Latest news with #Whirlwind
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Anthony Braxton: Quartet (England) 1985 review
Sometime in the 1980s, Anthony Braxton left this 3am announcement on his record producer's answerphone: 'Leo Feigin, I'm telling you, our children will be dancing to my music! Bye bye.' At that moment, the awesomely virtuosic and intellectually formidable multi-reeds improviser and composer had probably heard one too many carps from traditionalists that his ideas were too cerebral and unswinging for jazz. Now 80, Braxton's cross-genre visions have since fascinated jazz bands, symphony orchestras, opera and experimental modern-dance companies, and the influential imaginations of younger admirers including John Zorn and Mary Halvorson. Feigin's Leo Records label, and Switzerland's Intakt, have kept the immense resource of his influence simmering for years. Now the enterprising Burning Ambulance Music (which has also brought much of the now-retired Feigin's invaluable Leo Records catalogue to Bandcamp) releases Quartet (England) 1985, catching the sound of one of Braxton's most skilfully intuitive groups on that year's UK tour. Salvaged by state-of-the-art tech methods from former Wire magazine writer and Braxton chronicler Graham Lock's original lo-fi cassette recordings, the set celebrates Braxton's conviction that triggering loose improv through tightly challenging compositions can mirror the everyday flux of living. On the Sheffield gig, Braxton's alto sax (the constructions of Charlie Parker, Warne Marsh, John Coltrane and many more fly by) over jostling four-note patterns takes off into flying avant-bebop. Leicester's show similarly launches on stop-start bop-reminiscent figures that stretch into free-collective passages powered by bassist Mark Dresser's pizzicato and bowing skills, drummer Gerry Hemingway's muscularity and mercurial pianist Marilyn Crispell's cauldron of delicacy and Cecil Taylor-esque intensity. The Bristol takes emphasise that the audio quality of quieter subgroups survives better than the band's full-on jams, but the brief soundchecks on standard songs are enchanting, and Lock's notes on Braxton's methods are essential reading. Pianist Fred Hersch (an early teacher of Brad Mehldau) has long been one of jazz's undercover maestros. Thelonious Monk and Bill Evans are his guides, but almost everything he plays sounds fresh. The Surrounding Green (ECM) shares originals and covers with bassist Drew Gress and drummer Joey Baron – including a spirited account of Ornette Coleman's Law Years and pieces by Egberto Gismonti, Charlie Haden and the Gershwins. Shifa (Discus Music) joins the quirky and inquisitive UK tenor saxophonist Rachel Musson with eclectic pianist Pat Thomas and free-jazz drummer Mark Sanders on a straight-through improv set showcasing Musson's free-blowing ensemble power and spacious lyricism. And French-Martinican pianist Tony Tixier's Poems Never End (Whirlwind) takes a seductively global-jazz slant on a hip original repertoire plus Work by Monk, in which his sharp trio is augmented by saxophonists Seamus Blake and Logan Richardson, plus a guest appearance from Miles Davis percussion legend Mino Cinélu.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Andre', Excellent Lass, Laguna Seca, Alamgir, Mazal Tov and Whirlwind shine
Andre', Excellent Lass, Laguna Seca, Alamgir, Mazal Tov and Whirlwind shone when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (July 23). Inner sand: 600m: Aatherv (Sai Kiran) 40. In fine trim. Power Point (Sai Kiran), White Secret (R. Pradeep) 39. Former finished six lengths ahead. Silicon Star (R. Pradeep) 40. Note. Monterio (R. Pradeep), Emeraldo (Rozario) 39.5. Former finished six lengths ahead. 1000m: Gloriousness (Suraj) 1-6.5, 600/39. Pleased. Eclipse Pulse (rb) 1-6.5, 600/39.5. Strode out well. 1200m: Grenoble (Hindu S) 1-22, 1,000/1-8.5, 600/40.5. Moved well. Outer sand: 600m: Gandolfini (R. Pradeep) 42. In fine trim. Vortex Wind (D. Antony), Striker (Peter) 45. They moved freely. Royal Whisper (rb) 46. Easy. Phoenix Surprise (Pavan) 44. Moved well. Irish Coffee (Anish) 45.5. Easy. Power Of Gold (R. Pradeep) 41. Impressed. Breeze Bluster (koshi K), Sling Shot (rb) 44.5. They finished level. Pole Star (Robert) 45.5. Shaped well. Romping Home (Suraj) 41.5. Impressed. 1000m: Sir Winston (rb) 1-15, 600/42.5. Strode out well. Ashwa Kali Bhani (Suraj) 1-11, 600/43. In fine nick. Highland Dream (rb) 1-15, 600/42. Worked well. Selection (rb) 1-13, 600/42. Impressed. Thessalian (Dhanu S) 1-16, 600/44. Moved freely. Excellent Lass (Suraj) 1-10, 600/41.5. Maintains form. Power Of Beauty (Dhanu S) 1-10, 600/41.5. Pleased. Chinky Pinky (P. Trevor) 1-16, 600/45. Moved on the bit. Time And Tide (Akram) 1-15, 600/45. Moved freely. Monteverdi (Hindu S) 1-13, 600/43. Moved impressively. Chiraag (Afsar), Bruce Almighty (Anish) 1-14.5, 600/42.5. Former finished four lengths ahead. Mazal Tov (Sachin) 1-8, 600/41. In fine condition. Final Call (D. Patel) 1-9, 600/42.5. Moved attractively. 1200m: Inspire (Antony) 1-30, 1,000/1-15, 600/45. Moved freely. Cigar Galaxy (Arvind) 1-31, 1,000/1-16, 600/45. Easy. Shine (Hindu S) 1-27, 1,000/1-12.5, 600/43.5. Strode out well. Verrazzano (rb) 1-28.5, 1,000/1-13.5, 600/43.5. In fine trim. Divine Right (Hindu S) 1-31, 1,000/1-14.5, 600/43. In good shape. Knotty Scotty (Akshay) 1-31, 1,000/1-15.5, 600/43.5, In fine shape. Hushed (R. Pradeep), Aces Up (Sai Kiran) 1-27, 1,000/1-10.5, 600/41.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. Golden Empire (Suraj) 1-30.5, 1,000/1-15, 600/44. Moved on the bit. Dedicate (Hindu S), Vivaldi (Ritesh G) 1-24, 1,000/1-11.5 600/44. Former started six lengths behind and finished level. 1400m: Andre' (P. Trevor) 1-37, 1,200/1-21.5, 1,000/1-8, 600/41. Catch the eye. Schoenberg (Hindu S) 1-43, 1,200/1-29, 1,000/1-14, 600/44. Pleased. Royal Mysore (Girish) 1-45, 1,200/1-28, 1,000/1-12, 600/41. Moved impressively. Laguna Seca (Hindu S) 1-38.5, 1,200/1-23, 1,000/1-8.5, 600/40.5. A fine display. Pristine Glory (Koshi K) 1-42, 1,200/1-27, 1,000/1-13, 600/46. Easy. Alamgir (Pavan), Mandarino (rb) 1-37, 1,200/1-23, 1,000/1-9, 600/41.5. They put up a pleasing display. Whirlwind (Hindu S) 1-43, 1,200/1-27, 1,000/1-11, 600/40.5. A good display. Darrington (Pavan), Sapporo (Arvind) 1-42, 1,200/1-28, 1,000/1-14, 600/45.5. They moved on the bit. Night Raider (Arvind), Zorawar (Pavan) 1-45.5, (1,400-600) 59. They moved freely. 1600m: Sea Diamond (Shinde) 2-0, 1,400/1-42.5, 1,200/1-27.5, 1,000/1-12.5, 600/44. Moved impressively.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Time And Tide, Knotty Blush, Whirlwind and Laguna Seca impress
Time And Tide, Knotty Blush, Whirlwind and Laguna Seca impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (July 16). Inner sand: 600m: Rieko (rb) 39. Pleased. Outer sand: 600m: Empress Bella (C. Umesh) 45.5. Moved freely. Circle Of Dreams (Shreyas) 45.5. Easy. Mighty Hero (Ritesh G) 44. In fine trim. My Solitaire (Chetan K) 44. Worked well. 1000m: Forest Fragrance (Hindu S) 1-16, 600/42. Pleased. War Trail (Chetan K) 1-14.5, 600/45. Moved on the bit. Mega Success (Jagadeesh) 1-14.5, 600/42.5. Moved attractively. Knotty Blush (R. Pradeep) 1-14, 600/40. Catch the eye. Acantha (R. Pradeep) 1-13, 600/43. Strode out well. Tolkien (Antony) 1-15, 600/45.5. Easy. 1200m: Time And Tide (Akram) 1-27.5, 1,000/1-9.5, 600/39.5. In fine nick. Augusto (rb) 1-30, 1,000/1-14, 600/43.5. Shaped well. Whirlwind (Hindu S) 1-24, 1,000/1-9, 600/41.5. A fine display. Divine Right (Hindu S) 1-27, 1,000/1-12, 600/43. Impressed. 1400m: Sanya (rb) 1-45.5, (1,400-600) 58. Eased up. Laguna Seca (Hindu S) 1-41, 1,200/1-26.5, 1,000/1-12.5, 600/44. In fine condition. Continues (Sai Kiran), The Golden Dreams (R. Pradeep) 1-43.5, 1,200/1-27, 1,000/1-12, 600/42.5. A notable pair.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to complete the Storm of Stories quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley
(Image via YouTube/Disney Dreamlight Valley) Disney Dreamlight Valley's recent update has introduced the Storm of Stories quest. It's the crucial first quest of Storybook Vale's 2nd chapter. Players must act swiftly to restore vanishing characters, uncover lost memories and solve some mystical puzzles. By any chance, if you get stuck, here is a complete guide to how to complete Storm of Stories quest and be a part of the captivating adventure. Start the quest by answering Lorekeeper 's call Begin your quest by checking the in-game mailbox. You will find a letter in it that's titled 'A Most Disturbing Development.' To open this letter would trigger The Storm of Stories quest. The urgent summons are from Lorekeeper. A Storm of Stories Quest Guide in Disney Dreamlight Valley Note: Lorekeeper is a sentient book that resides in the Library of Lore. In The Storybook Vale, head to the Library of Lore and speak to the floating book, the Lorekeeper, to learn about a strange sickness that's been affecting the realm, erasing locations and characters. Your first directive now will be clear—seek Merida, who is fading away because of the magical storm. She has the first clue to the unfolding chaos. Follow Merida to Whirlwind mystery As you find Merida in the Vale, she will speak about the bizarre storm that's centering The Bind's bridge. She will then lead you to Mysterious Whirlwind near The Bind. Investigate the whirlwind. Upon your arrival, interacting with this phenomenon would trigger an eruption of Shadowy Bird Snippets. Ensure to catch 5 of them with Royal Net. Once they are collected, the Mysterious Story Page will spawn nearby. Give the page to Merida to restore her memory and halt her disappearance. Aid Flynn and confront Hades Your next task is to find Flynn Rider. He, too, is succumbing to sickness. He will point you towards another anomaly that's in Everafter. It's quite specifically near southern Trial grounds. Ensure to follow him to the new whirlwind. To engage with Whirlwind would release the Shadowy Frog Snippets this time. Catch all the five hopping nuisances. As they are captured, it will reveal Flynn's Moment, which is a vital piece of the story. Present it to him, and it will solidify his presence again. A Storm of Stories Quest Guide in Disney Dreamlight Valley Now, the final afflicted ally here is Hades. Track him down fast and then accompany him to the whirlwind in Mythopia near Mount Olympus. Here, you will find Shadowy Demon Snippets. Net all the five demons and uncover the story page for Hades. Return it to him to stabilize his situation. Unlock the path of Maleficent With all three restored now, consult Lorekeeper once again. The next proposal received will be to solve the Journey puzzle of Maleficent in the story reordering interface. You can access it through dialogue. Unlock the puzzle with the use of Shadow Snippets that you gathered earlier. Next, arrange all the pieces in the right way to depict the tale of Maleficent. To solve it will reveal her entrapment in Unwritten Realms. To reach her, you must arrange larger circular tiles on Lore floor of the Library. Rotate three movable outer rings using posts. Align them to form a complete image of Maleficent facing in the correct direction. Your success here would open a massive swirling book portal on the floor. Step into the gateway for entering Unwritten Realms, completing the Storm of Stories quest and launching your next adventure. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Perth Now
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lainey Wilson makes time for love
Lainey Wilson believes it is essential to "dedicate" days to her fiance. The Somewhere Over Laredo singer is engaged to former NFL player Devlin 'Duck' Hodges, who is now a real estate agent, and the 33-year-old star knows it is important for them to carve out quality time for one another amid their busy schedules. Lainey told People magazine: "You have to definitely carve out the time. It has to be something that you're very aware of, and you're like, 'Okay, I've got a day off here in 10 days. I've got to dedicate that day to spend time with my person.' "And we both need that and deserve that, and it's always great. We just try to soak up those moments as best as we possibly can." The Whirlwind singer thinks their romance is "a lot different than a normal relationship" because of her touring schedule but Duck is her "best friend". She said: "He is one of the purest hearts and people that I have ever met. He is my biggest cheerleader. We don't really play by the rules... "We don't get to see each other all the time, and I do live a lot of my life on the road, so we're also kind of figuring it out as we go, which is fun." Lainey recently praised Duck for being "brave" enough to marry her, despite her busy lifestyle. Speaking on The Kelleigh Bannen Show on Apple Music Country, she said: 'He is a brave man. "First of all, anybody who is okay with this lifestyle and being in the business so much and being gone all the time, he was plucked from the sky for me. "Don't tell him I said that… We got to keep him humble.' The Heart Like a Truck hitmaker is known for wearing bell-bottoms but she won't be donning her trademark flares for their wedding. She said: 'I'm going to wear a dress. I hadn't done the whole dress shopping. "We haven't even picked a date or anything like that. We got some time, but I figured, you know what? I hadn't worn a dress for him yet, and I guess that would be the day to do it.' The former sportsman designed Lainey's engagement ring himself and she revealed he was inspired by jewellery she'd shown him very early in their relationship. She said: 'Years ago I was just joking and being like, 'Oh, check this out,' and he was like, 'Oh shoot'. "I think he started saving four years ago when we first started dating… But he went in and he designed it. He took a couple of the rings that I showed him years ago and put them all together and he outdid himself.'
