The Wow Signal

In 1977 a signal with possible alien origin was intercepted at the Ohio State Big Ear radio telescope array. This signal became known as the wow! signal. Today thousands of people are scanning the skies each night, searching for the wow! signal's return. "The Wow Signal" is also Pat Ortman's second full length CD, and it's theme is our ongoing search for something larger than ourselves, a search for meaning & connection in a modern world. Pat's first CD, "Pat Ortman" got to #1 on Amazon's Indie Alternative bestselling chart in 2001.
Customer Review: "The Wow Signal" Wowed Me!
"The Wow Signal" is Pat Ortman's first foray into a concept album as it explores the acrid desert in which our souls are now starving for communication in the 21st century. It's about reaching out, beyond this familiar plane of existence for life, intelligence and love in the universe. I won't explain the Wow Signal's inspiration or genesis because other reviews have already done that. I will say that this CD is to me, obviously influenced by the late, great George Harrison and also has a distinctive California flavor. The ear appreciates it more and more upon repeated listening. Pat plays guitars, bass, drums, and piano on this recording as well as vocals and he has a very strong, clear and pleasant voice that will only garner more passion and strength from performing live. He received assistance with drums and spoken word from Mick Fleetwood; George Pendergast contributed drums and trumpets and Bill Whitehouse created and performed noise collage. My favourite tracks include the gorgeously ethereal "More", the redemptive "Learning To Forgive" and the passionately political "Selling Hate". I've also found that I like the song "Victim" more every time I hear it. I enjoy all of the songs on "The Wow Signal" but if I had to pick one throw away track, it would be "Grape Jelly", as I don't feel it fits with the overall theme. Pat Ortman is what is real and relevant about music in the 2000's and he is blazing the trail for other independent artists by his example. With passion, ambition and commitment, anyone who has talent on this level WILL succeed as long as you don't ever lose sight of what matters most, and that's being true to yourself and the music.
Customer Review: THIS is the real deal!
This version of the CD is the correct, legit one. The other is a relabeled repackaged one. So rock on, and thanks for supporting indie music!

Paris is recognized as one of the most romantic cities in the world and yet it is appreciated for it's cultural sophistication as well. It is a great city to visit if you truly love the arts. Many people believe the ballet and opera actually began in Paris. If you enjoy ballet and opera than a visit to Paris without attending the opera or ballet is regrettable.

Ballet is a formalized form of dance with its origins in the Italian Renaissance court of the 15th century. One can consider that the real beginning of the Paris Opera Ballet occured in 1661. Ballet developed further in the French court from the time of Louis XIV in the 17th century hence the term ballet which is from the French vocabulary.

Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris is rated one of the best dance companies in the world; it outdoes itself in both the classics and avant-garde, staged in the same aspect of Opera.
It is universally agreed that the ballet in Paris is truly one of a kind. The performers are recognized worldwide.

The Opera is a spectacular theatrical concert featuring singers who spend several hours practicing and performing. Many in the audience leave in awe wondering how these opera singers can sing the way that they do. Their costumes and the way they perform almost take you into another place or time.

In 1989, the Bicentennial of the French Revolution was marked by the inauguration of the Opera Bastille, a 2700-seat auditorium acoustics and stage vision of its are unrivaled so to get a seat you need to reserve months in advance. The productions are both popular and critically acclaimed. The site's multi-functional performance space also hosts various concert and dance programs. Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris. Metro: Bastille

The sumptuous and prestigious Paris Opera building, designed by Charles Garnier in 1861 and completed in 1875, is one of the largest theatre venues in the world The Opera Garnier stage is 118,404 square feet, accommodate 450 players.The tale for the classic horror movie, The Phantom of the Opera, was in the Opera Garnier.

For an entry fee, you can stroll around the interior at your leisure (except occasionally during rehearsals). Since the opening of the Opra Bastille, the Opera Garnier has devoted its repertoire exclusively to ballet. Though its productions are internationally renowned for their quality, they tend to remain on the traditional side of contemporary dance. The Ballet de l'Opera de Paris and the Opera National de Paris schedule some performances here and some at the Opera de la Bastille. In both venues, reduced ticket prices may be available at the box office 15 minutes before performance time for students and people under 25 or over 65. Place de l'Opera, 75009 Paris. Metro: Opera. RER: Auber.

Thtre Musical de Paris (Theatre du Chatelet) lies between the Pont au Change (which crosses to the Ile de la Cite) and the boulevard de Sebastopol. These theatres were built by Davioud in 1862, and each now leads a separate and even rival existence. The Chatelet concentrates mainly on opera and classical music, with occasional ballet, and usually has a rich program of international performers. (It recently acquired an annex in Les Halles, the Auditorium, where more unusual or obscure music is performed.) The other theatre, previously named the Sarah Bernhardt and now known as the Theatre de la Ville, offers top names in contemporary dance, innovative French theatre, and evening concerts of jazz or world music.

Before the Bastille Opera opened, and with the Garnier's transition to an all-dance programme, the TMP was the only Parisian venue offering a complete programme of high-quality opera. Despite the arrival of such a massive rival, the TMP has continued its ambitious schedule of progressive, well-made productions. Address: 1, place du Chatelet, 75001 Paris; phone: 01-40-28-28-98; fax: 01-42-36-89-75; Metro/RER: Chatelet.

Some countries offer scholarships to Paris for those they feel are good enough in the art of ballet or opera, and it's no wonder why. With every talented ballet student or opera singer that comes out of Paris, more of the world has the opportunity to enjoy a piece of Paris.

So, after seeing the sites during the day, and you like the ballet or the opera they usually perform at night and this would be a great thing to do to end a great day.

Rita Borges, Lifestyle Paris Expert and Managing Director for Paris Luxe Apartments http://www.parisluxeapt.com

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