Sentences with phrase «for musical talent»

I'm also a bit of a sucker for musical talent.

On the way to their final destination, the bumbling threesome run across various colorful characters including a fast - talking one - eyed bible salesman, a black man who just sold his soul to the devil in return for musical talent, a trio of sexy sirens, the KKK and many other quirky members of the Deep South personnel.

Along the way, they fall in with Tommy Johnson (Chris Thomas King)- a bluesman who has swapped his soul for musical talent, which leads the runaways into a profitable detour as a recording sensation - and manic depressive gunman George Nelson, who hates cows as much as cops.

The LSO gives members an outlet for their musical talents and a chance to interact with one another across academic disciplines and professions.

Not exact matches

While Bowie has continually changed his musical style to suit changing times, Carney must reevaluate and reinvent his talents: success here in Canada matters little for what awaits him in London.

Find companies where you can sell your musical talents for jingles.

For a child with a musical predisposition, there will be lessons, a teacher who will explain the rules of the art and develop talent by dint of regular exercises.

Chef Richard Ekkebus helms the kitchen at two Michelin - starred Amber restaurant and world renowned musical talents play in the unparalleled exclusivity of MO Bar, equally popular on Sundays for its indulgent lobster lunch.

The reward for APPJAG's hard work is that it enjoys a unique relationship with the creatives and organisations that nurture and enable jazz musical talents.

Chart - topping musician and DJ Will Kennard explains his plans for a free school in London's East End, aimed at developing musical talent in the area.

Low - bidder Triangle Talent Inc. agreed to book the 2009 fair's musical performers for $ 48,500 — 10 times less than what the state paid Live Nation Worldwide in a no - bid deal.

Chart - topping musician and DJ Will Kennard explained his plans for a free school in London's East End, aimed at developing musical talent in the area.

But engaging in language and music at the same time remains difficult for everyone — whether you are a professional guitar player or have no musical talent at all.

But given the tumultuous fashion landscape of recent seasons, with the loss of great talents like Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen and the musical chairs of designers moving from house to house, some believe that age is no longer the only criteria for what defines vintage fashion.

Steele was popular in England during the time this film was released, and the movie is mainly a showcase for its star's musical talents, with songs including the title tune and others such as Little White Bull.

When Walter comes to Rusty to use his musical talents for voice lessons to overcome his impediment, the pair while at first argumentative and uncomfortable with the other begin to become friends.

But the film also has too many memorable vignettes to count: Haven Hamilton's prickly recording session, where he mercilessly browbeats a hippie pianist; Barbara Jean's squirmily uncomfortable, rambling psychological meltdown while performing live for an impatient, unforgiving audience; Sueleen's conflicted ambitions when her «big break» devolves into a cheap striptease act; gentle Mr. Green's quiet suffering at the hands of his flakey niece; John Triplette's negotiations with various talent, buttering each of them up with compliments while at the same time insulting the musical form (and its admirers) in which they practice.

Unfortunately for the makes of From Justin to Kelly, musicals aren't successful based on the vocal talents of the stars alone, which is evidenced by the fact that some of the best performers within the genre were never known as the best singers.

Will Gluck, who directed the light comedies Easy A and Friends with Benefits, brings his audience - friendly talent on board for this musical, though it is interesting that the film only really comes to life through some of the musical numbers and not through the spoken dialogue or comic characterizations.

However, the famed musical talent will also re-team with Sam Raimi on his next film, Oz: The Great and Powerful — and is in talks to compose the soundtrack for Gary Ross» adaptation of The Hunger Games.

Joining us for our Scott Pilgrim themed extravaganza will be the brilliant Osymyso — who of course not only lent his musical talents to SPACED, SHAUN OF THE DEAD and HOT FUZZ, but also the 5 remix videos prior to the release of SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD last Summer.

It would be surprising for Disney to not utilize his talents to help create a new sound for the sequel, especially with the likelihood that he'll be front and center for at least one musical number.

For daring to dream of an old - school Hollywood musical with a modern soul, and for applying his talents to some virtuosic backlot spectacle, Directors Guild winner Damien Chazelle will cap his magic year with a Best Director statuetFor daring to dream of an old - school Hollywood musical with a modern soul, and for applying his talents to some virtuosic backlot spectacle, Directors Guild winner Damien Chazelle will cap his magic year with a Best Director statuetfor applying his talents to some virtuosic backlot spectacle, Directors Guild winner Damien Chazelle will cap his magic year with a Best Director statuette.

In pre-production for over two years, Jodorowsky's Dune adaptation was to star his own 12 year old son alongside Orson Welles, Mick Jagger, David Carradine and even Salvador Dali, set to a musical score by Pink Floyd and art - design by some of the most provocative talents of the era, including H.R. Giger and Jean «Moebius» Giraud.

It's worth sticking around for some moments of realisation, as Reeves is persuaded to sing his hit song after a previous less - than - brilliant karaoke session; if you haven't yet seen Inside Llewyn Davis, after 10 Years, you will be in no doubt that Isaac is a real musical talent as well as actor.

I've been a big fan of David Lynch for a number of years now (he might be my favourite director at this point in time) and while, admittedly, that fandom might have clouded my judgement of his musical talents, I still found Crazy Clown Time an oddly addictive album.

Landy has a talent for playing harmonica and Taylor and he introduce each other to the musical culture with which they are familiar.

Language: English Genre: Drama / Musical MPAA rating: R Director: Alan Parker Actors: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri Plot: Follows four students with different personalities at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts where actors, singers, dancers and artists come to hone their talents and try to become stars.

Sissy Spacek has shown off her musical talents by singing back - up vocals for her musician daughter.The actress» daughter, Schuyler Fisk, recently...

British talent did extremely well with nominations going to Ewan McGregor for Leading Actor (Musical), Maggie Smith and Helen Mirren (for Gosford Park) and Sharon Maguire's Bridget Jones's Diary for Best Picture (Comedy or Musical).

Both actors will join returning cast members Timberlake and Kendrick to lend their voices for new characters and will also show off their musical talents by recording songs for the movie's soundtrack.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening December 5, 2008 BIG BUDGET FILMS Cadillac Records (R for sexuality and pervasive profanity) Historical drama chronicles the rise of the legendary record company founded in Chicago in the Fifties by Leonard (Adrien Brody) and Phil Chess (Shiloh Fernandez), siblings who roamed the South in search of promising talent, and discovered such future musical greats as Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Etta James (Beyonce»), Chuck Berry (Mos Def), Howlin» Wolf (Eamonn Walker) and (Willie Dixon (Cedric the EntertaineFor movies opening December 5, 2008 BIG BUDGET FILMS Cadillac Records (R for sexuality and pervasive profanity) Historical drama chronicles the rise of the legendary record company founded in Chicago in the Fifties by Leonard (Adrien Brody) and Phil Chess (Shiloh Fernandez), siblings who roamed the South in search of promising talent, and discovered such future musical greats as Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Etta James (Beyonce»), Chuck Berry (Mos Def), Howlin» Wolf (Eamonn Walker) and (Willie Dixon (Cedric the Entertainefor sexuality and pervasive profanity) Historical drama chronicles the rise of the legendary record company founded in Chicago in the Fifties by Leonard (Adrien Brody) and Phil Chess (Shiloh Fernandez), siblings who roamed the South in search of promising talent, and discovered such future musical greats as Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright), Etta James (Beyonce»), Chuck Berry (Mos Def), Howlin» Wolf (Eamonn Walker) and (Willie Dixon (Cedric the Entertainer).

The seemingly unlikely incorporation of musical numbers works fabulously; the melodies by A.R. Rahman are haunting and memorable, and they are well - performed (as opposed to «sung,» for the voices are provided by studio singers) by the stars — particularly Khan, whose talent and formidable charisma leaves no doubt as to why he's a Bollywood superstar.

Strip away half of the characters, have Chili trying to push forward a real musical talent other than a singer with dynamic range, and stop riding so hard on Pulp Fiction for inspiration, and perhaps Be Cool might actually live up to its name.

For these reasons, it is almost inevitable that some children, even those keen to develop their musical talent, may be overlooked in the secondary school.

The fund will be operated by a not - or - profit charitable company and will focus on creating new opportunities for young people with musical talents.

For these teachers an important issue can be a lack of understanding of the nature of musical talent.

This college opportunity fund is designed to identify and support talented RCSD student musicians, whether they need their own musical instrument to keep pace with their maturing talent or to audition for a college music program or to participate in special music activities over the summer.

You may be awarded one of these scholarships for outstanding high school academic performance, athletic ability, musical talent, artistic talent, or something else.

84 % of parents believe that there are many scholarships available to help pay for college, 72 % believe that their children have special talents that will enable them to win scholarships (72 % academics, 47 % sports, 38 % artistic / musical talents), and that scholarships will cover 24 % of their college expenses.

In my last letter, I talked about attending the «Me... Jane» musical with Dr. Jane Goodall and expressed my appreciation for the talent and hard work of everyone who helped create the play.

New categories announced for musical composition, QA & localisation, talent investment and special prize Studio of the Year — lobbying now open

That top 3 for the year franchise does so well in japan in part because of the musical talent of a very established music figure.

Or that Sugiyama once sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his amazing musical talent, only to win it back from him in a poker game at David Bowie's house?

Jon Gong (one half of the talented Gong Brothers team), who lent his musical talents to the Skirmish Mode soundtrack, will be taking the helm and providing all the music for Adventure Mode.

The arrangement features Jillian's vocal talents, while the musical backing comes as a collaboration with her husband, Andrew Aversa (a.k.a. «zircon»), who is an established composer himself, having worked on music for Soulcalibur V, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, and Monkey Island 2: SE.

Awards from $ 2,000 to $ 10,000 were made to support artists that reflect a diversity of talent and creativity for projects including immersive theater, interactive media experiences, documentary film and musical composition.

The musical chairs that happened after law firm bonuses were paid is partially responsible for this trend, but competition among firms has also made it impossible to secure top talent without moving quickly.

The Law Club, one of the oldest legal associations in Denver, provides opportunities for any individual who has musical or comedic talent, and even for those who don't.

This one time: I played the musical saw on national television for a talent competition.