Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Translating songs: Callejeros 'Creo' (I believe)


Well, if you ever got to know the stupid guy that writes these blog posts you will possibly know that the ugly muppet loves translating songs, particularly the ones that are in Spanish to take them into English. I personally have it as a hobby and I can assure you that you may increase your English vocabulary and also your Spanish, it is too hard tho (probably because musicians 'smoke too much Mary Jane' and it leads them to write things that are beyond our grammatical capabilities) Anyhow, this song is called 'Creo' by Callejeros. Take a look.

(please, let me know if you find any sort of grammar mistake)

Callejeros "Creo" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd1FTZVxKNs


CALLEJEROS "I BELIEVE"

I believe that sadness is more beautiful

While you listen to a song,

I believe that I may mean just too much
With only a word,
But I don't believe in the stupid media,
Everything leads to your love and also to my pain

I believe it is better to die fighting than to live in chains
I believe that the wind brought me the smell of your cheek

I believe in my guitar,
I believe in the sun,
if it can heal my wounds

I believe in your voice

I believe in life, night and also in your soul
And don't believe in anything else,

I believe in your star,
the one I try to find in my dreams...

To carry on


I believe in the afternoons I spent playing football,
I believe that to educate is to combat
And silence is not my language

I believe in your smile, I believe in me if I can see you today,
And you tell me not to give up
I live for you

I believe in the rain when it changes the smell of my soil,
I believe in the sea at dawn when it cuddles the stones
I believe in the jasmines that God gave me one day

The ones that made me met you,

as a woman


I believe in life, night and also in your soul
And don't believe in anything else,
I believe in your star,
the one I try to find in my dreams...

To carry on

I believe in life, night and also in your soul
And don't believe in anything else

I believe in your star, the one I try to find in my dreams...
To carry on


Maine (se reservan todos los derechos de la traduccion xD)

Friday, 8 July 2011

The Michael Mcintyre's Comedy Roadshow


Michael Macintyre is an English comedian. He is well famous around the U.K. He performs live shows such as "Live at the Apollo" which is an incredible show that I recommend, particularly for those Brit humour lovers. He also appeared in many BBC broadcasts such as "Does the Team Think? (BBC Radio 2), The Jon Richardson Show (BBC 6 Music) and The Chris Moyles Show (BBC Radio 1)."

Personally, I couldn't understand most of his jokes at first, but then, surprisingly, I started getting all that he was saying. It is a good way to practise your listening skills and also to learn new words (I've learnt LOADS of English expressions and ways of saying things!)

The comedy roadshow consists in many British comedians (sometimes with some Irish or American comedians too) led by Michael Mcintyre in a performance of around 45 minutes to an hour. The event is generally performed in the most famous theatres of the cities they go. Next year, he will perform shows at the M.E.N Arena in Manchester, the O2 Arena in London, the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham and many many others.

The reason why I've post this is because they speak incredibly fast and because they're not only from England. Unlike in the BBC, where you find the best British English in my opinion, the comedy roadshow includes people from all over Britain and Ireland. Not only are you going to see somebody from Manchester or Newcastle but also you're going to see many Irish or Scottish comedians, with a completely and unintelligible different accent from the one you are used to. Everybody in the same performance, changing accents, playing with words and cultural meanings, this is just AWESOME.

Here is one of the best shows in my opinion. Pay particular attention to a guy called Jason Manford, a Mancunian stand-up comedian. You'll definitely R.O.F.L ((roll on floor laughing))

Ohthankyouverymuch rate: 9+

Michael McIntyre Comedy Roadshow - Manchester - In HD


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK6Ij_lK-Qo