Posters of the film directed by Asif Kapadia “Amy”
“Jade” by Beatrice Brandini
September 15 next, only for three days, it will be screened at the cinema the film / documentary “AMY” about the life of Amy Winehouse, one of the most talented and sensitive artists than ever. Voice, charisma, talent … unforgettable!
Amy Winehouse photographed by Indira Cesarine, 2004
Amy Winehouse photographed by Max Vadukul
Beyond the controversy (the family Winehouse has distanced himself from the movie believing some parts without foundation), I think this is rather an important opportunity to remember an artist beloved around the world for her voice and her strong personality.
Amy Winehouse photographed by Terry Richardson
And if you think that Winehouse basically published only three albums, whose third posthumously after her death, her huge success even more “hype”, confirming that, like few other greatest, her voice and her influence will remain immortal.
Amy Winehouse photographed by Bryan Adams
Amy Winehouse photographed by Bryan Adams
Passionate lover of music since childhood, ten years she founded a group amateur: the “Sweet ‘n’ Sour”; at thirteen received her first guitar, singing and composing songs, and already in 1999, at sixteen, she joined the National Youth Orchestra as a professional singer.
Amy Winehouse photographed by Bryan Adams
Winner of five Grammy Awards (as she only Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones and Beyonce); In 2009, Rolling Stone magazine put the album “Back to Black” in 19th place in the ranking of the top 100 albums of the decade; always Back to Black was the best-selling album in the XXI century in the United Kingdom; considered the most important creative novelty in England, according to the Grammy Awards in 2009; included in the Guinness World Records (the record books) as a British female artist has won more Grammy in the history of this award; for Entertainment Weekly’s Back to Black is in 9th place among the 100 best albums of the past 25 years; etc. etc …
Amy Winehouse photographed by Bryan Adams
Amy Winehouse photographed by Bryan Adams
Little is known or has been said (it was just Amy not to do with pride) of her generosity and philanthropy, much that was coined the term “Ask Amy, and she will do it” just in charitable community. She was often performed for free in favor of foundations to raise funds for children in need; she has associated its image to battle for the climate and the fight against female cancer; shee donated personal items to raise money …. Maybe the press was more careful in her employment and her appearance …, remember that in recent years her no respite, photographing it in the ways and times less appropriate.
Chanel fashion show, collection Fall 2008, models with looks inspired by Winehouse
Chanel fashion show, collection Fall 2008, Isabeli Fontana
Press campaign Chanel, Coco Rocha photographed by Karl Lagerfeld
Press campaign Chanel, Coco Rocha photographed by Karl Lagerfeld
Many great artists have been influenced by Amy, someone like Rihanna or Lady Gaga has publicly admitted, others not. Certainly Amy has been and continues to be an inspiration to us all.
Adriana Lima photographed by Josh Olins for Vogue Paris, 2008
Adriana Lima photographed by Josh Olins for Vogue Paris, 2008
Even fashion has often drawn by her look, she influenced the aesthetics and, more deeply, the attitude in general. Many clones during and after her …. but without the same charisma.
Isabeli Fontana photographed by Peter Lindbergh, Vogue France 2008
Myself I’ve consumed Frank perhaps more than any other album (accidentally discovered in London during a business trip, before the “boom” of Back to Black, I understood immediately the “difference” and power of her voice, calling, from the first listen, a champion). I listen it when I draw, when I want to lose myself in my thoughts, when I think Amy and imagine how it would be her life if perhaps someone, first of all she to herself, had wanted a little ‘more than good.
Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show tribute to Amy Winehouse, 2012
“Everything gives me inspiration … Everything that happens in life..” Amy Winehouse
“Amy” for me …
Good life to all!
Beatrice