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Post by mlb on Oct 19, 2011 20:41:20 GMT
Reading the rugby thread made me think of this upcoming event. Singing at the rugby world cup is obviously awesome, but this would be MASSIVE. Any chance Hayley would sing at this as a Kiwi based in London? I remember Salt Lake City had some televised concerts throughout the duration of the games.
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Post by Simba on Oct 21, 2011 8:09:34 GMT
I don't know anything about all this, but having just performed in a World cup, I don't think they'd pick the same artist to perform on a sport event again?
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Post by mlb on Oct 21, 2011 12:08:02 GMT
Not necessarily the opening ceremonies or the theme, but the Olympics is huge....there will probably be loads of singers doing stuff at the Olympic Park and such. Lots of opportunities I would think.
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Post by I-H-F on Jun 5, 2012 22:54:01 GMT
Braved the rain earlier today to get a glimpse of the Olympic torch on its way through Armagh city. It's not everyday something like this happens almost on your doorstep, and something I'm never likely to see again.
Has anyone else witnessed the torch on it's tour?
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Post by Richard on Jul 28, 2012 7:26:32 GMT
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Post by I-H-F on Jul 28, 2012 12:31:03 GMT
I was watching the Judo earlier. Ireland's Lisa Kearney just lost out in her match against her Chinese opponent. Does anyone else think she looks like a young Hayley? m.newsletter.co.uk/webimage/1.3780520.1335479122!image/2825602218.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_595/2825602218.jpg |
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Post by comet on Jul 28, 2012 12:53:12 GMT
Street party today, I suspect there will be a few Hayley songs played.  Good day for World in Union after last nights spectacular show from London.. |
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Post by Joe on Jul 28, 2012 15:18:00 GMT
I loved the Opening Ceremony! The Queen was fantastic alongside James Bond! Glad that Britain's contribution to children's literature was highlighted. Marry Poppins, Peter Pan, Harry Potter, etc.
Good luck to all athletes. Go for the gold!
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Post by martindn on Jul 28, 2012 21:46:22 GMT
I have to say that that opening ceremony made me feel proud. It was wonderful, a fantastic show with things following so quickly that it must have confused anyone not familiar with British history. Blink and you missed it. Riveting.
There were only 3 downsides. The rendition of Abide with Me was not great. Never heard of the girl who sang it, but I can name I'ms sure at least a dozen beter choices even if we restrict it to singers of British nationality. But if we don't have that restriction, we all know there is only once choice.
Secondly Seb Coe's speech went on for far too long. The Queens speec on the other hand was excellent.
Anf Sir Paul McCartney. It seems he can no longer sing in tune, and I was cringing through that performance.
Loved the bit where the Queen was with "James Bond". The way those corgis behaved told me a lot about the sort of person our Queen is. They were very obviously happy dogs, and used to being around her.
So over all, a wonderful show.
Martin D
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Post by grant on Jul 28, 2012 23:08:59 GMT
Only saw a few snippetts of the opening ceremony - the first 10 minutes or so (up to the IK Brunel speech) looked at as though it was going to be quite spectacular. Somewhere in the middle I saw a dreadful group I didn't recognise singing and then came in in time to see the flame lit and the cauldron which I did think was brilliant - but why oh why did they have to let McCartney loose to end it with Hey Jude? His voice has gone his looks have gone wish he was gone!  Not much of a sports fan but did watch the archery this evening - Italy winning the gold medal by one point was spine tingling. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Richard on Jul 29, 2012 7:30:31 GMT
Hello folks! I agree with all the comments about Paul McCartney. He should have listened to his song "When I'm Sixty Four" and retired on 18 June 2006!  Richard  |
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Post by comet on Jul 29, 2012 15:14:36 GMT
Our street party went quite well, It may have appeared to passers by that it was something to do with the Olympics with various colours of bunting and flags on display. Although that was just a coincidence. The music ran for eight hours so I had several opportunities to play Hayley. On the Olympic theme I started with Chariots of Fire and then World in Union which seemed quite appropriate for the occasion. I also got in the James Last and Hayley song from Hansi, Once upon a time in America, Metti una sera a cena, Here's to you and World in Union again as we were ending the evening. Some of the guests were quite impressed with Hayley although they had never heard her before, although yesterday, they had no choice It rained (Torrential showers) on and off all during the afternoon and evening and we had a little bit of bother mixing water and electricity and mobile phone signals  but there were no fatalities |
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Post by Joe on Jul 29, 2012 15:33:10 GMT
IThe rendition of Abide with Me was not great. Never heard of the girl who sang it, but I can name I'ms sure at least a dozen beter choices even if we restrict it to singers of British nationality. But if we don't have that restriction, we all know there is only once choice. Hi Martin D, I was wondering about this one song. NBC did not show this portion in their coverage to America. If this song would have been sung by Hayley, 42 million Americans would've been watching, Good that Mike Oldfield was featured. And then when Simon Rattle was introduced, I thought something like the summer proms would be next. It was the theme to Chariots of Fire bng performed. I nearly fell out of my chair when the camera zoomed out on the bloke playing a sustained note on the synth...Rowan Atkinson's Mr Bean! Stunning how amazing that seaside run on that ionic Scottish beach was done. Poignant also was 'God Save the Queen' performed by pyjama-clad deaf and hearing-impaired children. Wikipedia has great detail on the Opening Ceremony... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Summer_Olympics_opening_ceremonyOoh, I see the soundtrack is on iTunes. And as a 2-disc set in August. |
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Post by martindn on Jul 29, 2012 16:56:57 GMT
Hi Joe,
I would hope that the DVD of the ceremony will be relelased in due course. Is that what you mean by a two disc set? The sound without the visual spectacle might be pretty incomprehensible!
I was riveted to the TV throughout.
Martin D
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Post by Bamafan on Jul 29, 2012 18:18:07 GMT
The opening affairs sound quite interesting. Haven't gotten a chance to watch yet, as I've been kayaking for the past 2 days.  Will have to watch later. But now, I'm so tired. Must... take... nap... -Taylor :zz: |
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