NEVER LET ME GO (2010) - Rachel Portman - Soundtrack Score Suite

Few films are more irritating than those that use a completely unexplained and unsubstantiated science fiction premise to pursue a narrowly focused dramatic narrative. Mark Romanek's 2010 arthouse film Never Let Me Go, based on the acclaimed Kazuo Ishiguru novel, is a tearjerker no doubt, slowly and solemnly following the doomed lives of a trio of youngsters grown from test tubes for the single purpose of serving as organ donors. There exists in society a sub-class of such youth that are harvested and eventually (and prematurely) put to death as part of a widely accepted organ replacement program that devalues the people being used within it. Complications arise when the most progressive school raising these laboratory children yields three people in a troubled love triangle, forcing society to deal with the possibility (surprise, surprise!) that these youths actually can love and have souls. In its limited initial release, Never Let Me Go was praised for tackling this premise, but many critics admitted that it's a bit too heavily introspective for its own good. The blinding problem with this otherwise compelling story is the total disregard of any addressing of the larger civil rights issues that would never allow such a public practice to exist in today's world. It's one thing to postulate that society will have degraded enough by Bladerunner to accept replicated people with an artificially limited lifespan, but for Never Let Me Go to suggest that an entire class of essentially slaves to the rest of humanity (and ones as attractive as Kiera Knightley, Carey Mulligan, and Andrew Garfield, for that matter) would be generally accepted in the 1960's and beyond is ludicrous. Regardless of America's degrading social mores, the country still has too much empathy to allow an entire class of children, whether grown in tubes or not, to be brainwashed and harvested in such a morbid fashion. Too many questions abound to make Never Let Me Go a viable film, but for those who can suspend logic for a few hours, it's powerfully acted melodrama made complete (no pun intended for those familiar with the concept) by Rachel Portman's equally depressing score. Once considered the mainstream queen of romantic music, replacing both John Barry and Georges Delerue for a short time in the 1990's, Portman has limited her composing schedule in the 2000's as she raises her family. Her musical output in recent years has been reduced to predictable assignments of her choice, usually dealing with deeply developed female characters in a dramatic setting. In this regard, nothing about what she writes for Never Let Me Go should surprise anyone. Since her work for Infamous in 2006, Portman's next five scores have all resided snugly in her stylistic comfort zone, none really as much so as Never Let Me Go. There is nothing new to be heard here, and it could be argued quite effectively that the film's dulling sense of gloom, largely maintained by extremely slow pacing, is only exacerbated by Portman's contribution. The ensemble is the composer's usual, beginning with strings and layering piano, harp, flute, clarinet, and oboe. Satisfying additions are solo violin and cello, obviously addressing societal alienation. The tone of the score is always harmonic and rooted in respective beauty, only touching upon grim atmosphere in a few cues late. The structures are repetitive and simplistic. Three themes exist, led by Portman's usual, lovely string idea similar in its flow to so many of her past efforts but still attractive none the less. The first two themes are the selling point of the score on album, and they occupy the first six cues almost exclusively. This dozen or so minutes of early material makes for an extremely and undemanding Portman listening experience, during which the highlights are the various solos. The clarinet and oboe performances in "To the Cottages" and especially "Madame is Coming" are classic Portman.

Mantovani And His Orchestra - And I Love You So

lost in love - Air Supply

The music belongs to the rightful owner. Lyrics I realize the best part of love is the thinnest slice And it don't count for much But I'm not letting go I believe there's still much to believe in So lift your eyes if you feel you can Reach for a star and I'll show you a plan I figured it out What I needed was someone to show me You know you can't fool me I've been loving you too long It started so easy You want to carry on (carry on) Lost in love and I don't know much Was I thinking aloud and fell out of touch? But I'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted So lift your eyes if you feel you can (feel you can) Reach for a star and I'll show you a plan (show you a plan) I figured it out What I needed was someone to show me (oh, oh-oh) You know you can't fool me I've been loving you too long (I've been loving you too long) It started so easy You want to carry on (carry on) Lost in love and I don't know much Was I thinking aloud and fell out of touch? But I'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted You know you can't fool me I've been loving you too long It started so easy You want to carry on (on, carry on) Lost in love and I don't know much Was I thinking aloud and fell out of touch? But I'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted Now I'm lost (lost in love and I don't know much) Lost in love (was thinking aloud and fell out of touch) Lost in love (but I'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted) Lost in love Now I'm lost (lost in love and I don't know much) I'm lost in love (was thinking aloud and fell out of touch) I'm lost in love (but I'm back on my feet and eager to be what you wanted) Lost in love

Paco Park Presents: Puso ng Kundiman, Serenades from a String Quartet and Sopranos

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

Apr 24, 2023 03:18 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• The concert, brought to you by the Department of Tourism, the National Parks Development Committee, and Sound Experience Manila, features Sopranos Sherine Koa and Isabela Madero; and String Quartet Monching Carpio, Adrik Cristobal, Patrick Roxas, and Iqui Vinculado.

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Paco Park presents : Puso ng Kundiman

In celebration of National Heritage Month, music lovers are in for a musical treat with 'Paco Park Presents: Puso ng Kundiman,' a free concert open to everyone, happening on May 5, 6 p.m, in Paco Park.

The concert, brought to you by the Department of Tourism, the National Parks Development Committee, and Sound Experience Manila, features Sopranos Sherine Koa and Isabela Madero; and String Quartet Monching Carpio, Adrik Cristobal, Patrick Roxas, and Iqui Vinculado.

As a showcase and a celebration of our rich and vibrant Filipino culture, "Puso ng Kundiman" seeks to portray the best of Filipino Kundiman songs. Kundiman is a classic and undying form of Filipino expression and emotion, a genre that has survived our national hardships, and a bearer of our culture’s memories and identity. Artistically relevant and integrally inseparable from our history, Kundiman is characterized by its rhythmic patterns and its melodious serenading progression.

Audience members can expect an enchanting evening filled with music that is uniquely Filipino. The performers will bring to life the emotions and stories embedded in each song through their soulful and heartfelt performances. To offer their talents are two renowned sopranos, Sherine Koa and Isabela Madero. Ms. Koa has an extensive and broad history in music, particularly in Opera, receiving several awards both in local and international levels such as the Most Outstanding Senior Classical Voice Performer at the VAYA International Music Festival, Canada last 2021, among many others. Ms. Madero, not to be remiss, is acclaimed in her own right, receiving the first place in the Tokyo International Youth Music Competition, among, as well, many other awards and recognitions.

The guitar Quartet is composed of four accomplished classical guitarists, each with their unique style and impressive achievements. Comprised of Ramoncito Carpio, the overall director of the Manila Guitar Festival, Angelica Vinculado, the first female graduate in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, Patrick Roxas, lecturer for Strings and Chamber Music at the UP College of Music, and Adrik Cristobal, a former active member of the Philippines Guitar Orchestra and first placer of the NAMCYA National Guitar Competition (2022), the group is poised to perform our revered Kundiman songs with the grace and elegance one can expect from such a dynamic and illustrious cast.

Don't miss 'Puso ng Kundiman' to be hosted by Ms. Lara Atienza at the historic Paco Park on May 5 starting at 6 p.m. See you there!

OPM icons predict young artists who will rule music

 

BY ROBERT REQUINTINA

Apr 25, 2023 11:13 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Produced by Echo Jham Entertainment Production in cooperation with Soroptimist, The Class of OPM is a one-of-a-kind concert featuring classic hits and the greatest music of these OPM greats that span generations of music playlists, which will be held at The Theater at Solaire on May 3.

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THE CLASS OF OPM. From left: Buboy Garrovillo, and Jim Paredes, of the APO Hiking Society; Dulce, Marco Sison, and Rey Valera

The APO Hiking Society composed of Jim Paredes, Buboy Garrovillo (minus the late Danny Javier), Rey Valera, Marco Sison, and Dulce ruled the local music scene in the 70s and 80s with their hit songs, albums, and awards - but who among the young original Pilipino music (OPM) artists will continue to grow?

During a media conference for their upcoming show "The Class Act of OPM" held at Gerry's Grill Restaurant in Quezon City recently, OPM legends revealed some of the new artists who are ready to rise to their level and shared their thoughts about what it takes to be successful in the local music scene.

"Actually seryosohin ninyo yung career ninyo para tumagal kayo. Yung iba kasing artist nagpapa-pogi lang. Yung iba one-hit wonder artist. And then yung popularity nila pumupunta lang sa ulo nila at napunta sila sa ibang karera," said Buboy of APO.

(Actually, take your career seriously so you can last. Others are just like artists who are just showing off. Others are one-hit-wonder artists. And then their popularity just goes to their heads and they end up in other careers.)

Buboy added: "Pero pag talagang artist ka na gusto mong kumanta at gusto mong gumawa ng kanta, pag gusto mong magperform sa entablado, kapag serious ka roon, I think magtatagal ka. I think sa mga younger ones, makikita na ninyo kung sino yung mga artist na ganun. Yun ang mga tatagal."

(But if you're really an artist who wants to sing and make a song, if you want to perform on stage, if you're serious about it, I think you'll last a long time. I think among the younger ones, you'll see who the artists are like that. Those are the ones that last.)

Jim Paredes commented: "Yung may devotion at may dedication sa craft, I think that's very important. Tama si Buboy, social media can make you so flashy and attractive. But you know may life span yun eh. But you have to do something like reinvent yourself. I'm betting on Moira. Si Morrissette. Sino pa ba? I actually don't listen to new music."

(Those who have devotion and dedication to the craft, I think that's very important. Buboy is right, social media can make you so flashy and attractive. But you know it has a lifespan. But you have to do something like reinvent yourself. I 'm betting on Moira. Morrissette. Who else? I actually don't listen to new music.)

"I think Christian Bautista. At saka in your lifetime, hindi ka lang singer sa entablado. You join theater. Sasali ka rin sa mga play. Talagang palalawaking mo rin ang career mo," Buboy also said.

(I think Christian Bautista. Besides also, in your lifetime, you are not only a singer on stage. You should join the theater. You will also participate in plays. You must also expand your career.)

Jim cited the dangers of the preset crop of artists. "Ang pinaka-danger talaga ngayon sa mga new artist ay madali kang makilala at madali ka rin makalimutan. Kasi the competition is so stiff. In our time, slow but sure ang pagsikat ng mga artist. But the new kids, after their first hit, challenge na yun."

(The most dangerous thing with new artists today is that you are easily recognized and easily forgotten. Because the competition is so stiff. In our time, the rise of artists is slow but sure. But the new kids, after their first hit, that's a challenge.)

Rey Valera said: "Puwede kang sumikat...umikot ka lang ng isang beses ilagay mo sa TikTok. Pero pagkatapos nun, ano'ng gagawim mo uli? Ano ang kasunod? Unless i-develop mo ang sarili mo at gagawa ka ng iba. Gagawa ka ng kanta. Gagawa ka nag paraan to up the ante."

(You can become famous...just go around once and put it on TikTok. But after that, what will you do again? What's next? Unless you develop yourself and do something else. You write a song. You will make a way to up the ante.)

"Let's face it! Ang new artists ngayon hindi lang singer at songwriter. Content provider din sila. Ganun ang challenge nila ngayon. Yung content namin matagal na naming nagawa kaya hanggang ngayon ginagamit pa nila," added Jim.

(Let's face it! Today's new artists are not just singers and songwriters. They are also content providers. That's their challenge now. We've been making our content for a long time, so they're still using it.)

Marco encouraged young artists to be consistent about their work.

"Madali na mahirap ngayon. Madali because of social media. As an artist mahirap maging consistent. Sa Pilipinas uso ang love songs. But you can't go wrong with love songs. Yung mga bata sa ngayon, naririnig nila yung kanta mo, and when they grow old, na appreciate nila yung kanta mo. May kasama rin na swerte," said the "Make Believe" singer.

(It's both easy and hard these days. It's easy because of social media. As an artist, it's hard to be consistent. In the Philippines, love songs are the trend. But you can't go wrong with love songs. The kids nowadays, when they hear your song, and when they grow old, they appreciate your song. There is also luck involved.)

Asia's Timeless Diva Dulce, the only rose among the thorns in the upcoming show, said that she's honored to be part of the show.

"Ang saya talaga kasi fan nila ako. Ayoko talagang may masayang na moment na hindi mo sila pinakikinggan. Sikat yung mga songs nila and then marinig mo lang silang kumakanta ng life, sa akin iba ang value nun. Kaya excited sa show na ito," she said.

(It's really fun because I'm their fan. I don't want to miss a moment listening to them. Their songs are famous and then you just hear them perform live, to me that's a different value. So I'm excited about this show.)

Dulce added: "I don't have that many hit songs, but I got active in the movies and teleserye. Pero outside showbiz, I do outreach programs in the provinces. And these things naman don't come out in social media. Nagagalingan ako kay Bituin Escalante. Magaling at maganda ang boses. Nakikita ko sa kanya ang isang artist na walang compromise." (I like Bituin Escalante. She's good and she has a beautiful voice. I see her as an artist without compromise.)

Produced by Echo Jham Entertainment Production in cooperation with Soroptimist, The Class of OPM is a one-of-a-kind concert featuring classic hits and the greatest music of these OPM greats that span generations of music playlists, which will be held at The Theater at Solaire on May 3.

Adding excitement to this OPM star-studded evening are special guests Andrea Gutierrez, Elisha, and VR Caballero.

The Class of OPM is a fund-raising event of the Soroptimist International of the Americas Philippines Region for the poor.

Priced at P3,000 for SVIP; P2,000 (Patron), and P1,000 (Balcony). Tickets are available at Solare Box Office at http://www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 0932-404-9551 for ticket reservations.

Paul McCartney Finale - The Long And Winding Road / Hey Jude (Live 8 2005)

Paul McCartney leading the finale at Live 8 in London's Hyde Park on the 2nd July, 2005. Organised by Sir Bob Geldof and The Band Aid Trust to raise money to fight poverty around the world, the event was viewed by around 2 billion people.

Carpenters, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Superstar

4,645,077 views Jan 11, 2019

Arranged, conducted, and produced by Richard Carpenter, ‘Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’ is out now: https://UMe.lnk.to/CarpentersOrchestr... 'Carpenters With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra' pairs Carpenters' original vocal and instrumental tracks with new orchestral arrangements by Richard Carpenter, conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios 🎤🎻 Music video by The Carpenters, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing Superstar. © 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Taken from Concert For George)

57,777,097 views Jan 26, 2018

Music video by Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton performing While My Guitar Gently Weeps. (C) 2018 Oops Publishing, Limited Under exclusive license to Craft Recordings, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.

Why should you listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"? - Betsy Schwarm

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-should-... Light, bright, and cheerful, "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi is some of the most familiar of all early 18th century music, featured in numerous films and television commercials. But what is its significance, and why does it sound that way? Betsy Schwarm uncovers the underlying narrative of this musical masterpiece. Lesson by Betsy Schwarm, animation by Compote Collective.

What ALL GREAT Composers Had in COMMON

What I learned after studying HUNDREDS of scores! This trait that is shared amongst the greatest composers...will help you appreciate the genius behind these composers' music and also level up your performances!

Bread, Make It With You, (The Best of Bread) with lyrics

Classical Music Is NOT Boring | Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Mozart...

Hi, here there is the very best of classical music era in a playlist with the greatest composers of all time such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, Wagner, Grieg and many more. Top beautiful piano, violin, orchestral, symphonic and choral masterpieces all in one mix. Enjoy it!!! ------------------- Welcome to The Classical Music We love classical music as well as relaxing instrumental music so some years ago we decided to create this channel where you can find the best videos of well-known pieces of classical piano, violin and orchestral music combined with nature sounds and visuals in a unique way. We made original and educative videos from musical compositions performed by our musician partners which we transform to make them more suitable and attractive to the average viewer. This results in videos that are perfectly suitable to focus on studying, reading, working and improving your concentration and memorization while listening to the greatest composers of all times such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and many more. We hope you enjoy them! Classical Music Is NOT Boring | Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Mozart...

Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicates final ‘Phantom of the Opera’ on Broadway to his late son

Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicates final 'Phantom of the Opera' performance on Broadway to his late son, Nicholas. Picture: Alamy

By Maddy Shaw Roberts

 

The musical theatre composer bid farewell to Broadway’s longest-running show after 35 years and 13,981 performances.

Andrew Lloyd Webber dedicated the final Broadway performance of his musical The Phantom of the Opera to his son Nicholas, who died of cancer last month aged 43.

After 35 years and 13,981 shows that made it the longest-running show in Broadway history, Phantom took its final bow on Sunday evening at the Majestic Theatre in New York City.

“I hope you won’t mind if I dedicate this performance to my son, Nick,” Lloyd Webber told theatregoers.

Turning to soprano Sarah Brightman, who was formerly married to Lloyd Webber, he recalled: “When Nick was a little boy, he heard some of this music and he loved it.”

“Yes, he did,” Brightman responded. “When Andrew was writing it, he was right there. So his soul is with us. Nick, we love you very much.”

Lloyd Webber announced his son’s death on 25 March. In his statement, he said he was “shattered” by the news.

'Phantom' takes its final bow on Broadway on 16 April. Picture: Alamy

In September 2022, it was announced that Phantom would have its final curtain call in 2023. By November, it had been given a two-month extension after an encouraging spike in ticket sales.

Eventually on Sunday 16 April, the cast took their final bow in an emotional last performance. Emilie Kouatchou, the first Black actress to play Christine full time on Broadway, received a mid-show standing ovation for her sublime rendition of ‘Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again’.  

Throughout the performance, iconic pieces of décor including the Phantom’s boat, entered the stage to the sound of cheers and whistles from the audience. Watch below as the chandelier rose for the final time...

To date, the show has won seven Tony Awards, including best musical.

Throughout its 35-year run, the production has employed a total of around 6,500 people, including 400 actors.

Brightman added on the night that she doesn’t “feel it’s the end” for the popular musical, hinting at its return to Broadway in the future.

Freddie Aguilar — Anak [Official Lyric Video with Chords]

25,994,369 views Feb 28, 2015

Lyric video of the song "Anak" as recorded by Freddie Aguilar. A Pinoy folk-rock classic, "Anak," was a big hit in the Philippines in the 70's after winning the Metropop songwriting tilt and eventually became a phenomenal hit around the world and made a star out of singer-songwriter Freddie Aguilar. Recorded a couple of times and sung in many languages (German, Japanese, English etc..)) "Anak" can now be heard as theme music in the 2015 movie "Gangnam Blues" starring Korean movie star Lee Min Ho. Lyric video includes basic guitar chord guides. LYRICS: No'ng isilang ka sa mundong ito Laking tuwa ng magulang mo At ang kamay nila ang 'yong ilaw At ang nanay at tatay mo'y 'Di malaman ang gagawin Minamasdan pati pagtulog mo At sa gabi'y napupuyat ang iyong nanay Sa pagtimpla ng gatas mo At sa umaga nama'y kalong ka Ng iyong amang tuwang-tuwa sa iyo Ngayon nga ay malaki ka na Ang nais mo'y maging malaya 'Di man sila payag, walang magagawa Ikaw nga ay biglang nagbago Naging matigas ang iyong ulo At ang payo nila'y sinuway mo 'Di mo man lang inisip na Ang kanilang ginagawa'y para sa iyo 'Pagkat ang nais mo'y masunod ang layaw mo 'Di mo sila pinapansin Nagdaan pa ang mga araw At ang landas mo'y naligaw Ikaw ay nalulong sa masamang bisyo At ang una mong nilapitan Ang iyong inang lumuluha At ang tanong, "Anak, ba't ka nagkaganyan?" At ang iyong mga mata'y biglang lumuha Nang 'di mo napapansin Pagsisisi ang sa isip mo't Nalaman mong ika'y nagkamali Pagsisisi ang sa isip mo't Nalaman mong ika'y nagkamali Pagsisisi ang sa isip mo't Nalaman mong ika'y nagkamali

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