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Composer mashes up Beethoven and Kanye

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The symphony races into the incensed opening notes from the last development of Beethoven's String Group of four No. 14. A drum-set kicks in, offering the route to another tune. The violins are still in control. In any case, all of a sudden the topic isn't Beethoven, however, a symphonic interpretation of "Immediately," the grating beginning salvo of Kanye West's "Yeezus" collection. The group, standing close-up, more like in a stone show than a traditional corridor, gives the thumbs up. Welcome to "Beethoven," a melodic investigation that squashes up crafted by specialists two centuries separated who at first glance may seem to have little in like manner. Be that as it may, makers of "Beethoven," whose second version as of late occurred in Los Angeles, see likenesses between Ludwig van Beethoven and Kanye West. Regardless of whether in symphonic music or hip-bounce, both have been disputable figures in their day who tested tradition....

'Cloud Atlas' director to head Berlin film fest jury

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Tom Tykwer, the German executive behind "Cloud Chartbook" and "Fragrance" and the clique hit "Run Lola Run", will head the jury of one year from now's Berlin film celebration, coordinators said Thursday. Tykwer, 52, and his jury will choose the victor of the pined for the Brilliant Bear top prize at the February occasion, which positions with Cannes and Venice among Europe's best silver screen exhibits. "Tom Tykwer is one of the most elevated profiles German chiefs and has built up himself on the global stage as an incredible producer," celebration executive Calorie counter Kosslick said in an announcement. "His exceptional ability and creative trademark have been in plain view in an assortment of film sorts." Tykwer acted as a motion picture projectionist in Berlin before discharging in 1998 his global breakout hit, the imaginative three-stories-in-one spine-chiller "Run Lola Run". The achievement of that motion pictu...