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It’s not Led Zepplin by any measure, but there is a secret music genre that pays tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Hundreds of bands and musicians around the world have dedicated songs and entire albums to the vision of Middle-earth that Tolkien created.

One such artist is Heather Downing, who performs as the Elvish singer Rehtaeh. She takes her craft so seriously she has sought out the wisdom of masters of the Elven tongues to ensure her enunciations are acceptable to hard-core Tolkien fanatics. Most people would not know what to criticize, but pleasing that one eery fan in ten thousand who thinks he knows how Elvish music should sound is very important.

Rehtaeh was recently a guest on the pop Internet show Middle-earth Talk Radio, which boasts its own resident Tolkien scholar in cohost Michael Martinez. Martinez, who has written several books about Middle-earth, pummeled Downing with questions about her music, which includes titles such as “Aquatania” and “Elven Wedding Song”.

Middle-earth Talk Radio was kindled by Hawke Robinson, whose Tolkien interests manifest themselves mostly in role-playing games and music. He operates Middle-earthRadio.com, which boasts the Web’s largest collection of Tolkien-inspired music. Robinson is also pursuing an advanced degree in psychology by studying the therapeutic effects of role-playing games on children. His passion for RPGs is the driving force behind Tolkien Moot, a Spokane-area convention that brings Middle-earth gamers and scholars together for enlightened discourse (and some Orc-killing).

The next Tolkien Moot happens the weekend of August 13-15 and is open to the public, although RSVPs through the Website are appreciated. Rehtaeh will be the special guest at Tolkien Moot this year. They have scheduled three live performances that will be broadcast on the Web for fans around the world who cannot attend in person. The convention also features “Raw Hobbit”, a 1-on-1 talk show hosted by Martinez ala William Shatner and a livecast of Middle-earth Talk Radio.

Alexandra Burke is relax for once and do some serious boogying at this month’s BRITs. Unlike last year - when Alex was ordered by her team to leave the event early - Burke plans to have a good time at the London event, which happens at Earl’s Court on 16th Feb . Alexandra’s latest song - Broken Heels has seen her hit the top ten in the United Kingdom charts once more. Alexandra recounted : “Last year my management made me leave when Lady GaGa was performing with The Pet Shop Boys.” “They rushed me out before it ended.” She added to a leading UK newspaper.

“I pleaded them to let me come to the afters how parties but they revealed it was too early for that and I could go next year.” “I’m so making up for it this year and I am prepared for it.

Last year Pixie Lott got to go and even Aston [of JLS] was texting me asking why I was not there.” Alex latterly made a claim she is scared of dating. Alexandra Burke will allegedly release ‘The Silence’ as her next single. The ballad, which is taken from her chart-topping first album Overcome, has been added to the post-March release schedule. Talking to DS latterly, Burke said that she was hoping the track would become a single.

Effective vocal instruction can get you to improve fast. I had a few lessons that changed my whole musical career. In addition, there’s a lot of instruction you can get from other places now. There are a number of singing lessons in London that will help you get better vocally.

When I was playing guitar and drums, I always loved singing in my apartment, but I never really thought it was possible for me to sing in front of everyone. I had a friend who recommended a friend for singing lessons. I called her and we set up our first appointment.

I was surprised when she started showing me how to breathe. She told me to watch my stomach expand with inhales because I need to breath from the diaphragm instead of the stomach. What does breathing have to do with effective vocal instruction is what I was wondering.

On the exhale, she had me put my tongue up against my teeth with my mouth barely open. So there was a kind of whispering sound as I exhaled slowly and controlled. Just doing this five minutes a day greatly increased my relaxation and helped me hold notes longer when I started singing again.

After this, she got me to sing notes going up the scale with her keyboard. This is something you can do on your guitar also if you wish. Just keep trying to hit the notes and find the limits of your range. Once you find these limits, you can keep practicing up and down the scale with improved technique utilizing more head voice and you will start seeing your range expand slowly.

Which Singing Instruction is Right For You

In the beginning, you’re not going to think you can go past a certain range, but I promise that you can with proper technique. No matter what range you expand to, it should never be straining your vocal chords or throat. If you’re straining, then something is wrong. Hopefully this has given you a little effective vocal instruction.

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For many people the night life of London is considered to be some of the best in the world. Where, you can go enjoy a wide variety of nightlife activities that will give a unique flavor that only London can offer. One place where this can clearly be seen is throughout the many different jazz clubs scattered around the city. For countless numbers of people, these venues are one of the best places to be on Friday or Saturday night, where you can be able to listen to soothing music in a relaxing atmosphere. While this is no doubt a great thing, the fact of the matter is that jazz clubs can offer you many intangible benefits such as:

You can meet a wide variety of people: The jazz clubs of London are known for the unique crowd that they attract, this means that you can be able to meet many different people from a variety of backgrounds. Helping you, to be able to have a truly one of a kind experience by mingling with a wide variety of people.

It is a relaxed atmosphere: Sometimes when you are going out in London you may want to go some place where the atmosphere is more relaxing. What happens is London has a wide variety of clubs ranging from dance to alternative, in some cases you may not be in the mood to go to these types of clubs because they could be a little to high energy for you. When this happens it means that you can be able to go somewhere such as jazz club that will let you relax and listen to the soothing sounds of the music, without having that high energy feel.

Clearly London has a wide variety of jazz clubs, above are just two of the many advantages that the jazz clubs have to offer.

With another Glastonbury approaching there is one specific product that comes to mind, sky lanterns. They have, in recent years, become an integral part of any Glasto-goers experience. In an interview in 2008 the headliner’s, Kings of Leon, cited the release of sky lanterns from the Stone Circle as their enduring memory of the festival. If you do not directly release one from the tranquil Stone Circle you are likely to witness their otherworldly presence as they drift up and across the open Somerset countryside. It is no coincidence that the use of the lanterns, with their connotations of peacefullness and hope, have become intrinsically connected with the Stone Circle. This field is where festival goers seek respite in the depths of the night, sitting and chatting together around fires in the liberating spirit that remains at the heart of the festival. As is traditional with sky lanterns, a wish is made with each one released. It is a close to numinous experience to watch from the hillside of the Circle as the wishes rise across the packed festival, oblivious to the frantic crowds beneath them, up in to the sky and out of view. Watching the sky lanterns take this journey in to the clouds is a pure moment to contemplate and escape. It is one of the reasons that in spite of its ever sprawling size, Glastonbury remains unique.

Up from down under the Australian born Keith Urban continues to cement himself as a solid up and coming star with the release of his CD Be Here.

Throughout Be Here Urban distinguishes himself by easily transitioning between country, rock, pop and tinges of bluegrass, creating his own signature style. As has become his trademark, the depth and passion that he brings to his songs through the lyrics can have you in tears.

Be Here has such a great mix of songs. Everything from upbeat fun songs like Days Go By, and Better Life, to sweet romantic songs like Making Memories of Us, and the the ones that will really tug at your heart like Tonight I Wanna Cry, and Nobody Drinks Alone.

These days it’s a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs. I love every song on it and recommend it to anyone who not only enjoys country music but music in general. Urban, through his unique style, has a way of making the listener feel the lyrics.

It should be noted that Urban’s guitar playing is top notch as well. Providing stirring solo’s like that on She’s Gotta Be. Making him a really well rounded young musician.

The CD launches with a great track, Days Go By, that will definitely be heard on country music radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. From there Urban proceeds to display why he is quickly becoming one the best in the business as he mixes his signature style throughout the collection.

Overall Be Here is an outstanding release. Definitely must have music. I give it two thumbs up.

While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are Better Life [track 2], You’re My Better Half [track 6], and These Are The Days [track 13]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore […as in “Stuck On REpeat”] is track 10, Nobody Drinks Alone. Very nice!

Release Notes:

Keith Urban originally released Be Here on September 21, 2004 on the Capitol record label.

CD track list follows:

1. Days Go By
2. Better Life
3. Making Memories Of Us
4. God’s Been Good To Me
5. The Hard Way
6. You’re My Better Half
7. I Could Fly
8. Tonight I Wanna Cry
9. She’s Gotta Be
10. Nobody Drinks Alone
11. Country Comfort
12. Live To Love Another Day
13. These Are The Days

To listen to samples of each song on Be Here by Keith Urban go to:
Keith Urban CD - Be Here MP3 Samples [ http://www.smoothlee.com/keith-Urban-be-here.html ]