Country, or, in the popular music, Country - is the music of the American heartland. Traces Country traced in the first wave of British settlers, who in turn borrowed the foundation of the music of the Celts. String instruments, necessarily violin-Fiddle and recitative on the beauties of his native land, personal courage and unrequited love - that was set by the tools and classic Country-music. This musical tradition has survived in the closed rural communities, but once on American soil, a distinctively dance "accent." By the early twentieth century "rock music" - so called first Country in America - divided: some artists relied on a small string orchestra (later this direction took shape as bluegrass), while others have opted for a dedicated vocal, which played a significant role gospelz elements. However, as technology began to record in the Country clearly present topics specific to popular music. By Thirty American Center Country moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a weekly broadcast program on Country-music. Since then, it seems, should be to count endless battle for "truth" style, which launched traditionalists and advocates of a more modern interpretations. In the late thirties Ekaff Roy and his supporters began to manifest Country, similar in sound to the stage: in the orchestra size big band soloist singer, but he sang Country. Representatives of the other branch settled in Texas - they included works Country elements of blues, jazz and even polka. Such performers were called "Swing Countrymenami." In the forties and fifties in the Country was allowed improvisation, and this became known as Country Country-and-western. But, despite the influence of blues and jazz, in a very long time Country were banned drums. Now considered a classic Country called hunks-tonk - in the fifties and sixties model created this branch Country Hank Williams, George Jones, Loretta Lynn and Merle Heggerd, though I must say that at that time was regarded as a hybrid of a similar deadly for Country. In the sixties, when artists such as rockabilly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash returned to their Country-roots, young rock band led by Bob Dylan discovered the music and brought her room, where before only one traditional sounding rock. At that time, hard not to notice the criticism of the new Country-musicians such as Chris Christopherson, and equally despised by veteran Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings began to form alliances with rock performers, thus forging a new, longer neshvillovsky sound. Later Country, which played rock musicians, and modern-Country, which played Country-musicians, in fact, merged and became indistinguishable. However, despite the numerous borrowings from rock and jazz, despite the rapid development of new technologies recording mainstream Country-music is still there, although many call it difficult.
Добро в Лос-Анджелес,так же называемый просто ЛА. Это второй по величине город Америки. ЛА знаменит одним из своих пригородов -- Голливудом -- столицей мирового кинематографа. Здесь располагаются самые большие и успешные фильм-студии: Disney, Universal, Fox, Warner Bros, Paramount, Columbia, MGM. Это фабрики звёзд. Многие знаменитости сквозь ворота этих студий. Знаменитости в ЛА не только работают,но и живут здесь и за пределами города. Большинство звёздных домов расположено в Беверли Хиллз,соседнем районе. Это то место,где звёзды могут быть в безопасности: полиция Беверли-Хиллз готова явится на вызов за пару секунд. Если и есть город красивее и гламурнее Беверли-Хиллз,то это Малибу,известный своим прекрасным пляжем. Здесь знаменитости могут наслаждаться океаном из окон своих многомиллионных домов. Адреса звёзд -- отнюдь не тайна,любой может проехать мимо их дома,но вы вряд ли сможете разглядеть звезду из окна авто или туристического автобуса. Однако на улице Родео-Драйв в Беверли-Хиллз,где располагаются дорогие бутики, вам может улыбнуться удача. Джулия Робертс или Барбара Стрейзанд могут пойти за покупками именно сюда. Удачи попытать можно на Голливудском бульваре с его знаменитыми кинотеатрами: китайским,египетским,"Долби" на 3300 мест,где проходит церемония Оскар. Каждый год,обычно в феврале,знаменитости прибывают сюда на главное событие шоу-бизнеса: церемонию "Оскар". Церемония представляет собой вручение премий за лучшие успехи в мире кинематографа. Вы будете удивлены,но "красная дорожка",ведущая к кинотеатру,представляет собой большой торговый центр под названием Hollywood and Highland,полный магазинов и ресторанов. Это место привлекает множество туристов,предполагающих,что режиссёры вроде Стивена Спилберга или Квентина Тарантино заскочат на чашечку кофе перед Оскаром. Но это маловероятно,ведь в день церемонии все магазины закрыты,а людям вход воспрещён. Но вы несомненно увидите свою любимую звезду,если будете стоять в толпе,ждущей за пределами бархатных верёвок. Если вы пропустили Оскар,то вряд ли увидите знаменитостей в обычный день; но не спешите покидать Голливудский бульвар. Взгляните вниз,и вы увидите бронзовые звёзды,вделанные в тротуар. Приглядитесь,и вы сможете прочитать имена тех,кто сделал Голливуд знаменитым: режиссёры,продюсеры,операторы,актёры и актрисы,музыканты. Это Аллея Славы -- самый необычный памятник таланту и успеху. Традиция зародилась в конце 1950-х годов,и сейчас на Аллее Славы стоят имена более 2500 звёзд. Каждый год свои звёзды получают 20 новых знаменитостей,но эти звёзды не дешевы. Установка и уход за ней стоит порядка сорока тысяч долларов. Если не глядеть вниз,Голливудский бульвар похож на обычную улицу. Здесь нет архитектурных шедевров,она не слишком чиста и полна маленьких сувенирных магазинчиков. По вечерам подростки часто приходят сюда петь или танцевать. Они не обращают внимания на туристов и звёзды.
Welcome to Los Angeles, also called LA. It's the second largest American city. LA is famous for one of its suburbs, Hollywood, which is the capital of world movie production. A lot of famous stars have been through the gates of these studios. Most celebrities' homes are in Beverly Hills, an area near^A. If there is one city that is even more beautiful and glamorous than Beverly Hills, it's Malibu, known for its beautiful beach. Here celebrities can look at the ocean from the windows of their multi-million-dollar homes. You are unlikely to spot a star from the window of your car or a tourist bus. You may have more luck on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills where the expensive shops are. Or try Hollywood Boulevard, with its world-famous movie theaters like Mann's Chinese Theater, the Egyptian Theater and the 3,300-seat Kodak Theater, where the Oscars take place. Every year, usually in February, celebrities are sure to come for the most important event in show biz: Oscar Night. You'll be surprised to find out that the "red carpet" area that leads to the Kodak Theatre is actually a huge shopping mall called Hollywood and Highland, which is full of shops and restaurants. If you missed the Oscars, you're unlikely to see any celebrities on an ordinary day, but don't leave Hollywood Boulevard in a hurry. Look down at your feet and you'll see bronze stars set in the sidewalk. Look closer and you'll be able to read the names of the people who made Hollywood famous: film directors, producers, camera operators, actors and actresses, and musicians. It's the Walk of Fame, the most unusual monument to talent and success in the world. The tradition started in the late 1950s and now there are more than 2,500 stars in the sidewalk. If you don't look down, Hollywood Boulevard looks like an ordinary street. There are no architectural masterpieces, it's not very clean and it's full of little souvenir shops.
Country, or, in the popular music, Country - is the music of the American heartland. Traces Country traced in the first wave of British settlers, who in turn borrowed the foundation of the music of the Celts. String instruments, necessarily violin-Fiddle and recitative on the beauties of his native land, personal courage and unrequited love - that was set by the tools and classic Country-music. This musical tradition has survived in the closed rural communities, but once on American soil, a distinctively dance "accent." By the early twentieth century "rock music" - so called first Country in America - divided: some artists relied on a small string orchestra (later this direction took shape as bluegrass), while others have opted for a dedicated vocal, which played a significant role gospelz elements. However, as technology began to record in the Country clearly present topics specific to popular music. By Thirty American Center Country moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a weekly broadcast program on Country-music. Since then, it seems, should be to count endless battle for "truth" style, which launched traditionalists and advocates of a more modern interpretations. In the late thirties Ekaff Roy and his supporters began to manifest Country, similar in sound to the stage: in the orchestra size big band soloist singer, but he sang Country. Representatives of the other branch settled in Texas - they included works Country elements of blues, jazz and even polka. Such performers were called "Swing Countrymenami." In the forties and fifties in the Country was allowed improvisation, and this became known as Country Country-and-western. But, despite the influence of blues and jazz, in a very long time Country were banned drums. Now considered a classic Country called hunks-tonk - in the fifties and sixties model created this branch Country Hank Williams, George Jones, Loretta Lynn and Merle Heggerd, though I must say that at that time was regarded as a hybrid of a similar deadly for Country. In the sixties, when artists such as rockabilly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash returned to their Country-roots, young rock band led by Bob Dylan discovered the music and brought her room, where before only one traditional sounding rock. At that time, hard not to notice the criticism of the new Country-musicians such as Chris Christopherson, and equally despised by veteran Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings began to form alliances with rock performers, thus forging a new, longer neshvillovsky sound. Later Country, which played rock musicians, and modern-Country, which played Country-musicians, in fact, merged and became indistinguishable. However, despite the numerous borrowings from rock and jazz, despite the rapid development of new technologies recording mainstream Country-music is still there, although many call it difficult.