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Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker Suite - Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy

'The seam is split / The coal-face cracked / The lines are long / There's no going back....'

The Joshua Tree

Red Hill Mining Town (Remastered 2007)

Bono was in South Africa this week to join those paying tribute to Nelson Mandela at Tuesday's memorial service.

'In Ireland,' he says, 'A wake is never without humour but it's fair to say we lean heavily on the melancholy… one thing I love about Africa is they accompany the departed with dancing, lots of it, and music full of joy.'

On Thursday, 'Ordinary Love', the song the band wrote for 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom', was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and today the band wanted to share Paul Epworth's new version.

'We think Paul Epworth's mix is a very soulful, uplifting one and we hope our audience will agree,' says Bono. 'Nelson Mandela's life and times meant more to me than I can ever tell you, I would need a hundred songs to do that… but this complicated little love song to Winnie and South Africa is the one that landed on our lap.

'I want to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press for believing in us and the film. This is truly a great honour.'

Ordinary Love (Paul Epworth Version)

The Edge fue entrevistado telefónicamente por Jo Whiley para su show radial en BBC Radio 2

The Edge entrevistado por Jo Whiley - 04/02/2014

Zoo Station_Zoo2_U2_tribute_revival_live_2014

It's a great mash up!!!
U2 - City of Blinding Lights with Coldplay - Clocks 

U2 & Coldplay - Clocks & City of Blinding Lights

The track has been recorded specially to mark the 20th anniversary of U2's album Achtung Baby. You can listen to other tracks from the album covered by the likes of Jack White, Damien Rice, The Killers and Nine Inch Nails  by buying this month's Q magazine.

Snow Patrol - Mysterious Ways (U2 Cover)

Trin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World [Live From Dublín] (1993)

ZOO TV 4th leg: Zooropa: 28 de agosto de 1993: R.D.S. Showgrounds - Dublin, Ireland.-

Trin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World [Live From Dublín] (1993)

Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune is the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque, written for solo piano and completed in 1905. The title, meaning “Moonlight,” is inspired by Paul Verlaine’s poem, evoking a serene and reflective atmosphere. The piece epitomizes French Impressionism, focusing on mood and imagery over traditional form.
Structure and Atmosphere

The piece is in ternary form (ABA):

    Opening (A):
    A soft, flowing melody emerges over delicate arpeggios. The music feels weightless, like moonlight shimmering on water. Debussy uses rich harmonies and seventh chords to create a dreamlike quality, with a tender, introspective mood.

    Middle Section (B):
    The dynamics intensify, with fuller textures and soaring melodic lines. This section brings a sense of emotional depth and urgency, contrasting with the calm opening. Arpeggios cascade dramatically, giving the impression of moonlight suddenly brightening or revealing hidden beauty.

    Closing (A):
    The opening material returns, slightly varied, fading into a gentle, whisper-like conclusion. The piece ends as quietly as it began, leaving a sense of stillness and wonder.

Musical Features

    Harmonics: Debussy’s use of whole-tone scales, parallel chords, and non-functional harmony creates a suspended, ethereal soundscape.
    Melody: The lyrical melody floats effortlessly above the accompaniment, expressing both simplicity and emotional depth.
    Texture: Light, transparent textures alternate with moments of lush, resonant fullness, embodying the interplay of light and shadow.

Mood and Interpretation

Clair de Lune evokes the quiet magic of a moonlit night, combining serenity with subtle melancholy. Its poetic quality invites listeners to imagine moonlight reflecting on a calm lake, whispering through trees, or illuminating a tranquil landscape. The music feels timeless, blending stillness with fleeting moments of intensity.

Cultural Impact

This iconic piece has been widely used in films (Ocean’s Eleven, Twilight) and pop culture, often accompanying scenes of romance, nostalgia, or quiet reflection. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to evoke deep emotion while remaining understated.
Performance Notes

Expressive dynamics, fluid phrasing, and careful pedaling are essential to capturing its delicate atmosphere. A balance between freedom and control ensures its dreamlike flow remains intact.

Clair de Lune is a masterpiece of impressionistic music, celebrated for its ability to transport listeners into a realm of quiet beauty and introspection.

Claude Debussy - The Essential Collection

Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune - Debussy

Recorded at Subiaco Oval, Perth, 18 December 2010.

'U22' is now released. Limited-edition double-live CD and deluxe book. 22 tracks chosen by U2 fans. The soundtrack of U2360°. 

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Moment Of Surrender

Guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen ('95, '98 M.M.) leads the New England Conservatory Philharmonia in a performance of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. Recorded live in NEC's Jordan Hall October 26, 2010.

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35 - The Young Prince and Princess ( Andantino quasi allegretto)

U2 - Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of (Ft. Mick Jagger - Live)

"Waltz of the Flowers" from Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker"
Щелкунчик, Балет-феерия
Casse-Noisette

Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” was adapted from E.T.A. Hoffman’s “the Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” which was premiered in St. Petersburg in December 1892. Interestingly, the first production was not a success, but the suite from the ballet was.  Today, it is a staple of almost all ballet companies.

This performance was captured and programmed using Notion Music software which incorporates the Vienna Instruments Symphonic Library.  The library consists of actual instruments sampled and stored digitally.

Each instrument is programmed and performed with Notion one instrument and phrase at a time until the entire orchestral score is performed. Dynamics, tempo, etc. are also tweaked in Notion and saved, then saved as a digital audio file.

NOTICE TO AGENCIES CLAIMING COPYRIGHT OR ROYALTY INFRINGEMENT: The original ballet score was published by P. Jurgenson in 1892, therefore the music is in the public domain. The music is performed by myself and therefore no copyright or royalty claims can legally be challenged.

"Waltz of the Flowers" from Tchaikovsky's Ballet "The Nutcracker"

'Like a preacher stealin' hearts at a travellin' show...' Live from U2360°, another bonus download when you subscribe (or resubscribe) to U2.com. Fifteen more tracks on Edge's Picks, the one-off CD that comes with From The Ground Up: U2.com Music Edition. 

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Desire (Live from U2360°)

Love is Blindness by U2 turned into Love is Lightness by www.zoo2.cz

Love is Lightness U2 Love is Blindness cover by zoo2.cz

'Hang on to your heartbeat, tight as a drum/Hang on to your love, see it shines like a song...' Spanish Eyes,  one of FIVE bonus downloads that come with From The Ground Up: U2.com Music Edition.

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Spanish Eyes (preview clip from U2360°)

MTV Unplugged alike version of One. This song is part of the unplugged DVD which was recorded live by U2two as a tribute to U2. Please mail us at dvd@U2unplugged.com and buy your copy. We ship it all over the world. The DVD contains: I Will Follow, Pride (In The Name Of Love), Vertigo (with Banjo), Desire, Still haven't found, One, Sunday Bloody Sunday, With or Without You, Beautiful Day, Bad and 40 
Watch on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kprazhF-VSY

U2 - One unplugged [by U2two]

Limited-edition double-live CD and deluxe book. 22 tracks chosen by U2 fans. The soundtrack of U2360°.

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