Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) If you were asked to list all the famous West End musicals you knew of, it is highly likely that at least a couple will have been the creation of Andrew Lloyd Webber. From Phantom of the Opera to Jesus Christ Super Star, the British composer certainly has a large back catalogue of work. One common trend in his work is however a theme of fantasy. However, in his most […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) One of the biggest heavy metal bands in the world, Lamb of God, faced a ban for their show in Malaysia by Islamic officials due to the band’s work being classed as blasphemous. The band members have expressed frustration, as they believe the authorities that banned their show did not fully study their content. Lamb of God was scheduled to perform at a concert hall in Kuala Lumpur on September […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) The steel-guitar innovator, Bob Brozman sadly past away last week at the age of 59. The musician who got his start playing on the streets of Santa Cruz, became a legend in the world of blues and roots music and integrated styles from around the world. The guitar player had become a beloved figure among the musical world with his unique bold playing style along with his on stage presence […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) It is never easy to accept it when a famous musician dies. We see them on TV, listen to their records, perhaps even follow on twitter to eagerly see what they do next. Even if we are lucky enough to meet one of these musicians face to face or see them at a show, they still have an impenetrable aura around them. That ‘thing’ that makes you believe they are […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) So, the European festival season is just around the corner and many people a cross comparing line up deciding were they will spend their hard earned cash for three days in a field, living in a tent and watching more live music then they will most likely see in a whole year. I was having a convocation with some house mates asking which ones they were thinking of going to. […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) Over the past few years, various genres of music have emerged from urban scenes and now receive mainstream air time on national radio stations. A few years ago not many people would have heard of dub step, but now it is common place to hear a ‘drop’ in every other pop song. One of the genres that has really kicked in the doors of mainstream music over the last 10 […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) TUNIS – The Arab spring has been reported and studied extensively in the last couple of year. In many cases it is used as an example of how a revolution conducts itself in the 21st century. The focus of reporter and academics alike has often been on the use of new technology to organise protests. However, this utilisation of new technology has also been used to create and spread music […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) If you ever take a walk though a big city you will, without doubt, come across some form of street performer. Now I think that it is fair to say that many such performers are not the best musicians. If I had a pound for every time I hear some guy with a guitar singing ‘wonder wall’ I would be a very rich man. However every now you come across […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) The 8th of march was International Women’s day. People across the globe found different ways to celebrate but for 25 artists from 20 countries across the globe the best way to celebrate was to release a new song. The title of the track was ‘One Women: a song for UN women’ The song is a uplifting track that calls for change and celebrates acts of courage and determination by ordinary […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) When you hear most bands names you can often guess the genre they fit into. Rarely though does a musician come along that keeps the audience in the dark not knowing what to expect. Jeremy Loops, a South African artist uses a variety of pedals, including a loop pedal, to create a band at his feet. Now there are many artists doing this technique but rarely do they pull […]
