Sat, Jul 6, 2013
To celebrate his friend and roommate 50th birthday, Saba decides to sing and make a music video parody of the Journey song, Don't Stop Believing. Keith, the birthday boy, loved that song when it came out, and has enjoyed it in the recent GLEE version, and even more in the ROCK OF AGES Broadway show and movie, with Tom Cruise.
Sun, Aug 25, 2013
Being raised in France, Saba had to read "Les Misérables" at the age of ten, part of the school's summer assignments. When seeing the Broadway adaptation in London, Saba slept for most of the show. After the recent movie came out, Saba was inspired by the overly produced sets, and the choices of cinematography, to make his own version. He plays, Anne Hataway, Hugo Jackman, and Russel Blackbird, in Less Misérable.
Fri, Aug 30, 2013
After seeing the movie, "What's Love Got To Do With It," Saba went through a Tina period, where all he listened to for months, was Tina. In his Modern Dance class in NYC, Saba, twice a week, teaches his students the shoulder shrug, while belting "Private Dancer," or "What's Love Got to Do With It." To celebrate the Diva, Saba sings and dance the infamous "Proud Mary."
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Fri, Oct 25, 2013
A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba is wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to Seth MacFarlane. Saba, also born on October 26th, and only a year older, decided to celebrate one of his idols. Watching Family Guy, Saba fell in love with the writing and the creativity behind it. Since Seth MacFarlane joked about "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley being one of his favorite songs of the 80s, Saba had to re-enact a short version of the music video as a gift to Seth. Let's not forget the interview with TED... Is Saba crazy? Could be... But until proven, Saba will continue to do this series. In Saba's dreams, Seth will marry him next year and will live happily ever after in Kent, CT. One is allowed to dream. Happy Birthday guys!
Wed, Oct 30, 2013
A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba Ep 7 is all about the most famous divas of the last century. Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland performing their greatest songs together. "Happy Days" and "Get Happy" as one song, is a dream come true for Saba, who always tries to spread the love around him. It's also a HAPPY HALLOWEEN, the one and only Holiday, that Saba celebrates. What's not to love about dressing up and eating chocolate.
Tue, Nov 19, 2013
Saba is proud to celebrate the great James Cameron. From Aliens, to The Terminator, Titanic and Avatar, he's a man who's for sure contributed to Saba's artistic behavior. Saba interprets the legendary Celine Dion's, My Heart Will Go On, and recreates some of the famous scenes of Titanic.
Fri, Dec 13, 2013
A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba is at last presenting its first Madonna song, Vogue. Saba discovered the singer when he was 13, with "La Isla Bonita" and became a very dedicated fan. While facing challenging situations, Saba has always remembered that there is a way out. Once again, Saba plays the iconic Madonna, her back singers (Nicky and Donna), and five of the gorgeous dancers, that were also in the "Blond Ambition Tour." It is with great honor and respect for his idol, that Saba has reconstructed, frame by frame, Vogue. Enjoy.
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Fri, Dec 20, 2013
A FRENCH GUY NAMED SABA presents its first Spanish song, and celebrates all the wonderful singers around the world who have performed that song. More recently used in the Pedro Almodovar movie, "Talk to Her," Saba wanted to sing it and create his version of a music video. Enjoy and remember that you are beautiful.
Mon, Dec 30, 2013
A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba presents GYPSY. Mentioned in episode 1, Saba realized his roommate didn't know the movies. After watching the Bette Midler version and a few bootlegs of Patti LuPone, Saba decided to portrait Madame Rose, in "Some People.' The set and choreography by Saba, were inspired also by the Bernadette Peters Broadway version.
Mon, Jan 13, 2014
This episode of A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba, was planned since episode 2, but Saba took forever to take the courage to do it. The song "Single Ladies" is very difficult to sing, and the choreography!!. Forget about it. BUT, Saba did it for our amusement. Yes the intro was filmed in Florence, Italy, and celebrates all the single ladies with the gorgeous statue of David, and the great Fontana del Porcellino.
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Sun, Feb 23, 2014
A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba is celebrating the great lovers of the world, with the iconic "Maybe This Time" from CABARET. Saba was born the same year as the movie came out, and he saw it for the first time in the 80's on a old TV set, and he was left with indifference. Years later, after moving to NYC, he watched the DVD version of the film and fell in love with it. Saba performed many of the grand Liza Minnelli in a cabaret in France, and wanted to do his own version of the song.
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Sat, Mar 1, 2014
A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba wants to celebrate all the men and women who have guided Saba in his life. Saba chose Ellen Degeneres and Bette Midler, two women who without knowing have played a major role in his life and career choices. Ellen will be hosting the 2014 Academy Awards, and Bette will be performing a song for the first time. Women inspire us to continue to love what we do and to do what we love. You are the wind beneath my wings.
Mon, Mar 31, 2014
A FRENCH GUY NAMED Saba ep 19 celebrates Dalida, Serge Lama and Lara Fabian, through this classic French song "Je suis malade." Saba was a young boy when this song was playing on the radio and on French television, and he was afraid of the lyrics (I am ill) as if he could catch something just by saying it. Most recently Lara Fabian made her own version of the song and Saba fell in love with it. This is to celebrate people who are seeking love and admiration.