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Tania León's Stride: A Polyrhythmic Life (Music in American Life)
By Alejandro L. Madrid. 2021
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Acclaimed composer, sought-after conductor, esteemed educator, tireless advocate for the arts--Tania León's achievements encompass but also stretch far beyond contemporary…
classical music. Alejandro L. Madrid draws on oral history, archival work, and ethnography to offer the first in-depth biography of the artist. Breaking from a chronological account, Madrid looks at León through the issues that have informed and defined moments in her life and her professional works. León's words become a starting ground--but also a counterpoint--to the accounts of the people in her orbit. What emerges is more than an extraordinary portrait of an artist's journey. It is a story of how a human being reacts to the challenges thrown at her by history itself, be it the Cuban revolution or the struggle for civil and individual rights. Nuanced and multifaceted, Tania León's Stride looks at the life, legacy, and milieu that created and sustained one of the most important figures in American classical music.
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By Marc Eliot. 2022
The definitive biography of country legend Merle Haggard by the New York Times bestselling biographer of Clint Eastwood, Cary Grant,…
The Eagles, and more.Merle Haggard was one of the most important country music musicians who ever lived. His astonishing musical career stretched across the second half of the 20th Century and into the first two decades of the next, during which he released an extraordinary 63 albums, 38 that made it on to Billboard's Country Top Ten, 13 that went to #1, and 37 #1 hit singles. With his ample songbook, unique singing voice and brilliant phrasing that illuminated his uncompromising commitment to individual freedom, cut with the monkey of personal despair on his back and a chip the size of Monument Valley on his shoulder, Merle's music and his extraordinary charisma helped change the look, the sound, and the fury of American music.The Hag tells, without compromise, the extraordinary life of Merle Haggard, augmented by deep secondary research, sharp detail and ample anecdotal material that biographer Marc Eliot is known for, and enriched and deepened by over 100 new and far-ranging interviews. It explores the uniquely American life of an angry rebellious boy from the wrong side of the tracks bound for a life of crime and a permanent home in a penitentiary, who found redemption through the music of "the common man."Merle Haggard's story is a great American saga of a man who lifted himself out of poverty, oppression, loss and wanderlust, to catapult himself into the pantheon of American artists admired around the world. Eliot has interviewed more than 100 people who knew Haggard, worked with him, were influenced by him, loved him or hated him. The book celebrates the accomplishments and explore the singer's infamous dark side: the self-created turmoil that expressed itself through drugs, women, booze, and betrayal. The Hag offers a richly anecdotal narrative that will elevate the life and work of Merle Haggard to where both properly belong, in the pantheon of American music and letters.The Hag is the definitive account of this unique American original, and will speak to readers of country music and rock biographies alike.
Endless Endless: A Lo-Fi History of the Elephant 6 Mystery
By Adam Clair. 2022
Music biography, United States history, Music
An inspiring, revelatory exploration of the genesis and impact of the fabled Elephant 6 collective and the baffling exodus of…
its larger-than-life luminary, Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum Years after its release, Neutral Milk Hotel&'s In the Aeroplane Over the Sea remains one of the most beloved and best-selling albums in all of indie music, hailed as a classic so influential as to be almost synonymous with the ongoing vinyl revival. But despite its outsized impact, a question looms even larger: why did frontman Jeff Mangum, just as the record propelled him to the brink of music superstardom, choose instead to disappear entirely? The mystery has perplexed listeners for decades—until now. In barely two years, Neutral Milk Hotel rose from house show obscurity in Athens, Georgia, to widespread hype and critical acclaim, selling out rock clubs across the country and gracing the tops of numerous year-end best-of lists. But just as his band was reaching the escape velocity necessary to ascend from indie rock success to mainstream superstar, Mangum hit the eject button. After the 1998 release of Aeroplane and a worldwide tour to support it, Mangum stopped playing shows, releasing new music, or even doing interviews. He never explained why, not even to his friends or colleagues, but thanks to both the strength of Aeroplane and his vexing decision to walk away from rock stardom, Neutral Milk Hotel&'s impact only grew from there. In Endless Endless, Adam Clair finds the answer to indie rock&'s biggest mystery, which turns out to be much more complicated and fascinating than the myths or popular speculation would have you believe.To understand Mangum and Neutral Milk Hotel and Aeroplane requires a deep dive into the unconventional inner workings of the mercurial collective from which they emerged, the legendary Elephant 6 Recording Company. Endless Endless details the rise and fall of this radical music scene, the lives and relationships of the artists involved and the colossal influence that still radiates from it, centered around the collective&'s accidental figurehead, one of the most idolized and misunderstood artists in the world, presenting Mangum and his collaborators in vividly human detail and shining a light into the secret world of these extraordinary and aggressively bizarre artists. Endless Endless offers unprecedented access to this notoriously mysterious collective, featuring more than 100 new interviews and dozens of forgotten old ones, along with never-before-seen photos, answering questions that have persisted for decades while also provoking new ones. In this deeply researched account, Endless Endless examines not just how the Elephant 6 came to be so much more than the sum of its parts, but how community can foster art—and how art can build community.
Face the music: a life exposed
By Paul Stanley. 2014
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Music biography, Music, Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Actors biography
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Rhythm guitarist for KISS details his childhood in a dysfunctional family and describes the congenital defect that left him partially…
deaf and without a right ear, driving him to immerse himself in music and stagecraft. Recalls the influences in his personal and professional lives. Strong language. Bestseller. 2014
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A broken hallelujah: rock and roll, redemption, and the life of Leonard Cohen
By Liel Leibovitz. 2014
Journalist reflects on musician and songwriter Leonard Cohen (born 1934). Using Cohen's personal papers, Leibovitz explores the artist's career, his…
thoughts on spirituality, his involvement in world events, and how all of those combined in his growth as a human being. 2014
Tchaikovsky (Master Musicians Ser.)
By Roland John Wiley. 2009
Biography of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) by University of Michigan professor. Discusses Tchaikovsky's personal life--his sexuality, marriage, and…
death--and examines his musical works in chronological order. Analyzes such familiar compositions as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Eugene Onegin, and the 1812 Overture. 2009
Dylan: the biography
By Dennis McDougal. 2014
Award-winning entertainment journalist deconstructs the life of the iconic folk singer who--despite a dark period in his career--he believes is…
"the undisputed poet laureate of our time." He interviewed the musician's family, friends, handlers, and fans about the man born Robert Zimmerman in 1941 northern Minnesota. Strong language. 2014
The Dylanologists: adventures in the land of Bob
By David Kinney. 2014
Music, Actors biography, Lifestyle, Music biography
Author of The Big One (DB 69884) investigates the world of Bob Dylan aficionados. Examines his own obsession with the…
singer and how it eventually led him to other fans. Discusses various tributes created to analyze Dylan and his work, including fan zines, blogs, bootlegs of concerts, and more. 2014
Unbreak my heart: a memoir
By Toni Braxton. 2014
Music biography, Music, Actors biography
Memoir by Grammy Award winner Braxton (born 1967), detailing her early life in Maryland, her music career, bankruptcies, illness, and…
comeback through reality television with her sisters. Discusses challenges faced and the hope she has for the future. 2014
Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar
By Miles Marshall Lewis. 2021
A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.Kendrick Lamar…
is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That You Will Sing About Me, pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis explores Kendrick Lamar's life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape. With incredible graphic design, quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this book provides an in-depth look at how Kendrick came to be the powerhouse he is today and how he has revolutionized the industry from the inside.
From staircase to stage: The story of raekwon and the wu-tang clan
By Raekwon. 2021
Music biography, Journals and memoirs, Music
Legendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to…
sold-out stadiums around the world with the Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir— perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter . There are rappers that everyone loves and there are rappers that every rapper loves, and Corey Woods, a.k.a. Raekwon the Chef, is one of the few who is both. His versatile flow, natural storytelling, and evocative imagery has inspired legions of fans and a new generation of rappers. As one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon's voice and cadence is synonymous with the inimitable sound that has made the group iconic since 1991. Now, for the first time, Raekwon tells his full story, from struggling through poverty to make ends meet to turning a hobby into a legacy. The Wu-Tang story is dense, complex, and full of drama, and here nothing is off limits: the group's underground origins, secrets behind songs like "C.R.E.A.M." and "Protect Ya Neck," and what it took to be one of the first hip-hop groups to break into the mainstream. Raekwon also dives deep into the making of his meticulous solo albums—particularly the classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx —and talks about how spirituality and fatherhood continue to inspire his unstoppable creative process. A celebration of perseverance and the power of music, From Staircase to Stage is a master storyteller's lifelong journey to stay true to himself and his roots
Michael Jackson, Inc: the rise, fall, and rebirth of a billion-dollar empire
By Zack O'Malley Greenburg. 2014
Music, Business and economics, Music biography
Journalist chronicles the career of Michael Jackson (1958-2009) as a business enterprise, from his childhood as a member of the…
Jackson 5 to his solo success, and the empire left behind after his death. Examines influences on his decisions, deals made, and his lasting legacy. 2014
By Jennifer Lopez. 2014
Actors biography, Arts and entertainment, Journals and memoirs, Music biography
Actress and singer Lopez (born 1969) reflects on a two-year span of her life that included the upheaval of a…
world tour and divorce from her husband, Marc Anthony. Recognizes the need to love yourself. Spanish language. 2014
Smash!: Green Day, The Offspring, Bad Religion, NOFX, and the '90s Punk Explosion
By Ian Winwood. 2018
Music biography, Actors biography, Music
A group biography of '90s punk rock told through the prism of Green Day, The Offspring, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion,…
Social Distortion, and moreTwo decades after the Sex Pistols and the Ramones birthed punk music into the world, their artistic heirs burst onto the scene and changed the genre forever. While the punk originators remained underground favorites and were slow burns commercially, their heirs shattered commercial expectations for the genre. In 1994, Green Day and The Offspring each released their third albums, and the results were astounding. Green Day's Dookie went on to sell more than 15 million copies and The Offspring's Smash remains the all-time bestselling album released on an independent label. The times had changed, and so had the music.While many books, articles, and documentaries focus on the rise of punk in the '70s, few spend any substantial time on its resurgence in the '90s. Smash! is the first to do so, detailing the circumstances surrounding the shift in '90s music culture away from grunge and legitimizing what many first-generation punks regard as post-punk, new wave, and generally anything but true punk music.With astounding access to all the key players of the time, including members of Green Day, The Offspring, NOFX, Rancid, Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and many others, renowned music writer Ian Winwood at last gives this significant, substantive, and compelling story its due. Punk rock bands were never truly successful or indeed truly famous, and that was that--until it wasn't. Smash! is the story of how the underdogs finally won and forever altered the landscape of mainstream music.
Lightning Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll
By Lenny Kaye. 1966
"We have performed side-by-side on the global stage through half a century…. In Lightning Striking, Lenny Kaye has illuminated ten facets of…
the jewel called rock and roll from a uniquely personal and knowledgeable perspective." –Patti SmithAn insider's take on the evolution and enduring legacy of the music that rocked the twentieth centuryMemphis, 1954. New Orleans 1957. Philadelphia 1959. Liverpool, 1962. San Francisco 1967. Detroit 1969. New York, 1975. London 1977. Los Angeles 1984 / Norway 1993. Seattle 1991.Rock and roll was birthed in basements and garages, radio stations and dance halls, in cities where unexpected gatherings of artists and audience changed and charged the way music is heard and celebrated, capturing lightning in a bottle. Musician and writer Lenny Kaye explores ten crossroads of time and place that define rock and roll, its unforgettable flashpoints, characters and visionaries, how each generation came to be, how it was discovered by the world. Whether describing Elvis Presley's Memphis, the Beatles' Liverpool, Patti Smith's New York or Kurt Cobain's Seattle, Lightning Striking reveals the communal energy that creates a scene, a guided tour inside style and performance, to see who's on stage, along with the movers and shakers, the hustlers and hangers-on, and why everybody is listening. Grandly sweeping and minutely detailed, informed by Kaye's acclaimed knowledge and experience as a working musician, Lightning Striking is an ear-opening insight into our shared musical and cultural history, a carpet ride of rock and roll's most influential movements and moments.
I'm Possible: A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream
By Richard Antoine White. 2021
Music biography, Biography, Journals and memoirs, Music
From the streets of Baltimore to the halls of the New Mexico Philharmonic, a musician shares his remarkable story in…
I'm Possible, an inspiring memoir of perseverance and possibility.Young Richard Antoine White and his mother don't have a key to a room or a house. Sometimes they have shelter, but they never have a place to call home. Still, they have each other, and Richard believes he can look after his mother, even as she struggles with alcoholism and sometimes disappears, sending Richard into loops of visiting familiar spots until he finds her again. And he always does—until one night, when he almost dies searching for her in the snow and is taken in by his adoptive grandparents.Living with his grandparents is an adjustment with rules and routines, but when Richard joins band for something to do, he unexpectedly discovers a talent and a sense of purpose. Taking up the tuba feels like something he can do that belongs to him, and playing music is like a light going on in the dark. Soon Richard gains acceptance to the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts, and he continues thriving in his musical studies at the Peabody Conservatory and beyond, even as he navigates racial and socioeconomic disparities as one of few Black students in his programs.With fierce determination, Richard pushes forward on his remarkable path, eventually securing a coveted spot in a symphony orchestra and becoming the first African American to earn a doctorate in music for tuba performance. A professor, mentor, and motivational speaker, Richard now shares his extraordinary story—of dreaming big, impossible dreams and making them come true.
By Philip Ziegler. 2014
Music biography, Arts and entertainment, Actors biography, Biography
Author of Man of Letters (DB 63163) chronicles the life of English actor and director Laurence Olivier (1907-1989). Describes his…
childhood as the son of minor gentry, his career in the theater, the rocky time he had when first starting in Hollywood, and his personal and professional relationships. 2013
Rocks: my life in and out of Aerosmith
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Music biography, Music, Biography
Perry (born 1950), cofounder of and lead guitarist for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Aerosmith, reflects on his…
early life growing up in Massachusetts, discovering his love of music, his work with Aerosmith, and his personal projects and relationships. Strong language. 2014
The Dirty version: on stage, in the studio, and in the streets with Ol' Dirty Bastard
By Mickey Hess, Buddha Monk. 2014
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Musician and friend of Ol' Dirty Bastard, Monk--with English professor Hess--details the life of the cofounder of the Wu-Tang Clan.…
Details ODB's childhood in Brooklyn, his work with Wu-Tang Clan, his solo musical efforts, and the challenges he faced before his early death by drug overdose. Some strong language. 2014
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By Alan Cumming. 2014
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Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor reflects on growing up with an abusive father, his years in show business, and the…
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Sharon Hill protesters demand full report on police shooting of Fanta Bility
The 8-year-old girl was killed nearly a year ago by officers who opened fire near a crowd leaving a football game. Last week, the borough released the findings of its investigation, but they were heavily redacted
By Michael Tanenbaum
PhillyVoice Staff
Protests Police Shootings
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Fanta Bility, 8, was fatally shot by Sharon Hill police on Aug. 27, 2021, after attending a high school football game. The three officers who opened fire face manslaughter and other charges, but the borough has not made public the full findings of its investigation into the police department.
Protesters peacefully marched in Sharon Hill on Tuesday night to demand transparency about the borough's investigation into last year's police shooting of 8-year-old Fanta Bility.
A long-awaited report released last week was heavily redacted, offering little in the way of assurance to a community that's approaching the one-year anniversary of her death.
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Philadelphia police lieutenant fired for allegedly using racial slur
The protesters marched to disrupt Sharon Hill's first National Night Out, an event meant to enhance relationships between neighbors and law enforcement.
Heading from the borough hall to Academy Park High School, the demonstrators vowed to keep pressing for the release of the full report, which was supposed to provide the public with key findings and recommendations for change in the police department.
We will continue to speak out & show out until the FULL Kelley Hodge report is released, the officers are sentenced to the fullest extent of the law, & council takes accountability for their actions. No justice, no peace! #fantastruth #justiceforfantability #accountability (3/) pic.twitter.com/8NqUO4uA9h
— U.D.T.J. (@UDTJ7) August 3, 2022
Group of protestors marching to Academy Park High School where Sharon Hill PD is hosting National Night Out. Protestors upset this is where the community event is being hosted… it's where Fanta Bility, 8, was fatally shot last summer. The bullet, fired by police. @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/QqKdfDcBnt
— Nina Baratti (@Nina_Baratti) August 2, 2022
No one is safe if the police are not held accountable. No one is safe if the community is unaware of reforms due to a redacted report. The community cannot be made a better place to live when a celebration is taking place so close to the same grounds where Fanta Bility was killed pic.twitter.com/Szne1XfCAi
— Delco Resists (@DelcoResists) August 1, 2022
Bility was killed on Aug. 27 after attending an Academy Park High School football game with her family. Three Sharon Hill police officers, responding to gunshots heard near the stadium, opened fire on a vehicle as it passed a crowd of people exiting Knight Park.
Bility and three others were struck by bullets the officers fired in the direction of the car, which police mistakenly believed had been connected to the initial gunfire. Bility was shot in the back and died in her mother's arms at the scene.
The shots that initially were fired near the stadium, injuring a fifth victim, stemmed from a dispute between two teenagers who had attended the football game. Both teens initially were charged with murder in Bility's death, along with other crimes, but Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer withdrew the murder charges in January after a grand jury concluded its investigation into the police officers' use of force.
The three Sharon Hill police officers — Devon Smith, 34; Sean Dolan, 25; and Brian Devaney, 41 – have since been fired and charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment. The Bility family, represented by prominent attorney Bruce Castor, also filed a federal lawsuit against the borough, the three officers and the chief of police.
The investigative report released last week had been spearheaded by former Philadelphia District Attorney Kelley Hodge, who was hired by Sharon Hill Borough Council to conduct an administrative probe of the police department's use of force policies and procedures. Community members were promised that the report — which they were told was completed in June — would be released by the end of July.
But when the 55-page document was shared Friday, it revealed virtually no new information, conclusions or insight into how the borough intends to reform its police department. Earlier last week, attorneys for the three officers also made a motion to have the manslaughter charges in the criminal case dropped.
On Tuesday, Bility's family was joined in Sharon Hill by representatives from the Darby Area NAACP, social justice organization UDTJ and Delco Resists to speak out about the borough's redacted report.
"I just want truth from Sharon Hill and justice for my daughter," said the girl's mother, Tenneh Kromah.
At a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Sharon Hill Borough Council President Tanya Allen explained that the report was redacted because of the pending criminal and civil litigation.
"In releasing the report, council could not abandon its respect for the judicial process," Allen said. "As such, in the interest of justice and respect for the active litigations related to this tragic event, council chose to redact Ms. Hodge's conclusions and recommendations. Council chose this course of action as opposed to withholding the report from the public until the conclusion of the pending litigations, which could have denied the public access to the report for years."
Sheila Carter, president of the Darby Area NAACP, said the report's recommendations on police training requirements and policies for use of force should be made public.
Sheila A. Carter, president of the Darby Area @NAACP stands with the #FantaBility family in calling for Sharon Hill Borough to release the full Hodge report looking at police procedures & policies. pic.twitter.com/9gD7GYiJab
— Kathleen E. Carey (@dtbusiness) August 2, 2022
"If you don't want to share with us the findings of this report that probably cost us thousands and thousands of dollars, then tell us what the procedure was before the report was done," Carter told KYW. "You spent taxpayer dollars as a resident of Sharon Hill, $400 an hour, for a person to come in here to give us a report with no information."
Allen said the Sharon Hill Borough Council understands the community's disappointment about the report.
"We understand the frustration the redacted report has raised," Allen said. "Based on the statements made it appears the family, has not been informed by their counsel of the questions the report does answer in addition to the remedies available through the judicial process. We continue to extend our sincere condolences to the family. No family should feel this type of pain."
Demonstrators at the National Night Out event shouted, "Say her name! Fanta Bility!"
Castor, who called the redacted a report "an insult to the memory of Fanta," said last week that the family's legal team will have more to share after reviewing the document.
"The world will eventually learn how Sharon Hill Borough officials failed to make certain its police trained under realistic scenarios and understood fully when deadly force is permitted under the law and when it is not," Castor said. "That, and so much more, is what Sharon Hill Borough officials are hiding now from Fanta's family and from the community at large."
Michael Tanenbaum
tanenbaum@phillyvoice.com
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Voting With the livepeer_cli
Follow the steps below to set and configure voting in governance polls with livepeer_cli. You can do this without exporting keys from the machine on which the orchestrator node is running.
Follow the steps herein to access and vote with the livepeer_cli:
Find the contract address for the poll in the Livepeer Explorer (opens in a new tab) page for the poll.
The poll page displays the following message:
Click the link, "Follow these instructions", to display the instructions for voting with livepeer_cli:
It is important to note the poll contract address for upcoming steps.
Run livepeer_cli
Enter the number corresponding to the option to Vote on a poll
Enter the contract address saved in step 1.:
Enter the contract address for the poll you want to vote on - >
You will be prompted with the following voting options:
Identifier  Voting Options
0     Yes
1     No
Choose and confirm your vote
Enter the ID of the option you want to vote for - > 0
Are you sure you want to vote "Yes" ? (y/n) - > y
Wait for the transaction to be confirmed. You should be able to view your node submitting the vote transaction.
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Invoking transaction: "vote". Inputs: "_choiceID: 0"  Hash: "0xf6957c190f1f16fc2ca4a93846903eb435c5e08fa7f6f40b6e159aab6d74905f".
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Once the vote transaction is confirmed, you will be able to see your vote reflected in the explorer poll page of the UI.
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Cyril and Artem comes from small provincial small town of Moscow Region... Noginsk - a place which nobody connects with quality house - and techno - music... But they all the same have united. The general passion to creation of qualitative electronic music – a strong magnet.Music and night life inspired children from the first contact... Having behind shoulders dj experience, guys have approached t o t he own project wit h huge enthusiasm. And with each step, with each exhalation and a breath, with each small victory – release, the positive review, the dancing collected under an outset - they felt more and more confidently! Association of softness and melody of soul of Cyril with hardness and vigor of Artem allows them to write tracks with the unusual... The interesting... The deep... And the most important thing, the RECOGNIZED ORIGINAL sounding in directions deep - and tech - house. On the one hand, music Cranberry Spicy it is juicy as a berry, with another – it is sharp, as east spice. «Cranberry spicy», the Moscow vigorous charged sound.
Aleksey Beloozerov, Ange, Denis Laurent, Biotones, Tvardovsky, Cranberry Spicy, R.I.B.


Ever since Dr. Oz mentioned it, the weight loss community has been buzzing about forskolin. The benefits of natural medicine make many feel safer than when using chemical compounds or other products that may or may not be effective. Taken from ancient Ayurvedic tradition, forskolin promises weight loss through natural metabolic principles.
But does forskolin really live up to the hype, or is it another nine-day wonder "natural" diet pill?
In this forskolin review, we'll help you decide if this supplement is right for you, and help you foresee any possible side effects or risks to look out for. We'll also share our list of best forskolin supplements that we recommend, to cut down on your research time.
So How Does That Affect Weight Loss?
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Does It Matter Where I Get My Forskolin?
So Which Forskolin Supplement Is Best?
In Conclusion: Should You Try Forskolin?
Forskolin has been a part of Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. According to Ayurvedic principles, the cAMP-activating properties of forskolin have been effective in treating everything from asthma to eczema and hypertension. Modern applications have even applied it for treatment of glaucoma. However, the reason everyone knows the name "forskolin" now is because it can aid in weight loss.
In medical terms, forskolin activates the enzyme adenylate cyclase in body tissues, resulting in a strong physiological reaction. The active ingredient in forskolin, an isolated diterpene, causes cAMP-dependent physical stimuli.
Research is unclear on whether the effects of forskolin actually support weight loss. Forskolin triggers a release of stored fat from the fat cells in your body, but simply releasing stored fat isn't enough to cause weight loss. That stored fat still needs to be burned off as energy consumed by your body.
Studies that have looked at forskolin as a weight loss supplement have seen mixed results. In a blind trial of 30 overweight and obese men, 15 were given forskolin while 15 were given a placebo. Those who took forskolin saw fat loss and muscle gain but no measurable weight loss; they did, however, see a rise in free testosterone. In a similar study conducted with 23 overweight women, the subjects took a steady dose of forskolin for 12 weeks and saw no significant measurable results in fat loss.
Forskolin may be effective in helping with fat loss for men while promoting lean muscle gain. For women, however, it may act more as a weight gain deterrent while having little effect on any existing fat in the body. Forskolin doesn't seem to have a powerful enough effect to substitute for a healthy diet and exercise and doesn't have as drastic an effect as many artificially synthesized diet pills. It's entirely possible that any weight loss effect is a result of the lifestyle change and a psychological placebo effect caused by taking the pills.
Not exactly. If you're eating unhealthily, you can't lose weight by continuing your normal diet and taking supplements, even a powerful enzyme activator like forskolin. You still need to cut your calorie intake and create a negative balance of energy expended versus energy ingested in the form of food. In layman's terms, you need more output than intake in terms of caloric energy. Food is fuel, and when you have too much fuel in your body, then your body converts it to fat for storage.
Many supplements can support better caloric output through appetite suppression and a deep effect on the metabolic process, but forskolin hasn't been show to provide these benefits. To lose weight with forskolin, you still need to make lifestyle changes, although forskolin may provide some benefits in accelerating the results of those lifestyle changes.
If you say something is "Ayurvedic," it's certain that the health-conscious and those desperate to lose weight will take interest. But does saying something is Ayurvedic truly mean it's effective or even authentically part of Ayurvedic medicine? First, you should understand what Ayurvedic medicine is: a long-standing and sacred practice in Hindu medicine, using herbs and certain physical practices to prolong life.
The term "Ayurveda" comes from Sanskrit "ayuh," or "life/vital," and "vedah," or "knowledge." So Ayurvedic medicine is literally the knowledge of life. Part of that knowledge does include use of plant-derived medicine, which is where knowledge of forskolin extract comes from.
Forskolin is derived from the Indian coleus plant (Plectranthus barbatus), a tall flowering plant with rows of pale purple, slipper-shaped flowers rising from a base of fanning broad leaves. Other names include makandi and mao hou qiao rui hua. In traditional medicine, it's often used as a tea, but in modern medicine, it's usually consumed as an herbal supplement in powder or liquid form.
The actual medicinal properties are found in the root, and when you buy forskolin supplements, you're usually consuming a dried, powdered, or otherwise preserved form of the root prepared to maximize its effectiveness.
Forskolin has been shown to have potential positive applications in asthma treatment by relaxing the bronchial tubes to allow greater airflow. This happens when cyclic AMP is boosted in the body. Another potential condition that the supplement affects may be glaucoma; considering that forskolin can lower blood pressure, it may also be able to relieve pressure in the eyes. These indications have come from study of the root, with little application of the rest of the plant or other sources of the active ingredient in diets.
Considering that both forskolin and garcinia cambogia derive from natural sources and there may or may not be verifiable claims regarding their effectiveness, comparing the two supplements can be difficult. One thing to note is that forskolin releases fat already stored in fat cells, while garcinia cambogia claims to block fat storage altogether.
This is similar to the effect forskolin had in women, and garcinia cambogia may work as a tool to avoid weight gain, similar to forskolin. Many supplement manufacturers offer a compound of forskolin and garcinia cambogia together, suggesting they may have complementary properties.
While no official clinical studies have established a standard for safe dosage, most providers offer a general recommended dosage for either orally taken forskolin or inhaled forskolin. Supplements generally come in doses requiring 100-300mg per day, usually of an extract containing 10 to 20 percent forskolin. Inhalation of the powder is usually recommended at 10mg daily.
As with any product that interacts with your body and may affect your health, be smart when sourcing your forskolin. Watch out for products that contain fillers, or those that are sold from unverified sources. Those fillers may contain active ingredients that can negatively affect your health. You should check for the actual amount of forskolin per pill or extract provided, as well as the daily dosage to determine the effectiveness you may derive from a single bottle.
Side effects from forskolin can range from minor to severe. Some consumers may experience a mild headache, while others may notice stinging eyes or dilated, enlarged blood vessels in the eyes. You may suffer from coughing, irritation of the upper respiratory tract, and tremors. Forskolin has also been noted to cause restlessness and an increased propensity for bleeding.
The intensity of these side effects may vary depending on the dosage and frequency of intake as well as your particular reaction to the supplement. Those who suffer allergic reactions should avoid forskolin. If you find yourself experiencing undesirable side effects, it may be wise to stop taking forskolin.
Forskolin can cause certain severe side effects that may exacerbate existing conditions. While it's impossible to say how forskolin will affect each individual consumer, people with a previous history of issues or any preexisting conditions should be aware of the effect forskolin may have.
The stimulation offered by forskolin supplements can cause tachycardia, or an increased heart rate. You may be accustomed to a quick boost in heart rate when physically exerting yourself, but if you find yourself experiencing rapid heartbeats and palpitations while at rest or undertaking mild activity, particularly irregular heart rhythms, it may be cause for concern. Abnormal tachycardia can lead to blood clots and heart failure. In some instances, patients suffering tachycardia – not necessarily related to forskolin – have experienced sudden death.
Low blood pressure can severely restrict oxygen flow to your vital organs and can lead to brain or heart damage. Taking forskolin can cause hypotension, or low blood pressure. While some experience mild symptoms, others may suffer more severely. Symptoms of low blood pressure include pallor, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, blurred vision, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and unconsciousness.
No one likes acid reflux, but if you have an existing gastrointestinal disorder such as GERD, you may have difficulties taking forskolin. Forskolin can possibly increase stomach acid levels, which can aggravate ulcers or other existing conditions. Even without severe gastrointestinal disorders, you may still experience heartburn, nausea, or indigestion.
While it's hard to say with medical certainty that forskolin is or is not dangerous, as with any supplement that affects your body, you should be aware of how it may affect you on a personal level and take precautions to avoid potentially endangering yourself. If you feel forskolin is having a negative effect on your health, gradually begin reducing your dosage while tracking any changes in your symptoms over time.
If you fear an interaction with any of these drugs, seek medical attention immediately.
Forskolin hasn't been tested thoroughly enough to indicate safety for pregnant or breastfeeding women. When in doubt, avoid it for safety's sake. It's also not safe for those with polycystic kidney disease.
Many different manufacturers offer forskolin supplements in liquid and pill form. Let's take a look at seven of the most popular forskolin brands.
Reviews of this product are mixed, varying from claims of 30 lbs. of weight loss in a single year to those who say it did nothing for them. Vitamin Bounty's formulation promises appetite suppression, metabolism boosting, and lean muscle growth, with that telling asterisk that says these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. One thing to note is that Vitamin Bounty claims its forskolin formula is "non-stimulating," in direct contradiction of research showing that forskolin is a physical stimulant. One Amazon reviewer noted taking it not for weight loss but to lower blood pressure. Another mentioned – ahem – "laxative" effects.
The first claim ZenVita makes is to have the highest-potency forskolin pills on the market, with 40 percent versus the standard 10 to 20 percent concentration and each pill containing 300mg of coleus forskohlii root extract.
Considering forskolin hasn't been evaluated for safe dosages, it's up to you to decide whether 40 percent makes it twice as effective or twice as potentially dangerous considering the side effects.
One positive note is ZenVita calls out its cGMP-compliant production methods. Marketing copy claims the pills induce thermogenesis, or the production of heat in the human body, usually associated with high metabolic function. This may be a side effect some experience, but keep in mind that dietary thermogenesis is a complex bodily process dependent on your diet, weight, and other health factors.
Still, if you're looking for value for your money, the double dosage is a plus.
Amazon users remark no side effects, but ratings swing wildly between five-star rave reviews and one-star reviews that claim the EBYSU brand accomplished nothing. Many users claim it curbs appetite despite no medical research supporting that forskolin is capable of this. Other users cited multiple lifestyle changes in diet and exercise but attributed their weight loss to the forskolin.
While forskolin has been noted to potentially block fat, complex carbohydrates and fats are two different but related things.
Consumption of complex carbohydrates may lead to fat formation, but blocking the carbs themselves is not the same as blocking fats. Users looking to eat high-carb diets because this supplement "blocks" them may be disappointed considering Bio Schwartz claims its supplement is free of additives and other ingredients and 100 percent pure – meaning nothing added that may cause this "carb-blocking" effect.
USA Supplements is another one that starts out of the gate claiming its product is a "carb blocker," but this time the company is more specific by saying it blocks the conversion of carbohydrates into body fats.
It also claims that it works to streamline weight loss equally well for men and women, yet the blind studies mentioned above showed different results in forskolin's effectiveness and impact in the body for men and women. It also promises, with an asterisk, increased energy and metabolism function.
Amazon user reviews are sharply divided among love or hate with no in between. Positive reviews claim fast results, increased energy and well-being, and controlled carb cravings, while negative reviews claim the pills did nothing at all.
Not much differentiates aSquared's from every other forskolin product on the market save for the reviews. Review ratings stay middling and tepid among a few glowing reviews on Amazon, and one negative review claims the supplement even causes you to gain weight.
Others say it's simply not as effective as other supplements they've tried. Without much to offer that sets it apart from other forskolin supplements, aSquared falls short of the mark.
Note that Supreme Potential's forskolin supplement claims "100 percent pure forskohlii extract" rather than the usual "20 percent pure forskolin." What this means as far as the effectiveness is up to you, but you're also only taking one pill per day at 450mg vs. two pills per day at 500mg. The question is what you're getting.
It's rather like the difference between gingko biloba extract and gingko biloba leaves. One has a much higher potency. You may get 100 percent pure gingko biloba leaves, but it won't be as powerful as 20 percent pure gingko biloba extract. Evaluate for yourself what 100 percent pure forskholii extract means vs. 20 percent pure forskolin.
Considering the nature of the product, picking a forskolin supplement is like closing your eyes and playing darts. They're almost all 20 percent pure forskolin with a 500mg serving, and not much separates them but the packaging. User reviews will tell you how effective they are, considering different companies may use different extraction and compounding formulas.
The only one that stands out is ZenVita's double formula. For the adventurous, a 40 percent forskolin concentration may be what you're looking for if the 20 percent concentration isn't cutting it anymore. However, considering the side effects, some may look for something with a lower concentration, such as 10 percent. Considering the average dosage is two pills daily, if you need a lower concentration, you can also buy a 20 percent forskolin extract and simply take one pill rather than the recommended two.
Strictly for weight loss, forskolin offers minimal benefits and little proof backed by science. Any weight loss benefits may be a result of the necessary diet and exercise changes required to make forskolin effective. Considering the side effects and interactions, the potential detriments may outweigh the benefits – but your mileage may vary. As with any supplement, try it with caution and measure the effects on your body before making a decision.


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If you've ever listened to a Top 40 radio station, the following three words likely bring you a shiver of anticipation (or dread): new music Tuesday.
Here's the way the music industry works: the United States releases new music on Tuesdays—but not every country follows suit. In fact, the UK and France receive their new jams on Mondays while poor Germany has to wait until Friday. (Technically, UK and France get their music the Monday after Germany—but I think we all agree that waiting for something special on a Friday is just the worst.)
But yeah. That's all about to change!
Thanks to the global music overlords (or the Switzerland-based International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), this coming summer, the music industry will no longer discriminate on new music release days. Instead, everyone will receive music on the same day: Friday. (Curse you Germany!) The idea is that doing this will cut down on some piracy (if everyone gets the music at the same time people are less likely to illegally download it) and the artists will be better poised to promote their efforts on the 'ol social media. their promotional efforts.
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