Post by Talon Karrde on May 4, 2018 12:52:00 GMT -5
What's New At G-POP.net:
Chappaquiddick - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack for the film about the Chappaquiddick incident involving Ted Kennedy and a fatal car crash.
Excerpt: "When I was in high school, I wrote a paper analyzing the events surrounding a car crash that took place in July of 1969 involving Senator Ted Kennedy and a young woman named Mary Jo Kopechne...In 2017, a new film was released based on the events surrounding the Chappaquiddick incident called, aptly, Chappaquiddick...I recently had an opportunity to review the movie score..."
Kismet - Melissa Minners reviews the Original Lincoln Center Cast Recording of the musical.
Excerpt: "Based on a 1911 play by Edward Knoblick, Kismet is a musical that takes place in Baghdad. It features a poet (Alfred Drake), who assumes the guise of a local beggar named Hajj and manages to talk his way out of trouble on numerous occasions, and his daughter (Lee Venora) who meets and falls in love with the Caliph (Richard Banke)....In April 2016, Masterworks Broadway released the 1965 Lincoln Center Cast Recording of Kismet on CD and mp3..."
3 Generations - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a film in which three generations of family members learn something about unconditional love and acceptance.
Excerpt: "The score of 3 Generations features an enjoyable score consisting of electric guitars and keys (a piano sound with an echoey style). The score is dramatically sobering at points (Ray Shaves Head) and quirky at others (Shoe Rescue)..."
Rebel in the Rye - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a film about the young J.D. Salinger and the events that influenced his writing.
Excerpt: "...The piano and string driven main score of Rebel in the Rye is dramatic and quite beautiful, but McCreary wasn’t all about setting the emotional mood of the film. He also wanted to bring us a sense of the times, incorporating jazz and swing into the soundtrack with some incredibly fun tracks..."
Criminal - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of an action film starring Kevin Costner.
Excerpt: "...The Criminal Soundtrack features an adrenaline-pumping synth score. My favorite track is the Madsonik Remix of Criminal, which features heavy percussion mixed with electric and electronic sound. This track is pure action and you just know that the scene this is used in is fast paced and hardcore..."
war Machine - Melissa Minners reviews the Netflix original film starring Brad Pitt as a general trying to figure out how to win the war in Afghanistan.
Excerpt: "...The musical score of War Machine was created by the composing team of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis...The soundtrack also contains some rather psychedelic music by Hans-Joachim Roedelius, a German experimental, ambient and electronic musician..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of April 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.
Chappaquiddick - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack for the film about the Chappaquiddick incident involving Ted Kennedy and a fatal car crash.
Excerpt: "When I was in high school, I wrote a paper analyzing the events surrounding a car crash that took place in July of 1969 involving Senator Ted Kennedy and a young woman named Mary Jo Kopechne...In 2017, a new film was released based on the events surrounding the Chappaquiddick incident called, aptly, Chappaquiddick...I recently had an opportunity to review the movie score..."
Kismet - Melissa Minners reviews the Original Lincoln Center Cast Recording of the musical.
Excerpt: "Based on a 1911 play by Edward Knoblick, Kismet is a musical that takes place in Baghdad. It features a poet (Alfred Drake), who assumes the guise of a local beggar named Hajj and manages to talk his way out of trouble on numerous occasions, and his daughter (Lee Venora) who meets and falls in love with the Caliph (Richard Banke)....In April 2016, Masterworks Broadway released the 1965 Lincoln Center Cast Recording of Kismet on CD and mp3..."
3 Generations - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a film in which three generations of family members learn something about unconditional love and acceptance.
Excerpt: "The score of 3 Generations features an enjoyable score consisting of electric guitars and keys (a piano sound with an echoey style). The score is dramatically sobering at points (Ray Shaves Head) and quirky at others (Shoe Rescue)..."
Rebel in the Rye - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of a film about the young J.D. Salinger and the events that influenced his writing.
Excerpt: "...The piano and string driven main score of Rebel in the Rye is dramatic and quite beautiful, but McCreary wasn’t all about setting the emotional mood of the film. He also wanted to bring us a sense of the times, incorporating jazz and swing into the soundtrack with some incredibly fun tracks..."
Criminal - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of an action film starring Kevin Costner.
Excerpt: "...The Criminal Soundtrack features an adrenaline-pumping synth score. My favorite track is the Madsonik Remix of Criminal, which features heavy percussion mixed with electric and electronic sound. This track is pure action and you just know that the scene this is used in is fast paced and hardcore..."
war Machine - Melissa Minners reviews the Netflix original film starring Brad Pitt as a general trying to figure out how to win the war in Afghanistan.
Excerpt: "...The musical score of War Machine was created by the composing team of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis...The soundtrack also contains some rather psychedelic music by Hans-Joachim Roedelius, a German experimental, ambient and electronic musician..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of April 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.