Feels like I’m getting older.. I’m not afraid

about Chess and its recordings

There are two recordings of Chess that stand above all others, and -as mat366 in youtube remarks- “where the true art of this show lies”: first of all the Original Concept Album – which is what we usually mean when referring to the Original London Cast of Chess. It is in this recording that you can find the complete (and best) orchestral version of the Chess theme. An extraordinary orchestral piece performed in this album strongly and passionately, being the only full version. In all other recordings there is either one shorter version or two seperate shorter version. And then of course comes the amazing Complete Cast Album, which is the best recording of Chess as a whole. Now the Bway production failed.. why? think..

What did they except when they decided to change the story and make it a happy end for the American?? It was bound to fail because of that.. considering also the fact that story and plot were never a strong part of Chess. It is the music however that makes it one of the most thrilling musical theatre experiences. I still consider it to be the best musical score, far distinguished from Evita or Miss Saigon. Kristina Fran Duvemala came to confirm this special talent of the two Bs from ABBA. Now just think, would Kristina survive Bway or West End? Possibly not. And I prefer it this way. Cats or Les Mis have been running for ages, true. But in terms of music, their scores are almost indifferent when compared with Chess or Kristina.

I feel so sad I missed Chess in Concert in London two weeks ago.

questioning is thinking

oh but you lied

You said you want me that was just a lie
You said you love me that was just a lie

All i needed was someone who could keep me warm at night
You tried it baby but it didn’t work
and now i know this is gonna be the end

oh but you lied

You said you need me that was just a lie
You said the truth once that was just a lie

All i needed was someone who could keep me warm at night
You tried it baby but it didn’t work
and now i know this is gonna be the end

oh but you lied

Japan – France : 1 – 0

Japanese cover of the famous Comment Te Dire Adieu from the group Le 3/Le Tre ! Fresh, cool and pop!

goodnight Kemal.. this world will never change

Kemal
music by Manos Hadjidakis | original Greek lyrics by Nikos Gatsos
a new version by Raining Pleasure

This is the story of foolish Prince Bass Fiddle and wise Jerry Kemal.

As you remember, last time, the Prince was found without a dime on the Ponce Valdez while Jerry watched from a tree…

In the land of Ali Baba near the Sea of Babalee,
Lived a man who played the zither with a pronoun on his knee.
He would dance among the fuzzy trees and bring the birds to life
And his name was Prince Bass Fiddle and he loved his ugly wife.

He would sing the songs of Lutvee in his very special way
And he puffed tea with his lumpy head and sleep all night and day.
With his turban and his leicester faced the thieves of Germany
But beware great Prince Bass Fiddle, you´ll be hanging from a tree.

Fifty days and nights they waited for a sign from old Ratan
To pretend to wear the colours of the Emperor Charlie Chan.
So they strolled into the forest with a song and energy
To find bay leaves in the cauldron of the mad witch Betty Lee.

Came the answer from a leaf top that was found upon the ground
“Only time and Prince Bass Fiddle will repair your bellies round.
Search the highlands search the lowlands, cruise the Sea of Babalee,
But remember that your children need the food from filigree.”

Then one day in Abalone came a messenger to say
That onion-head Bass Fiddle broke in half no more to play.
Will we lose our land of Lutvee to the bearded men of Cleaves?
Only miracles can save us and some tricks inside our sleeves.

From the sky there was an answer to the question of the plebes
“You will meet a tall dark stranger wearing black and blue cannives.
Who is Lucy, who is Nestor? We should only be there now.
Why it’s Aphrodite Milton and his keeper Prince Kemal.

Goodnight Kemal.. this world will never change, goodnight..

Björk @ Belfast

how am I going to forget you?

the video clip from the song  como te voy a olvidar  (= how am I going to forget you?)

Los Angeles Azules is a mexican popular band of the 90s.. well.. you can see that from the video.. lolipop

get ready!!

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Two movies that we’ve all been longing for! (come on, admit it!!)

returning to childhood 2