Παρασκευή 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

23 random facts about me tag.

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1.      I want to learn how to play the piano. 


2.      I’m in 10th grade.
3.      I’m determined to pass my English Proficiency this May, so I’m studying really hard even during classes at school. 

4.      I’ve already died my hair pink, blonde, green and red ombre. 

5.      I got my bottom lip pierced on October 2013. 

6.      I love reading books in English
7.      I had been studying French for four years but I stopped last year.
8.      I want to study music at a university abroad.
9.      I’m obsessed with lipsticks. 

10.  I hate my acne.
11.  I love chocolate, ice-cream, fruits, Coffee and tea.
12.  I detest Greek music.
13.  I can listen to different genres of music from Classical music to Metalcore.
14.  This year I’m failing Algebra and Geometry (but the rest of my grades are very good).

15.  I don’t like only a certain kind of boys. 

16.  I love dancing (I’ve done Hip-hop, Modern, Greek traditional dancing).
17.  I love doing my make-up but I only do it once or twice a week.
18.  I have an older sister.
19.  I’m trying to lengthen my hair (I cut it very short 3.5 years ago). 

20.  I want to travel all around the world.

21.  My best friend is "Chat over a cup of Coffee" and I hope we will stay friends for a very long time. 

22.  I have a youtube account.
23.  I’ve been taking singing lessons for over a year now and I‘ve been studying Music theory since November 2013.

Τρίτη 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

My weekend #2

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       On Saturday morning I went shopping with my mum and my sister in the center of  Athens . I bought new clothes so I felt a bit more confident. Then we had Coffee at Starbucks. I also met a guy who was playing African music with his friends. He came and introduced himself so we started talking. He was very nice (and handsome). :D
        In the afternoon I went to a party with my friends. I wore my new black dress and some accessories (everyone was dressed up) so I felt good about that but I felt kind of bored after a while. However my best friend was having the time of her life dancing and screaming. At the end of the night I was absolutely exhausted so I went straight to my sweet bed.
        On Sunday morning I got together with two of my friend and we went to the acropolis and other places in the center of Athens. Then we got some coffee from Starbucks were I accidently come across a friend from my English class.
      In the afternoon I came back home where I had to sit and study for hours L

  How was your weekend?

Κυριακή 23 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Best current singers.

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    These days, there are a lot of  singers that are not as talented as they are presented to be. Everyday, we listen to all of these songs by different artists and we are in shock when we actually get to listen to those artist perform live in concert or even on a video on YouTube or any other social network. At that moment we realize that not only do they sound completely different from the studio version, but that they don’t even have a good singing voice. Of course, everyone can have an unfortunate moment, get sick and generally have  a bad live performance, but what if every single live performance by those artists is bad?
    Fortunately, they are some singers that have music talent and of course a good singing voice. These are some examples of current singers that are actually worth being called that J

1)Ariana Grande (Vocal Type: Soprano)


   Ariana Grande (born June 26, 1993) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Her first studio album, Yours Truly, was released on September 2, 2013 in the UK, following a day later in the US. Her album was inspired by artists like Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and Madonna.
    She possesses four-octave range reaching a high of E7.Her voice has been compared to that of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. Her music is generally pop and contemporary R&B, and has features of funk, dance, and hip hop.
   In my opinion, Ariana is one of the best current singers because she is unique and she has a great musical talent. Her voice is absolutely amazing and she possesses a highly impressive vocal range of four octaves. Not to mention how beautiful she is.


2) Demi Lovato (Vocal Type: Mezzo-Soprano)

     Demi Lovato was born August 20, 1992 and she is an American recording artist, actress, and philanthropist. She signed to Hollywood Records the same year, and released her debut studio album, Don't Forget, in September 2008. Her fourth album, DEMI, was released in May 10, 2013
       She possesses a 3-Octave range and her vocals have been met with positive responses from music critics saying that she has a voice that can silence even the harshest of critics and that she's a Kelly Clarkson-level vocalist.
        Personally I think that Demi Lovato is just incredible. First of all she is an amazing person. She has helped so many people that go hrough similar situation as she is and encourages them to “Stay Strong”. Furthermore , she has an unbelievably beautiful and powerful voice. All I’m trying to say is that she is beautiful both inside and outside. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDzd-UQ2onk

3)Christina Aguilera (Vocal Type: Mezzo- Soprano)

       Christina Aguilera was born December 18, 1980 in Staten Island, New York. She is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress.       Her first album, Christina Aguilera , was released in 1999. Some of her best known  singles are "Ain't No Other Man", "Hurt" and "Candyman". Her seventh record, Lotus, was released in November 9, 2012.
       She has been referred to as the “Voice of her Generation” and one of the greatest singers of all time. She possesses a four-octave vocal range and a whistle register. Since her debut in 1999, Aguilera has been compared to Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
       I believe that Christina Aguilera has one of the most powerful and unique voices ever. She has such powerhouse vocals and her vocal range  is to say the least awe-inspiring.

  4)Amy Lee (Vocal Type: Lyric Mezzo Soprano)

 
       Amy Lee (born December 13, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and classically trained pianist. She is co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence. Some of the band’s best known singles are "My Immortal", “Bring me back to life” and “lithium”.
      She has an  instantly recognizable voice, with its smooth and sweet colouring, that is well supported and technically good. She has a 3-octave vocal range.
      In my opinion, Amy Lee’s voice is utterly powerful and beautiful. Her tone is like no other singer’s, so you can easily tell that it’s her when you hear her singing and her live performances are absolutely breathtaking. Voices like that are one in a million.

  5) Bruno Mars (Voice type: Tenor)



     Bruno Mars (born October 8, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer, born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", as well as by the hit single "The Lazy Song".
      Mars possesses a tenor 3-octave vocal range. His music has been noted for displaying a wide variety of styles, musical genres and influences, including pop, rock, reggae, R&B, soul, and hip hop. He has been compared to Michael Jackson.
      Personally, I believe that Bruno Mars has a strong voice but sweet tone. He can totally make all the women’s heart melt with  his worm and romantic singing voice.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nyqRVdQK1

 6) Mariah Carey (Vocal Type: Lyric Soprano (considers herself an alto)


       Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and philanthropist, born and raised on Long Island, New York. She released her self-titled debut studio album “Mariah Carey” in 1990.
       Mariah Carey possesses a five-octave vocal range. Regarding her voice type, she said that she is an alto, though several critics have described her as a soprano. Her sense of pitch is also admired.
       I believe that her five-octave vocal range is unbelievably impressive. She has been a singer for a while now and probably everyone has heard of  her rare vocal ability.

  7) Kelly Clarkson   (Vocal Type: Spinto Soprano)

        Kelly Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. In 2002, she came to prominence after winning the first season of American Idol.  Some of her best known singles are "Mr. Know It All", “Because of you” and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You).
        She has a 3-Octave vocal range. She is known for her expansive vocal range, technical skills, emotive delivery as well as having a strong sense of musicality,
        Personally, I think she has a strong voice and good technical skills. Moreover, her songs, for example “Because of you”, are amazing.

 8)Usher (Vocal Type: Leggero Tenor)

       Usher (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, philanthropist, businessman, and actor. Some of his number one hits are "Yeah!", "Burn", "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" and "My Boo".
        He has a 3-octave vocal range and an agile voice capable of rapid melismas in falsetto and chest voice. His vocals almost drip with sexual energy.
       I believe that is amazing. His voice is just so beautiful and sexy .Let alone how H-O-T he is!!!

   9)Jessie J. (Vocal Type: Mezzo-Soprano)


        Jessie J (born 27 March 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. Some of her best known singles are  "Price Tag", "Nobody's Perfect", "Who's Laughing Now" and "Who You Are".
        Although Jessie J was first identified as a soul singer, she primarily records songs of R&B and pop music with hip hop influences. She has a    3-octave vocal range.  She has the ability to sing complex melisma without issue, and this is often noted as being a signature of her style.
        I think that Jessie J. is absolutely one of the best current singers. Her big voice speaks for itself.

 10)Miley Cyrus (Vocal Type: Contralto)

     
      Miley Cyrus (born November 23, 1992)is an American actress and recording artist who rose to prominence as a teen idol after being cast in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana. Some of her best known singles are “wrecking ball”, “The climb” and “When I look at you”.
   She has a Unique voice, that is instantly recognizable. She also has a surprisingly wide vocal range of 3-octaves.
    In my opinion, Miley has a completely unique voice and  we just can’t get enough of it. However, her voice is often overshadowed during her live performances due to a lot of back dancer, props etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk7p2kPqm_c

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Δευτέρα 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Being single on Valentine’s Day.

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          Being single on Valentine’s day is for many people a reason for feeling unhappy. Most people around us are in fact single . So every year you can see on your friends’, relatives’ or colleagues’ faces how angry and unhappy the are that they don’t have that special one to spend  the day with. And maybe you’re one of them (I am too :p ). But trust me, that special one will come one day. But don’t wait for that moment to come,  just enjoy the freedom of being single and do the things that you enjoy the most. There is no reason for feeling miserable.
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1)Spend the day with your friends.

            You probably feel lonely. So what’s better than being with the friends? If you’re single and some of you’re friends are single you should totally get together and have fun. You can go to the movies, for a drink or get dinner.
Ps: Don’t spend your time together talking about how unhappy you all are. Just go out and have fun.!!!

2)Spend the day with your family.

             If all of your friend are in relationships or just busy, you could spend time with you family. The best solution would be spending time with your siblings, but you can also spend time with your parents or any other relative. Don’t feel ashamed, everyone feels lonely sometimes.

3)Spend time alone.

           Maybe all of your friends and relatives are busy. But you can always spend time alone. Try something you’ve never done before, buy yourself a bar a chocolate, take care of yourself, go shopping, read a book, go to the gym etc.  Do something that you really love doing.

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              To sum up, you really shouldn’t be unhappy with being single on Valentine’s day when there’s so much to do with all the people that you already have in your life or alone. Forget all about it and have fun. After all, Valentine’s Day is only once a year and it’s just another regular day. Don’t forget that one day you’ll be with someone special too and if you wished you could go out with someone you like, just ask them. In case they say no, know that you tried and it’s wasn’t you’re fault. You have absolutely nothing to lose. And who knows, maybe I’ll find the courage to do it myself…




Happy Valentine’s day everyone <3
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Amalia Boura

Τετάρτη 5 Φεβρουαρίου 2014

Make-up for brown eyes

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          Many people have different preferences when it comes to the colour of the eyes. For example people in my county think it’s amazing when someone has blue or green eyes just because most people here have brown eyes. When I was little I used to think that too and I used to wish I had green eyes, but when I grew up I realized that it’s not about the colour of someone’s eyes but the way they look at you. But most importantly, I learnt to love my brown eyes. After all, brown eyes can look absolutely gorgeous with the right eye make-up.











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