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Post by Libby on Jul 1, 2010 18:24:05 GMT
I wonder if it was more that she had to learn the song last minute, rather than that she just didn't like it. Things like that have happened to her before; those were the kinds of things I read about in "The World at Her Feet". There was one case where she was learning a song for a show, and then suddenly they changed their mind which song she should sing. That was very stressful for her. Throughout the book, people (such as Steve Abbott) were quoted as saying how well she handled the pressure.
Or maybe she had a hassle just getting there, so maybe she missed the rehearsal.
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Post by martindn on Jul 1, 2010 18:49:24 GMT
Hi Guys, Just seen the vid of the Canadian Tenors singing Hallelujah that Nicola found. (Don't get too excited, this was with Celine Dion, not Hayley). www.youtube.com/watch?v=tubL9EaiztM&feature=youtu.be&aHowever, I inagine the words were the same, and yes, they have been changed to make it more of a sad love song rather than Cohen's more gritty version, so I can't see why Hayley would have a problem with that. Perhaps you are right Juliette, she felt under rehearsed. Oh well, another theory bites the dust!!! Martin D |
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Post by Jillian on Jul 3, 2010 21:56:52 GMT
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Post by Juliette on Jul 4, 2010 0:06:22 GMT
I wonder if it was more that she had to learn the song last minute, rather than that she just didn't like it. Things like that have happened to her before; those were the kinds of things I read about in "The World at Her Feet". There was one case where she was learning a song for a show, and then suddenly they changed their mind which song she should sing. That was very stressful for her. Throughout the book, people (such as Steve Abbott) were quoted as saying how well she handled the pressure. Or maybe she had a hassle just getting there, so maybe she missed the rehearsal. I join you on that idea. Well, actually I thought of something like that too for what could be the reason of her looking uncomfortable... Thank you for your thoughts on the lyrics vs. music. It's an interesting read! Thank you!  Cheers, Juliette |
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Post by comet on Jul 4, 2010 0:06:54 GMT
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Post by Juliette on Jul 4, 2010 0:08:38 GMT
Thank you so much for finding the video!!! It's such a wonderful performance!!! Wow!!!!!  Cheers, Juliette |
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Post by Joe on Jul 4, 2010 0:47:17 GMT
I'm very grateful to Nicolas, Mark and Martin on such excellent reporting .
The photos taken on the night and those located by Jillian are brilliant.
The video of 'Halleluja" as performed by the Canadian Tenors with Hayley I found to be very inspirational. Cohen's words never found a truer voice when sung by Hayley.
Cheers
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Post by Ross on Jul 4, 2010 5:33:21 GMT
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Post by Martin on Jul 4, 2010 7:59:04 GMT
Thanks for finding the video Jillian. I cannot agree with some comments made about Hayley's performance as I thought it was superb considering the minimum of preparation. It is also without doubt better than the recording involving Celine Dion (also on YT).
If you want to hear the Canadian Tenors at their versatile best listen to their rendition of Adagio, again on YT.
Martin
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Post by grant on Jul 4, 2010 11:02:14 GMT
Hi Martin and everyone Thanks for finding the video Jillian. I cannot agree with some comments made about Hayley's performance as I thought it was superb considering the minimum of preparation. Having just listened to this for the first time (my speakers have to compete with my fan for electricity and my office has been stifling) I agree with Martin completely. I thought Hayley nailed the song beautifully. All I noticed was that she seemed a little unsure about where to come in at one point, completely understandable under the circumstances. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by comet on Jul 4, 2010 12:30:24 GMT
Hey Mark, Amazing pictures, the surreal glow or aura around Hayley is really cool, considering the song being sung.  It would be difficult ( I would think ) to get that effect deliberately. |
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Post by Mark on Jul 4, 2010 12:54:35 GMT
Hey Mark, Amazing pictures, the surreal glow or aura around Hayley is really cool, considering the song being sung. It would be difficult ( I would think ) to get that effect deliberately. Hi Paul Haha, yes, don't know how I managed that, I guess there may have been an upside to having to use a phone camera after all. Best wishes Mark |
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Post by joanne on Jul 4, 2010 13:56:09 GMT
Thanks all, for sharing your experiences! It was lovely to read; made me wish even more that I could've seen it for myself too! Haha I look forward to the day I can share a concert experience here too  cheers, Jo |
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Post by Richard on Jul 12, 2010 7:44:07 GMT
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Post by Jillian on Aug 22, 2010 11:19:18 GMT
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