Whilst (not) doing my Biology Assessment, I happened across the music video to Nickelback's song 'If Everyone Cared'. What really drew me to it was the little message from the record company:
"If Everyone Cared" explores the idea of everyone joining together to make the world better. All streams of this video generate money, 100% of which go to Amnesty International and International Children's Fund Canada. Help out these worthy causes by sharing and embedding this video anywhere and everywhere."
What a fabulous idea!
Also, the video tells the stories of people who have made a difference, such as Bob Geldof (started Liveaid to raise money for Africa's famine epidemic), Betty Williams (led peace marches in Ireland in the 1970s), Peter Benenson (started Amnesty International) and Nelson Mandela (ended the racist apartheid regime in South Africa).
Please watch, and be inspired to make a difference!
ok what you have just seen is the extended version of the theme song from SBS's Finnish murder mystery series Ørnen or The eagle (in English).
basic rundown of the show:
is an Icelandic inspector named hallgrim he works in the Danish police force, and is named chief constable of a new task force to help solve international crime. throughout solving crimes of abduction, terrorism, organ and human trafficking, hallgrim has to come with terms of him self and the reasons for leaving iceland ini the first place.
Like all SBS shows these series in the native language with English subtitles. and displayed all the variety of languages in Europe. Best being the swedish (i understand it), finnish (just because they sound like they are speaking swedish backwards) and icelantic (most beautiful language i have ever heard). though the eagle is not for the faint hearted because like SVU is also deals with horrific murder and sex crimes, and like most Scandinavian shows the victims don't survive. BUT apart from that small downside The eagle is a fresh and captivating series.
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dot points on the video if you just didn't get it
ok well it starts with him as a boy exploring Iceland (his home)
mother runs away
he is at a cemetery (its not the mother's)
he is growing up, and still thinks about his mother
he falls in love with a girl, Isbjørg,
he sees her with her father
then runs away to from iceland leaving her behind
he later grown up regrets leaving her behind and has visions about her.
personally i really love the softness of the song (very movie/disney song/epic song), it very melancholy as it tells of the main characters live his acts and experiences that change and form his life and being now. i love how like my theme for ART, people change by experiences.
Where: the Indie fest house: the Powerhouse in New Farm, Brisbane, Australia.
When: 24th January from 4.30 to late.
Who: an overwhelmed audience And I HEART HIROSHIMA.aka IHH..
What happened? a cultural explosion of song and dance, as listeners recall there times on youtube, finding Shakeytown, Got out, South and Old tree. (Finding trouble finding IHH then click the link on our previous posts.)
From the start I heart hiroshima was full of energy and life, which was prominantly lead by the lead drummer Susie, her solo dancing while drumming and singing finally drew out in the audience a little more then the ordinary bobbing the head like the first two acts gave.
Shakeytownwas just a drop from the music rain by I heart Hiroshima. its splash came from the three tripet songs combo GOT OUT, SHAKEYTOWN, SOUTH which displayed the band's true flare for experiental indie rock !!The first album created an atmospheric warm which gave way to the hit ablum The rip which included their cover of Pink Frost by the Chills this dramatic chronological merge from old to new insured the audience a full experience of their talent and musical evolution. For a last gig we have to say it was brilliant; and we must give props to Matthew Somers for lasting the whole night on a cold.
Should also mention that the IHH's are supposable influenced by Sleater Kinney, TV On The Radio, Leonard Cohen, The Smiths, The Raveonettes, The Magnetic Fields, Frank Black, Jesus and Mary Chain, The Walkmen, Slumber Party and The Pharcyde. Also Beat Happening, Pixies and The Go-Betweens. so we do recomend a quick youtubeing of "I heart hiroshima".
In overall,outstanding performance, full engagement from the audience, lots of fun,laughter, excitement and Unforgettable time...
BUT....yep, there is some sad news, ...Apparently, Sussie female voice and drummer is moving to Germany so this was their last concert 4 now in Brisbane...
Stress is an unavoidable part of our everyday life (especially when u are an IB) but we have a cure for it -MUSIC!!! Music is a phenomenal language that can be understood by everyone, regardless of this person's nationality. It has the power of destroying the stress...It is my personal opinion anyway.
Here is the song that helps me to fight against the stress. That's the voice of my country-Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire. The performer is Alihan Samedov, who is a professional player of this lovely musical instrument, balaban. I hope this video will be helpful 4 u in terms of coping with stress.
The first melody is called ''Azərbaycan maralı'' which can be translated as ''The Azerbaijani Beauty''(please notice that it is not a literal interpretation coz it literally means ''The reindeer of Azerbaijan''). It is an Azerbaijani folklore song which expresses love towards a beautiful Azerbaijani girl. Please enjoy!
The second one is called ''Sarı gəlin'', which in English means ''A blonde lady/bride'' or ''A lady/girl in yellow'', literally ''Yellow Bride''. This folklore song is based on the sad story that is about a lover who can't be together with his beloved girl-''Sarı gəlin'' and can't marry her so he expresses his grief by means of this song. Anyway..try not to cry:)) jokin'
Here is the song I got obsessed with during this holiday...
Well, it is not a new song but I 've discovered it recently...This has not been that popular compare to the other songs of Michael Jackson and has got a conflicting history. To find out more about it, just click on http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/lyrics/whatmorecanigive.html.
If you are lazy, here is a little extract and useful info about this song:
''Michael Jackson recorded this song with more than 35 artists including 3LW, Aaron & Nick Carter, Anastacia, Beyonce, Carlos Santana, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Hanson, Julio Eglesias, Luthor Vandross, Mariah Carey, Mya, N Sync, Ricky Martin, Shakira and Usher to name a few.''
''Michael was inspired to write this song after he met Nelson Mandela in 1999. Michael said that song was to help people find comfort, and help ensure global unity after such a tragic event had occurred. (the September 11th 2001 attacks)''
I found it so appealing and sincere so I couldn't just stop listening to it...Besides, it is really good to improve your Spanish:) yeah I know IB talk again but it is true...In fact, listening to the Spanish music and following lyrics of it is just so perfect, if you are eager to learn this language:)))
Please enjoy this lovely song... ''There are 2 versions of this song: an English version
Here is the lyrics: What more can I give How many people would have to die before we understand How many children have to cry, before we do all we can? If sending your love is all you can give That we all live How many times can we turn our heads And pretend we cannot see Healing the wounds of our broken earth We are one global family Just sending your preying Is something you will feel Helping one heal What have I got that I can give? What have I got that I can give? To love and to teach you To hold and to need you What more can I give? Say the words I will lay me down for you Call my name I am your friend Why do they keep teaching us Such hate and cruelty We should give over and over again Over and Over again Don't do it Don't drop the ball What have I got that I can give? What have I got that I can give? To love and to conceal you To hold and to need you What more can I give? What have I got that I can give? What have I got that I can give? To love and to conceal you To hold and to need you What more can I give?
and a Spanish version
The Spanish lyrics is a follows:
Todo para ti ¿Cuántas personas se perderán y nadie protestará? ¿Cuántos pequeños van a llorar y nadie lo evitará? Un poco de amor, no hay más que pedir para vivir. ¿Cuántas miradas se esconderán pretendiendo no saber? Que al mundo herido hay que ayudar y es de todos el deber. Con una oración y un poco de fé, ayudaré... Voy a dar todo para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Ayuda y abrigo, Abrazo de amigo Amor para ti. Todos hermanos que el llanto cruel no nos deja hacer la paz. Todos unidos de corazón y la unión nos salvará. Un poco de amor, para ti, para mi Para vivir... Voy a dar todo para ti Voy a darlo todo Voy a dar todo para ti Ayuda y abrigo, Abrazo de amigo Amor para ti. Llámame y yo vendré por ti. Háblame, te escucharé. Por qué caer en la maldad. ¿Por qué odiar así cuando hay tanto, tanto que dar? Voy a dar todo para ti Voy a darlo todo Voy a dar todo para ti Todo para ti Todo para ti Ayuda y abrigo, Abrazo de amigo Amor para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Todo para ti Todo para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Ayuda y abrigo, Abrazo de amigo Amor para ti Voy a dar todo para ti (voy a darlo todo) Voy a dar todo para ti Ayuda y abrigo, Abrazo de amigo Amor para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Ayuda y abrigo, Abrazo de amigo Amor para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Voy a dar todo para ti Ayuda y abrigo, Abrazo de amigo Amor para ti
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