We got two sets of fabulous indie/RnB artists gracing the stage. So how did they fare? Enjoy the review and let me know your opinions as well.
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I talk about a rising young mezzo who’s got a bright future ahead of her. Enjoy this review and let me know your opinions as well.
Hey, everybody! Antoni here with something I have been wanting to get off my chest, no pun intended, for quite some time. Being an online reviewer who mostly specializes in opera and vocal music, I have always asked this question to myself. Why is it that I prefer singers of the past such as Enrico Caruso, Margaret Harshaw, Luisa Tetrazzini, Fedora Barbieri, Giulio Neri, and Giangiacomo Guelfi as opposed to the modern singers even back in my mid to late-teens? Sure, their technique was so much more nuanced, disciplined, and visceral as opposed to the mediocrity most mainstream opera houses are facing today. However, there was something more. Enter This is Opera!, which is a channel I have been loyally subscribed to for two years and started out by professional musicians. The whole mystique about quality comparisons was stripped away not only thanks to them but also other channels such as GeneralRadames, AfroPoli, and the newcomer Barone Vitellio Scarpia. Thanks to the fine people of This is Opera, I managed to comprehend the utter importance of coordinated chest voice, the necessity of having that release on every single note, the vocal muscles needed for proper head voice and chest voice action to work so well, what makes coordinated and collapsed head and/or chest voice different from each other, and why singing in the mask is one of the biggest cons ever! I also managed to distinguish between what makes one’s technique bad and/or excellent. Ergo, the information found on content of this ilk is absolutely valuable to me as an opera aficionado. I state this with such gusto because they have given more direction as a music-oriented critic. A lot of my previous reviews were lenient towards the singers I saw and heard because, one, I knew what it was like to perform as an actor and a singer and had constant feedback of what worked and what did not and the pressures of trying to perform at my very best in everything I do and, two, I was an opera fan first, thus realizing that most of my reviews were based on a fan’s point of view with almost little substance to back up my thoughts. Moreover, looking back at a lot of my previous reviews, a lot of the people who gave input had every right to critique me on my assessments. The people of This is Opera as well as GeneralRadames, AfroPoli, and Barone Vitellio Scarpia have given me more than one reason as to why I love making vlog-style reviews of opera productions and concerts revolving vocal music. It is because the power of the human voice should never be taken for granted. Whether you are an opera singer, a Broadway musical singer, a jazz singer, a stage actor, a voice actor or any other performer whose main instrument is the voice, you owe it to yourself to not only nourish your abilities but also have a better understanding as to how singers and thespians of the past used their voices to magnificent effect. Please support This is Opera by subscribing to their YouTube channel, check out there content, and open your minds to the true beauty of authentic Bel Canto singing. If you love their channel, you will also love other channels such as GeneralRadames, AfroPoli, and Barone Vitellio Scarpia. You will never regret it in the slightest iota. Stay safe and keep singing in the right way, opera aficionados and opera singers of the world. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmPxGnYwbE-mrhuI0UivHQ
This is dedicated to the man who I consider my great friend, my awesome confidant, a phenomenal mentor, and a fine role model in my life. The one and only Maestro Abelardo Galang II. Sit back and relax, as you listen to his rendition of Robert Schumann’s Kreisleriana and a Japanese folk song, Jidai, which were from his album “Schumann-Chopin Abelardo Galang II Piano” released between July and August 2004. Moreover, as you can tell from the pictures I have put on here, they were all from my travels in Budapest, Prague, London, Salzburg, Toronto, Munich, Amsterdam, Carwitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and, of course, Berlin. Here is a rundown of how this is all tracked. Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Kreisleriana Opus 16 00:00 Äußerst bewegt 03:11 Sehr innig 13:24 Sehr aufgeregt 18:18 Sehr langsam I 22:07 Sehr lebhaft 25:17 Sehr langsam II 29:26 Sehr rasch 31:48 Schnell und spielend 35:42 Jidai Japanese Folk Ballad Finally, here is a rundown of the people behind the music. Pianist: Abelardo Galang II Sound Engineer/Technician: Hans Brandeis Recording Location: Berlin, Germany Recording Dates: July-August 2004 Photographer and Editor: Me (Antoni Matteo Garcia)
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, Antoni here. Goodness. It’s two more days until I turn 27 years old. I currently have 726 YouTube subscribers, 126 DeviantArt watchers, and 1709 followers on Steemit. I seriously could not be any more blessed, grateful, and happy for all of you to have kept up with me since God knows when. So, before I venture into my 27th year in life, I am going to list down all of my favorite pairings, installments, and people that I hold so dearly. Mind you that these are the ones I love at times because of merit and at times because they are guilty pleasures. Let’s get cracking. Favorite Western Animated Shows Avatar: The Last Airbender Avatar: The Legend of Korra Samurai Jack Courage The Cowardly Dog Rick and Morty Bojack Horseman Thundercats Thunderbirds Gargoyles Filmation’s Tarzan Lord of the Jungle Conan the Adventurer X-Men (1992) Disney’s Hercules: The Animated Series Disney’s The Legend of Tarzan He-Man and The Masters of the Universe (1983 and 2002) X-Men Evolution Justice League The Powerpuff Girls Codename: Kids Next Door Teen Titans (2003) Steven Universe Hey Arnold! As Told by Ginger Home Movies Sealab 2021 12 Oz. Mouse Adventure Time Regular Show The Amazing World of Gumball We Bare Bears O.K. K.O.! Bob’s Burgers Bob and Margaret Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids Wolves, Witches, and Giants Horrid Henry The Animaniacs Pinky and the Brain Tiny Toon Adventures Histeria The Angry Beavers Chalkzone! Kablam! Aqua Teen Hunger Force Metalocalypse Archer The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries Scooby-Doo Tom and Jerry Looney Tunes The Archie Show Archie’s Weird Mysteries The Pink Panther (All of the Animated Incarnations) The Addams Family (1992) Dexter’s Laboratory Droopy King of the Hill South Park Bojack Horseman Aaaagggh!!! It’s The Mr. Hell Show Ed, Edd ‘n Eddy Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Time Squad Mike, Lu, and Og The Oblongs Mission Hill The Simpsons Family Guy (Seasons 1 to 5) The Critic Duckman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987, 2003, and 2012) Road Rovers Freakazoid! Superman the Animated Series Batman the Animated Series Static Shock Batman Beyond The Tick Earthworm Jim Space Ghost Coast to Coast Rocko’s Modern Life Ren and Stimpy The Angry Beavers Danny Phantom The Buzz on Maggie Xiaolin Showdown The Boondocks Tom Goes to the Mayor Squidbillies Assy McGee The Lion King’s Timon and Pumbaa TaleSpin Adventures of the Gummi Bears Goof Troop DuckTales (1987 and 2017) Darkwing Duck Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls House of Mouse Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers Mighty Ducks Kim Possible Recess The Weekenders Pepper Ann My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Futurama Buzz Lightyear of Star Command Disney’s Aladdin: The Animated Series Bonkers Marsupilani Popeye The Sailorman Woody Woodpecker Rugrats Tracey McBean Mr. Bean the Animated Series Dave the Barbarian Super Duper Sumos Kappa Mikey Totally Spies Sonic SatAM The Loud House Harvey Beaks Over the Garden Wall Mighty Magiswords Chowder The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack Droopy, Master Detective Snooper and Blabber Josie and The Pussycats Disney’s The Jungle Cubs The Muppet Babies The Proud Family Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983) Yogi’s Treasure Hunt Garfield and Friends Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Invader Zim Transformers: Animated David the Gnome George of the Jungle American Dragon Jake Long The Life and Times of Juniper Lee Favorite Anime Cowboy Bebop Texhnolyze Baccano! Legend of the Galactic Heroes Outlaw Star Trigun Beck Mongolian Chop Squad Welcome to the NHK Watamote Gurren Lagann Black Lagoon Death Note Wolf’s Rain Berserk Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Now and Then, Here and There Aggretsuko Made in Abyss Gensomaden Saiyuki Saiyuki Reload Saiyuki Reload Gunlock Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Fantastic Children Michiko e Hatchin Samurai Champloo Clannad Air Kanon Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama Remi, Nobody’s Girl Princess Sarah The Yearling Attack on Titan Angelic Layer Beet the Vandel Buster Le Chevalier D’Eon Cromartie High School School Rumble Azumanga Daioh Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Paranoia Agent Requiem from the Darkness Monster Another Shounen Onmyouji Maria-Sama Ga Miteru Ranma 1/2 Hell Girl (Seasons 1 to 3) Black Butler Hayate the Combat Butler I’m Gonna Be An Angel Claymore Free Iwatobi Swim Club Revolutionary Girl Utena Chrono Crusade Cardcaptor Sakura Tsubasa Chronicles Ultra Maniac Baki the Grappler Shootfighter Tekken Hajime no Ippo Futari Ecchi Bartender Gravitation Ristorante Paradiso Paradise Kiss Astro Boy Black Jack Space Pirate Captain Herlock Detective School Q Windy Tales Spirit of Wonder Slam Dunk Yuri on Ice Kids on the Slope Samurai 7 Great Teacher Onizuka The Gokusen Hiwou War Chronicles Saber Marionette J Saber Marionette J to X Nodame Cantabile Red Garden Infinite Ryvius .hack//Legend of the Twilight Galaxy Angel GeneShaft Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto Assassination Classroom My Hero Academia Jungle No Ouja Tar-Chan Street Fighter II V YuYu Hakusho Inuyasha Dragonball Dragonball Z One Piece Naruto Bleach Full Metal Panic Ah! My Goddess Martian Successor Nadesico The Tatami Galaxy Fake Rurouni Kenshin Air Gear Rave Master Fairy Tail Hunter x Hunter (1999 and 2011) Ghost Stories La Corda d’Oro Detective Conan Haibane Renmei Scrapped Princess Toriko Dokkiri Doctor Princess Jellyfish Squid Girl Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran Sakura Wars El Hazard: The Magnificent World Akazukin ChaCha Ninja Robots Saint Seiya Fist of the North Star Code Geass Chobits Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt The Flowers of Evil Natsuyuki Rendezvous Hikaru no Go Nana Nabari no Ou Ghost Hunt RahXephon Sorcerer Hunters Those Who Hunt Elves Slayers Vandread Zatch Bell The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Neon Genesis Evangelion FLCL Kyo Kara Maoh Ping Pong The Animation K-ON! Kino’s Journey Please Teacher Tiger and Bunny Parasyte – the maxim Ginban Kaleidoscope Angel Sanctuary Honey and Clover Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Samurai 7 Soul Eater Tweeny Witches Noir Najica Blitz Tactics Madlax GetBackers Gundam Seed Gundam Wing Sailor Moon Doraemon Detroit Metal City Witch Hunter Robin Planetes Gun X Sword UFO Baby Black Cat Hellsing Hellsing Ultimate Witchblade One Punch…