Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the folk-acoustic tradition. Singer-songwriters often provide the sole accompaniment to an entire composition or song, typically using a guitar or piano; both the compositions and the arrangements are written primarily as solo vehicles, with the material angled toward topical issues—sometimes political, sometimes introspective, sensitive, romantic, and confessional.
The concept of a singer-songwriter can actually be traced to ancient bardic culture, which has existed in various forms throughout the world.[citation needed] Poems would be performed as chant or song, sometimes accompanied by a harp or other similar instrument. After the invention of printing, songs would be written and performed by ballad sellers. Usually these would be versions of existing tunes and lyrics, which were constantly evolving. This developed into the singer-songwriting traditions of folk culture.
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All the members of the De Roover family have ended up at a point of no return in their lives where crucial choices have to be made. Winnie wants a child. Her husband Rutmer wants to get in touch with his feelings. His brother Charlie doesn't want any responsibilities. Their brother-in-law Dick wants his deceased wife back. Head of the family Arend wants to be happy. Mother Jeannette wants somebody to want her.
Keywords: 40th-anniversary, amsterdam-netherlands, ensemble-cast, family-relationships, gay-kiss, group-therapy, infertility, marital-trouble, nudity, sperm-donor
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Violet is an alien that hails from the planet Prudenia and has come to Earth to learn from the humans that inhabit the strange and wonderful planet. Over the course of one day she meets other alien ambassadors who assist her in her studies and protect her from the harsh realities that exist on this planet. New York City becomes a playground for the colorful aliens where they meet the characters that make the city so great, joining with them to sing, dance, and hula hoop to happiness.
The search for Ultraviolet
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Lot of ambitious, crazy characters show how to follow their schemes to become rich and famous. A wig salesman tries to get ahead with new wig technology such as "air conduction" and "stainless steel clamps". A yoga specialist incorporates modern dance moves and ridiculous nose breathing. And Secret Agent Delgado "puts the word DISCIPLINE back into interior decorating and home garden design." And there are a lot more characters where those came from.
Keywords: independent-film
Short films about strange characters