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Have you ever been to a wedding that had no music? It's like a day without sunshine. Music is the heart of most cultures - it's an enhancement of your "Day in the Sun". You certainly do not want anyone to remember your wedding as a dour event- the one wedding that they went to without a full ensemble of music. In terms of music for the aisle and music for the reception - who rocks your reception?

Most marrying couples often do not give much thought to ceremony music. With the exception of "Here Comes the Bride" there are not many songs that are directly associated with the wedding ceremony. However now more and more couples are spicing up their ceremony with a variety of songs, musicians and singers. Even the standard - the organ - is taking a back seat to other musical instruments - including horns, strings and even the elegant musical organ "the Harp".

As for your wedding reception and banquet "Who Will Rock Your Reception?" It can be said that the size, formality and budget of your wedding should help to determine the type of entertainment that you can host at your reception and reception banquet. At a very formal affair, there may be a strolling accordionist or violinist or alternatively a piano player can provide "background "music as the meal is served. If you are having your reception in a private home or backyard, homemade tapes piped through a good stereo system or laptop computer can provide plenty of music to dance to.

Once you decide on the kinds of music that you want played at your wedding it is time to think about who will play it . You may already have someone in mind. Alternately you may have someone who decides that you do not want to have involved.

Every family has their own "Ted Stevens" or similar type character who believe that they have god's gift at entertainment whether it be their own music collection and they imagine and fantacize that they are a professional DJ disk jockey or alternatively that they have great professional entertainment skills - perhaps they view themselves as a world class entertainer or impersonator of famous people and celebrities. The basic rule is to be firm and consistent with these types. Thank them for their input and help but move onwards and away from such a debacle.

You may already have someone in mind already, such as the DJ who played at an acquaintance's wedding and did an exceptional memorable job, or perhaps a favorite local band. If you do not have any ideas, an indeed are short of ideas in this area - then it never hurts to ask. Word of mouth and the grapevine are often very reliable. The key here is to ask a number of people. Consistency is everything when it comes to presentation. Ask friends, relatives and co-workers. Perhaps they have thrown a wedding recently or have attended one where the music was memorable and impressed them. Indeed often the best bands and DJs are so popular and booked up that they do not need to advertise of promote themselves. Their reputation carries them. In these cases - book early. If you still find it difficult to find a good reference talk to your wedding coordinator or your wedding site coordination contact. They will have seen a lot of musical entertainment over their careers and should have no problem pointing you in the right directions. One last option is to ask around at local music outlets, online, at the music departments of local colleges and even your local musician's association.

A wedding or a wedding reception without music can be said to "lacking something". It just misses the mark. Take care and attention for the music arrangements at your wedding and wedding reception. After all your wedding day is "Your Day in the Sun."

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Leaders Who Made Music

Most American people are familiar with the fact the former President Bill Clinton played the saxophone, but there are many others famous leaders who played instruments too, including at least six other United States Presidents.

Patrick Henry and Benjamin Franklin played instruments during their free time off from building a nation. Patrick Henry played the flute and fiddle and Benjamin Franklin played the guitar and violin.

Thomas Jefferson, the third US President, was known for many things including the Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, the lazy Susan, and the dumb waiter. He was also known to have played the cello, clavichord, and the violin.

John Quincy Adams, the sixth President, was known for the Monroe Doctrine, but he also was known to play the flute. Chester Alan Arthur, the twenty first US President, played the banjo. Woodrow Wilson, the 28th US President, created the League of Nations and played the violin. Harry Truman and Richard Nixon played the piano. Nixon also played the accordion.

Other famous leaders, Mahatma Gandhi, Sir Edward Heath, Ross Perot, and Condeleeza Rice also played or still play instruments. Mahatma Gandhi, peaceful leader of India's Nationalist movement, played the concertina. Sir Edward Heath, a former British Prime Minister, played the organ and was a conductor. Ross Perot, an independent candidate for US President, plays the accordion. Condeleeza Rice, US Secretary of State, plays the piano. At one time, she was even considering a career as a concert pianist.

Playing an instrument has been scientifically proven to improve focus, discipline, and study habits. It also acts as an outlet for creativity and stress release. There are many social benefits derived from playing an instrument. Being part of a band or orchestra provides camaraderie and teaches how to function as part of a group.

Can playing an instrument guarantee you an elected position? Of course not, but it may put you on the road to a successful career!

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There I was, knees quaking with anticipation, hardly noticing my partner, whose knees were equally quivering.

Just moments before, our category of the competition was called early; a well-planned surprise attack by the organizers, I'm sure. My partner, figuring he had a couple of hours before being called up onto the ballroom dance floor, had drifted out into the hallway of the classy hotel to drool over the concessionaires' many items for dance fanatics. "Novice Latin!" the announcer exclaimed. I whipped my head around to look at him in disbelief. Cold beads of perspiration dotted my forehead as I listened to the numbers of the couples being called up to the dance floor. "#143!" the announcer bellowed. In shock I sprang to my feet, my partner nowhere in site. Finally, after a few seconds which felt like centuries, my partner raced in to join me. I uttered a sigh of relief but that still didn't quell the flurry of butterfly wings in my stomach. I'm sure my eyes were as large as the taillights of the latest Alero! (as a matter-of-fact they wereshown in photos taken by a wandering photographer hoping to profit from the numerous couples dancing that day.)

And now, feeling like specimens beneath a magnifying glass under the scrutiny of the dance judges strategically positioned around the ballroom floor, here we were, about to embark upon our first ballroom dance competition experience, dazed and shocked at actually being on a competition floor. The myriad of watchful eyes surrounded us from the crowd of people consisting of family members of the competitors, friends, general public, the competitors themselves waiting to be called or just biding their time in hopes of a callback or a win.

"Cha Cha!" called the announcer. "Cha Cha? What's a Cha Cha???" the thought passed through my dazed brain. The beat of the Cha Cha permeated through the ballroom as my partner thankfully led me through the dance without a stumble or without me passing out from sheer terror. With cold, clammy hands we moved from one dance step to another, desperately scanning our memory banks for clues to the routines we had practiced for the last few months in preparation for our very first dance competition. "Oh God, please let this be over soon!" conveyed my subconscious. Finally, after about a minute and a half, the disk jockey ended the Cha Cha and the competitors scattered to find the perfect positioning on the ballroom floor for the next dance to be called.

"And now the Rumba - dancers please take your positions" bellowed the announcer. We waited tensely for that first beat; I glanced nervously around and couldn't help wondering if the other couples felt as stressed as we did. As my partner and I took our first Rumba step I had the strangest feeling come over me - a sense of pride at actually being a good-enough dancer to participate in a ballroom dance competition. We completed the Rumba and as we drifted off the dance floor to take our seats, my partner and I glanced at each other. In a fleeting moment I felt his elation; I knew that whether we won or not, we still had accomplished something that many dance couples never experience in their lifetimes, and from that moment on we would never again experience the fear of the unknown as we stepped out onto the competition dance floor.

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When I seen this novela I was so glued to the TV I couldn't wait to see it everyday and sat-sun were the worse! I am so very happy they release such a classic on DVD. Granted, it may be edited and short but I think the reason why they did that was because they figured people who are buying it already know what happens. In my case, I wouldn't need the complete novela because I already saw it and I just wouldn't have the time. So this being edited has it's advantages for those who already saw it and loved it. After this novela, Gaby Spanic became one of my favorite spanish actresses! She did such a wonderful job and how brutal she was portraying the mean sister! I highly suggest you invest in this novela!
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A nice edited telenovela..you guys should buy this..even though there's no subtitile..but you can easily understand the whole story..you guys should buy this DVD!!

In many ways DirecTV broadens their range as a company with each venture that they involve the company in, whether it is sports or whether it is this new partnership to make schools more educational for students. This latest team up with Microsoft goes to show that they have become more than just a satellite television company who is in business for entertainment purposes only.

Directv and Microsoft have announced that they have formed a partnership and with this partnership they plan to make some changes in a big way in schools located in Miami and also in Latin America.

Although this is not the first time these two giants have teamed up, they were brought together approximately two years ago when they announced that they would be bringing Directv and Windows Media Center together. While a spec sheet for this product was reportedly shown there has not been a product that has been brought to the market that will be used as an educational aid for students.

This shows the direction that the Directv company is headed with their expanding from bringing integrated sports viewing to their customers to now partnering and heading into giving students a better education, both here and in other countries.

While the main focus will be in Latin America the highly rated satellite television company and the computer giant have begun this venture with a pilot school in Miami with their educational line up that will be available for viewing. Along with the Discovery Channel they will be working with a program called Escuela Plus, this will send educational programs by satellite into these participating schools.

These programs can be viewed live or stored on digital video recorders for students to view at a later time. This is just a part of what is included; there will also be a Microsoft help desk that is set up that will train teachers as well as the students to provide technical support in their computer labs.

This began as a pilot program in January of this year and included twenty-one schools in Latin America and there are plans to expand to other countries such as Chili, Columbia and Peru.

To date there is no firm plans of when this service that will add to the education of children in these other countries will begin. However, there are plans that this service will be used in these other countries.

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Rock music fans wept from heartbreak on September 25, 1980. On that date, John Bonham, the talented drummer for the band Led Zeppelin, died from symptoms caused by an alcohol overdose, and concluded the reign of musics greatest heavy metal band. While the story of Led Zeppelin rightfully revolves around the bands music and their antics on and off stage, Led Zeppelin posters also have a firm place in rock history. The bands contribution to the image of rock music as portrayed through the bands posters was monumental. Led Zeppelin took rock and blues influences to new heights with their music, and captured the imagination of a generation with their poster art.

There are so many great Led Zeppelin posters; it's tough to pick a favorite. Certainly, one of the best would be the Swansong poster art of Apollo (not Icarus) above the runes. The composition is so simple, but the emotional power behind the art is undeniable. Of course, Apollo's mane of hair makes it a rock poster classic. While the meaning of the runes is still subject to debate this day, depending on your source, the most widely accepted version is that each member chose a symbol to represent them on the album cover. Robert Plant's symbol of a feather in a circle comes from an ancient mythical Mu civilization, and represents truth for Plant. John Bonham's rune of the three interlocking circles has a mysterious origin, but Plant has said that he thought it implied the trilogy of man, woman and child (or it was the emblem of Ballantine Beer inverted). John Paul Jones's symbol of a circle overlaying three ovals represents unity and family. The meaning of Jimmy Page's "zoso" symbol has not been disclosed to the public.

Some mistakenly attribute the symbols and runes on Led Zeppelin posters to an involvement by one or more band members in cults or alternative religions, and delusional rumors about satanic subliminal messages in the Stairway to Heaven played backwards have been spread for years. Though, these wild accusations often show that their fundamentalist accusers were more warped than the band. While many Led Zeppelin songs do demonstrate an attempt by the band to put people in touch with their spiritual or mystical sensitivities, nothing the band produced conflicted with basic Judean-Christian philosophies. The Led Zeppelin poster Writhing Angel should evidence the bands belief in the struggle of good against evil. Listen to Led Zeppelin yourself. You will find the lyrics to Immigrant Song, The Battle of Evermore and Whole Lotta Love and any others, are just pure rock.

Led Zeppelin hypnotized a generation around the world with powerful rock anthems. They synthesized wild combinations of musical influences and defined hard rock for the 1970's. Despite the fact that the band has produced a magnificent collection of poster art, it is interesting to note that the "plane photo" poster of the four band members in front of their airplane is still one of the most widely demanded rock music posters. In the same stature as the Beatles and Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin fans will not let go of this band. Their music means too much. In the end, the tremendous weight of success was too much for drummer John Bonham. But even with his passing, we can still buy the Stairway to Heaven. Maybe that's enough for this life.

In addition to being a collector of Led Zeppelin posters and a lifelong fan of the band and its music, Rock is the editor and publisher of Rock Poster Review. For more poster reviews, news and rumors about your favorite artists, please visit http://www.rockposterreview.com.

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Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this summer, Personal Space. Fans characterize Legend's style as a cross between Mariah Carey and a female version of Ricky Martin. She was born under the lights of Broadway in New York City but raised to the beat of Salsa and Merengue on the hot sands of Puerto Rico. Legend Vega is an experienced singer, songwriter, and model. She has just finished recording her newest CD with all of her own material. Her mainstream pop style and her Latin background make her an excellent crossover artist for the U.S. market. Her album features a broad mix of pop music recorded in English but with many Latin influences.

Legend has sung in a variety of venues from Caribbean resorts to outdoor festivals, and even on Broadway. She has performed with famous artists such as Elton John as an opening act at the Conquistador. On Broadway she performed as the lead vocalist in Tony and Tinas Wedding where she sang 32 songs nightly under director Larry Pellegrini. She has also exhibited her vocal skills as a duet partner and backup singer on various CDs for other artists.

In addition to her talents on stage, she also enjoys writing songs. She identifies themes, composes the lyrics, and develops the melody for all of her works. She has also been very involved in the arrangements of each of the songs on her new album. She has completed a multitude of songs in a wide variety of styles (Pop, Rock, Romantic Ballads, Salsa, etc.)

What I really love about singing is being able to reach into someones soul and touch their life in a special way. By writing my own music, I feel that I can do this even better its as if I am having a very personal and intimate conversation with each of my listeners. -- Legend

Legend has an energetic and alluring on-stage presence as a dancer. She has performed concerts in styles ranging from classical ballet to Brazilian samba. She has performed solo dance shows and sang with artists such as world renowned flute player Nestor Torrez.

My real passion is singing. For me, dancing is just the way my voice radiates its influence through my body. Dancing is a natural extension of the sound of my music. -- Legend

In addition to her musical and dance talents, she also has the physical look necessary for mainstream pop marketability. She is an experienced and successful model. She has appeared in print ads (perfume, hair, clothing, etc.), television commercials (beer, hair, etc.) and live fashion shows (Victoria Secrets, etc.). Although modeling is not her main focus, her style and appearance is a plus to her on-stage audience appeal.

Legend has a bachelors degree in TV and film production, and has also studied classical opera and composition at the Conservatory of Puerto Rico. She has hosted a television series about music topics (House of Rock) and produced a pilot for her own music show (Latino Connection). She has also had small cameo appearances in a variety of other television programs.

Her new album features a variety of pop songs. The music was recorded in San Juan under the leadership of Grammy award winner, Ramon Martinez. Legend co-arranged and co-produced most of the songs with Joaquin Fernandez. The instrumentals feature such well known musicians as Januse Bakun (bass player for Ricky Martin and Mark Anthony), Reynaldo Torres (drummer for Luis Fonsi), Rey Reyes (singer for Menudo), Joseph Fonseca, Aldo Mata, and many others.

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The Latin Bass Book

This is a practical, comprehensive approach to learning Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and South American styles of bass playing, featuring 3 CDs of Berklee professor Oscar Stagnaro playing with three different world-class rhythm sections. The book consists mostly of transcriptions of every note Oscar plays on the accompanying CDs. Some amazing music, and logically progressing from simple to complex examples of each style.
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This is a MASSIVE book (262 pages!) of latin bass in all it's various styles. We are not talking simple repetive patterns here either, we are talking from moderate to complex lines with excellent notation and a top notch CD set behind it. If you want to learn Latin Bass, you can start here, and stop here, as you won't find more and better probably anywhere else. Although it is not a Real Book, You can think of that kind of setup and variety.
Customer Review: Good intro to latin bass playing
This book is well thought, thorough and enjoyable. Comes with 3 CDs that stand alone on their own, if you don't mind having bass on one side and the rest of the band on the other. This arrangement allows you to pan the track and play along with the band, or focus on the bass line only. I googled some of the guys who play with Oscar in these CDs and they are first rate musicians with impressive resumes (try Rebeca Mauleón). It comes with no tab, but the first bass lines are simple enough so it wouldn't be a bad place to start reading, and once you understand the beats and where the bassline falls, you should be in a good position to read almost anything! The book takes you to a series of concepts that become more complex from track to track in a well thought way, so you build on your understanding of the subject. Probably the hardest part is to keep yourself from dancing while you play along to the CDs! A good purchase.

Andrew Adamson's vision of Lewis' Narnia again impresses and stuns viewers with breath-taking on location shots, impressively high quality special effects, and direction of a well-organised cast. For those who know the story, there are a few changes made for cinematic presentation, but nothing that alters the story drastically and perhaps the changes did make for smoother viewing. Prince Caspian is definitely holds the audience's attention as it unfolds a slightly predictable, but delightful and exciting fantasy story.

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The cast of the film was well put together, if for no other reason, the characters whom appeared in the previous film returned in whole and the newer characters were lesser known, but high quality actors and actresses. While the cast was grand and for the most brought the film credibility, it was the special effects and the non-human characters that filled out the tale to make it more enjoyable. Talking animals, dwarves, centaurs, minotaurs, et cetera coloured the screen and passed as completely "human" characters. The battles scenes offered great presentations of height and shape difference between the humans and the Narinians, giving the audience a sense of reality on which to attach their suspension of disbelief.

The Lewis books are subtly Christian in nature, which is to be expected, given Lewis' religious background, but the film, however, takes a rather large wooden mallet and whops you over the head with Christianity. From more blatant dialogue between Aslan and Lucy to suggestions that warriors in the film have become Christian and other sneaky was of throwing religion at the viewer, Adamson's decisions concerning the Christian nature of Narnia is not left to the imagination in the least. Regardless, it does not over power the story to the point of being distracting.

My singular complaint was the music at the end of the film. The entire movie is presented in a serious and consistently themed soundtrack until the last scene where a sappy, poorly executed, horribly out-of-place song appears to make you want to run screaming from the cinema! Being an ethnomusicologist and musician, I thought it was simply my snobbery that harboured those feelings, but alas, without deviation, all of the people with whom I have spoken about the music at the end (many without me mentioning it first) have expressed their severe dislike for the choices made. Too bad. The film carries itself so well until those last few seconds.

Overall, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is a well-done work and stands to draw even more fans to the next film and return to the books on which is was based. An excellent movie-going experience which I highly recommend.

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