recorded a single in Germany entitled "Kung Fu Is Back Again" (1974), released on Atlantic Records, Atlantic and produced by the songwriter-producer Pete Bellotte alongside Moroder. In 1974, Kell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamelot
Kamelot is an American power metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed by Thomas Youngblood in 1987. The Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album '' Siége Perilous'', and shared songwriting credit with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011. On June 22, 2012, Youngblood announced on their website that their new vocalist would be the Swedish singer Tommy Karevik, who was first featured on Kamelot's album '' Silverthorn'' as the main vocalist, co-songwriter, and lyricist. , Kamelot has released thirteen studio albums, three live albums, two live DVDs and twenty music videos. History 1987–1997: Early years, ''Eternity'' and ''Dominion'' The band was formed in Florida in 1987 by guitarist Thomas Youngblood, with Richard Warner on drums, Rob Beck on vocals and Dirk Van Tilborg on bass and keyboards, as "Camelot". This name was originally suggested by Youngblood's mother, since she loved John F. Kennedy. In 1988 they recorded the song "Breaking The Silence", co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Leslie
Anthony Ryan Leslie (born September 25, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Working predominantly in contemporary R&B and hip hop, he has released six studio albums and written songs for artists including Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Diddy, Fabolous, LL Cool J, Kanye West and Usher, among others. Leslie is credited with discovering R&B singer Cassie in 2004, who signed to his NextSelection record label in a joint-venture with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records two years later. Leslie wrote and produced her 2006 debut single " Me & U", which peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); he did so on the entirety of her eponymous debut studio album (2006). In his own recording career, Leslie signed with Universal Motown Records to release his self-titled debut studio album (2009), which was met with moderate critical and com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richie Havens
Richard Pierce Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk music, folk, soul music, soul (both of which he frequently cover song, covered), and rhythm and blues. He had a rhythmic guitar style (often in open tunings). He was the opening act at Woodstock, sang many jingles for television commercials, and was also the voice of the GeoSafari toys. Early life Born in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, New York (state), New York, Havens was the oldest of nine children. He was of Native American (Piegan Blackfeet, Blackfoot) descent on his father's side and of the British West Indies on his mother's. His grandfather was Blackfoot of the Montana/South Dakota area. Havens's grandfather and great-uncle joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, moved to New York City thereafter, and settled on the Shinnecock Reservation on Long Island. Havens's grandfather married, then moved to Brooklyn. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israel In The Eurovision Song Contest 1992
Israel was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 with the song "", composed by Kobi Oshrat, with lyrics by Ehud Manor, and performed by Dafna Dekel. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), selected its entry for the contest through 1992. Before Eurovision 1992 This Israeli broadcaster, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), held a national final to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, to be held in Malmö, Sweden. IBA held the national final on 28 March 1992 at its television studios in Jerusalem, hosted by Ronnie Yoval and Noam Aviram. 12 songs competed, with the winner being decided through the votes of 7 regional juries. The winner was Dafna Dekel with the song "", composed by Kobi Oshrat with lyrics by Ehud Manor. At Eurovision Dekel performed 3rd on the night of the final, following and preceding . She received 85 points, placing 6th in a field of 23. Israel was one of the two countries that did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Sounds
''The Zodiac: Cosmic Sounds'' is a 1967 collaborative concept album on the theme of the signs of the Zodiac. It was issued by Elektra Records in and featured early use of the Moog synthesizer by Paul Beaver, with music written by Mort Garson, words by Jacques Wilson, and narration by Cyrus Faryar. Instrumentation was provided by members of the Wrecking Crew studio collective. It has been variously described as "a wonderful period piece" and "apt to inspire more giggle fits than stoned, pull-the-shades-down reveries". Concept The idea began in 1967 with Jac Holzman, the head of Elektra Records, which had just gained major success with The Doors' debut album. Holzman had the initial concept for the album, and hired Alex Hassilev, a member of The Limeliters, to produce it. Hassilev in turn brought in Mort Garson, with whom he had just formed a production company, to write the music. Hassilev and Garson had planned to do a series of concept albums following ''Cosmic Sounds''. Gar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zodiac (soundtrack)
''Zodiac'' is a 2007 American mystery thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by James Vanderbilt, based on the nonfiction books by Robert Graysmith: ''Zodiac'' (1986) and ''Zodiac Unmasked'' (2002). It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr., with Anthony Edwards, Brian Cox, Elias Koteas, Donal Logue, John Carroll Lynch, Chloë Sevigny, Philip Baker Hall, and Dermot Mulroney in supporting roles. The film tells the story of the manhunt for the Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area during the late 1960s and early 1970s, taunting police with letters, bloodstained clothing, and ciphers mailed to newspapers. The case remains one of the United States' most infamous unsolved crimes. Fincher, Vanderbilt, and producer Bradley J. Fischer spent 18 months conducting their own investigation and research into the Zodiac murders. Fincher employed the digital Thomson Viper FilmStream Camera to photograph most of the film an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
