Lil Wayne - Mirror Feat. Bruno Mars - sounds so Indian!!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
"Fire away Fire away"
It's been on the loop for a very long time and I am still not over this track. Guetta has just proved to be this musician beyond the stereotypical DJ who just changes the beats for an existing song.
All his original tracks have been such massive hits, the man's got some serious music talent bringing out some great collaborations. For example
1) When was the last time you 'actually' listened to the lyrics of a song produced by a DJ
2) When was the last time, a song produced by a DJ not called a "remix" or " abcd beat mix"
3) When was the last time, you actually looked forward to a new track from a DJ
All his original tracks have been such massive hits, the man's got some serious music talent bringing out some great collaborations. For example
1) When was the last time you 'actually' listened to the lyrics of a song produced by a DJ
2) When was the last time, a song produced by a DJ not called a "remix" or " abcd beat mix"
3) When was the last time, you actually looked forward to a new track from a DJ
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Greek company
We have been reading millions of articles on the plight of Greece and how they brought it on themselves (including the Michael Lewis stories).
On a flight recently, I happened to sit next to a senior Greek lady, who was returning from her trip to Athens. She had gone to visit her ailing mother and does not actually live there. We got talking about how life has been disrupted due to the current crisis. She mentioned how
1)Everyone has moved their money out of the banks and are storing cash at home
2)The crime rates (incl robberies) have risen dramatically because of the above reason, as well as, for the fact that unemployment is high
3)Certain essential medicines are not available anymore and importing them is harder, because a doctor needs to prescribe them specifically
4)Airlines are gradually closing down service to Athens, making it harder for people to travel in from overseas
5)The elections are a mess, because each party is believed to be backed by a lobby from a country with interests in Greece
6)And of course, the hatred for the Germans! - the Greeks do believe that the western european super powers have an interest in controlling Greece for the resources and have hence contributed to creating the current economic situation.
It was interesting to hear first hand, the change in life for an average Greek citizen. For an average citizen, it must be very hard to come to terms with impending hardships.
On a flight recently, I happened to sit next to a senior Greek lady, who was returning from her trip to Athens. She had gone to visit her ailing mother and does not actually live there. We got talking about how life has been disrupted due to the current crisis. She mentioned how
1)Everyone has moved their money out of the banks and are storing cash at home
2)The crime rates (incl robberies) have risen dramatically because of the above reason, as well as, for the fact that unemployment is high
3)Certain essential medicines are not available anymore and importing them is harder, because a doctor needs to prescribe them specifically
4)Airlines are gradually closing down service to Athens, making it harder for people to travel in from overseas
5)The elections are a mess, because each party is believed to be backed by a lobby from a country with interests in Greece
6)And of course, the hatred for the Germans! - the Greeks do believe that the western european super powers have an interest in controlling Greece for the resources and have hence contributed to creating the current economic situation.
It was interesting to hear first hand, the change in life for an average Greek citizen. For an average citizen, it must be very hard to come to terms with impending hardships.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Never say Never
That's what they call the documentary covering Justin Beiber's story. Quite impressive, the kid has had a fairytale journey and he seems to be handling it well so far. It is well known that he was a youtube phenomenon and Usher helped create the star out of this kid.
How and why did this happen? Was it a good business move by the production company. I think so!
Amongst musicians you have bands and artists catering to pretty much every segment. The youth segment (both high teens and young adults), working class segment, the family segment, middle aged and the old age segment*. If i can pin an artist or a band to each of these segments(for example), it would probably be 1)Miley Cyrus/Nicki Minaj 2) Black eyed peas/Eminem/Usher 3)Country music bands/artists 4)Beach boys 5)Classical artists, in that respective order.
What probably was missing, was a young teen sensation. The last kid who was famous in this category was Aaron Carter (younger brother of Nick Carter - the backstreet boy) who had a few hits. I dont remember if there was anyone else after that. There was a clear market gap and it only made sense to look out for a talent that could address this and the money would just follow. Beiber literally has no competition in the segment he caters to. Great place to be in!
While Beiber is on his way to young adulthood, transforming as an artist towards newer music, I think the production companies are scouting right now to find a replacement in this category.
*Just a rough segmentation by demographics
How and why did this happen? Was it a good business move by the production company. I think so!
Amongst musicians you have bands and artists catering to pretty much every segment. The youth segment (both high teens and young adults), working class segment, the family segment, middle aged and the old age segment*. If i can pin an artist or a band to each of these segments(for example), it would probably be 1)Miley Cyrus/Nicki Minaj 2) Black eyed peas/Eminem/Usher 3)Country music bands/artists 4)Beach boys 5)Classical artists, in that respective order.
What probably was missing, was a young teen sensation. The last kid who was famous in this category was Aaron Carter (younger brother of Nick Carter - the backstreet boy) who had a few hits. I dont remember if there was anyone else after that. There was a clear market gap and it only made sense to look out for a talent that could address this and the money would just follow. Beiber literally has no competition in the segment he caters to. Great place to be in!
While Beiber is on his way to young adulthood, transforming as an artist towards newer music, I think the production companies are scouting right now to find a replacement in this category.
*Just a rough segmentation by demographics
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Trades
Ray Allen to Miami - Looks like the Heat will be an offense powerhouse inside the paint and at the 3 point line. Unless this is a move to hedge any lost form or injuries to Mike Miller or Shane Battier
Steve Nash to LA - Honestly, Nash deserves a ring and I only hope he gets one before he retires. Two time MVP and a great team player. He may just be able to get more out of Gasol and Bynum through his killer passes.
USA Basketball - Again nothing short of a dream team. Again a USA-Spain final on the cards, with an overwhelming win for team USA
Steve Nash to LA - Honestly, Nash deserves a ring and I only hope he gets one before he retires. Two time MVP and a great team player. He may just be able to get more out of Gasol and Bynum through his killer passes.
USA Basketball - Again nothing short of a dream team. Again a USA-Spain final on the cards, with an overwhelming win for team USA
Of Blog names...
So not unusual to find a blog titled "random"or "arbit" or "delusions" or a combination of these.
Having been a culprit myself, I am renaming my blog. May read a bit odd, but what the hell, I am a fan of alliterations.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Delayed post on NBA 2012
So Lebron finally gets the ring. Irrespective of public opinion, the guy did deserve a ring. He kept coming back and taking his game a level up every time he was pushed down. I recently caught up on the movie "More than a game" - shot pretty much on home video, which tracks Lebron's growing years as a basketball player. In terms of skill and talent, he was clearly unique.
He can guard the ball, play power forward, post up and shoot 3's at will. What was probably missing was the mental strength that saw him missing clutch shots in his years at Cleveland. He was tested again this year in the series against Boston, but he just came out of it much better. On a player like Lebron, there are immense pressures and expectations, given his talent. But crossing the last mile takes much more mental composure and confidence than just talent. Probably why it took him 7 years to get his first ring, while Wade (drafted in the same year) drove his team to a championship in his third year. Probably coz Wade had marginally lesser expectations and was shouldering a team with the support of Shaq ( in his sunset years). In clutch situations, he also seems more confident that LBJ.
Will we see a Miami dominance in the next few years. The next couple of seasons I am sure (assuming no one goes down with injuries). Eric Spoelstra has put together a great team that is defensively as great as their offense. Something that will see them getting the better of other talented teams.
He can guard the ball, play power forward, post up and shoot 3's at will. What was probably missing was the mental strength that saw him missing clutch shots in his years at Cleveland. He was tested again this year in the series against Boston, but he just came out of it much better. On a player like Lebron, there are immense pressures and expectations, given his talent. But crossing the last mile takes much more mental composure and confidence than just talent. Probably why it took him 7 years to get his first ring, while Wade (drafted in the same year) drove his team to a championship in his third year. Probably coz Wade had marginally lesser expectations and was shouldering a team with the support of Shaq ( in his sunset years). In clutch situations, he also seems more confident that LBJ.
Will we see a Miami dominance in the next few years. The next couple of seasons I am sure (assuming no one goes down with injuries). Eric Spoelstra has put together a great team that is defensively as great as their offense. Something that will see them getting the better of other talented teams.
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