Thanksgiving tussle pits Aggies against Longhorns Nov 27, 2008
The fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns close out what has been a wild regular season with a Big 12 Conference game against the Texas A&M Aggies ... That would undoubtedly anger the Longhorns, who beat the Sooners by double figures on a neutral field earlier in the season ... The Longhorns own a commanding 73-36-5 series lead over the Aggies, although Texas A&M has topped Texas the last two seasons. (FOX23.com, OK)
Holiday happenings abound Nov 27, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008. Get into the spirit with concerts, crafts, festivals and more. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Thanksgiving takes on newmeaning after Haiti mission Nov 25, 2008
The Haitian version of a taxi meant horns blarring like crazy, trying to clear the road to get where they needed to go. There are no rules of the road, people were expected to just make their way as they could. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Guns N' Roses Nov 25, 2008
Four or five guitarists play on some tracks, and Rose pours on synthesizers, strings, piano and even French horns. The result is epic in places (Street of Dreams, Madagascar), indulgent in others (Riad N' the Bedouins, This I Love). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Here's to the fans Nov 25, 2008
Here's to Johnny Toro, who painted his bald head red and wore horns on it and a ring in his nose, and yet was somehow more normal than many others. Here's to the chant, "Frankie needs a beer. Frankie needs a beer," a malty cheer with which the Columbus fans serenaded their hero, Frankie Hejduk. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Democracy does not run in a vacuum Nov 25, 2008
She discounted rumors that Ghana will face political upheavals in the forth-coming elections, adding, We unfortunately have some divisive elements and enemies of the rule of law in our midst, sounding horns of alarm and fear with predictions of anarchy, social disorder and a blood bath. These according to her are a cowardly measures invented to deter Ghanaians from excising their democratic right to vote, thereby standing up to be counted as useful and proud member of a Democratic Country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Weakly Retort Nov 24, 2008
The Longhorns rolled the Jayhawks this week as Colt McFurby broke Vince Youngs single season school passing record ... But the big story was that the Longhorns have already named their head coach in waiting, Defensive Coordinator Will Muschamp ... So how does the Conan OBrien of the Texas Longhorns celebrate. (RaiderPower.com)
Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy': Appetite for excess Nov 24, 2008
They brim with zigzags and are packed with layer upon layer of strings, horns, voices, guitars, keyboards, even samples from "Braveheart" and "Cool Hand Luke." Somewhere hiding amid all that dazzling muck is a bunch of songs. Some of them even rock. (Chicago Tribune)
Joy In Vegas, Sorrow In West Nov 24, 2008
The opening song "Losing Touch04000 uot; has a very Brit-pop '80s feel, with horns supporting singer Brandon Flowers' smooth tenor. It's as if he were related to both David Bowie and Roxy Music's Bryan Ferry. The pop melodies throughout this disc are reminiscent of what made everyone pay attention to the Killers' debut "Hot Fuss" in the first place. THE title says it all: Kanye West's new record, in stores today, clearly marks the start of his blue period. The songs here find West grief-stricken... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A Minn. 7,000-year-old find awaits analysis Nov 24, 2008
These bison weighed 2,000 to 3,000 pounds apiece and had dangerous, pointed horns more like those of a longhorn steer than the bison we know today. The hunters carried stone-tipped spears and throwing sticks known as atlatls that allowed them to fling the spears like darts at the SUV-sized animals. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The sound of Philadelphia Nov 21, 2008
It was often lushly orchestrated, with instruments such as French horns and vibraphones taking prominent roles, and its nimble bass lines and trebly percussion later became the cornerstone of disco ... "We experimented with a lot of different instruments, because we were always infatuated with trombones and French horns and vibes; we used the whole orchestra," Huff said. (CNN -- International)
Hispanic Christian band brings soul to Sioux City Nov 21, 2008
"But the audience will be engaged with some great percussion and horns as well.". Bevins said the musicians were thrilled to come to Sioux City and assist Catholic Charities in their efforts. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
* Dance until the moon falls down Nov 21, 2008
With Russell Picard using brushes on drums, and Roger Smith of The Moneyshot Horns on keyboards, the music has a spacey, down-home appeal. X ALITA RICKARDS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
What MFSB really meant Nov 21, 2008
(CNN) -- The music of Philadelphia International Records sounds effortless: the easygoing groove of the O'Jays' "Love Train," the triumphant horns of MFSB's "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)," even the cocky declamations of Billy Paul's "Me and Mrs. Jones." ... It was often lushly orchestrated, with instruments such as French horns and vibraphones taking prominent roles, and its nimble bass lines and trebly percussion later became the cornerstone of disco ... "We experimented with a lot of... (CNN)
50 Cent Gets Trash-Talking Countersuit From Taco Bell For His 'Aggressive, Offensive Attack' Nov 21, 2008
" In the end, Bell's lawyers say 50 could simply have responded yes or no to the offer, and if he'd said yes, both would have benefited from the publicity for his good deed. Instead, though, the suit claims he launched an "aggressive, offensive attack on Taco Bell in the press," including threatening legal action against the chain in a widely distributed sound bite in which he warned, "when my legal team is finished with them, Taco Bell is going to have a new corporate slogan: 'We messed with... (VHI.com -- Music News)
People, places and times Nov 19, 2008
He used flutes, clarinets, horns and strings for most part it sounds like a gypsy band. To conclude, Karidoyanes offers a musical dessert, Mozart s Piano Concerto No. 21. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Pilots bring hope, help to veterans in Alaska Nov 19, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. Complete coverage of a truly historical election for Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Wii Will Rock You! Nov 19, 2008
(You'll have a leg up on the air horns if you're a fan of Kenny G. or Gerry "Baker Street" Rafferty. Yet after a while, I stopped worrying about what my armsflailing around, sans instrumentmight look like to my neighbors or to my pets. (Slate)
Killers back with new look, sound Nov 19, 2008
Flowers has said previously that Day - on which the band further experiments with their sound through the use of horns, sax solos, harps and steel drums -- was influenced by the music of David Bowie, Lou Reed and Elton John ... "Wherever it worked, we used it," Flowers said of the horns on their latest record. (Jam! Showbiz)
Dave's place - Pepperoni rally Nov 18, 2008
I hear blaring horns, thundering percussion and feedback from a hot microphone. And, if the desired effect is achieved, I feel a sense of unity with my college comrades through our combined na've optimism as the celebrated team prepares for battle. (University News, MO)
Stepping up to the challenge Nov 18, 2008
Along the route, thousands of supporters typically urge on walkers by honking horns, clapping, dressing up, cheering or waving homemade signs. Hundreds more volunteer to serve meals, drive vans, give medical assistance and hand out water and supplies. (North County Times)
Chinese Democracy, Guns N' Roses Nov 18, 2008
It samples Braveheart, Se7en and Martin Luther King, Jr., and also features French horns, an Indian sitar and orchestral strings. It's a good song, but was probably better when it was written around the time Rose was feuding with Living Color and Nirvana - two bands, alas, he outlived. (National Post)
Obituary: John Garang Nov 17, 2008
John Garang was born in 1945 into the southern Dinka group famous for worshipping the sky, playing music on ram's horns and their love of roast meat. His family was Christian and he went on to study in the United States. (BBC News)
Peaceful protest at fort's Main Gate Nov 17, 2008
Music of the different military services blared out, as cars drove by honking their horns in support of the anti-protesters. Marie Wagner of Sierra Vista said she thought the event was interesting. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Violinist delivers stunning display Nov 16, 2008
The horns play trills, the cellos and trombones play in the violin's register. The entire orchestra hits a chord and stops in complete silence, before taking up again with perfect timing on the entrance. (Fresno Bee)
Green Is for Sissies Nov 16, 2008
Exxon has battled powerful forces in recent years, locking horns with governments and multinational rivals from Africa to Central Asia, from Eastern Europe to South America. But last spring, the challenge struck closer to home at the company s annual shareholder meeting in Dallas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
IT'S OVER! Vandy-Kentucky, As It Happened Nov 16, 2008
That ball was thrown late and long, so despite getting smoked, VUs star cover corner doesnt wear goat horns after doing so much to build this lead. Oh, another timeout from Cobb. (VandyMania.com)
Local group all 'White' with Beatles Nov 16, 2008
That means replicating the bevy of details that color the legendary 1968 record: the hum of the landing plane that opens "Back in the U.S.S.R.," the music hall-influenced piano of "Martha My Dear," the sounds of oinking piggies and chirping birds, the abundance of layered string and horns, the "number nine, number nine, number nine." And, of course, Ringo's manic exclamation about his blis tered fingers, delivered after battering his drumsticks with abandon through the heavy heap of noise known... (NJ.com -- Times)
Column: Reality Revival Wish List Nov 15, 2008
" He told me a normal esophagus is about the size of a banana, and I was breathing out of a broken, crushed drinking straw and within 2 days the latest I needed Emergency surgery. He told me the BEST otolaryngologist around were in the New York area or further north. Being a NEW YORK YANKEE fan, I chose the city area. While recovering from this, my nurse Tara broke it down to me. She asked what my favorite color was. I told her YANKEE BLUE. She went and got me a bible. AT first I was weary... (TVweek.com)
Sendoff to state Nov 14, 2008
When they return, those sirens very well could be tooting the horns for a state champion. Comment on this story at www. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Rockin' 'Science' Nov 14, 2008
The horns yelp, the strings sound scratchy at times. TVOTR has a sound that is of-the-moment, but the components are as basic as music gets. (Slate)
Calexico's latest a noirish concept album Nov 14, 2008
It is the musical equivalent of film noir, spruced up with Calexico's unique brand of musical magpie-ism, incorporating mariachi horns, surf guitars and David Lynchian mystique into its soft-sung, rootsy folk tunes. Burns and drummer John Convertino are masters of mood. (The Gazette (Montreal))
With nudge, a trail of prehistory winds here Nov 13, 2008
It used its horns to charge competitors and predators, the most dangerous of which was T. rex, the largest carnivore of the day, whose bite marks have been found on some triceratops fossils. The fan-like frill surrounding its massive head provided added protection. (Boston Globe)
Monte Carlo Night, Mariachi and beautification of Lompoc Nov 13, 2008
When you watch a Mariachi band, you see an impressive group of men in beautiful uniforms, big sombreros and shiny horns. When those horns are blasting, you not only hear it, you feel it. (Lompoc Record, CA)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
I got the right test truck to lock horns with a monster of a post-hurricane clean-up job. The odds of landing a part-time job at department store operator Bealls Outlet Stores Inc. this holiday season are slimmer than getting into Harvard: It's one out of every 45. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Aint nothin but the blues Nov 13, 2008
3:10pm The Money Shot Horns ... 6:15pm The Money Shot Horns ... Also scheduled are several bands from Taichung: funk band the Money Shot Horns and blues-rock outfit The Rising Hedons. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Exes celebrate Bulldogs state championship Nov 12, 2008
The town celebrated with sirens, bells, horns and whistles as they arrived back in town on Saturday afternoon. There was an article on an optical business in the newspaper and a large photo of Wynn Scruggs, Class of 1979 of Thrall having his glasses adjusted. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Do you object to the noise from the Klamath Falls Airport? Nov 12, 2008
The trains blow their horns 4 times each on the 37 trips per 24 hr. day however and this is over the top. " Gail W. wrote on Nov 9, 2008 10:29 PM:" Anyone who objects to noises (trains, planes, sirens, barking dogs, etc. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Teens push teens to drive responsibly Nov 12, 2008
Horns honked and students cheered yesterday as Waipahu High School's junior varsity football players raised awareness about the No. 1 killer of teenagers: teenage drivers. Car accidents claim more lives among teenagers than homicides and suicides, according to the Allstate Foundation. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dell Co-Presenting Sponsor of Music & Interview TV Series 'Spectacle: Elvis Costello with...' Nov 12, 2008
Using everything from an acoustic guitar strummed with a toothbrush to keyboards, horns and a full rhythm section with her band The Get Down Stay Down, Thao delivers 11 buoyant songs, full of catchy riffs and intimate lyrics juxtaposed with cheeky wit. PT Walkley. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shows of the week Nov 11, 2008
And he's a natural entertainer, whether assigning the missing horns as vocal parts and conducting the crowd on Army or rocking the keys like Little Richard reinvented as the Thin White Dork on a song like Philosophy. Details: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Nov 11, 2008
Just about everyone recognizes the distinct music in the James Bond films, but rather than exemplify those defining reverb-heavy guitar riffs and explosive horns, "The Best of Bond ... James Bond" meanders through a compilation of the random theme songs performed by disparate acts in the past 40-plus years. A look at it and other new releases. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Dream trip leads to home Nov 10, 2008
Dust, smoke, trash, cigarette butts, merchants hawking their wares, vendors selling bread, horns blaring, music playing day and night. And underneath all this, in the background, is the intermittent chant of prayer. (Boston Globe)
Black congregants reflect on Obama's victory Nov 10, 2008
Jubilation, pride, and relief permeated pews and pulpits at predominantly black churches across the country on the first Sunday after Barack Obama's election, with congregrants blowing horns, waving American flags, and raising their hands to the heavens. "God has vindicated the black folk," the Rev. Shirley Caesar-Williams said as a member of her Raleigh, N.C., congregation, Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church, carried a flag and another marched among the pews blowing a ram's horn. (Boston Globe)
Absolute beginner Nov 10, 2008
That day a troupe of monks in scarlet head-dresses had greeted the wintry dawn from the rooftop, with clanging cymbals and long, droning horns. Folk dancers from all over the country whirled, young lads dressed as warriors performed, and VIPs both local and foreign paid homage. (BBC News)
AC/DC sell their souls ... Nov 10, 2008
It just meant that we all got to sit around staring at the half of the audience who sprung for red, flashing devil's horns headpieces. The headliner's entrance was marked by a tremendous (and tremendously loud) animated video. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Sound of Solace Nov 9, 2008
Kicking off with White's blues guitar and an orchestral sound composed of strings, horns, and piano, the song undeniably sounds like Bond from the start, and yet White and Keys' t. te. (IGN FilmForce)
Facebook and MySpace lock horns for social networking future Nov 9, 2008
Friday November 7 2008 12. In the past few years they have become synonymous with the rivals fighting each other for millions of users. (guardian.co.uk)
Violinist showcases talent in encore Nov 9, 2008
Frequently, he was forced to compete with the French horns and fight with the strings. Every one of his notes, though, was crisp, clear and passionate. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Marching to their tunes Nov 9, 2008
Advertisement One by one, 23 junior high and high school marching bands paraded down Dolliver Street in Pismo Beach Saturday, cracking the warm, quiet beach air with the sounds of horns and drums and the swish of flags. Bands from throughout Central and Southern California took part in the 30th Annual Pismo Beach Marching Band Review, sponsored by the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce in partnership with a number of local businesses. (Santa Maria Times)
Thousands marchin Prop. 8 protest Nov 9, 2008
Chants for equality were sometimes drowned out by drivers honking their horns in support of the passing crowd. Signs waved and bobbed in the air with slogans such as We Shall Overcome and Not Gay, Love You Anyway. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A look at 'The Best of Bond' and other new releases Nov 8, 2008
Just about everyone recognizes the distinct music in the James Bond films, but rather than exemplify those defining reverb-heavy guitar riffs and explosive horns, "The Best of Bond ... James Bond" meanders through a compilation of the random theme songs performed by disparate acts in the past 40-plus years. A score sample going back to 1962's "Dr. No" and running through 2006's "Casino Royale" or the new "Quantum of Solace" would be a more cohesive representation of the stylish series, but "The... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Kenya: Win Brings Pride to Kenyan Diaspora Nov 7, 2008
Like other Africans living in the US, Kenyans took to the streets with blaring car horns and loud music by Kenyan artists in their cars. In a national spirit, virtually all Kenyans joined in the celebrations as they flew Kenyan flags on their cars, with majority adorning branded T-shirts and caps. (allAfrica.com)
Steinway Reports Q3 Results Nov 7, 2008
Its notable products include Bach Stradivarius trumpets, Selmer Paris saxophones, C.G. Conn French horns, Leblanc clarinets, King trombones, Ludwig snare drums and Steinway & Sons pianos. Through its online music retailer, ArkivMusic, the Company also distributes classical music recordings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
THE DEVIL AND THE DOW Nov 6, 2008
We find the bull at Exchange Place, the massive monument to unstoppable capitalism, where kids climb atop and ride, grabbing the horns with one hand and waving with the other. A chubby tween tries to make it up but slides back to the ground. (New York Press)
Celebrations, reflection from coast to coast Nov 6, 2008
Americans black and white celebrated Barack Obama's election with tears, the honking of horns, screams of joy, arms lifted skyward and memories of civil rights struggles past. An estimated 100,000 people who had crowded into Grant Park in Chicago to greet Obama erupted in cheers and jubilantly waved American flags as TV news announced the Illinois senator had been elected the first black president. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big Band Bash Performers On Stage Nov 6, 2008
Camps have included sections for percussion players, woodwinds and horns, along with guitar clinics, songwriting classes, tutoring in music and theatre and accordion workshops featuring Tejano, Cajun and German/Czech stylists. Professional musicians, songwriters, singers and actors/directors have assisted with the sessions. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Road Runner Rage Nov 6, 2008
Drivers honk their horns. Runners yell back. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Belle City Brassworks is going strong after 20 years for the same reason the group got started ... for love of music Nov 6, 2008
Twenty years ago, a dozen local brass musicians got together to blow their horns for one simple reason they loved to play. Some of them had performed with the Kilties Junior Drum & Bugle Corps during its glory years. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Harlem: Red, White and New Nov 6, 2008
After this celebration, it may be a long time before I hear car horns as an annoyance again. Martin Johnson is a regular contributor to The Root. (Slate)
Chicago Wakes Up To A New World After Barack Obama Victory Nov 6, 2008
" The sense of pride in the neighborhood was palpable, with reports of fireworks going off after the speech, horns honking, music blaring and students going out into the streets to celebrate and voice their support for a candidate who owed a large part of his victory to the enthusiasm, support and volunteer work of an army of . Cecilia Miller, 28, a longtime resident of the South Side, said she could tell a difference from the moment the sun came up Wednesday, with people seeming to hold their... (VHI.com -- Music News)
AMERICAN VICTORY Nov 6, 2008
"I came down here to make a prayer ... that we'll be able to change the nation and the world." Earlier in Detroit, carloads of celebrants rolled past the bronze sculpture of prizefighter Joe Louis' fist, blaring their horns and chanting "Obama!" Out of open windows ... " At S a d i k i ' s r e s ta u ra n t i n Philadelphia, the celebration poured out onto the sidewalk. "Our parents left this planet thinking that we would never, ever see this day, when an African-American could be elected by all... (Havre Daily News, MT)
On the day after The Day, hope, relief and anger Nov 6, 2008
Barack is in the house, shouted Pamela Williams, 46, who danced in the traffic as horns blared. At one point, the crowd broke into a spontaneous Electric Slide. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Obama's hometown giddy with milestone victory Nov 5, 2008
Amid the din of elated motorists honking horns along the Martin Luther King Drive on the South Side _ Obama's stomping grounds _ Judy Murphy, a 52-year-old schoolteacher, stood quietly alone on a corner, taking in Tuesday night's scene ... Tuesday night the music was car horns and cheers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Exes celebrate Bulldogs state championship Nov 5, 2008
The town celebrated with sirens, bells, horns and whistles as they arrived back in town on Saturday afternoon. There was an article on an optical business in the newspaper and a large photo of Wynn Scruggs, Class of 1979 of Thrall having his glasses adjusted. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
