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Post by floridagrl on Sept 5, 2014 7:59:04 GMT -5
"That kind of day...............real and unreal! #unapologeticart" -Madonna
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 7, 2014 11:50:48 GMT -5
She attended artist Jeff Koons' exhibit. She also posted a Tom Waits quote, a Fosse book and Rocco stuff.
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Post by floridagrl on Sept 8, 2014 8:06:46 GMT -5
We are all Madonna’s childrenGary Caruso | Friday, September 5, 2014This is not about the lady who rigidly sits atop the Golden Dome emanating her mystical Catholic presence. It is about music from the ever chameleon-like mystical pop icon who clawed her way to stardom while influencing millions of youth along her career — and whose daughter is currently an incoming freshman at the University of Michigan. Longevity of life grants one a rather bizarre worldview of existence, because life is more than a mystery, as coined by Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone. Loving those moments of existence remembered at the time of penned music is why an artist like Madonna can claim each of us as her children. Life repeats experiences with minor subtleties from one generation to the next. While growing up southwest of Pittsburgh, my mother’s “Ciccone” family would attend Italian picnics and “Pisano” gatherings in other suburbs like Clairton, Greensburg, Trafford and Aliquippa. At one outing, I recall a rowdy young girl who for the summer was visiting her grandparents (themselves most hardily socializing near the refreshments). It was a time 45 years ago just as I prepared to enter Notre Dame when I vaguely remember this 11-year-old herself was still evolving her inner-self — a being that many would religiously follow a mere dozen years later. My Ciccone family limb is not close to Madonna’s entertainment business, but not so remote that I would annoy her to disrespectfully snap selfies. In fact, as a former Democratic White House staffer with ties to Republican staff, I arranged for the Drowned World Tour staff to visit the White House in August 2001. As is typical of her strong principled stances, my offer was ultimately declined. But it does show that life easily presented an opportunity for a new encounter three decades after our first. During that first 1969 encounter, our chaotic nation and iconic decade finally showed its drastic decline. In 1969, like this year — actually, every year — incoming freshmen have no inkling of how their lives could ever come full circle. Like today, my freshman wardrobe back then consisted of skinny pants. Like this summer in Ferguson, Mo., racial tensions erupted the summer of 1969 in York, Penn., when a lack of political diversity in the York local government led to murder, curfews and a National Guard presence. Like courts have overwhelmingly ruled in favor of same-sex marriage this year, the Stonewall riot of 1969 shocked those who felt that society was destroying their “traditional” way of life. My generation’s now classic music evolved through genres like Led Zeppelin’s new heavy metal sound or The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” albums. “Sesame Street” excitedly debuted in hopes that low-income children could learn through the medium of television. Ironically, “The Brady Bunch” premiered between news-breaking events like the Charles Manson mass murders and the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. Politically, Senator Ted Kennedy drove off a bridge, killing his passenger. While our government launched four NASA Apollo missions that included two moon landings, it also prepared and conducted its first military draft in decades that targeted us freshmen. Nearly 300 students at Harvard University seized a building where 45 were injured and 184 arrested. At Notre Dame, we students staged a strike in protest of the Kent State killings. Our faculty patrolled the campus overnight to dissuade rebellious students from burning buildings. The University president at the time, Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, granted us options to freeze our grades and exercise our First Amendment rights or to continue attending classes. Nationally, my fellow freshman used Woodstock as a benchmark and convergence point for free speech in support of civil rights, anti-war and women’s equality campaigns. Throughout it all, music resonated as the soul behind our ideals of civility, peace, equality and sharing. Looking back upon the 45 years washed away from my first steps on campus, I better appreciate what made me who I am today. I am a child of the hippie culture, a charter member during the summer of love and a spectator of Woodstock — later to convert as a disciple of Madonna. Yet Madonna, like all of us, wandered within her own being as far back as her summers in Pennsylvania through her jump to the Big Apple that launched her career. Her journey molded the principles she holds and expresses to millions yearning to discover more than a momentary thrill. Some moments are made sacred by the people and events that grace them. Today, as the Class of ’18 stumbles on its way through campus life, they may hear the songs of generations past whispering to them if they dare listen. If they dare venture, insight comes while stepping away from the crowd. Truth derives from an unconditional acceptance of others, and respect for all of mankind. In many ways, today is no different than 1969. It merely had an earthshaking woman named Madonna enter the path two steps ahead of the crowd. ndsmcobserver.com/2014/09/us-madonnas-children/
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Sept 8, 2014 9:25:01 GMT -5
^ thanks for sharing floridagrl. Great article
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Sept 8, 2014 22:39:46 GMT -5
Something's brewing in Instagram Land Diplo werking'!#wakeup http://instagram.com/p/stRPyUmER4 "These Ho's ain't loyal! #unapologeticbitch" -Madonna "Waiting for Diplo to hurry up!!!!! #nopatience #llivingforlafinishedrecord " -Madonna "Studio Manicure by Ninja! #unapologeticdj" -Madonna
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Post by floridagrl on Sept 9, 2014 7:44:49 GMT -5
"Diplo werking'!#wakeup" -Madonna "Studio Manicure by Ninja! #unapologeticdj" -Madonna "Waiting for Diplo to hurry up!!!!! #nopatience #llivingforlafinishedrecord " -Madonna "These Ho's ain't loyal! #unapologeticbitch" -Madonna Seems this album could be ready before the end of the year!
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Post by August on Sept 9, 2014 11:21:40 GMT -5
More from Madonnarama.com New tracks “Rebel Heart” & “Devil Prays” from Madonna’s new album revealed – EXCLUSIVE SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 NEWS Before Madonna began working with Diplo and other producers, the new album recording sessions started off with Avicii. These early sessions produced some very raw and simple but blindingly effective acoustic compositions. Our impression is that Avicii and his crew really adapted their music to Madonna’s vocal range, drawing more attention to her voice without the use of any effects or filters. Madonna made sure the tracks were lyrically mature and personal. They’ve created ballads, mid-tempo songs and Madonna even managed to put her own twist on country folk meets EDM. This was the great concept we mentioned in our previous post on the upcoming Madonna album. Here are some of those tracks… Devil Prays Simplicity and amazingness! Madonna’s vocals truly stand out in “Devil Prays” while the music flirts with 70ies country folk, in the most delightful way. It has a kind of “Woodstock festival” era feel to it, but still remains very modern. Madonna ask herself how to get out of the dark place she’s in by learning how to pray and how to find something to believe in. She talks about how one can stray from the right path by doing drugs, smoking weed, drinking whiskey or doing E(xtasy)… but by remaining together in unity and singing hallelujah you will end up making the devil pray. Odd, simple and fantastic. No single material, but a definite keeper. One of our favorite tracks! Rebel Heart Madonna is such an individual that the more she tries to define and understand who she is, the more her overwhelming uniqueness remains a mystery. Over a truly catchy beat and prominent acoustic guitar sound, the mid-tempo “Rebel Heart” produced by Avicii is an ode to being different. The song deals with being able to survive when you’re rebelling against what’s been decided for you, and choose your own path in life. Madonna’s experience adds more validity to lyrics concerning individuality. She explains what it feels like to be an outcast who decided to take a different approach to life. She reflects on how she lived hers like a masochist, alone, unable to fit in, unready and unwilling to do what society and her dad expected from her. So she says she “took a road less travelled by, barely made it out alive, but through the darkness I survived.” Madonna also reflects on how narcissistic she once was, and how she did everything just to be seen. But once she had outgrown her past and started again, she never looked back and finally found herself… a rebel heart. Great song, like most of Avicii’s work on this album. Read more: www.madonnarama.com/posts-en/2014/09/09/new-tracks-rebel-heart-devil-prays-from-madonnas-new-album-revealed-exclusive/#ixzz3Cpu1ygMt
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 9, 2014 11:58:33 GMT -5
Hopefully these tracks live up to what is being reported. M's sung about her past narcissism before, but a fresh approach is always welcome.
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Sept 9, 2014 12:22:17 GMT -5
I've become completely obsessed with 80's Madonna (True Blue album in partcular). I would like to learn more about her singles/albums in the late 80s, though. All these soundtracks/soundtrack singles/random songs make it hard to track her chronology. The goal here is to make sure I get to listen to all the songs from these eras, besides the singles which I love and adore already. Any good place besides Wikipedia that has a lot of info? My faves off the 4 studio albums:
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Post by floridagrl on Sept 9, 2014 13:29:34 GMT -5
Hopefully these tracks live up to what is being reported. M's sung about her past narcissism before, but a fresh approach is always welcome. I believe she will deliver!
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Sept 9, 2014 14:42:48 GMT -5
Madonna is not a narcissist now? LOL
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Post by kmbgs on Sept 9, 2014 14:57:08 GMT -5
I've become completely obsessed with 80's Madonna (True Blue album in partcular). I would like to learn more about her singles/albums in the late 80s, though. All these soundtracks/soundtrack singles/random songs make it hard to track her chronology. The goal here is to make sure I get to listen to all the songs from these eras, besides the singles which I love and adore already. Any good place besides Wikipedia that has a lot of info? My faves off the 4 studio albums: Thanks boo! I went ahead and downloaded all of True Blue this weekend. Jimmy Jimmy and White Heat are great tracks. Didn't know about the LAV and LAP tracks though so will def download them too (my mom had the Madonna tape - so I was familiar with Physical Attraction from the car as a child, lol).
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Sept 9, 2014 15:06:35 GMT -5
Physical Attraction and Jimmy Jimmy are great tracks. I just love that early Madonna sound.
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Post by floridagrl on Sept 9, 2014 15:39:36 GMT -5
"This is my Lets Get Shit Done" look in the studio today. People are scared. If this doesn't work i have a few other trucks! #bitchimmadonna" -Madonna Yes, Queen. Bring it on. This album is going to be EPIC! Why is this woman so incredible gorgeous?
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Sept 9, 2014 15:58:24 GMT -5
Hopefully these tracks live up to what is being reported. M's sung about her past narcissism before, but a fresh approach is always welcome. I believe she will deliver! I believe this too. Fascinated about the latest tracks Rebel Heart and Devil Prays. It really appears that She wants this album/single out soon. Admire her, trust her, love her. Let's get this party started.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Sept 9, 2014 17:16:43 GMT -5
www.bustle.com/articles/39212-wh ... now-so-far WHEN IS MADONNA'S NEW ALBUM COMING OUT? HERE'S EVERYTHING WE KNOW SO FAR Madonna’s been sharing details about her new album on social media for about six months now, but she still hasn’t put out any music. Thankfully, on Monday, the Queen of Pop posted series of photos to Instagram that suggest that Madonna’s 13th studio album is finally nearing completion. Woo hoo! So, when is Madonna going to release her new album, anyway? And when can we expect to hear her new single? Here’s everything we know so far: Madonna has worked with a lot of exciting people on her new album. They include: “Wake Me Up” hit maker Avicii, ”Wrecking Ball” songwriter MoZella, pop singer Natalia Kills, “If I Were a Boy” songwriter Toby Gad, Interscope Records executive Martin Kierszenbaum, producer Symbolyc One, and DJ and producer Diplo. She’s also rumored to have worked with U.K. dance music duo Disclosure. Oh, and there was also a rumor that sprung up near the end of May about her collaborating with Katy Perry — but I’d take it with a grain of salt. We know that Madge has recorded a song called “Messiah,” and according to Diplo, she also has a new track called “Bitch, I’m Madonna.” I’m not a huge fan of either of those titles, but there’s also a possibility that “Rebel Heart,” “Revolution of Love,” and “Unapologetic Bitch” could end up being song titles, too (Madonna’s used all three phrases on Instagram recently, and I like them much better). Who knows, maybe one of those phrases will end up being the name of the new album! Check out two of Madonna’s most recent album-related Instagram posts: http://instagram.com/p/stOTsJmEdd http://instagram.com/p/stOTsJmEdd So, when is Madonna going to release her new album? And when can we expect to hear the lead single? Looking at her discography, Madonna’s put out the majority of her past albums in the spring or summer — but she has released an album in the fall five times. If her new album is truly almost finished, I don’t think that her record label is going to sit on it until the spring — they’re going to want to take advantage of holiday sales. That being said, I think we can expect Madonna to release her new album in late November or early December, with the lead single coming…any day now! I don’t claim to have a crystal ball, but that’s my best guess. Keep your eyes on Madonna’s Instagram over the next few days — she may reveal some more details.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Sept 9, 2014 19:15:44 GMT -5
is this the longest she's knowingly been working on an album ever?
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Post by Verisimilitude on Sept 9, 2014 19:19:59 GMT -5
So she's definitely no longer the surprise release then. I'm just hoping we have major buzz before the release ala "Confessions".
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 9, 2014 19:32:49 GMT -5
Guinness should have it as more than 300 million records. And, $56 million the previous earnings record? Seems kinda "low" - I recall larger figures, at least from past Forbes reports.
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Post by floridagrl on Sept 9, 2014 19:52:31 GMT -5
Guinness should have it as more than 300 million records. And, $56 million the previous earnings record? Seems kinda "low" - I recall larger figures, at least from past Forbes reports. It reads, more than 300 million..... Naturally, Best Selling Female Artist madonna makes an appearance in our new #gwr60 book, out this week! pic.twitter.com/wMPqQxlwbU
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Post by So Pure on Sept 9, 2014 22:24:02 GMT -5
M and Alicia Keys?!?!
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Post by So Pure on Sept 9, 2014 22:36:12 GMT -5
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Post by grandelf on Sept 9, 2014 22:50:02 GMT -5
is this the longest she's knowingly been working on an album ever? Erm not even close, she started it just exactly 6 months ago. The sessions for Erotica and American Life took a lot longer than that, but of course they were interrupted for movie and other acting projects. She also started working on Hard Candy early 2007 and she was in the studio in late October with Pharrell...
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Post by superbu on Sept 9, 2014 23:05:39 GMT -5
Madonna is not a narcissist now? LOL LOL! Yeah, I was gonna say...
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Post by floridagrl on Sept 10, 2014 5:36:58 GMT -5
"Making records is not how it used to be! #stillwerking" -Madonna "Diplo trying to bounce on the session tonight! #wtf" -Madonna "#wearehere. Alicia Killin it on my record....,,,,.,..,,#livingforlove" -Madonna Alicia Keys? Yes! Yup, it's her.
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Post by think pink. on Sept 10, 2014 6:04:16 GMT -5
The addition of Alicia Keys has me hopeful that we will hear some R&B M on this project.
Bedtime Stories ♥
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Post by HolidayGuy on Sept 10, 2014 7:11:59 GMT -5
Oh, cool, for Ms Alicia Augello Cook. florida- I meant that it should be records, not albums.
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Post by August on Sept 10, 2014 9:32:38 GMT -5
I wonder how much work was done on the album while she was away during the summer. She was over in Europe I believe for a good solid month, if not longer. Maybe that is why she is back to the grindstone because she maybe took a break?
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Sept 10, 2014 10:40:35 GMT -5
attitude.co.uk/madonna-to-collab ... new-album/ Madonna to collaborate with Alicia Keys on new album Madonna is working with Alicia Keys on her new album. The Queen of Pop posted multiple photos on Instagram of her latest studio session with producer Diplo, and tagged Keys in the pictures.
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Post by cause_for_celebration on Sept 10, 2014 10:59:01 GMT -5
The addition of Alicia Keys has me hopefuly that we will hear some R&B M on this project. Bedtime Stories ♥ That would be amaaaaazing. But well probably get some dance track or something -_-
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