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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MUSIC ICON ART GARFUNKEL GIVES HISTORIC CONCERT IN TEL AVIV PERFORMING WITH SON ART GARFUNKEL JR BEFORE AN AUDIENCE OF TENS OF THOUSANDS AMIDST ROCKET FIRE
Hi-res photo link found HERE. NEW YORK, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a moment of profound cultural significance, music icon Art Garfunkel took the stage last night in Tel Aviv's Ha'Yarkon Park before a cheering crowd of over 50,000, becoming the first international artist to perform in Israel since the devastating attack at the Nova Music Festival in October 2023. Garfunkel was joined by his son, Art Garfunkel Jr. Prior to Garfunkel and Garfunkel taking the stage air raid sirens were heard due to missile fire reportedly targeting the concert in Tel Aviv. The father and son duo proceeded with their performance against a backdrop of missile interceptions. The emotional appearance of the family pair performing at Neshef Rock as Garfunkel & Garfunkel, soared on timeless classics including Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Sound of Silence, and Mrs. Robinson, weaving a musical thread between generations, resilience, and hope. The family duo's most recent album, Garfunkel & Garfunkel Father and Son, is available worldwide from BMG. Art Garfunkel Jr. was reported by Rolling Stone as one of Germany's most successful artists and continues to extend his own audience. "I am happy to be here in Israel," the 83-year-old performer told tens of thousands of cheering fans. "If Israel is in danger, the entire world is in danger," Garfunkel told the audience. "We all must not allow fear to define or control us. I am here with my entire family. Music is my gift from God, and my son Art Jr. is carrying our torch of music forward." Adding to the emotional weight of the evening, Garfunkel also performed The Boxer alongside Israeli rocker Aviv Geffen, uniting two eras of musical expression in a rare collaboration. Art was accompanied by his wife of many years, Kathryn "Kim" Luce Garfunkel—who is currently launching a new design and licensing initiative—and their younger son, Beau. The Garfunkel family's presence underscored the personal nature of this landmark event. Notably, Garfunkel has largely stepped back from public appearances and media in recent years making this live concert from Israel a rare and powerful moment. Media Contact:Victoria Varelavv@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Carrberry Companies
Scotsman
25-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
North Sea oil and gas: Why the bridge to the future is being burned, as 600 Aberdeen job losses show
The North Sea windfall tax must end before the next financial year, writes Bob Drummond. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In the North-east of Scotland, we are not resisting the energy transition - we are leading it. Companies like D2Zero exist for that very purpose - supporting the safe maintenance and operation of current energy systems, while reducing emissions, developing clean technologies, and enabling the shift to a low-carbon economy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Our offshore energy industry is in decline, and hundreds of organisations and tens of thousands of people are trying to build a bridge over troubled water. But unlike the lyrics of the Simon & Garfunkel hit released as the UK's oil journey began in the 1970s, there's little to ease minds just now. The foundations we need to build that bridge to the future are being eroded. Over the past few weeks, 600 jobs have disappeared from the North Sea energy sector. You cannot drive forward an energy system fit for net zero while hollowing out the industries and expertise needed to build it. What's happening today is not a managed transition. It's a cliff edge. The Total Culzean platform in the North Sea, about 45 miles east of Aberdeen. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images We work at the heart of emissions reduction - deploying solutions and technology to help energy companies reduce their environmental impact whilst optimising their operations. Our entire business model is about helping industry do better, faster. But when the industry is undercut by policy, investment decisions stop. Innovation slows. And the energy transition we all want to see gets pushed further into the future. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We need to talk about the Energy Profits Levy and, more importantly, the message it sends. When it was introduced in 2022, oil prices were at record highs and household bills were spiralling. The principle of a temporary windfall tax was broadly accepted. But three years on, prices have stabilised, bills remain high, and investment in UK energy is slowing. The levy now amounts to a 78 per cent tax burden on companies operating in UK waters - without the fiscal stability or investment relief seen in other nations. In Norway, for example, the government offers a 78 per cent rebate on exploration costs, meaning companies continue to invest with confidence. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here in the UK, we are doing the opposite. And the consequences are already being felt. Projects are being shelved. Capital is leaving. Jobs are disappearing. The supply chain - which is central not just to oil and gas, but to offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture - is being compromised at the precise moment we need it most. READ MORE: North Sea leaders and energy workers urge Keir Starmer to scrap oil and gas windfall tax There's a misconception these are yesterday's industries. That the skills and capabilities developed over 50 years in the North Sea are somehow incompatible with a net zero future. The truth is the opposite. These are the people and businesses who can and will build that future. They are the ones who will lay the cables, engineer and build the platforms, deploy the carbon capture systems, and scale up hydrogen production. Without them, net zero doesn't happen. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, credible analysts are warning the Energy Profits Levy (EPL) isn't just stalling the transition - it's actively damaging the UK economy. According to investment bank Stifel, the EPL is 'destroying' the North Sea oil industry, while simultaneously undermining energy security and long-term economic growth. The result has been a collapse in North Sea investment and - crucially - a sharp fall in the Treasury's total tax take. Energy prices have dropped significantly since the tax was introduced. Oil is down 50 per cent since the invasion of Ukraine, and gas prices are 80 per cent lower than their post-invasion peak. The windfall has evaporated - but the tax remains. Stifel now estimates the UK will lose £3 billion in tax receipts between 2025 and 2030 because of the EPL. In their words: 'The UK North Sea 'windfall' tax has not raised the additional revenue that was expected because there has not been a windfall to tax.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This is the definition of a self-defeating policy. We are taxing an industry that no longer has record profits, driving away investment and jobs — and in return, receiving less revenue, not more. And the longer-term damage goes even deeper. As Stifel point out, the UK's increasing reliance on overseas oil and gas imports is not only a threat to energy security, it also threatens our climate goals. Without the North Sea, we simply offshore our emissions to places like Norway, Qatar and the US. It might make our own numbers look cleaner — but it pushes the climate problem elsewhere, along with thousands of skilled UK jobs. Polling released last week shows overwhelming public support for a pragmatic approach. Nearly 70 per cent of UK voters would prefer domestic production over higher-emission imports. Just 27 per cent believe the windfall tax has helped reduce household bills. And three times as many people believe the tax is unfair than fair when told the true rate companies are paying. The country is not calling for ideological purity. It is calling for energy security, jobs, and real progress on climate goals - and that means working with the industries that can deliver it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad I support the call for Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Ed Miliband to come to Aberdeen. Not for a headline, but for a conversation. One that recognises the North Sea as a partner in the transition. Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Picture:Because this isn't just a North Sea issue or something that only affects the North-east of Scotland - this is a national challenge. It's about securing affordable, reliable energy for millions of people across the UK. Oil and gas will continue to play a vital role in keeping the lights on and heating our homes for years to come, powering everything from manufacturing facilities and public transport to medical supply chains and food production. We are not asking for a handout. We're asking for a plan. One that creates the right conditions to invest, decarbonise and grow. One that protects the people and the expertise we will need every step of the way. One that doesn't make us choose between a job today and a climate solution tomorrow. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There is still time to get this right, but we need urgent action. That starts with ending the windfall tax before the next financial year.
Gulf Today
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Meet the musician who taught Chalamet to play guitar
He's not a movie buff, so New York musician Larry Saltzman doesn't always watch the Oscars. This year, however, he's got a rooting interest. Saltzman taught actor Timothée Chalamet how to play guitar for the role of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' In turn, Chalamet earned a best actor nomination and the film is also up for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday. A guitarist who's performed with Simon & Garfunkel, Bette Midler and David Johansen, as well as in the pit at Broadway productions 'Hairspray' and 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg,' Saltzman has developed a specialty in teaching actors how to play music for their roles. Besides Chalamet, recent pupils have included Adam Driver and Sadie Sink of 'Stranger Things.' On a fellow musician's recommendation, Saltzman first got a call from a movie studio about a decade ago. He admits to being cranky as discussions dragged on. 'I almost did everything to talk them out of hiring me,' he said. Not until the fifth phone call did the studio identify the client: Meryl Streep. She needed to learn the electric guitar for her starring role in the 2015 film 'Ricki and the Flash,' where she portrayed an aging rocker trying to keep her career and life together in the wake of a series of disappointments. Working with Streep is a little like a political consultant's first client being elected president. If she likes you and word gets around, other students will follow. Teaching actors now represents about 40% of his business, the 69-year-old said. 'My time spent with her was excellent,' he said of Streep. 'She's smart. She knows how to learn things. There was a steady progress over three or four months. She did very well.' Faking it just won't do for serious actors and film directors. It's like lip-syncing — the audience is going to tell the difference, and the characters will be less believable. That was especially true with Chalamet, who needed to sing and play at the same time for a character whose artistry is the centerpiece of the film. 'When the actors come to you, they're kind of vulnerable,' Saltzman said. 'They want to do a great job.' Saltzman had more than 50 sessions with Chalamet, starting in person and retreating to Zoom during the pandemic. It wasn't easy. Chalamet had to learn some 25 songs in the script. 'Sometime in 2018 I had my first lesson with this great guitar teacher named Larry Saltzman who at some point became less of a teacher and more a co-sanity artist through COVID,' Chalamet recalled during a recent interview with The Associated Press. 'I think we were keeping each other sane. We would Zoom three, four times a week and doing songs that never made it into the movie.' It helped that Saltzman is a Dylan buff. Focusing on imparting 'the guitar playing of 'pre-electric Bob,'' he taught his charge so well that Chalamet was a musical guest as well as host on 'Saturday Night Live,' performing obscure Dylan cuts last month. Saltzman says, in the course of their sessions, Chalamet 'went the extra mile' and unearthed 'very early, obscure' Dylan songs that weren't even in the script. Saltzman generally likes teaching actors more than common folk, in part because there's a specific goal: They need to learn certain songs to inhabit a particular character. When it's open-ended — someone just wants to learn the guitar — it can be more of a challenge, he said. Saltzman also believes that it's an advantage to not be a regular teacher, someone who may approach clients with a more rigid style. Actor Johnny Cannizzaro said he appreciated Saltzman's calming 'bedside manner' and felt welcome in an apartment filled with guitars. Cannizzaro has the role of E Street Band member 'Little Steven' Van Zandt in the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, 'Deliver Me From Nowhere.'
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the musician who taught Timothée Chalamet to play guitar like Bob Dylan
NEW YORK (AP) — He's not a movie buff, so New York musician Larry Saltzman doesn't always watch the Oscars. This year, however, he's got a rooting interest. Saltzman taught actor Timothée Chalamet how to play guitar for the role of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' In turn, Chalamet earned a best actor nomination and the film is also up for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday. A guitarist who's performed with Simon & Garfunkel, Bette Midler and David Johansen, as well as in the pit at Broadway productions 'Hairspray' and 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg,' Saltzman has developed a specialty in teaching actors how to play music for their roles. Besides Chalamet, recent pupils have included Adam Driver and Sadie Sink of 'Stranger Things.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. On a fellow musician's recommendation, Saltzman first got a call from a movie studio about a decade ago. He admits to being cranky as discussions dragged on. 'I almost did everything to talk them out of hiring me,' he said. Not until the fifth phone call did the studio identify the client: Meryl Streep. She needed to learn the electric guitar for her starring role in the 2015 film 'Ricki and the Flash,' where she portrayed an aging rocker trying to keep her career and life together in the wake of a series of disappointments. Working with Streep is a little like a political consultant's first client being elected president. If she likes you and word gets around, other students will follow. Teaching actors now represents about 40% of his business, the 69-year-old said. 'My time spent with her was excellent,' he said of Streep. 'She's smart. She knows how to learn things. There was a steady progress over three or four months. She did very well.' Faking it just won't do for serious actors and film directors. It's like lip-syncing — the audience is going to tell the difference, and the characters will be less believable. That was especially true with Chalamet, who needed to sing and play at the same time for a character whose artistry is the centerpiece of the film. 'When the actors come to you, they're kind of vulnerable,' Saltzman said. 'They want to do a great job.' Saltzman had more than 50 sessions with Chalamet, starting in person and retreating to Zoom during the pandemic. It wasn't easy. Chalamet had to learn some 25 songs in the script. 'Sometime in 2018 I had my first lesson with this great guitar teacher named Larry Saltzman who at some point became less of a teacher and more a co-sanity artist through COVID,' Chalamet recalled during a recent interview with The Associated Press. 'I think we were keeping each other sane. We would Zoom three, four times a week and doing songs that never made it into the movie.' It helped that Saltzman is a Dylan buff. Focusing on imparting 'the guitar playing of 'pre-electric Bob,'' he taught his charge so well that Chalamet was a musical guest as well as host on 'Saturday Night Live,' performing obscure Dylan cuts last month. Saltzman says, in the course of their sessions, Chalamet 'went the extra mile' and unearthed 'very early, obscure' Dylan songs that weren't even in the script. Saltzman generally likes teaching actors more than common folk, in part because there's a specific goal: They need to learn certain songs to inhabit a particular character. When it's open-ended — someone just wants to learn the guitar — it can be more of a challenge, he said. Saltzman also believes that it's an advantage to not be a regular teacher, someone who may approach clients with a more rigid style. Actor Johnny Cannizzaro said he appreciated Saltzman's calming 'bedside manner' and felt welcome in an apartment filled with guitars. Cannizzaro has the role of E Street Band member 'Little Steven' Van Zandt in the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, 'Deliver Me From Nowhere.' 'There was never really a moment where he expressed any sort of frustration or impatience with me during a session,' said Cannizzaro, who has background playing keyboards but not guitar. 'If anything, he would express some excitement when you grasped something he was teaching. That put me at ease.' Saltzman also studied film of Van Zandt so he wasn't just teaching Cannizzaro guitar — he was showing specifics of how Van Zandt plays, the actor said. Beyond teaching, Saltzman's time is divided between studio work, playing in New York clubs accompanying different artists and Broadway — he's just about to begin 'Smash.' It's an eye-opening experience for him to later see his students on screen. That was particularly the case when he saw 'A Complete Unknown' and marveled at Chalamet's ability as an actor. All the more reason to watch the Oscars, and to take some pride in his own work. 'In my own humble way, I'm a small gear in that machinery,' he said. 'What is rewarding is knowing that in some small way I'm contributing to making a better film.' ___ David Bauder writes about the intersection of media and entertainment for the AP. Follow him at and
Associated Press
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Meet the musician who taught Timothée Chalamet to play guitar like Bob Dylan
NEW YORK (AP) — He's not a movie buff, so New York musician Larry Saltzman doesn't always watch the Oscars. This year, however, he's got a rooting interest. Saltzman taught actor Timothée Chalamet how to play guitar for the role of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown.' In turn, Chalamet earned a best actor nomination and the film is also up for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday. A guitarist who's performed with Simon & Garfunkel, Bette Midler and David Johansen, as well as in the pit at Broadway productions 'Hairspray' and 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg,' Saltzman has developed a specialty in teaching actors how to play music for their roles. Besides Chalamet, recent pupils have included Adam Driver and Sadie Sink of 'Stranger Things.' On a fellow musician's recommendation, Saltzman first got a call from a movie studio about a decade ago. He admits to being cranky as discussions dragged on. 'I almost did everything to talk them out of hiring me,' he said. Not until the fifth phone call did the studio identify the client: Meryl Streep. She needed to learn the electric guitar for her starring role in the 2015 film 'Ricki and the Flash,' where she portrayed an aging rocker trying to keep her career and life together in the wake of a series of disappointments. Working with Streep is a little like a political consultant's first client being elected president. If she likes you and word gets around, other students will follow. Teaching actors now represents about 40% of his business, the 69-year-old said. 'My time spent with her was excellent,' he said of Streep. 'She's smart. She knows how to learn things. There was a steady progress over three or four months. She did very well.' Faking it just won't do for serious actors and film directors. It's like lip-syncing — the audience is going to tell the difference, and the characters will be less believable. That was especially true with Chalamet, who needed to sing and play at the same time for a character whose artistry is the centerpiece of the film. 'When the actors come to you, they're kind of vulnerable,' Saltzman said. 'They want to do a great job.' Saltzman had more than 50 sessions with Chalamet, starting in person and retreating to Zoom during the pandemic. It wasn't easy. Chalamet had to learn some 25 songs in the script. 'Sometime in 2018 I had my first lesson with this great guitar teacher named Larry Saltzman who at some point became less of a teacher and more a co-sanity artist through COVID,' Chalamet recalled during a recent interview with The Associated Press. 'I think we were keeping each other sane. We would Zoom three, four times a week and doing songs that never made it into the movie.' It helped that Saltzman is a Dylan buff. Focusing on imparting 'the guitar playing of 'pre-electric Bob,'' he taught his charge so well that Chalamet was a musical guest as well as host on 'Saturday Night Live,' performing obscure Dylan cuts last month. Saltzman says, in the course of their sessions, Chalamet 'went the extra mile' and unearthed 'very early, obscure' Dylan songs that weren't even in the script. Saltzman generally likes teaching actors more than common folk, in part because there's a specific goal: They need to learn certain songs to inhabit a particular character. When it's open-ended — someone just wants to learn the guitar — it can be more of a challenge, he said. Saltzman also believes that it's an advantage to not be a regular teacher, someone who may approach clients with a more rigid style. Actor Johnny Cannizzaro said he appreciated Saltzman's calming 'bedside manner' and felt welcome in an apartment filled with guitars. Cannizzaro has the role of E Street Band member 'Little Steven' Van Zandt in the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, 'Deliver Me From Nowhere.' 'There was never really a moment where he expressed any sort of frustration or impatience with me during a session,' said Cannizzaro, who has background playing keyboards but not guitar. 'If anything, he would express some excitement when you grasped something he was teaching. That put me at ease.' Saltzman also studied film of Van Zandt so he wasn't just teaching Cannizzaro guitar — he was showing specifics of how Van Zandt plays, the actor said. Beyond teaching, Saltzman's time is divided between studio work, playing in New York clubs accompanying different artists and Broadway — he's just about to begin 'Smash.' It's an eye-opening experience for him to later see his students on screen. That was particularly the case when he saw 'A Complete Unknown' and marveled at Chalamet's ability as an actor. All the more reason to watch the Oscars, and to take some pride in his own work. 'In my own humble way, I'm a small gear in that machinery,' he said. 'What is rewarding is knowing that in some small way I'm contributing to making a better film.'
