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Post by Libby on Jul 27, 2011 6:37:23 GMT
Wonderful videos, and wonderful singing!! I was especially impressed with Summerfly. That's because the first (and maybe the only) live recording I heard was not very good. The arrangement was way too fast, and I was disappointed with it. Here, the tempo was just right, and Hayley was on top form with this song this time! I loved it! My sister would love to hear her sing this live, so I hope she sings it if she ever comes here, or anywhere near!  |
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Post by Dave on Jul 27, 2011 11:54:44 GMT
Hello concert-goers!  Thanks for all your reports photos and videos so far, great stuff! But I am intrigued by Hayley's choice of support musicians and singer, Daniel Boys, I have to confess that I'd never heard of him/them before. Is he solo with support musicians, or the lead in a band? What did we think of his/their performance and do we think Hayley might use him again in future? Just wondering! Cheers, Dave |
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Post by Martin on Jul 27, 2011 12:13:05 GMT
Hi Dave
I wasn't there but the support band contained Tim Evans on piano who Hayley has been using as her musical director for some time now at concerts (and more recently on Wogan), together with Kerenza Peacock on violin who Hayley used in the past when either Fiona Pears or Raven were not available. The remaining members I am not familiar with but may well have been with her at the Barbican Christmas concert last year.
Daniel Boys is not linked to this make-up band and I would think his appearance was purely a one-off.
Martin
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Post by postscript on Jul 27, 2011 12:17:07 GMT
I know how you feel Martin.
I use a diverse range of software and sometimes don't use an aspect for some time, by which time I have forgotten how to use it!
Oh dear! That sounds as if i am complaining over choice--like I do in the supermarket! Decisions, decisions, decisions!
The location of Ebbw Vale does not appeal but I'm trying to make a decision about Llandudno and possibly Ebbw as well, regardless, because hearing about King's Lynn, I don't think i can cope with waiting until March 2012, especially if there is not going to be a Barbican Christmas Concert.
Peter S.
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Post by grant on Jul 27, 2011 12:22:29 GMT
Hi Dave & Martin
I don't generally take much notice of band members - it's just that this time they were mentioned in the programme. Other than those Martin has mentioned, Bryony James is also part of the Pavao Quartet with Kerenaz.
Daniel Boys was Hayley's guest singer and is actually quite well known. He appeared in BBC TV's "Any Dream Will Do" in 2007 and I think he's currently in the West End appearing in Phantom .
His two sets went down very well with the audience.
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by Libby on Jul 27, 2011 17:58:41 GMT
The day of the show, AJ Moore said something on Twitter about his band playing with Hayley and somebody else at the festival, too. So I said something about "oh, so you still play for Hayley?" He said no, and then told me "I am not the guitarist with Hayley she has a new band ironically with my musicians. I am not playing kings Lin as I am working in Austria".
Not sure exactly what he means... musicians that he works with, or ones he taught, since he teaches guitar?
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Post by martindn on Jul 27, 2011 20:24:35 GMT
Right, this one is a bit special. More than a bit actually. At the show I was too far back to see Hayley facial expressions, something that adds to my enjoyment of her shows. But I can now see her much more clearly and for the first tine on this video. Grant will enjoy this one I know. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUp232TqepA I Dreamed a Dream (from Les Miserables). Martin D |
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Post by Libby on Jul 27, 2011 21:34:36 GMT
Well, he's not the only one! Thanks Martin & Drew!  |
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Post by Libby on Jul 27, 2011 22:31:53 GMT
Beautiful! You can hear her lower notes here a lot better than in the Malta video. I was never that excited by her version of this song. Very pretty, but I thought it was a slow, boring song. But now, I like it very, very much! |
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Post by grant on Jul 27, 2011 22:52:44 GMT
Hi Martin Right, this one is a bit special. More than a bit actually.
Grant will enjoy this one I know. You're not wrong! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifThat was the highlight for me notwithstanding the amazing set list - I've waited 7 years hoping to hear Hayley sing it live, never thinking that she would after so long. I made sure after the concert that Hayley knew what it meant to me to actually hear her sing it. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by martindn on Jul 28, 2011 8:21:11 GMT
I was never that excited by her version of this song. Very pretty, but I thought it was a slow, boring song. But now, I like it very, very much! That's understandable Libby. Years ago, when she was younger, I doubt she would have really understood what that song is about, and would not have been able to express and interpret it the way she does now. But now, - well see for yourself - I think her performance is stunning. One of the best performances (if not THE best) in a show full of stunning performances. And next, we have tonight's installment. I think you'll enjoy that one too! Martin D |
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Post by martindn on Jul 28, 2011 19:57:20 GMT
Here is another geat performance from Hayley. I know I have said in the past that Hayley has never trained as an actress, but she would make a great Christine in Phantom of the Opera I'm sure. Here she is singing "All I Ask of You" from Phantom with Daniel Boys. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-rvLmNJVMSlight probles with the photography, and people moving in front of my, but I think it is just about OK. Martin D |
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Post by Simba on Jul 29, 2011 12:36:47 GMT
And no recording of "My heart belongs to you" my dream live performance  ....it's sad that not many care for that song...but its a personal fav of mine. But anyway thanks alot guys for all these other videos, they're stunning! and you guys have done an amazing job! |
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Post by martindn on Jul 29, 2011 13:02:28 GMT
I know you guys keep hoping it is the last one, but I still have one left that I will upload this evening. The standand of photography, I have to say is even poorer than the others, but despite that it is a beautiful arrangement that I hadn't heard before, and a beautiful performance by Hayley of a very beautiful song. I'm sure it was Tim Evans who was responsible for the arrangement. I think we don't often give Tim and the other musicians around hayley sufficient credit, but as she herself said, she surrounds herself with good musicians. I'd go even further to say she surrounds herself with good people full stop, we should include her management and recording company, as well as her fellow musicians and support staff.
This video also reveals the reason for the camera shake when you see how much zoom I had to use.
Martin D
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Post by maya on Jul 29, 2011 16:01:04 GMT
Thank you Drew, MartinD, Grant and last but not least Karsten for your great present to us. They are all wonderful.
Especially, I was moved by the first song A thousand winds. The reason is very simple. Some of my friends had affected by the earthquake and the Tsunami and some lost their lives. I thought Hayley was selecting and singing A Thousand Winds thinking the devastation in CHCH and Japan and the song was a message to us from Hayley.
Thank you Hayley for selecting and singing it as the first song. You could not come to Japan in June this year but I am hoping you would come in the early part of 2012. I also hope that we could meet again and talk as we did last time.
Best wishes.
Maya
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....it's sad that not many care for that song...but its a personal fav of mine.
