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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Yusuf/Cat Stevens announces book tour, Beacon Theatre show. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. All aboard the 'Peace Train.' Yusuf/Cat Stevens just announced he's embarking on his first North American tour since 2016. This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is promoting the release of his forthcoming memoir 'Cat on the Road to Findout,' due out in the U.S. and Canada on Oct. 7. Advertisement Midway through the North American leg of the run, the 76-year-old singer-songwriter will make one New York City stop although that could change due to high demand. As of now, his lone Big Apple gig is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Beacon Theatre. At all gigs, Yusuf will engage in 'in-depth conversations' about the book and perform 'select unplugged performances of songs.' While we don't know exactly what that entails, our team looked into his archives on Set List FM and found he played fan favorites like 'The Wind,' 'Moonshadow,' 'The First Cut Is The Deepest,' 'Wild World,' 'If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out' and many more at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival. Advertisement The autobiography tracks Yusuf/Stevens' artistic career from his beginnings in the '60s to his '70s ubiquity while touching on his 1975 near-drowning that influenced his religious conversion to Islam and name change to Yusuf Islam and subsequent return to the industry in the '90s. 'Having passed through the exhaustingly complex maze of everyday material life, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition, and artistic achievements, I think I've got a few things to share,' Stevens shared in a press release. 'Keeping an open mind was part of the nature I instinctively maintained as a creative songwriter. Nothing was off-bounds. Music was a way of discovering my purpose within the universe. I just kept on exploring, reading, and learning more, ignoring myths and warnings and crossing dangerous-looking bridges into the vast ranges of philosophies and through the veils of the spiritual unknown. Now I have written a book which explains what I've learned and the stories along the way. That doesn't make me a teacher, but more of a potential specimen for those who are searching and pursuing happiness on all sides of the divide. Believe me, folks, it's out there!' Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming North American Yusuf/Cat Stevens shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Cat on the Road to Findout Tour' is Friday, May 23. Advertisement Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Yusuf/Cat Stevens tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Yusuf/Cat Stevens set list Advertisement As noted above, Yusuf/Stevens performed at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival. According to Set List FM, here's what he took to the stage including a pair of exciting covers. '01.) 'The Wind' 02.) 'Moonshadow' 03.) 'I Love My Dog / Here Comes My Baby' 04.) 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' 05.) 'Matthew & Son' 06.) 'Where Do the Children Play?' 07.) 'Oh Very Young' 08.) 'Hard Headed Woman' 09.) 'Sitting' 10.) 'Tea for the Tillerman' 11.) '(Remember the Days of the) Old Schoolyard' 12.) 'If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out' 13.) 'Morning Has Broken' 14.) 'Take the World Apart' 15.) 'Here Comes the Sun' (The Beatles cover) 16.) 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' (Nina Simone cover) 17.) 'Highness' 18.) 'Peace Train' 19.) 'Pagan Run' 20.) 'Wild World' 21.) 'Father and Son' Yusuf/Cat Stevens new music In June 2023, Yusuf/Stevens released his 17th studio album 'King of a Land.' Amazingly, more than 50 years removed from his heyday, the gifted vocalist sounds just as powerful and lilting he did on 1970's seminal 'Tea for the Tillerman' and 1972's 'Catch Bull At Four.' The major difference is the production value; Yusuf/Stevens trades in stripped-down, sparse arrangements for fleshed-out, polished studio instrumentations. As a result, some tracks are majestic like the plaintive album opener 'Train on a Hill' and stirring title track 'King of a Land.' Goofy rockers like 'Pagan Run' and 'All Nights, All Days' seem out of character for the sensitive, serious star but are a welcome respite. All that being said, the obvious highlights here are the two tunes that sound most like something Yusuf/Stevens would have recorded in 1971. They are the modest 'Son of Mary' and singalong jingle jangle 'Take The World Apart' that sounds like a Paul Simon outtake. Both are wonderful and worth adding to your classic rock playlist. Want to listen for yourself? You can find 'King of a Land' here. '70s icons on tour in 2025 Advertisement Many of the most gifted singer-songwriters from over a half century ago are still giving their all on the stage. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Paul Simon • Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band Advertisement • Stevie Nicks • Neil Young • Al Stewart Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. 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Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to make and play the Best Acrobat Build in Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered
(Image Via Virtuous and Bethesda Game Studios) The Acrobat Build in the Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered turns the players into the nimble Shadow, blending precision, Agility, and Stealth . The playstyle avoids direct clashes and relies on daggers for the silent kills and bows for the ranged strikes. It is perfect for players who want to evade detection, scale rooftops, and strike unseen. Here is the guide breaking down how to have the best Acrobat build and play with it in Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered . How to make the best Acrobat Build in Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered? The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Official Trailer To create the ultimate Acrobat, select the class during the creation of the character. Choose the Bosmer (Wood Elf) race and give priority to Agility and Speed. While Agility offers bow damage and evasion, Speed helps with jumping height and movement. The race will come with +10 Sneak and Marksman bonuses, making it perfectly ideal for the Stealth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo Ensure to equip the build with lightweight weapons like bows and daggers. Focus on the Light Armor to stay mobile. Also, use the right birthsign that offers the chance to escape the tight spots or set up the ambushes. Best Birthsign and specialization Choose Shadow birthsign. It will grant Moonshadow the 60-second invisibility spell that can be used once daily. It makes Acrobat repositioning during the fights easier. It also allows one to bypass enemies and flee danger when needed. Give priority to specializing in Stealth as it enhances Marksman, Acrobatics, and Sneak, allowing faster skill progression. Stealth even ensures that the Acrobat remains undetected while pickpocketing and sniping foes. Additionally, do not forget the Light Armor, as they help with mobility without sacrificing the defense. Essential skills for the Acrobat Just like any other build, here, too, the focus must remain on major and minor skills. Major Skills Acrobatics- helps with higher jumps, reduces fall damage, and even attack mid-air. Sneak- lets you have silent movement and gives backstab bonuses. It is quite critical to avoid detection and for ambushes. Marksman- gives a boost to the bow damage for the lethal ranged attacks. Blade- it enhances dagger efficiency for quicker Stealth kills. Minor skills Illusion- allows casting the Invisibility or Paralyze to control fights. Light Armor- remain protected without sacrificing speed. Security- pick the locks to access the hidden loot. Best weapons and armor for Acrobat Weapons like the Daedric Bow and Daedric Dagger are the best weapons for the build. While Daedric Bow offers the highest base damage for sniping, Daedric Dagger is lightweight and deadlier for silent takedowns. When Daedric Bow is paired with Daedric Arrows, there is a max impact. For the Armor, choose Glass Armor and Leather Armor. The Glass Armor is a top-tier light Armor with strong mobility and defense. Leather Armor, on the other hand, is helpful in the early game as it's affordable and stealth-friendly. Factions and leveling strategy choices for Acrobat The Thieves Guild faction is perfect for honing Sneak, Marksman, and Security. The quests further reward the gear with the Gray Cowl for enhanced Stealth. Ensure to avoid heavy combat factions, like the Fighters Guild. Additionally, join it early as the quests offer access to the fences for selling the stolen goods. For better levelling and progression, follow the tips that are mentioned below. Sneak up everywhere. Ensure to crouch-walk in the dungeons for level Sneak passively. Spam jumping will boost Acrobatics by leaping across the terrain. Use the bows quite often to engage with the enemies from afar. It will level Marksman. Join early, as the Thieves Guild quests come with skill trainers and loot. Avoid overencumbrance and make sure to stick to the light armor and daggers to maintain your speed. When getting forced into combat, open with the bow shot to weaken the enemies from afar. Tips to play Acrobat effectively Use the Acrobatics to stay high on the rooftops or the cliffs for safe sniping. Strike using the bow and then vanish using the Shadow's invisibility. Upgrade the daggers by enchanting them with Damage Health or Paralyze for the deadlier Stealth kills. Avoid the magic users. The weaker magic resistance makes the spellcasters dangerous for Acrobat. So, make sure to take them out first. Practice security on the easier locks to build your skill without breaking the picks. Jump away for resetting the fight. The high Acrobatics will let you evade easily. Switch to the dagger for quicker and more lethal strikes. Use Invisibility (Shadow Birthsign) and Chameleon (illusion magic) spells. As the Acrobats are reliant on mobility, avoid the heavy gear. Choose light Armor and a minimal encumbrance. The Acrobat Build will transform Cyrodiil into the playground of Stealth and verticality. With Bosmer's Agility, the invisibility of Shadow, and the resources of Thieves Guild, you will be able to dominate without getting seen. Focus on the hit-and-run tactics, master the art of evasion, and upgrade the gear. Whether you are leaping across the rooftops or picking off your foes from shadows, the build gives an unconventional and thrilling way to conquer Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered. Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . 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Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jann Arden planned to make a 1970s-flavoured covers album; her label had other ideas
TORONTO — Jann Arden's nostalgia trip faced a major detour partway through making "Mixtape," her new album of 1990s pop covers. When the Calgary-based singer-songwriter first set out to record a throwback project with producing partner Russell Bloom, the two imagined her taking on classic songs from further back in the zeitgeist than three decades ago. They saw it as a 1970s rock-inspired affair featuring her spins on Blondie's 'Call Me,' Cat Stevens' 'Moonshadow' and Blue Öyster Cult's '(Don't Fear) the Reaper.' All those songs were recorded, but none appear on the final project. Instead, Arden's 16th studio album looks quite different than her original idea. It mainly features '90s tracks that were climbing the global music charts at the same time that Arden's breakout singles "Insensitive" and "Good Mother" were all over the radio. Staying open to creative compromise has served the oft-self-deprecating, eight-time Juno winner well over the years as she's expanded her brand outside of music. Her career has spanned work as a TV personality, novelist, podcast host, and the star of her own CTV sitcom. "I'm not Margaret Atwood, and I'm not Maria Callas,' she said pointing to the acclaimed Canadian novelist and the legendary soprano who was recently portrayed in a biopic by Angelina Jolie. "I'm just this artist that floats in the atmosphere.' That perspective might help explain why Arden was willing to reshape "Mixtape" partway through its creation. 'We were well on our way to making this nutty, I don't know what it was, more '70s and '80s album,' Arden explained in a call from her home. 'And when I got it to the label, they liked where I was going.' Except Arden says the leaders at Universal Music Canada were stuck on how to market a throwback of half-century-old songs in a contemporary landscape. 'How do we sell this? And what is it?' she remembers them asking her. They suggested Arden wade into the '90s, a fruitful period for pop music that would be catnip to Arden's fans. After giving it some thought, she saw their point. 'From a marketing point of view, it really did make sense,' she said. And so she began working on the revised album, which is arguably an even nuttier execution than her initial concept. It draws on songs that wouldn't instantly bring to mind Arden's syllabically pronounced singing style, and which carry a certain cool factor the singer never really courted herself. However, Arden said she felt a connection to many of the songs before she recorded them. She remembers some of the hits existing in her orbit around the time her 1994 album "Living Under June" found its audience, and confesses she sometimes wondered if her own music compared. "There was a lot of envy on my part," she said. "And I remember having impostor syndrome a little bit. Like, what am I doing here? And do I belong with all these people?" Arden doesn't seem to carry the same anxieties she did back then. She's figured out her place in the Canadian entertainment industry — she doesn't consider herself a celebrity and humbly remarks she's "not really relevant" in the grander scheme of things. "I mean these things earnestly," she said. "I know what my place is in the world because I live it every day — and it's making stuff. I just like to make stuff." "Mixtape" is an assemblage of that perspective; a collection of random '90s moments with a light Arden touch. Her version of Seal's "Crazy" sees Arden trade his smooth funkiness for a more haunting tone that begins when her voice emerges from a fog of swirling guitars. Her take on Des'ree's 'You Gotta Be' strips out the English singer's soulful purr for Arden's more instructive delivery. A swing at TLC's "Waterfalls" goes heavy on a psychedelic synth vibe in a way that sounds closest to Arden's original vision for the album. She also slips in a few tracks recorded before the concept changed, such as Don Henley's 1984 hit 'Boys of Summer' and Simon and Garfunkel's late '60s classic "The Boxer." A cover of Sia's 2004 single "Breathe Me" helps earn the album's slipshod title. "There's a sense of comfort that I hope people derive from it," she said. "It's very nostalgic." Absent are any renditions of songs originally performed by Canadians, which Arden says wasn't intentional. She said she briefly considered tackling Sarah McLachlan's 'Building a Mystery' before concluding that she would've been out of her mind to mount such an ambitious effort. Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn" was also on the table at one point and she flirted with bringing a female perspective to Tom Petty's 1994 hit 'You Don't Know How It Feels.' While none of those were committed to tape, Arden wonders if there's still a life for the handful that were. "I don't know what I'm going to do with the stuff we recorded, but it's all so cool," she said. "You'll never hear a more wacky version of '(Don't Fear) the Reaper.'" This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 19, 2025. David Friend, The Canadian Press
