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Genius Or Lunacy? A Memorable ‘Master’

By Noah Kidron-Style Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International LONDON – Looking down the list of nominees for Academy Awards, I was struck yet again by the incomprehensible absence of Paul Thomas Anderson, and his sensational epic The Master, from tonight’s proceeding. Perhaps it was damaged in the often-conservative eyes of the Academy by Anderson’s unwillingness to tell you what to think about central characters Freddy Quell, played by Joaquin Phoenix, and Lancaster Dodd, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman. Certainty as the credits rolled, it was possible to hear half of the audience muttering that it was the worst film they had ever seen, while the other half elegized that it may well have been the best. For my part, I was divided. Was it genius or lunacy? The Masterfollows veteran Freddy Quell as he tries to … Read entire article »

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Debut Album By Max Jared Shows Potential

Debut Album By Max Jared Shows Potential

By Eli Winter Junior reporter YouthJournalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. — These days it seems technology is taking over our lives to the extent that Facebook can be considered the leader of the free world. It seems we are increasingly disconnected from our purpose on this Earth is. But  Max Jared, one of the more dedicated musicians you have never heard about, aims to change that via his debut album, Thoughtless Sounds. Three of the songs on the album show this … Read entire article »

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Debut Album By Max Jared Shows Potential

By Eli Winter Junior reporter YouthJournalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. — These days it seems technology is taking over our lives to the extent that Facebook can be considered the leader of the free world. It seems we are increasingly disconnected from our purpose on this Earth is. But  Max Jared, one of the more dedicated musicians you have never heard about, aims to change that via his debut album, Thoughtless Sounds. Three of the songs on the album show this more positive worldview and the role it plays in his songs (“We’re All Connected,” “Roots,” and “Unify”). Two songs pose questions that are somewhat difficult to answer – such as “How do you hold on to life,/When it, won’t seem to hold on to you?” – in “Coming Home” and “Asaf Ramon.” Most of the songs, however, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Eli Winter, Max Jared, music review, review, Thoughtless Sounds

Debut Album By Max Jared Shows Potential

By Eli Winter Junior reporter YouthJournalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. — These days it seems technology is taking over our lives to the extent that Facebook can be considered the leader of the free world. It seems we are increasingly disconnected from our purpose on this Earth is. But  Max Jared, one of the more dedicated musicians you have never heard about, aims to change that via his debut album, Thoughtless Sounds. Three of the songs on the album show this more positive worldview and the role it plays in his songs (“We’re All Connected,” “Roots,” and “Unify”). Two songs pose questions that are somewhat difficult to answer – such as “How do you hold on to life,/When it, won’t seem to hold on to you?” – in “Coming Home” and “Asaf Ramon.” Most of the songs, however, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Eli Winter, Max Jared, music review, review, Thoughtless Sounds

Debut Album By Max Jared Shows Potential

By Eli Winter Junior reporter YouthJournalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. — These days it seems technology is taking over our lives to the extent that Facebook can be considered the leader of the free world. It seems we are increasingly disconnected from our purpose on this Earth is. But  Max Jared, one of the more dedicated musicians you have never heard about, aims to change that via his debut album, Thoughtless Sounds. Three of the songs on the album show this more positive worldview and the role it plays in his songs (“We’re All Connected,” “Roots,” and “Unify”). Two songs pose questions that are somewhat difficult to answer – such as “How do you hold on to life,/When it, won’t seem to hold on to you?” – in “Coming Home” and “Asaf Ramon.” Most of the songs, however, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Eli Winter, Max Jared, music review, review, Thoughtless Sounds

Debut Album By Max Jared Shows Potential

By Eli Winter Junior reporter YouthJournalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. — These days it seems technology is taking over our lives to the extent that Facebook can be considered the leader of the free world. It seems we are increasingly disconnected from our purpose on this Earth is. But  Max Jared, one of the more dedicated musicians you have never heard about, aims to change that via his debut album, Thoughtless Sounds. Three of the songs on the album show this more positive worldview and the role it plays in his songs (“We’re All Connected,” “Roots,” and “Unify”). Two songs pose questions that are somewhat difficult to answer – such as “How do you hold on to life,/When it, won’t seem to hold on to you?” – in “Coming Home” and “Asaf Ramon.” Most of the songs, however, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Eli Winter, Max Jared, music review, review, Thoughtless Sounds

Kings Of Leon Reign Supreme In Brisbane

Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane  By Nancy Hsu Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISBANE, Australia – It takes a rock band like the Kings of Leon to bring together a middle-aged couple wildly grooving and young fans singing religiously alongside them, knowing nearly every word by heart. On the second city stop of their Australian tour to promote their newest work, Come Around Sundown, the Kings of Leon did not disappoint their fans last night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Queensland. Opening with “Radioactive,” the first single on Come Around Sundown, the Kings followed up with a range of their current songs as well as their classics like “Sex On Fire” and “Use Somebody.” Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane In an effort to move closer … Read entire article »

Filed under: Australia, Brisbane, Kings of Leon, Melbourne, music review, Nancy Hsu, Perth, review, rock and roll

Kings Of Leon Reign Supreme In Brisbane

Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane  By Nancy Hsu Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISBANE, Australia – It takes a rock band like the Kings of Leon to bring together a middle-aged couple wildly grooving and young fans singing religiously alongside them, knowing nearly every word by heart. On the second city stop of their Australian tour to promote their newest work, Come Around Sundown, the Kings of Leon did not disappoint their fans last night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Queensland. Opening with “Radioactive,” the first single on Come Around Sundown, the Kings followed up with a range of their current songs as well as their classics like “Sex On Fire” and “Use Somebody.” Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane In an effort to move closer to the front … Read entire article »

Filed under: Australia, Brisbane, Kings of Leon, Melbourne, music review, Nancy Hsu, Perth, review, rock and roll

Kings Of Leon Reign Supreme In Brisbane

Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane  By Nancy Hsu Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISBANE, Australia – It takes a rock bandlike the Kings of Leon to bring together a middle-aged couple wildly grooving andyoung fans singing religiously alongside them, knowing nearly every word byheart. On the second city stop of theirAustralian tour to promote their newest work, Come AroundSundown, the Kings of Leon did not disappoint their fans last nightat the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Queensland. Opening with “Radioactive,” the firstsingle on Come Around Sundown, the Kings followedup with a range of their current songs as well as their classics like “Sex OnFire” and “Use Somebody.” Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane In an effort to move closer to the frontof the mosh pit, the worshipful crowd continued to push … Read entire article »

Filed under: Australia, Brisbane, Kings of Leon, Melbourne, music review, Nancy Hsu, Perth, review, rock and roll

Kings Of Leon Reign Supreme In Brisbane

Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane  By Nancy Hsu Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISBANE, Australia – It takes a rock band like the Kings of Leon to bring together a middle-aged couple wildly grooving and young fans singing religiously alongside them, knowing nearly every word by heart. On the second city stop of their Australian tour to promote their newest work, Come Around Sundown, the Kings of Leon did not disappoint their fans last night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Queensland. Opening with “Radioactive,” the first single on Come Around Sundown, the Kings followed up with a range of their current songs as well as their classics like “Sex On Fire” and “Use Somebody.” Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane In an effort to move closer … Read entire article »

Filed under: Australia, Brisbane, Kings of Leon, Melbourne, music review, Nancy Hsu, Perth, review, rock and roll

Kings Of Leon Reign Supreme In Brisbane

Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane  By Nancy Hsu Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISBANE, Australia – It takes a rock bandlike the Kings of Leon to bring together a middle-aged couple wildly grooving andyoung fans singing religiously alongside them, knowing nearly every word byheart. On the second city stop of theirAustralian tour to promote their newest work, Come AroundSundown, the Kings of Leon did not disappoint their fans last nightat the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Queensland. Opening with “Radioactive,” the firstsingle on Come Around Sundown, the Kings followedup with a range of their current songs as well as their classics like “Sex OnFire” and “Use Somebody.” Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane In an effort to move closer to the frontof the mosh pit, the worshipful crowd continued to push … Read entire article »

Filed under: Australia, Brisbane, Kings of Leon, Melbourne, music review, Nancy Hsu, Perth, review, rock and roll

Kings Of Leon Reign Supreme In Brisbane

Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane  By Nancy Hsu Reporter Youth Journalism International BRISBANE, Australia – It takes a rock band like the Kings of Leon to bring together a middle-aged couple wildly grooving and young fans singing religiously alongside them, knowing nearly every word by heart. On the second city stop of their Australian tour to promote their newest work, Come Around Sundown, the Kings of Leon did not disappoint their fans last night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Queensland. Opening with “Radioactive,” the first single on Come Around Sundown, the Kings followed up with a range of their current songs as well as their classics like “Sex On Fire” and “Use Somebody.” Justin Chan / youthjournalism.org The Kings of Leon onstage in Brisbane In an effort to move closer to the front … Read entire article »

Filed under: Australia, Brisbane, Kings of Leon, Melbourne, music review, Nancy Hsu, Perth, review, rock and roll