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Daylight will cascade into Symphony Hall this fall for the first time for audiences since the 1940s, splashing from 14 half-moon windows that had been covered since the air raid scares of World War II.

Workmen pried off half of the 8-foot-wide wooden shutters yesterday, allowing sunlight to shine onto the maple floor, velvet railings, and faux leather-backed seats of what is considered one of the top three concert halls in the world.

“I think it’s going to bring a whole new light into the hall,” said C. Mark Cataudella, the director of facilities, as he stood on scaffolding near the roof of the red brick building. “It’s going to accent details that aren’t easily seen.”

The restoration will replace the grimy, century-old windows with double-paned laminate glass that is designed to be flexible enough to move with the music.

The work is part of an $800,000 lighting project that will also illuminate the 16 statues of Demosthenes and other Greek luminaries that stand sentry over the ornate, 62-foot-high hall.

Allowing natural light to pour through the clerestory windows may seem long overdue.

The threat of a bombing run over Boston faded six decades ago, but no one wanted to tinker hastily with the venerable 108-year-old space.

“Everything we do in the building is really critically analyzed acoustically,” Cataudella said. “We don’t want to change a thing.”

Featuring New Music And Exclusive Audio Interviews With Third Day And Big Daddy Weave Plus New Music From Nicole C. Mullen, Francesca Battistelli, Falling Up, Above The Golden State, Damita and The Classic Crime.

Our final PodCast of July is one that you simply can not miss. Bill Lurwick speaks with Third Day’s bassist Tai Anderson (pictured above, far left) about their new album, Revelation. Also, Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave calls in to talk about last week’s new release, What Life Would Be Like. These are two excellent audio interviews surrounded by the lastest music from the new projects.

In addition, we preview the latest from Nicole C. Mullen, Falling Up, Damita and The Classic Crime along with the debuts from Francesca Battistelli and Above The Golden State. It’s certainly good to be back.

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Wedges usually are not my favorite kind of shoe because they can be a little clumsy looking.I have skinny legs and narrow feet and that is not the best combo for wedges. However, when I laid eyes on these shoes by BCBG I changed my mind.

You will love that these shoes are the right size and extremely attractive.

This design is not too bulky in my opinion! Also, what further encouraged was to see Cameron Diaz wearing a very similar type of wedge! I am sure Cameron Diaz designer wedges are more expensive than BCBG, but they are very similar.

The only color that this shoe comes in is black. The material is leather so you know black on leather is always hot! The inside of the shoe is rather soft. It has a unique grained criss cross leather exterior. One of the things that I liked about the peep hole is that it is a little different from other peep hole designs.

BCBG has done something a little bit creative with the peep toe. The peep toe hole is squared rather than rounded. I don’t really keep up with shoe designs, but I don’t often see sqaure peep toes.

Another little cool feature that spices this shoe up just a little bit is that is has a little gold tone logo on the back of the shoe. Don’t worry this is a really discreet touch on the shoe. However, it does add a little bit of flair to the shoe.

The overall design of these shoes are simple so BCBG did not want to do anything that would over power this pair of wedges.

The lining and the insole of the shoe is leather as well, so this is a really quality shoe! The wicker heel is so nice! I just absolutely love the contrasts of the wicker basket look of the heel. I am glad they made this decision instead of going with black on the heel! It really just makes the shoe stand out even more; Great choice BCBG.

These Cameron Diaz look-a-like wedges used to retail for $220.00. The good news is that bluefly.com now sells them for $126.00! That is an amazing 40% discount! The sizes come in 5.5, 6, 7 and 8. If you need some new wedges these can be yours.

Here is another tip to help you gain Cameron Diaz look; wear slim jeans with these wedges and a cowl neck top.

Yes folks.. the U2 Remastered album you’ve been waiting of will be relased today, 21 July 2008. Here’s what the official news like:

Boy, War and October have been beautifully remastered from the original analogue tapes, with all mastering directed by The Edge. Each album is available on CD, Heavyweight LP and download. All released 21st July.

Deluxe Editions of each album will be available too and include b-sides, rare and previously unreleased songs, artwork, features, essays and new photos too.

Exclusively to HMV stores in the UK and Ireland, a very limited edition album and t-shirt collectors edition format for each release will be available too. Here’s an example of the War album to view!

If you shop at Zavvi next week and purchase two deluxe albums, you’ll receive an exclusive U2 1980-1983 collectors box available (whilst stocks last) which holds the deluxe editions of Boy, War, October and the next release in the series Under A Blood Red Sky.

Check out U2.com and www.myspace.com/u2 for more information and also to listen to clips from this new remastered series.

Weezer had just released their sixth album and this is the third self-titled Weezer album. This album feels so out of the box, especially for personel contribution. In this album, Rivers Cuomo is no longer the lead singer and song writer. The other three members also contributed some of their song and had a chance of becoming the lead singer.

How it did turn out? Well, it’s not that dissapointing. Brian Bell song the Thought I Knew, Scott Shriner sang Cold Dark World and Patrick Wilson sang Automatic. Their vocals aren’t bad at all. At least they won’t have to make you shut yours ears or something.

This kind of singing makes this Weezer album unique, and less boring. You won’t be stuffed by Cuomo’s falcetto way of singing.

Singles worth to be heard are:

• Troublemaker
• The Greatest Man That Ever Lived
• Pork and Beans
• Everybody Get Dangerous

I really recommend this album, grab your CD right away.

Coldplay had just released their fourth album, Viva La Vida. But I’ve been hearing their new single since the first time I received a newsletter which said that I could download the single Violet Hill. Like I mentioned earlier, they’re freaking great, and now Viva La Vida is stuck in my head.

The single Viva La Vida is truly awesome, I first heard it at Youtube when a clip of them were playing at the MTV Movie Awards. At first hearing is the moment I feel in love with this single. With only a constant beat drum, organ opening the music really brings Chris’ sound quality. This prove how good he is at singing and how good the band really are.

Because the song is good and kind of easy to be play accousticly, I continued my search about this song, and here’s what I found.

Coldplay - Viva La Vida (acoustic) on iTunes

Coldplay - Viva La Vida (acoustic) on iTunes

They called themselves Boyceavenue, they’re kind of Youtube artist that sings most of famous songs. They’re VERY good, especially the singer who plays guitar, beating a bass drum while SINGING!! I couldn’t believe myself but this guy is awesome! And they’re singing it like the original thing.. Salute for those guys.

Unlike other single in the album, Viva La Vida is probably the most “Coldplay” of them all. The old Coldplay we used to know sings love songs and positive kind of songs that are great. The single Viva La Vida is the less song that feels like U2, hehe.. If you really don’t know where Bono is hidden in this album you should try listening to Lovers in Japan.

I have always envied the UK citizen. They got some great bands of the world and so many free gigs for fans, but of course UK only (sometimes major countries like US, and Canada too). Coldplay here for an example is going to hold an intimate gig in the BBC Radio Theatre in London for Radio 2 on 30th August 2008.

Here’s the official news on the gigs taken from BBC UK:

Fresh from topping the album and singles charts, Coldplay come to Radio 2 to play an intimate gig in the BBC Radio Theatre in London.TICKET GIVEAWAYIf you would like to attend this event, then please call our phone lines on 03700 100 200. Lines will be open from 1720 on Monday 28 July 2008, and will close at 1900 on Friday 1 August 2008. Tickets are free and will be allocated at random.You can apply for a maximum of one pair of tickets per household, and you must make your own way to and from the event.

Terms and Conditions

Lines are only open from 1720 on Monday 28 July 2008 until 1900 on Friday 1 August 2008.

• Tickets are free
• You can apply for a maximum of one pair of tickets per household per event
• Please do not request tickets if you think you may be unable to use them
• Listeners, who have secured a place, will be contacted by phone from Thursday 7 August and then issued a confirmation letter.
• Unfortunately we will only be able to notify you if your ticket application is successful
• Calls from a BT line cost up to 8p per minute (some operators and mobiles vary)
• This ticket giveaway is not open to BBC employees, their close relatives or anyone connected with the event
• Entrance is subject to capacity. The BBC reserves the right to refuse admission
• Please note that children under 16 years of age may only apply if they are to be accompanied by an adult. No children under the age of 16 will be admitted to the event unaccompanied
• You will need to make your own way to and from the venue. BBC Radio 2 will not be responsible for any transport and accommodation expenses incurred.

And all Coldplay ever got close to my home is in Singapore.. :sigh: No money to get there, hopefully someday Coldplay will come to Jakarta. I’m sure Coldplay fans in Indonesia would love that.

Coldplay once again return to the top of album charts in UK after being ousted for a week. THe band’s new album has been knocked from the UK’s top charts for five weeks by Basshunter’s Now You’re Gone last week.

Here’s BBC official news said:

The stadium band’s reign at number one had been interrupted last week by dance act Basshunter, who fall to number three in the new chart.

Number two in the countdown is Abba compilation Gold - Greatest Hits, first released in 1992 and enjoying renewed success thanks to the film Mamma Mia!

Dizzee Rascal’s Dance Wiv Me tops a largely-unchanged singles chart.

The Londoner has now been at number one for four weeks.

Welsh singer Duffy remains at number four in the album chart with Rockferry, with Sharleen Spiteri’s Melody at five and Ting Tings’ We Started Nothing at number six.

Irish group The Bachelors return to the album top 10 for the first time since 1969 with I Believe - The Very Best of The Bachelors.

Founded in Dublin in the late 1950s as The Harmonichords, they first had success in 1963 with the single Charmaine, while Diane reached number one in the UK the following year. Original members Con and Dec Cluskey continue to tour.

Primal Scream’s new album Beautiful Future enters the chart at number nine.

This band is invincble with their newest album IMHO..

Since 30th June this year Travis have release their latest EP JSmith prior to the release of their upcoming album Ode to J.Smith.

Here’s what their website said:

Travis new release, the J. Smith EP is out now in limited edition 10? vinyl and digital download formats.

“a gritty but ambitious track that take the rock operas of The Who as a starting point, with a slight detour to include the choir from Bowie’s Velvet Goldmine….bodes well for new LP Ode To J Smith.” - The News of the World.

“Echoing the Eighties rock sound of the Police, the title track from Travis’ album Ode to J Smith is taken to epic levels by masterful guitar and a Latin choir” - The Observer

Buy online from:

http://travis.trinitystreetdirect.com

The album Ode to J Smith is now complete and scheduled for release in the autumn. Details will be announced shortly.

This independent EP coming up from their own resurrected label Red Telephone Box has hit the no.1 in UK chart. The album Ode to J Smith is now complete and scheduled for release in the autumn. Travis are touring throughout the Summer playing a mix of festivals and their own headline dates showcasing new material from the forthcoming album.

The Used will have a concert in Indonesia on August 13th 2008, located at downtown Tennis Indoor Senayan. Indonesian fans are excited in hearing this news and they hope to hear good news about the band soon.

The promoter of this event is the well known event organizer that had invited many international artists to come in Jakarta and do their gigs. The promoter is selling The Used concert tickets for Rp. 650,000 (US$ 70) for festivals and Rp 550,000 (US$ 60) for tribune.

Even though the tickets are more expensive than usual, the enthusiasm of the Indonesian fans is not hindered.

A few days later in 17th August 2008 at the same venue and the same day as Indonesia independence day, Panic at The Disco will also perform in Jakarta. The opening act will be one of eccentric band in Indonesia, The Changcuters.

The Panic at The Disco tickets will be sold slightly cheaper Rp 600,000 (US$ 62) for festivals and Rp. 500,000 (US$ 52) for tribune.

More info about this two gigs will be coming soon, subscribe to Music Info Online feeds.

Source: Java Musikindo