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Post by roger on Feb 15, 2009 14:40:10 GMT
Hi Nicola,
I am actually in C19 but most of us are likely to be in the first three or four rows. Look for the blue jumpers and also the blue tartan ties. Don't worry, we'll find you!
See ya later!
Roger
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Post by nicola on Feb 15, 2009 14:54:16 GMT
C19. Oooh, I'll remember. If I chicken out come and bother me at H35.  Is everyone waiting for autographs afterwards, or a meet, etc? If I follow the blue, will I be led to Hayley? |
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Post by roger on Feb 15, 2009 15:09:45 GMT
C19 calling H35!
If you follow the blue, you won't necessarily be led to Hayley but you will be with a bunch of fans who hope to meet her. When the concert ends, most of us are likely to assemble wherever Raven are expected to be selling (and signing) CDs. From then on, we will play it by ear.
Some of us (including me) are likely to disappear fairly quickly to catch last trains home. Somehow, I don't fancy slumming it in Victoria Station for the night. Mind you, it wouldn't be the first time!
Right, I'm off. If anyone wants me, I'll be in the Palladium!
Roger
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Post by postscript on Feb 15, 2009 15:21:09 GMT
Oh well done, Dave for such incredible research. That surely takes me back to an entirely different age from today. I'm trying to tidy up at home before heading for the same place in today's world!
Haven't had time to play the longer clip but 'thank you'.
Peter S.
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Post by martindn on Feb 15, 2009 17:31:28 GMT
Hi All,
I know Grant says he always gets excited on the day of a Hayley concert, and it seems I do to, even if I won't be there as in this case. Strange isn't it, I've been feeling that "buzz" all day as if I was going to be there myself.
I'm sure this one will be very special. I have a good feeling about it. I would love to have been able to be there.
Have a fabulous evening everybody, and I lok forward to the reports and perhaps some photos/videos.
Martin
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Post by Andrew on Feb 15, 2009 21:30:09 GMT
Hi All, I guess all those who attended the Show tonight will be feeling very excited... in anticipation of meeting up with Hayley after the show! I'm not going to bed until I've seen a few photos... Hope they don't keep us waiting too long! Wish I could have been there myself tonight!  Andrew  |
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Post by Caitlin on Feb 15, 2009 22:25:20 GMT
Hey everyone  Hope you had a great time at the concert tonight. I look forward to reports and photos. <3 from snowy Indiana. Caitlin |
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Post by Andrew on Feb 15, 2009 22:26:08 GMT
Somehow, I don't fancy slumming it in Victoria Station for the night. Mind you, it wouldn't be the first time! Roger Hi Roger, It's amazing how one can learn to adapt to slumming in stations and airports... although I rarely make a habit of this myself! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif In those circumstances even "McDonalds" coffee can actually taste quite nice as you will remember from the time we sat up all night at Gatwick Airport in 2006. I think we put it all down to experience and "suffering for one's/ two's art"!!!  Our memories from the concert certainly served as a comfort blanket that night!  Andrew i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif |
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Post by Andrew on Feb 15, 2009 23:18:08 GMT
Hey Nicola!!!! You're back.... How was it? ??I'm sitting here listening to: "The Pines Of Rome" (by Ottorino Respighi) keen to hear some feedback from the Concert! Andrew  |
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Post by graemek on Feb 15, 2009 23:32:50 GMT
Hi All, There's one review by Dilog of Jon's Forum so far: jonathanansell.forums.umusic.co.uk/t/2299.aspxShe says the theatre embellishments were very different from the other shows......but don't listen to me....click above. Thanks Dilog, Graeme |
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Post by Andrew on Feb 15, 2009 23:38:42 GMT
Hi Graeme, Well spotted... Hmmm... shame about her lack of comments about Hayley!  Andrew |
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Post by graemek on Feb 15, 2009 23:55:43 GMT
Hi Graeme, Well spotted... Hmmm... shame about her lack of comments about Hayley! Andrew Yes Andrew but it's only fairly short. Dilog is normally a very detailed writer. Or else Hayley didn't turn up.  Graeme  |
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Post by roger on Feb 16, 2009 0:45:53 GMT
In a word, that was FANTASTIC.
This is only a brief report but Hayley's performance was excellent (and yes, she was looking very well), and so was Jonathan's. Reports from earlier events had indicated that their voices sound wonderful together. To be honest, I was not convinced that I would agree but, having seen and heard them for myself, I do. Jonathan's power and vocal range are quite unbelievable and I now rate him as one of today's leading tenors, not just in the UK but in the world.
I was so pleased that Raven received a terrific response from the very appreciative audience. Their two sets were excellent.
Sadly, photography was restricted. Nobody was asked to delete anything but I saw several people being told not to take any more despite the fact that, as in Oxford, the announcement only asked for no FLASH photography or video recording. Despite that, there will be some photographs from this event in due course.
Apparently there were one or two VIPs in the audience (Debbie Wiseman and Don Black were mentioned) which may explain the back-stage party which followed the concert. Because of that, it was unlikely that anyone would appear for some considerable time. Therefore, several of us left relatively quickly. Whether or not anyone got to meet Hayley after I left is not yet known. I will try again in Eastbourne on Tuesday.
It was great to see so many members there and many of Jonathan's fans. I hope to meet up with you all again soon.
Roger
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Post by Andrew on Feb 16, 2009 0:56:09 GMT
Hi Roger, Many thanks for sharing your initial thoughts with us here from the Concert... You always apply fair discernment when reporting back, so it is very refreshing to hear what you have to say here! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifAndrew |
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Post by postscript on Feb 16, 2009 1:10:07 GMT
He everyone. Apart from Di posting quickly on John's site, I seem to be the first this time for a long time. Ah, Roger posted earlier than I ... but I wrote more!  I am not actually going to say much! What can one say but that it was all you have already heard plus some. Both were superb. Both surpassed themselves and Hayley was picked up by Jonathon and carried off to her 'bedroom'--I mean that in the 'naughty girl' sense by the way, though what that action might mean for Jonathon's future bride...! Everything across the board was balanced in the supreme essence of absolute mastery of their craft each and every section. Consequently, I'm going to concentrate on a different angle, because I was in a different viewing position to previously. On a quick look through Google I can't check how the Palladium stacks up in size but it is not as large a stage as I remembered (or thought I had) or as it appeared on Dave's tv 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium". Regardless, for two artists to be so confident as to book the London Palladium, bearing in mind each has filled it for their own shows, is a wonderful statement of their professional standing. I had a superb view from the front row of the Royal Circle. George commented as we chatted by sheer chance on the tube platform afterwards that his party had noticed my regal waving at the plebs below The aspect ratios were such that in fact I sensed I was closer to the stage than when I had sat in the stalls! This is the design of the theatre and brought into play an aspect I had not noticed in Oxford. Let's face it, The Palladium is one of London's great theatres and what is basic equipment to them is possibly four times what the average out of London theatre has. Up in the circle we really gained from this. The lights were all of the same type and more of them. This meant the balance of illumination was equal from all of them. The height of the limes was such that they could narrow their spot to a very tight circle and when Jonathon sat on the edge of the stage, the follow spot was able to close right down around him. Not only this, many if not all of the spots were able to revolve. This meant that the overall stage area could be varied beautifully and the mixes fades and dissolves were superb, as smooth as the performers on stage. This lighting positively contributed to the success of the collective whole. Many of the spots had masks, which meant the plain black stage ground was patterned, sometimes with a complete posy of roses. All derived from a simple pattern of black masks on the spots. In particular there was a full barrage of side lighting from the wings of the same type as the spots above. The simple decoration of three five to six foot high candelabra of perhaps a dozen or so candles on solid metal stands did two things. It decorated and gave a homely atmosphere but also created a slight film of smoke which meant the spots cast beams of light through it like sunbeams. This went well with the simplicity of the black surrounds. Without seeing close up one cannot of course comment but some how the fabric of the black drapes implied a higher quality of material than we had seen before. I would love to have seen the lighting console. The complexities possible from those resources are daunting. Essentially, it was simplicity being presented but a simplicity with such astute interpretation you realised you were in the hands of someone who knew what they were doing and their artistry was backed by the resources of one of London's greatest theatres. On this occasion, lighting and stage arrangement added to what we knew was already a star performance. As for that performance we had a stage of sublime players. To say all was of a matching standard is not to downrate the stars but to lift the supporting 'cast'. Possibly because of my angle Raven did not appear as heavily Gothic as they had appeared to me at Oxford. I came away from one of London's truly great theatres knowing I had seen a great show. It is wonderful to think that such diversity of individual acts could manage such an incredible harmony across a whole night's show. It could not have been better balanced if it had actually been The Sound of Music. To me, it was. Peter S. |
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