Joy Formidable are a three-piece Indie Rock band from North Wales, currently located in London, England. Joy Formidable consists of Ritzy Bryan (lead vocals, guitar), Rhydian Dafydd (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Matt Thomas (drums, percussion).
Lead vocalist/guitarist Ritzy Bryan and bassist Rhydian Dafydd originally played together as part of indie rock band Tricky Nixon, which later reformed into a New Wave/post-punk band Sidecar Kisses. They regrouped on returning to Mold, Wales and formed The Joy Formidable in 2007.
Following their formation in 2007, and the digital release of the track “Cradle” in July 2008, Joy Formidable released their debut single, “Austere”, on 7″ through Another Music(Another Kitchen) Records on 18 August 2008, which was described by The Times as “dreamy indie pop” and drew Joy Formidable some attention when it featured in trailers for Channel 4’s Skins. “Austere” was followed with a second single, a limited edition double 7″ physical release of “Cradle” on Try Harder Records, on 2 February 2009. Joy Formidable released an 8-track mini album A Balloon Called Moaning as a CD/Poster package through Pure Groove Records two weeks later. In support of the record Joy Formidable appeared at several notable festivals, including Latitude Festival and the Reading and Leeds Festivals during which time Justin Stahley was replaced on the drums by Matthew Thomas. May 2009 also saw the issue of a third single, “Whirring”, on 7″ through Friends Vs Records, which was BBC Radio 2’sRadcliffe and Maconie Show’s Pick of the Week for the week of 11 May 2010, before ending 2009 Joy Formidable released a free digital-only single “Greyhounds in the Slips”, produced by and featuring ex-Mansun frontman Paul Draper and a limited edition live album entitled First You Have To Get Mad on 30 November 2009, which had been recorded at Joy Formidable headline London Garage gig two months previously.
Joy Formidable music has been described as “primal epic grunge rock à la The Breeders, Arcade Fire and Yeah Yeah Yeahs” and were citied by The Guardian as “one to watch” in 2008.
Joy Formidable also notably toured the UK with Editors and Passion Pit. On 26 June 2010, Joy Formidable supported Sir Paul McCartney at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium. The very next day, they performed an opening set on the Other Stage at the Glastonbury Festival 2010 to a sizable crowd of dedicated fans. In July Joy Formidable supported The Temper Trap on their Australian tour leg. Joy Formidable played the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2010, on the 27th and 29th respectively. They also toured as part of the 2010 NME Radar Tour, supported by Chapel Club, Flats and Wilder.
Joy Formidable’s sixth single “Popinjay” was released through iTunes Store on 21 February 2010, ahead of a physical release on 5 April 2010, to trail their full debut album “The Big Roar”, due for release in January 2011.
In support of the single and album an UK headline tour was announced by Joy Formidable in early 2011. Joy Formidable Tickets are available at at Sold Out Ticket Market.
Wicked On Broadway Tickets  The Most In Demand Tickets
By: Greg Cullen
Broadway shows in NY are very popular as the thrill and excitement offered by a live performance on Broadway is simply incomparable with other shows. Wicked on Broadway tickets are in hot demand and viewers always want to secure their seat first and then make other plans around that. They should not miss out a single opportunity to buy the tickets for this speculator show. The fantasy-filled musical has won three Tony Awards including Best Scenic Design and Best Costume Design. It is a musical hit and a true spectacle for eyes and ears. It takes a fantasy and heartfelt journey of unexpected friendship and love. The touching story and engaging characters make it one which everyone does not want to miss out. The tickets to theater can be securely bought from various online forums at great prices and within a short time frame.
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What are the ingredients of a perfect Christmas celebration? Among many other things, family, food, friends and Christmas carols! With Filipinos love for music, the most anticipated season of the year wouldnt be complete without playing traditional and contemporary songs both by local and foreign artists.
If you are looking for a new addition to your vast carol collection, you may buy a copy of the Dunkin Donuts Christmas Album. Featuring the soothing voice of Christian Bautista, the album is nothing but reminiscent of good times and fun traditions set by contemporary rendition of Christmas carols that anybody can surely relate to.
The nine-track special Dunkin Donuts Christian Bautista album under the Universal Records label is called Wonderful Christmas, a combination of popular carols, well-loved songs and a new song which Bautista himself composed in collaboration with his brother and Ito Rapadas.
It is indeed an album that is special and heartfelt which makes for a great gift idea not only for your loved ones but for yourself as well. You can easily sing along with the now most requested song, Nakaraang Pasko, an OPM piece once popularized by Kuh Ledesma. Bautistas relaxing vocals complemented well the sentimental message of the song.
Merry Munchkin, on the other hand, is upbeat and very cute, one that will surely appeal to the young-at-heart. You cant help but smile while listening to its catchy tune as it imparts message of hope and friendship.
Bautista did a good job interpreting the very popular All I Want for Christmas. The arrangement is cheerful and adorable which perfectly captures the season. Christmas Alphabet is as cute as a button and even features kids endearing participation.
Other songs included in the album are Last Christmas, The Christmas Song and Bautistas new composition, Christmas Time which captures the essence of sharing, love and hope. What A Wonderful World is also included in the album which may not be a Christmas song but gives an inspiring message that is, being thankful for the blessings and sharing selfless love.
The Christian Bautista special edition CD is part of Dunkin Donuts Christmas Promo (http://www.dunkindonutsphilippines.ph/promos-events.htm).
Simply buy one dozen of donuts and you can purchase the CD for only Php25. You may also check out Dunkin Bonbons (Php100 for a box of nine rich and creamy chocolate treat) and Christmas Desserts which a triple delight, a combination of donut, muffin and brownie (only Php25 per box).
Blu ray is the modern buzzword. Fast surpassing the popularity of DVDs, this new format has taken everything by storm. Catering to this growing need are numerous retailers, both online and offline, who are selling Blu ray movies.
If you intend to purchase blu ray movies online, then http://www.bluraydvdmovies.com is one of the best places to go. Last week I ordered a couple of movies, and I have to say I was pleasantly astonished. I was not keen at first, but I still decided to give it a go. All thanks to my friend, who suggested this web site, I can now buy blu ray movies cheap. What’s more, the purchase price tag doesn’t seem to reflect on the quality of the picture and sound, which is excellent. Although I admit, I was apprehensive, at first, when I saw the web site offer a discount of more than fifty percent on most titles; I was actually amazed at the end result. Truly affordable price!!
So, now I just have to pay $15.99 for a blu ray Two-Disc Edition of the movie Inception, against the List Price of $35.99 (a discount of 56%), or only $7.49, against a listing price of $29.99, for a Toy Story 3 blu ray (a whopping discount of 75%). In fact, I now feel disappointed at all the money that I could have saved, if I had knowledge about this web site before. Nevertheless, it is better late than never.
But it isn’t just the purchase price or quality, that serves as eye catcher, the amazing collection that they provide, is another amazing aspect. With over twenty thousand titles to choose from, you may be assured that you would never find yourself running out of choice. Not just that, these titles cover a wide range of genres; in fact almost every genre that you can possibly think of, such as Action & Adventure, African American Cinema, Animation, Anime & Manga, Art House & International, Classics, Comedy, Cult Movies, Documentary, Drama, Educational, Exercise & Fitness, Gay & Lesbian, Horror, Kids & Family, Military & War, Music Video & Concerts, Musicals & Performing Arts, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Special Interests, Sports, Television and Westerns.
So, if you are considering, as to where to purchase blu ray movies, then this online blu ray movie shop, could well be your answer, where you can easily purchase blu ray movies; that too at amazingly discounted prices.
What’s more, this web site also offers blu ray players for sale as well. So, if you are looking to buy a brand new player, then you may get it too!!
There is a reason why learning the guitar has such mass appeal. There it is, burned into your brain, the image of your favorite artist standing on stage striking a pose, with a sleek electric guitar slung low, and screaming out a chatter of unworldly, yet perfectly synchronized riffs. Its enough to make the small hairs on your arm stand at attention, and chills to run down your spine. Yes, learning the guitar has a euphoric mass appeal. There comes a point during the course of guitar lessons where the curriculum lands on power chords. Obviously, this is after some of the more basic stuff, like reading basic notation, playing simple chord progressions and melodies, learning to tune and handle the guitar correctly etc. Usually, this is the point where the student is psyched up! Things are getting fun now! However, one may ask, what is the true definition of a power chord, and what is its application?
Power chords are simply shortened versions of barre chords. They are the root note plus the 5th note of that perspective chord. They are also called 5ths, or root 5 chords. As an example, an F major barre chord would consist of barring all of the notes on the first fret with your index finger, and making an E major chord with your second, third and fourth fingers on the second and third frets. The notes of this barre chord are F C F A C F. The F note on the 6th string is the root. The C note is the fifth note of the chord, which so happens to on the third fret, 5th string. The next root note up in pitch is the F note on the 4th string third fret. So if you just play these three notes together, you have the F5 chord, or F power chord. That would be accomplished by placing your index finger on the 6th string first fret. Then place your third finger on the third fret, 5th string. Last of all, place your pinky finger on the third fret, 4th string. Play all three strings togetherand there you have it. What should be noticed is this shape you are making to create this power chord is movable, just like its counterpart barre chord. You can slide it up and down the neck and create different power chords simply by holding the shape together. Whatever note you are depressing with your index finger, which is also the first of the three notes you are playing, that is the root, and the name of the power chord you are creating.
Power chords are used extensively in modern pop, rock and metal music. They are many times used in conjunction with full standard and barre chords. The end result is the guitarist is able to control the dynamics of a song by using power chords where there needs to be more emphasis, and full chords to add color and texture.
Planning on getting married this year? Then you will have already realised just how much work the big day involves and should make yourself a check-list ticking off items as they are completed. The entertainment for you and your guests is particularly important as you want everyone to have a good time, here are just a few pointers to assist you in making your wedding day one that will go smoothly without any unforseen hitches.
Booking a professional wedding band or wedding singer is quite simple to arrange as they should have a long list of songs and tunes they can play, if there's something particular you want then don't be afraid to ask as they will be only too happy to play whatever you wish after all, it is all about you!
Some venues will have restrictions as to the type of entertainment they are allowed to have on the premises as they require certain licenses, etc. so ensure you inform them of your plans as you don't want any problems on the day. A dancing floor, space and the level of sound allowed could prevent things from going as planned, experienced bands will have experience and know the right questions to ask, so don't worry too much.
Arrange the schedule so the act has enough time before and after they play for setting up any equipment they require as the last thing you want is them carrying out a sound check whilst your guests are sitting down to eat or your best man is trying to give his speech! If you have booked a reputable band or singer and an established venue they should take over all the planning and liaise between them so you needn't concern yourself too much with the details.
Always get written confirmation of the total cost of the act you are booking and check what is included in the price so you don't get an unexpected bill at the end of the day, the quote should take into account any travel expenses and waiting around time, and the PA system and other relevant equipment.
Take the time to sit down with the singer and compile your wedding music list so it includes your favourites, after all only you know what your guests will like - the music act doesn't know anything about your tastes. An established singer will have thousands of tracks to choose from so you can tailor it to fit in with your tastes and make requests. It's traditional for the band to play the newly-weds first dance so co-ordinate with them as to what this will be so they have time beforehand to practise.
Live bands are ideal for wedding days as they offer entertainment for people of all ages to enjoy, or they can provide the background scene by creating an enjoyable atmosphere where the guests can relax and get to know each other and chat. Live bands should be relatively well-known, even if only locally, as reliable and good performers, check out their website or face book link for examples of song lists and listen to music and view videos to give you an idea of their musical style. Whether you like pop, rock, swing, disco, rap, soul, or love songs you are sure to come up with a few options that will keep you and your guests happy.
Search for wedding entertainment Cheshire, or other locations around the UK online where it's easy and convenient to book. There are plenty of experienced singers who can play the latest hits or golden-oldies depending on your preference. It's best to have a varied selection in your music list as your guests themselves will have a diverse range of tastes and ages will vary greatly.
Read through the testimonials on wedding singers websites to see how previous customers rate them and there should also be a list of venues they have played at recently. If you are interested in a particular singer then send them an enquiry via their website to check their availability and get a quote.
Ever seen concerts where the lead guitarist captivates the whole audience with his powerful performance on his guitar? To be at the center of attention for a moment and own the stage - yes - this is a dream of most if not all aspiring guitarists. Here are some tips to make that dream become reality:
Guitar solos are used in many different styles of music - rock, blues, jazz, even classical. Most of the time, solos are done by improvisation. Playing guitar solos can be a wonderful and unforgettable experience if you really prepared and ready for the challenge. Apart from that it also helps in strengthening the connection between music and the listener.
Studying some of the fundamentals can substantially help to solo the right way. First, the practice of various scales, blues, pentatonic, major, minor, etc. The more comfortable you are with these scales, the better your chances are of successfully doing a solo. Use scales in your solos. Most solos are just fundamental scales are manipulated and combined with other scales. Practice the scale forward and backward, using alternate picking. Expand your horizon by trying different ways of playing the scales.
Inject new life and emotion to using techniques such as the vibrato. While most guitarists apply this technique to a note immediately, another technique is to play the note naturally and then apply the vibrato. Bending is also another huge technique in guitar solos. Play scales and arpeggios with the double-picking style for a little uniqueness.
As the saying goes, “It's not what you play but how you play.” To learn guitar, improvisation is handy too. There are ways to approach improvisation: the vertical approach and the horizontal approach.
In the vertical approach, the guitarist has a solo after or under the current chord, while the horizontal approach, the solo is played according to the current scale.
Having and maintaining daily practice and by learning as many licks as one can in every practice is also essential to one who wants to learn guitar solo. Include renowned guitar tab played by masters because they could help improve your guitar playing skills. Continuously improve by listening to other solos and studying their styles and thinking of other ways to improve quality. Use a melodic solo in the song. Using modes including the Aeolian, Dorian and Mixolydian are useful too. These modes are have different starting notes, but contain the same notes as the key signature and the result is a great sound when all the notes fit the song melodically.
Info like this will help you learn to play solos you'll love and also how to play lead guitar
Online Radio  How to Use It to Get Your Music Fix
By: Richard A. Manfredi
What kind of music really gets your heart pumping? Do you love to rock out to the latest top 40 music? Or, do you love something a little older like 70s music? No matter what your fancy, you can find it all 24/7 with online radio!
What is online radio?
It is live streams of radio stations from around the world. With online radio, you get to listen to real radio stations through your internet connection, instead of over the air. And, online radio is always streaming so you can listen to your favorite tunes any time of the day or night!
Since online radio is made up of real radio stations from around the world, you get real DJ’s picking the music. It’s far better than listening to playlists that are randomly generated by a computer!
When you listen to online radio, it won’t be any different than if you were listening to the radio station over the air. You will get all of the same commercials, news updates, and traffic reports as the people who are listening locally. But, since your radio signal is coming over the internet, instead of over the air through an antenna, your sound quality will be much better. You won’t have to worry about static, or interference in large buildings, or during thunderstorms.
As an added benefit, online radio is completely free! You don’t have to deal with any download fees or monthly listening limits. You simply get the music you want, without any strings attached.
So, what kind of music gets played on online radio?
Absolutely everything!
Since online radio websites literally have thousands of radio stations to choose from, you can listen to anything you want! If 80’s music or 90s music makes you nostalgic for your high school days, there are plenty of 80s music and radio stations to choose from. Or, if you want to travel back in time for a Disco theme party, you can use online radio to find some great 70’s music.
But it’s not just oldie goldies. With online radio, you can also listen to more recent music. There are plenty of radio stations available that play the very latest top 40 music.
No matter what you like, you can listen to it all. Whether you’re at work, at home, or even in the car, you can listen to all of your favorite songs!
Do you want to become famous? And do you want to become famous like Justin Bieber did? Well what if I was to tell you that it’s not actually that hard to do?
Bieber may be too criticized by many but is a great example of what the marketing, social networking and other elements can do.
First Bieber began releasing their videos through YouTube, a platform that has given 5 minutes of fame to many people, but these 5 minutes stretched into years due to other internet tools… Twitter.
If we learn from the biography of Justin Bieber is that if someone wants to become famous, should begin now to put their videos (as real as possible) on YouTube, because you never know who might “accidentally” discover your talent for delight the young fans. This is exactly what has happened to Justin Bieber.
Twitter really help Bieber began to attract attention from your target market. Many marketers still do not understand the scope that is Twitter users and yet this was the platform that Justin used to engage with your audience. Justin currently offer your movie called “Never Say Never” (never say never), a type of documentary which presents the story of the singer and how he came to where he is now.
And of course had to take a perfume especially for girls called “someday” but the video is a little weird and may even get you a laugh, in two days has reached the 2 million views. A very good example is Google; that is starting to become obsessed with the pop stars. This search engine company has made a change in its marketing strategy. Last month, he joined Lady Gaga in an ad to show all the opportunities offered by the Chrome browser. Now he has done the same with Justin Bieber.
The announcement is similar to Gaga, but also shares some similarities with the recent announcement Dear Sophie, which shows a father using Chrome and other Google products to remember her daughter’s childhood.
It makes sense that Google has thought Bieber for their promotion. The young celebrity was discovered thanks to his performances uploaded to Youtube. And with it, Google manages to reach an important demographic: teenage girls.
One of his secrets: Its well-defined market.
Justin Bieber is not intended that all are his fans; he knows it would be almost impossible, yet the market for young girls have it well controlled. So it adds the elements of marketing, good use of digital tools and a well-defined market and the rest is history.
Learning music can multiply your abilities as an actor. Here are two examples from two A-listers of how they have used music in their career. Followed by showing the technique of being good a music and acting are the same.
Johnny Depp Story
The first career that Johnny Depp wanted to have was to be a musician. Actually, to this day, whenever he can have a guitar around hell bring it. Depp states that he uses his approach to music to help him in the craft of acting. He approaches a character just like he approaches learning a song. How this works is the following. In order to learn a song, you have to observe and listen to very carefully over and over again. What in the song corresponds to the movement you are going to use on your finger? What is the rhythm of the song? What is the mood of the song? Does the tempo speed up and slow down? How does the song make me feel? What personal connection do I have to the song? If you ask all of these same questions about the character you are playing you will be in pretty good shape. A large part of acting is character study, looking into yourself and looking into what the character is about. Music can help get you there.
Jennifer Lopez Story
Jennifer Lopez came and spoke to my acting class about 6 years ago. Just a refresher but J-Lo is a triple threat of acting, dance, and singing. She told our class that she would never have made it if it hadnt been for your combination of all three. She told our class very seriously. If you have any ounce of acting talent, make sure you make the most of it. By learning music, you expand the number of roles that you can play. Equally, it gets the creative and artistic juices in your mind flowing. That can only be good for you as an actor.
The music process as an acting tool
The same qualities and techniques that make a good musician also make a good actor. Nobody is a naturally good musician, it is your ability to practice, how good you are at that and how much you do it that make you a quality musician. You cant be a great musician without practice. Take that lesson into your own personal acting training. There are exercises that you can do by yourself (Strasberg sense memory) and there are exercises that you can do with a partner (Meisners repetition exercise). But the most important part about learning how to do these practicing techniques is that you are properly trained in how to do them. You cant learn it from a book, actually doing it on your own is often dangerous because you are likely to do it wrong. So you have to be properly trained to even know how to practice.
How do you get an Academy Award?
The joke for the person looking how to get to Carnegie Hall is practice, practice, practice. That is the same way of how to become a great actor. Natural ability is nothing without the ability, willingness, and discipline to practice.
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