Isa Nan

Joined December 2021

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Written accounts of life, death and everything in between

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5 Classic Hits That Were Written Shockingly Fast
When we think of an iconic song, our minds often imagine the grueling creative process that our favorite musicians have to undertake in order to produce their masterpiece. More often than not, this is indeed true.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
10 Greatest Comic Book Villains Who Do Not Have Superpowers
Any good hero needs an equally compelling villain to stand in their way. A villain can be anyone from a simple thief to some sort of alien warlord bent on conquering the universe. Usually however, the villain always appears to be physically superior to the hero and provides a challenge that he or she must overcome in order to save the day.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Geeks
Getting The Band Back Together: 5 Interesting Circumstances That Reunited Classic Groups
We’ve seen it time and time again. Bands breaking-up and getting back together again somewhere down the line. Why do most bands break-up? It’s usually either down to creative or personal differences and on occasion it’s a mutual decision to part ways on good terms.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
10 Illegal Names You Cannot Call Your Child
A child's name is one of their most prominent defining traits. It is essentially how they will be known for the rest of their lives and oftentimes, a person's name may also affect how they are perceived by others.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in FYI
5 Legendary Musicians Who Were Part Of Multiple Successful Groups
Many musicians often find their biggest successes in one of two ways. There are those who stay in a group and make great music with their longtime bandmates. There are also those who go it alone and thrive on that solo spotlight. Now and then, you’ll see someone leave a group to go solo and try their luck.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 Songs That Became Iconic After Being Covered By Other Artists
Some songs, when initially conceived, may not have had the makings of a timeless classic. However, when put in the hands of a gifted enough artist, they could catapult a song from obscurity to immortality.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 Iconic Band Names With Interesting Backstories
Every iconic band must have an equally iconic name. It has to be something so instantly recognisable to its audience that the very mention of its name will automatically shift a person’s thoughts to that band.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 Short-Lived Supergroups We Should Be Talking About More
The Supergroup is one of music’s most interesting tropes. A band composed of musicians who had already achieved success in other groups or alone, supergroups often fall into one of three categories.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 People Who Could Be Considered The Fifth Beatle
The term “Fifth Beatle” has usually been used to refer to a select group of individuals who have played roles in the success of The Beatles at various different stages of their career.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 Well Known Musicians With Fruitful Careers Outside Music. Top Story - April 2022.
When you picture a successful musician, one normally does not imagine them in any other situation aside from performing the craft they are known best for. After all, if you’re good at one thing, why commit to something else?
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
7 Iconic Movie Characters Who Were Played By Multiple Actors
As people who watch and enjoy films, we’ve seen our share of long standing franchises, reboots, remakes, sequels and prequels. Over the years, we have grown to realise that one character cannot always be confined to being played by one actor. Sometimes, the plot of a story may require multiple actors to play a single character such as in a prequel or if the story deals with time travel or alternate realities.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Geeks
When Rulers Abdicate: 4 Monarchs Who Chose To Give Their Thrones Up
Unlike an elected official, a monarch is usually born into their future role. They are usually never chosen and even if elected, are very difficult to remove. Generally, once you become a monarch, you’re expected to stay in that role until the day you die.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in The Swamp