Tuesday, 22nd July 2008
What's on the menu?
I have the tendency to eat fast. I don’t savour my food…I don’t chew it long enough and roll my eyes in ecstasy proclaiming it to be the best dish I’ve ever tasted. It’s more like… in between full forkfuls entering my mouth, I’ll mumble a compliment to the chef or choose not to communicate with anyone at all, while I just scoff at my meal.
I’ve been told to slow down when I eat ad nauseum and I’m bored of hearing it. I guess it’s just one of my traits. The desire to have it all and have it all at once. The impatience of waiting for something to happen kills me. And I’ll have none of waiting for my food to be served or to chew little morsels of it. I just scoop up as much of it as I can with my fork or spoon and shove it right into my mouth!
Last Sunday I was having lunch with my partner and I cheekily told him to slow down, as I thought he was seriously trashing me at what seemed like an eating competition!! He looked at me in disbelief and said “I just love stuffing my mouth…don’t you?” We then proceeded into analysing the whole aspect of us eating fast because, and concluded that we choose to eat like that because we love to grasp any opportunity which comes our way.
I eat fast because I like my food hot and if I eat any slower my food will get cold, tasteless and tough. In the same way any opportunity left sitting there without working on it might get stale and old and lost.
I’m going to take every opportunity which comes my way this summer….first up the Duran Duran concert is going to be amazing to play at. Duran Duran have a brilliant live act. Gone are the 80’s pompous quiffs, pastel coloured suits and make up …..all hail electric guitars, Simon Le Bon’s unique cry and incredible hook lines! This concert is going to be an incredible experience for me, both because it is nostalgia at its best and because Duran Duran are some of the best performers I have ever seen live!
The band and I will travel to Prague only a few days after, and that is going to be very special too. Firstly, we are head lining, meaning we will be closing the 3 day festival with a huge concert. The other exciting aspect is that a fan and his/her partner will be joining us on this trip! I can’t wait to know who the winner is, this is definitely going to be an experience for whoever wins. They will be joining us backstage, watching the live show and hanging around with us. We are going to have a blast! Good luck to the finalists!!!! See you in catering section backstage….I’ll be stuffing my face!!! As usual! Hehe
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Antonella- i have no idea what concert you are talkin about..
All i can say is that we are undergoing a huge project right now, infact im writing this email from Bastille Studios,Paris, home of many international hits. however we got here (among a whole host of other places)definitely not tru sponsorship. No company has put as much as a cent towards 6th simfoni and we dnt come from families that afford to push us financially. We gave up flashy cars, PS3s and endless nights out. any sponsorship we received is in goods or services but no cash was put towards our flying across europe and booking studios in London and Ibiza. Probably cause in Malta hiphop is not that big, so companies are scared to touch it. even though we are on such a different tip from ex. 50 cent and even though we are getting praise for our originality overseas. I love Malta but sometimes our small size causes for a corrupt system. Still I got love for Ira.
If i support local music doesn't mean i don't supposrt foreign one awswell.. in fact im a great Linkin Pak fan.. i don't think they're maltese ux!!! Ara tigi thid li int malti ukol qas appogg lil artisti maltin ma tati!!! X'Gharukaza flok tkun kburi bit-talent li ghandnba!!! so stop being rude , boring and sarcastic.... well as you bid adieu to us... hope to see you on your LOSER TOUR!!!
Jeremy and Johann, Puddin' and Pie,
Cursed Ira and made her cry,
When the blog visitors came out to write
Jeremy and Johann ran away.
I bet your mothers would buy it just to hear her son's name make it out in the public for their 15 minutes of fame in a lifetime :D :D :D
Just leave the poor lass alone!
Janice...dear janice, johann did not state that Ira writes nursery ryhmes, but that if she did write nursery ryhmes, you'd still buy them......Get the point?
Now that desreves a better indignant PLEASE!!!! doesn't it!?
*sigh*
bye bye enjoy your happy intelligent life. case definitively closed.
Ira should be so proud of her fans!!!!
You seem to know Ira personally.....
But Iam sure you have no personal interest whatsoever.....
As for C Catania...stating that you support ANY local band, just because it is local is stupid.
Maybe you should stop buying foreign products, and just buy local ones....now that would be really patriotic!
Jealousy is a disease.....but then again, so is stupidity.....Get Well soon.....
Ps..Now that I have had the pleasure of expressing my opinion on such a loving crowd I must admit that it is all getting way too boring.
.So I bid you adieu, and hope to see you all on tour....or shall i? Anyways, I guess i'll see you all when you're all grown up! : Op
I loved Ira and I danced till the end of the Duran Duran concert. Also I love stuffing my mouth too. The article was about these two subjects, no ?
My God!!! How much hatred!!!!
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE!!
Been following these messages and thought i should at least inform you that Ira Losco's full time job is her music so she does not have to ask anyone for leave or permission to leave the island.
The elevated platform you state she always had, in my opinion knowing Ira and her management very well have earned it rightly so. You see, putting music first in your life is had work. Meaning working 24hrs forgetting everyone around you to eventually achieve this status. It is not because you know people but how credible you are as an artist how willing to sacrifice all even the ones you love dearly and how hard working you are. Just for all this alone you should stop being nasty and shut up.
About Ira and success i think you are very nasty to state such a comment "...I would bet anyone, anything, that Ira will never have a hit record!".... Well I know for a fact it takes years and years of hard work to get that hit record internationally( because She has been there in Malta several times) so I totally do not agree.
Ms.Losco should be proud. she can write nursery rhymes and still sell albums to people like Sara, Malcolm ,Janice and Sharon.
Ryan this was never an attack on Ms.Losco.I never said I dislike her or her music.that is totally besides the point.
Shame with all this exposure and support she still hasn't made it big abroad.maybe you should all join her entourage and beat the crap out of who does not clap at the end of a song at any of her gigs.Im sure you ll still be writing in favour of her in a couple of years time when she does a Fabrizio and goes back into Maltasong mode for a second attempt for some international exposure.case closed.
why don't you try to produce an album... and we'll see who will make a hit record first between you and Ms.Losco.... Janice I agree 100% with you.... and btw jeremy if you wil attack me by saying that i am biased as well as janice and the others my i tell you that i just support ANY local music be it Ira Losco, scar, scream daisy, salt, winter moods, eve ransom etc. Jelousy is a desease so get well soon my friend!
As for Ryan deciding were I should right, thats a jog. Is he the new blog security manager now? As for Janice stating that since is an Ira blog, the subject is Ira, with such statements no wonder you're so fit to burst into tears at any moment. Its on the Tims my dear, and everything here is open for debate....Shock Horror!!!!
As for claiming that I am jealous, well, thats one big laugh. I do not play in a band, and as such, jealousy was never an issue here.As for my critiscing, this is an open blog, and I have every right to critisce. If people can't accept criticism aimed at their idols(even if that was not the point, remember the Blinders?) that is their problem and not mine. As for Malcolm's reference to servile culture, I would like to point out the fact that stressing that someone deserves success just because they are of your nationality is the result of a servile culture, but then again, I don't think he'll get that! One last thing before all you Ira clones gang up once again...I would bet anyone, anything, that Ira will never have a hit record!
I've been following Ira since Tiara and she hasn't stopped evolving even though she had a Eurovision entry BUT at least she came 2nd.
I've met Ira twice and she is so down to Earth the last thing she would be is impressed is by her own achievements . She strikes me to be very ambitious.
So what exactly are you suggesting that BIG names have been supported by other local acts or performed to crowds bigger than 25,000 people? And if so who cares? it's an achievement which makes me proud to be Maltese. The more the better. What does having a sponsor got to do with concerts . Do you think concert organizers will ask for an artist who attracts 300 people or 3000 people? What exactly is your point of commenting on a blog who you obviously dislike? Move on to blogs you're impressed by!
I believe these last 4 years have been the best years in local music . And i have to say we have no one to thank but Ira Losco , Winter Moods and Tribali because somehow they managed to cause a ripple effect of self belief, good music , awareness and marketing.
Now don't get me wrong i'm not a fan . I think Winter moods are quite boring and Ira Losco is a bit too rocky for my likes but there is no doubt that she is a great singer with the best interpretation i've heard from a local in ages. Having said that i've seen this years MTV side concerts at Buggiba and Paceville and i was far from impressed and very disappointed. No wonder other bands are not being asked to support big names on big stages because they can't handle it . Sorry.
Just let the girl be ...She's done nothing to deserve your comments.
to amanda.. of course you dont.all you can say i would guess is i love u Ira and good luck with everything you do.and Sarah.when she gets an 80 000 crowd for herself,then ill be impressed.
if i can say that than i should b proud of saying it....heh whatever......the way you concluded your point is really childish!! heh damn ...now i just noticed i wasted time answering you.....*sigh*....uqqq!!
Now, justy a small fact. I have seen a number of foreign bands abroad, and have been in crowds of 20 000. Hardly anyone knows anything about the supporting bands, so trust me, if you asked the majority of those 80 000 people who Ira was, they'd look back in brain fuddled amusement and perhaps a whiff of consternation!
As to your statement that your comments are not biased, how can they not be? the subject is Ira, and you are an Ira fan. In any case,do you know the meaning of the word bias? I doubt it.
As to my bringing tears to your eyes(hint of copyright anyone?), I have stated facts, including the names of Maltese artists who have made it abroad? is that what made you cry?other performers making it abroad? If you are a fan of Maltese talent, I am surprised as to how you never made any reference to these REAL success stories! Marc Storace WHO?
Ira has definitely NOT supported all the foreign acts who came to Malta...and every act she has supported was well-deserved...the music industry is a world of intense competition and fortunately only the best survive!!We cannot afford to have good acts represent our country and leave the best at the side. No other artists in Malta have achieved what Ira has and is continuing to achieve...and that is a fact!Popular performers ask for and want Ira..we should be proud of this talent and help her become as big as possible! This is all written black on white...she's the best we've got and us Maltese support her! Go for it Ira!
As for stating that anyone who criticises is hating...have you ever heard the term constructive critiscm Amanda?
The sad thing is that people like you do the Maltese music scene and for that matter, the artists you adore absolutely no favours.
Lets state the facts. Ira has been striving to achieve overseas success for ages. This success has proved fleeting to say the least. She has been given heaps of exposure by the media ,especially state owned more so than other performers. That is another fact . Maltese performers who have made it abroad exist. Marc Storace, for example has sold more than 7 million albums. Do you know who he is? probably not. He did so with NO help. Joseph Calleja was only given prominence in Malta AFTER making it abroad. Ira, to date has not even come close to these MALTESE performers. She would probably be the first to admit that.As for Keith stating that people like Johann as foreign band's lackeys, well, what do you think about Ira SUPPORTING foreign bands?In your own words, was she kissing Le Bon's A%%!? My God you're so narrow minded. You should have the George cross tatooed on your forehead!
As always this is a very heated subject.. why? because instead of helping each other out, Maltese people, compete and do their utmost to be the best.. Now being the best is great, but WHAT IS THE REAL BEST?!!
In my opinion, and I repeat, I state opinions here not LAWS!! I tend to agree quite a lot with what Mr J Vella said there... A lot of artists are tossed aside from shows and concerts that would definitely generate so much more to both the band and the local scene, and WHY, you ask?
The reason why certain local artists get tossed aside, is because they offer very few or no income at all for the enormous monopolist companies who sponsor other artists... I'm not saying that these sponsored artists are not worthy of this glory, OF COURSE THEY ARE, but i sincerely believe that MALTA NEEDS SOME NEW FACES, TUNES and most importantly NEW IDEAS!!!!
thanks..
PS. I like Ira's music... and I think she's a very good performer, but this new monopolistic system will ultimately cage her. Again that's just an opinion.. :)
if you followed sixth symphony s reality show,the singer himself said sometimes its a shame to be maltese..now they are trying hard for their success.you are so naive in believing that sponsors do not dictate or have a say in supporting acts.
the best one is the mention about not being on a particular station!! ha ha!!why don't you go into politics? you sure got the right attitude,unable to handle criticism and just lash out at anyone who does not agree with you.sad is how i describe people like you.
Ira with all the support she has,will stay here,except for as a couple of gigs here and there arranged by her management.ans underground bands like Slit ,Beheaded and even Beangrowers (Antonella have you ever even heard of these bands?!?!?!) will continue to 'evolve in a wonderful way'.
i say this cos she 'is not on the station I want her to be seen on'. sad.
Amanda dont put words in peoples mouths...I did not say just because she s not on MTV means she s not good... my point is with 'so many artists evolving in a wonderful way' u never see any of them supporting the foreign bands that come to the island do you?! its always her. give other bands a chance!
if anything I did not 'put down an artists name' I am stating a fact.Keith with all the ' really good; eve ransom, chasing pandora, uncharted,bitterside etc.', did you see any of them supporting Duran Duran on Saturday?
NO.
cos of the sponsorships. its not about talent here.its about who you know.
dont get me wrong,I love Ira s music. my point is totally opposed to what u accused me Amanda Muscat and Keith,I appreciate local artists. I just dont support one specifically like you do.
one Final point to Keith.. I bet you go and see all the names you mentioned at local free gigs in bars eh?
*sigh*
it seems that some of us ('maltese') only like to kiss other foreigners ' a**es!!
we should appreciate ira 's fabulous work! people like you (johann vella) are always trying to demoralise maltese talent. she's not the only good artist in malta...apparently there are a lot who are really good; eve ransom, chasing pandora, uncharted,bitterside etc.
But each one of us has to admit that she is the greatest on the island.
Ira if not the best on the island (for me she is the BEST) is just outstanding,.....DO you follow Maltese music???.....-DO you read on achievements ira conquered?? MTV is not everything....Ira writes her music which such a talent.... u can see she gives everything into it....and most of allll many people fell her music and transfers emotions throughout....
like ira many artists here in malta are evolving in a wonderful way ...and not being on mtv doesnt mean they're not good...and if promoters act in such a way ...i think its because they see results from doing sooo!!!...so for once try not to comment negatively or trying to put down an artist name!!!...
TRY APPRECIATE MALTESE ARTISTS...
@Hadrian Agius: ROFLMAO!!!