Amy Jade Winehouse, our british singer.
Who doesn’t remember this incredible voice and rising star?
23rd of July, 2011 : the fatidic date that marks the end of the diva’s life will be remembered by every blues lover.
Today, Decor and Style tributes Amy.
Born in 14 September 1983, this talented woman singer-songwriter was known for her deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul(sometimes labelled as blue-eyed soul), rhythm and blues, jazz and reggae.
After toying around with her brother Alex’s guitar, Winehouse bought her own when she was 14 and began writing music a year later.
Winehouse’s debut album, Frank, was released on 20 October 2003. Produced mainly by Salaam Remi, many songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, Winehouse co-wrote every song. The album received positive reviews with compliments over the “cool, critical gaze” in its lyrics and brought comparisons of her voice to Sarah Vaughan,Macy Gray and others.
The album entered the upper levels of the UK album chart in 2004 when it was nominated for BRIT Awards in the categories of “British Female Solo Artist” and “British Urban Act”. It went on to achieve platinum sales. Later in 2004, she and Remi won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song, for their first single together, “Stronger Than Me”. The album was also shortlisted for the 2004 Mercury Music Prize. In the same year she performed at the Glastonbury Festival – Jazzworld, the V Festival and the Montreal International Jazz Festival (7 July 2004, at the Club Soda).
Famous songs:
“Rehab”
“Valerie” with Mark Ronson
“Back To Black”
“Stronger Than Me”
“You Know I’m No Good”
“Tears Dry On Their Own”
“In My Bed”
“Just Friends”
“Me and Mr. Jones”
Facing the world’s sadness due to this incredible loss,DelightFULL a lighting brand inspired in 40′s, 50’s, 60’s and blues legacy decided to pay homage to the eternal blues singer and composer. Already called as a phenomenon of the reinvention of revivalism, Amy floor and table versions came to eternize Amy’s voice.
The iconic fixtures have broken the frontiers between music and design. “Rehab” isn’t anymore a song in the past:it is an eternal tribute hidden in the golden glow of Amy’s revival. “It is a tribute to the great British singer and songwriter”,defines Diogo Carvalho, the head designer.
Amy is an elegant piece, with personality, outlined by detail,surrounded by the black of her hair and of her golden voice.The table version allows the diffuser to turn and regulate the light position. Everytime you enlight your space with Amy Floor or Table you will hear the Amy Winehouse’s voice.
After years of abusing drugs, then alcohol, Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning on 23 July 2011. Her album Back to Black posthumously became the UK’s best-selling album of the 21st century, at that point. In 2012, Winehouse was ranked 26th on VH1′s 100 Greatest Women In Music.The BBC has called her “the pre-eminent vocal talent of her generation”.
Isn’t it true?
For your own tribute play all the songs of this amazing singer. I’m doing that.