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9 Things You Didn’t Know About Gorillaz

Gyenis-Sutus Dolli — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 03:00:28 +0000

Gorillaz is coming to Budapest Arena on 13 November. Its members prefer not to be in the spotlight, thereby it comes as no surprise that we tend to associate them with the cartoon characters appearing in their music videos. Here are nine things about the band and its members that will help you enjoy their concert even more.

#1 Gorillaz’s first album released in 2001 sold more than 7 million copies worldwide, which took them straight into the Guiness Book of World Records as the most successful virtual band.

#2 The band was named after the birth year of Hewlett and Albarna core members, that is 1968, the Year of the Monkey. Their original name was simply Gorilla that was completed with the plural “z” later.

#3 Hewlett and Albarn grew up listening to MTV music which they considered awful, so they decided to form a band.

#4 Gorillaz set another record as well: 900 000 people watched their Stylo video on YouTube in 24 hours.

#5 The advertisement of Beijing’s 2008 Olympic Games was made by Albarn and Hewlett.

#6 Their fifth album called Humanz was released this spring after a 5-year long hiatus.

#7 The boys are horror movie fanatics. In some of their songs they refer to classic horror movies, such as A Nightmare on Elm Street, Resident Evil or The Shining.

#8 They won only one Grammy, which is a great recognition in itself, however, they have been nominated nine times between 2001 and 2011.

#9 They are huge fans of Clint Eastwood, which is why their debut album is all about him.

You can buy tickets to Gorillaz concert in Budapest HERE. Don’t forget to join the FB event either!

Tribali Returns to A38

Dóra Mező — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 06:00:42 +0000

The Tribali experience culminates in all its worth during the band’s performances, with an array of movement, colour and dynamic sounds that leave the audience enthralled for days.

The versatility in musical genres presented in their songs is a key contributor to the band’s success. Indeed, the spectrum of styles ranges from tribal to rock, to ska and psychedelic, allowing the band to attract audiences from all generations. Tribali’s efforts to leave ample space for crowd interaction during their concerts leave the audience feeling like they participated in making the live experience an unforgettable one, full of positive energy.

Having performed in a variety of festivals, including Glastonbury, the Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia, the Ancient Trance Music Festival in Germany and Earth Garden, Tribali has slowly made their mark on the international music scene for years. Nevertheless, Summer 2015 represented an important development as the band went on their first summer tour, performing in Turkey, Hungary, Finland and Sicily.

Following a change in the band’s line-up, Summer 2016 has helped to further develop Tribali’s international presence. A few of this year’s highlights included their second time headlining Everness Festival, a sold out performance in the world-renowned A38 Ship in Budapest and memorable performances in Spain and Portugal as part of the Festival Sete Sois Sete Luas.

This year Tribali returns to A38 on 27 July, click here for more!

The Sound of Music: 3 Fantastic Concerts in July

Dóra Mező — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 06:00:10 +0000

Besides the many parties and festivals throughout the season, Budapest doesn’t forget about those who are more into classical genres, either. Here are three great concerts you shouldn’t miss out on this summer!

Downtown Organ Concerts

“Music is God’s gift to man, the only art of Heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to Heaven.” – said Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest figures of organ music. If you would like to experience the grace of live music and the marvels of architecture, Budapest offers a wonderful a chance to discover the beauties of truly breathtaking environments while listening to pieces of extraordinary composers. Don’t miss out on the organ solo concerts on Wednesdays at 4 PM in the 2000 year old Inner City Parish Church (Budapest, V. Március 15. tér) and the Professional Choir & Organ concerts in the baroque St. Michael’s Church (Budapest, Váci utca 47.) on Saturdays at 7 PM!

Károly Nyári Concert at the Hungarian State Opera

Károly Nyári will gladden music lovers with a special concert from 8 PM on 7 July in the scenic environment of the Hungarian State Opera. Performing the masterpieces of a number of genres, from classical music to jazz, the audience can enjoy the pieces of such legendary composers as Gershwin, Legrand or Morricone. This time, the list of guest musicians will include opera singer Ilona Tokody as well as singers – and daughters of the renowned artist – Alíz and Edit Nyári. The Budapest Jazz Symphonic Orchestra will also appear on stage to make the event even more unforgettable!

Margaret Island Open-Air Stage

Some songs have simply become parts of our lives, not only making us turn on the volume of the radio, but remember those memorable movie scenes that accompanied the great tunes: you surely remember the scenes of Flashdance while listening to the beat of Maniac, you can recall the romantic vibes of Dirty Dancing whenever you hear the first line of I Had the Time of My Life or the heartbreaking farewell in Titanic as Celine Dion sings her heart out. If you feel energized whenever your playlist hits Eye of the Tiger, this concert will sweep you off your feet: local superstars perform the famous movie songs in the breathtaking surroundings of Margaret Island’s Open-Air Stage throughout July. Enjoy the symphonic adaptation of the iconic melodies that will be accompanied by the movie scenes, as well, to make sure you get the full experience!

89th Academy Awards – La La Land Wins Best Picture, Wait a Minute…

Dóra Mező — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 02:00:53 +0000

For the 89th time this year, the best of Hollywood gets together again to award the most stunning pictures and performances, both behind and in front of the camera. Stay up with us and follow the live updates!