Music x film

I know that the Eagles are on/ or will be on tour in 2019. Obviously, they are one of the most successful bands of the last 50 years. Not too sure how influential they have been, but they have had some memorable songs and individual members have had significant solo success.

Quincy Jones is one of the great producers, musicians and composers.There is one collaboration that I particularly like, ie. The Secret Garden (from the album Back on the Block), released in 1990. It has some great vocal arrangements... 



Some of the films that I am currently interested in include: Rocket Man, Men in Black-International, Spiderman-Far from Home and the Fast and the Furious 9.

Music...

One band I particularly like is Los Lobos. Their music has been influenced by many different musical styles and obviously they made that successful crossover into the Rock/Pop Charts...well, success in the commercial sense. 
                                                                       Another artist that I also like, is Ray Parker Junior. Of course it's through his Ghostbusters theme that I became aware of his music.+

John Wick

I do like a good action film/ thriller, though a good story would sometimes help. In the case of John Wick: Chapter 3- Parabellum, this is unlikely to happen. With so many people carrying one weapon or another and blasting each other, there is little opportunity, if any.

Peaches and Herb

I'm interested in American duo Peaches and Herb: though apparently there have been seven female vocalists who have performed in the Peaches role since the duo was established (1966). However, they have brought out some very lyrical Pop/ Soul tracks, the most successful being, Shake Your Grove and Reunited, (both1978). There is a Greatest Hits CD (2009), which I might get.

Aladdin...

I think I have varied musical tastes, though maybe that doesn't necessarily include musicals in the 'Hollywood' tradition. However, the forthcoming Aladdin looks entertaining on many levels: as romantic action and drama; as a musical. the Arabian Nights influence always conjures up a familiar lavish dream/scape and the story requires little reinterpretation. Seems strange that the film is directed by Guy Ritchie, but he does bring his particular flair to the films he takes on...

The Avengers

One of the big film releases in April is Avengers Infinity War Endgame, the sequel. Admittedly, I'm looking forward to it, however, with the aid of time travel, we know that the time line will be readjusted to the Marvel Universe that we know.

Just to mention, that I've become aware of the cause of the protest marches in various parts of London today. I was in Oxford St at HMV this morning and wondered what the protest was about...now I know...


Next week: Hellboy

Dark Phoenix

Two films on my list of, would like to see are: Dark Phoenix, in the X-Men film franchise; and Men in Black: International. Again, it is unlikely that I will see either in the cinema. This is just the reality of how difficult it is to organise trips to the cinema. Other films of interest include: Alladin...looks like a terrific fantasy adventure.