entertainment,movies,music The Entertainment Blog - Part 16

My Top 10: Bon Jovi Songs

The band Bon Jovi was extremely popular when I was a kid.The band who took their name from lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi produced several hit rock ballads and rock anthems. Here are my favourite songs.

Bon Jovi_These Days-album cover

  1. Always
  2. Bed of Roses
  3. You Give Love a Bad Name.
  4. Lie to Me
  5. Something for the pain
  6. These Days
  7. In These Arms
  8. My Guitar Lies Bleeding in My Arms
  9. This Aint a Love Song
  10. Living on a Prayer
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Camera Envy

23 July 2009
I love taking pictures (who doesn’t). Cameras are amazing, one of the greatest invetions ever. They great for capturing a moment.
My camera is nowhere near spectacular(6 mega pixel, 3 optical zoom — digital zoom doesn’t count for much), but it’s okay for now . Though honestly I’m just itching to get a new one. My previous camera was a somewhat better model but it was stolen while I was travelling and I didn’t have the cash to replace it.

My camera doesn’t have manual focus, which I find limiting. It’s great for snapshots but not so great if you want to create a specific effect. You can’t really take pictures from far away due to the limited optical zoom. What I really need is a massive lens.

SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras offer much better zoom capabilities as well as the option to focus manually. When I think of additional lens attachments I get a warm glow. That is why a digital SLR camera is number one on my gadget wishlist. Let me admit it to you now: I have camera envy! If I see someone with a cool camera, most likely I will look at the camera first, even if that someone is hot.

I choose digital instead of traditional 35mm film simply because it’s cheaper, easier to use and can be printed instantly. I like both Canon and Nikon.

I had a look on the Canon EOS US website and I saw the new model. The new Canon EOS Rebel T1i EF-S is a real beauty. It boasts an impressive 15.1 mega pixel resolution. It can also record HD video. Unfortunately for me it’s hefty awesomeness carries a hefty price tag, so I’ll have to save up a bit.

In the meantime I think I should get a more affordable SLR camera. Maybe I can look in the classifieds and buy a camera (even if it’s second) that’s more in my price range.

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My Top 10: Alanis Morisette Songs

alanis morrisette-jagged little pill- album cover

  1. Everything
  2. Narcissus
  3. Ironic
  4. Thank You
  5. You owe me nothing in return
  6. Joining you
  7. Uninvited
  8. Hands Clean
  9. You Learn
  10. Out is Through

Alanis Morissette is one of my favourite artists. I have albums Jagged Little Pill, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie and Under the Rug Swept. But I think next time I buy CDs I’ll definitely get some Alanis.

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I wish I could play

21 July 2009

acoustic_guitar_strings acoustic_guitar

I cannot play any musical instruments. Not unless a little bit of Chopsticks counts. I never actually studied a instrument, but then again I didn’t particularly have a musical ear. I sing off key and I don’t have much rhythm. However, like many people I have fantasized about being a rock star… or at the very least just being able to play an instrument really well.

I think I is extraordinary to be able to produce music by plucking the right strings or pressing the right buttons. How cool are drummers?! I would so love to be a drummer chick.

Is 26 too old to learn a new instrument? Can you teach and old dog new tricks? Due to a decision to try new things though, I’m throwing cautions to the winds(as in wind instruments).

Then the question of which instrument to take up comes in to play. As I said before I probably wouldn’t be much good as a drummer. I don’t really think winds are my thing either. Winds may be cool if someone else plays it, but the idea of doing it doesn’t really appeal to me. Pianos take up space.

So then, I think guitars is the best option for me. Once again a question pops up. Base, acoustic or electric?

I think the acoustic is probably going to be more my cup of tea. Not that guitars really have anything to do with tea… I could take my acoustic anywhere, annoying my friends with my amateur strumming. Their annoyance levels would depend of course on how much they’ve had to drink.

Seeing as I probably not going to make it professionally, how much money do I want to fork out for it? Do I buy it brand new? I don’t think I should buy a new guitar. It would probably be better to buy a guitar secondhand. I’m sure there are plenty of instruments for sale in the classifieds and I might just get something for a bargain. If I do however surprise myself, by actually playing halfway decent, then maybe I can consider an upgrade.

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My Top 10: Robbie Williams Songs

robbie-williams-live-concert

  1. Eternity
  2. No Regrets
  3. Angel.
  4. Strong.
  5. Beautiful.
  6. Sexed up.
  7. Come Undone.
  8. Let Me Entertain You.
  9. She’s the One.
  10. Kids (with Nicole Kidman)

Robbie Williams is a pop singer and on of the UK’s biggest celebrity. He’s a former member of British boy-band Take That (1989-1995). As a solo artist he did much better than any other his former band mates ever did. He has a reputation of being a bad boy and has battled with substance abuse. He is a big fan of Frank Sinatra and has also done a great swing album: Swing While You’re Winning. He remains is the best selling British solo artist and is a great live performer.

I might be teased for this, but Robbie Williams is my favourite male singer and I have several of his CDs. I will certainly get some more next time I buy CDs.

image: wikipedia

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