Nation Queen
Rani Mukherjee: Malayasia Wonders!
Actress Rani Mukherjee who had been the queen of the teenage brigade for a long time, had suddenly gone down the popularity list after a few flops. Films like ‘Ghulam,’ ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Chalte Chalte.’Yuva etc, had made Rani rule the heart of the nation. But then films like ‘Ta Ra Rum Pum,’ ‘Thoda [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Rani Mukherjee: Malayasia Wonders!”, url: “[[[SHIFTOUT …
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Pride of the Nation $27.19 Released in an effort to reflect Britain’s current underlying optimism brought on by the impending Royal Wedding and 2012 Olympics, Pride of the Nation is the second staunchly patriotic release from the current incarnation of the country’s oldest serving military band, the Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards. The Wellington Barracks-based group, which regularly appears on Guard Mount at Buckingham Palace, has unsurprisingly stuck to the winning formula of its 2009 classical chart-topping predecessor, Heroes, with another selection of traditional hymns, stirring anthems, and sport and movie themes that unashamedly celebrate what it’s like to be British. Conducted by the band’s musical director, Graham Jones, there are pieces with historical connotations such as “Zadok the Priest,” one of four anthems composed by Handel that was played at the coronation of George II in 1727; “The British Grenadiers,” an 18th century marching song regularly performed at Trooping the Colour; and 19th century Christian hymn “Abide with Me,” which was played at the weddings of both King George IV and Queen Elizabeth II. Alongside the more contemporary pieces such as the theme tune to BBC radio soap opera The Archers, Vangelis’ Oscar-winning “Chariots of Fire” from the 1981 film of the same name, and the official London Marathon theme, “The Trap,” there’s also a whole host of more traditional compositions featuring an impressive array of classical recording artists. Blackpool tenor Alfie Boe provides the vocals on an emotive rendition of “Jerusalem,” Fron Male Voice Choir lend their powerful tones to an anthemic interpretation of Proms’ highlight “Land of Hope and Glory,” and Baroque trumpet ensemble Le Rejouissance showcase their musical prowess on Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks.” Fans who bought their last album might feel a little shortchanged at the decision to include two of its songs here again (”I Vow to Thee My Country” and Elgar’s Enigma Variation No. 9, “Nimrod”), while its polished production inevitably loses some of the rawness of the band’s live performances. But overall, Pride of the Nation is a consistently uplifting and cleverly arranged collection of British classical favorites that should appeal to any fan of patriotic military music. ~ Jon O’Brien, Rovi Performers: Bob Mitchell – Euphonium; John Storey – Euphonium; Lee Marshell – Bassoon; Chris Byatt – Oboe; Chris Reed – Horn; Jon Marsh – Tuba; |
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Nation $11.04 A quote from the Dalia Lama, “Peace on earth depends on the peace in the people’s hearts,” and wise words from Mother Teresa, Ghandi, and Albert Einstein grace the album booklet of Sepultura’s 2001 release, Nation. When Sepultura’s vocalist Derrick Green screams long and hard enough, you bet your sweet, tender eardrums that he’s got something important to say. On its 2001 release, Nation, the Brazilian quartet is infuriated — and with good reason. As Green scrapes the lining of his vocal chords through the brash, impassioned tracks, he’s singing about more than just “one nation, Sepulnation”; he’s suggesting something bigger, something worth shouting about and fighting for. Nation was created to epitomize Sepultura’s concept of creating a new nation built upon the foundations of unity and a utopian society that thrives without violence or guns. In interviews, Green has said, “Every song will be related to the idea of building this nation. We will have our own flags, our own anthem.” Leave it to Sepultura to break down the walls and build something beautiful out of the rubble. Indeed, each song meets these expectations in a series of hard-rockin’, tight tunes. Drummer Igor Cavalera’s timing and tempo couldn’t be more perfect as the adrenaline heightens until the album’s intensity burns right through the speakers. Die-hard Sepultura fans will likely salivate over skull-crushing tracks like “Who Must Die?,” and when Green sings “you are our livestock/we make you love it” on the creepy anticorruption song “Politricks,” Sepultura virgins will be speechless. The album explodes with the final track, “Valtio,” an instrumental piece (complete with violins) that sounds more like the score to a war movie, with the innocent lying in waste in the dust. Trust that Nation is far more real and way scarier than when your mean older brother used to lock you in the closet and play Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf,” but it’s well worth the ride. ~ Kerry L. Smith, Rovi Performers: Apocalyptica – Strings; Steve Evetts – Recorder; Andreas Kisser – Guitar, Bass; Derrick Green – Bass Baritone, Vocals; Dr. Israel – Vocals; Igor Cavalera – Drums, Percussion; Jamey Jasta – Vocals; Jello Biafra – Vocals; Paulo Jr. – Bass; |
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The Shadow Queen $11.16 Mourn me but briefly.Then find your destiny, Lara, my love, my life.Now let me go.With those words, the spirit of Magnus Hauk, Dominus of Terah, leaves his body—and thus the fate of a nation rests upon the faerie woman Lara's shoulders.While Lara's son Prince Taj is well loved by the people of Terah, he is too young to rule, and Lara must obey Magnus's dying command and govern in his stead. Thankfully, she has a powerful ally in Prince Kaliq of the Shadows, though never was there a more seductive friend or foe. Yet some in Terah still believe that a female must never wear the crown…and Lara and her daughters will face old enemies who escaped the wrath of Magnus but are not yet finished with their schemes for power and revenge. |
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Queen $22.99 Queen by Queen Latifah for Women – 3.4 oz EDP Spray |
