A lot has been happening in my life, lately. This is a time when strength is needed - physical and emotional. May the body, the mind and the heart work together and fight all the fears.
For better days to come.
For better days to come.
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Strength
Finally, I went back to the gym. This is the image that came across my mind. The image of Strength.
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Halloween
Yesterday, while treating the audience with another amazing performance (the 64th from the MDNA Tour) in Kansas City, M's dancers did the coolest trick of the season, during Human Nature. Love it!
Sunday, 28 October 2012
Night Drive
A few more outtakes have arrived and this is definitely the one I love the most, from the first Versace campaign by Steven Meisel, back in 1995. Absolute elegance.
The one we've always known...
... the one we never knew (can't understand why, 'cause it's so freakin' amazing!)...
... and the ones we (still) hope to see one day.
Saturday, 27 October 2012
(Cover) Art: Ecstasy
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, 1647–1652
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (detail)
Steven Meisel / Madonna, Erotica, 1992
Friday, 26 October 2012
Erotica
Once underrated by many, today a cult album for many more, it has always been my favorite M album and surely among the top 10 in my list of Best Albums Ever Made - and we're talking about 34 years of music listening.
Like A Prayer and Ray Of Light may be consensually appointed as M's ultimate masterpieces, but Erotica is the only one that encapsulates certain qualities like no other can:
Cutting-edge
Sophisticated
Avant-garde
Bold
(feel free to add some more)
Like A Prayer and Ray Of Light may be consensually appointed as M's ultimate masterpieces, but Erotica is the only one that encapsulates certain qualities like no other can:
Cutting-edge
Sophisticated
Avant-garde
Bold
(feel free to add some more)
It has now turn 20 years (release date: October 20, 1992) and still remains as one of the most remarkable sonic monuments The Queen has ever built.
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Article 19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
MDNA Tour #28: Moscow
Ever so proud of this woman.
I know there are many side to every story, and I mean no disrespect to the Church or the Government, but I think that these three girls – Masha, Katya, Nadya... I think that they have done something courageous. I pray for their freedom. I know that everyone in this auditorium, if you are here as my fan, feels they have the right to be free.
Madonna, August 7, Olympiysky Stadium.
DEAR MADONNA! We love you and you just might be changing Russia’s history right now. Thank you and a thousand prayers in return!
Pussy Riot via Twitter, August 8
I know there are many side to every story, and I mean no disrespect to the Church or the Government, but I think that these three girls – Masha, Katya, Nadya... I think that they have done something courageous. I pray for their freedom. I know that everyone in this auditorium, if you are here as my fan, feels they have the right to be free.
Madonna, August 7, Olympiysky Stadium.
DEAR MADONNA! We love you and you just might be changing Russia’s history right now. Thank you and a thousand prayers in return!
Pussy Riot via Twitter, August 8
Punk Prayer
So here's the thing:
Pussy Riot is a Russian punk band and had something to say. Their message came through Punk Prayer, a manifesto of discontentment towards their country's Government. In the true spirit of punk, they chose Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour to perform their music, recorded a video and released it on Youtube, on February 21.
On March, three members of the band (Maria Alyokhina, 24, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 22, and Yekaterina Samutsevich, 29) were arrested for hooliganism and have been in jail ever since. Their trial is currently being held, and the deeply politicised Russian judicial system is causing global controversy.
Amnesty International stepped in, to raise awareness and garner international support to release the detained members of Pussy Riot. So have an increasing number of artists, adding their voices to protest against this international scandal, from Faith No More to Franz Ferdinand, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sting. And now, Madonna.
These are strange, dangerous times...
Pussy Riot is a Russian punk band and had something to say. Their message came through Punk Prayer, a manifesto of discontentment towards their country's Government. In the true spirit of punk, they chose Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour to perform their music, recorded a video and released it on Youtube, on February 21.
On March, three members of the band (Maria Alyokhina, 24, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 22, and Yekaterina Samutsevich, 29) were arrested for hooliganism and have been in jail ever since. Their trial is currently being held, and the deeply politicised Russian judicial system is causing global controversy.
Amnesty International stepped in, to raise awareness and garner international support to release the detained members of Pussy Riot. So have an increasing number of artists, adding their voices to protest against this international scandal, from Faith No More to Franz Ferdinand, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sting. And now, Madonna.
These are strange, dangerous times...
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
MDNA Tour #1: Opening night, Tel Aviv
M's 2012 world tour has already left 24 shows behind and it's time to catch up with the route, starting from day one.
To kick off her 9th tour, Madonna chose the city of Tel Aviv and the date of May 29. However, due to production delays, the MDNA Tour (initially titled Madonna World Tour but, finally, MDNA took its well-deserved place) was rescheduled for May 31.
On that evening, at the Ramat Gan Stadium - exactly 2 months ago, that's right! - she unleashed the stage beast, on what I now consider - and I say it with no fear - her best tour ever.
To kick off her 9th tour, Madonna chose the city of Tel Aviv and the date of May 29. However, due to production delays, the MDNA Tour (initially titled Madonna World Tour but, finally, MDNA took its well-deserved place) was rescheduled for May 31.
On that evening, at the Ramat Gan Stadium - exactly 2 months ago, that's right! - she unleashed the stage beast, on what I now consider - and I say it with no fear - her best tour ever.
Sunday, May 27: rehearsals at Ramat Gan Stadium
Thursday, May 31: the MDNA Tour opening night, Tel Aviv
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