Shepherds Bush Empire - 31 August 2007

[meldy]

Dancing?....did someone say dancing Can't wait to hear not only about Hayley's performance but the Pre-Concert performances!

Meldy

[Joe]

Hi Meldy and everyone,

I invite everyone who isn't attending the concert on Friday, to be on the forum...we'll have an great time here!

Joe

[amarantine]

Thank you so much for the informations....

[Richard]

Hello party-goers!

For those of you who can't read Roger's small text on the previous page, there are now only...

THREE DAYS TO GO!!!

If anybody else wants to join us, tickets are still available HERE.

See you there,

Richard

[scoobedoo]

Hi Richard,

Have you got your dancing shoes ready i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

I will be thinking of you all when I have my morning tea on Saturday morning NZ Time ( It's also my day off )

Have fun enjoy would luv to be with you,

cheers,

Rodders

[Stephany]

Hi everyone,

Shepherds Bush is getting very close!! I'm very excited about the concert, especially knowing that we will be so many.
Welcome to the forum 'hayleysfan' - I look forward to meeting you and your aunt on Friday.

richnorri said:

Holland Park is about half a mile from Shepherds Bush, so we could wander up there during the afternoon. Let's all meet at Walkabout and take it from there.

Richard

I have my two bottles of red wine ready for Holland Park!

caite said:

IS anyone up for a pre-concert concert of just a few songs?

<3 Caitlin

Hey Caite,
I'm all up for it!! I will be in front row with Roger!

Congratulations to our maestros Thomas and Drew! Very well-done guys i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

I suppose that Hayley will sing NZ's national anthem so please, don't tell the Kiwis I'm French.
Especially Hayley - not a very good moment to say I'm from France!

Stephany

[jimg]

Hi Stephany,

I can't believe that Hayley, or any of the Kiwis for that matter will hold the silly decision against you. I remember a few years ago, Will Carling, the then England captain refering to the people who ran the game here as "a bunch of old farts". I expect this decision was taken by the French equivalent.

So be yourself and enjoy the concert. I look forward to meeting you and I am sure knowing your contribution to this sight Hayley will be delighted.

[Belinda]

Hi Stephany,

Don't you worry one little bit,

Enjoy the concert.
This is Hayley we are talking about. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

I'm sure she will join me in making you a honorary Kiwi for the evening i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Hayley knows your from France i told her when i got your book signed. at Cobham Intermediate be proud of the country you live in.
I can't remember if you were born in France or just grew up there

[chrisw]

Hey stephany!

Welcome back, and just in time too

[Stephany]

Hi Jim, Belinda and Chris,

Thank you for your very kind words.
I'll make sure Hayley knows she has some French supporters no matter what has been decided for the Rugby World Cup I'm trying to learn the words of the Kiwi anthem to sing along with everyone!

belinda said:

I can't remember if you were born in France or just grew up there

Born and raised in France! And no matter what I say, I'm very proud of my country...just disappointed by some people from my country.

Stephany

[Richard]

Hello Stephany!

I've found the complete lyrics of the New Zealand National Anthem: david.national-anthems.net/nz.txt

ENGLISH LYRICS

God of Nations at Thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.

Men of every creed and race,
Gather here before Thy face,
Asking Thee to bless this place,
God defend our free land.
From dissension, envy, hate,
And corruption guard our State,
Make our country good and great,
God defend New Zealand.

Peace, not war, shall be our boast,
But, should foes assail our coast,
Make us then a mighty host,
God defend our free land.
Lord of battles in Thy might,
Put our enemies to flight,
Let our cause be just and right,
God defend New Zealand.

Let our love for Thee increase,
May Thy blessings never cease,
Give us plenty, give us peace,
God defend our free land.
From dishonour and from shame,
Guard our country's spotless name,
Crown her with immortal fame,
God defend New Zealand.

May our mountains ever be
Freedoms ramparts on the sea,
Make us faithful unto Thee,
God defend our free land.
Guide her in the nations' van,
Preaching love and truth to man,
Working out Thy glorious plan,
God defend New Zealand.

MAORI LYRICS

E Ihowä Atua,
O ngä iwi mätou rä
Äta whakarongona;
Me aroha noa
Kia hua ko te pai;
Kia tau tö atawhai;
Manaakitia mai
Aotearoa

Öna mano tängata
Kiri whero, kiri mä,
Iwi Mäori Päkehä,
Repeke katoa,
Nei ka tono ko ngä hë
Mäu e whakaahu kë,
Kia ora märire
Aotearoa

Töna mana kia tü!
Töna kaha kia ü;
Töna rongo hei pakü
Ki te ao katoa
Aua rawa ngä whawhai
Ngä tutü a tata mai;
Kia tupu nui ai
Aotearoa

Waiho tona takiwä
Ko te ao märama;
Kia whiti töna rä
Taiäwhio noa.
Ko te hae me te ngangau
Meinga kia kore kau;
Waiho i te rongo mau
Aotearoa

Töna pai me toitü
Tika rawa, ponu pü;
Töna noho, tana tü;
Iwi nö Ihowä.
Kaua möna whakamä;
Kia hau te ingoa;
Kia tü hei tauira;
Aotearoa

ENGLISH TRANSLATION

O Lord, God,
Of all people
Listen to us,
Cherish us
May good flourish,
May your blessings flow
Defend Aotearoa

Let all people,
Red skin, white skin
Mäori, Päkehä
Gather before you
May all our wrongs, we pray,
Be forgiven
So that we might say long live
Aotearoa

May it be forever prestigious,
May it go from strength to strength,
May its fam spread far and wide,
Let not strife
Nor dissention ensue,
May it ever be great
Aotearoa

Let its territory
Be ever enlightened
Throughout the land
Let envy and dissension
Be dispelled,
Let peace reign
Over Aotearoa

Let its good features endure,
Let righteousness and honesty
Prevail
Among the people of God
Let it never be ashamed,
But rather, let its name be known
Thereby becoming the model to emulate
Aotearoa

We've got three days to learn that lot, but we don't need to worry about the English translation of the Maori! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Richard

[Stephany]

Hello Richard,

Thanks for the lyrics!!
I'm starting with the English part

Stephany

[comet]

Hi Folks.
That's a fine piece of work as a National Anthem.

Words and sentiments to be proud of.

comet

[Caitlin]

"God Defend New Zealand" is such a gorgeous anthem. I've been working on perfecting my Maori lyrics just in case.... Friday is fast approaching - for now. I'm sure time will seem to stop come Thursday morning.

<3 Caitlin (who's back to practicing songs!)

[Caitlin]

hayleysfan said:

i don't know who the girl is who wants to sing before the concert and my aunt doesnt know her either. Where does she sing usually? Thankyou from hayleysfan.

Hi Hayleysfan

Sorry about the confusion on who you're going to the concert with on Friday.
Thomas, and Roger have done me justice already. It's true - I love to sing even if there's no one around to hear me. I was just thinking of singing a few songs for those gathering early. It will likely be while we're in Holland Park but I have no idea when. I sang for a group of HWI members back in June but I wasn't really expecting to sing so I didn't have much of anything prepared. This time I am!
More about me - I'm 18 and from the US, but I'm living in London this year for my Gap-Year. Oh yes, and I'd love to sing with Hayley one day.
I look forward to meeting you and your aunt on Friday.

<3 Caitlin