23-442: Gypsy Queen may refer to: Music [ edit ] The Gypsy Queens , a French pop music band The Gypsy Queens (album) , 2012 Songs [ edit ] "Gypsy Queen", a song from the 1966 album Spellbinder by Gábor Szabó "Gypsy Queen", a 1972 song by Greg Quill and Kerryn Tolhurst "Gypsy Queen", songs from the 1970 album Gypsy by Gypsy "Gypsy Queen",
46-564: A better definition." Some music interest groups in the United States use the term "acoustic music" alongside the genres of folk and Americana music, like the Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music. The International Acoustic Music Awards hosts an annual competition for original songs. Their rules state that a song can be considered acoustic as long as an acoustic instrument, including voices, can be clearly heard. Acoustic music
69-594: A daffodil cultivar See also [ edit ] Queen of the Gypsies (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Gypsy Queen . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gypsy_Queen&oldid=1245759952 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
92-653: A performing band, typically playing at over 120 private events a year, and the pioneers of "roaming" or "strolling" type of performances. They were "discovered" by the likes of Sir Elton John and Nicolas Sarkozy and have been mainstays of the private party circuit of the rich and famous ever since. Founder Didier Casnati claims "we are the most famous band you have never heard of". In 2007, Italian singer Didier Casnati broke his duo with Philip Jones after seven years and formed The Gypsy Queens with another five members. The band play an international repertoire of acoustic pop cover versions, and all members sing, giving them
115-402: A second single for their album "Reminiscing with Friends" with legendary singer Lulu . The song had been a major hit in 1969. Acoustic music Acoustic music is music that solely or primarily uses instruments that produce sound through acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means. While all music was once acoustic, the retronym "acoustic music" appeared after
138-517: A song from the 1970 album His Band and the Street Choir by Van Morrison "Gypsy Queen", a song from the 1977 album Rock City by Riot "Gypsy Queen" (song) , a 1986 song by Akina Nakamori Other uses [ edit ] The Gypsy Queen , a 1913 American short comedy silent film Gypsy Queen, a brand of tobacco made by Goodwin & Company de Havilland Gipsy Queen , an aircraft piston engine Narcissus 'Gipsy Queen' ,
161-594: A style which reviewers liken to The Beach Boys and The Beatles . They played the role of The Plastic People of the Universe in the Tom Stoppard play Rock 'n' Roll , from 26 September 2008, to 23 October 2008, in the Theatre National de Nice. In 2011, Casnati saw a decline in the local clientele of the band, and managed to get an article in an airline magazine in order to restore the business for
184-455: A video clip for the song " Buona Sera " with cameo appearances from Michele Hicks and Nadia Farès as well as Joe Gannascoli . The original story was written by John Patrick Shanley , it was shot in New York and Nice . The Video Clip was a huge success achieving over a Million views in just one week. On 3 November 2023 the band released " Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby) ",
207-570: Is believed to have originated in Central Europe . By 1800, the most popular acoustic plucked-string instruments closely resembled the modern-day guitar, but with a smaller body. As the century continued, Spanish luthier Antonio de Torres Jurado took these smaller instruments and expanded the bodies to create guitars. Guitar use and popularity grew in Europe throughout the late 18th century and more acoustic instruments were crafted, such as
230-491: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages The Gypsy Queens The Gypsy Queens is a French pop band formed in Nice by Didier Casnati . They play a large repertoire of multi-lingual covers, with a rich vocal style likened to bands such as The Beach Boys or The Beatles . Although the band successfully released albums in 2012 and 2014 they are first and foremost
253-531: Is labeled acoustic, unplugged, or unwired, the assumption seems to be that other types of music are cluttered by technology and overproduction and therefore aren't as pure ." Acoustic instruments can be split into six groups: string instruments , wind instruments , percussion , other instruments, ensemble instruments, and unclassified instruments. String instruments have a tightly stretched string that, when set in motion, creates energy at (almost) harmonically related frequencies. Wind instruments are in
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#1732793240106276-461: Is often easier for business owners to host because there is less need for amplification and the level of volume is less intrusive. In June 2021, the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts , allowed small businesses to host acoustic concerts without applying for a live entertainment permit. Cambridge defined an acoustic performance as having no amplification of sound except for one microphone , and having no more than five acoustic performers or musicians at
299-422: The double bass . Its popularity later spread to cities and towns in the new United States. In the 19th century, the guitar became a recognized instrument played in grand galas and concerts. As electric instruments took hold during the 20th century, many stringed instruments were redefined as acoustic. Instruments that involve striking or vibrating the strings, such as the violin , viola and cello , fall under
322-444: The 2000s, popular indie musicians began to identify their genre as "contemporary acoustic", in opposition to being classified as "folk music". Daniel Trilling wrote, "Folk is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many aspiring pop musicians. Not only does it conjure up images of the terminally naff — woolly jumpers, beards, and so on — but it is also the journalist's catch-all term for legions of singer-songwriters too bland to merit
345-598: The Music ( Sonico Productions Ltd ). Produced by lead singer Didier Casnati , it was recorded in London's famous RAK Studios , and finalised in Los Angeles . The album includes the songs "Do you St. Tropez", "Losing myself in the music", "Sunny" and "Parole, Parole". It features vocals from Ben Taylor, and Hayley Westenra , and was mixed by multiple Grammy -winning sound engineer Helik Hadar. The band themselves describe
368-607: The acoustic category. The violin became popular during the 16th and 17th centuries, due to technological advancements in building them, brought on by luthiers such as Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Amati . The modern version of the instrument developed gradually from older European acoustic stringed instruments such as the lira . Following the birth of rock in the 1960s, some rock bands began to experiment with acoustic songs. This would be known as acoustic rock , and many well-known artists such as Eric Clapton and Nirvana performed acoustic versions of their well-known songs in
391-430: The advent of electric instruments, such as the electric guitar , electric violin , electric organ and synthesizer . Acoustic string instrumentations had long been a subset of popular music , particularly in folk . It stood in contrast to various other types of music in various eras, including big band music in the pre-rock era, and electric music in the rock era. Music reviewer Craig Conley suggests, "When music
414-430: The albums as an "expensive but necessary business card". In 2019, The Gypsy Queens performed for billionaire Harry Macklowe 's wedding to Patricia Landeau and David Lee 's wedding to Caroline Wozniacki In February 2020, The Gypsy Queens recorded 2 singles with record producer Larry Klein at The Village in Los Angeles , " I'm into Something Good ", featuring Herman's Hermits Peter Noone who originally made
437-612: The band in the south of France; that article led to singing with London Records and Universal Music Group . The band recorded The Gypsy Queens with record producer Larry Klein (who has worked with Joni Mitchell , Herbie Hancock and Madeleine Peyroux ) in Los Angeles , California , in April 2012. The album includes the songs " L'Americano ", "Aicha", "Ventura Highway" and "Marrakesh Express". It features vocals from Madeleine Peyroux , Graham Nash , Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell , as well as piano by Booker T. Jones . The album
460-483: The early 1990s, which were collected on the MTV Unplugged series. Pop music artists have also experimented with acoustic music as well, with this variant sometimes being called acoustic pop . Like acoustic rock, some acoustic pop songs have also made their way to MTV Unplugged as well. Some notable acoustic pop songs include " True " by Ryan Cabrera and " Exile " by Taylor Swift featuring Bon Iver . By
483-425: The shape of a pipe and energy is supplied as an air stream into the pipe. Percussion instruments make sound when they are struck, as with a hand or a stick. The original acoustic instrument was the human voice , which produces sound by funneling air across the vocal cords . The first constructed acoustic instrument is believed to be the flute . The oldest surviving flute is as much as 43,000 years old. The flute
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#1732793240106506-652: The song famous in 1965, and Buona Sera , as part as the Album "Reminiscing with friends" ( Sonico Productions Ltd 2023). The cover of the single was photographed by iconic Photographer Marco Glaviano in Saint Barthélemy In 2022, their single " L'Americano " was featured in the Netflix Movie "Love in the villa", directed by Mark Steven Johnson , and starring Kat Graham and Tom Hopper . On 13 October 2023 The Gypsy Queens and Tony Danza released
529-485: Was released 2 November 2012 and debuted at number 46 in the UK Albums Chart. Their second single "l'Italiano", featuring James Bond Casino Royale Actress Caterina Murino was an international success, achieving several million views on YouTube, in just a couple of weeks. They performed at Glastonbury Festival and Isle of Wight Festival . After the success of their first album, the band recorded Lost in
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