Emirates has launched the worlds longest flight – non-stop between United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. The flight from Auckland to Dubai takes 17:15 h. Incredible!
Heros
Never really cared about the music of David Bowie until they played some of his songs after he died. One of these songs was “Heros”, which was recorded in legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin. The song was written together with Brian Eno, who also produced songs for U2. Hansa Studios were obviously an inspiring place, also for the band U2, who produced their album “Achtung Baby” here.
This is the original song “Heros” performed by David Bowie when it was released 1977.
And this is the modern version from Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor from the elephant medley of the movie “Moulin Rouge”. “Heros” will start at 2:22 min.
Update January 13, 2016: “Heros” was also recorded in other languages, this is the German version (German starts @ 2:15 min).
“Thermal runaway” of Lithium batteries
A German actress is happy that she is still alive because the Lithium battery of her smartphone started burning on the couch in the morning and the whole apartment burned out. This is the original German article.
http://www.vip.de/cms/wegen-smartphone-ex-soap-star-tanja-wenzel-bei-wohnungsbrand-verletzt-2607658.html
This problem is related to Lithium batteries in general and can happen in any smartphone, laptop, etc.
A German documentary shows the “thermal runaway” effect of Lithium cells.
“Hello” from Adele and Greg Kurstin
An amazing song written and produced by Adele and Greg Kurstin: “Hello”
Greg Kurstin has produced many other famous songs as well: http://gregkurstin.com
This song inspires not only us but also many other musicians like Eli Zamora, Taps Mugadza and Leroy Sanchez.
It also inspires people to parody:
Adele doing Carpool Karaoke:
Greg Kurstin also has his own band with Irana George, “The bird an the bee”, this is the song “My love” with a very melodic refrain:
Interesting interview with Greg Kurstin (start at 14:00):
Famous politicians pilot
Johannes Schlüter is the famous “Kopfpilot” of several politicians.
He has worked for the United States…
… and Germany.
Running under water
An amazing song with an amazing under water video: Naughty Boy – Runnin‘ (Lose It All) ft. Beyoncé & Arrow Benjamin.
The video is starring Alice Modolo and Guillaume Néry and was shot in French Polynesia:
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/q-and-a/a46561/lose-it-all-video-diver-interview-alice-modolo/
Another great version of this song by Jack Hawitt:
Years & Years and Greg Kurstin
Attention, it’s getting bright! “Shine” is a song performed by Years & Years, Greg Kurstin is one of the composers.
Sia and Greg Kurstin
Hold on to your chandelier! A very strong and high voice is coming!
Greg Kurstin is one of the producers of “Chandelier” by Sia.
A sensational version of this song was recorded by Chloe Temtchine. Close your eyes and listen to this with good headphones and you don’t want to listen to the original again.
Dancing Ed Sheeran
Famous musician Ed Sheeran is is working on his second career as dancer. 😉 Wonderful result…
… although the training was quite exhausting.
World of wonders
Turn up the bass! Great German song, great artist, great video from Paul Ripke: Marteria – “Welt der Wunder”