Even though I drink water like a full-grown beast these days, I was once one reluctant water drinker! I basically hated the taste of water, despite the fact that we have one of the best drinking tap waters running through our pipes here in Sweden. But I’ve recently found my way back to the waterhole after more than 30 years of dehydration and drink galloons of this vitalising liquid on daily basis! Let me let all you sceptics out there that its all true, what they say about water doing to you! I feel physically stronger and mentally alert when being hydrated. So whatever you do, don’t forget your eight glasses of water every day!
Those who are not into sci-fi cinema always confuse STAR WARS with STAR TREK and those who are into sci-fi know that most fans sooner or later have to choose side when it comes to their endorsement! Its either one or the other! You are either a STAR WARS fan or a “Trekkie” which STAR TREK fans are called! And as a STAR WARS fan I’ve always found STAR TREK to be nerdy and amateurish (pot calling the kettle black?). And through the years the conservatism of the franchise has done very little to change perceptions of the opponents. But the new trailer from the upcoming STAR TREK movie, which takes everything back to the beginning story-wise, shows and promises incredible changes in style and technology compared to everything in the franchise that has preceded it! The main difference is that this movie takes things “outside” the spaceships and stations far more often than any other Trek TV-series or movie before it. You still find those things that puts me off aesthetically, like their wardrobe and makeup, but technically I think it will make me reconsider my harsh stand against the universe of STAR TREK! We’ll see!
Its funny how life and art sometimes imitate each other! Two years ago I wrote a piece of lyrics, custom-written for a certain project which was due to different reasons never realised. The concept was made of extracts of experience retrieved from my own life and others, compiled into a context of case and coherence. You have probably heard of “sefaareshi” lyrics, well that was one of those! Though written by me for many to relate to, I didn’t necessarily relate to it myself back then! Not until now! A few days ago when I was away “serendipiting“, I found myself processing the current situation in life and putting it into words. When lines started to shape I suddenly realised that I recognised the lyrics I was writing, I had written it two years ago! I dug it up and the fact that it then, in its entirety, described my now gave me goosebumps! The piece has now been put into process and if things develop the way they are planned you will in a near future hear the result. Hopefully! I guess in this case art initially imitated life and then life in return imitated art!
Ehsan Khajeamiri recently announced that on his upcoming new album “Fasle Taaze”, he will be covering his father Hossein Khajeamiri better known as Iraj’s song “Fasle Barooni”. He intends it as a homage and celebration of the father’s decades in the business.
If you are into a melange of Mediterranean and Western spices then make sure to check out my dear friend and fellow limited-edition collector Dimitri G’s shows on the ENERGY1076.com broadcasted from Cyprus! A great guy, a great radio!
Two year ago I wrote in my blog that the Mansour-sound alike Nader Meschi’s second album “Shahye-e” is to be released. Now it has, after two years of postponing by Ershaad! I have given it a few spins and really like it, especially the songs “Omri Be Paat Neshastam” and “Daaram Fekr Mikonam”!
The man, the LEGEND, my childhood hero is coming to town! The grandmaster of ELECTRONICA, Jean Michel Jarre, is to go on tour next spring and I’m going for a refreshing experience baby!
Last time I saw the electro-maestro in action was the previous millennium, so this reunion is something of an anniversary!
And the fact that he STILL has his sidekick with him, after all these years, makes me happy like a kid before Christmas!! Tickets are bought! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, I cant waaaaaaait!!!
Mohsen Rajabpour, Arian and Benyamin’s outgoing and publicity-loving manager, says when he started in the business he couldn’t find a role-model for himself! Thats why he started to study the Western way and tradition of artist management in order to become the fair and functional manager that he is known to be today. He says that of 120 registered managers and producers in the country only 15 are active since there is no support for the private sector from the government, at the same time music academies are being closed down and POP establishment is being discriminated against by location owners! All these lead to a vacuum where the undergrounders are taking over what the legal market should be covering, Rajabpour claims.
I just returned home and this was the enchanting view from my window which met me this morning! What a welcome!!
FINALLY a white winter! Ahhhh, needless to say a long walk in that season scenery was a must! It all reminded me of one of my all-time favourite songs …
My friend Mobish once described Akon’s voice in a very quote-worthy way, he said its “so annoying yet so enjoyable”! And that pretty much sums up his artistic persona as a singer, …or is he a rapper? Well whatever he is, Akon has proved himself to be a rather smart and calculating producer. He has his fingertip on the pulse of the market and is not afraid of crossing over to whatever genre in order to manufacture HITS! Eclectic, much like Timbaland. In his brand new album “Freedom” he experiments liberally with the EURO-POP/-DANCE flavours in order to add that extra ELECTRO charm to the songs. Consequently there are several songs on the first half of the album that all possess the potential to reach number one on any international chart! Here is an excellent example of what the Akon compote tastes like, personally I’ve found myself enjoy it more than I thought I would! This song has become a favourite I keep on humming day in and day out:
The legendary Hugh Hefner has come to his senses and got rid of the three surgically enhanced American blondies in favour of the naturally endowed eastern European brunette Dasha! I salute you Hef for the wise quality-over-quantity decision, go dawg!
Hami sang a rather “shaad” and upbeat song called “Khaste Shodi” at his Fajr performance and asked the audience to let him know through their applauds whether they wish him to add this song to his future album or not! Since he has been advised by many in the business not to sing upbeat and uplifting songs, but needs the people’s help to deicide.
Another one of the many “Sex and the City: The Movie” editions I did get these past months. This one is actually BLU-RAY and comes in an exclusive steelbook packaging from Germany! Let me tell you that it was a true hassle to get my hands on this one, with a wrong item dispached at first, while the steelbook was sold out! Despite me having pre-ordered it to make sure I got it in time! Then me returning the wrong item and not getting a refund! And finally re-ordering it and getting the right edition for a higher price!lol Was it worth it? …back then it was.
Many albums released earlier this year are being repackaged and sold as Deluxe Editions, mainly Christmas-commercially! It often means a new design and some BONUS material. Here are two that I recommend:
By now even you guys in US have got acquainted with Duffy, this sweet British lass who has modernised the 60’s heartfeld music. When her album came out I was disappointed that no special edition was released! But now it has! A double-disc digipak with some new songs.
Leona Lewis is another British lass who is getting marketed in US as we speak. She reminds me of a young Mariah Carey (from the time in her life when she was married and felt that her image was too prude and her career too controlled) physically and a debuting Toni Braxton vocally/musically! Already a DIVA, got the potential to be a future SOUL queen!
My cute and tiny friend Anna just got a tattoo on her torso, which apparently is the most sensitive place to get a tattoo on! Anna happens also to be a fellow artist, so she has designed the beautiful motif herself. The monochromatic roses are incredibly feminine and sensual and despite the size looking good on Anna’s petite and tight body! It caresses and emphasise its contours sensually! The body frames the motif and they motif frames the body, as Anna herself says. I’ve written before that I’m not a fan of ink on girls, in particular the bigg ass license plate tattoos on lower backs, but dayuuuuuuum this looks sexyyy!!!
Mohsen Yeganeh recently said in an interview that there is no excuse for an artist to turn to covering and remaking! In particular remaking foreign songs into Persian, since there are notes enough to compose new pieces for performance. Yeganeh seems to have forgotten that he himself has covered a Greek song into Persian as “Cheshmaaye Khise Man”! I guess for some the standards change when the status changes!
Man I just cant stop listening (and dancing) to Jay Sean’s latest song called “Tonight”! It makes me feel guuuuuuuuuuuuuud!!! A perfect pre-party jam, to warm up to!
PS. This song is featured as BONUS along with two other new songs on the deluxe edition of his latest album “My Own Way”, which will also be released on the American market soon!
This pic was a hit last year, hehe, based on responses received! So I thought making it a recurring feature! Since Christmas is about traditions and every established foundation needs a tradition! Again, Merry Christmas my dear friends!
