Post by graemek on May 21, 2009 22:33:41 GMT
From Brummiebee, Rhydian's forum:
www.rhydianroberts.com/forum/viewthread/12161/P15/#18
"Ok girls!! Brummie’s detailed report coming up!!
I am on such a high. If Bristol was fantastic (which it was) then Birmingham was out of this world!! What a wonderful day I had from the beginning to the very end.
Met Arty for a quick cuppa before we headed for Weatherspoons! Great meet up and really good fun. Thanks to everyone that came and it was lovely to meet you all. The biggest surprise was when Angela walked in with Christine (Rhyd’s music teacher) and a neighbour of theirs. I was absolutely gobsmacked. Thank you so much for popping in Angela - we all really appreciated it so much.
At Symphony Hall we met up with Edna and John (you looked so lovely Edna and I love your hair), Pauline and Rattie. Lots of others in the theatre and sorry if I don’t name you all but it was great meeting everyone. Had a perfect view - 3 rows from the front but I felt right on top of the stage. I was so excited I thought I was going to burst and when the music started, the curtains came down and Rhyd turned to face us my heart nearly jumped out of my body. I think I shook from head to toe with emotion - I’m a soppy so and so I really am!! He looked as gorgeous as ever, he really put everything into his performance and then some and you could tell he was so pleased to be in Birmingham. The acoustics were outstanding - perfect for Rhyd’s voice. Very powerful rendition of NADEITH complete with rose. I really felt he meant every word and I was captivated and mesmerised by his performance. He told us
he graduated on that very stage and of course we all cheered. The Living Tree was lovely as always, Myfanwy dissolved me to tears again. Music of the Night was spellbinding. He lived the part and we lived it with him. He then announced Haley which caused great excitement around the Hall. I love “All I Ask of You” and it was emtional and beautifully sung and they both performed their hearts out. When he kissed her I think every female there wished it was her and probably had “lucky girl” going through their heads!!!! It was a beautiful duet and we were so lucky to see her perform. She then sang a song from her native country whilst Rhyd got changed. MaCarthurs Park was a blast - he rocked, his dancing was awesome and there were thrusts!!! Suddenly the Hall got very hot!!! Heroes - WOW. I was on my feet dancing and screamed at the thrusts!!! I hope no-one got a vid of me dancing this time!!! Get the Party Started got us on our feet and there was interaction with the audience as usual. Impossible Dream was the highlight for me. He had a mad dash to the back of the Hall and sang it as he walked down the aisleway. The next thing he turned and started walking along the row behind me. I was within touching distance and all I did was stand there, wide-eyed, catching flies!!! I nearly died with shock. Again he sang his heart out - the best I’ve heard I think and worth the standing ovation he got. Last song was “Somewhere” (he had sung the new one quite early on) and yet another standing ovation. He seemed so overwhelmed by the reception he got - Birmingham loved him and they showed it.
Went to the gates at the end and even though he was tired he came out at the end of the concert to meet us all. Words cannot express how wonderful he is for doing that. He recognised me and this voice from behind (my friend’s husband) screamed out “Give her a kiss as its her birthday”. Needless to say my face was as red as my t-shirt!! He did wish me happy birthday and I had a quick chat with him and he offered me his cheek so I gave him a kiss through the gates!! Made my night!! Angela came over and talked to us - who took a photo of Angela and I as I would love a copy. It was so lovely to see her and have a chat and yes Angela it was a very special birthday. Talked to a lovely lady at the end - I hope she joins the site as she did take the website address down. We waved the coach off and then it was back to the hotel and to the bar with Arty to put the worlds to right. I drove home and I crawled into bed at 2am, tired, very happy AND UNABLE TO SLEEP!! Today I have survived on 3 hours sleep, 6 pints of coffee and I look rough and I feel rough!!!
I have to say it was the best birthday I’ve had for a long time - I enjoyed every second of the show - Rhyd just gets better and better and better. I can’t think of enough words to describe how brilliant he was. I wish I was now going to Cardiff as that one will rock to!! "
Thank you Brummiebee for your great report....Graeme
PS there are 3 excellent pics on that post of Hayley & Rhydian duetting.
www.rhydianroberts.com/forum/viewthread/12161/P15/#18
"Ok girls!! Brummie’s detailed report coming up!!
I am on such a high. If Bristol was fantastic (which it was) then Birmingham was out of this world!! What a wonderful day I had from the beginning to the very end.
Met Arty for a quick cuppa before we headed for Weatherspoons! Great meet up and really good fun. Thanks to everyone that came and it was lovely to meet you all. The biggest surprise was when Angela walked in with Christine (Rhyd’s music teacher) and a neighbour of theirs. I was absolutely gobsmacked. Thank you so much for popping in Angela - we all really appreciated it so much.
At Symphony Hall we met up with Edna and John (you looked so lovely Edna and I love your hair), Pauline and Rattie. Lots of others in the theatre and sorry if I don’t name you all but it was great meeting everyone. Had a perfect view - 3 rows from the front but I felt right on top of the stage. I was so excited I thought I was going to burst and when the music started, the curtains came down and Rhyd turned to face us my heart nearly jumped out of my body. I think I shook from head to toe with emotion - I’m a soppy so and so I really am!! He looked as gorgeous as ever, he really put everything into his performance and then some and you could tell he was so pleased to be in Birmingham. The acoustics were outstanding - perfect for Rhyd’s voice. Very powerful rendition of NADEITH complete with rose. I really felt he meant every word and I was captivated and mesmerised by his performance. He told us
he graduated on that very stage and of course we all cheered. The Living Tree was lovely as always, Myfanwy dissolved me to tears again. Music of the Night was spellbinding. He lived the part and we lived it with him. He then announced Haley which caused great excitement around the Hall. I love “All I Ask of You” and it was emtional and beautifully sung and they both performed their hearts out. When he kissed her I think every female there wished it was her and probably had “lucky girl” going through their heads!!!! It was a beautiful duet and we were so lucky to see her perform. She then sang a song from her native country whilst Rhyd got changed. MaCarthurs Park was a blast - he rocked, his dancing was awesome and there were thrusts!!! Suddenly the Hall got very hot!!! Heroes - WOW. I was on my feet dancing and screamed at the thrusts!!! I hope no-one got a vid of me dancing this time!!! Get the Party Started got us on our feet and there was interaction with the audience as usual. Impossible Dream was the highlight for me. He had a mad dash to the back of the Hall and sang it as he walked down the aisleway. The next thing he turned and started walking along the row behind me. I was within touching distance and all I did was stand there, wide-eyed, catching flies!!! I nearly died with shock. Again he sang his heart out - the best I’ve heard I think and worth the standing ovation he got. Last song was “Somewhere” (he had sung the new one quite early on) and yet another standing ovation. He seemed so overwhelmed by the reception he got - Birmingham loved him and they showed it.
Went to the gates at the end and even though he was tired he came out at the end of the concert to meet us all. Words cannot express how wonderful he is for doing that. He recognised me and this voice from behind (my friend’s husband) screamed out “Give her a kiss as its her birthday”. Needless to say my face was as red as my t-shirt!! He did wish me happy birthday and I had a quick chat with him and he offered me his cheek so I gave him a kiss through the gates!! Made my night!! Angela came over and talked to us - who took a photo of Angela and I as I would love a copy. It was so lovely to see her and have a chat and yes Angela it was a very special birthday. Talked to a lovely lady at the end - I hope she joins the site as she did take the website address down. We waved the coach off and then it was back to the hotel and to the bar with Arty to put the worlds to right. I drove home and I crawled into bed at 2am, tired, very happy AND UNABLE TO SLEEP!! Today I have survived on 3 hours sleep, 6 pints of coffee and I look rough and I feel rough!!!
I have to say it was the best birthday I’ve had for a long time - I enjoyed every second of the show - Rhyd just gets better and better and better. I can’t think of enough words to describe how brilliant he was. I wish I was now going to Cardiff as that one will rock to!! "
Thank you Brummiebee for your great report....Graeme
PS there are 3 excellent pics on that post of Hayley & Rhydian duetting.
