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Creating The Annette (Funicello) Sound: [Video]

April 8, 2013 by Masterclass Lady 2 Comments

I found this video (featured below) so fascinating. The late Annette Funicello explains how the distinct Annette Sound associated with her singing was created. Apparently, she had a small voice so, to broaden the timbre, she basically recorded the song then sang live with the song – basically singing back to it, as she explains. […]

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Entertainment, Movies, Music, Recordings, Singing

Annette Funicello, Walt Disney

Mickey Mouse Club Star, Annette Funicello, Dies At The Age Of 70

April 8, 2013 by Masterclass Lady 11 Comments

We lost a treasured Disney princess today named Annette Funicello. Look at that picture – a beautiful lady inside and out! I remember growing up to listening to her music and watching her movies. If you are a member of the baby-boomer era, how could you not resist the wholesome entertainment provided by Ms. Funicello […]

Entertainment, Movies, Music, R.I.P., Singing, Television

Annette Funicello, Disney, Mickey Mouse Club

It’s The 2nd Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – The Oscars!

February 24, 2013 by Masterclass Lady 3 Comments

There are pivotal moments in my yearly calendar that make me jump up and down with glee. Well, actually, given my Golden Girl status, I sort of jump, maybe, once and then my legs give out. Ha! There’s Christmas and Easter and Thanksgiving and American Idol and The Voice and SMASH and anything with awards […]

Entertainment, Movies, Music, Television, Vocal Masterclass Articles

Academy Awards, Oscars

Jordin Sparks Destined For Stardom With The Movie, Sparkle

April 25, 2012 by Masterclass Lady 1 Comment

Check out this poster for the movie, Sparkle. The movie is set for public release in August and will star Jordin Sparks and the late and great Whitney Houston. And that’s Jordin’s beautiful image in that gorgeous red dress. Will American Idol spawn another film superstar a la Jennifer Hudson? Methinks yes indeed! If, for […]

American Idol, Entertainment, Movies

Jordin Sparks, Sparkle, Whitney Houston

Masterclass Monday: Gene Kelly’s Performance Of Singing In The Rain

August 29, 2011 by Masterclass Lady 6 Comments

It is very fitting that the first three letters in Gene Kelly’s name mirror the first three letters in the word “genius”. Because, yes indeed, his performance of “Singing In The Rain” was pure, unbridled genius. Choreographed by Gene himself, he captured the emotion of the moment so very well through his expansive body language […]

American Idol Season 10, Dancing, Entertainment, Masterclass Monday, Movies, Music, Singing, Television

Gene Kelly, Singing In The Rain

Masterclass Monday: Good Morning via Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds And Gene Kelly

August 29, 2011 by Masterclass Lady 6 Comments

Look at the vibrancy and precision of this collaborative performance featuring Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelly as they performed “Good Morning” from the classic film, “Singing In The Rain”. They flawlessly combined dancing elements of tap, modern and ballet to create this memorable number. Debbie Reynolds was only 19-years-old in this film and […]

Dancing, Entertainment, Masterclass Monday, Movies, Singing, Videos

Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Gene Kelly

Masterclass Monday: Dancer Vera Ellen Partnering With Danny Kaye In White Christmas

August 22, 2011 by Masterclass Lady 10 Comments

Vera-Ellen was never given enough credit for her phenomenal gift of dance during her all too brief film career. I could watch her performances in White Christmas over and over, again and again! Her timing, her grace, her poise and singular charisma are exceptional and cannot be cloned. She stands alone and, for this reason, […]

Dancing, Entertainment, Movies, Singing, Videos

Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, White Christmas