Misplaced Pages

The Labyrinth (tour)

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.

The Labyrinth was the debut concert tour by British pop singer Leona Lewis . Beginning on 28 May 2010, it showcased songs from her debut album, Spirit (2007). and her second album, Echo (2009). Dates in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland were completed with Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi serving as the support act for the majority of dates.

#38961

56-596: The tour was announced on 12 November 2009, with the confirmation of dates in Ireland and United Kingdom. Lewis' record label apparently said that money was no object. Fashion designer Antonio Berardi designed Lewis's specially commissioned ethical wardrobe for the tour, costing £175,000. Gabriella Cilmi supported Lewis on the majority of the tour, with Hermione Hennesy supporting Lewis's Belfast dates and Alex Gardner supporting Lewis in Birmingham on 10 June. On 29 April 2010, it

112-491: A Moroder -ish "Love Me Cos You Want To". During her early twenties, she began to record her third album The Sting as her voice became raspier and developed a lower range, which allowed her to display her own signature sound. She discusses relationships that were doomed to fail on her the Sting album, which deals with her upset with career and relationship failures. The Water is described as "high-energy tracks that all exude

168-533: A Rihanna or Lady Gaga show. [...] A fairytale woodland scene festooned with lights served as the backdrop for a moderately pretty acoustic version of Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River". By this stage, one might have been forgiven for setting aside any idle hopes that Lewis might throw efficiency to the wind and truly lose herself in what she was singing. [...] She sang her biggest hit "Bleeding Love" in an outfit that seemed to have been inspired by Big Purple One from

224-637: A manager (Cassandra Gracey), writer/producers (Xenomania) and UK record label (Island) with the Sugababes , and supported former Sugababe Mutya Buena at the Jazz Cafe in London in 2007. She made her UK TV debut in December 2007 when she sang her single " Sweet About Me " on Later... with Jools Holland . The same month, Cilmi's song " Sanctuary " featured in the film St Trinian's and on its soundtrack . She recorded

280-523: A sic' , emerged in 1889, E. Belfort Bax 's work in The Ethics of Socialism being an early example. On occasion, sic has been misidentified as an acronym (and therefore sometimes misspelled with periods): s.i.c. is said to stand for "spelled/said in copy/context", "spelling is correct", "spelled incorrectly", and other such folk etymology phrases. These are all incorrect and are simply backronyms from sic . Use of sic greatly increased in

336-403: A flower field. Cilmi's third studio album, The Sting , was released on 4 November 2013 on her own UK-based imprint Sweetness Tunes, in association with Absolute Marketing & Distribution. " Symmetry " was released on 11 November as the album's second single. In April 2015, Cilmi announced that she would be performing with her brother Joseph under the name All Kings and Queens, and released

392-663: A heady mix of soul drenched folk and swing whilst offering crossover hints of pop and country" and a range from country to soul music. In 2008, " Sweet About Me " was released in Simlish (Sim speak) as part of The Sims 2 expansion pack Apartment Life's soundtrack. Cilmi is mentioned in Ed Sheeran 's song " You Need Me, I Don't Need You ". Her song "Sorry" is featured in the 2005 movie Hating Alison Ashley . Headline As supporting act Sic We are prepared, under appropriate circumstances, to provide information bearing on

448-476: A more sexual image, which prompted her to part ways with Island Records and her management team. She also told the Herald Sun that the lacklustre commercial reception of her second album, Ten , taught her not to compromise herself or her music: "It was an awakening for me to realise the position I am in to make the record that I want to make and just stand up for myself." On 22 January 2012, Cilmi explained how

504-478: A more throaty sound. In a review for Ten , Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian complimented her voice stating it as 'precociously blistering' and 'Her zest and powerful voice can't be faulted'. Take 40 commented further 'a voice that sounds like it fell from the heavens' further noting her abilities as a 'vocal powerhouse' and being a 'brilliant and unique vocal talent'. She describes her music as "Quite vulnerable and compromised". Her debut Lessons to Be Learned

560-407: A nod to Michael Jackson finally got the crowd on its feet and proved Leona's more than just a ballad singer. [...] And before belting out "Bleeding Love" she told her fans: "This is my first tour and my first night and I'm so glad I got to share it with you. This is a dream for me." Pete Paphides from The Times gave the tour three out of five stars, saying: "With a live show apparently inspired by

616-441: A parenthetical sentence only when used after a complete sentence, like so: ( Sic. ) Some guides, including The Chicago Manual of Style , recommend "quiet copy-editing " (unless where inappropriate or uncertain) instead of inserting a bracketed sic , such as by substituting in brackets the correct word in place of the incorrect word or by simply replacing an incorrect spelling with the correct one. Alternatively, to show both

SECTION 10

#1732884408039

672-428: A song from her album, "Vicious Love". It is played in a clip video where she sings with her band and walks around an Italian restaurant with sunglasses. Two days after the broadcast, she says: "This is an 'Acoustic-ish' version of a tune that will be on the new record, one that I love very much". The song has blues influences, contrasting the disco-inspired pop sound of Ten . Cilmi claims she felt pressured into adopting

728-437: A type of yodel into it. The song "Let Me Know" was described as the "Lessons to Be Learned-ish" song of the album. It also featured a new version of "Sweet About Me", with some disco/electronic style to show the change in her music. While producing the album, Cilmi worked with Greg Kurstin , The Invisible Men and Dallas Austin , as well as Xenomania . She made her debut in producing with the track "Love Me Coz", saying that it

784-529: Is an Australian pop singer and songwriter. A contralto , Cilmi is known for her distinctive raspy singing voice. Her debut album, Lessons to Be Learned , was released in March 2008, becoming a moderate international success. Cilmi won six ARIA Music Awards , including Single of the Year and Best Female Artist, in 2008. Her second studio album, Ten , was released in March 2010. Her third studio album, The Sting ,

840-403: Is most often inserted into quoted or reprinted material to indicate meticulous accuracy in reproducing the preceding text, despite appearances to the reader of an incorrect or unusual orthography ( spelling , punctuation , grammar, syntax, fact, logic, etc.). Several usage guides recommend that a bracketed sic be used primarily as an aid to the reader, not as an indicator of disagreement with

896-440: Is seen as having pop rock, jazz, blues and soul influences. Her voice is also seen as having a blend of Anastacia and Macy Gray elements. She experimented with "Eurovision disco and '50s jazz and 1950s sound" also on Lessons to Be Learned . Ten , her second album is her tribute to disco and EDM pop, highlighted by Invisible Girl discussing being someones "dirty little secret". She also had experimented with campy electro pop and

952-426: Is to inform the reader that any errors in a quotation did not arise from editorial errors in the transcription, but are intentionally reproduced as they appear in the source text being quoted; thus, sic is placed inside brackets to indicate it is not part of the quotation. Sic can also be used derisively to direct the reader's attention to the writer's spelling mistakes and erroneous logic, or to show disapproval of

1008-483: The Hackney Empire and it's given me a real taste for it. Over the last few years I've had some amazing experiences and sung in some really interesting places but it's going to be great to be able to perform all my own material on my very own tour. It's a dream come true." On 10 May 2010 a North American leg was announced in the form of 20 shared dates on Christina Aguilera 's Bionic Tour . However, on 25 May 2010, it

1064-471: The Jim Henson fantasy flick Labyrinth , to the slow beats of "Brave", Lewis wandered through a bevy of semi-naked men in horned helmets — her black veil and slightly troubled gaze calling to mind an outrageously lavish Scottish Widows commercial. [...] A sense of the truly unexpected probably wasn't what Lewis's fans had turned up for, less still the sexually charged theatricality that comes as standard at, say,

1120-468: The Quality Street tin." Bernadette McNulty from The Daily Telegraph gave the tour three out of five stars, saying "For her long-awaited debut tour, Leona Lewis was inspired by her favourite childhood film, Labyrinth. The 1986 fantasy adventure, starring David Bowie, provides rich pickings for the set designers, but it's the plotline that offers a glimpse into the mindset of the 2006 X-Factor winner –

1176-862: The Rod Laver Arena before the 2009 Australian Open men's final . Cilmi performed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in March 2009 for Sound Relief , a multi-venue rock music concert in support of relief for the Victorian bushfire crisis . The event was held simultaneously with a concert at the Sydney Cricket Ground . All the proceeds from the Melbourne Concert will go to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire relief. Cilmi made her US television debut in March 2009 and performed on

SECTION 20

#1732884408039

1232-668: The Rolling Stones ' song " Jumpin' Jack Flash " at the Lygon Street Festa, a community festival in Melbourne. At the age of 13, Cilmi travelled to the US and UK with Adrian Hannan and was offered four major US deals. She eventually signed a contract with Island Records UK. The tracks "Don't Tell Me" and "Sorry", co-written with Barbara and Adrian Hannan, appeared on the soundtrack of 2005 Australian film Hating Alison Ashley . Cilmi shared

1288-700: The UK Singles Chart that month and climbed to number six three months later, in June. It reached number seventeen on the Irish Singles Chart , and peaked at number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. The song was used in a worldwide advertising campaign for the deodorant Sure/Rexona. Cilmi's second UK single, "Save the Lies", was not as successful as "Sweet About Me", peaking at number thirty-three in

1344-620: The Moxafrica Festival. On 15 March, the video from her new single "Sweeter in History", premiered on her YouTube page. The video was shot in Italy, precisely in Cassino and Valvori, Lazio . In July 2013, Cilmi announced a new track called "The Sting", released on 2 September as the album's lead single. The artwork of the single was revealed on 15 July 2013, picturing Cilmi in black and white, in front of

1400-791: The Pyramid (main) stage at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2009. The following August, she won Grand Prix at Sopot International Song Festival , an international song contest in Poland. The lead single of Cilmi's Ten was " On a Mission ". It was released on 5 February 2010 in Australia and on 7 March 2010 in Europe. As soon as the song was broadcast on Australian radios, it reached number-one most added track to Australian radio in its second week of release, getting played 296 times. The song reached number 9 on

1456-470: The UK Singles Chart and number sixteen in Australia. The new album Ten was planned for 22 March 2010 and Cilmi said it would feature "lots of uptempo funk and disco-inspired numbers designed to make people groove", referring to " On a Mission ", " Hearts Don't Lie " and "Love Me Coz", as well as "some more sexy tracks" probably referring to "Superhot" and "Invisible Girl". The song "Boys" incorporated

1512-517: The UK leg of her 2010 The Labyrinth Tour . Popjustice named Ten as their fourth-best album of 2010. By October 2010, Cilmi had already begun work on her third studio album. She has been quoted as saying: "It's totally exciting because I am spending a bit more time with this record. I want to see what works. I really love Dolly Parton , roots music , Tricky and Enya , so anything could happen." On 20 January 2012, Cilmi released an acoustic version of

1568-900: The UK. In Australia, the second single from the album was " Don't Wanna Go to Bed Now ", which reached number twenty-eight. The subsequent single, "Sanctuary", was issued in November 2008 and failed to chart. From March to May 2008, Cilmi supported the Sugababes on their UK Change Tour . She opened for James Blunt on his June 2008 Australian tour, and participated in the October 2008 MTV Greece concert alongside R.E.M. and Kaiser Chiefs . Also in 2008, Cilmi won six ARIA Music Awards in Australia, taking Best Female Artist, Breakthrough Artist – Single ("Sweet About Me"), Breakthrough Artist – Album ( Lessons to Be Learned ), Best Pop Release ( Lessons to Be Learned ), Highest Selling Single ("Sweet About Me"), and Single of

1624-585: The Year ("Sweet About Me"). Cilmi covered the Connie Francis song "Warm This Winter", originally a minor hit for Francis in 1962 as " I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter ", for Co-operative 's Christmas 2008 advertising campaign; released as a single, it reached number twenty-two on the UK Singles Chart. In January 2009, Cilmi was nominated in the International Female category at the BRIT Awards and sang in

1680-656: The content or form of the material. In the English language, the Latin adverb sic is used as an adverb, and derivatively as a noun and as a verb. The adverb sic , meaning 'intentionally so written', first appeared in English c.  1856 . It is derived from the Latin adverb sīc , which means 'so', 'thus', 'in this manner'. According to the Oxford English Dictionary , the verbal form of sic , meaning 'to mark with

1736-614: The credibly [ sic ] and veracity of any such source. Irin Carmon quoting a law firm The Latin adverb sic ( / s ɪ k / ; thus , so , and in this manner ) inserted after a quotation indicates that the quoted matter has been transcribed or translated as found in the source text, including erroneous, archaic, or unusual spelling, punctuation , and grammar . Sic also applies to any surprising assertion, faulty reasoning, or other matter that might be interpreted as an error of transcription . The typical editorial usage of Sic

The Labyrinth (tour) - Misplaced Pages Continue

1792-453: The end of 2022, in Europe, UK and Australia. Touring with Delta Goodrem and The Corrs in 2025 Cilmi has a contralto vocal range and has been compared to Anastacia and Amy Winehouse for her vocal stylings during the initial stages of her career. Cilmi also discovered her sound was partly caused by a back problem, known as hollow back or lordosis , which affects the way in which she uses her diaphragm muscles when singing, producing

1848-572: The first three London Shows and Glasgow were sold out. Following the first concert in Sheffield, Sarah Crabtree from the Sheffield Star said: "Amidst a fairytale forest stage-set inspired by her favourite film The Labyrinth , she showcased the awesome talent that propelled her to stardom four years ago, and even pulled off some nifty dancing. Her incredible voice – when given free rein centre stage, pared back and powerful, emotive, sometimes haunting –

1904-494: The following example from Fred Rodell 's 1955 book Nine Men : [I]n 1951, it was the blessing bestowed on Judge Harold Medina 's prosecution [ sic ] of the eleven so-called 'top native Communists,' which blessing meant giving the Smith Act the judicial nod of constitutionality. Where sic follows the quotation, it takes brackets : [ sic ]. The word sic is often treated as a loanword that does not require italics, and

1960-627: The mid-20th century. For example, in United States state-court opinions before 1944, sic appeared 1,239 times in the Westlaw database; in those from 1945 to 1990, it appeared 69,168 times, over 55 times as many. Its use as a form of ridicule has been cited as a major factor in this increase. The immoderate use of sic has created some controversy, leading some editors, including bibliographical scholar Simon Nowell-Smith and literary critic Leon Edel , to speak out against it. The bracketed form [ sic ]

2016-423: The middle section of ballads gassed the arena like a dry-ice cloud of emotion. Dressed as a fairy-tale princess, her childlike innocence was affecting, and she can certainly convey a trembling, pining heart. [...] Just when it felt like we were permanently trapped in a maze of polished but stilted performances, a trapdoor opened, strobes flashed and Lewis emerged in strikingly symbolic high-waisted leggings. The effect

2072-547: The original and the suggested correction (as they often are in palaeography ), one may give the actual form, followed by recte , then the correct form, in brackets. The Latin adverb recte means rightly . An Iraqi battalion has consumed [ recte assumed] control of the former American military base, and our forces are now about 40 minutes outside the city. According to the Journal of Seventeenth-Century Music Style Sheet , there should be no punctuation, for example no colon, before

2128-648: The promotion of her first new single in six years by appearing on ITV News, London Live and BBC Radio London. The track made its debut on BBC Radio 2 . Cilmi took part in live sessions on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live. She appeared on the James Whale show on Talkradio on 12 August 2019. Cilmi released her EP, The Water on 1 November 2019. In an interview for the EP, Cilmi stated, "For this EP, I wanted to take things back to basics....When I went back and listened to my favourite records I realised there's no fancy production and

2184-481: The publicity for the album. The second single, " Hearts Don't Lie ", was released in June 2010 in the UK. The third single, " Defender ", was released in August 2010 accompanied by a B-side track, " Magic Carpet Ride ", but both singles failed to make impact on the charts. Cilmi's version of "Magic Carpet Ride" was featured over the closing credits of British film Soulboy . Cilmi supported English singer Leona Lewis on

2240-567: The single "Voodoo" in September 2015. In 2018, single "Push" was released. In June 2019, Cilmi posted a series of Instagram posts, explaining her desire to return to music and that she was in the process of completing new songs. On 1 July, Cilmi shared the first teaser for her new single titled "Ruins", which was released on 5 July 2019 with a music video released on 16 July 2019. Cilmi announced she would be playing her first solo gig since 2014 at St Pancras New Church in London. Cilmi kicked off

2296-450: The song "Vicious Love" was inspired. She states: "If you've ever experienced any type of 'Vicious Love' you will know that sometimes despite all the arrows pointing to a dead end there is just no way out, there is no way back. But then again don't all roads lead to dead ends? Guess we should just enjoy the ride..." In March 2013, Cilmi first performed "Sweet About Me", as well as two new songs "Come Wander With Me" and "Sweeter in History", at

The Labyrinth (tour) - Misplaced Pages Continue

2352-424: The songs weren't written sitting in front of a computer playing a loop back and forward....these were songs that were written prior to being recorded in the studio....We recorded the songs onto my mobile phone into a folder called 'Skeletons' until it was time to go into the studio." In 2020 she started Chillin' With Cilmi during the pandemic and she has plans to tour again and celebrated her streaming numbers at

2408-420: The source. Sic may show that an uncommon or archaic expression is reported faithfully, such as when quoting the U.S. Constitution : "The House of Representatives shall chuse [ sic ] their Speaker ..." However, several writing guidebooks discourage its use with regard to dialect, such as in cases of American and British English spelling differences . The appearance of a bracketed sic after

2464-533: The style manuals of New Zealand, Australian and British media outlets generally do not require italicisation. However, italicization is common in the United States, where authorities including APA Style insist upon it. Because sic is not an abbreviation, placing a full stop /period inside the brackets after the word sic is erroneous, although the California Style Manual suggests styling it as

2520-412: The teenage heroine escapes from a puppet-infested maze by declaring to her captor: "My will is as strong as yours, and my kingdom is as great ... you have no power over me!" [...] Her vocals were near inaudible on anything below her top range, yet the audience's proprietorial [ sic ] affections meant that they applauded her efforts but stayed glued to their seats. The inertia really set in when

2576-571: The theme to UK TV series Echo Beach , which aired in early 2008 on ITV1 ; it is a cover of " Echo Beach " by Martha and the Muffins . In February 2008, she supported the Parisian band Nouvelle Vague on their UK tour. Cilmi's first album, Lessons to Be Learned , was written and recorded with hit production team Xenomania and was released in March 2008 in the UK. Cilmi has been compared to Amy Winehouse . The first single, "Sweet About Me", debuted on

2632-440: The word analyse in a book review led Bryan A. Garner to comment, "all the quoter (or overzealous editor) [sic] demonstrated was ignorance of British usage". Occasionally a writer places [ sic ] after their own words, to indicate that the language has been chosen deliberately for special effect, especially where the writer's ironic meaning may otherwise be unclear. Bryan A. Garner dubbed this use of sic "ironic", providing

2688-413: Was announced on Lewis's official website that the tour would be called The Labyrinth. Speaking of the choice of title she said "I'm a big David Bowie fan and I loved the movie The Labyrinth growing up, it really has inspired me so much. I feel it kind of represents my life in a surreal way too, trying to find my way through a maze!" She then said of the show "I had such a fun night at my recent show at

2744-521: Was announced that Aguilera's tour had been delayed till 2011 due to the singer's film and album schedulings. It was since reported that Lewis's record label boss Simon Cowell was hoping to secure Lewis as special guest act for another artist in North America. Source: Teen Today According to Lewis's tour promoters (SJM Concerts, CAA and Modest! Management), dates in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham,

2800-455: Was at her brilliant best when the songs allowed her to do just that – to really sing, to deliver the lyrics clearly without too much backing, and to do so without distraction. She covered Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" beautifully, sitting quietly, almost a capella. And a funked-up, clubby segment including stonking dance track "Outta My Head", a cover of "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics, and

2856-472: Was breathtaking. Sheffield was the first night of 18 dates on her first ever arena tour and it would be understandable if the debutante was nervous as she appeared, looking every inch the British Beyonce, in a tight black dress, over-the-knee boots and hooded cloak, beneath a gothic ruin swirling in mist. [...] One of Leona's great vocal strengths has always been her ability to convey powerful emotion, and she

SECTION 50

#1732884408039

2912-497: Was fifteen, where she currently lives with her parents Paula and Joe (whose origins are in Calabria and Sicily , Italy) and her brother Joseph. At an early age, Cilmi developed an interest in a wide range of blues and rock music acts, including Nina Simone , Led Zeppelin , Janis Joplin , Sweet , T. Rex and Cat Stevens . She has also cited Suzi Quatro as a particular influence. Despite her natural aptitude and vocal talent, Cilmi

2968-510: Was released in November 2013. In November 2019, Cilmi released a six-track EP, The Water , which she called a taste of a yet-to-be-released studio album. Cilmi holds dual Australian-Italian citizenship. Gabriella Cilmi was born in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong to parents of Italian descent. She attended Sacred Heart Girls' College in Oakleigh . She moved to London with her family when she

3024-567: Was startling: she seized control of the music and the audience, ordering them to their feet as she imperiously motored through her final hits. This tantalising glimpse of Lewis's hidden power suggests that if she wants her to career to really have legs she should wear the trousers more often. Taken and adapted from The Labyrinth Official Tour Programme. Gabriella Cilmi Gabriella Lucia Cilmi ( / ˈ tʃ ɪ l m i / CHIL -mee ; Italian: [ˈtʃilmi] ; born 10 October 1991)

3080-451: Was the song she was most proud of due to the fact it was produced with her band. It bore an electropop sound in contrast to her first album, which had more of a pop/rock style. Ten was not as successful as Lessons to Be Learned , reaching number 17 in Australia and number 28 in the UK. In an interview, Cilmi explained that the sales were not her first concern; however, she expressed regret about posing topless for FHM magazine during

3136-435: Was told that she lacked the discipline necessary to pursue a singing career. Idolising Janis Joplin, during this time she sang with a band (Foucault) covering songs by Led Zeppelin, Jet , Silverchair and others. Cilmi recorded original songs with writer/producers Barbara and Adrian Hannan of The SongStore. In 2004, Cilmi captured the attention of Warner Music executive Michael Parisi while giving an impromptu rendition of

#38961