Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born July 22, 1973) is an American-Canadiansinger-songwriter and composer. He has recorded seven albums of original music and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks. He has also written a classical opera and set Shakespeare sonnets to music for a theater piece by Robert Wilson.
Life and career
Early years
Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck, New York, to folk singers Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III. His parents divorced when he was three, and he lived with his mother in Montreal for most of his youth. Wainwright has dual US and Canadian citizenship. He attended high school at the Millbrook School in New York (which would later inspire his song "Millbrook"), and later briefly studied piano at McGill in Montreal. He began playing the piano at age six, and started touring at age 13 with "The McGarrigle Sisters and Family", a folk group featuring Rufus, his sister Martha, his mother Kate, and aunt Anna. His song "I'm a-Runnin'", which he performed in the film Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller at the age of 14, earned him a nomination for a 1989Genie Award for Best Original Song. He was nominated for a 1990Juno Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year.
Wainwright was signed to the DreamWorks label in 1996 after Waronker heard the demo tape he recorded with Marchand. Over the course of two years, Wainwright and Brion recorded 56 songs on 62 rolls of tape at a cost that exceeded $700,000, which was then narrowed down to twelve tracks for the album. No singles were released from Rufus Wainwright, though Sophie Muller directed the music video for "April Fools", which featured Wainwright in Los Angeles attempting to prevent the deaths of operaheroines. To support the album, Wainwright toured throughout the United States and Canada following its release.
Kristian Hoffman is an American musician. His sister is the writer Nina Kiriki Hoffman.
Biography and career
Kristian Hoffman came into public consciousness as the best friend of Lance Loud in the PBS series "An American Family."
During the mid 1970s, Hoffman emerged as songwriter and keyboardist for New York City based band Mumps, and was also an active figure in the No Wave, performing alongside the likes of Lydia Lunch and the Contortions, and playing keys and singing on the James White and the Blacks LP Off White. As a member of Bleaker St. Incident, with Ann Magnuson and Robert Mache, he spearheaded the "anti-folk" movement. Concurrently he was in the lounge rock band The Swinging Madisons, and was the original musical director for Klaus Nomi, writing many of Nomi's best known songs.
Hoffman later played in Kid Congo Powers' group Congo Norvell. By the 1990s, Hoffman was performing regularly as a solo artist; in 1993, he issued his debut I Don't Love My Guru Anymore, followed four years later by Earthquake Weather. For the remainder of the decade, Hoffman worked with Dave Davies and El Vez on various projects and also served as music director for Ann Magnuson and Rufus Wainwright. In 2002, he and producer Earle Mankey crafted a third album of duets, &.
Rufus Wainwright - Across The Universe (Official Music Video)
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published: 07 Oct 2009
Rufus and Martha Wainwright: Justice Delivers Its Death | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Musical guests Rufus and Martha Wainwright perform "Justice Delivers Its Death" for The Tonight Show.
JUSTICE DELIVERS ITS DEATH
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Rufus Wainwright - Hallelujah (Live At The Fillmore)
Music video by Rufus Wainwright performing Hallelujah. (C) 2004 Geffen Records
published: 08 Oct 2009
Rufus Wainwright - Going To A Town (Official Music Video)
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published: 20 Dec 2009
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Rufus Wainwright - Sword of Damocles (Official Music Video)
SWORD OF DAMOCLES
by Rufus Wainwright
Featuring Darren Criss
Directed by Andrew Ondrejcak
Wardrobe by Vivienne Westwood
Executive Producer Dana Guerin
At a lavish banquet, King Dionysius is confronted by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king’s splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. The smug, inexperienced commoner becomes the king. But his joy is short-lived.
He quickly realizes that being king isn’t all crowns and cheeseburgers. With great power comes great responsibility.
“Sword of Damocles” is my artistic response to what I see currently transpiring within the American government and how its collapse is affecting every aspect of existence for us all. With the Midterm Elections around the corner, it’s important for everyone to ...
published: 31 Oct 2018
Rufus Wainwright - Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk (Official Music Video)
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published: 14 Jul 2023
Hallelujah
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Hallelujah · Rufus Wainwright
Shrek
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Patrick Leonard
Associated Performer, Vocals: Rufus Wainwright
Composer Lyricist: Leonard Cohen
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published: 30 Oct 2018
The Loneliest Time - Carly Rae Jepsen | All Things Go 2023 Day 1
Carly Rae Jepsen performs "The Loneliest Time" on the first day of the All Things Go Music Festival!
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The Loneliest Time
published: 28 Dec 2023
Rufus Wainwright - April Fools (Official Music Video)
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Musical guests Rufus and Martha Wainwright perform "Justice Delivers Its Death" for The Tonight Show.
JUSTICE DELIVERS ITS DEATH
Written by Sufjan Stevens
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Musical guests Rufus and Martha Wainwright perform "Justice Delivers Its Death" for The Tonight Show.
JUSTICE DELIVERS ITS DEATH
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Musical guests Rufus and Martha Wainwright perform "Justice Delivers Its Death" for The Tonight Show.
JUSTICE DELIVERS ITS DEATH
Written by Sufjan Stevens
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All rights administered by BMG Rights Management
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SWORD OF DAMOCLES
by Rufus Wainwright
Featuring Darren Criss
Directed by Andrew Ondrejcak
Wardrobe by Vivienne Westwood
Executive Producer Dana Guerin
At a lav...
SWORD OF DAMOCLES
by Rufus Wainwright
Featuring Darren Criss
Directed by Andrew Ondrejcak
Wardrobe by Vivienne Westwood
Executive Producer Dana Guerin
At a lavish banquet, King Dionysius is confronted by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king’s splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. The smug, inexperienced commoner becomes the king. But his joy is short-lived.
He quickly realizes that being king isn’t all crowns and cheeseburgers. With great power comes great responsibility.
“Sword of Damocles” is my artistic response to what I see currently transpiring within the American government and how its collapse is affecting every aspect of existence for us all. With the Midterm Elections around the corner, it’s important for everyone to take a stand and contribute in some way – whether it’s bringing awareness to issues in your community, protesting/demonstrating, watching the news to formulate your own opinions, creating, yelling – it’s all hands on deck.
The famed, ancient expression “Sword of Damocles” is a parable of impending doom of and to those in positions of power. This timeless tale points out the hard fact that with great power, comes great responsibility, and for all concerned, great danger. VOTE.
A portion of proceeds will benefit Swing Left organization
Listen on your favorite streaming platform http://smarturl.it/RufusSwordOfDamocles
LYRICS:
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
To the authorities
We have been given
The same fortune cookies
You and I have
All of our progenies
Raise kindness
Above all else
Avoid the books of
Hatred behind the shelves
I will caress your
Caress your curly hair
With affection
Many a good reason to cut off your head
Then and then
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
I’m begging
You on my knees
There is no reason
To hide it from the sun
I am a tyrant
Trust me, you are not the one and only
And trust me, you are not the one and only
And trust me, you are not the one and only
Lonely person
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
Cut the thread
Why don’t you please
SWORD OF DAMOCLES
by Rufus Wainwright
Featuring Darren Criss
Directed by Andrew Ondrejcak
Wardrobe by Vivienne Westwood
Executive Producer Dana Guerin
At a lavish banquet, King Dionysius is confronted by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king’s splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. The smug, inexperienced commoner becomes the king. But his joy is short-lived.
He quickly realizes that being king isn’t all crowns and cheeseburgers. With great power comes great responsibility.
“Sword of Damocles” is my artistic response to what I see currently transpiring within the American government and how its collapse is affecting every aspect of existence for us all. With the Midterm Elections around the corner, it’s important for everyone to take a stand and contribute in some way – whether it’s bringing awareness to issues in your community, protesting/demonstrating, watching the news to formulate your own opinions, creating, yelling – it’s all hands on deck.
The famed, ancient expression “Sword of Damocles” is a parable of impending doom of and to those in positions of power. This timeless tale points out the hard fact that with great power, comes great responsibility, and for all concerned, great danger. VOTE.
A portion of proceeds will benefit Swing Left organization
Listen on your favorite streaming platform http://smarturl.it/RufusSwordOfDamocles
LYRICS:
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
To the authorities
We have been given
The same fortune cookies
You and I have
All of our progenies
Raise kindness
Above all else
Avoid the books of
Hatred behind the shelves
I will caress your
Caress your curly hair
With affection
Many a good reason to cut off your head
Then and then
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
I’m begging
You on my knees
There is no reason
To hide it from the sun
I am a tyrant
Trust me, you are not the one and only
And trust me, you are not the one and only
And trust me, you are not the one and only
Lonely person
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
Cut the thread
Why don’t you please
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Official Music Video for Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk performed by Rufus Wainwright.
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Hallelujah · Rufus Wainwright
Shrek
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2001-0...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Hallelujah · Rufus Wainwright
Shrek
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Patrick Leonard
Associated Performer, Vocals: Rufus Wainwright
Composer Lyricist: Leonard Cohen
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Hallelujah · Rufus Wainwright
Shrek
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Patrick Leonard
Associated Performer, Vocals: Rufus Wainwright
Composer Lyricist: Leonard Cohen
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Carly Rae Jepsen performs "The Loneliest Time" on the first day of the All Things Go Music Festival!
Columbia, Maryland
Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Lonelie...
Carly Rae Jepsen performs "The Loneliest Time" on the first day of the All Things Go Music Festival!
Columbia, Maryland
Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Loneliest Time
Carly Rae Jepsen performs "The Loneliest Time" on the first day of the All Things Go Music Festival!
Columbia, Maryland
Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Loneliest Time
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Official Music Video for April Fools performed by Rufus Wainwright.
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Musical guests Rufus and Martha Wainwright perform "Justice Delivers Its Death" for The Tonight Show.
JUSTICE DELIVERS ITS DEATH
Written by Sufjan Stevens
Published by BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) obo Sufjan Stevens Music (NS)
All rights administered by BMG Rights Management
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Official Music Video for Going To A Town performed by Rufus Wainwright.
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SWORD OF DAMOCLES
by Rufus Wainwright
Featuring Darren Criss
Directed by Andrew Ondrejcak
Wardrobe by Vivienne Westwood
Executive Producer Dana Guerin
At a lavish banquet, King Dionysius is confronted by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king’s splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. The smug, inexperienced commoner becomes the king. But his joy is short-lived.
He quickly realizes that being king isn’t all crowns and cheeseburgers. With great power comes great responsibility.
“Sword of Damocles” is my artistic response to what I see currently transpiring within the American government and how its collapse is affecting every aspect of existence for us all. With the Midterm Elections around the corner, it’s important for everyone to take a stand and contribute in some way – whether it’s bringing awareness to issues in your community, protesting/demonstrating, watching the news to formulate your own opinions, creating, yelling – it’s all hands on deck.
The famed, ancient expression “Sword of Damocles” is a parable of impending doom of and to those in positions of power. This timeless tale points out the hard fact that with great power, comes great responsibility, and for all concerned, great danger. VOTE.
A portion of proceeds will benefit Swing Left organization
Listen on your favorite streaming platform http://smarturl.it/RufusSwordOfDamocles
LYRICS:
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
To the authorities
We have been given
The same fortune cookies
You and I have
All of our progenies
Raise kindness
Above all else
Avoid the books of
Hatred behind the shelves
I will caress your
Caress your curly hair
With affection
Many a good reason to cut off your head
Then and then
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
I’m begging
You on my knees
There is no reason
To hide it from the sun
I am a tyrant
Trust me, you are not the one and only
And trust me, you are not the one and only
And trust me, you are not the one and only
Lonely person
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Release
The Sword of Damocles
Just release it
Cut the thread
Why don’t you please
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Official Music Video for Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk performed by Rufus Wainwright.
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Hallelujah · Rufus Wainwright
Shrek
℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 2001 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2001-01-01
Producer: Patrick Leonard
Associated Performer, Vocals: Rufus Wainwright
Composer Lyricist: Leonard Cohen
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Carly Rae Jepsen performs "The Loneliest Time" on the first day of the All Things Go Music Festival!
Columbia, Maryland
Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Loneliest Time
REMASTERED IN HD!
Official Music Video for April Fools performed by Rufus Wainwright.
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Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born July 22, 1973) is an American-Canadiansinger-songwriter and composer. He has recorded seven albums of original music and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks. He has also written a classical opera and set Shakespeare sonnets to music for a theater piece by Robert Wilson.
Life and career
Early years
Wainwright was born in Rhinebeck, New York, to folk singers Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III. His parents divorced when he was three, and he lived with his mother in Montreal for most of his youth. Wainwright has dual US and Canadian citizenship. He attended high school at the Millbrook School in New York (which would later inspire his song "Millbrook"), and later briefly studied piano at McGill in Montreal. He began playing the piano at age six, and started touring at age 13 with "The McGarrigle Sisters and Family", a folk group featuring Rufus, his sister Martha, his mother Kate, and aunt Anna. His song "I'm a-Runnin'", which he performed in the film Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller at the age of 14, earned him a nomination for a 1989Genie Award for Best Original Song. He was nominated for a 1990Juno Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year.
Is this heartbreak or is this heartburn? Have I been played or do I need a rolaid? Gotta learn the difference 'tween I love ya The difference 'tween I love ya and the symptoms of ebola Is this heartbreak or is this heartburn? Can I be spared from being so dramatic? Gotta learn the difference 'tween I love ya The difference 'tween I love ya and that derailed rollercoaster Gonna rain down on my sunny Sunday shoes Guess best I get some galoshes Let me tell you that this song's useful Yes this song's useful when you're really drunk And you gotta learn the difference 'tween I love ya The difference 'tween I love ya and whatever.