Half Pint lands deal with Universal Music
The News Review:
- Half Pint lands deal with Universal Music
- Slightly Stoopid to rock out Theatre with ‘party music’
- Finally Kids’ Music That’s All Grown-Up!
- ‘Enchanted’ princess steps out of cartoon into Manhattan
- No Madonna plenty of Blondie in stage version of ‘Desperately…
- Fundraiser to aid firefighter’s family
Half Pint lands deal with Universal Music
Jamaica bserver – Nov 14, 2007
With his vocal capabilities and explosive stage presence Half Pint has enjoyed a long history of success dating back to the early 1980s. If vintage in this context improves like wines that get better with the passing years the prolific hit-maker born Lindon Roberts over the years blooms continually with classics like Greetings Political Friction Winsome Sally Too Rude Pouchie Lou Substitute Lover Money Man Skank ne In A Million ne Big Family among countless others lasting from generation to generation. “For me it’s for more continuation of maintaining reggae music out there internationally and knowing that the music itself is coming from a far way wherein the ingredients of it is life love and liberty. And so we still have that conviction and that devotion is continuing doing the same works such as the greats” was how Half Pint in a tone of humility reacted to this the latest milestone in his illustrious career. Shortly EMG will release No Stress Express his latest of over 15 albums and which to borrow from the title of his second album catches Half Pint In Fine Style. Talk Back No comments have been posted.
Slightly Stoopid to rock out Theatre with ‘party music’
Red and Black – Nov 14, 2007
substring(0 thispageresult. SLIGHTY STPIDwith Fishbone and The SupervillainsWhen: 7 tonightWhere: The Georgia TheatreMore Information:… The group’s lyrics are influenced by many different aspects of the members’ lives. “We write about life living by the beach a little smoke a little drink. We’re a party band and we play party music” Moran said. “But traveling is a theme a lot of the guys write about. “Moran said being on the road gives the members a chance to meet many different kinds of people. Hopefully the party band won’t be disappointed by the party people in this party town especially since tonight’s show is sparking a lot of hype amongst University students. Will Atherton a freshman from Roswell is a big Stoopid-head.
Finally Kids’ Music That’s All Grown-Up!
24-7PressRelease.com – 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) – Nov 14, 2007
Story Songs and Sing Alongs is a masterful offering of family-friendly music that includes original songs about stories kids know and love: “Three Little Pigs” “Jack and the Beanstalk” “Goldilocks;” familiar jokes such as in “Knock Knock Song” and “I’m Not Tired;” as well as loads of games and surprises. The recording plays like a variety show covering a diverse array of educational and stylistic approaches in rock pop country reggae Latin and Broadway-esque styles. It is a unique interactive listening experience that will appeal to parents and children alike. “I wanted to make each song an adventure for the whole family” Debbie said. “It’s fun music that won’t drive parents crazy in the car!”ne song that may appeal to the parents in particular is the last song on the collection “Love Is a Family. ” An ’80s Journey-like power ballad “Love Is a Family” builds from a soft piano and vocal to a rocking full band complete with a highly moving emotion-filled gospel choir… It is a unique interactive listening experience that will appeal to parents and children alike. “I wanted to make each song an adventure for the whole family” Debbie said. “It’s fun music that won’t drive parents crazy in the car!”ne song that may appeal to the parents in particular is the last song on the collection “Love Is a Family. ” An ’80s Journey-like power ballad “Love Is a Family” builds from a soft piano and vocal to a rocking full band complete with a highly moving emotion-filled gospel choir. (Warning: you may find yourself swaying with your lighter lifted high.
‘Enchanted’ princess steps out of cartoon into Manhattan
USA Today – Nov 14, 2007
AsLima explains cartoon princes don’t have hirsute bodies: “It’s too difficult to draw. Chapter 2: The pied piper What’s a Disney animated feature without snappy novelty tunes and swoony ballads? Enchanted boasts five such musical numbers clever pastiches that borrow from fairy tales old and new. Lending an air of authenticity is Alan Menken who has made a career out of writing music for such films as The Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin collecting eight scars for his efforts. Given that his previous cartoon score was for Disney’s last 2-D feature 2004’s little-seen Home on the Range Menken is all too happy to remind moviegoers why they used to relish such films. “Spoofing what we do is the best way to win audiences back” says the music man who re-teams with Stephen Schwartz (Broadway’s Wicked) his partner on Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. “They appreciate it when you appeal to the smarter part of their brains. This is a new start… More fun was mining his own legacy with the impossibly catchy That’s How You Know. “Think of it as Under the Sea but paying tribute to the melting pot of New York” the songwriter says. “It starts with salsa moves to steel drums then reggae an oompah band even some Bollywood. Chapter 3: A king of cartoons With the studio’s 2-D animation division shut down James Baxter a Disney and DreamWorks alum who runs his own boutique company was drafted to oversee Enchanted’s cartoon sequences. “Kevin wanted the animation to feel nostalgic to have it feel familiar to the audience” says James Baxter the creator of Jessica Rabbit and Belle. “But he also wanted it to have a style of its own a unity. We used art nouveau as a jumping-off point.
No Madonna plenty of Blondie in stage version of ‘Desperately…
International Herald Tribune – Nov 14, 2007
Thursday sees the West End opening of a stage musical based on the spiky-but-sweet 1985 movie that brought Madonna's bangles bows and bad-girl attitude to a huge audience. The story of a bored New Jersey housewife played by Rosanna Arquette and a downtown hipster — Madonna's breakout role — whose lives intersect through a series of wacky coincidences it has become a cult classic with a lively rock rap and soul soundtrack that includes Madonna's “Into the Groove. ” In the stage version Susan is more punk than Material Girl and the songs are supplied by new wave icons Blondie whose distinctive blend of punk pop reggae and rap was one of the most distinctive sounds of the late 1970s. The show features Blondie songs including “Heart of Glass” “Atomic” “ne Way or Another” “Dreaming” and “The Tide Is High” as well as a new composition by frontwoman Debbie Harry. “It's surprising the number of people who have said 'f course it was Blondie music in the film wasn't it? They were the soundtrack'” said Emma Williams the 24-year-old British performer who plays the title role. “It just fits so well. ” Today in Culture… Because of a number of quirky twists of fate she ends up with this life she has been fantasizing about” Gallin said. “What Peter brought was a way of making it into a musical that made perfect sense. It just seemed as though the spirit and the edge of the Blondie music worked with the emotion of the movie. ” The show has had a bumpy ride to its West End premiere. It has been substantially reworked during a month of previews after a lackluster response from early audiences. Marino concedes the process has been “terrifying” but says it has resulted in a show that is bigger bolder and grittier than its cinematic inspiration. “I always say the film is sort of like a Sunday-afternoon film: very soothing very enjoyable it sort of makes you smirk and gives you a little tickle in your heart” Marino said a few days before the show's opening night at London's Novello Theatre.
Fundraiser to aid firefighter’s family
San Diego Union Tribune – Nov 14, 2007
Sunday at Typhoon Saloon 1165 Garnet Ave. The benefit includes a hosted bar and live hip-hop reggae samba and rock music. Proceeds will go to the After the Fires Fund 2007. Tickets are $10 at sunstrides. For information call (619) 890-6067 or e-mail.
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