Vocals: English singer, songwriter and musician James Blunt.
Lyrics: Jimmy Hogarth – James Blunt – Amy Wadge.
The songwriter James Bluntopens up about his father in a new ballad entitled ‘Monsters’, which feature on his sixth studio album,“Once Upon A Mind” released last month.
Monsters.
Oh, before they turn off all the lights, I won’t read you your wrongs or your rights. The time has gone, I’ll tell you goodnight, close the door, Tell you I love you once more, The time has gone, So here it is. I’m not your son, you’re not my father, We’re just two grown men saying goodbye. No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine, And while you’re sleeping I’ll try to make you proud. So, daddy, won’t you just close your eyes? Don’t be afraid, it’s my turn, To chase the monsters away. Oh, well, I’ll read a story to you, Only difference is this one is true, The time has gone. I folded your clothes on the chair, I hope you sleep well, don’t be scared, The time has gone, So here it is. I’m not your son, you’re not my father, We’re just two grown men saying goodbye. No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine, And while you’re sleeping I’ll try to make you proud, So, daddy, won’t you just close your eyes? Don’t be afraid, it’s my turn, To chase the monsters away. Sleep a lifetime, Yes, and breathe a last word, You can feel my hand on your own. I will be the last one, So I’ll leave a light on. Let there be no darkness, in your heart, But I’m not your son, you’re not my father, We’re just two grown men saying goodbye, No need to forgive, no need to forget, I know your mistakes and you know mine, And while you’re sleeping I’ll try to make you proud, So, daddy, won’t you just close your eyes? Don’t be afraid, it’s my turn, To chase the monsters away. END.
The Mid-West region [Latter region consisting of counties of Tipperary, Clare and Limerick], will host Ireland’s first International Magic Convention in over 10 years, when some of the world’s most renowned magicians gather at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, on 18th-19th November for the inaugural Mid-West Magic Convention.
World record holder Jay Sankey, TikTok sensation Aidan Murphy, and ‘America’s Got Talent’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ semi-finalist Ryland Petty are amongst the lineup for the gala evening performance on Sunday 19th, when event goers will be able to mix with professional magicians, magical hobbyists, dealers, collectors of magical apparatus, and other students of the art of magic, throughout the convention weekend.
The international event has been secured for the Mid-West Region through funding support from the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau and Fáilte Ireland.
Event participant Ryland Petty, who has been performing magic since the age of 2, created international headlines last year when he reached the semi-final of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ at the age of just 9. Earlier this year, the English magician reached the semi-final of the eighteenth season of ‘America’s Got Talent’.
Canada’s Jay Sankey, who holds the world record for creating more unique magic tricks than any other living magician, will also be performing in Ennis alongside Ireland’s TikTok sensation Aidan Murphy who has racked up 1.6m followers performing tricks on the social platform. Other performing magicians include Craig Petty (UK), Colm Dawson (Ireland) and Nick Lopaco from the United States, who is the official magician of “Penguin Magic” – the largest retail magic shop in the world.
Award-winning magician Leon Andersen from Limerick said, “As Ireland’s first annual celebration of the art of magic in Ireland in over a decade, this is a significant moment for the country’s large community of magicians. The Midwest Magic Convention brings together magicians and magic enthusiasts from all over the world and features a diverse range of magic from close-up tricks to grand stage illusions to a Magic Marketplace where event goers can purchase tricks, books and other magical paraphernalia. The weekend concludes with a special magic show on the main stage at Treacy’s West County on the evening of Sunday 19th.”
Danielle Devaney of the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau commented, “We are excited about supporting this international event along with our partners Fáilte Ireland and look forward to establishing it as an important annual event in the magic circle worldwide. It presents a great opportunity for people in Ireland to view and meet with magicians from home and abroad as they put on a collective demonstration of their magical talents.”
There will be free entry (excluding Gala evening) to the Mid-West Magic Convention for under 14s, who are accompanied by an adult, in what organisers hope will draw younger people to the world of magic. Visit www.midwestmagicconvention.com for ticket information and the Mid-West Magic Convention event schedule.
Lyrics: English composer and impresario of musical theatre, Baron Andrew Lloyd Webber and American composer, lyricist and record producer Jim Steinman written for the musical “Whistle Down the Wind,”
Vocals: Irish boy band of the 90’s “Boyzone”.
The song, hereunder, serves to emphasize the power of unconditional love, while accepting and forgiving loved ones for who they are; their deficiencies and inadequacies, which often emerge only during challenging times.
No Matter What.
No matter what they tell us, no matter what they do, No matter what they teach us, what we believe is true, No matter what they call us, however they attack, No matter where they take us, we’ll find our own way back. I can’t deny what I believe, I can’t be what I’m not, I know I’ll love forever, I know no matter what. If only tears were laughter, if only night was day, If only prayers were answered, then we would hear God say, No matter what they tell you, no matter what they do, No matter what they teach you, what you believe is true. And I will keep you safe and strong and sheltered from the storm, No matter where it’s barren, a dream is being born, No matter who they follow, no matter where they lead, No matter how they judge us, I’ll be everyone you need, No matter if the sun don’t shine, or if the skies are blue, No matter what the end is, my life began with you. I can’t deny what I believe, I can’t be what I’m not, I know, I know, I know that love’s forever, That’s all that matters now, no matter what. No, no matter (no no matter what), No, no matter (no no matter what), No, no matter, that’s all that matters to me (no no matter what), No, no matter, that’s all that matters to me (no no matter what), No, no matter, that’s all that matters to me (no no matter what), No, no matter, that’s all that matters to me (no no matter what), And no, no matter what, that’s all that matters to me (no no matter what), And no, no matter what, that’s all that matters to me. END
Lyrics: Written by American Folk singer and songwriter, the late John Denver(Real name Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.). Sadly Mr Denver lost his life on the 12th of this month October, 26 years ago, [1997], following multiple blunt force trauma; obtained when his light home built aircraft crashed into Monterey Bay, near Pacific Grove, California, USA.
Vocals: John Denver.
Perhaps Love
Perhaps love is like a resting place, a shelter from the storm. It exists to give you comfort; it is there to keep you warm. And in those times of trouble when you are most alone, The memory of love will bring you home.
Perhaps love is like a window, perhaps an open door. It invites you to come closer, it wants to show you more. And even if you lose yourself and don’t know what to do, The memory of love will see you through.
Oh, love to some is like a cloud, to some as strong as steel. For some a way of living, for some a way to feel. And some say love is holding on and some say letting go. And some say love is everything and some say they don’t know. Perhaps love is like the ocean, full of conflict, full of change. Like a fire when it’s cold outside or thunder when it rains. If I should live forever and all my dreams come true, my memories of love will be of you.
Sadly, we learn this morning that ‘Friends’ actor, Mr Matthew Perry, who found fame playing the character Chandler Bing, has died in a suspected accidental drowning in a jacuzzi at his home. Mr Bing was aged just 54 years old.
His death comes after he recently published his memoir, informing his fans of how he had overcome drink and drug addictions, which had almost brought about his death.
Mr Perry was discovered dead at his mansion on Saturday morning last, October 28th; his body discovered by his assistant. It is understood that no foul play was involved.
In all Mr Perry spent 10 seasons playing ‘Chandler’ on ‘Friends’, while struggling with a string of addictions. His memoir ‘Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing: A Candid, Darkly Funny Book’ exposed his struggles with addictions that became so severe that 5 years ago, at the age of 49 years, he suffered a gastrointestinal perforation, as a result of his extreme opiate usage. Same issue gave him then just a 2% chance of living after being placed in a coma for some weeks, following which he had to use a colostomy bag, while his colon healed.
At the peak of his addictions he was consuming about 55 Vicodin (Trade Name) tablets a day and weighed just 128 pounds. This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever hydrocodone and a non-opioid pain reliever acetaminophen. Same is an antitussive (cough suppressant) and narcotic analgesic agent for the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain and since 2009, has been the second most frequently encountered opioid.
Mr Perry had stated “When I’m carrying weight, it’s alcohol; when I’m skinny, it’s pills; when I have a goatee, it’s a lot of pills.”
“Thank you for the years of laughter. In ár gcroíthe go deo”.
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