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Post by spiderman on Mar 17, 2011 20:42:07 GMT
hi folks, link to detailed program at this address: canterburyearthquake.org.nz/national-christchurch-memorial-service/oh and can someone post a warning here when hayley is going to sing amazing grace; or via twitter i havent stopped thinking about her all day!! soo sad; i got up at 4am and downloaded the closeup interview. the spiderman |
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Post by Dori on Mar 17, 2011 21:01:19 GMT
I would think she would sing that towards the end of the day. But we'll see!
Dori
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Post by Sing on Mar 17, 2011 22:05:36 GMT
Thank you for the links to the close up video..it was so emotional it had me crying..I'm really thinking of Hayley and everyone in NZ, particularly Chch today.. not sure how much I'll be able to concentrate on my coursework which needs to be completed really soon..can't stop thinking about NZ and Japan atm..
thanks again for the videos..
best wishes
Sing
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Post by Juliette on Mar 17, 2011 23:09:19 GMT
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Post by spiderman on Mar 17, 2011 23:13:34 GMT
thanks juliette!! I would think she would sing that towards the end of the day. But we'll see! Dori live text update on the proceedings.. tvnz.co.nz/national-news/live-updates-christchurch-quake-memorial-service-4071417according to a program i downloaded... the national anthem is twice, once at the start and end. amazing grace is after the lords prayer and a couple of readings [somewhere near the middle i guess] |
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Post by Joe on Mar 17, 2011 23:27:58 GMT
Hi Juliette, Many thanks for this link...I am listening now. The service is starting now. Love and hugs, Joe |
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Post by martindn on Mar 17, 2011 23:28:33 GMT
Managed to play the video OK with Firefox and even record it with Freecorder 4 (but you need to be quick and stop the vid before it moves onto the next one or you'll lose it).
I fond it very moving too! And I feel very proud of Hayley for doing what she is doing to help.
Martin D
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Post by grant on Mar 18, 2011 0:51:23 GMT
Beautiful acapella performance of Amazing Grace by Hayley. You could here a pin drop. Well done Hayley, that must have been very hard for you  Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Dori on Mar 18, 2011 0:55:51 GMT
I agree, Grant. It was very touching.
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Post by Joe on Mar 18, 2011 0:56:30 GMT
Beautiful acapella performance of Amazing Grace by Hayley. You could here a pin drop. Well done Hayley, that must have been very hard for you Best wishes Grant I agree most sincerely, Grant. Very touching, dignified, and proper. I'll make more comments at the end of the service. ~ Joe |
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Post by Juliette on Mar 18, 2011 0:59:37 GMT
Beautiful acapella performance of Amazing Grace by Hayley. You could here a pin drop. Well done Hayley, that must have been very hard for you Best wishes Grant I agree most sincerely, Grant. Very touching, dignified, and proper. I'll make more comments at the end of the service. ~ Joe I agree with you all. Her emotion could be felt through every word. Breathtaking, deeply moving. Lots of love, Juliette xx |
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Post by Joe on Mar 18, 2011 1:28:19 GMT
Near the end of the service, Hayley sang 'God Defend New Zealand' along with Dame Malvina Major. As the service ends, a special and impromptu "Pokarekare Ana" was sung by Hayley. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif I was so glad to have been able to watch this telecast live, and seeing Hayley perform live with friends like you across the world, made it especially touching for me personally. Dave Dobbyn was on form, was't he? The crowd is staying put! I thought Dame Malvina was not her best (putting it mildly). |
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Post by grant on Mar 18, 2011 1:41:33 GMT
Hello everyone
The memorial service has just ended - didn't know whether or not I would have the energy to stay up to watch - had a long and busy day, but I'm so glad I did. Hayley was amazing and so too was everyone else taking part.
I even enjoyed the speeches - I'm not usually a 'speech' person but the feeling of unity amongst New Zealanders was overwhelming. The most moving aspect for me came towards the end when they showed a video dedicated to all the professionals; volunteers and supporters who were faced with the horrific task of looking for survivors and those not so lucky following the devastating earthquake on February 22nd which received a continuous standing ovation.
Much of Christchurch may have been destroyed and true, the city will never be the same again, its people, I feel will be stronger for it and I'm sure Hayley will look back and be happy that she did her bit and did it with grace, compassion and strength.
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by gordon on Mar 18, 2011 1:52:25 GMT
Hi All,
I stayed up as well, a very moving service and thank you Juliette for the information.
Gordon
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Post by spiderman on Mar 18, 2011 2:04:37 GMT
Hi All, I stayed up as well, a very moving service and thank you Juliette for the information. Gordon in my unbiased opinion, Hayley was amazing!! was working at the time, so no speeches but thanks to impecacble timing; a text and a tweet, i managed to catch amazing grace and also the nat anthem. her performance of amazing grace really was amazing, loved the announcers description of her as canterburys favorite export [or something silmilar]. the spiderman |
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