Today we watched the trailer for The Best of Enemies, a movie based on a true story set in North Carolina in 1971. There was a move to desegregate the schools (i.e. put black and white children together) and many whites, led by the Ku Klux Klan, opposed the change and attacked black classrooms. Taraji P. Henson, a black activist, and C. P. Ellis, the local Klan leader, had to work together to make the situation better.
Sam Rockwell and Taraji P. Henson star in the movie.
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Monday, November 12, 2018
Monday, January 22, 2018
Hotel California (The Eagles) and Samson, and other matters…
Today we listened to Hotel California by The Eagles. It is their most famous song, and it's number 20 on a list of top rock songs. The video I found was a live performance, but the lyrics were also added. I like music with lots of guitars, so I enjoy listening to this song and watching the playing. If you are interested in that list of 100 songs, you can start here at Number 100!
The end of term is approaching. I am sure you are all busy preparing for exams. What will you do in the spring vacation? I will be working most of the time. It looks like there aren't too may exciting movies coming. [116 words]
The end of term is approaching. I am sure you are all busy preparing for exams. What will you do in the spring vacation? I will be working most of the time. It looks like there aren't too may exciting movies coming. [116 words]
The Boy Downstairs, Hotel California (The Eagles)
Today we watched the trailer for The Boy Downstairs, a movie written and directed by Sophie Brooks and starring Zosia Mamet. It seems to be about a young woman who split up with her boyfriend some time ago, but she discovers him living in her apartment block. They become friends again, and his current girlfriend gets angry. Recently, we have watched a lot of animated features, as well as a lot of suspense and action movie, so I thought a romcom would be a nice change.
We also saw a live video of The Eagles performing Hotel California. Unusually for live videos on YouTube, it had the English lyrics as well as a Japanese translation. Two things that stand out about The Eagles is that the vocalist is also the drummer, and that there are three guitarists. The guitar sound is quite full, and two of the guitarists clearly enjoy playing off each other.
The Premier League has become a bit more interesting. Manchester United have bought Alexis Sanchez, and he is expected to improve the team, meaning they can put some pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. [190 words]
We also saw a live video of The Eagles performing Hotel California. Unusually for live videos on YouTube, it had the English lyrics as well as a Japanese translation. Two things that stand out about The Eagles is that the vocalist is also the drummer, and that there are three guitarists. The guitar sound is quite full, and two of the guitarists clearly enjoy playing off each other.
The Premier League has become a bit more interesting. Manchester United have bought Alexis Sanchez, and he is expected to improve the team, meaning they can put some pressure on Manchester City at the top of the table. [190 words]
Monday, January 15, 2018
Supper's Ready, Get Out, and other matters…
Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams
Today we watched three videos. The first two were of Supper's Ready by Genesis, the first being the animated version, and the second a live version from around 1974. The third was the trailer for Get Out, a suspense/horror movie directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams. I have seen that movie, and it's very interesting. It's still playing at Denkikan, so please check it out!
In the Premier League, many, many matches were played over the Christmas and New Year break. The table has not changed so much at the top. Here it is.
One feature of this year's table is that many teams are still at risk of relegation. Let's look at the bottom half:
As you can see, not very many teams are safe.
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Today we watched three videos. The first two were of Supper's Ready by Genesis, the first being the animated version, and the second a live version from around 1974. The third was the trailer for Get Out, a suspense/horror movie directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams. I have seen that movie, and it's very interesting. It's still playing at Denkikan, so please check it out!
In the Premier League, many, many matches were played over the Christmas and New Year break. The table has not changed so much at the top. Here it is.
One feature of this year's table is that many teams are still at risk of relegation. Let's look at the bottom half:
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America (Simon & Garfunkel), Molly's Game, and other matters…
Jessica Chastain
Idris Elba
Kevin Costner
Paul Simon
Art Garfunkel
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first class of the new year. Today's and next week's class will be the last of this semester and academic year!
Today we watched two videos, one music video and one movie trailer. Until now, we have watched mainly British music videos (Genesis, Yes, David Bowie) and two Irish artists (The Cranberries, U2), but today we watched a live performance of America by Simon and Garfunkel. They are very different from the British artists we have seen so far, who generally have a full rock sound. Simon and Garfunkel are basically folk singers who also add a band. Their main attractions are pleasant melodies and evocative lyrics sung with nice harmony.
Jessica Chastain is one of my favorite actors. We saw the trailer for her new movie, Molly's Game. It looks very interesting. It's based on a true story of a woman who set up a high-stakes poker game featuring billionaires. Idris Elba plays her lawyer.
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Idris Elba
Kevin Costner
Paul Simon
Art Garfunkel
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first class of the new year. Today's and next week's class will be the last of this semester and academic year!
Today we watched two videos, one music video and one movie trailer. Until now, we have watched mainly British music videos (Genesis, Yes, David Bowie) and two Irish artists (The Cranberries, U2), but today we watched a live performance of America by Simon and Garfunkel. They are very different from the British artists we have seen so far, who generally have a full rock sound. Simon and Garfunkel are basically folk singers who also add a band. Their main attractions are pleasant melodies and evocative lyrics sung with nice harmony.
Jessica Chastain is one of my favorite actors. We saw the trailer for her new movie, Molly's Game. It looks very interesting. It's based on a true story of a woman who set up a high-stakes poker game featuring billionaires. Idris Elba plays her lawyer.
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Monday, December 25, 2017
The Twelve Days of Christmas, and other matters…
Today, we listened to the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. Most of the students didn't seem interested in learning about Christmas, so we didn't talk about why there are 12 days, when Christmas ends, and so on. Memorizing songs is a good way to learn a language, and The Twelve Days of Christmas is a good song to choose, because it features so much repetition.
There are no Premier League matches on Christmas Eve, so the last matches I know about are the Saturday matches. Manchester City won as usual, and so did Spurs. Chelsea drew their game, as did Manchester United, and Liverpool and Arsenal also played to a draw. Manchester City's lead is now at 13 points, I think.
There are a few good movies playing now. I recommend Miss Sloane, a story about a lobbyist, playing now at Denkikan. I also think Nocturnal Animals looks very interesting. Get Out also looks interesting, but I'm worried that it may be too frightening. You can check the timetable here.
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There are no Premier League matches on Christmas Eve, so the last matches I know about are the Saturday matches. Manchester City won as usual, and so did Spurs. Chelsea drew their game, as did Manchester United, and Liverpool and Arsenal also played to a draw. Manchester City's lead is now at 13 points, I think.
There are a few good movies playing now. I recommend Miss Sloane, a story about a lobbyist, playing now at Denkikan. I also think Nocturnal Animals looks very interesting. Get Out also looks interesting, but I'm worried that it may be too frightening. You can check the timetable here.
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Twelve Days of Christmas, Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie), Paddington 2, and other matters…
Today, we watched three videos. One was The Twelve Days of Christmas song, the second was a 1972 performance of Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie, and the third was a trailer for Paddington 2, the sequel to the 2015 hit, Paddington.
The Twelve Days of Christmas is a very popular Christmas song in the west. It's a very useful song to learn, because it features a lot of repetition of the same pattern, e.g. twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping, and nine ladies dancing. Furthermore, it features up to eleven repetitions of some phrases such as "and a partridge in a pear tree". I recommend that you try to memorize the song; it will help you master English phonology and grammar. (120 words)
The Twelve Days of Christmas is a very popular Christmas song in the west. It's a very useful song to learn, because it features a lot of repetition of the same pattern, e.g. twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping, and nine ladies dancing. Furthermore, it features up to eleven repetitions of some phrases such as "and a partridge in a pear tree". I recommend that you try to memorize the song; it will help you master English phonology and grammar. (120 words)
Monday, December 18, 2017
The Musical Box, Ferdinand, and other matters…
Today we watched a live performance from 1973 of Genesis's The Musical Box. It was a very dynamic performance, featuring Peter Gabriel's theatrical performance and the musicians all in good form.
Then we watched the trailer for Ferdinand, a 20th Century Fox animated feature. It looks really good and it shows the kindness of a bull who is just assumed to be fierce because he is a bull.
Have you seen The Last Jedi? I hope to see it soon. In preparation, I saw Revenge of the Sith on video the other day. When it was released, it didn't make much of an impression on me—maybe I was tired of George Lucas's direction—but on reviewing it looked pretty good, and I could partly understand why Anakin changed so much.
If you are not familiar with Star Wars but want to watch the movies, try the Ernst Rister order.
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Then we watched the trailer for Ferdinand, a 20th Century Fox animated feature. It looks really good and it shows the kindness of a bull who is just assumed to be fierce because he is a bull.
Have you seen The Last Jedi? I hope to see it soon. In preparation, I saw Revenge of the Sith on video the other day. When it was released, it didn't make much of an impression on me—maybe I was tired of George Lucas's direction—but on reviewing it looked pretty good, and I could partly understand why Anakin changed so much.
If you are not familiar with Star Wars but want to watch the movies, try the Ernst Rister order.
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The Musical Box, Ferdinand, and other matters…
Today we watched a music video and a movie trailer. The music video was a 1973 performance of The Musical Box by Genesis, and the movie trailer was the animated feature Ferdinand by ２０世紀狐.
As you may remember, Genesis was considered part of the progressive rock movement but was also the founder of the theatrical rock movement, and their music had a lot of elements of folk and British culture as well. Peter Gabriel had a great stage presence and was able to express a lot with his face. He also wore masks and various headgear. The Musical Box is one of Genesis's most famous songs, and it features a wide dynamic range, with some very quiet passages and also some very loud ones. As usual, the camera work is a little disappointing, with not enough attention paid to the hands of Steve Hackett, the guitarist. I would also like to see more of Phil Collins (the drummer) when playing the more busy passages.
Ferdinand is about a bull who is very peaceful and doesn't want to harm people or other animals. He lives in Spain, and people want him to take part in bullfights, but he refuses. One day, he is stung by a bee and goes wild, and people capture him because they are scared. The other animals set about trying to free him.
Last week, you may have heard that Manchester City visited Manchester United in the Premier League. Although Manchester United were at home, Manchester City won and extended their lead at the top of the table. This week, Manchester City played Tottenham. This time Manchester City won quite easily, and now everyone is saying that no-one can catch them.
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As you may remember, Genesis was considered part of the progressive rock movement but was also the founder of the theatrical rock movement, and their music had a lot of elements of folk and British culture as well. Peter Gabriel had a great stage presence and was able to express a lot with his face. He also wore masks and various headgear. The Musical Box is one of Genesis's most famous songs, and it features a wide dynamic range, with some very quiet passages and also some very loud ones. As usual, the camera work is a little disappointing, with not enough attention paid to the hands of Steve Hackett, the guitarist. I would also like to see more of Phil Collins (the drummer) when playing the more busy passages.
Ferdinand is about a bull who is very peaceful and doesn't want to harm people or other animals. He lives in Spain, and people want him to take part in bullfights, but he refuses. One day, he is stung by a bee and goes wild, and people capture him because they are scared. The other animals set about trying to free him.
Last week, you may have heard that Manchester City visited Manchester United in the Premier League. Although Manchester United were at home, Manchester City won and extended their lead at the top of the table. This week, Manchester City played Tottenham. This time Manchester City won quite easily, and now everyone is saying that no-one can catch them.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
The Last Jedi, New Year's Day, and other matters…
Episode 8
Daisy Ridley
Rian Johnson
Carrie Fisher
Today we watched two videos. One was a concert video of U2 performing New Year's Day at Slane Castle in Ireland. The performance was quite energetic. One problem is that the camera focuses too much on Bono, the vocalist, and not enough on The Edge's hands; I'd like to see his guitar technique more.
The other one was a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. I'm hoping to go and see it on an IMAX screen in Fukuoka.
Did you hear about the Premier League matches played this weekend? Things went very well for Manchester City. They won their match away against Manchester United. At the same time, Arsenal and Liverpool drew their matches, and Chelsea lost theirs, so Manchester City gained ground on all their rivals. If you look at the table, you can see how well they are doing. [154 words]
Daisy Ridley
Rian Johnson
Carrie Fisher
Today we watched two videos. One was a concert video of U2 performing New Year's Day at Slane Castle in Ireland. The performance was quite energetic. One problem is that the camera focuses too much on Bono, the vocalist, and not enough on The Edge's hands; I'd like to see his guitar technique more.
The other one was a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. I'm hoping to go and see it on an IMAX screen in Fukuoka.
Did you hear about the Premier League matches played this weekend? Things went very well for Manchester City. They won their match away against Manchester United. At the same time, Arsenal and Liverpool drew their matches, and Chelsea lost theirs, so Manchester City gained ground on all their rivals. If you look at the table, you can see how well they are doing. [154 words]
New Year's Day, The Last Jedi, and other matters…
Episode 8
Today we watched a music video and also a promotion video for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which is Episode 8 of the saga. The music video was a live performance at Slane Castle in Ireland of New Year's Day, by U2. U2 is the most successful band ever in Ireland's history, and Slane Castle looks like a great place to have a concert. New Year's Day is a fan favorite, and the performance had a lot of energy. I think I need to use white to show the lyrics!
The promotion video for The Last Jedi was not a trailer; it featured interviews with Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher (who died after filming was finished), and some of the people who made the film. It looks quite exciting. The film starts on December 15th (this Friday!).
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Today we watched a music video and also a promotion video for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which is Episode 8 of the saga. The music video was a live performance at Slane Castle in Ireland of New Year's Day, by U2. U2 is the most successful band ever in Ireland's history, and Slane Castle looks like a great place to have a concert. New Year's Day is a fan favorite, and the performance had a lot of energy. I think I need to use white to show the lyrics!
The promotion video for The Last Jedi was not a trailer; it featured interviews with Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher (who died after filming was finished), and some of the people who made the film. It looks quite exciting. The film starts on December 15th (this Friday!).
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Monday, December 4, 2017
Soon, The Star, and other matters…
Yes
Soon (from The Gates of Delirium)
Relayer
1975
The Star
Sony Pictures Animation
Today we watched two videos. The first one was the trailer for The Star, a new movie from Sony Pictures Animation. It's a Christmas story, told from "a different perspective". It looks very funny, but I wonder when it's coming to Japan? I hope it doesn't come in April or May but they manage to bring it here before Christmas!
Talking of movies coming before Christmas, next week What Happened to Monday is starting at Denkikan. If you get the chance, you should go and see it. Remember that it will play for only one week!
The second video was a Yes concert video from 1975. They performed Soon, the last part of The Gates of Delirium, a 20-minute song from their album Relayer.
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Soon (from The Gates of Delirium)
Relayer
1975
The Star
Sony Pictures Animation
Today we watched two videos. The first one was the trailer for The Star, a new movie from Sony Pictures Animation. It's a Christmas story, told from "a different perspective". It looks very funny, but I wonder when it's coming to Japan? I hope it doesn't come in April or May but they manage to bring it here before Christmas!
Talking of movies coming before Christmas, next week What Happened to Monday is starting at Denkikan. If you get the chance, you should go and see it. Remember that it will play for only one week!
The second video was a Yes concert video from 1975. They performed Soon, the last part of The Gates of Delirium, a 20-minute song from their album Relayer.
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The Final Year, Soon, and other matters…
Yes
Soon (from The Gates of Delirium)
Relayer 1974
Today we saw two videos. The first was the trailer for The Final Year, a documentary about the foreign policy team in the Obama administration in their final year in office. It covers things like the war in Syria and the time very near the end when the result of the presidential election was announced and they found out that Donald Trump would be the new president. That meant that the continuity they had hoped for, with Hillary Clinton as president, would not be possible.
The second video was a live concert video from 1975, with Yes performing Soon, the last part of The Gates of Delirium, the main track from their album Relayer. Although I added lyrics to the video, I'm worried that people may not have been able to read them. So I post them below.
The Gates of Delirium, Close to the Edge, and Awaken are three of Yes's epic songs. Although you may not be used to such long songs, I recommend that you try listening to them sometime. Like 1970s movies, they take some time to get used to but are rewarding if you put in the effort.
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Soon (from The Gates of Delirium)
Relayer 1974
Today we saw two videos. The first was the trailer for The Final Year, a documentary about the foreign policy team in the Obama administration in their final year in office. It covers things like the war in Syria and the time very near the end when the result of the presidential election was announced and they found out that Donald Trump would be the new president. That meant that the continuity they had hoped for, with Hillary Clinton as president, would not be possible.
The second video was a live concert video from 1975, with Yes performing Soon, the last part of The Gates of Delirium, the main track from their album Relayer. Although I added lyrics to the video, I'm worried that people may not have been able to read them. So I post them below.The Gates of Delirium, Close to the Edge, and Awaken are three of Yes's epic songs. Although you may not be used to such long songs, I recommend that you try listening to them sometime. Like 1970s movies, they take some time to get used to but are rewarding if you put in the effort.
Soon, oh soon the light
Pass within and soothe this endless nightAnd wait here for youOur reason to be hereSoon, oh soon the timeAll we move to gain will reach and calmOur heart is openOur reason to be hereLong ago, set into rhymeSoon, oh soon the lightOurs to shape for all time, ours the rightThe sun will lead usOur reason to be here
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, and other matters…
Genesis
1974
Today we watched a video of Genesis performing Dancing with the Moonlit Knight. The video was from 1974, and the picture and sound were quite bad. But I enjoyed seeing them play. Unlike most videos of Genesis from that period, the camera sometimes showed Steve Hackett playing the guitar.
In British politics, arguments are still continuing over Brexit. The main problem being discussed now is how to ensure trade between the UK and Ireland. While the UK is in the EU, trade is easy. But after Brexit, there has to be a border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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1974
Today we watched a video of Genesis performing Dancing with the Moonlit Knight. The video was from 1974, and the picture and sound were quite bad. But I enjoyed seeing them play. Unlike most videos of Genesis from that period, the camera sometimes showed Steve Hackett playing the guitar.
In British politics, arguments are still continuing over Brexit. The main problem being discussed now is how to ensure trade between the UK and Ireland. While the UK is in the EU, trade is easy. But after Brexit, there has to be a border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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Dancing with the Moonlit Knight, and other matters…
Genesis (1973)
Peter Gabriel
progressive rock
theatrical rock
Today we listened to Dancing with the Moonlit Knight by Genesis, watching their live performance. It is from their album Selling England by the Pound. That was their last album before The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, after which Peter Gabriel left the group. We could see one of Peter Gabriel's costumes. Genesis was my second favorite group of the time.
Check them out if you get the chance.
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Peter Gabriel
progressive rock
theatrical rock
Today we listened to Dancing with the Moonlit Knight by Genesis, watching their live performance. It is from their album Selling England by the Pound. That was their last album before The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, after which Peter Gabriel left the group. We could see one of Peter Gabriel's costumes. Genesis was my second favorite group of the time.
Check them out if you get the chance.
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Monday, November 20, 2017
Turn of the Century
Today we watched a concert video of Yes performing Turn of the Century. It's about a sculptor who creates a statue of his wife. She dies in the winter, but the statue comes to life (maybe) or at least enables him to remember his wife.
Recently, there have been some international football matches. England played Germany and Brazil, the number 1 and number 2 teams in the FIFA rankings, and drew 0 – 0 each time. Although the lack of goals is not so exciting, in general English people are happy because our defence has improved; usually we would lose to such strong teams.
In the Premier League, Manchester City are still winning every game. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal all won at the weekend. Paul Pogba, United's star midfielder, is back in the team, so United look much stronger than they have done the last few weeks.
I spent a few days in Montana last week. I met the governor and lieutenant governor and many state officials and university officials. The food was very good there, and we had beef steak two or three times. The university meals we had there were all made from food sourced in Montana. The beer in Montana is also very good. [206 words]
Recently, there have been some international football matches. England played Germany and Brazil, the number 1 and number 2 teams in the FIFA rankings, and drew 0 – 0 each time. Although the lack of goals is not so exciting, in general English people are happy because our defence has improved; usually we would lose to such strong teams.
In the Premier League, Manchester City are still winning every game. Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal all won at the weekend. Paul Pogba, United's star midfielder, is back in the team, so United look much stronger than they have done the last few weeks.
I spent a few days in Montana last week. I met the governor and lieutenant governor and many state officials and university officials. The food was very good there, and we had beef steak two or three times. The university meals we had there were all made from food sourced in Montana. The beer in Montana is also very good. [206 words]
Monday, October 30, 2017
Yes: Turn of the Century, and other matters…
Turn of the Century (1977)
Today we watched a concert video of Yes performing Turn of the Century. There was a video playing at the back of the stage telling the story. Turn of the Century is one of Yes's most beautiful songs, I think, and the lyrics are some of the most understandable. It features a lot of acoustic guitar and piano. It starts and ends very quiet but there is a much louder interval in the middle. The song is about 8 minutes long. We also saw some pictures of Roger Dean's album covers and some buildings that he designed.
Did you hear that England won the World Cup? It was the Under-17s. They beat Spain 5–2 in the final. Although the England senior team has not done well for many years, people are very happy about the younger teams and they hope that they will continue to improve and transform the fortunes of the senior team in a few years. (157 words)
Today we watched a concert video of Yes performing Turn of the Century. There was a video playing at the back of the stage telling the story. Turn of the Century is one of Yes's most beautiful songs, I think, and the lyrics are some of the most understandable. It features a lot of acoustic guitar and piano. It starts and ends very quiet but there is a much louder interval in the middle. The song is about 8 minutes long. We also saw some pictures of Roger Dean's album covers and some buildings that he designed.
Did you hear that England won the World Cup? It was the Under-17s. They beat Spain 5–2 in the final. Although the England senior team has not done well for many years, people are very happy about the younger teams and they hope that they will continue to improve and transform the fortunes of the senior team in a few years. (157 words)
Roundabout, Blade Runner 2049, and other matters…
Yes
Roundabout (1971)
Today we listened to Roundabout by Yes. It was their performance at the Rock & Roll hall of fame ceremony earlier this year. Chris Squire, the bassist, died the year before last, so he was replaced on stage by Geddy Lee, the bassist and lead singer of Rush. Jon Anderson, the vocalist, is now 72 years old, but he looked and sounded good. He has been touring this year with Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman.
In the Premier League, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool all won their matches. Crystal Palace earned a draw, and Leicester City, who were in the relegation zone a couple of weeks ago, won. In Spain, Real Madrid lost.
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Roundabout (1971)
Today we listened to Roundabout by Yes. It was their performance at the Rock & Roll hall of fame ceremony earlier this year. Chris Squire, the bassist, died the year before last, so he was replaced on stage by Geddy Lee, the bassist and lead singer of Rush. Jon Anderson, the vocalist, is now 72 years old, but he looked and sounded good. He has been touring this year with Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman.
In the Premier League, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool all won their matches. Crystal Palace earned a draw, and Leicester City, who were in the relegation zone a couple of weeks ago, won. In Spain, Real Madrid lost.
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Monday, October 23, 2017
Elton John, and other matters…
Elton John (England)
Candle in the Wind
Bennie and the Jets
Today we watched three music videos. They were all by Elton John. One of them was Candle in the Wind, a studio version with lyrics, and the other two were Bennie and the Jets, one a studio version with lyrics and the other a live version from 2003.
In the Premier League, both Merseyside clubs are having problems. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are having problems defending, while Everton are now down in the relegation zone. Manchester City and Manchester United are leading, but Manchester United are having a bad period now, with a draw in their match against Liverpool, an unconvincing victory against Benfica and then on Saturday a loss against Huddersfield. Last week, Craig Shakespeare, the manager of Leicester City, was sacked. Who will be next?
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Candle in the Wind
Bennie and the Jets
Today we watched three music videos. They were all by Elton John. One of them was Candle in the Wind, a studio version with lyrics, and the other two were Bennie and the Jets, one a studio version with lyrics and the other a live version from 2003.
In the Premier League, both Merseyside clubs are having problems. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are having problems defending, while Everton are now down in the relegation zone. Manchester City and Manchester United are leading, but Manchester United are having a bad period now, with a draw in their match against Liverpool, an unconvincing victory against Benfica and then on Saturday a loss against Huddersfield. Last week, Craig Shakespeare, the manager of Leicester City, was sacked. Who will be next?
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Elton John, and other matters…
Candle in the Wind
Bennie and the Jets
Elton John (England)
Today, we watched music videos again, this time by Elton John. We saw a video with lyrics of Candle in the Wind, the song about Marilyn Monroe. (A later version is about Diana, Princess of Wales.) Then we saw a video with lyrics of a livelier song, Bennie and the Jets, followed by a live performance of the same song. I always find it interesting to watch rock music performed by a band where the singer is neither a guitarist nor a straight vocalist. Elton John has to perform like a "frontman" while playing the piano. Another interesting example is The Eagles, where the drummer is the lead singer. (Genesis after the departure of Peter Gabriel is a little bit similar, but they brought in a backup drummer, with Phil Collins playing drums only in some songs.)
In the Premier League, there were some heavy defeats for traditionally top sides. Everton lost 2–5 to Arsenal, and Liverpool lost 1–4 to Tottenham. The biggest shock of the weekend was Manchester United's 1–2 defeat at the hands of Huddersfield. The manager Jose Mourinho was very angry afterwards.
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Bennie and the Jets
Elton John (England)
Today, we watched music videos again, this time by Elton John. We saw a video with lyrics of Candle in the Wind, the song about Marilyn Monroe. (A later version is about Diana, Princess of Wales.) Then we saw a video with lyrics of a livelier song, Bennie and the Jets, followed by a live performance of the same song. I always find it interesting to watch rock music performed by a band where the singer is neither a guitarist nor a straight vocalist. Elton John has to perform like a "frontman" while playing the piano. Another interesting example is The Eagles, where the drummer is the lead singer. (Genesis after the departure of Peter Gabriel is a little bit similar, but they brought in a backup drummer, with Phil Collins playing drums only in some songs.)
In the Premier League, there were some heavy defeats for traditionally top sides. Everton lost 2–5 to Arsenal, and Liverpool lost 1–4 to Tottenham. The biggest shock of the weekend was Manchester United's 1–2 defeat at the hands of Huddersfield. The manager Jose Mourinho was very angry afterwards.
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