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Lady Is Singing The Blues / cd|18

Friday, July 27, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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Couple days ago I posted a compilation called “Lady was singing the blues” with great women’s voices from the past. In the end of the post I set a question… “Are there any new female artists that can get any close to those legends nowadays?”. Well, here is a compilation with new voices. The answer is yours… Enjoy!

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Categories: Compilation · Music

#27. First we take York

Thursday, July 26, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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It’s been a while since I’ve been to York. I study in Lancaster and York isn’t that far… I’m ashamed to say but I liked York. I know there was the famous War of the Roses between the House of Lancaster and the House of York in the medieval era and that I should support Lancaster since the last year I’m supposed to be a Lancastrian but… I loved it!f4.0 | 1/100Original SizeFeatured Song: Otis Redding | (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay

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#26. A Touch of Spice [Amalia©]

Wednesday, July 25, 2007 · 1 Comment

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I remember this quote from a movie called “A Touch of Spice“. It was “Appetizers are similar to stories which tell of far away journey’s flavours and aromas seduce your senses and prepare you for an adventurous journey. That’s why the Greek word for return (επιστροφή) conceals within it the word turn (στροφή), which conceals within it the word food (τροφή).“

I really liked that…

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Featured Song: Eyanthia Rempoutsika & Natasha Theodoridou | Sta Limania Anapsane Foties

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#25. The Fisherman of Prague

Tuesday, July 24, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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While coming back to UK I had a six hours transit in Prague. “What a wonderful opportunity to walk on the cobblestones of this famous city!”, I thought. Famous for its Old Town Square with the astronomical clock, for Malá Strana, for Charles Bridge, for its castle, for Czech beers and of course last but not least… the Czech women! The taxi dropped me off at the city center. It was very early in the morning, around 7 o’ clock. Shops were closed still and cleaning ladies were preparing the cafés…

Since I couldn’t have a beer or coffee I decided to head towards Charles bridge and then enjoy my espresso. On my way there I could see Prague waking up. Half an hour ago the city streets were empty and quite but now… Oh my God! It was as if all people suddenly exit their houses and were rushing to go to work by bike, tram, bus, metro, car anything! It was madness but in a very exciting way! It made you want to go with the flow… And that’s what I did. I followed couple of tourists that were heading to Charles bridge that crosses Vltava river. And there I saw him. Against all city’s rush, that fisherman in his small boat peaceful and patient waiting for the fish to take the bait…

Of course on my way there I took many photos but this one I like. The fisherman of Prague…

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Featured Song: Elli Paspala | Summertime In Prague

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Groove Jet / cd|17

Tuesday, July 24, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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Since I was young I used to listen to rock music. Yes I was listening to other genres as well but rock was always my thing. Classic, hard, metal, alternative, post, rock ‘n’ roll, surf, acoustic, you name it. Growing in Greece however was inevitable for me not to club at nights. Dancing with friends and strangers is all you do in the summer in Greece. But in order to dance in a club you need dance music. Music with a beat…

A typical night starts at the bar for a beer or a cocktail and continues to the after hours clubs. People are dressed up enjoying the groove, slow moving in the beginning and then dancing their hearts out on the dance floor. When I really started to hang out to bars and clubs it was something more than ten years ago. First in high school and then at the university. Those ten plus years I grooved and danced with a lot of songs. Here is a compilation of those I liked best… A tribute to those summer nights out dancing till dawn, occasionally drunk.

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Categories: Compilation · Music

#24. Magic Carpet Ride

Monday, July 23, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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I know that it’s not a carpet, I know it doesn’t fly, I know it’s an old abandoned boat but does it really matter? There are some things that are charming even out of their natural environment, even if the years are visible on them, even they are of no use to anybody anymore and nobody cares for them. Like this small boat that probably never left away from its island. Probably built on the island, cruised around it and as it seems it will rot on it but still preserves its pride. That’s what it’s all about.

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Featured Song: Elvis Costello And The Attractions | Ship Building

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Lady Was Singing The Blues / cd|16

Monday, July 23, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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There are some great voices from the past that accompany us till today. Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington are some of the greatest female voices ever. Voices that you hear once and either you love instantly or never really appreciate for the rest of your life. I’ve heard this compilation many times before I post it. Each time I heard it, the same question was kept bothering me: “Are there any new female artists that can get any close to those legends nowadays?” I’m sorry but you’ll have to wait a couple of days for the answer… Be patient.

Meanwhile enjoy this one…