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Tina Arena Appreciation Thread
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Columbo
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just watched her speech. very inspirational yet also quite sobering. she has a point about the sexism in the industry of course. and i believe that can and should change.
though whilst i support her crusade for artists to get a better representation in streaming services, i think that she is fighting a losing battle on that front.
though whilst i support her crusade for artists to get a better representation in streaming services, i think that she is fighting a losing battle on that front.
Columbo
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she also has a nice speaking voice, her rate of speaking was nice and varied, plus she used vocal variety well to illustrate and underline her points. including the parts where she swore to show her anger at the sexism or rich companies profiting off the hard work of her fellow artists.
Columbo
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Tina Arena is consistently brilliant
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Tina Arena has had an amazing four decade-long career in the music industry. Bringing her national tour to Geelong’s Costa Hall, an acoustic-perfect venue, it was humbling to witness such a consummate performer. This show displayed her consistently high quality output, exhibiting her adaptive strength, experimenting with the different sounds of each pop music era—disco, rock, synth, while still maintaining her core sound and performance integrity. It’s always been about that soaring, note-perfect velvet voice.
Working with a high-quality band, considered family, Arena’s oeuvre was revamped through exciting arrangements which brought new dimensions to her hits. Her stage presence was elegant, warm, and dignified. The audience alternated between being completely in awe, and engaged in dancing. “You’re all grinning like Cheshire Cats, so content” — she was so appreciative she could take people away with her.
Vocal highlights include the perfectly building ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’, serene and cosmic ‘Symphony of Life’, and classic ‘Burn’. Bittersweet ‘Wasn’t it Good’, was supported by a gentle beat and encouraged audience participation (“Wasn’t it good, wasn’t it fine,” indeed).
The first half of the set ended with her signature 1994 single, ‘Chains’, a highlight song that has lost none of its power.
Arena’s energetic performances stood out, dancing to the fun ‘I Need Your Body’ always spectacular and (thematically critical) ‘Sorrento Moon’; and synth-esque ‘The Machine’s Breaking Down’. Her dramatic, honestly pained Woman was visceral.
The staging and production design perfectly moved the audience through Arena’s journey. Projected montages of Arena’s career played out, and background imagery emphasised each song’s message. Her younger self’s version of MacArthur’s Park (always dignified and powerful in her hands) seamed into Arena’s entrance and performance on the stage. Each controlled note built up anticipation.
There was a moment when she walked off stage after ‘You Set Fire to My Life’, the last pre-encore song, where her younger ’90s self was projected onto the screen she walked through. Also walking through the door, this younger version stopped in the doorway to gaze at the audience. This moment perfectly tied together the “journey” she intended to take us on, as one of nostalgic celebration and looking back.
Written by Brianna Courtney Bullen
http://fortemag.com.au/?p=34152
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Tina Arena has had an amazing four decade-long career in the music industry. Bringing her national tour to Geelong’s Costa Hall, an acoustic-perfect venue, it was humbling to witness such a consummate performer. This show displayed her consistently high quality output, exhibiting her adaptive strength, experimenting with the different sounds of each pop music era—disco, rock, synth, while still maintaining her core sound and performance integrity. It’s always been about that soaring, note-perfect velvet voice.
Working with a high-quality band, considered family, Arena’s oeuvre was revamped through exciting arrangements which brought new dimensions to her hits. Her stage presence was elegant, warm, and dignified. The audience alternated between being completely in awe, and engaged in dancing. “You’re all grinning like Cheshire Cats, so content” — she was so appreciative she could take people away with her.
Vocal highlights include the perfectly building ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’, serene and cosmic ‘Symphony of Life’, and classic ‘Burn’. Bittersweet ‘Wasn’t it Good’, was supported by a gentle beat and encouraged audience participation (“Wasn’t it good, wasn’t it fine,” indeed).
The first half of the set ended with her signature 1994 single, ‘Chains’, a highlight song that has lost none of its power.
Arena’s energetic performances stood out, dancing to the fun ‘I Need Your Body’ always spectacular and (thematically critical) ‘Sorrento Moon’; and synth-esque ‘The Machine’s Breaking Down’. Her dramatic, honestly pained Woman was visceral.
The staging and production design perfectly moved the audience through Arena’s journey. Projected montages of Arena’s career played out, and background imagery emphasised each song’s message. Her younger self’s version of MacArthur’s Park (always dignified and powerful in her hands) seamed into Arena’s entrance and performance on the stage. Each controlled note built up anticipation.
There was a moment when she walked off stage after ‘You Set Fire to My Life’, the last pre-encore song, where her younger ’90s self was projected onto the screen she walked through. Also walking through the door, this younger version stopped in the doorway to gaze at the audience. This moment perfectly tied together the “journey” she intended to take us on, as one of nostalgic celebration and looking back.
Written by Brianna Courtney Bullen
http://fortemag.com.au/?p=34152
kxk
SAPIOSEXUAL
I also agree with her point about those reality tv shows. they are not really conducive in fostering talent, but i don't think that was their point anyway. they were just there for potential ratings.
So............does she acknowledge the fact she was part of one of the first RTV talent show comps?
And no career if she hadn't???
Not interested in watching.
I posted it JUST for you
Why thank you kxk, how very kind and thoughtful of you....
Perhaps manners should be a goal for your future
Columbo
Never again
Columbo
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There was an ad during Love Island tonight for Women's Weekly, featuring Tina Arena.
https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebr...turning-50-and-meeting-harvey-weinstein-49138
About her Evita role.
Columbo
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https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/fe...l/news-story/8306eb176ca061a80387604135faeb5a
Tina talking about upcoming Evita musical.
Tina talking about upcoming Evita musical.
Columbo
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https://www.smh.com.au/entertainmen...r-tina-arenas-timely-eva-20180918-h15j7i.html
Evita review: Don't cry for Tina Arena's timely Eva
Evita review: Don't cry for Tina Arena's timely Eva
Columbo
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http://launch.theaureview.com/arts/...ita-at-sydney-opera-house-until-2nd-november/
Theatre Review: Tina Arena wows as Evita (at Sydney Opera House until 2nd November)
Theatre Review: Tina Arena wows as Evita (at Sydney Opera House until 2nd November)
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