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Lady Gaga Reveals New Tune

Lady Gaga Reveals New Tune

Tuesday 6th July, 2010 3

with Ivan Alvis n all of my memory of a formance whenever they band with a fantastic all- hit the stage. And, "Iround brilliance, Misty will despite Rajitha's denial Star Track Album be the closest to the phenomenal about his own contribu- Amazing Grace who was, by far, the tion being a standout, most talented musical set-up in the there is no doubt that Sri Lankan music scene ever." Well, he commands a focal that's Trevine Rodrigo's assessment point in the band's suc- of the group Misty. cess. And Trevine, who reports for the Among the crowd of Lanka Times Melbourne (where I'm patrons that laid siege a part of their scene, too), has this to to the Springvale say about Misty, after seeing them in Town Hall, in action in Melbourne just recently. Melbourne, which Sure, there are many individually was sold out before brilliant musicians and some out- the band arrived, standing bands, like the Gypsies, were several musi- Heat, Wildfire, the Marians, and cians from Sohan and the X'Periments, from the Melbourne dance sunny isle of fun and entertain- ment. And then there was Mirage, who my wife, Anne, and I, were rapt about Misty in action when we encoun- tered them at a nightclub in Dubai. But "Grace" and now Misty are my all- time favourites to come out of Sri Lanka. And true to form, Rajitha Rupasinghe and his Everywhere You Go merry men ven- tured to Australia and began a four- Kelly Rowland state tour, with daz- zling performances feat. Rhythm of Africa - first in Brisbane H e y, y e y, h e y, y e y Come, come, sing, sing again and then in his H e y, y e y, y e y, y e a h Winners - escape, yes - begin- favourite worldwide Yeah, yeah, yeah ners venue, Melbourne, Trevine Rodrigo with that had over 500 Misty's Rajitha Anything, if you want it, you Come, come, sing, sing again dance goers fans seriously, whether it is bou- mony, has upped the ante on the can have entranced and bands, quets or brickbats," admitted local competition back home," says Everything in your dream, Everywhere you go, go, go enthralled by the including Rajitha in an exclusive interview Rajitha. you can always grab Give them a chance band's versatility and Lozaine Paul form with the Lanka Times in He acknowledged that the music 'Cause that's what you make it We're dancing, you a sho-oh- fantastic stage performance. Rendezvous, Carl Jayasinghe, for- Melbourne. scene in Sri Lanka is hot at the And there's no mistaking ow On to Sydney, and the Doctors' merly of Midnight Mist, and quite a "Our aim is to ultimately push moment, with several top bands You were taught just to play You are a champion, you are a Association paid premium prices to few others who had nothing but adu- ourselves to improve further,. if we competing to grab the number one harder stallion hear Sri Lanka's number one band. lation for Misty. face criticism, and to this extent the mantle. That's the way we live, sing Right up, Africa to the horizon Although the crowd was not as big Despite all of the accolades show- boys rally around each other to Misty's diverse presentation on as in Melbourne, it was a smashing ered on the band, my chat with lead achieve teamwork in everything we the night was highlighted by a Walle, walle, walle Je vois les gens qui se success, according to Rajitha. Perth, , Rajitha, failed to bring out do" he said. superb mix of country, rock'n roll. Wherever life may take you mobilisent which is generating tremendous the anticipated euphoric triumph Misty were at their versatile best reggae, ballads, medleys and, of Don't you forget, you Je vois les gens qui se gal- interest in weekend dances beckons from a man who launched his musi- and the infusion of Sudath to the course, the baila which had the Come, come, sing, sing again banisent Misty next, and if their last foray to cal career from a 'wannabe' to a true line up has thrown in a new dimen- diverse crowd on their feet, rocking Walle, walle, walle the west is any indication, then legend of the Sri Lankan music sion to their performances, with a all night, as the guys cleverly served Wherever life may take you another night of fun and revelry is scene as he, instead, humbly marked improvement to their vocals up a cocktail of musical favourites. Don't you forget, you definitely in the offing. acknowledged the response from and harmony which Rajitha readily Nice to be credit in the Great My definition of Misty, as a band, Australia's Sri Lankan community testified to. "'Suda' has given us that Photographs by: Trevine Everywhere you go, go, go, go Wall of China is that they are an energized unit and their guests with great humility. little bit extra, vocally, and with his Rodrigo (Lanka Times) Go harder (go harder) You did - I know you like the who deliver a supercharged per- "We take the response from our guitar work, and the blend in har- Melbourne Go farther (go stronger) way we do Everywhere you go, go, go, go Ain't nothin' holding me Go stronger (just a little bit) Seen 'n' Heard Go longer (go longer) Ohhh The art of drumming Everywhere you go HEARD…the scene is getting sizzling hot for Everywhere you, go, go, go, go yronne Silva, and animal rescue so that quite a few people, connected with a kind of a To ease the price, not believ- Go harder (go harder) who is big in his motherland will be a scandal. ing is a sin Go farther (go farther) Tthe scene in place for all to live in You can't stop listen from, I'm Everywhere you go, go, go, go Europe as a drum- peace, regardless of reli- She is playing the double game, irrespective supposed to win Go stronger (go stronger) mer, is in town and gion, race and gender, both of the consequences. 'Cause if you can see it Go longer will be conducting now and in the as A sibling, too, has now been drawn into this Then you know you can be it Hey, everywhere you go several workshops, well. scene, with a colleague, at a five-star setting, You work hard, just to play to be held in various He also wants to pass taking undue advantage of the situation. harder So if you don't go higher parts of the island, on the know-how and the That's just how we live, oh wo Spread one love and one fire where he intends to experience, made and Rise to the tops pass on his knowl- gained in Europe - work- Walle, walle, walle Don't go blame anybody edge and also help ing together and perform- Pen Pals Wherever life may take you In, ah, the end we shall be on raise the art of ing with world renowned Don't you forget, you top of da group, oh drumming in the musicians - to encourage ! Name: Fazeer Hameed Don't you forget, you, yeah scene here. local drummers to ! Age: 27 Walle, walle, walle (Singing an African language) Tyronne will also progress and, musically, ! Gender: Male Wherever life may take you Goki Afrika kibusise share his private succeed in their profes- Don't you forget, you views on more than sion. ! Address: 20/2, Meera Nagar Road, Nintavur - 12, Walle, walle ,walle (Rap) just music business His skill has a drummer Ampara, and skill develop- has taken him to the top ! Hobbies/Interests: Playing soccer and reading Everywhere you go, go, go, go Wherever this life may take ment. His aim, he where he now finds him- Go harder (go harder) you says, is to cultivate self endorsing some of the ! E-mail: [email protected] Go farther (go stronger) Everywhere You Go mutual understand- best percussion products (Pen pals preferred from: Sri Lanka, India, Everywhere you go, go, go, go Wherever this life may take ing regarding the in Europe - Anatolian cym- England and the USA). Go stronger (go stronger) you different music gen- bals, RMV drums, Pearl ! If you are keen to make with readers of Go longer (go longer) Everywhere You Go res and promote drums, Zildjian cymbals this page, send us your name, age, gender, Address, communication and drumsticks, hobbies/interests, school/occupation, and e-mail (Rap) *Sent by: Kylie (Pretty Girl) between musicians Beyerdynamic mics, and of Colombo in order to improve also Stagge Mmusicfor address/contact number (if any). the rich and diverse Tyronne Silva drum cases. ! Write to: Ivan Alvis, C/o "Star Track," The music scene in Sri Kevin Almeida, well Island, 223, Bloemendhal Road, Colombo 13. Or e- World Singles Chart Lanka and, therefore, let it flourish. known in the local music industry, is coordi- mail your details to: [email protected] 1. California Gurls - , feat. Snoop Dogg. He is also keen to raise awareness regard- nating the public workshops and could be con- 2. OMG - , feat. will.i.am. ing human rights, environmental protection, tacted on 0773820502. 3. Alejandro - Lady . 4. Airplanes - B.o.b., feat. Hayley Williams. 5. Wavin' Flag - K'naan. 6. Not Afraid - . 7. Waka Waka - , feat. Freshlyground. Lady Gaga reveals 8. Hey, Soul Sister - Train. 9. Your Love Is My Drug - Ke$ha. 10.Nothin' On You - B.o.b., feat. . United World Album Chart new tune 1. Thank Me Later - . ady Gaga has revealed Earlier this year, it was Jessica Simpson and Zac 2. Mojo - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. 3. No More Pain - Kat-Tun. a video of her perform- reported that the singer and Efron have previously filmed 4. Oasis - Time Flies 1994-2009 - Oasis. Ling a new track, "You songwriter is recording her guest slots for the drama, 5. To The Sea - Jack Johnson. And I," on her page. new album on her tour bus. and now Aguilera and rap- 6. Laws Of Illusion - Sarah McLachlan. The "" singer Producer said: "She per, Eminem, are set to 7. My Worlds (My World+My World 2.0) - . uploaded a link to a video records while she's on the appear in the upcoming 8. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Soundtrack. which showed her perform- road. I'm flying out to Europe series, opposite Adrian 9. (Monster) - Lady Gaga. ing the previously unheard to work on some new records Grenier. 10. Bionic - . track at 's White with her. Eminem has already Tie and Tiara ball last "Gaga's just like me. She filmed his scenes, with TOTP PopShot Chart month. has a tour bus with a studio Entourage creator, Doug 1. California Gurls - Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg In the clip, Gaga can be in it. Some of the songs I've Ellin, saying that Eminem 2. Wavin' Flag - K'naan.peak seen introducing the track heard are going to be crazy. will appear "at a platinum 3. Shout - Shout, feat Dizzee and James Corden as: "A -new record that She's getting bigger and bet- record party for his album, 4. Kickstarts - Example. no one's ever heard before - ter." "Recovery." 5. Not Afraid - Eminem. ever, and I've never ever AGUILERA and EMINEM "Dirrty" hitmaker, 6. All The Lovers - Kylie Minigue. played it live ever. It's a bit of Christina Aguilera and Aguilera, is set to sing on the 7. - Eminem and . a rock and roll tune, which Eminem are the latest stars show, with Ellin adding, 8. Alejandro - Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga 9. Frisky - Tinie Tempah and Labrinth. means it will most likely to sign up for a cameo "She's doing a favour for Ari 10.Gettin' Over You - , feat. Chris Willis, Fergie never get used as one of my appearance in hit U.S. show, (Jeremy Piven) and perform- and Lmfao. singles." ENTOURAGE. ing at a party for him."

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