It’s time once again where the cricket fever is catching up for the impending ICC World Cup tournament 2011. A song with lyrics and melody appropriate for the occasion has been released by the talented young musician, Shamal de Silva.
This song contains a Blend of eastern and western instruments which brings the true Sri Lankan spirit by the inspirational melody and enchanting vocal harmony. This Tri-lingual composition titled, “Ape Naamaya Sri Lanka” highlight the national unity and harmony that is bound to inspire all communities of Sri Lanka.
With the successful maiden commercial music venture in December 2010, where Shamal and his youth choir “Choro Calibre” launched their maiden Christmas choral album ‘FELIZ NAVIDAD’, with a glamorous concert which was followed by mini performances at several five star hotels in Colombo and the final performance held in Jaffna,
The vocal contribution for “Ape Naamaya Sri Lanka” is made by ‘Choro Calibre’ which is led and managed by Shamal de Silva.
Music for the song, ‘Ape Naamaya Sri Lanka’, was provided by ‘RhythmX’, the latest retro band in town which is also led by Shamal. With the completion of the Cricket song RhythmX is planning to release their hottest originals in the near future which is highly promised to become popular.
This inspirational melodious creative masterpiece is sure to boost the morale of cricket fans of all communities in Sri Lanka and show their solidarity with the ‘Lions’ in the cricket arena, ‘The Sri Lankan Cricket Team’ to conquer the Trophy at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
Go to www.shamaldesilva.com to download the song.
Jam with Mirage at the Margarita Blue
Music is something that has to be made, played, appreciated and enjoyed together… and jam sessions are an excellent way of sharing music with fellow musicians. This March, the Galadari invites all musicians to join in the celebration and jam with ‘Mirage’ at the Margarita Blue while you catch up with old friends, meet new ones and most of all gain plenty of experience by jamming with the best!
So step out and head over to the pub on the 30th of March, at 7.00 pm and explore the magic of music while you play, learn, enjoy with and lose yourself in the music with a super 50% discount on all beverages and complimentary breakfast for all musicians.
No one becomes a brilliant musician by staying in his room all day and practicing his scales… he has to step out to join a community of musicians, learn, share experiences and find out that true creativity, none of which can be done solo. ‘You will soon find out that the jam sessions are way more fun and boosts up confidence preparing you for live performances’ said Benji of Mirage.
Thus the Galadari Hotel seeks to build a community of well rounded musicians and aims to continue many such jam sessions weekly starting this 30th Wednesday... while players learn, share experiences and inspire each other with their music, the sessions also give out an opportunity for networking and social interaction.
Alston’ s World Cup
song on YES FM
The new Cricket World Cup song by Alston Koch is now on YES FM.
Amidst the many World Cup 2011 songs that have been released and that are not accredited by the ICC, it is refreshing to see this authentic and original song about Sri Lankan cricketers both past and present.
‘We must not forget the cricketers in the past who have brought Sri Lanka & other lesser known countries to this international arena’ said Alston, who is based in Australia now.
This song written by Sri Lankan born legend Alston Koch is played right throughout the Asian region.
The song will also be available as a ring tone on the Etisalat network throughout Asia as of today.
When contacted Koch said ‘this is a straight ‘novelty’ song and should not perhaps be compared with any other as it was written for the general public and mainly for cricket lovers. ‘The lyric is simple and the melody is simple, you either like it or you don’t’ he said
‘I am humbled that the Sri Lankan host network and ESPN have made it their theme and the numerous plays it gets on television and radio stations are an indication of the acceptance of the theme so far’ said Koch.
The song will be presented live in Corfu Greece on the 25th May and at Lords in England on the 1st June 2011.
The incarnations of Wilson Guneratne on ‘Celeb Chat’
Popular stage, TV and screen actor Wilson Guneratne gets into ‘Charitha Hathak’ mode and takes centre stage on CSN / Prime TV’s “Celeb Chat” at 9.30 pm on Monday 28 March.
Guneratne who enjoys popularity not only in Sri Lanka but also among overseas audiences, talks about the creation of his popular play and why he later added on an eighth character making it ‘Charith Atak’. Listen to him share unforgettable moments and hilarious incidents in a Iong and colourful acting career.
Watch him effortlessly slip in and out of different characters on the ‘Celeb Chat’ set and confuse the programme’s host Kumar de Silva
Repeat pragramme will be on Tuesday 29 March at 8.00 am
Catch Celeb Chat on CSN on UHF 22, Channel 75 on Dialog TV and on PEO TV.
|
E-mail
