Frankenstein -90th anniversary

 

 

Happy 90th anniversary 'Frankenstein'. Yes the original horror movie 'Frankenstein' was released in November (21) 1931, so this month its 90 years old! This was the movie that made 44 year old Boris Karloff a star. This was not his first film he had starred in many silent movies but none of them had been very successful. This was Karloff's 81st movie!!! And he wasn't the first choice to play this role, another actor turned it down, so Boris got the part by chance! Due to Boris not being very tall, he was 5'11", he was put in platform boots, each weighing 11 lbs, to make him appear taller. 

Boris Karloff would revisit the role of Frankenstein 2 more times, firstly in the 1935 movie, 'Bride of Frankenstein', then again in 1939 with, 'Son of Frankenstein'. I love horror films and Frankenstein is one of the true classics, but I don't see it as just a horror movie, I see it as a sad film. I feel sorry for the monster because he didn't choose or decide to become a monster, society did! Happy 90th anniversary

Requiem aeternam - Verdi

 This is the official artwork for my new digital single. It's released today. Monday 15th November (2021), it's available on over 200 different sites around the world.There are 2 different covers for this song, I'll explain why another time.

2020 was supposed to be 'My year' 😁😃 My 'Comeback' year (that's a joke), sadly the pandemic came and ruined everything. I thought I was going to die and everything was over! I never thought this day would come back, especially as all the rules around this pandemic has made everything so damned difficult. 

I didn't let anyone know about this planned release just in case something went wrong, and I no longer publicly share my plans or goals online or openly, because people try to ruin and destroy you and your work because of jealousy. I will only share accomplishments from now on. 

This sacred aria is called, 'Requiem aeternam' it is written by Verdi and is part of his truly beautiful Requiem. We have only released a small section of this aria, this is the most haunting piece. The full aria is the last aria of the Requiem and it lasts for around 15 minutes, and its a hugely dramatic piece. I truly love it and its so difficult because near the end of the aria, you have to sing a note that has to be heard above 200 other voices and instruments 😨😲 The name of the aria is 'Libera me', but we've only released a small section of the aria.

This digital single had to be recorded in an unusual way. The orchestra and choir had to sing/perform on their own, then their pieces were played and I had to sing along; all on my own 😯 So this 'Live' recording is layered together. We did completely stop and start during the recording, that's why, if you listen carefully, you can hear me singing before the music comes back. What you're hearing is my headset giving me the note in advance, so I don't lose my pitch 😀

This is the official return of my music career 😎 I'm including the link to my single from Amazon (UK), as Amazon is the biggest online shop in the world ❤❤❤

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Requiem-Aeternam-Leesa-Lee-Dark/dp/B09KRGXBBK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Leesa+Lee+Dark&qid=1636936838&s=dmusic&sr=1-2